Listings October 2022

Edited by Mick Tems

THE FOLKWALES LISTINGS is an absolutely crucial service: it’s an up-to-date All-Wales Diary of Roots/Folk Events, which covers the borders with England, too – folkophiles will find it essential! The Diary below is as immediate as our latest information allows, but please phone or email to confirm details before travelling to an event. Many professional music places, theatres, agents and publicists do tell us, but last-minute alterations do happen. If you see an incorrect listing, please let us know by posting at the bottom of the page below.

The Folk Movement is an incredibly broad church – however, FolkWales Listings reserves the right to filter out rock, pop, jazz and classical events, on behalf of our more discerning customers!

Online links:

CELTIC HEARTBEAT: Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales, Sundays, 7pm – 9pm

TRAC: MUSIC TRADITIONS WALES: All-Wales folk development organisation

TASC: Traditional Arts Support In The Community for Powys and beyond

CASBAR FOLK: South Wales folk/roots listings

CWLWM CELTAIDD – Wales’ Celtic festival, the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl

GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL: June festival, stunning artists, stunning scenery

TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL: May festival which celebrates international music & dance

GŴYL IFAN: Cardiff dance festival celebrating the longest day

FOLKLIFE QUARTERLY: online & printed listings & articles

ACOUSTIC ROUTES: Jacs Radio (broadcasting from Toronto): Every Monday night with Dave Chamberlain (8pm – 10pm) repeated on Saturday (2pm – 4pm). BLUES AND ROOTS RADIO: (Thursday, 7pm, repeated Friday, 1.30pm). These times may occasionally change by an hour in March and October as Canadian Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates to the UK.

ALL FOLKED UP: Radio Tircoed, Swansea. Every Thursday with Anthony Rees, 8pm

THE RECORD JOURNAL: Promoting Folk Music In North Wales

 

