Traditional Music and Song at Tonbridge Folk Club (Nellies)
When We Meet
First and third Mondays of each month from 7-30 – 10-30 pm. Musicians, singers and audience welcome.
Where We Meet
Ye Olde Chequers Inn, 122 High St., Tonbridge, TN9 1AS
Evening Fee
A hat collection is held on guest nights and a minimum contribution of £8 (£6 concessions) is suggested.
Singers Welcome
Mon 21 Sep 2026 – Gluten-free Trio
The Gluten-free Trio combines the talents of variety writer/performers Pam Flitt and Ivor Folio (Peppy Scott and David Smith) with the musical skills of singer/songwriter Paul Stepto. Featuring all the hits (?) from their latest (Tunbridge Wells) Fringe show “Something Silly This Way Comes” plus unheard gems yet to be revealed, you’ll be singing and laughing along. Gluten-free Trio
Mon 5 Oct 2026 – Tog Faire
Tog Fàire are a folk duo centred on Scottish and Irish trad, made up of Simon Stallard (Flute, whistles, singing) and Jake Tweddle (Guitar, harmony vocals). They perform songs in Scottish Gaelic and English, alongside tunes sets that reimagine long-established trad melodies and contemporary tunes from the living Scottish folk scene. Tog Faire
Mon 19 Oct 2026 – Richard Grainger
Richard specialises in songs deeply rooted in the Teesside area dealing with maritime, industrial and agricultural subjects. An authentic voice of the north-east. Richard Grainger
Mon 2 November 2026 – The Woolverstones
An alternative folk duo formed in late 2019, are steadily carving out a name for themselves on the international folk circuit. Skilled song writing and beautiful harmonies. The Woolverstones
Mon 16 November 2026 – Hunter Muskett
Welcome return of an acoustic/electric 3-piece band playing distinctive original songs in a folky, bluesy sometimes Americana vein. Hunter Muskett
Mon 7 December 2026 – Doves Vagaries
An eclectic mixture of music and song ranging from medieval to music hall, acapella and accompanied by a variety of instruments including some unusual ones including cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes. They made a good impact last time, come and see them again! Doves Vagaries
Forthcoming attractions: Mon 21 Dec 2026 – Four Gone Confusion | Mon 4 Jan 2027 – Bob Kenward | Mon 18 Jan 2027 – Holly Carter | Mon 1 Feb 2027 – Gren Bartley | Mon 15 Feb 2027 – Tom McConville | Mon 1 Mar 2027 – Jeanne Wilde | Mon 15 Mar 2027 – Skinner & T’witch | Mon 5 Apr 2027 – Melanie Crew & Ross Palmer | Mon 19 Apr 2027 – Bird in the Belly | Mon 17 May 2027 – Natasha Norodien & Terry Lees | Mon 7 Jun 2027 – Neil Hutchinson | Mon 21 Jun – The Browns | Mon 20 Sep 2027 – From the Workshop | Mon 4 Oct 2027 – Johnny Coppin | Mon 18 Oct 2027 – Barrie & Ingrid Temple
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Tonbridge Music Club folk concert
On Friday, 5th December at Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Club, TMC's guests will be Counter's Creek. They are an acoustic folk band who play original music inspired by the music traditions of the British Isles and beyond. Expect foot-tapping jigs and reels, heartfelt songs...
Malcolm Ward’s Funeral
Most of you will no doubt be aware by now of the sad loss of Malcolm, one of our resident singers and a staunch supporter of the club for many years. Latterly his illness was catching up with him, but he fought a good fight to the end and saw out the full round of...
Malcolm Ward
It is with great sadness that we announce that longtime resident and friend of the club, Malcolm Ward died last night. He'd been unwell for a while but had made a point of attending and performing at as many events and festivals as he could. We'll miss his varied...