Mick Ryan & Paul Downes
2025-08-10 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
MICK RYAN is well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of traditional and original songs He was described by “Folk Roots“ as ´definitely the most underrated singer in the country.´Having written both comic and serious material for the very poular band “Crows“ in the 1980´s, he has since written for radio and a series of highly successful folk musicals: ´A Tollpuddle Man´ (with Graham Moore); ´A Day´s Work´ ; ´The Voyage´; ´Tanks for the Memory´ and, recently, ´The Navvy´s Wife.´The reviews say it all: ´Mick Ryan´s words and music are superb´ (“Folk on Tap“); ´wonderful songs´ (“South Tipp Today“).

His duo with Paul Downes has been similarly well received: ´Positively oozes skill and professionalism´ (“Folk North West“); ´The singing, as we have come to expect from Mick Ryan, utterly superb´ (“Shreds and Patches“).

Paul’s sensitive and yet fun approach to his live performances puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today.

He has been introduced (much to his embarrassment) as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the world. It is easy to see why when you see the dazzling array of styles he performs with effortless brilliance, but at the same time he considers himself as a singer of songs, rather than a guitar technician.

Paul has a rich musical background that has progressed through working with Phil Beer, The Arizona Smoke Revue, Pete Seeger and, currently, The Joyce Gang.

Eight albums with bands, three highly acclaimed solo albums and over one hundred and fifty session credits have still left time for Paul to tour every concert venue, theatre and festival in Britain, plus many tours in the USA and Europe. Cabaret in the West Indies and newsreading on US radio are but two other strings to his guitar.

A great performance guaranteed! Catch him live.

Barron/Brady
2025-09-07 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Barron Brady comprising Ros Brady and Si Barron are contemporary songwriters and interpreters of traditional English folk song. They live in Devon and perform nationwide.

Drawn to strongly narrative songs with subjects ranging from Devon legend to contemporary rural reportage they invite the listener to accompany them through strange landscapes whose denizens include coffee drinking Mermaids, corn mowing Devils, flying highwaymen and disappearing Hedgerows.They have a dynamic acoustic style combining joy and verve in performance with an assured stage presence garnered from five years of performing nationwide.Simon’s ballistic fingerstyle guitar complemented by Rosalind’s harmonium and whistles underlines their harmony singing.Barron Brady are touring extensively across the UK promoting their new album

“These two artists demonstrate most clearly in their work the relevance of an old tradition expertly employed to reflect a modern world, appealing to both the intellect and the heart.“Si and Ros have been writing and touring as the folk duo Barron Brady for ten years and have released three albums during that time.

Milton Hide
2025-09-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Milton Hide, Jim Tipler and Jo Church from East Sussex, weave eloquent, well-crafted story-based songs. Jim’s guitar and Jo’s clarinet blend perfectly with the duo’s pure vocal harmonies. Their music has been described by critics as “reminiscent of the Moody Blues” (Living Tradition), “a touch of Fleetwood Mac” and “vintage Steeleye” (Spiral Earth).

Their debut album, ‘Temperature’s Rising’ was recorded during lockdown in 2020 and released in Spring 2021. The Holloway was released in 2023 and both albums have received great reviews.

Building on Jim’s experience of many years playing in folk and roots bands, they joined forces as Milton Hide in 2017 and have entertained audiences at such diverse venues as the The Oasthouse Theatre, Rainham, the Telescope Dome at the Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux and the Golden Hinde in London. Folk club and Festival appearances include Irvine Folk Club, Croydon Folk Club, Rochester Sweeps, Fishguard Folk Festival and Wimbourne Festival.

A must see, Milton Hide will transport you into a fascinating, sometimes hilarious world of stories in song, introducing a host of intriguing and memorable characters on the way. At the end of the evening you will be humming their music all the way home.

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The Shackleton Trio
2025-10-19 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond.

The trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin and banjo). Collectively the band draw influence from British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, whilst Georgia’s flair for sourcing largely unsung material from East Anglia keeps the band firmly rooted in their local tradition.

2025 sees the trio touring a brand new album, as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary. A decade performing together has included plays on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, RTE 1, BBC Countryfile, press coverage with gleaming ★★★★★ reviews, an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious main stage, a host of UK and European festivals and international tours, and many miles on the road.

This is a band that clearly enjoys playing together, and are not to be missed.

Bodmin Folk Club visit to Dreamers
2025-10-26 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
The return trip. After Dreamers Folk visited Bodmin Folk Club in April, tis time for them to travel down the A30 with their songs and stories to entertain you all.

Janie Meneely & Rob Van Sante
2025-11-16 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Meneely & van Sante present an evening of music as lively as it is eclectic, with songs culled from maritime traditions old and new mixed with contemporary ballads about the ways of today’s world.

Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante began coalescing as a duo in 2015, with Rob offering support on Janie’s solo gigs whenever he was in the Washington, D.C. area, where she was living at the time. As a prolific songwriter of all things Chesapeake, Janie was a well-known figure around the mid-Atlantic waterfront, but it was Rob’s brilliant guitar work and harmony singing that really pushed her work into the greater realm of the traditional folk world where Rob had already made his mark.

