Folk around Fishponds at The Cross Hands every second and fourth Tuesday

Folk Around Fishponds (FAF) is an acoustic folk club run by live music enthusiasts that meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at The Cross Hands in Bristol.

 

"Folk" music can mean different things to different people, but basically FAF is a live music performing club with a foot firmly in the folk tradition. During an average evening, music played may range from traditional folk to blues, Americana, jazz, rock, pop covers, old faves, humorous songs and more. We're acoustic, so can't really be called an "open mic" night, and use amplification only occasionally if guest performers require it. All welcome - singers, musicians and audience!

 

FAF caters for different levels of ability ranging from experienced performers to relative beginners, but you do obviously need to be able to hold a tune! They are a friendly bunch, very supportive of newcomers and regulars alike so pop along and give it a try! 

 

FAF started in 1999 as an informal musical get-together, and 2 of the 4 "founder members" - Colin & Richard - are still regulars at the club. Over the years, living up to its name, the club has at various times been held in a number of pubs in Fishponds - starting out in The Cross Hands, residing for a couple of lengthy spells at The Cross Keys, and also briefly flirting with The Portcullis and The Star. Autumn 2012 saw the club move back into The Cross Hands, in the very pleasant atmospheric upstairs function room.  

 

Since late 2012, folk nights are held twice a month - on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 8pm at The Cross Hands, 1 Staple Hill Rd, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 5AA - located at the junction of Fishponds Rd and Staple Hill Rd up by Straits Parade. Entrance is £2 to cover the cost of the room.

 

Folk music in Bristol on Tuesday 26 December 2017.