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Welcome to Loughborough Folk Club’s web site
The club is held at:
The Catholic Club, 20 Fennel Street, Loughborough, LE11 1UQMap
Latest Event: Friday 10th June: Maurice Dickson (flying in specially for the gig)
Quotes:
You'd have thought that, after reviewing records for what sometimes seems like a hundred years, I'd be familiar with the work of Maurice Dickson. After all, this is his sixth album and he's appeared at countless folk festivals as far apart as Sidmouth and Arran and spent many years playing folk and blues clubs throughout the land. Yet, this excellent CD is my introduction to his talent.
He's a singer-songwriter with a style somewhere between folk and blues, with, perhaps, just a dash of country. At times he reminded me of a more huskier voiced version of Peter Sarstedt and, although, on the album, his guitar playing is augmented by a host of other fine musicians, I can quite see why his solo performances go down so well.
His songs are well crafted in a variety of styles and with memorable tunes - something that can't often be said about many singer-songwriters. The recording quality is excellent and the album is professionally packaged. An object lesson for anyone else thinking of producing their own CD. (JM)
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"A CD that stopped the work and silenced the office babble"
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Music Maker Magazine
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"Gutsy and moving. Personal yet universal...with a sincerity which is a hallmark of all he does."
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John O'Reagan
(Rock'n Reel)
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"A genius performer with amazing stage presence and personality."
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Stonehaven Folk Festival
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"Maurice Dickson is one of those virtuoso artists who has never achieved super-stardom but whose amazing talent is recognised by anyone who has ever heard him play."
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The Corkman
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"One of the most talented solo artists on the festival circuit today". "Held the audience spellbound and made his guitar talk."
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Arran Folk Festival
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"If you only discover one singer songwriter this year make it Maurice Dickson - you wont regret it"
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Sean Green,
(Irish World), London
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"Lifts you up, throws you down and spins you round in the way only a seasoned pro can."
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Rob Stokes,
(Scotland on Sunday)
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You can check him out on his website www.mauricedickson.com and get a flavour of what to expect.
The venue is Fennel Street Club, 20 Fennel Street, Loughborough LE111UQ. Tickets are £8 and doors at 8pm for a prompt start at 8.30pm. For any information, just get in touch, with Cath on 07779287685
last updated 1 June 2011
Apologies for the lack of updates for the last several months; due to illness
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