The musical trio of McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle will be the first performers of 2025 at the Nettlebed Folk Club.
The club is dedicated to bringing bands to the village, and has a strong programme planned for the next 12 months.
McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle will be coming on Monday, February 24.
Who are McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle?
Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are back, bringing you their own blend of top – class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
The trio first crossed paths as teenagers. Quarter of a century later, the fired-up folk live-wires celebrated their friendship, and musical kinship, with their first studio album, The Wishing Tree.
A thrilling trip through traditional, contemporary and original jigs, reels, ballads and more, it sees them branch out musically, while tracing the roots of their tunes, and acquaintance.
All three musicians have won global acclaim and are musicians in The Transatlantic Sessions: John Doyle (Dublin – vocals, guitar, bouzouki, mandola) is an Irish music linchpin and a founder member of acclaimed group Solas, who has worked with Joan Baez, Linda Thompson and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner John McCusker (Glasgow – fiddle, whistles, harmonium) has played with The Battlefield Band, Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan, recorded with Paul Weller, and recently produced albums for Eddi Reader, Heidi Talbot and Kris Drever.
Mike McGoldrick (Manchester – flute, whistles, Uileann pipes, bodhran, clarinet, congas) is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, founding member of Lúnasa, and current member of Capercaillie, who has worked with Mark Knopfler, Eddi Reader and John Cale.
Described as the masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar they will bring you a night of beautifully crafted music. Mike, John & John are a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time.
What about tickets for Nettlebed Folk Club
The McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle show is taking place in the Village Club on Nettlebed’s High Street, RG9 5DD.
Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £22 in advance and to book just call us on 01628 636620 or 603670 – from 10am to 8pm.
What else is on at Nettlebed folk club?
The trio’s set will be followed by Steve Knightley on Monday, March 10, at 7.30 pm.
Folk legend, singer-songwriter and former Show of Hands frontman is to perform a new show, Winter Into Spring.
This evening will feature songs from the critically acclaimed Winter Yards album, described as “a deeply atmospheric journey” (Spiral Earth) and “a must-have for anyone seeking unforgettable music” (Here Comes the Song).
Alongside these new favourites, he will revisit and reimagine some of his most iconic songs in a completely fresh performance.
Known for his “powerful narratives and captivating stage presence” (Rock and Reel), Steve promises us an unforgettable evening of music and stories.
Tickets are £22 in advance and to book just call us on 01628 636620 or 603670 (10am to 8pm).
March 24
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio will return.
April 7
Feast of Fiddles
April 28
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
May 19
The Siobhan Miller Trio. Siobhan will be joined by Innes White on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle.
Tickets are £19 and to book just call us on 01628 636620 or 603670 (10am to 8pm).
June 2
Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings
June 23
Breabach
And … July 14 and 21
Nettlebed Folk Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025, and is planning some special celebration events, with details to be announced.
What else do I need to know?
Nettlebed Folk Club ticket prices vary according to the band booked, full details are on its website, https://nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk/
The box office is only open between 10am and 8pm, and can be called on: 01628 636620 or 01628 603670.
Tickets for future shows can be bought – cash only – during the interval of performances.
The only drinks that can be consumed in the Village Club are those bought from the club bar.
A raffle is held, and tickets must be bought at the door on entry.
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