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November, 28 2009 08:00 PM - The Bridge Inn w/ Hector Gilchrist
Topsham, Exeter, Southwest EX3 0QQ - 8 Stg

For this very special double-bill evening I’m teaming up with the excellent Scottish singer/songwriter Hector Gilchrist (see http://www.celticfolksongs.co.uk for more on Hector). The atmospheric fireside scene depicted on the cover of his recent album "Ingleneuk" was photographed at this very venue! It’s a cosy spot, so do book your tickets in advance by ringing The Bridge on 01392 873862.
December, 11 2009 08:00 PM - Gloucester Guildhall w/ Midge Ure
23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Southwest GL1 1NS - Door 17 Stg/Adv 15 Stg

I’ll be supporting Midge Ure -- see http://www.midgeure.com for more info on what Midge has been up to lately! Tickets on sale from http://www.wegottickets.com -- for more info visit http://www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall or ring 01452 503050.
December, 12 2009 08:00 PM - Exeter Phoenix w/ Midge Ure
Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter, Southwest EX4 3LS - 15 Stg

I’ll be supporting Midge Ure -- see http://www.midgeure.com for more info on what Midge has been up to lately! Tickets on sale from http://www.exeterboxoffice.com -- for more info visit http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk or ring 01392 667080.
December, 13 2009 08:00 PM - Bothy Folk Song Club
Park Golf Club - Park Road West, Southport, Northwest PR9 0JS - 4 Stg/5 Stg

For more info, visit http://www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk or ring +44 151 924 5078.
December, 14 2009 08:30 PM - Prospect Inn - Folk at the Prospect
70 Weston Road, Runcorn Cheshire, Northwest WA7 4LD - FREE

For more info, visit http://www.folkattheprospect.co.uk or ring +44 1928 731567.
February, 6 2010 08:15 PM - The Warehouse Centre
7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, East SS6 7UT - Stg 8/5 U16

Under 16s  welcome at 5. This evening will be in part a fundraiser for the Active Christian Trust (ACT), which owns the Warehouse Centre and aims to provide social and recreational opportunities for young people in the local community. The trust is a registered charity. For more info, visit http://www.warehousecentre.co.uk or ring 07982 718292.
February, 7 2010 08:00 PM - TwickFolk (Twickenham Folk Club)
Cabbage Patch Pub, 67 London Road, Twickenham, London and South East TW1 3SZ - Stg 8

Loyalty card scheme available to members: Once you’ve paid for nine events, the next one is free of charge. Advance tickets available on http://wegottickets.com/TwickFolk. For more info, visit http://www.TwickFolk.co.uk or ring 020 8991 5461.
February, 13 2010 08:30 PM - Acorn Arts Centre w/ Jim Moray
Parade Street, Penzance, Southwest TR18 4BU - Stg 12

I’ll be playing support for Jim Moray -- see www.jimmoray.co.uk for more info on Jim. For more info on the show or to book tickets, visit http://www.acornartscentre.co.uk or ring 01736 365520.
February, 21 2010 01:00 PM - Passim School of Music
26 Church Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 - US$35 nonmembers/$30 members

I’ll be giving a 90-minute workshop entitled "An Introduction To The DADGAD Guitar Tuning". Class size is limited to 12 participants, so book early! For more info, visit http://www.passimcenter.org or ring (617) 491-2382.
February, 22 2010 08:00 PM - Club Passim
47 Palmer St., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 - US$15/$13 members

I will also be presenting a workshop on "An Introduction To The DADGAD Guitar Tuning’ at the Passim Center on the afternoon of Sunday, 21 February. Workshop limited to 12 participants, so book early! To reserve a place, visit http://tickets.passimcenter.org or ring (617) 492-7679.
February, 23 2010 07:00 PM - Music By The Bay
, Assonet, Massachusetts - US$15

