The Folk Detectives

Event information

“A cheeky and comic romp … overflowing with comedy, music, song, and lively audience participation.” Sidmouth Herald.
“One of the most entertaining shows available anywhere in the folkie world.” Mike Norris, Classic Folk
The Folk Detectives are Matthew Crampton and Paul Hutchinson, ditching any reputation they have built as singer-storyteller and maestro accordionist in this misguided assault on accepted wisdom.
Their mission as Folk Detectives is ‘to uphold the lore – the Folklore.’ This leads them to forward outlandish theories: morris dancing, for example, actually originated in ancient Egypt and is closely linked to the building of pyramids. Yes, really. Oh, and Little Musgrave was not so little after all.
If this were not bad enough, The Folk Detectives present their nonsense in a format for which they are ill suited – a podcast, recorded before a live audience. Their previous twelve pilots all failed, thanks to technical incompetence, audience revolt, and guests not turning up or suing the producers. But hope springs eternal – and Crampton & Hutchinson firmly believe their new thirteenth pilot will secure the truth and success they so desperately crave.
You should exercise great caution in attending any event run by The Folk Detectives. But should you risk it, expect wild lecture, strange songs, radio ads for dodgy sponsors, Paul’s ‘session tips’, and the likely non-appearance of notable guests. You have been warned.
Rosslyn Court
Expect a small, seated, friendly, quirky, listening venue with a heart – we have a tiny bar selling beer, wine, cider and hot and cold drinks -nibbly stuff and always a cake. The venue is accessible, on one level. You will be seated at tables or in rows, according to numbers in the audience.
The first hour of concerts is livestreamed on YouTube. You can watch it any time after 7.30 on the night of the concert via the Rosslyn Court Website. There is an exclusive second set for the audience in the room, including a Q&A with the performers. We ask you to make a donation, please, when you watch the livestream to help us to continue this service.
In buying a ticket you are entered for the Rosslyn Court raffle. You may win a CD …or a “Who Gives A Crap” emergency toilet roll! WGAC donate half their profits to water charities and are plastic free. People who donate or engage with the live chat during the concert are also entered into the raffle.
There is usually a floor singer and often a 2-minute community slot informing us of what happens locally. The second half starts with a Q&A and is not livestreamed. If you think of something you want to know more about in the first half, just ask! Sometimes there is another floor song.
The concerts usually finish well before 10. Except for Tim Edey because he is unstoppable. (We also run a B&B here hahaha)
If you want to view the livestream after midnight of the concert date then go to the livestream option on the website where all the old livestreams live.
Tickets are £16. We have a few at £8 and some at £24 to help us to subsidise the concessionary tickets.
Please ring for more details, 07902140248
See you soon
Morag
Rosslyn Court
morag@rosslyncourt.com
07902140248