Bermuda Folk Club
The club has been a long-standing fixture in the Bermuda music scene, known for its open mic nights and themed evenings.
Bermuda Folk Club is a non profit organization. It organizes musical events and provides performance venues where the local musicians and music lovers get together over absorbing musical nights. 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 last Saturday of the month. There are exceptions to this though. For example in August and December, club nights or musical events are usually not held.
In some of the other months like January, it is usually held on second Saturday instead of the last. When they bring in overseas performers, the schedule varies. So other than for the regular last Saturday events, it is always a good idea to inquire when the next big event is coming up.
The events usually start at 7:30pm and lasts until 11pm. There is a cover charge. They normally follow the process of first come 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.
During the musical nights or the club nights as they call it, there are often cash bars opened and drinks served at happy hour prices.The club raises its funds mainly through the membership fees and the cover charges for the events.
Performers typically include:
Local Amateur Musicians: This is the core of the event, where diverse individuals and groups sign up on the night to perform up to three songs at a time.
Diverse Genres: The music ranges widely across folk, blues, country, pop, rock, and original compositions, with a strong focus on acoustic performances.
Regular Participants: While the lineup changes monthly, some musicians are frequent performers, using the club as a platform to hone their skills. These might include singer-guitarists or ukulele players, such as Peter Haynes or Jamie Lovell.
Audience Participation: A signature feature is the interactive nature of the night, where the audience often joins in on sing-along classics like "Wild Rover," fostering a genuine community feel.
The club serves as a grassroots venue where emerging artists can gain experience in front of an appreciative audience, rather than hosting high-profile, headlining acts.
Pizza, beer and cash bar are available. A nice place to go and enjoy the laidback ambience and watch performances while enjoying a chilled beer.
Location & Contact
Performance Venue
Contact
Phone (General Enquiries): +1 441 734 2311
Their open mic nights are frequently held at the Astwood Arms in Hamilton, for which table reservations can be made by calling +1 441 292 5818.
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