£12
Burns Night
23 January 2025
We get our 2025 programme of events off to our customary start with a Burns Night show. The ticket price includes haggis, neeps and tatties. The haggis will be accompanied by George Turnbull on the pipes and the haggis will be suitably addressed by Ronald Sandford. Everyone is welcome, nay encouraged, to sing or recite preferably Burns but not essential. Audience numbers are limited to 40 due to the catering involved especially the mashing of the glorious neep. Always a fun night.
Bring your own bottle and glass
Admission will be by advance ticket only.
£10
John Graham & Jim Jack
13 February 2025
Way back in September we had John and Jim booked on the same bill as Forgaitherin' but unfortunately we had to cancel due to our own sound equipment difficulties. This is the promised second attempt. They have a long history together and separately. We can expect an evening of quality musicianship and singing with a rich variety of material. A fun evening instore.
Bring your own bottle and glass
£2
Singers' Night
27 February 2025
For just £2 you can come along to our regular Singers' Nights where you can play, sing, clog dance or just listen. 2024 was a great year for the Singers' Nights with anything up to 15 performers so something for everybody. (Entrance to the small hall at the side).
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£16
FARA
13 March 2025
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour around the UK in 2025, returning to some of their favourite venues and towns from a decade of touring. Presenting an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene.
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£2
Singers' Night
24 April 2025
For just £2 you can come along to our regular Singers' Nights where you can play, sing, clog dance or just listen. 2024 was a great year for the Singers' Nights with anything up to 15 performers so something for everybody. (Entrance to the small hall at the side).
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£16
Gnoss
8 May 2025
A welcome return of Gnoss. A huge hit on their last visit with record breaking merchandise queues.
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character. Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows. This has been proven through three consecutive sellout appearances at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections festival.
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£16
Siobhan Miller
22 May 2025
The very welcome return of one of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller appears with two of Scotland's finest musicians, Innes White on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle.
With four Scots Singer of the Year titles and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, Siobhan’s discography boasts five heralded solo releases - most recently, 2022’s Bloom. An out and out, freewheeling celebration of much-loved Scottish songs, Bloom deftly balances a love of traditional song with modern influences.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Siobhan Miller in intimate surrounds, and experience her stunning vocals and lyrical songs in a truly special setting.
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£20
Breabach
5 June 2025
Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative Scottish music scene.
2022 saw them release their latest studio album ‘Fàs’ and be awarded ‘Folk Band of the Year’ at the BBC ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.
Bring your own bottle and glass
£2
Singers' Night
26 June 2025
For just £2 you can come along to our regular Singers' Nights where you can play, sing, clog dance or just listen. 2024 was a great year for the Singers' Nights with anything up to 15 performers so something for everybody. (Entrance to the small hall at the side).
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£12
Joe Topping
10 July 2025
Described by Sir Tom Jones as “a Weaver of Dreams”, Joe Topping is a folk singer and multi instrumentalist from Liverpool whose singing and guitar playing regularly moves listeners to tears.
His charismatic stage presence and engaging stories have entertained audiences all over the country and all across Europe, including live sessions on BBC Radio 2, ITV television, The National Film Awards and a showcase at SXSW in Texas.
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£12
Brooks Williams
14 August 2025
Brooks Williams is one of those select few ‘'how on earth does he do it?” artists. He can sing. He can write. And, man oh man, can he play guitar.
Cambridge UK-based, Statesboro, Georgia US-born, admired by both listeners and fellow musicians, Brooks Williams has been a leading light on the acoustic music scene for three decades. FATEA says his performances show “the greatest level of true expertise.”
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£2
Singers' Night
28 August 2025
For just £2 you can come along to our regular Singers' Nights where you can play, sing, clog dance or just listen. 2024 was a great year for the Singers' Nights with anything up to 15 performers so something for everybody. (Entrance to the small hall at the side).
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£12
Flossie Malavialle
11 September 2025
Flossie Malavialle is a French born singer who was based in the North East of England from 2002 to 2019. She has become an accomplished performer playing at folk clubs and festivals all over the UK (and beyond) and supporting acts such as Fairport Convention and Show of Hands. Possibly one of Crail’s favourite performers having played the club and Festival on many occasions. A big welcome back.
Flossie’s powerful yet sensitive rendition of songs combined with her quaint northern twang and humorous banter will no doubt entertain and leave you with a smile.
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£2
Singers' Night
25 September 2025
For just £2 you can come along to our regular Singers' Nights where you can play, sing, clog dance or just listen. 2024 was a great year for the Singers' Nights with anything up to 15 performers so something for everybody. (Entrance to the small hall at the side).
Bring your own bottle and glass.
£12
Jack Rutter
9 October 2025
Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.
A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bou-zouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs.
£15
Dallahan
23 October 2025
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the
Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and
countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-
folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.
Having performed their live show in 25 countries, Dallahan have become a veteran touring
outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound, as is evident on their latest
studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ released in June 2023.
Free
Christmas Party
11 December 2025
Why not come along to our legendary Christmas Party. Free mince pies and, of course, a raffle plus load of great floor spots make this a great start to the festive period.
Proceeds from the raffle will be going to charity so donations of prizes very welcome. We are strictly limited to 50 people so if you haven't already signed up please reserve your ticket by clicking on the "Reserve Ticket" button below. Please email crailfolkclub@gmail.com
to let us know if you would prefer vegetarian mince pies.
Bring your own bottle and glass.