The duo from Northern Ireland Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland fill the guest spot at Irvine Folk Club on Wednesday 28th November. Fil is a singer and songwriter, her husband Tom is a fine percussionist and both are well known and respected musicians on the folk circuit. Fil has recently released her sixth CD A Place Of My Own. It is a collection of material first released in the 1930’s and 40’s by female singers. The album was produced by husband Tom.
Fil & Tom have fairly lengthy links with Irvine Folk Club. For those who have not heard them, prepare for a wide range of material from blues and folk and country to contemporary as well as self-penned stuff. Fil does not have the classic modern female ‘folk’ voice. It is much softer and less hard-edged. Tom is a talented multi-instrumentalist, backing vocalist and studio recording engineer. His interest in percussion stretches to instruments from all over the world and his instruments include bodhran, congas, bongos, the African djembe…and really just about anything that can be hit or shaken! Both Fil & Tom are involved with teaching music.
Be prepared to be entertained by the easy on the ear Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland at Irvine Folk Club on Wednesday 28th November with some understated and subtle arrangements and fine singing.
The Club meets in Vineburgh Community Centre, starts at 8pm and it’s BYOB.
Elsewhere, The Star Folk Club is on the move. They will be flitting from their present venue at The Saints to basement of The Admiral in Waterloo Street. The first night there is Tuesday 12th February. The Admiral is just five minutes from Glasgow Central and yes, The Star will be meeting on Tuesday nights at The Admiral.
Finally, Martin Fay – one of the founder members of The Chieftains – has died. Martin played fiddle for almost 40 years with the band.