The Saltcellar Folk Club is based in Totterdown Baptist Church, Wells Road. Folk music evenings usually take place at 7.30pm on the first Saturday of each month in the basement (or salt cellar). All are welcome to come along. Admission is usually £5 on the door.
The club invites good quality folk and acoustic acts from Bristol and the surrounding counties, as well as national and international acts, to headline each month. In addition, each evening includes local floor singers and musicians. Floor acts should make themselves known on arrival (reduced admission fee!) and sign the list to have the opportunity to perform in front of our friendly audience. On busy nights, it may be necessary to give priority to those who sign up first.
About the Venue
The Saltcellar is in the basement of Totterdown Baptist Church, which has legendary acoustics. The entrance is on Cemetery Road, off Wells Road and access is down a flight of stairs. We have a coffee bar selling hot drinks and homemade cakes. The venue does not have a licence to sell alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks. Bottle openers and glasses are provided. The Co-op just a few doors downhill has a range of wine, beer and cider.
2018 Programme at the Saltcellar Folk Club
6 Jan – Open Stage – Come and sing, play, dance, recite or just listen. One of the most popular events of the Saltcellar calendar, only £1.
3 Feb – Steve Turner – Folk singer who accompanies himself on English concertina, cittern, mandolin and banjo. www.steve-turner.co.uk
3 Mar – Brian Peters – Compelling singer, squeezebox player and guitarist with traditional songs, ballads and tunes. www.brian-peters.co.uk
7 Apr – Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith – Highly acclaimed young duo. “One of the top must-see acts at the moment”. www.jimmyandsidduo.com
5 May – Jez Lowe – A welcome return of the popular singer/songwriter. An evening of humour, anecdotes and insights.. www.jezlowe.com
2 Jun – Iron and Oak – Americana/Folk. Sarana and Heather from the USA plus Saltcellar regular James Slater. www.reverbnation.com/ironoak
7 Jul – Open Stage. Come and sing, play, dance, recite or just listen. One of the most popular events of the Saltcellar calendar, only £1.
AUGUST – NO MEETING
1 Sep – Mile Roses – Contemporary British Folk music with a nod to Nashville. Original songs and close harmonies. www.themileroses.weebly.com
6 Oct – Flossie Malavialle – French born singer with eclectic repertoire, and humorous Franglaise banter! www.flossiemalavialle.co.uk
10 Nov – Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne – Award winning young singer who also plays melodeon and anglo concertina. www.cohenbk.com
1 Dec – Six-Five-Specials – Skiffle is back! A four piece band including Saltcellar regulars Pete and Alan. www.facebook.com/The-Six-Five-Specials