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Borough Park Bowling Club, Redcar.

1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar, TS10 2FD

11 upcoming events

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Tue 24 NovDoors 19:15

Jez Lowe at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Jez Lowe is a much-travelled and much-admired singer and songwriter who has released twenty-plus albums of original songs over the last forty years, earning himself a loyal following along the way as well as a raft of awards and nominations. His songs have been recorded by over seventy of his peers, ranging from “old guard” acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners, Wizz Jones, Cherish The Ladies, The Tannahill Weavers, Gordon Bok, Mary Black and Bob Fox, to the newer breed of performers like The Unthanks, Megson, The Young Uns and The Duhks. He was also a principal writer on the award-winning BBC Radio Ballads series and is a regular presenter on BBC Radio Four’s “Open Country” programme. Jez continues to record and to tour world-wide, and every performance is a celebration of his witty and incisive writing coupled with great musicianship and exceptional audience engagement. Jez Lowe’s latest album “Oubliette” has received outstanding reviews from across the folk music world, and was hailed by Fatea Magazine as “destined to become a folk classic in the top echelons of Jez’s already illustrious and extensive canon.”

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Tue 19 Jan 2027Doors 19:15

Marie Little at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Marie Little is always a delightful guest performer, bringing new material as well as old favourites, which is why we invite her back every January! A native of Salford who now lives in the North-East of England, Marie has been around the folk scene for many years and has appeared at clubs and festivals all over the UK and Europe. A well-respected figure, her CV includes several albums as well as TV, radio and Festival appearances. Her material ranges from industrial and contemporary songs of social significance, through to music hall and country music, all of which have her unique stamp of quality. Marie has never lost her old Salford chat and earthiness. This, along with her warm personality and choice of good quality songs delivered in a relaxed manner, has made her both popular and a must for folk calendars everywhere. Country, folk or music hall, hilarious, sad or thought provoking, you never know what blend you’ll get in one of Marie’s performances.

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Tue 23 Feb 2027Doors 19:15

Steve Tilston at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from the wonderful Steve Tilston. Steve is a hugely talented award-winning performer and this is a great opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening of music, featuring his own critically acclaimed material, alongside unique arrangements of other favourites. Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a brilliant guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque” but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a style that is recognisably Tilston. “There are guitarist-singers in whom either the guitaring or the singing dominates; with Tilston they’re a beautifully-integrated whole.” Andrew Cronshaw His latest studio album Last Call possibly his final recording of original songs is out now. Steve says, “Last Call is an album I’m very proud of and in my opinion contains some of my best work.” “...great stuff...great fun, wonderful playing and top songs, what more do you want from an evening.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 “The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris “A great narrator on top form.” **...

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Tue 16 Mar 2027Doors 19:15

Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from top Canadian musicians Rachel & Darren. Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ignite the stage with a bold, fiery blend of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk energy. Their music is a thrilling fusion of driving rhythms, haunting melodies, and masterful instrumentation—at once deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. With a dynamic mix of vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, and whistles, they breathe new life into age-old tunes while crafting original songs that feel instantly timeless. Every performance is a vibrant journey through their unique sound - passionate, precise, and irresistibly alive. With over a decade of international touring and recording as core members of the award-winning Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are now forging a new path with their latest collaborative project, Home. This bold new venture has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award for Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year, and earning nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the East Coast Music Awards. Rachel Davis,...

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Tue 27 Apr 2027Doors 19:15

Starboard at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from four piece folk band Starboard. Starboard are a 4 piece band who together have a long association with music in the Teesside and East Cleveland area. The band have a versatile approach, performing in folk venues and a variety of social settings. The emphasis is on enjoyment and audience participation.

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Tue 18 May 2027Doors 19:15

Gaelforce at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Gaelforce are a superb Celtic Folk Rock band, winners of the introducing stage 2023 at the Great British Folk Festival by public vote. Since then, the band have played at numerous festivals & many sell out concerts in the UK & overseas. The band play traditional celtic songs & tunes in a folk rock style with highland bagpipes, fiddle, electric guitar, bass & drums. It should be a lively night with these classic folk rockers!

