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Sep 21 2022
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Tooting Folk: update

Hi all,

So, we are sad to announce that we are going to be putting Tooting Folk on indefinite hiatus.

We were looking forward to hosting events over the next few months but unfortunately due to issues with the venue we won’t be able to now.

Myself and Sarah no longer live in Tooting or anywhere near Tooting and it has already been a lot of work trying to keep the night going from so far away over the past few years. Combined with the impact of Covid-19 and the struggle to get enough money to pay the acts properly, we don’t think we can keep it going.

We will hopefully be opening a new folk night somewhere closer to where we live in Lewisham, so please do keep an out for that. Also, if anyone would like to take over Tooting Folk and continue running it somewhere in Tooting please do get in touch.

As it stands, however, we’ve enjoyed hosting the events in the Selkirk and the Gorringe Park and it’s a pity we have to draw it to a close. Thanks to everyone who came along to listen and perform and all the featured acts!

Hopefully see you all soon in a different setting!

Alex & Sarah

Aug 22 2022
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Tooting Folk 3rd September 2022

Hi all,

After another hiatus while the Gorringe Park was renovated, Tooting Folk night is back in action again!

As usual, we’ll have a mix of open floor spots for those who want to sing or perform and we also have our featured act, Joe Wilkes!

Joe is a tremendous London-based singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter who has played alongside Bert Jansch, Leon Rosselson and Davy Graham and has been described as a “major talent” by R2 Magazine.

Those who want to perform should come along at 7:30pm to put your name on the list.

Doors 7:30pm. Music starts at 8pm. Entry £5 on the door (cash only – no pre-booking, sorry!)

Upstairs at the Gorringe Park, 29 London Road, Tooting, SW17 9JR
See y’all there!

Any queries, call/message 07375481959 (Sarah) or 07951163434 (Alex)

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Mar 24 2022
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Saturday 2nd April Zoom singaround

Hi all,

The Gorringe Park is being renovated in April and, so, we’re instead going to have a Zoom singaround, before we come back in May with the Brazen Thieves!

A few people had expressed an interest in keeping the online gigs going after lockdown so hopefully might see a few old non-London-based faces!

If you want to join, just download Zoom (if you haven’t already) and then click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87076742137…

Meeting ID: 870 7674 2137

Passcode: 4tDfk6

You’ll be placed in a ‘meeting room’ and then I’ll accept your entry to the Zoom meeting.

Trying to avoid gatecrashers – a problem we’ve had a couple times now – so if I don’t know you or someone else can’t vouch for you I might send a message to you before accepting you just to check.

We’ll be hosting the Zoom meeting from 7:30pm – send me a chat message in the application if you want to play/sing a song and I’ll sign you up. Music will kick off at 8pm, just like the normal events. We’ll finish sometime after 11pm.

Check you have “use Original Sound” activated on Zoom. If you have a decent microphone and/or camera, do use it!

Any questions, send a message on 07951163434.

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Nov 23 2021
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4th December *Christmas* featuring Lunch Special plus floorspots

Hi all!

Christmas is almost upon us! Kind of.

And for our Christmas gig we have lined up the terrific Lunch Special as our featured act.

Lunch Special are a trio who perform a tubthumping mix of bluegrass, country, and gospel, combining mind-blowing vocals, close-knit harmonies, and rambunctious energy.

As before, there will be floor spots for those who want to sing a song, perform a tune or play the spoons.

Those who want to perform should come along at 7:30pm to put your name on the list.

Feel free to come armed with a few Christmas songs as well!

Doors 7:30pm. Music starts at 8pm. Entry £5 on the door (cash only – no pre-booking, sorry!)

Upstairs at the Gorringe Park, 29 London Road, Tooting, SW17 9JR

See y’all there!

Any queries, call/message 07375481959 (Sarah) or 07951163434 (Alex)

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/222767053298723

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Jun 22 2021
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Tooting Folk on Tooting Bec Common 3rd July 2021

Hi all,

The last outdoor Tooting Folk on Tooting Common was a great success and so – again weather permitting – we’re going to do another one on 3rd July!

Bring a picnic, bring some drinks and bring something to sit on if you can – would recommend camping chairs which you can buy for around £10 in Asda and probably other stores too.

Let’s aim to meet at the shaded area just southwest of the cafe from 2pm – here is the link on Google Maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/jhBYa8etAhbZgdgn7

Screenshot:


If you have any questions, message me on 07951163434.

Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!

FB event: https://fb.me/e/PpemPe33

Alex & Sarah

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May 04 2021
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Tooting Folk on Tooting Bec Common 5th June 2021

Hi all!

Assuming the weather is good and with rules on outdoor gatherings being loosened, on 5th June we are going to attempt to do a singaround in Tooting Common!

