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Brian Burke’s album launch + Adam Cooney

October 23, 2024

7:30 pm Free entry

Baldock Folk Club joint organiser Brian Burke will launch three CDs at a special night for the club on Wednesday October 23rd from 7pm.

Brian, who is known as the Baldock Balladeer and indeed has written 30 songs about the North Herts town, has been busy writing two new CDs over the past year and also producing a live CD from his traditional Irish Band Gor Jus Wrex which features the popular singer Dorrie Randall who passed away two years ago.

Brian said “The live double CD was recorded a few years ago in a local hostelry and is a warts and all sound that you might expect at a real Hooley night with some great musicians and singers who will be there on the night and give the second half of the set a real party feel.“

The other two CDs are very much a solo effort and encapsulate two themes close to the writer’s heart:
“Legends All“ features sixteen songs on people who have left a real mark on life and society and includes national names such as Nelson and Shackleton, sporting icons Rob Burrow Kevin Sinfield and Lily Parr and local legends such as the aforementioned Dorrie and Letchworth rugby player David “Copper“ Brown.

The final work is “The Sower“ and other religious rhymings which is a take on concepts and stories in Christianity and includes ballads on characters such as Moses , Barrabas and the Good Samaritan as well as a humorous Stanley Holloway type monologue on the Feeding of the 5000. It is basically a shout out for all who aim to lead caring lives in or out of Christian churches or chapels.

There will be a charitable aspect to the evening as raffle and collection will go to the Garden House Hospice and there is a special launch price of £5 per CD or all three for £12 .
With a host of great musicians it will hopefully be a night to remember at the Orange tree 🌳

Further Info from Brian 07768274037

Brian will be supported this evening by young troubadour Adam Cooney. Adam is an Oxfordshire based folk musician who sings songs that are honest, melodic, and often melancholic. He is sometimes compared to James Taylor, Donovan and Ralph McTell. Adam’s most recent EP “Sun in The Sky” was recorded at L Sound London and has had radio play on various outlets including Acoustic Routes, The Acoustic Café Radio Show and The Folk Club.

Gigs in 2023 include Alvechurch Acoustic Routes, Red Lion Folk Club (supporting The Lost Trades), Banbury Folk Club (supporting Milton Hide), Birch and Stock Folk Club (supporting Lauren South) and The Unicorn Theatre (supporting Charlie Dore).



The Tangler’s Irregulars Session

The Tangler’s Irregulars will be back at the Cock Pub on Sunday, 20th October from 2:30pm.  Why not come and join us at this lovely, friendly pub and hear some great music? Irish Traditional Music, Americana, Old Time and Country, Irish and Scottish songs, with the odd popular classic thrown in. Musicians welcome to join in but please let Brian know you’re coming 07768 274037. Everyone else welcome to come along and listen. Free entry, and a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The Cock, High Street, Baldock. SG7 6BG.

Future dates:

17th November;

8th December


Our regular club nights take place at The Orange Tree, Norton Road, Baldock, SG7 5AW every other Wednesday and are free unless otherwise stated. However do please bring some cash for the whip round for the performers – they’ve had a hard time recently and need our support! Doors open at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm.

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