Fanny Hatstand is dedicated to promoting high quality original live music and events. Fanny's operation is master-minded from her secret headquarters somewhere in Somerset.
Fanny’s Meadow August 1st-4th 2024
Tickets are still on sale and flying out fast and furiously for our beautiful 500-capacity family-friendly (but still edgy) 4-day spectacular! Get'em quick! Weekend, day or evening ones available.
As well as delicious food stands, The Crayfish Bar, workshops, theatre, circus, stalls, dog agility, Dads in dresses, confusticating games, acoustic sign-up stages, emerging songwriters, art installations and the legendary fireside jam we’ve got a cracking line up which includes: King Salami, Loonaloop, Don Kipper, The Gin Bowlers, Rory McLeod, Madalisto, Ma Polaine’s Great Decline, The Burning Glass, Mike West, The Mudd Clubb, Tellinger& Fresk, Joplin Parnel, Lucy and Hazel, Daisy Beau, Gavin Fairhall Lever, Olya, Jess Collins and Charlie Wheatley, Jack Kearns, The Bohmianauts, Owl In The Sun, Clay Bottom Jug Busters, Trudgeons Trad Jazz Troubadours, Bex McGinty, The Steven Paris Arrangement, Kate Scott…….
Get ready for the finale of our gorgeous winter season gigs- and what a set of dreamy events they have been. Thank you to everyone who has come along and supported independent original music over the cold damp days of winter, we’ve seen it through!
The last but not least gig in our winter and spring season, what a way to finish! Hands of the Heron will mesmerise and transport you with their effortless blending of sparing choral folk & spellbinding chamber pop, richly layered with strings, drones & reeds.
As the days grow longer and the weeds begin to sprout we can throw off our winter vests and start enjoying spring, so just before throwing caution to the wind we‘re celebrating all those vests that have kept the chills away, with our one day indoor(maybe a bit outdoor) extravaganza of music and crafty doings ! Fanny’s Vinter Vest !
First out of the draw we’ll have an emerging artists show-case where new material can raise its head proudly for our supportive anticipatory audience.
There will be forest school crafts, wood-crafts, percussive dance workshops, storytelling and some other surprises to dip into throughout the afternoon and evening.
We’ll have some lovely late afternoon jazz from The Old Malt House Jazz Band followed by a mighty folkathon with the multi talented James Patrick Gavin, Jess Collins and Charlie Wheatley. This will include original music, a ceilidh and a folk session, if you turn up with an instrument and join in the session there’s a drink and a hearty soup awaiting you.
Our cafe and bar will be serving alcoholic beverages, hot food, snacks, tea and cake.
There’s something for everyone no matter how old or young , so come along and throw off your Vinter Vests with us.
Saturday March 9th 3.oopm -10.oopm
The Pickle Factory Allhallows Road Easton BS5 OHH
Fanny’s Roving Folk Club
Around About Dusk Somerset mini Tour Feb 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
What a treat to welcome back Around About Dusk, an original project from some of the infamous musicians often seen capering about as The Gin Bowlers. They offer a unique journey through the vibrant fusion of New Orleans jazz, European folk, and old-time influences, their music features captivating melodies and harmonies, telling tales of wonder and nature with nods to chanson and musette.
Wishing you all a very merry festive time and looking forward to seeing you at our winter delights in 2024.
Fanny’s Roving Folk Club November 24th
Gavin Fairhall Lever at Fanny HQ. Langport.
A delightful evening of contemporary folk performed by world class trio. Gavin Fairhall Leverbrings together three acclaimed musicians to present a fresh, contemporary folk music born of their diverse roots. Irish punk fiddle meets jazz bass and Balkan guitar, in a colourful mix of the traditional and the original. Together, the venturesome internationally acclaimed trio represent the best of collaborative creation, and are a compelling new voice on the contemporary folk scene Fanny’s infamous HQ kitchen has doubled in size as she’s knocked a wall down to create an intimate folk club of her very own. We have emerging artist De Ja Vu opening the evening and there will be a bar and a delicious seasonal heart warming supper if you fancy one. If it looks like it’ll be a squash and a squeeze then we’ll move across the road to the Angel pub skittle alley.
On the door music tickets £15 (standing room only)
Fanny’s Roving Folk Club December 3rd
The Gin Bowlers at The Zig Zag Building. Glastonbury.
A thrilling suffusion of Sunday afternoon Jazz and swing to get you tingling with delight. The Gin Bowlers need no introduction, their legendary naughtiness and infectious zeal and energy will have us all on our feet. Dress for factory life as heating is experimental at the Zig Zag but dancing and the delicious zig zag Sunday Supper will definitely get the cockles warmed up.
The Zig Zag Building Moreland Road Glastonbury BA6 9FT
Doors 3.00pm fun and games, food and dancing until 7.30pm.
Erika Lewis is better known as the vocalist with New Orleans ’ Tuba Skinny’ jazz band, since moving onto solo projects she has been creating American originals of her own . She is joined on her grass roots UK tour by guitarist and songwriter Steven Paris and multi instrumentalist/songwriter, Leonie Evans. Together they create a rich musical tapestry drawing from the blues, gospel, country, jazz and the roots of American folk music.
Don’t miss the chance to catch these incredible musicians on their whistle stop UK tour.
Thursday October 12th- Fanny HQ Langport TA10 9PR (address given when tickets purchased) Limited tickets. Doors 7.30pm
Join us for a unique evening with the musicians, sharing a delicious home cooked seasonal 2 course dinner followed by a bespoke performance. Ticket numbers are limited and must be booked in advance. Tickets £40.00 .
Friday October 13th- The Zig Zag Building Glastonbury BA6 9FT Doors 7.30pm
Get your dancing shoes on as The Zig Zag community open their doors and welcome us in. There will be food, drinks, cocktails, an up-cycled clothing sale, art, sculpture and plenty of amazing music.
Tickets are going like hot-cakes for our 500 capacity 4 day family friendly weekend of fabulous music, free workshops, silliness and fun. We have just about any kind of ticket you like from ‘the full monty’ to ‘just popping out for the evening’. See you there- you’ll know where once you get your ticket. XX Fanny
