The Folk Club

The Folk Club The Folk Club is a regular show, broadcast on Blues & Roots Radio, Burwell Radio & West Norfolk Radio (and on Mixcloud).
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The Folk Club is a worldwide eclectic folk show on Folk Music Notebook, Folk Friday Radio, West Norfolk Radio and Mixcloud, curated, produced and presented by Stuart Green. It first started in September 2020 when host, Stuart Green, was asked if he would like his own show. Entertainer Stuart, who is also a founder member of the band Isle ‘ave a Shanty jumped at the chance and hasn’t looked back si

nce . In the short time on air, this local show has quickly gathered a global audience right across the folk world. Stuart plays traditional and contemporary folk, roots and acoustic music on the show and draws upon a range of sources. The Featured Artist

In each show Stuart chooses a featured artist and has had a huge number of high-profile performers willing to take part, including folk royalty such as Show of Hands, Jon Boden, The Young’Uns, Gerry Colvin, Damien Barber and many more. Featured artists introduce and tell some of the stories behind their songs that they then share and Stuart constructs the show around them. Here We Are

This section of the show is very close to Stuart’s heart as he believes that everyone should have a chance to be heard. He recognises that there are thousands of musicians out there – up and coming as well as established artists – who don’t always get the opportunities to be heard so he set up this section of the show and invited artists, through social media, to make contact and share their music. He has had an overwhelming response and plays approximately three tracks each week. Some performers in this section have gone on to become Featured Artists too! The Folk Club Challenge

A regular feature of the show is the ‘Folk Club Challenge’. Voluntary performers are given a challenge, by Stuart, to rearrange and record a song of his choice and then when its ready, he plays it on the show. The Rest of The Show

The rest of the show gives Stuart the opportunity to play some of his favourite tracks from artists from across the UK and the rest of the world. It features news from the folk world, your requests and a great mix of folk, roots and acoustic music.

This week's Featured Artists (Show 274) are Granny's Attic With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s ...
02/12/2025

This week's Featured Artists (Show 274) are Granny's Attic

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, George Sansome and Lewis Wood have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. All three of them join me on the show to introduce tracks from their latest album, Cold Blows the Wind

Also, a track from The Folk Club Archive plus, this week’s ‘Here We Are’ artists Alexander Wolfe, Those Folk and Somebody Else’s Troubles.

Weds3rd Dec 6.30pm UK (Rpt. Sunday 2pm UK)
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/folk-friday-radio
Thurs 4th Dec Fri 3am UK (Rpt Fri 11am UK)
https://folkmusicnotebook.com/
Sat 6th Dec 7pm UK
http://www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk/
Plus Mixcloud

Introducing The Folk Club Artist of the Year award.Although it's not a vote exactly, all shows from 2025 are archived on...
30/11/2025

Introducing The Folk Club Artist of the Year award.

Although it's not a vote exactly, all shows from 2025 are archived on mixcloud.com/stuart-green16/ so if you have a favourite, you can boost their chances by listening to all or part of that show again. (Shows 226 to 276)

Who will lift the inaugural award?

If you missed this week’s show (Show 273) with Featured Artists The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican you can listen now...
29/11/2025

If you missed this week’s show (Show 273) with Featured Artists The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican you can listen now on .

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spirit...

Absolutely phenomenal show at Cambridge Junction from Morganway tonight. One of the most electrifying live bands around....
28/11/2025

Absolutely phenomenal show at Cambridge Junction from Morganway tonight. One of the most electrifying live bands around.

Look out for when they are featured artists on the show in 2 weeks time including a pre show chat from tonight plus tracks from their new live acoustic album!

28/11/2025

I’m at The Junction Cambridge tonight for the Morganway end of year party! I’ve been chatting with SJ and Nikki pre show and they are my featured artists in a week or two’s time - so look out for that! Can’t wait for the gig - gonna be rocking’

This week's Folk Club Show (Show 272), with Featured Artists The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican has its 1st play on ...
26/11/2025

This week's Folk Club Show (Show 272), with Featured Artists The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican has its 1st play on Folk Friday Radio tonight at 6.30pm

Listen to Folk Friday Radio live. The best UK radio stations. Free radio online at radio-uk.co.uk.

This week's Featured Artists (Show 273) are The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican Put on yer finest knitted glad rags, s...
25/11/2025

This week's Featured Artists (Show 273) are The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Put on yer finest knitted glad rags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops). Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Alan Doonican, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardising other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. I’m delighted that Scott Joins me on the show to introduce three tracks from the new album ‘Evolver’

Also, a round up from the local folk clubs, a track from The Folk Club Archive plus, this week’s ‘Here We Are’ artists Paul Kelly, Pamela Ward & Paul Cherrington and Ian Roland

Weds 26th Nov 6.30pm UK (Rpt. Sunday 2pm UK)
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/folk-friday-radio
Thurs 27th Nov Fri 3am UK (Rpt Fri 11am UK)
https://folkmusicnotebook.com/
Sat 29th Nov 7pm UK
http://www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk/
Plus Mixcloud

If you missed this week’s show (Show 272) with Featured Artists Elizabeth & Jameson, you can listen now on .
22/11/2025

If you missed this week’s show (Show 272) with Featured Artists Elizabeth & Jameson, you can listen now on .

This week's Featured Artists (Show 272) are Elizabeth & Jameson Hannah Elizabeth and Griff Jameson first met whilst touring and performing in other acts on the UK acoustic folk-roots scene, eventually partnering to release material for the first time as a duo in 2016. Merging their individual backgr...

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