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Sandra, Tim and Bob... Run this great Folk Club and Open Mic Cheque-Mates has been running now for over 20 years ! And they attribute their continued success, partly to the great interest that still exists in the folk/roots genre, and the shortage of suitable venues. There's not many gigs for folk/roots musicians in pubs these days, a situation that can only get much worse in the current economic climate. Sandra, Tim and Bob: Are very talented musicians in their own right...
	Sandra and Tim in Claret
Sandra and Tim Robinson: Are also part of the eclectic Resident band 'Claret' Bob Allaway: Is a very talented Singer/Songwriter. Cheque-mates is run for people who enjoy a concert format with an emphasis on a semi acoustic atmosphere, and the regular guest nights use a full concert P.A. All Forms of Acoustic Music are Very Welcome... Everyone is welcome... whether your a performer, and want to join in, or just like to relax and watch. So Why Don't You Give it a Try... If your fed-up with overpriced beer, in cramped, uncomfortable, noisy pubs... And want to enjoy top quality acoustic music in a friendly relaxed setting, then please give Cheque-Mates a try... And I think you will be pleasantly surprised. For their latest info, check-out their website at: www.clarettheband.t15.org PERFORMERS: HALF-HOUR-SPOTS AVAILABLE... Please telephone to reserve your SPOT which are available on most guest nights. Tel: Sandra & Tim on 0121-354-4234 email: claretmusic@tudorrose.freeserve.co.uk or claretmusic@gmail.com

Latest News:

Latest club events: Check out their website above.

Best Wishes, hope to see you all real soon. Sandra & Tim

Claret Gigs: Check out their website above.

Previous Events:

Sunday 27 October 2015: Jug of Punch Folk Club. Sutton Town Football Club Social Club,
Coles Lane Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. At 8pm.

<> The Davies Singers Presents <>

* A Celebration of Spring *

Saturday April 2nd 2011 7pm

With guests: Folk duo Claret

Vocalist: Sophie Rose

Piano: Patrick Thorley

At: Kingstanding Methodist Church.
371 Kings Road. Kingstanding.
Birmingham. B44 0TF

Admission: Adults £5 / Children £2.50
Including refreshments

Box Office:
0121 308 2435 & 0121 373 686

<> Thursday 16TH June, TINKERSCUSS

This all girl trio perform some lovely Celt themes on many instruments, including harp, accordion bouzouki guitar, fiddle, also guitar of course, to drift you into another place, great songs and a great audience rapport too.

Check them out on the internet just text Tinkerscuss Admission just £5

<> Thursday 14 July: TIM ROBINSON (of Claret) plays a solo guitar set at Cheque-Mates on the day after his 65th!

So make it a great birthday celebration for him, and come along and make it a great celebration evening!

Claret Gigs...

<> Sunday 26th June: Claret headline at Sutton’s own Folk Club The Jug of Punch.
Sutton Town Football Social Club.

Stop Press !!

<> CLARET have another gig: Headlining at Pelsall Narrowboat Festival 11 June
(subject to committee decision!)

<> And we're off to the Cheltenham Folk Festival in February

Best Wishes, hope to see you all real soon. Sandra & Tim

Hello Everyone,

Claret are performing at the appeal at Upton on Sunday 19th September, checkout: http://feelgoodforpakistan.upton.uk.net/

We are also the headline act at the Oakengates Folk Day on Saturday 18th September, 9 pm, Approx...

Plus many other acts appearing earlier, at the Crown Public House, Oakengates, Nr Telford.

It would be great to see you!

ooOOoo

At the weekend:
We had a good time catching up with old friends and fellow performers, and our own gigs went well...

We were at our old haunt the Prince of Wales, Cambridge St on Saturday with a great PA sound thanks again!!

Tim did one of his solo sets on guitar at the City Inn Cafe Bar, the same venue as for the Birmingham Jazz, Commuter Jazz and blues events through the summer.

We also saw Elfynn Folk band featured at last weeks Moseley folk festival, on the main stage of the Symphony Hall to Launch Folk for Free at the Symphony Hall Foyer, but unfortunately for us it was on Thursday, the same night as our club, at 5.30, but a big move forward to popularise 'folk in the public eye', if you understand what I mean!!

So....a lot of things going on next weekend!!

Sandra and Tim

PS I have sold some tickets for Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey I will have tickets next week, buy before the event to get discount!!

We need your support this is a top pro act don't miss them 30 September

Previous Guest Performers:

Hickman & Quinn with Larry Melton (Very Special guest from the U.S.A)
1st December more info

The John Richards Band: Thursday 18th November Related Link

Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey: Thursday 30th September Related Link


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