Attendance at Music By The Bay house concerts is by invitation and advance reservation only. Free coffee, tea, soda and light refreshments provided. Potluck contributions welcome. See http://www.musicbythebay.org for info on how to receive an invitation.
February, 24 2010 08:00 PM - Elysium Arts Folk Club
3 Front Street, Lower Mill at Salmon Falls, Rollinsford, New Hampshire 03869 - Concert US$15, Workshop U

DADGAD guitar workshop from 4.30 to 6pm the afternoon of the concert. Places limited, so book early! For more info, visit http://www.elysiumarts.com/folkclub or ring (603) 743-4700.
February, 25 2010 08:00 PM - notfarG House Concerts
, Grafton, Massachusetts - US$15 suggested donation

Email notlobreservations AT comcast DOT net or visit http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com for further info.
February, 26 2010 08:00 PM - Irish American Association of New Jersey (IAANJ)
352 Richard Mine Road, Rockaway, New Jersey 07885 - $20 (members $15); workshop $25

DADGAD guitar workshop from 6 to 7.30pm. Places limited; to book, email irisnevins@verizon.net or ring (908) 813-8617. Many, many thanks to talented musician and luthier Iris Nevins (see www.hearts-content.net) for organising this workshop and concert. For more info on both workshop and concert, visit www.iaanj.com or ring (908) 813-8617.
February, 27 2010 08:00 PM - Old Songs
37 S. Main St., Voorheesville, New York 12186 - US$20

For more info, visit http://www.oldsongs.org or ring (518) 765-2815.
February, 28 2010 05:00 PM - Concerts at the Beach House
, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania - US$15

Call (610) 626-0012 or email bob@bobbeach.net for reservations and directions. For more info, visit www.myspace.com/concertsatthebeachhouse.
March, 2 2010 07:00 PM - The AmeriSon Ballroom Folk Series at Cefalo’s
428 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106 - US$10

For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/tombreiding or ring (412) 418-6299.
March, 6 2010 07:30 PM - The Iron Horse Concert Hall
315 S Main St, El Dorado, Kansas 67042 - US$12/$11 Sen. Cit.

For more info, visit http://shorock.com/ironhorse or ring (316) 321-6348.
March, 7 2010 07:00 PM - Big Plain House Concerts
, Lenexa, Kansas - US$15 suggested donation

For reservations, ring (913) 904-1285 or email concerts_AT_bigplain_DOT_com -- more info at http://concerts.bigplain.com.
March, 8 2010 07:30 PM - The Back Room
Barton Arts Center, 2006 Forest Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas 67530 - US$10

Seating is very limited, so best to make reservations by phoning (620) 792-3097 or emailing tickets@bartonarts.org. For more info, visit http://bartonarts.org/backroom or ring (620) 792-3097.
March, 9 2010 07:30 PM - Lupus General Store
Main Street, Lupus, Missouri 65046 - US$7

For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/lupusgeneralstore or ring (660) 849-2217.
March, 11 2010 07:30 PM - Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, Southall-Moore Annex
217 E. Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, Alabama 35630 - US$12 adv/$14 door

Tickets may be purchased at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. For more info, visit http://www.shoalscelticconcerts.com or ring (256) 760-6379.
March, 12 2010 07:00 PM - House Concert - Tuscaloosa, AL
, Tuscaloosa, Alabama - US$10

This concert is very kindly hosted by Jil Chambless, an excellent musician in her own right (see http://www.myspace.com/jilchambless for more on Jil). For more info, Email danandjil AT comcast DOT net or ring (205) 556-8296.
March, 13 2010 08:00 PM - Charles & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse
105 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 - US$10 suggested donation

For more info, visit http://www.christunity.org or ring (423) 892-4960.
March, 14 2010 08:00 PM - The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37215 - FREE, but get there before the doors open if you want a seat!

