This page gives details of folk events in Chester itself (and occasionally
in Kelsall). For information about folk, roots, & world music covering a wider area link to
'Folk Orbit' - a monthly magazine produced by Colin Matthews, or, for
all types of music in the Chester area, link to
'Music in Chester'
- a music diary produced by Chester in Concert.
What's On (July/August 2009)
Juice Bar, 4 Rufus Court, Northgate St, Chester
Thursday 2nd July Songwriters Circle 8 pm
phone 01244 403782. (Every 1st Thursday)
Union Vaults, Egerton Street, Chester
Sunday 5th July Informal Session 2.30 pm
phone 01244 314688. (Every 1st Sunday)
Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street, Handbridge, Chester
Friday 10th July Informal Session 8.30 pm
phone 01244 671070. (Every 2nd Friday)
The Farmers Arms, Chester Road, Kelsall
Tuesday 14th July Informal Session 8 pm
phone 01244 313892. (Every 2nd Tuesday)
Union Vaults, Egerton Street, Chester
Sunday 2nd August Informal Session 2.30 pm
phone 01244 314688. (Every 1st Sunday)
Juice Bar, 4 Rufus Court, Northgate St, Chester
Thursday 6th August Songwriters Circle 8 pm
phone 01244 403782. (Every 1st Thursday)
The Farmers Arms, Chester Road, Kelsall
Tuesday 11th August Informal Session 8 pm
phone 01244 313892. (Every 2nd Tuesday)
Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street, Handbridge, Chester
Friday 14th August Informal Session 8.30 pm
phone 01244 671070. (Every 2nd Friday)
Regular Weekly Events:
Sundays:
The Raven Folk Club, The Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street, Chester
8.30 pm. (phone 01244 343788 or e-mail raven @ ravenfolk.org.uk)
Telford's Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester
Open mic session. 8 pm (phone 01244 390090)
Mondays:
Chester City Morris Men, Community Centre, Tower Road, Chester
8 pm. Practice night. New members welcome
(phone 01244 350275 or e-mail pete.lorna.jones @ plj.myzen.co.uk)
Tuesdays:
Alexander's, Rufus Court, Northgate Street, Chester
'Tuesday Unplugged'. 8 pm (phone 01244 340005)
Wednesdays:
The Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street, Handbridge, Chester
'Mr Happy's Come All Ye'. 9 pm (phone 01244 675860)
Union Vaults, Egerton Street, Chester
Craic 'n' Blues. 9 pm (phone 01244 376081)
Thursdays:
Ye Gardener's Arms, Boughton, Chester
Informal Session. 9 pm (phone 01244 320424)