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

Floor spots available – arranged on the night.

CHANGE OF PROGRAMME

Mon 19 Oct 2026 – Paul Stepto & Roger Resch

Owing to unavoidable problems, Richard Grainger is unable to attend, so two of our residents ar going to do half an evening each.

 

 


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


Mon 21 December 2026 – Four Gone Confusion

Two of our residents: John & DI Cullen, plus their friends Pete & Brenda Storer combine to give us another evening of fine harmony singing accompanied skilfully by John and Pete. Four Gone Confusion

 


Mon 4 Jan 2027 – Bob Kenward

Noted for his skilfully written songs, both thoughtful and humorous, beyond his native Kent. Bob is of course one of our residents, but this is your chance to hear him do two full sets. Bob Kenward

 

Forthcoming attractions: 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 5 Jul 2027 – Milton Hide | Mon 19 Jul 2027 – Andy Smythe Trio | Mon 2 Aug 2027 – Jenifer Lee Ridley | Mon 20 Sep 2027 – From the Workshop | Mon 4 Oct 2027 – Johnny Coppin | Mon 18 Oct 2027 – Barrie & Ingrid Temple | Mon 6 Dec 2027 – Dean Tainio | Mon 20 Dec 2027 – Henty & English

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News and Blog

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