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Tue 15 Jun 2027Doors 19:15

Skinner and T'witch at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Drawing on music-hall and vaudeville traditions, Skinner & T’witch combine original comedy and satire with folk, flamenco and theatre-style songs. Their influences include Flanders and Swann, Jake Thackray, Noel Coward, Kurt Weill, Leonard Cohen, Bert Jansch, and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Performing together since 2014, they have released six albums, toured extensively across the UK, Australia and the US, and represented the UK at the prestigious Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference 2020 in New Orleans. Supported by folk and roots DJs worldwide, their music has reached the Top 20 in both the FAI Folk Chart’s Top Songs and Top Artists lists. We love them!

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Tue 13 Jul 2027Doors 19:15

Damien Barber with Mike Wilson at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

MIKE WILSON & DAMIEN BARBER Nominated Best Duo in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards A proud Norfolk man and heavily influenced by such earlier Norfolk singers as Walter Pardon and Peter Bellamy, Damien is a stylish and distinctive singer, be it unaccompanied or alongside his guitar or concertina. Though he has now resided for some time in West Yorkshire, his roots remain firmly planted in his beloved East Anglia. Mike Wilson is the youngest member of the inimitable Wilson Family, the powerful Teesside singing siblings who have raised the rafters at many a festival or folk club event over the years. His musical heritage remains emphatically that of the North East – an evocative mixture of rural and industrial folk songs, both traditional and modern. Together, Damien and Mike share an incredibly rich repertoire of traditional songs from around the country, as well as drawing on the work of modern folk writers such as Peter Bellamy, Ewan MacColl and Mike Waterson.

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Tue 7 Sep 2027Doors 19:15

Halcyon Days at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Talented trio delivering highly listenable folk/Americana. Paul Cornwall grew up on the South Coast and began a varied musical career by performing in the Folk Clubs of Sussex and Hampshire from the age of fourteen. He met New York State born singer and multi-instrumentalist Christina Marie while they were both studying music at Newcastle University. Middlesbrough born bass player and lyricist Dave Hamilton completes the line-up. They have been together for five years now and play a mixture of original and traditional material, with a few choice covers and fiddle tunes thrown in. They released their debut CD in 2026 and are currently working on the follow up.

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Tue 12 Oct 2027Doors 19:15

Sue Conroy at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Described by Sean Cooney (The Young’uns) as a “committed and thoughtful songwriter who crafts her works with great care”, Sue Conroy emerged on the North East Folk and Acoustic scene to wide acclaim. Her varied repertoire of original songs have led to frequent comparisons with the politics of Billy Bragg, the passion of Grace Petrie and the humour and lyrical dexterity of Victoria Wood. Rock’n’Reel magazine’s columnist Robb Johnson named her as his tip for 2026. (Rock’n’Reel Jan/Feb 2026). As well as numerous bookings within the North East, including a sold out show in Durham, she has played at Folk Clubs and Festivals all over the country. Sue’s impressive and prolific songwriting, distinctive voice and accomplished guitar-playing, and strong stagecraft have earned her a warm response and a growing following. Known for writing catchy sing-along choruses, her act incorporates feisty protest songs, humorous ditties and dreamy, lyrical ballads capturing her love of the outdoors. Check out Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shfep or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SueConroy-y7k

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Tue 16 Nov 2027Doors 19:15

Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter have been writing, performing and bickering together for nearly 20 years. They have produced 4 studio albums of songs about shipyards, prostitutes, trips to the seaside, self-deprecating amusing songs and protest anthems. Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter can be relied on to put on a brilliant show, firmly rooted in the folk music tradition, but including some hints of jazz and blues and other genres. Most of all, they are fun and joyous entertainers They are an absolute one off. They have a quirky and distinctive style, with Brian’s unusual and accomplished guitar technique the perfect accompaniment to Sally’s unique voice. They love what they do, and their aim is to entertain, with songs that make you laugh, or cry, or just think.

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