Folk, free events within 5 miles of Glasgow
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The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
BJSUS
Duo playing toe-tapping country, Scottish and Irish tunes.
Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
The Blokes
Blues and folk residency.
Maggie May's, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Diving for Pearls Celebration
For the past nine months, people in Govan have been taking part in creative workshops on themes of migration and shipbuilding; the project was inspired by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer's classic song 'Shipbuilding' and it comes with a ringing endorsement from the song's original singer, Robert Wyatt.
Pearce Institute, Glasgow (2.6 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 445 6007
A exhibition launch of the materials produced by participants, documentary short film screenings, theatre, dance, music, storytelling and more.
- 13:00 – 19:00
A Belgian Fanfare
The Poembak Collective of 20 musicians preform an eclectic repertoire of world music including jazz, tango, gypy and Latino.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
Part of West End Festival.
- 15:00
Ashton Lane, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 18:00
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
City of Stars Launch
Glasgow launch of the City of Stars festival, a two-day arts festival and conference in Malawi. Scottish Album of the Year nominee Auntie Flo headlines this launch party with his Afrobeat-infused electronica, plus performances by Bhundu Boy Rise Kagona and Edinburgh Afro-tinged indie combo Bwani Junction, plus Malawian…
The Arches, Glasgow (0.6 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free (rsvp to guestlist@lakeofstars.org to attend) / 0141 565 1000
- 19:00
Doghouse Roses
Atmospheric folk and blues duo consisting of Paul Tasker and Iona Macdonald, with skilful guitar playing and ethereal vocals.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0141 357 4524
- 20:00
Esther Sparks & Friends
Esther on one of her annual trips back to her birthplace.
The Rio Café, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Fri 28 Jun
Free / 0141 334 9909
Part of West End Festival.
- 21:00
Glasgow Madrigirls - In The Greenwood
A merry mix of folk, traditional and sacred music.
Kibble Palace, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of West End Festival.
- 19:30
Jill Hepburn
Jazz and country-tinged folk songs on guitar and banjo.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0141 357 4524
- 20:00
A March In November
Scottish singer-songwriter A March In November accompanied by two members of London based rock/indie band Equals and Glasgow Indie frontman from The Only Jones.
The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 20:00
O'Cajunals
Scot and Irish trad mixed with spicy rock from a group that happens to also have mastered the pun.
Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Fri 24 May
Sacred Harp All Day Singing
An all-day singing event in the tradition of the American South. Both newbies and experienced Sacred Harp and Shape-Note singers welcome. The lunch is potluck, so bring along a cold dish to share with the other singers.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Sat 27 Jul
Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788
- 10:00 – 16:00
Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays
Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.
La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow (4.2 miles)
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Shape-Note Singing Workshop
Have a go at joining in this traditional form of four-part harmony group singing from the American South. Enquiries via email; please do not call the venue.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Fri 26 Jul
Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788
Led by Holly Ruth Gale.
- 19:30 – 21:30
The Sons
Music from the Sons, sometimes also known as the Plundering Sons, with their repertoire of clasic Irish, Scottish folk and pop.
Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Southside Sessions Acoustic Showcase
Acoustic work from a number of talented types.
Linen 1906, Glasgow (2.5 miles)
Thu 23 May
Over-18s only
Free / 0141 649 0007
Featuring Matthew Malone, Ian Hill, Growlin' Graham Carter, Susan Phillips, Roger Shepherd and Guthrie Handley. Part of Southside Fringe.
- 20:30 – 01:00
Strathclyde University Folk Ensemble
The group with a rich array of musical instruments fuses traditional Scottish and Irish music with a contemporary approach.
Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0141 357 5825
Part of West End Festival.
- 20:00
Flockhart Events Launch
An evening of music to help launch Flockhart Events, featuring Celtic music and live bands including Luan, Flockhart, and Papa Shandy and the Drams. Followed by a ceilidh.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
Free
- 19:30 – 00:00
