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Bermuda Folk Club
While it is known as a folk club, it also organizes music of varied types and also invites renowned overseas performers time to time.
The regular musical nights are held on the first Saturday of the month at Spanish Point Boat Club. There are exceptions to this though.
For example in August and December, usually there is no club nights or musical events held. In some of the other months like in January, it is usually held on second Saturday instead of the first. And when they bring in overseas performers, the schedule varies. So other than for the regular first Saturday events, it is always a good idea to inquire when the next big event is coming up in the Folk Club.
Spanish Point Boat Club (Venue for Bermuda Folk Club)
The musical nights are held at the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke and close to Hamilton City. The events usually start at 8pm and there is a cover charge. They normally follow the process of first cum first serve, although the members would always get an entry.
As a non-member or a visitor to the island, you can also attend the musical nights by paying the cover charge. The usual cover charge is $5 for members and $10 for non-members although it may change for special events.
The club raises its funds mainly through the membership fees and the cover charges for the events.
Some of the recent performances include:
Irish Night: Being held at the Bermuda Folk Club for the last 20 consecutive years. Irish music varies from melodic ballads, to jigs and reels. Contemporary composers includes Van Morrison, Bill Whelan, The Sawdoctors and Black 47.
Alice Stuart: She is an American blues and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. Among her many musical accomplishments, she has toured the UK with Van Morrison, and the USA with Mississippi John Hurt.
Local Artists: Some of the local artists and bands who also perform during the club nights include Southwood, Crossroads, Chalkface, Jeanne Flath and Mike Cacy.
Location & Contacts
Performance Venue
Spanish Point Boat Club, 1 Spanish Point Road, Pembroke.
Phone: (441) 291-2070; Email: info@folkclub.bm
Website: www.folkclub.bm
How to reach: From Hamilton City, go west along Front Street and then along Pitts Bay Road. Keep going past Fairylands and St. John's Road onto Spanish Point Road. At the end of the road you will see parking for Spanish Point Boat Club.
Office Address
38 Astwood Road, Paget, Bermuda, DV 04
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2) Check out Bermuda Music and Dance to know about music and dances that are now part of the island's cultural tradition.
3) Check out Hamilton Bermuda for attractions, activities and other information about Hamilton city.
4) Check out Pembroke Parish know about the parish where Hamilton City is located and also about all its attractions, activities, restaurants, hotels and more.
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