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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON: 17 JUNE 2025 James Keelaghan James Keelaghan has spent decades weaving the past into melody and, in doing so, he has become one of the genre's most respected torchbearers. With his lilting baritone and rhythmic guitar work, he creates songs that aren't just heard - they're felt. His philosophy is evident in songs like "Kiri's Piano," a haunting portrayal of the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II, and in "Fires of Calais," where he captures the tension and desperation of the Dunkirk evacuation during WWII, while "Cold Missouri Waters," perhaps one of his most iconic works, recounts the harrowing Mann Gulch fire of 1949.... James Keelaghan's work reads like history rendered in sepia, sung with both reverence and rebellion, so it's no surprise that he often draws comparisons to narrative giants like Stan Rogers or Gordon Lightfoot, but his voice, both literal and metaphorical, is distinctly his own. Despite some heavy themes, his music never wallows. Instead, it uplifts through its craftsmanship, the melodies carrying listeners like a steady river through turbulent stories. Whether he is performing in a packed theatre or a cozy folk club, James brings history alive. And in a world that often rushes to forget, his songs serve as powerful reminders that the past is never truly past. Please do come early (Doors open at 7.15pm) if you are planning to sit with a large group of friends. For further information, please E-mail: dartfordfolkclub@gmail.com |
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Tuesday evenings
GUEST LIST FOR 2025
8.00pm - 10.30pm
** LIST OF ARTISTS FOR JANUARY TO EARLY OCTOBER **
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PAM & ALAN COLLS
| Founders of the Dartford Folk Club, Pam and Alan Colls ran the Club together for over 40 years, booking an amazing variety of artists within the Folk genre. Sadly both Pam and Alan have passed away but, at our 50th Birthday celebrations in October 2023, the team, guests and audience raised a glass to remember their friendship, achievements and amazing contributions to the music world. The Dartford Folk Club is now managed by a small team of original members in memory of and as a legacy to Pam & Alan's love for music. For further information, bookings and enquiries please E-mail: dartfordfolkclub@gmail.com | |||||||||