DATE	LOCATION	WHAT’S HAPPENING – WHO’S ORGANISING – CONTACTS GLOSSARY: (E) England
SAT 1	Swansea / Abertawe	Ralph McTell: The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea SA1 8EP, 7.30pm
SAT 1	Oswestry / Croesoswallt	Catrin Finch: Hermon Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Oswestry SY11 1LF, 7.30pm
SAT 1	Merthyr Tudful	Dafydd Iwan: Theatr Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UB. Tickets: £20. Doors: 7pm
SAT 1	Bristol (E)	Martin Simpson: The Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street BS1 5JG, 8pm. Tickets: £20.50
SAT 1	Bristol (E)	The Liam Ward Band: The Old Duke, 45 King Street, Bristol BS1 4ER, 9pm
SUN 2	Chepstow / Cas-Gwent	Cole & Ward: The Three Tuns, 32 Bridge Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY, 5pm
MON 3	Cardigan / Aberteifi	Ralph McTell: Theatr Mwldan, Bath House Road, Cardigan SA43 1JY, 7.30pm. Tickets: £24
TUE 4	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Martin Simpson: Roots Unearthed, L3 Lounge, St David’s Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH, 8pm. Tickets: £17/£15
WED 5	Pontardawe	Martin Simpson: Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4ED, 7.30pm
WED 5	Gwynedd	Cynefin – Gadael Tir: Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, A487, overlooking River Dulas Valley, Corris SY20 9RD, 7pm
WED 5	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Faustus: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch – CANCELLED due to the death of Paul Sartin
THU 6	Cardiff / Caerydd	The Rheingans Sisters: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm
THU 6	Denbigh / Dynbych	Daoiri Farrell: Ysgol Twm O’r Nant, Ffordd Rhyl, Denbigh LL16 3DP
THU 6	Cardiff / Caerdydd	The Jake Leg Jug Band: The Bootlegger, 5A Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR, 9pm
THU 6	Gwynedd	Cynefin – Gadael Tir: Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, A487, overlooking River Dulas Valley, Corris SY20 9RD, 7pm
THU 6	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Gwenifer Raymond: Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park CF10 3ER, 7.45pm. Tickets: £7.50-£15
THU 6	Internet	Zoom event – Frankie Armstrong, Peggy Seeger, Jim Woodland, Davies & Daughters, Boff Whalley & The Commoners Choir: Frankie and Peggy are patrons of Musicians for Peace & Disarmament; the free concert, Songs to Stir Action for Peace, starts at 7.30pm. Donations are welcome. Book now.
THU 6	Swansea / Abertawe	Sweyn’s Ey Morris open evening: Sacred Heart Community Centre, Pentrepoeth School Road SA6 6HX, 7.30pm
FRI 7	Porthcawl	Cwlwm Celtaidd 2022 – NoGood Boyo, Sgêr, Jamie Smith, Robin Huw Bowen, Phoebe Rees, Mike Johnson, California Pipers, Ballochleam Dancers, Skeddan Jiarg Dancers, Perree Bane, Kemysk & more: Hi-Tide Inn, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl CF36 5BT (until Sunday October 9)
FRI 7	Gwynedd	Breabach, Cerys Hafana: Neuadd Ogwen, 33, Stryd Fawr, Bethesda LL57 3AN, 7pm
FRI 7	Blaenafon / Blaenafon	Ceilidh with Mynd i’r Gap, caller Rod Denley-Jones: Blaenavon Constitutional Club, James Street NP4 9EJ, £3. 7.30pm
FRI 7	Bristol (E)	Kathryn Joseph: The Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
SAT 8	Gwynedd	Dyfydd Iwan plus support: Neuadd Ogwen, 33, Stryd Fawr, Bethesda LL57 3AN, 7pm
SAT 8	Swansea / Abertawe	Cynefin – Gadael Tir: Tŷ Tawe, 9 Christina Street SA1 4EW, 7pm
SAT 8	Pembs / Sir Benfro	Gwawr Edwards: Rhosygilwen Mansion, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TW,  7.30pm – soprano preforming the Canteloube chants from the Auvergne plus other Welsh folk and classical favourites. with twice-crowned Welsh bard Ceri Wyn Jones.
SUN 9	Cardiff / Caerdydd	The Trials of Cato: Clwb Ifor Bach, 11 Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR, 7.30pm
SUN 9	Gwynedd	Talisk plus support: Neuadd Ogwen, 33, Stryd Fawr, Bethesda LL57 3AN, 7pm
SUN 9	Porthcawl	Cwlwm Caltaidd 2022: Hi-Tide Inn, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl CF36 5BT (ends today)
SUN 9	Cardiff / Caerdydd	The Julie July Band – The Sandy Denny Experience: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm
SUN 9	Bristol (E)	Reg Meuross: The Bristol Folk House, 40a Park Street BS1 5JG, 7pm
MON 10
TUE 11	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Lau: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm
TUE 11	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Second Tuesday Club: Whitchurch RSSC, Samuels Crescent, Cardiff CF14 2TH, 8pm. £3
WED 12	Pontyclun	The Laners: Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road, Pontyclun CF72 9EH, 8.30pm. Admission £8 (members £5) – a capella with attitude!  Clive Brooks, Pete Grassby & Dave Tarry sing in harmony
THU 13	Powys	Peatbog Faeries: The Welfare, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, 8pm
THU 13	Pembs / Sir Benfro	The Devil’s Violin – The Beast In Me: Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran SA43 2TW, 7.30pm
THU 13	Senghenydd	Frank Hennessy & Friends: Senghenydd Rugby Club, Commercial Street, Senghenydd  CF83 4GA, 7.30pm
THU 13	Ceredigion	Attila the Stockbroker: Pontrhydygroes Tea Shed, Pontrhydygroes, 6pm
FRI 14	Powys	Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage: The Muse, Old Museum, Glamorgan Street, Brecon LD3 7DW, 7.30pm
FRI 14	Bristol (E)	Leveret: The Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG, 8pm. Tickets: £17.50
SAT 15	Powys	TASC Welsh Folk Day – tutors Huw Williams, Jem Hammond, Menna Thomas:  Clog workshops: Impelo Dance Centre, Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HE; Song workshops: Outdoor Bowling Clubhouse, Rock Park; Tune workshops: Heritage Centre, Rock Park. 9.30pm: meet at the Heritage Centre for coffee and registrations. 10am: Workshop 1. 11.20am: coffee break. 11.45am: Workshop 2. 1pm: Lunch break (bring or buy your own). 2pm: Workshop 3. 3.15pm: tea break. 3.45pm: Show case, at the Dance Centre. 4.30pm: finish. Book your place with TASC
