Frazer Clarke
@frazerclarke.bsky.social
Labour, fan of Europe, music from folk to opera, new technologies, Luton Town FC, East Sussex, politics and polling. He/him.
Quercus (June Tabor, Huw Warren, and lain Bellamy) at Kings Place. Musical treats that range from jazz to traditional folk via Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel.
October 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Quercus (June Tabor, Huw Warren, and lain Bellamy) at Kings Place. Musical treats that range from jazz to traditional folk via Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel.
Patti Smith - 50th anniversary of Horses, London Palladium
October 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Patti Smith - 50th anniversary of Horses, London Palladium
Peggy Seeger: at 90, as passionate as ever about the environment, peace, feminism and equality. And still with a sparkling sense of humour 😊 #Charlestontrust #FestivaloftheGarden
July 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Peggy Seeger: at 90, as passionate as ever about the environment, peace, feminism and equality. And still with a sparkling sense of humour 😊 #Charlestontrust #FestivaloftheGarden
Happy Dalloway Day to those Virginia Woolf fans who celebrate it. At Monk’s House they commemorated the book’s 100th anniversary with insights from Holly Dawson and Charlie Porter and readings from the one and only Lindsay Duncan.
June 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Dalloway Day to those Virginia Woolf fans who celebrate it. At Monk’s House they commemorated the book’s 100th anniversary with insights from Holly Dawson and Charlie Porter and readings from the one and only Lindsay Duncan.
Women leading the way at #charlestonfestival : Kate Summserscale, Hallie Rubenhold, and Gwen Adshead on Christie, Crippen, and how media and society - with a touch of Rashomon - interpret violent crime; Wendy Hitchmough and art superstar Katy Hessel on the brilliance of Vanessa Bell
May 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Women leading the way at #charlestonfestival : Kate Summserscale, Hallie Rubenhold, and Gwen Adshead on Christie, Crippen, and how media and society - with a touch of Rashomon - interpret violent crime; Wendy Hitchmough and art superstar Katy Hessel on the brilliance of Vanessa Bell
The Rheingans Sisters @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social tonight. Spookily good
May 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Rheingans Sisters @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social tonight. Spookily good
Arooj Aftab at Brighton Festival - the show was as great as the shoulder pads! Music and a voice that are cool and soothing 😎, a personality and presentation that are warm and self-deprecating 🔥. Charms to drive care away. #Brightonfestival #Brightondome
May 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Arooj Aftab at Brighton Festival - the show was as great as the shoulder pads! Music and a voice that are cool and soothing 😎, a personality and presentation that are warm and self-deprecating 🔥. Charms to drive care away. #Brightonfestival #Brightondome
@robgmacfarlane.bsky.social at Brighton Festival on his new book “Is a River Alive?” with enchanting tales of the centrality of rivers to human existence, from Cambridge to Chennai, Quebec to Ecuador, and back to our own river Ouse at Lewes…
May 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@robgmacfarlane.bsky.social at Brighton Festival on his new book “Is a River Alive?” with enchanting tales of the centrality of rivers to human existence, from Cambridge to Chennai, Quebec to Ecuador, and back to our own river Ouse at Lewes…
Neil Kinnock, as always, witty, well-informed and persuasive on UK-EU relations
May 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Neil Kinnock, as always, witty, well-informed and persuasive on UK-EU relations
If you’re in London tomorrow or Saturday, drop what you’re doing and get over to the Rocknroll Public Library at Farsight Gallery, 4 Flitcroft Street. An astounding collection of Mick Jones’ memorabilia that will lift the gloomiest spirit. Ends Saturday 23.
March 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you’re in London tomorrow or Saturday, drop what you’re doing and get over to the Rocknroll Public Library at Farsight Gallery, 4 Flitcroft Street. An astounding collection of Mick Jones’ memorabilia that will lift the gloomiest spirit. Ends Saturday 23.
Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
March 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
March 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club
A joy to hear @richardcoles.bsky.social share his “passion for the Passion” of JS Bach, and the huge influence it has had on his life. East Sussex Bach Choir with Kantorei Hochrhein Waldshut are performing Bach’s Matthäus-Passion at Lewes Town Hall on 29 March
March 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A joy to hear @richardcoles.bsky.social share his “passion for the Passion” of JS Bach, and the huge influence it has had on his life. East Sussex Bach Choir with Kantorei Hochrhein Waldshut are performing Bach’s Matthäus-Passion at Lewes Town Hall on 29 March
At the London Palladium tonight, Karine Polwart, Mary Chaplin Carpenter, and @juliefowlis.bsky.social sang like flights of angels. No other words necessary.
