Programme 2006

!! The Programme for 2007 will be available in early 2007 !!

Ticketing Information: It is the policy of Bideford Folk Festival to keep ticket prices as low as possible.
Workshop and Session programmes to be confirmed

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Monday 14th	Opening Concert: Sponsored by The Royal Hotel	Bloatertown Band, Dose of Salts, Michael Nelson, Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll, Judy Brock and Jongleurs	Methodist Church, High Street 7.30 - 10pm
	American Roots and Bluegrass Session Sponsored By Aram Guitars	Wildwood Flower Mountain Music Club Open Session also featuring Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys	Tantons Hotel, Kipling Suite 8 - 11pm
Tuesday 15th	Hearts of Oak - In Concert Sponsored by Tantons Hotel	Hearts of Oak - plus Tony Truscott	Tantons Hotel Kipling Suite 8 - 11pm
	The Irish Session Sponsored by Cafecino plus	Everyone welcome, players and audience for a great night!	Blacksmiths Arms, East the Water 8 - 11pm
	Devils Interval - In Concert Sponsored by David Wyre Jeweller & Engraver	Devils Interval, Emma & the Professor Gwilym & Carol Davies, Graham O’Callaghan	Joiners Arms Top room 8-11pm
	Folk at the Wheel Sponsored by Tavern in the Port	Song Session Mc'd by Len Stevens of Bideford Folk Club	Tavern in the Port, Wheels Bar 8 - 11pm
Wednesday 16th	Irish Concert Sponsored by Tony Dixon Whistles	Claddagh, Malarkey, Baz Bix & Chloe Watson, Sheelagh Allen	Tantons Hotel Kipling Suite 8 - 11pm (tbc)
	Folk at the Blacksmiths	Old Bridge Band	Blacksmiths Arms, East the Water 8 - 11pm
	Folk at the Wheel Sponsored by Tavern in the Port	Acoustic Blues with Bluesmen Kevin Brown and Jim Crawford	Tavern in the Port, Wheels Bar 8 - 11pm
	Mid Week Dance - sponsored by Elliotts of Bideford	with Poisson Rouge Bal/Fez Nez or Breton French dance beginners to experts	Robins Nest Bideford FC 8-11pm
	Wednesday English Music session sponsored by Tarka Morris	English Music Session led by John Blackburn English folk tunes everyone welcome, players and audience welcome.	Joiners Arms Bar 8.00pm-11.00
Thursday 17th	West Country Connections Sponsored by Blanchards Home Hardware and Security	Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman, Tony Truscott, Graham O’Callaghan, Hillary Bix, Matt Norman	Tantons Hotel Kipling Suite 8 - 11pm
	Folk Rock Sponsored by The Blacksmiths Arms	Dambuskers, Tony Finney, James Boyle and Kevin Lees	Blacksmiths Arms, East the Water 8 - 11pm
	Poetry Night at the Burton Sponsored by Walter Henry’s Bookshop	Martin Parker of Plough Poets, Poetry Competition Award, local poets, & music	Burton Art Gallery 8 - 11pm
	Folk at the Wheel Sponsored by Tavern in the Port	Folk and Blues at the Wheel: session tbc	Tavern in the Port, Wheels Bar 8 - 11pm
Friday 18th	In The Park Sponsored by Tone Zone Music	Seize the Day, Dambuskers Ember	The Marquee, Victoria Park 7.30 - 10.30pm
	The Big Sing Sponsored by Bideford Folk Club	Led by Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman	Joiners Arms 8 - 11pm
	Friday Night at the Blacksmiths Sponsored by The Blacksmiths Arms	Emma & the Professor, Nick Wyke and Becky Driscoll, Chris Millington A high energy evening with some excellent young musicians	Blacksmiths Arms, East the Water 8 - 11pm
	The Big Music Session Sponsored by Braddick´s Furnishing	Music session and scratch Ceilidh led by Martin and Vera Jardine	Tantons Hotel Kipling Suite 8 - 11pm
Sponsored by Diamond Interiors Morris Weekend, throughout Bideford Colour and Spectacle: Visiting sides from all over the country Sponsored by Taylor Bros
Saturday 19th	Lunchtime Cabaret Sponsored by Foto Quick	Lunch (Top Deck Catering) and music, hosted by Ian Hudson plus performers tba	Baptist Church 12 - 2pm
	Shanty Session Sponsored by Jollyboat Brewery	Led by Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman, Rum and Shrub, Dose of Salts	Blacksmiths Arms 2 - 5.30pm
	FolkSprings! Afternoon in the Park Sponsored by Glover Stanbury & Co and 3 C´s Internet Café	The best young musicians, Jenna Witts Nick Wyke, James Boyle & Kevin Lees, Emma & the Professor, Ember, Kelly Wade, Matt Norman	The Marquee, Victoria Park 2 - 5.30pm
	Festival Showcase Sponsored by Bear Street Pharmacy	Maggie Duffy and TBC	Baptist Church 7.30 - 10pm
	Evening In the Park Sponsored by Chopes Department Store	Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Dangerous Curves, The Amazing Mr Smith	The Marquee, Victoria Park 7.30 - 10.30pm
	Festival Ceilidh Sponsored by Beran Instruments Ltd	Bloatertown Band	Pollyfield Community Centre 8 - 11pm
Sunday 20th	Sunday in the Park	High Tide, Chris Ayliffe & Caroline Castinelli, James Boyle & Kevin Lees + more...	The Marquee, Victoria Park 12 - 7.00pm
	Morris and Song	Informal Morris and Song	Blacksmiths Arms, East the Water from 12 - 6pm