Bring a picnic, bring some drinks and bring something to sit on if you can – would recommend camping chairs which you can buy for around £10 in Asda and probably other stores too.

Let’s aim to meet at the shaded area just southwest of the cafe from 2pm – here is the link on Google Maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/jhBYa8etAhbZgdgn7

Screenshot:


If you have any questions, message me on 07951163434.

Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!

FB event: https://fb.me/e/4pv4KOVLq

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Apr 03 2021
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3rd April Tooting Folk Zoom singaround

Hi all!

One more Zoom singaround at least on 3rd April – but hopefully we might be able to transition back to physical singing sooner rather than later!

If you want to join, just download Zoom (if you haven’t already) and then click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243968653?pwd=WHUyRmNBQ21LaWpDUURXMEJGMjkvQT09

When prompted, type this password: 307789

Meeting ID: 852 4396 8653

You’ll be placed in a ‘meeting room’ and then I’ll accept your entry to the Zoom meeting.

Trying to avoid gatecrashers – a problem we’ve had a couple times now – so if I don’t know you or someone else can’t vouch for you I might send a message to you before accepting you just to check.

We’ll be hosting the Zoom meeting from 7:30pm – send me a chat message in the application if you want to play/sing a song and I’ll sign you up. Music will kick off at 8pm, just like the normal events.

We’ll finish sometime after 11pm.

Check you have “use Original Sound” activated on Zoom.

If you have a decent microphone and/or camera, do use it!

Any questions, send a message on 07951163434.

FB event: https://fb.me/e/1ulCVNK60

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Feb 02 2021
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6th February Tooting Folk Zoom singaround

Hi all!

Dry January is over and Tooting Folk is back for another Zoom singaround on 6th February!

If you want to join, just download Zoom (if you haven’t already) and then click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81151097092…

When prompted, type this password: 265412

Meeting ID: 811 5109 7092

You’ll be placed in a ‘meeting room’ and then I’ll accept your entry to the Zoom meeting.

Trying to avoid gatecrashers – a problem we’ve had a couple times now – so if I don’t know you or someone else can’t vouch for you I might send a message to you before accepting you just to check.

We’ll be hosting the Zoom meeting from 7:30pm – send me a chat message in the application if you want to play/sing a song and I’ll sign you up.

Music will kick off at 8pm, just like the normal events.

We’ll finish sometime after 11pm.Check you have “use Original Sound” activated on Zoom.

If you have a decent microphone and/or camera, do use it!Any questions, send a message on 07951163434

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Nov 05 2020
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7th November Tooting Folk Zoom singaround

Hi all,

Sorry guys, I know it’s been a while since we’ve had a Tooting Folk session, for a variety of reasons. I had hoped to be working on setting up some live gigs again but, alas, it was not to be.

So, since we’re going back into lockdown I thought I’d restart the sessions on a monthly basis on the first Saturday of the month, like the live gigs used to be.

The set-up is the same as before – if you want to join, just download Zoom (if you haven’t already) and then click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83120637357?pwd=QTJlRkFjYnp5bjRhNU1yQmJOTE1yUT09

When prompted, type this password: 736760

Meeting ID: 831 2063 7357

You’ll be placed in a ‘meeting room’ and then I’ll accept your entry to the Zoom meeting.

Trying to avoid gatecrashers so if I don’t know you or someone else can’t vouch for you I might send a message to you before accepting you just to check.

We’ll be hosting the Zoom meeting from 7:30pm – send me a chat message in the application if you want to play/sing a song and I’ll sign you up. Music will kick off at 8pm, just like the normal events. We’ll finish sometime after 11pm.

Check you have “use Original Sound” activated on Zoom. If you have a decent microphone and/or camera, do use it!

Any questions, send a message on 07951163434.

Hope to see some of you there!

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Jul 15 2020
Gig, Uncategorized

17th July Tooting Folk Zoom singaround

Hi all!

Once again, this Friday 17th July we will indeed be hosting another Zoom singaround.

If you want to join, just download Zoom (if you haven’t already) and then click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83484132829?pwd=a29KeWJKRG9CVHlGVzF4U250MnZ5QT09

When prompted, type this password: 333775

Meeting ID: 834 8413 2829

You’ll be placed in a ‘meeting room’ and then I’ll accept your entry to the Zoom meeting.

Trying to avoid gatecrashers – a problem we’ve had a couple times now – so if I don’t know you or someone else can’t vouch for you I might send a message to you before accepting you just to check.

We’ll be hosting the Zoom meeting from 7:30pm – send me a chat message in the application if you want to play/sing a song and I’ll sign you up. Music will kick off at 8pm, just like the normal events. We’ll finish sometime after 11pm.

Check you have “use Original Sound” activated on Zoom. If you have a decent microphone and/or camera, do use it!

Any questions, send a message on 07951163434.
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