An evening with Bob Fox at Cafe No9

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For almost 50 years BOB FOX has been regarded as one of “the iconic voices” of British
folk song. Deeply influenced by the working class culture and industrial history of his
native County Durham he has become a first rate exponent of storytelling through song.
A career that began during the vibrant “folk revival” of the 60s and 70s in England led
BOB into regular and extensive touring throughout the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and
New Zealand, firstly with fellow North Easterner Stu Luckley in their groundbreaking
acoustic duo and later alongside such musical heavyweights as Ralph McTell,
Richard Thompson, Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention.

In 1978 the Bob Fox & Stu Luckley debut LP record - “Nowt So Good’ll Pass” achieved
Melody Maker Folk Album of the Year and in 2000 BOB’s solo CD “Dreams Never Leave
You” was voted The Daily Telegraph’s Album of the Year.

BOB’s masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary song combined with an
outstanding guitar technique has also earned him countless nominations in the BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards over the years.

BOB has long been a favourite on the live circuit both as a solo artist and in his many
highly successful collaborations which include a duo with BILLY MITCHELL (Lindisfarne),
THE PITMEN POETS (with Jez Lowe, Billy Mitchell and Benny Graham) and the BBC
NEW RADIO BALLADS series. BOB was invited by John Tams to play the role of the
folksinger/storyteller SONGMAN in The English National Theatre’s multi-award winning
production of WARHORSE in London’s West End 2011-2013, and subsequently in the
highly acclaimed and record breaking UK, Ireland and South Africa touring version 2013-
2015 and the 10th Anniversary UK tour 2017-2019. In 2023 BOB teamed up with Jez
Lowe and Julie Matthews to present a live concert of NEW RADIO BALLADS songs and
stories and most recently has joined HOME SERVICE as lead singer.

Don’t miss a chance to experience his warm, rich voice, accompanied by a wonderful
guitar style that can both drive or embellish his supreme singing. Expect to hear songs of
love, joy, work and humour as he performs material from WarHorse, newly written songs
from the New Radio Ballad series and old favourites from his many recordings.
“………..as soon as I heard him sing I realised that Bob Fox must have one of the best voices in
England, he is an artist of great ability and integrity.” - RALPH McTELL

“It was a real joy to work with you at last after being a fan for many years. Your voice and playing are undiminished in quality and expertise.” - IAN ANDERSON (JETHRO TULL)

“Blessed with one of the best voices in British Folk Music today and coupled with astonishing
guitar technique, Bob Fox performs pure and unadulterated folk music at it’s finest.” -
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL

“Bob Fox has a gloriously rich singing voice, deep and resonant, honed by decades of
performance, he combines his agile voice with nimble guitar playing and applies his ample
talents to a repertoire of splendid material” - SING OUT! THE FOLK MAGAZINE OF THE USA

“…possibly the most complete male artist in English folk” - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

“one of the scenes superior singers his voice as confident and ebullient as ever!” - FOLK ROOTS

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.