Folk at the New Room: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are one of the best-known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today.

Outstanding musicianship, a lifelong grounding in traditional singing and instrumental playing, acclaimed original compositions but most noticeably a visceral chemistry between these two make Kerr and Fagan a perennial favourite at festivals, venues and clubs across the country.

Twice winners “Best Duo” BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS (2003, 2011)
Nancy Kerr was the 2015 “Folk Singer of the Year” (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards)

Thursday 13 July, 7.30pm – doors 7pm, café bar 6pm

Tickets £17 (£15 advance) / Concessions £15 (£13 advance)

Folk tickets include an informal folk music session in the café-bar before each folk concert from 6pm-7pm. If you know any folk tunes, bring your instruments and join in!

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John Wesley's New Room

John Wesley’s New Room is a heritage site in the heart of Bristol. It houses a museum, library, café, events and hire space. It is home to the original 18th century chapel that started the Methodist movement.

It also houses an award-winning Café and a vast reference Library. John Wesley’s New Room hosts a range of art, music and family events and is also available to hire.

Explore the Museum of John & Charles Wesley’s life and work in Bristol.

John Wesley’s New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world, located right in the heart of Bristol city centre. Founded in 1739 by John Wesley, the New Room became the cradle of the worldwide Methodist movement.

This is the place that completes the story of Bristol. This is the Room that changed the World.

It is a place where everyone is welcome to explore, step back, take time, reconnect and recharge.

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