Christmas Meal at the Vic.
2025-12-14 18:00 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
This year we have a Christmas cold meat buffet, with vegetarian options, sitting down at 6pm so that we can commence the evenings entertainment at 7.30pm. As is our wont, we welcome something a little different to the usual, some of our regulars will be performing comic sketches while others will bring their songs & music & poetry. Welcome all to the club at 7.30, but the buffet at 6pm is pre-ordered.

Seasonal Song Night
2025-12-21 19:30 - 22:30

Dreamers Folk Closed
2025-12-28 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
We are having a Sunday night off, but the pub will still be open for your trade.

We’ll be back in action in the New Year, Sunday 4th January 2026

Baldrick's Plan
2026-01-04 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Baldrick’s Plan are going to join us at Dreamers again for the first gig of the year. Steve, Helen and Jinks will bring their wonderful a cappella harmonies and regale us with a great selection of traditional and more contemporary songs. It’ll be a great way to kick off the New Year.

Burns Night with Alistair Brown
2026-01-25 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Here we have a special evening to celebrate Burns night. The first half of the evening will be open to all performers as usual for a singers night, then, for the second half of the evening, we welcome Alistair, our very own travelling troubadour, to entertain the whole second half 45 minutes in his own inimitable style!

The Bray Family Band
2026-02-15 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
The Bray Family Band is a folk band from Padstow. The father, son, and daughter trio showcase their musical talents through instruments including the accordion, guitar, and banjo. Their performances are a delightful blend of Tunes, song and dance. Finley Bray is fast gaining recognition for his musicality, fabulous, intricate playing of guitar & banjo and more recently finding his voice with sensitive renditions of great songs. His sister, Eva, though young in years, has great experience of singing and dancing around Cornwall with Kekezza while Dad, Matthew, provides the transport…..oh and superb accompaniment on the accordion. A wonderful evenings entertainment in prospect!

Lynn Florkiewizc
2026-03-15 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Lynn began playing the guitar aged ten and began singing in folk clubs at the age of fifteen. She’s very influenced by Don McLean, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell etc; however, she grew up in a home where every genre of music was played so she is often heard playing/singing a variety of styles when performing.Lynn, in 1981, was one of five women who appeared on Stefan Grossman’s ‘Women’s Guitar Workshop’ album and the Melody Maker cited her as one of the best female guitarists in the UK at the time. In Sussex, Lynn joined forces with her schoolfriend, Joy Cross, to form the duo, Old Friends, and they sang together for several decades. Since moving to Penzance, Lynn sings mainly solo but has begun to collaborate with others.She has two albums, is currently working on releasing a CD, gigged at numerous folk clubs and festivals here and in New England and has supported Rambling Jack Elliott and Richard Digance.

Scolds Bridle
2026-04-19 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Sue Bousfield (English concertina) and Liz Walmisley, (guitar and bouzouki) have a repertoire that ranges from ballads and music hall songs to material written specifically for them, which Liz sets to music.

The two singers from the Fylde Coast met by chance harmonizing in a car park after a Fleetwood Folk Club night, resulting in a close friendship and their musical partnership.

They have performed at major festivals including Sidmouth, Buxton, and the Fylde Folk Festival, where they appeared for 35 consecutive years.

Penzance Folk Club visit Dreamers Folk
2026-04-26 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
To celebrate our kinship in Folk, Penzance club visit us in the springtime and we return the favour in the Autumn

’twill be a free entry evening, with a raffle, of course and maybe a few nibbles.

Enda McCabe
2026-05-10 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
A Dubliner by birth Enda spent 24 years in England.Illness caused him to lose his job, an unfortunate occurance. However, Enda made the best of things and realisd his lifetime ambition by working as a full-time musician from 1989. His show contains songs, music and tales tall and short which he performes in Folk Clubs, Festivals, Libraries and Arts Centres.He returned to Ireland in 1998, stayed in Dublin for a couple of years before moving to Connamara he has stayed there since.Enda is available for concerts, workshops, theatres and special events.He released his first recording “Dreams of Carrickfergus” in 1989. “Ceol sa Chistin (Music in the Kitchen)” was released in June 2010. His latest CD “Bin Éadair go Both Loiscthe (Howth to Spiddal)” was made with Colly Moore, a fiddler from Howth, Co Dublin and has been well received.

The Anna Anise Trio
2026-06-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Anna Anise is a Cornish singer-songwriter and folk musician whose music captures the spirit of her homeland – rugged, raw, and deeply heartfelt. From stories of folklore to fresh perspectives on raw emotions, Anna’s songs are a celebration of authenticity, with an energy is impossible to miss—sincere, uplifting, and deeply grounded. Whether she’s crafting tender ballads or uplifting anthems that stir joy and introspection, she blends traditional folk elements with a modern twist, creating a sound that feels timeless.

Outside of her music, Anna is passionate about helping other artists thrive. She’s the director of CHORUS Songwriting, a non-profit that runs songwriting retreats and events to help musicians collaborate, grow their careers, and support their well-being.