It’s an honour to be invited to play three of my songs as part of a Sunday Writers’ Night at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe. To get a slot, you have to either go to an audition or send off a CD and pray. I took the latter option and am thrilled that I made the grade! I’ll be following in the footsteps of ... too many major songwriting names to list here; have a look at http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/notables and you’ll see what I mean. For more info, visit http://www.bluebirdcafe.com or ring (615) 383-1461.
March, 15 2010 07:30 PM - House Concert - Decatur, GA
, Decatur, Georgia - US$15 suggested donation

Thanks to Seth and Pam for hosting this show! Reserve by email to seth AT danceRhapsody DOT com or via phone: (770) 289-3204. Visit http://www.dancerhapsody.com for more info.
March, 27 2010 08:00 PM - Grampound Community Hall w/ Dalla
Fore Street, Grampound, Southwest TR2 4SB - Stg 7/4 conc

I’ll be doing a double bill with the excellent Cornish band Dalla (http://www.dalla.co.uk). For more info, visit http://www.grampound.org.uk/hall or ring 01726 883874.
April, 2 2010 08:00 PM - St Mary’s - Isles of Scilly Folk Festival
, Isles of Scilly, Southwest -

Watch this spot for more details as they become available. The festival organisers are hoping to arrange special rates on the Scillonian ferry from Penzance for visitors travelling over to St Mary’s for the event. For more info, Email pierslewin AT googlemail DOT com or ring 01720 422777.
April, 7 2010 08:00 PM - St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre
The Square, Listowel, Kerry - 12 euro/10 euro conc

This will be my second visit to this lovely venue! For more info, visit http://www.stjohnstheatrelistowel.com or ring 068 22566.
April, 9 2010 08:00 PM - Tobergal Lane Cafe
Tobergal Lane - Off O'Connell Street, Sligo, Sligo - 15 euro including free tapas after the show!

Price of admission includes tapas after the show! Proprietor Brid Torrades has great plans for this lovely-sounding new venue, so do check it out. For more info, visit http://www.tobergallanecafe.ie or ring 071 914 6599.
April, 10 2010 10:00 PM - The Grand Hotel w/ Liam Merriman
, Tramore, Waterford -

This will be a double bill featuring myself and the superb Waterford-based singer/songwriter Liam Merriman (http://www.myspace.com/liammerriman). Liam is signed to Polygram and recently recorded his second album in Nashville, Tennessee, with Thomm Jutz (Nanci Griffith Band, Mary Gauthier) producing. Special offers inclusive of concert, dinner and hotel accommodation are available -- for details, visit http://www.grand-hotel.ie or ring 051 381414.
April, 11 2010 09:00 PM - The Lobby Sessions at An Cruibin
1 Union Quay, Cork City, Cork - 10 euro

For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/lobbysessions or ring 087 797 3556.
April, 12 2010 08:15 PM - The Village Arts Centre
The Square, Kilworth, Cork - Euro 15 (12.50 conc)

For more info, visit http://www.avondhupress.ie/village_arts.html or ring 025 32227.
April, 14 2010 09:30 PM - New Music Club
Brazil's Cafe Bar - Irishtown, Clonmel, Tipperary - Euro 10

This will be the fourth year running that I’ve played the New Music Club! Really looking forward to it. For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/newmusicclub or ring 087 291 3484.
April, 17 2010 08:00 PM - Wexford Arts Centre
Cornmarket, Wexford, Wexford - Euro 12/10 conc

For more info, visit www.wexfordartscentre.ie or ring (053) 912 3764.
April, 18 2010 08:00 PM - Dublin Unitarian Church
112 St Stephen's Green West, Dublin 2, Dublin - Euro 12

Price of admission includes a complimentary interval glass of wine. To book in advance, ring +353 1 475 2781 or email pigsmayfly@eircom.net, leave your name and the number of tickets you require, and tickets will be held for you on the door until 7.50pm. For more info, visit http://www.unitarianchurchdublin.org or ring 01 475 2781.
April, 30 2010 08:00 PM - Weobley Village Hall - Border Grass
The Hopelands, Gadbridge Road, Weobley, Hereford, Midlands HR4 8SN -

