FULL 2023-2024 PROGRAMME HERE

NEXT EVENING – FRIDAY JUNE 7

Gwendal Moële and Paul Riley

Colchester-based duo, Gwendal Moële (vocals) and Paul Riley (guitar)  specialise in classic French songs, so-called “chansons”, which were popular in the mid-twentieth century, as well as more modern material. Their repertoire includes Charles Trenet’s “La Mer”,  Edith Piaf’s “Je ne  regrette rien” and “Hymne à l’amour” and, in English, Jaques Brel’s “The Port of Amsterdam.”

There is more information on their Facebook page HERE

Our Featured guest for the evening is Ipswich-based Chris King. When he last came to Hadleigh, he delighted us with  his version of Richard Thompson’s song “Galway to Graceland.”

Hadleigh Folk and Acoustic Music Nights are normally, though not always, held on the first Friday of the month – from September to June. Address:

The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL.

We feature folk music in the broadest sense of the word. In addition to “traditional” and “contemporary” folk music, you can expect to hear hints of pop, country, jazz or even classical music.

Details of our annual French weekend of music and dance are HERE

Our doors open at 7.45 and the music starts at 8 o’clock.

Each evening starts with an informal short  “floor spot”. Please contact us in advance to book a floor spot.

Next, after a short break, is our Featured Guest: a 30-minute performance from an individual or group.Finally, after another short break, our Main guest finishes the evening with a 60-minute performance. Occasionally we have two joint main guests each of 45 mins. Our evenings finish around 10.00.

Entry price is £8.00 – no advance tickets

THERE IS NO BAR AT THE ANSELL CENTRE BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.

There is plenty of free parking within easy walking distance of the venue.

For further information, contact club organisers Simon or Val Haines on 07818 417780 or 07818 417781 or email simonhaines1@icloud.com