With a first-class degree in Songwriting from BIMM Bristol, Anna is also a Churchill Fellow, which sees her travelling to the USA to explore some of the world’s best songwriting camps. She’s a member of the Cornish Language vocal group Hireth and an alumni of the Endelienta Arts Cornish Language Residency. Anna has also been an artist in residence at Hawkwood College, Brisons Veor and Halsway Manor Centre for Folk Arts.

As a performer, Anna has played all over the UK, from venues such as Green Note in London and Cobalt Studios in Newcastle to festivals like Green Man and Between the Trees. In 2024, she co-headlined a spring tour with violinist and songwriter boci, and completed an 18-date support tour with the folk trio Hands of the Heron.

This year, Anna is focused on recording her next album, gearing up for an exciting year of touring in 2026.

Special Event - Shout with Red River Singers
2026-06-28 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Shout Kernow – Adventures into the world of Cornish Pub singing

‘A wave of sound hit me; voices harmonising and full of passion. It was good to just stand by and listen to the power of those united voices from across the land. Then I too joined in and we rolled from one song to the next.’

Over ten years ago Hilary Coleman and Sally Burley undertook a journey across the length and breadth of Cornwall, visiting pubs where they knew the tradition of Cornish harmony singing was taking place. They recorded their findings which resulted in a book and audio tracks called Shout Kernow.

Now this book is being re-launched along with a digital map of their travels which includes their diary and the entire recordings of the various evenings across Cornwall from the banks of the Tamar to the Isles of Scilly!

Come and hear the tales of their adventures wonderfully illustrated with some of the songs sung by the Red River Singers and afterwards join in with some pub song classics! Song words will be available if you would like them and copies of Shout Kernow will be available to buy at the event.

The Red River Singers are based in the mining heartland of Cornwall and are an enthusiastic folk choir whose aim is to keep the spirit of Cornwall alive in song. Since their formation in 2012, they’ve become well known locally, through their passion for Cornish song and regularly sing at the Countryman Inn

“Wonderful talk and songs. Informative, moving and inclusive.” Penzance Lit Fest

Bruce Watson
2026-09-13 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Bruce is a major Australian songwriter and performer in the folk tradition. Based in Melbourne, he performs around Australia and internationally at festivals, clubs and other venues.

His performances are joyful and thoroughly engaging, with witty lyrics and energetic presentation, but also the power to move audiences to tears. He is a masterful craftsman of songs, be they evocative and heart wrenching, or side-splittingly funny.

Bruce’s return to Dreamers Folk is eagerly anticipated, he never fails with his songs to uplift, enthuse and generally give his audiences a good time. Humour & pathos go hand in hand with this guy, don’t miss him.

Bruce has a rare talent . . . the best songwriter I have seen in a long timeEric BogleBruce Watson is a wordsmith, a teller of tales, a spinner of yarns. He is a contemporary songwriter with lots of stories he tells with passion and integrity. An Australian folk hero!The BoiteAbsolutely f…ing brilliant!Derek Guille, ABC Radio Melbourne 774He rocked the festival with a series of hysterically funny songs and heartwrenching songs. I was so impressed . . . Bruce is an animated performer with great songs in the folk traditionWoodford Folk Festival

Bodmin Folk Club visit to Dreamers Folk
2026-09-27 10:00 - 10:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Our friends in Bodmin Folk Club journey down the A30 to join us in song for our annual get-together .

Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner
2026-10-04 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman’s and referee’s), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride – “everything from high tragedy to ingenious smut in glorious vocal harmony!”

Following on from Bruce Watson last month, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner are firm favourites with our Dreamers audience, returning many times with their fantastic harmonies, don’t miss this chance to see two of the best!

Dreamers visit to Penzance Folk Club
2026-11-04 20:00 - 23:00 | The Bath Inn, Penzance, Penzance
Dreamers pop down the road to sing & play with our friends in Penzance.

The Blow-ins
2026-11-22 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
The Blow-ins – husband and wife Phil Bennett and Bridget Cousins – are based in Scarborough and make gentle acoustic music with Celtic harp, guitar and voices. We are known for original, high-quality work; our eclectic mix of old and new folk songs and mesmerising harp /guitar duets has been heard by a rapidly growing number of appreciative festival and folk club audiences across the country.

A musical journey with the Blow-ins takes you from ancient love songs to contemporary protest with quiet humour and powerful emotion.

‘Mesmerisingly beautiful instrumentals’ : Luke Barker, Listen Local, Coast and County Radio

‘Captivating, emotive and genuine’ : Jim Taylor, Headland Festival

‘One of the North Yorkshire folk scene’s best kept secrets’ : Tony Haynes, Tempo Fm, Fab Folk and Blues

‘Wonderful’: Marcus, The Narrowboat Sessions

‘Utterly beautiful, enchanting, soul food’ : Lel Meleyal, writer

‘Fab stories and spell-binding music‘ : Beth Burrows, Folk singer

Christmas meal & Party night!
2026-12-13 18:00 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ

Seasonal Song Night
2026-12-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, near Redruth. TR16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR16 6PZ, Redruth, TR16 6PZ
