Folk on the Pier 2014
Friday 9th to Sunday 11th May 2014The Pavilion Theatre, The Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE, England MAP
£90 for full weekend
The 15th Folk on the Pier takes place around The Pavilion Theatre, The Pier, Cromer, in Norfolk and other for both organised and impromptu fringe events over three days from Friday 9th until Sunday 11th May 2014.
This festival champions the acoustic-folk, and folkrock genres at its annual gathering. Ashley Hutchingsis the festival's Patron, and will make two appearances this year.
Line-up
Friday:
Afternoon: 2.00pm - 5.00pm - the Willows - Roger Davies - Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies
Evening: 7.30pm - 11.00pm - Michael Chapman - Frères Guichen (Brittany) - Jamie Smith's Mabon (Wales)
Saturday:
Afternoon: 2.00 - 5.00pm - Fabian Holland - Elvis Fontenot & the Sugar Bees - Chris While & Julie Matthews
Evening: 7.30pm - 11.00pm - Tickled Pink (Concert Set) - Richard Digance - Ashley Hutchings' 'Morris On' Show
Sunday:
Afternoon: 2.00pm - 5.00pm - Mrs Aykroyd Band - Harvey Andrews - Brass Monkey
Evening: 7.30pm - 11.00pm - the Young 'uns - Eileen McGann& David K (Canada) - Home Service
Expect open mic performances, storytelling and sessions.
Tickets
A weekend ticket is priced at £90. Concert tickets priced at £16.00 afternoon/£18.00 evening also now on sale. Telephone box office 01263 512495
Over the last couple of years the festival has expanded to take in many venues in Cromer itself for both organised and impromptu fringe events. This year will see a further expansion with second fully seated cencert style venue and a dance-house.
The fringe
The fringe festival line-up
Friday:
The Cottage: Cromer Folk Club featuring Roger Davies, Gerry McNiece and other invited guests.
The Albion Inn: Music and song session, The Broadside Boys
The Old Rock Bistro : Chad Mason
Hotel De Paris: 'Richard Penguin's Tea Time Showcase' with Chad Mason, Andy Butler and Bark Prelude
Saturday:
The Lifeboat House: Former Cromer Smugglers Robbie Nash & Paul Wegg 'Together Again'
The Cottage: Daniel Nestelrode, Gerry McNiece, Hollowlands, Roger Davies, Cromer Folk Club Session, George Holmes, Gemma Khawaja & Bill and Anne Toy, Eileen McGann, Gemma Khawaja & Bill and Anne Toy, Adrian Nation, Cruel Folk
Pavilion Theatre Bar: The Broadside Boys, Hollowlands
The Albion Inn : Music and song session, Kiss the Mistress, Neil Daniels & Dave Morrison
The White Horse: The Bounty Hounds
Hotel De Paris: Breton Music with festival special guests FreresGuichen, Richard Penguin's Teatime Showcase withNobodaddy, Kiss the Mistress and SefoKanuteh
The Kings Head: Elvis Fontenot and the Sugar Bees
The Old Rock Bistro: Old Boots
Sunday:
The Cottage: Daniel Nestelrode, Hollowlands, Linda Watkins, Ollie King, Eileen McGann, Gemma Khawaja, Festival final session featuring Linda Watkins and others
Pavilion Theatre Bar: The Mouldy Figs, Gregg Cave and Nick Ellison
The Albion Inn : Music and song session hosted by Ollie King
The White Horse: Gregg Cave and Band
The Cliftonville Hotel Ballroom: Festival Patron's Special with Ashley Hutchings presenting his new book "Words, words, words", The Annual Richard Davies Memorial Session
The Kings Head: : Richard Penguin's Teatime Showcase with Woodland Creatures, Fire Doves and John Ward and Mario Price.
More information will be here when available.
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