John Storey @ Crookes Folk Club

Thu Dec 04 2025 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm UTC+00:00

Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW | Sheffield

Crookes Folk Club
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John Storey @ Crookes Folk Club
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A Crookes Folk Club presentation at The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, Sheffield, S10 1NW.
*TICKETING & DOOR POLICY*
Whilst we occasionally run ticketed Friday Night Specials, entry for our regular weekly Thursday club nights is on a first-come-first-served basis and unticketed and we do not take advanced seat bookings.
Entry for regular club nights is free, we pay our guests by way of a *CASH* collection. Whilst we understand that some simply haven't the means to make a contribution and absolutely DO NOT wish to exclude them, we expect those who can to make as generous a donation as they are able in recognition of our guest's work.
*PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES BEFORE SETTING OUT*
Life is full of unexpected ups and downs, illness, weather and other unexpected things can spoil the best made plans. We may sometimes have to change our guest at short notice, or even cancel an evening altogether. To avoid disappointment please re-visit the relevant night's event for updates *BEFORE* setting out.
*JOHN STOREY
John's songwriting journey started in 2003 following a week long workshop with the acclaimed songwriter, Harvey Andrews. Since that time he has written many fine songs, sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, they usually reflect his observations around the Yorkshire area, together with songs of a biographical nature.John provides melodic guitar accompaniment to his songs often with easily learned choruses aimed at audience participation.
He has produced 6 studio CDs of his own material. On each album fine musicians from the York area provide outstanding accompaniment on flute, fiddle, keyboard, harp etc.
He is a regular performer and MC at York's Black Swan Folk Club, radio 2 folk club of the year a few years ago.
Having lived and worked here from 1970 until 1984, John always looks forward to performing Sheffield.
"John has developed into a master of the craft of songwriting. His lyrics have depth and meaning, are well constructed, thoughtful and have that all-too-often forgotten knack of being catchy and memorable. A real storyteller in the Harvey Andrews mould" ...Stan Graham
"Another notable talent...hauntingly memorable....melodic guitar accompaniment" Folk Roundabout
"You write such great songs..." David Swann.
"I really did enjoy your work..." John Munro.
"One man and his guitar.John's choice of topics during his completely self penned set were highly original and captivated me by their uniqueness-where else have I heard a lament to the red telephone box?" ... York Free Press
"Keep up the great work you are doing with the song writing..." Martyn Wyndham-Read.
"Look forward to the next collection of gems...Album sounds bloomin' brilliant"...Sarah Dean
Web: www.johnstoreymusic.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/john.storey.7393

Doors open 8:15, *PLEASE WAIT DOWNSTAIRS UNTIL CALLED*
Singers and musicians of all standards and styles are welcome to come along and do a short floor spot.
Free entry: Collection & raffle for guest.
Part of Crookes Folk Club's Autumn 2025 Season: https://www.facebook.com/events/1052426283519459

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Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW, 102 Bates Street, Sheffield, S10 1NQ, United Kingdom

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