SAT 15	Bristol (E)	Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage: The Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG, 8pm. Tickets: £13.50
SUN 16	Cardiff / Caerdydd	John McCusker: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm – John’s celebratory 30 years as a musician; the John McCusker Band will feature Ian Carr, Sam Kelly, Helen McCabe & Toby Shaer
SUN 16	Glos (E)	Hungrytown: Forest Folk Club, Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH, 8pm
MON 17
TUE 18
WED 19	Pontyclun	Fundraising evening for MacMillan Nurses, organised by Julie Croad: Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road, Pontyclun CF72 9EH, 8.30pm
WED 19	Pontardawe	Phil Okwedy – The Gods Are All Here: Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4ED, 7.30pm
THU 20	Newport / Casnewydd	Chris Moreton Roadshow: Newport Folk Club, Newport Fugitives Athletics Club, High Cross Road, Newport NP10 9AE, 8pm
THU 20	Cardiff / Cardydd	Phil Okwedy – The Gods Are All Here: Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QE
THU 20	Swansea / Abertawe	Hayseed Dixie: Patti Pavilion, Victoria park, Mumbles Road, Swansea SA1 4PQ. Doors open: 7.30pm
THU 20	Swansea / Abertawe	Songwriter Sessions, hosted by Marieke Vink: Elysium Gallery. 210 High Street, Swansea SA1 1PE, 8pm
FRI 21	Tawe Valley / Cwmtawe	Foxglove Trio & Andy Tamlyn Jones: Valley Folk Club, Glais RFC, 609 Birchgrove Road, Glais SA7 9EN, 8pm
FRI 21	Pembs/ Sir Benfro	Hayseed Dixie: The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth SA67 7AS, doors open 7.30pm
FRI 21	Pontardawe	Afternoon In Paris: Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4ED, 7.30pm
FRI 21	Bristol (E)	Jacob & Drinkwater, Filkin’s Drift: Downend Folk & Roots, Christ Church, North Street, Downend, Bristol BS16 5SG, 7.45pm
SAT 22	Powys	Hayseed Dixie: Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Doors open: 7.30pm
SAT 22	Cwmbrân	Ceilidh with the Parsley Hay Band: St Gabriels Church Hall, Commercial Street, Old Cwmbran NP44 3LR, 7pm-10pm, £5
SAT 22	Pontardawe	A Celebration of Ukrainian & Welsh Culture: Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe SA8 4ED. 5pm: Food. 6pm: Music. Free entry: donations to the food bank appreciated
SAT 22	Bristol (E)	Megson: Westbury on Trym Village Hall, Eastfield Road, Bristol BS9 4AG, 7.30pm
SAT 22	Bristol (E)	Daoirí Farrell: Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG, 8pm. Tickets: £15.50
SUN 23	Newport / Casnewydd	Hayseed Dixie: The Neon, Clarence Place, Newport NP19 7AB, doors open 7.30pm
MON 24	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Grace Petrie: The Glee Club, Unit 7A Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ. Doors open: 7pm
TUE 25	Llantrisant	Clwb Alawon Llantrisant / Llantrisant Tune Club: Caerlan Hall, Newbridge Road CF72 8EX, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
WED 26	Pontyclun	Showcase with Bunny Eye Ceilidh Band: Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road, Pontyclun CF72 9EH, 8.30pm. Admission £3 – busking trio who are starting to get noticed
WED 26	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Bob Dylan: Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2EQ, 6.30pm. Tickets: £125-£195
WED 26	Shrewsbury	The Pitmen Poets: Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm
THU 27	Pwllelli	Catrin Finch: Neuadd Dwyfor, Neuadd Dwyfor, Stryd Penlan, Pwllelli LL53 5DE, 7.30pm
THU 27	Newport / Casnewydd	Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer: Lyceum Folk Club, Crindau Constitutional Club, 45 Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, 8.30pm
THU 27	Gwynedd	Phil Okwedy – The Gods Are All Here: Galeri Caernarfon, Victoria Dock, Caernarfon LL55 1SQ, 7.30pm
THU 27	Cardiff / Caerdydd	The Pentyrch Session: The Lewis Arms, Heol Goch, Pentyrch CF15 9PN, 8pm. Contact Mike Greenwood
FRI 28	Powys	VRï – The Welfare, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais SA9 1JJ, 8pm. Tickets: £15-£19
FRI 28	Cardiff / Caerdydd	Hannah Moule & The Moulettes – Strings Ensemble: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm
FRI 28	Gwynedd	Phil Okwedy – The Gods Are All Here: Neuadd Dwyfor, Penlan Steet, Pwllheli LL53 5DE, 7.30pm
SAT 29	Powys	VRī: Wyeside Arts Centre, Castle Street, Builth Wells LD2 3BN, 7.30pm
SAT 29	Pembs / Sir Benfro	Tapestri, The Magic Numbers: Cwtch Festival, City Hall, High Street, St Davids SA62 6SD, 4pm
SAT 29	Pembs / Sir Benfro	Martin Harley, The Gentle Good: Cwtch Festival, Tŷ’r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St. Davids SA62 6PD, 7pm
SUN 30	Pembs / Sir Benfro	The Devil’s Violin – The Beast In Me: Rhosygilwen Mansion, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TW,  7.30pm
SUN 30	Cardiff / Caerdydd	The Budapest Cafe Orchestra: Acapela Studio, Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch CF15 9QD, 8pm
SUN 30	Pembs / Sir Benfro	Seamus Fogarty, John Blek: Cwtch Festival, City Hall, High Street, St Davids SA62 6SD, 7.30pm
SUN 30	Shrewsbury	Ralph McTell: Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY7 8FT, 7.30pm
SUN 30	Bristol (E)	Kabantu: The Bristol Folk House, 40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG, 7pm
MON 31	Pembs / Sir Benfro	Tim Edey: Bluestone Brewing Company, Tyriet, Cilgwyn, Newport SA42 0QW, 7.30pm

If you see a listing which is inaccurate, or you have information about a gig for this month which is not listed, please use the Comment box below.