Ken Davis has put together a great lineup for this two-day mini-festival at Weobley Hopelands Village Hall (http://www.weobley.org), and I’ll be performing on both the Friday and Saturday nights as well as giving a DADGAD guitar workshop on Saturday afternoon. The Saturday evening event, headlined by Hilary James and Simon Mayor, will be a Memorial Concert in honour of banjo player Terry Holland (http://www.ukbanjo.co.uk), sadly missed on the UK bluegrass scene. For more info, ring 01544 327936.
May, 1 2010 08:00 PM - Weobley Village Hall - Border Grass
The Hopelands, Gadbridge Road, Weobley, Hereford, Midlands HR4 8SN -

(See under April 30)
May, 14 2010 08:15 PM - The Goose Is Out!
Upstairs At The Magnolia, 211 Lordship Lane, London, London and South East SE22 8HA - Stg 6 / 4 singers/musicians

Run along the lines of a traditional folk club: no PA, floorsingers in each half. Late bar till 12.30am. The Magnolia has excellent food, so you can eat before or during the show. See http://www.thegooseisout.com for more info.
May, 15 2010 08:00 PM - Ebbesbourne Folk
The Village Hall, Ebbesbourne Wake, Southwest SP5 5JD - Stg 10 concert/10 workshop/15 both

DADGAD guitar workshop 5pm-6.30pm, limited to 15 participants so book in advance. For more info, visit http://www.ebbesbournefolk.org.uk or ring 01722 780717.
May, 17 2010 08:00 PM - Tonbridge Folk Club (Nellie’s)
Rose and Crown, 125 High Street, Tonbridge, London and South East TN9 1DD - Suggested donation 5 Stg

For more info, visit http://www.tonbridgefolkclub.org or ring 01892 822945.
June, 25 2010 08:30 PM - The Ram Club
Old Cranleighan Club, Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, London and South East KT7 0HB - TBC

For more info, visit http://www.theramclub.co.uk or ring 0208 686 9421.
June, 27 2010 07:00 PM - The Acoustic Kitchen - Live at the Riverside
Riverside Restaurant, 27 King Street, King’s Lynn, East PE30 1ET - 8 Stg
September, 23 2010 08:30 PM - Topic Folk Club
The Bradford Irish Club, Rebecca Street, Bradford, Northeast BD1 2RX - 6 Stg (Members 5 Stg)

For more info, visit http://www.topic-folk-club.org.uk or ring 01274 732000.
September, 24 2010 08:30 PM - Caistor Sports & Social Club
Brigg Road, Caistor, Midlands LN7 6QG - Stg 7

For more info, visit http://www.myspace.com/lincolnshiremusicgigs or ring 01472 851795.
September, 27 2010 08:30 PM - Glenfarg Village Folk Club
Terrace Bar, The Glenfarg Hotel, Main Street, Glenfarg, Scotland PH2 9NU - Stg 5 Members, 8 Non Members

For more info, visit http://www.glenfargfolkclub.com or ring 01577 830241.
September, 28 2010 08:00 PM - Leith Folk Club
The Village Bar and Restaurant, South Fort Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 4DN - 6 Stg concert / 6 Stg workshop / 10 Stg combined

DADGAD guitar workshop 5-6 pm. For more info, visit http://www.leithfolkclub.com or ring 07502 024852.
September, 30 2010 08:30 PM - Denholm Folk Club
The Auld Cross Keys Hotel, Main Street, Denholm, Scotland TD9 8NU - TBC

For more info, visit http://www.scotborders-folk.org.uk/denholm_folk_club.htm or ring 1450 870305.
October, 1 2010 08:30 PM - Brewtown Folk Club
The Old Cottage Tavern, Byrkley Street, Burton upon Trent, Midlands DE14 2EG - 6 Stg

For more info, visit http://www.brewtownfolkclub.co.uk or ring 01283 760575.
October, 4 2010 08:15 PM - Stockton Folk Club
Sun Inn, Knowles Street, Stockton on Tees, Northeast TS18 1SU - TBC

For more info, visit http://www.stocktonfolk.org.uk or ring 01740 630079.
October, 6 2010 08:00 PM - Warthog Promotions
The Old Ship Inn, Main Street, Lowdham, Midlands NG14 7BE - 7 Stg

