PAPHOS FOLK & COUNTRY CLUB

PAPHOS FOLK (& COUNTRY) CLUB What:  Paphos Folk Club is an informal gathering of those who prefer their music less strident.  In deference to those with less acute hearing, a public address system is provided and instruments can be amplified, however. When:  We meet on the first Thursday of every month, from 8 p.m. till about 11. Where:  We meet at the Phoenix Social Club, Kato Paphos.  Food, frequently curry, is available. Why:  Whilst there is no shortage of rock and local music in Paphos, there is no other outlet, that we are aware of, for anglophone folk and country music, other than this club.  The club was founded some years ago and met in premises in Chlorakas.  When the original convenor moved away, its running was taken over by Phil Willcock and Paul Lowndes and moved to the Phoenix.  Phil and Paul are founder-members of Abzorba, a Paphos-based folk band that has been going since 2004, and have recently formed a country offshoot, Bandanna. How:  Intending performers are requested to contact Phil Willcock beforehand so that a schedule of acts can be drawn up.  Each performer is allotted 2 - 3 songs/tunes at a time.  When all have had a turn, we go down the list again.  Acts are confined to live music - backing tapes, recitations and drum machines are not acceptable.  More emphasis is placed on entertainment value than is common at more traditional folk clubs.  Performers are encouraged to avoid the dirge-like, wrist-slashing type of song that can sometimes be heard at the latter.  At the same time, the intention is to give an opportunity to all, irrespective of ability, to perform. Who:  The meetings are open to all.  Entrance is free to Phoenix members.  Non-members need to sign in (to satisfy police requirements) and to pay the Phoenix €2, which gives temporary membership for a week. Further information and contact details can be found on the following Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhoenixSocialClubPafos/ https://www.facebook.com/abzorbapafos/ https://www.facebook.com/bandannapaphos/