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Triple Showcase with South of Polaris, Joe Clack, Man With a Corduroy Heart
January 15, 2025
7:30 pm Free entry
South of Polaris create intriguing alternative folk music, bringing flamenco influence from southern Spain, a love of folk and rock, and thoughtful, poignant lyrics into their unique sound. In the past year they have travelled their music as far as Huelva, Spain, Ventnor Fringe in the Isle of Wight, the Albany in London and The Horn in St Albans, and The Bigg Theatre in Biggleswade, as well as playing at venues closer to home.
Their first three singles can be found on all digital platforms and have been played on BBC Introducing and Cambridge 105fm’s New Music Generator show. Recently interviewed on Lincoln City Radio, their music was described as:
“Bursting with originality and invention, these poetic outpourings by ‘South of Polaris’ are sublime, intricate and precise. These entertaining self penned songs are enthralling, unfailingly listenable and make an important contribution to the folk tradition.”
We can’t wait to hear them live!
Debuting as a solo guitarist, aged just 15, at The National Poetry Society’s annual awards, Jo Clack has been playing, performing and writing for over 40 years.
Playing in and around London, both on his own and with long-time collaborator Paul Howard, there aren’t many venues in the city Jo hasn’t played, including 100 Club, Borderline, 12 Bar, Red Lion Theatre and Dingwalls.
A seasoned accompanist on guitar, mandolin and mandocello, Jo has recently concentrated on his own songwriting and performance. His songs mix the personal, place and political. The debut solo album ‘Atlas’ was released in 2024 and his second album ‘Small Stuff’ is due for release early 2025.
Blending the poetic and the playful, Man With A Corduroy Heart is a British Americana artist whose music captures the beauty of mundane life.
In 2024, he released his debut album, “Things Are A Little Bit…”, a record quietly created in his basement while his newborn slept. The album captures life’s gentle humour and tender moments from trying to get the baby to sleep with the music of Bob Marley to why having dreams is just too much effort, or how you can find love through watching Escape To The Country. The album has been praised for its authentic charm and storytelling.
“One of the more exciting names emerging so far this year” – Mystic Sons
“Perfect end-of-the-night music” – Luna Collective
“A lyrical masterpiece…criminally underrated” – Lost In The Manor
Burns Night Hooley with Celtic Krystal
January 29, 2025
7:30 pm Free entry
We’re thrilled to have the fabulous Celtic Krystal leading our tribute to Robert Burns, the great Scottish Bard, this evening. All the fun and theatre of a true Burns Supper – without the actual supper! Expect Addressing (the ‘haggis’), Toasting (the ladies), Singing (with song sheets), Fiddling (just fiddling!), and of course lots of Burns songs, melancholic and rousing in turn. Wear your best tartan and bring your singing voices!
The Tangler’s Irregulars Session
We had a super session at The Cock, Baldock on Sunday, 8th December with lots of lovely festive songs and tunes. We also raised £80 for landlord Devon’s head shave fundraiser for Autism charities.
No session at The Cock this January. Watch this space for news of future sessions.
Our regular club nights take place at The Orange Tree, Norton Road, Baldock, SG7 5AW every other Wednesday and are free unless otherwise stated. However do please bring some cash for the whip round for the performers – they’ve had a hard time recently and need our support! Doors open at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm.
Check out our full programme of events here
Watch our previous Round-Up shows here