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Wizz Jones, Croydon’s pioneer of folk music, has died aged 86
He gave lessons to Keith Richards, had Bruce Springsteen cover his songs and was copied by Eric Clapton. His Times obituary described him as a guitarist who ‘should have been superstar’ Wizz Jones, described as one of the seminal musicians … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Croydon Folk Club, Music, Poetry, Thornton Heath
Tagged Addiscombe, Berlin, Bruce Springsteen, Croydon Folk Club, Eric Clapton, folk music, Keith Richards, Leslie Arms, Ralph McTell, Rod Stewart, Sir Philip Game Centre, Streets of London, The Rolling Stones, Thornton Heath, Wizz Jones
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Oval Tavern beer festival launches with O’Hooley and Tidow
As part of their “Summat’s Brewin” beer tour, award-winning folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow are visiting the The Oval Tavern, Croydon, on Thursday, October 8. The performance by the BBC Folk Awards 2015 finalists will mark The Oval Tavern’s beer … Continue reading
Oval Tavern folk club presents Haddo: Nov 14
Posted in Addiscombe West, Music, Pubs
Tagged Addiscombe West, folk, folk music, Green Party, Music, Oval Tavern
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