Dreamers Folk

Nerida Cuddy
2023-08-13 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
Nerida Cuddy’s story-based concerts create a space for connection and reflection, humour andenjoyment. As a writer, Nerida lives and breathes the landscape of Australia – but the themesare universal. Described as “a central west Mary Black”, Nerida has been writing and performingfor 30 years, in many and diverse situations.

Didjan - Bec Applebee & Richard Trethewey
2023-07-16 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
Didjan is the name given to the small morsel of pasty left for the buccas or mine spirits by Cornish miners, in the hope of ensuring safety when working underground. Bec Applebee and Richard Trethewey are two people with whom Cornish music is definitely in safe hands! Individually Bec and Richard have a wealth of experience playing at the highest level at the forefront of Cornish music in bands such as Dalla, The Rowan Tree, The Grenaways and Tosta and have taken their vision all over the world from village halls to the Royal Albert Hall to the largest Celtic festivals in the world!

Bec and Richard are passionate about telling the unbelievable stories of remarkable characters that have given Cornwall such a strong sense of identity and made the Cornish who we are today. Didjan have a creative approach to their music, incorporating a wide variety of tools such as fiddle, cittern, crowdy crawn, voice, spoken word and dance. Whilst a small morsel, Didjan create a sound and vision that goes beyond their number and are already creating a wave of excitement for what is to come!

Na-Mara
2023-06-11 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
“One of life’s certainties, thus far, is that any music produced by Na-Mara, be it live or recorded, will be of the highest quality and guaranteed to involve subjects and themes of compelling interest.” David Pratt, FATEA, April 2019

“…Na-Mara is one of today’s leading folk ballad duos on the British folk scene.” Michael Moll, Folk World #70, November 2019

“…Hertfordshire-based duo (Rob Garcia and Paul McNamara) specialise in considered translations of songs from the French-speaking world, but even better are Paul’s original songs exhibiting a keen sense of history. Simple but expert accompaniments (guitar and mandolin/mandola), equally dextrous on instrumentals …” fRoots “

“…You may put Na-Mara on the list of enjoyable English duos, such as veteran Knightley and Beer or young Cadie and Bloomer. Paul is an ingenious songwriter in the traditional vein…” Folk World

Tom Lewis
2023-05-14 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
“

A consistently strong set that packs a wallop. Fine stuff with real bite.”Living Tradition Magazine UK

“It’s impossible not to sing along.”Dirty Linen

Hicks & Goulbourn -Date Change to Monday night
2023-04-24 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 music that Steve and Lynn make as the duo ‘Hicks and Goulbourn’ is characterised by pure acoustic tones, reflective lyrics, well crafted arrangements and intricate, complex guitar work. Whilst the genres in their typical sets are wide ranging there is no compromise in quality and their live performances are interspersed with engaging anecdotes and humour.

Crows
2023-04-16 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
‘Crows’ were a popular feature of the folk scene from 1978 to 1988. The combination of four strong voices and expert musicianship gave them a simultaneously unique yet broad appeal. With the sad death of Ralph Jordan, in 2013, previously unreleased radio recordings were discovered. A ‘new’ album (‘Time To Rise’ Wildgoose Records), was released in 2016, and enthusiastically reviewed (‘All the songs are really inspiring….spellbinding’ Mick Tems ‘Folk Wales’).

CROWS 1978-2022

Mike Silver
2023-03-05 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
Big welcome back to Mike Silver. We have followed his career for 50+ years from Pipers Folk Club at the Western Hotel in Penzance through national fame with Terry Wogan on BBC radio 2 to the present day. Silky smooth guitar work allied to strong vocals ensure a good evenings entertainment.

Silvington
2023-02-19 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PZ, United Kingdom
“Silvington is a Plymouth-based duo formed in 2016 by two established performers, both members of the Folk on the Moor club in Ivybridge. Tricia Moore and John Connor make up this duo of gifted acoustic guitarists with a folksy sound at times more than a little reminiscent of Ewan McColl and Peggy Seeger” – David Murphy, Slapton Lines.

Jim Causley
2023-01-22 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PZ, United Kingdom
” A voice in a million” Geoff Lakeman

Mojo Magazine

FROM THE REVIEW OF MAWKIN:CAUSLEY’S ‘AWKWARD RECRUIT’ ALBUM★★★★★

“The finest singer of his generation”

Welcome to 2023
2023-01-08 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PZ, United Kingdom
Our first open house of 2023. After a two week closure for Christmas, we welcome all you singers & musicians and poets to enjoy that special folk club atmosphere and start the New Year with a good chorus!

New Years Day Folk Club Closed
2023-01-01 00:00 - 23:59
After celebrating last night until the early hours, you need an early night, so Dreamers Folk will be closed tonight. First open house of 2023 will be next Sunday 8th January. Bring your instruments and blow the dust out of your lungs with a blast of chorus singing!

Christmas Day Folk Club Closed
2022-12-25 00:00 - 23:59
I know, it is a shame, but Christmas is a time for family, brussell sprouts & feet in front of the fire!