March 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
At the London Palladium tonight, Karine Polwart, Mary Chaplin Carpenter, and @juliefowlis.bsky.social sang like flights of angels. No other words necessary.
Just can’t get enough of @squeezyjohn.bsky.social and @jonboden.bsky.social. Someone said rehearing their old songs is as good as rediscovering Star Trek. But they’re better, & boldly go where none have gone before! Place looks familiar? #Strictly rehearsals are at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social too
February 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Just can’t get enough of @squeezyjohn.bsky.social and @jonboden.bsky.social. Someone said rehearing their old songs is as good as rediscovering Star Trek. But they’re better, & boldly go where none have gone before! Place looks familiar? #Strictly rehearsals are at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social too
At Brighton Dome for the launch of brightonfestival.org 2025 with @anoushkashankar.bsky.social, interviewed by Festival CEO Lucy Davies, and introduced by Council leader Bella Sanjay. The excellent Festival programme includes Amadou and Mariam, Arooj Aftab, Seckou Keita, and Shankar herself.
February 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
At Brighton Dome for the launch of brightonfestival.org 2025 with @anoushkashankar.bsky.social, interviewed by Festival CEO Lucy Davies, and introduced by Council leader Bella Sanjay. The excellent Festival programme includes Amadou and Mariam, Arooj Aftab, Seckou Keita, and Shankar herself.
Indoor Festival of Folk @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social continues: rising star Frankie Archer, great tales by Ashley Hutchings with @matthewbannister.bsky.social, the multi-talented Edgelarks, & a lovely set from Sam Carter. Thanks to organisers @findlaynapier.bsky.social & @efdss.bsky.social and all
February 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Indoor Festival of Folk @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social continues: rising star Frankie Archer, great tales by Ashley Hutchings with @matthewbannister.bsky.social, the multi-talented Edgelarks, & a lovely set from Sam Carter. Thanks to organisers @findlaynapier.bsky.social & @efdss.bsky.social and all
I’m sorry I haven’t a clue where to go today. So I made it to the Holy of Holies where Matthew Bannister is compering the Indoor Festival of Folk, featuring the Book Club Band and many others. More follows…
February 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I’m sorry I haven’t a clue where to go today. So I made it to the Holy of Holies where Matthew Bannister is compering the Indoor Festival of Folk, featuring the Book Club Band and many others. More follows…
The Boys are Back in Town: Spiers and Boden kick off their 2025 tour at Worthing Pavilion @squeezyjohn.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The Boys are Back in Town: Spiers and Boden kick off their 2025 tour at Worthing Pavilion @squeezyjohn.bsky.social
Enchanting stories in the songs of Jim Moray and Amelia Coburn at Komedia tonight. His trad ballads urge you to discover more from the collections of Child, Sharp & Kidson. Her odes go from Grimms & the gothic to Tinder on Teeside. A delightful evening. Tickets https:// jimmoray.bandzoogle.com/shows
January 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Enchanting stories in the songs of Jim Moray and Amelia Coburn at Komedia tonight. His trad ballads urge you to discover more from the collections of Child, Sharp & Kidson. Her odes go from Grimms & the gothic to Tinder on Teeside. A delightful evening. Tickets https:// jimmoray.bandzoogle.com/shows
Sublime Sussex songs and carols from national treasure the Copper Family at Hailsham Pavilion tonight. “And you never heard so sweet” - indeed
December 21, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Sublime Sussex songs and carols from national treasure the Copper Family at Hailsham Pavilion tonight. “And you never heard so sweet” - indeed
Just as #EddiReader took the stage, I heard that @lutontown.co.uk had scored a last-minute winner. Perfect!
December 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Just as #EddiReader took the stage, I heard that @lutontown.co.uk had scored a last-minute winner. Perfect!
Sad to see the last ever edition of TykesStirrings, a valuable guide and support to folk music in Yorkshire (and much further afield) over many years. Following the demise of fRoots and Living Tradition, is there a future for writing or reading about traditional music in print?
December 3, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Sad to see the last ever edition of TykesStirrings, a valuable guide and support to folk music in Yorkshire (and much further afield) over many years. Following the demise of fRoots and Living Tradition, is there a future for writing or reading about traditional music in print?