Live Brum: Kitchen Garden Cafe Folk Events

Tir Na Nog, 28 May 2012

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:07:13 +0000

28 May 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

Leo O’Kelly and Sonny Condell are coming back for more! Audiences have acclaimed their return and have revelled in the musicianship and pedigree of this Irish duo. Their array of beautifully original songs, together with the playful banter emanating from these two troubadours, guarantees that an evening with Tir na nOg is one to savour. The history of Tir na nOg is impressive and intriguing. A period, in the early 70’s, of extensive touring (with the likes of Jethro Tull and Procol Harum) together with three studio albums, enabled world-wide and respected recognition. Forty years on and the magic continues!

Sally Spring, 29 May 2012

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:06:07 +0000

29 May 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

From North Carolina, USA, Sally Spring and her Folk-Country Blue Boys (Trio) perform a rare concert in England. Sally’s "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), along with husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Sun Ra, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic style on resonator guitar (his playing sounds like a mix of Ry Cooder & James Blood Ulmer) and bass player Harvey Gold, perform roots music that combines pop, folk, Memphis and southern Appalachia styles that will stir your soul. Their latest CD, "Made Of Stars", received international acclaim and reached #1 in the Euro-Americana chart and #2 worldwide on both Americana and International Folk radio. "Sally is a treasure”. (Gene Parsons—The Byrds), “Sally Spring is a gem" (Bob Harris). Don’t Miss.

The Hackensaw Boys , 6 Jun 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:22:34 +0000

6 Jun 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

(suitable for under 18s)

‘This Charlottesville, Va., six-piece play bluegrass like the rebel music it once was, from the furiously paced “Lonesome Train” and “Cannonball” to pretty ballads like “Sun’s Work Undone” and “Herschel’s Song’ Independent weekly ‘The kind of energy displayed on Look Out by the Hackensaw Boys is rare. At first listen the tempo is so fast you can hardly take a second to admire the musicianship or uniqueness of individual voices; it just demands you take part clapping, tapping, or howling along. Once you really listen though you can find the seams of the music: a deeply rooted country sensibility, a colorful cast of singers and musicians, a sense of humour, and threads bound to punk rock just as much as country and folk music’ Lucidforce Arts With feet firmly planted in the old-time song tradition, hands soiled by the dirt of rock n’ roll and eyes fixed steadily on the future of real country music, the Hackensaw Boys are among the most exciting groups charting new territory in today’s diverse Americana music scene.

Traditional Song Session, 7 Jun 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:53:18 +0000

7 Jun 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

First Thursday of each month at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SA map

Traditional music sessions take place in pubs all over the city but traditional singing is also alive and well. Here's a chance to sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment.

Cara Luft, 19 Jun 2012

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:43:16 +0000

19 Jun 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

We are pleased that Canadian Cara Luft has added The Kitchen Garden to her 2012 Tour. Cara's eclectic approach draws on folk, roots and rock. Her songwriting is always evocative and insightful, her guitar and banjo playing fully accomplished and intricate, her voice distinctive, compelling and heartfelt - a great entertainer.

Traditional Song Session, 5 Jul 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:53:34 +0000

5 Jul 2012 - Folk at Kitchen Garden Cafe

First Thursday of each month at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SA map