Next open house will be Sunday 8th January 2023, see you then.

Seasonal Song
2022-12-18 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, 1 The Square, Four Lanes, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 6PZ, United Kingdom
Dreamers Christmas Special – Our Christmas meal at 6pm followed by a come all ye singers night at the normal time of 7.30pm

Seasonal Songs, music & recitations

Mark Dowding
2022-11-13 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
We first became aware of Mark’s music when we happened to be at Bodmin Folk Club on a singers night and were immediately struck by his precise picking on guitar and his crystal clear vocals. More recently Mark appeared a few times on our popular “zoom” folk club and then turned up a couple of times at our new venue, the Vic, in Four Lanes. Mark has a good range of songs from music hall to contemporary, humorous to sombre. We are sure you’ll have a great experience of live folk music when we are proud to promote him on Sunday 13th November.

Ned Clamp & Pat Smith
2022-10-30 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
Born in the rolling foothills of the Welsh Alps, raised in the wind-brushed cornfields of the lower Rhondda; distilled in the murky waters of the mighty E-ly-e River, blended in the rich man’s playground of Splott, and dumped on an unsuspecting public in the cunning guise of an energetic mixture of songs and tunes from Wales and beyond, skilfully played on concertina, guitar, spoons and harmonicas.

Tim & Sue Brine
2022-09-11 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

Nick Dow
2022-08-21 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

Mike Silver - postponed
2022-07-10 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes near Redruth TR16 6PZ
There has been a large number of Dreamers regulars advising of having contracted Covid-19 this last week and so, to keep everyone safe, it has been decided to re-arrange Mike’s gig for sometime in the new year 2023. Apologies for any disruption caused. This Sunday will now be a singers/come all ye night. All welcome £2 on the door.

Barron Brady
2022-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ
‘Two performers who confidently uphold the richness of the British folk tradition with superbly crafted self-written songs and fine interpretations of English folk song, beautifully sung with great sincerity and with impeccable musical accompaniment. Their beguiling lyrics often draw upon the stories, legends and folklore of the South-West. These two are well loved by our audiences and we strongly recommend them to all other clubs, large or small.’Della Hooke, Red Lion ‘Folk Club of the Year’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2006

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-06-05 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
Open house all welcome. Come play us a tune or sing us a song

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-05-29 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
Open House, All welcome

Ukraine charity night with Baldrick's Plan
2022-05-22 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
An evening of musical entertainment with our friends Baldrick’s Plan supported by our regular singers in support of our neighbours in Europe, Ukraine, fighting for it’s right of self-determination in the face of bullying brutality by Putin’s Russia. Please come out and show your support for this brave Country

Our Atlantic Roots £5
2022-05-15 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ
Cornwall based indie duo, Our Atlantic Roots (Mac and Laura Johnston) bring an uplifting blend of American & British alt-folk, with harmonies that are rich, dynamic and unite beautifully. Their sound isn’t something you could squeeze into one genre ‘box’; certain songs have a clear connection with the country/bluegrass sound, whereas others are delicately stripped back; acoustic alt-folk style tracks.

The husband/wife duo met in Asheboro, North Carolina in August 2012. Just a few weeks after meeting, Mac and Laura discovered each others love of music and songwriting and sat down to write their first song together and straight away people commented on the way their voices and styles complimented each other and to this day, that is something that the duo are constantly praised for – if you love solid vocal harmonies, you’ll love Our Atlantic Roots.

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-05-08 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ
Open House All Welcome

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-05-01 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-04-24 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, near Redruth TR16 6PZ
Open house come and sing your songs or recite your poetry or play your music!

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-04-17 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes near Redruth TR16 6PZ
musicians, singers, poets, performers. Come along and join the musical melange!!

Winter Wilson £5
2022-04-10 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ
Maverick Magazine
The folk duo, made up of Kip Winter and Dave Wilson, are renowned for being hard working musicians who excel out on the road. The forced time away from touring and live music though, has allowed them to excel in their songwriting and in the studio too.
Kip’s vocals especially have a rawness to them, as together they deliver a record full of character. The stand-out track is ‘What Would Johnny Cash Do Now?’ Sonically it’s a bit of a departure from the rest of the record, the up-tempo track is full of energy and charisma, a lovely nod to the legend. In contrast, ‘Pity Me’ a typical folk tune, is stripped back and sombre showcasing the versatility of the record. The pair’s voices together create a unique but pleasing texture.
The conclusion comes in the form of ‘Once More for the Old Times’ which is a beautifully written track, played on an acoustic guitar, Wilson takes the lead as he sings in a heartfelt tone, creating a picture in the listeners mind. A lovely end to a lovely record.

Come All Ye / Singers Night
2022-04-03 19:30 - 22:30, 2022-03-27 19:30 - 22:30 | The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth. TR 16 6PZ, 1 The Square, Four Lanes nr. Redruth TR16 6PZ