For more info, visit http://www.warthogpromotions.co.uk or ring 0115 966 3596.
October, 7 2010 08:00 PM - Black Swan Folk Club
Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York, Northeast YO1 7PR - TBC

Tickets available online at www.wegottickets.com -- for more info, visit www.blackswanfolkclub.org.uk or ring 01904 632922.
October, 8 2010 08:30 PM - Northwich Folk Club
Harlequin Theatre Bar, Queen Street, Northwich, Northwest CW9 5JN - TBC

For more info, visit http://www.northwichfolk.co.uk or ring 01606 79356.
October, 11 2010 08:30 PM - Tudor Folk Club
White Hill Community Centre, Chesham, London and South East HP5 1AG - 10 Stg (Members 8 Stg)

For more info, visit http://www.tudorfolkclub.org.uk or ring 07771 727943.
October, 15 2010 09:30 PM - Marquee Club
Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, High Street, Moniaive, Thornhill, Scotland DG3 4HN - Concert Stg 7/5 conc, wkshp 5/3, both 10/7

1-hour "Introduction to DADGAD" workshop from 4 to 5 pm. Concert �7/5 conc, workshop �5/3 conc, combined concert/workshop ticket �10/7 conc. For more info, visit http://www.moniaive.org.uk/marquee-club or ring 01848 200474.
October, 23 2010 08:00 PM - Devoran Village Hall w/ Dalla
Quay Road, Devoran, Southwest TR3 6PW - Stg 8.50

For this gig I’m sharing the bill with the excellent Cornish band Dalla (http://www.dalla.co.uk). For more info, visit http://www.devoranvillagehall.org.uk or ring 01872 864854 (after 6.30pm).
October, 30 2010 08:00 PM - The PSALM Salon
5841 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131 - US$16 adv/$20 door (Workshop $20)

BYO beer or wine. Members get a $5 cash rebate off the concert ticket and a �10 rebate off the worshop. DADGAD guitar workshop from 5 to 6.30pm. For more info, visit http://www.psalmsalon.com or ring (215) 477-7578.
November, 5 2010 08:00 PM - Fiddle & Bow Society
Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 - US$10 (Members $8)

I’ve still got the T-shirt from my last visit to this venue way back in the early 90s! Am really looking forward to going back there and seeing Sonny Thomas again after all these years -- he’s one of the world’s true gents. For more info, visit http://www.fiddleandbow.org or ring (336) 414-1699.
November, 6 2010 08:00 PM - North Meets South House Concerts
, Greensboro, North Carolina - US$10 suggested donation

For more info and to reserve tickets, email northmeetssouthconcerts AT gmail.com or ring (336) 681-0109.
November, 11 2010 07:30 PM - Belton Acoustic Concerts
Brindley Auditorium, York Science Center, Corner of 9th and Moore Avenue, UMHB, Belton, Texas 76513 - US$10 ($5 students)

For more info, visit http://www.beltonconcerts.com or ring (254) 295-4675.
November, 19 2010 08:00 PM - The Bugle Boy
1051 N. Jefferson Street, La Grange, Texas 78945 - US$15

Have a look at the enticing-sounding article about the Bugle Boy and its visionary owner at http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/stories/2007/08/0811bugleboy.html -- sounds good to me! and for more info, visit http://www.thebugleboy.com or ring (979) 968-9944.
December, 6 2010 08:15 PM - MondayMonday
Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London, London and South East EC1R 4RL - Stg 7

London’s newest folk night, brought to you by the people behind the excellent online folk guide http://www.folkandroots.co.uk. Tickets available from http://www.wegottickets.com -- also see http://www.folkonmonday.co.uk or ring 07956 044060.
March, 17 2011 08:15 PM - Folk At The Drum
The Drum Inn, Stone Street, Stanford, Ashford, London and South East TN25 6DN - Stg 3/Members 2

For more info, visit http://www.kentfolk.com or ring 01797 320518.