in‑person events at The Guide Dog, Bevois Valley, were suspended
in March 2020, due to COVID19. Meetings there have restarted, but
it’s conceivable that interruption could happen again: this info is published on the probability that it won’t.
We also meet at other venues, incl. The Wellington Arms, Freemantle
Page updated August 3rd '22
I love these most enjoyable. The Focsle crew is a delightful bunch, including some breathtakingly good performers (Austin, Texas)
love the atmosphere of FOCSLE [Music] as well as the range of styles
enhanced further by having a theme it really brought out the best in people
a very enjoyable evening especially when quite a few other [online] sessions are getting a bit tired.
Well done for playing such a big part in keeping so many people sane through these strange times (Staffs., UK)
Thanks for all the warmth you put into your hosting. Felt welcomed and included muchly enjoyed this (St Paul, Minnesota)
your session is too good so it’s too successful (Berkhamsted, UK)
Fantastic — great session amazing! Lovely entertaining a range of talented performers
Excellent again wonderful sessions every week (from around US & UK)
Thanks for the much-needed musical fix today. And for the creative theme ideas. (Eugene, Oregon)
your group is in Premier League. (Southport, Lancs.)
I rate your 2 sessions as the tops! [= FOCSLE Music and a US-based virtual ‘cousin’] (Coventry, UK)
* 60 years ago, when The Fo’c’sle Folk Club launched, it was ‘on brand’ for new port-based ventures to point up their maritime city connections, hence the pun. It’s pronounced “folks’ll” [not “fox’ll”]; also “forecastle” – from which the term fo’c’s’le derives – is the upper deck in the bow of a sailing ship where the crew were quartered, and would relax to play tunes and sing
Gathering in nice Real Ale pubs accustomed to live music maintains our previous ‘feel’.
Though not a hostelry, the unpretentious nature of “The First” suits the folk world’s outlook, too.
Please sign up to FOCSLE Music’s regular 2‑oømaround list, for info about virtual events,
or this one, for in-person Sings and – fingers crossed – guests.