With the exception of a few days in the run up to Christmas we meet every Monday at The Castle Public House, Harrow on The Hill
Tickets
Except for specific special evenings, we don’t sell tickets in advance.
However, if you are travelling a long way for a particular event drop an e-mail to
and we will make sure you are accommodated!
Monday 11th November – Themed Open Evening – Autumn
Monday 18th November – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 25th November – Guest Evening – Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman entry £12
Dave and Anni joined forces in 1985, after spending many years around the folk club scene, in which time they featured on several albums made by other performers.
Anni has developed a specialist repertoire of songs originating from her native North East, and Dave has been writing songs in traditional vein since 1982 many of these are widely sung and have become part of the general song repertoire of singers all over the world.
Monday 2nd December – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 9th December – Herga’s Christmas party – Seasonally Themed Open evening
Monday 16th December – Guest Evening – Larry Kaplan entry £10
“Old Zeb,” “Song for Gale,” “Song for The Bowdoin,” John,” “ Get Her Into Shore,” “Selling The Isabel”—- just a few examples of the extensive offering of some of the best contemporary ballads from New England, along its shores, and beyond you will find in modern folk music today. His songs have been performed and recorded by many respected artists and audiences around the world—compositions respectful of tradition, poignant stories in song, honest, highly singable… always memorable.
Born in Boston, Larry now calls both London, England, and Essex, Connecticut home. He worked for many years on traditional vessels in Maine, sailed on and helped restore the Schooner, Bowdoin, and has released four CDs through Folk Legacy Records, “ Worth All The Telling,” “Songs For An August Moon,” “Furthermore,” and his newest, “True Enough.” No Depression, the Folk Roots Magazine has called Larry’s music “some of the most finely crafted songs in folk music today.” He is the recipient of multiple best folk CDs of the year by leading folk radio programs across the US and Europe, and tours regularly in Europe as well as across the US. A multi-instrumentalist and fine singer, Larry is very pleased to share his fine music with us.
Monday 23rd December – Singing Carols in the Bar – From 21:00
Monday 30th December – Come-all-Ye Open Evening
Monday 6 January 2025 – Come-all-Ye Open Evening
Monday 13th January 2025 – Guest Evening – Hamish Currie £10
The Main Man behind the Berkhamsted Campaign for Real Music, and the Berkhamsted Ukulele Random Players (BURP), Hamish remains a talented and engaging solo performer, singing a broad repertoire of the songs that have captured his attention, from Elvis Costello to Trad Ballads.
Monday 20th January 2025 – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 27th January 2025 – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 3rd February 2025 – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 10th February 2025 – Guest Evening TBD
Monday 17th February 2025 – Come-all-Ye Open evening
Monday 24th February2025 – Come-all-Ye Open evening
No tickets are sold in advance, but if you want to be sure to get in send an e-mail to oldtimetim(at)gmail.com By popular request the virtual sessions are still being run every Monday evening for those unable to easily attend in person. To be added to the distribution list for log-in details each week send an e-mail to oldtimetim(*at*)gmail.com, or sign up using the form on our ‘contact’ page.
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Free Entry on Singaround and Theme Nights – Arrive from 7:30pm for the chance buy a drink and chat. There is now food available again at The Castle on Monday nights, serving until 21:30
Led by a compere, everyone gets the chance to play or sing. All are welcome to perform or simply sit back and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. Raffle tickets are sold for a bottle of fine wine.
We look forward to seeing you on The Hill! 