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November - 2025
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Saturday 15th |
Blues Trail, Tenby Blues Festival SHOW NOW CANCELLED |
12:00 |
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Disappointed to announce that Tenby Blues Festival have cancelled my appearances on the Blues Trail due to 'venue problems.' |
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Sunday 16th |
Blues Trail, Tenby Blues Festival SHOW NOW CANCELLED |
14:30 |
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Most disappointed to say that Tenby Blues Festival have cancelled my appearances on the Blues Trail due to 'venue problems.' |
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Wednesday 19th |
Wordsmithery, Start Yard, Birkenhead |
19:00 |
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Two 20-minute sets at respected Wordsmithery songs/poetry night at Start Yard, 108 Church Street, Birkenhead CH41 5JA (near Birkenhead Priory). Funky venue with bar and cafe. Doors 7pm and finishes at 10pm. Adm £6 on the door. |
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Thursday 20th |
Wrexham Folk & Acoustic Club - the TDH Band |
19:30 |
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Raphael is delighted to contribute harmonica and backing vocals to the Tom Dick & Harry Band when he is available. Here's a rare gig for the 5-piece acoustic band featuring Tom Degney (mandolin, dobro, banjo)\, Dick (Richard) Davies (lead vocal, guitar), Harry Robertson (lead vocal, guitar) and John Rowell (6-string bass guitar). Make a date - Wrexham Folk & Acoustic Club, The Nag's Head, Wrexham LL13 8DW. Doors 7.15pm, music from 8pm, 10.45pm finish. Adm charge £6. |
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Saturday 22nd |
Music At Manley, Cheshire |
19:30 |
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Raphael Callaghan opens for superb duo Winter Wilson at the latest Music At Manley event at Manley Village Hall in Cheshire - Tarvin Road, Manley WA6 9EL. Doors 7.30pm, music 8pm prompt. Tickets £12 from Adele on adelejay17@gmail.com Please get your tickets in advance if you can. Thank you! |
January - 2026
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Sunday 11th |
Bothy Folk Club, Southport |
19:30 |
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The Bothy is where Raphael Callaghan got his start in live music - playing harmonica for singer Jim James - in 1966! Raphael is bound to include anecdotes about Jim in this full guest appearance at the club, with the sad news that Jim passed away in September. Expect blues, gospel and roots played on a Fylde guitar that was gifted to Raphael by Jim many years ago. Doors 7pm, music from 7.30pm. Full PA. Watch Bothy website for ticket details. |
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Saturday 24th |
Mid Wales R and B Club, Brecon |
19:30 |
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An intimate evening of Raphael Callaghan's blues, gospel and roots in the beautiful surroundings of Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington, Brecon LD3 9AY, with a bar and super sound system. Support act to be confirmed. Check Mid Wales R and B Club website for tickets at £20, limited availability . . . |
March - 2026
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Sunday 8th |
Warrington Folk Club |
20:00 |
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Raphael Callaghan is the guest at the long-running Warrington Folk Club at The Bull's Head, Church Street, Warrington WA1 2SX. It's a long time since he played there so he's delighted to be asked back. No PA, in the back room with 'amazing acoustics!' Admission £6. |
April - 2026
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Sunday 26th |
Saltburn Acoustic Blues Club |
19:30 |
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A return booking for Raphael Callaghan now that Harry Simpson has returned to Saltburn in North Yorkshire and re-opened his club, now known as Saltburn Acoustic Blues Club. New venue, the Victoria Pub, 3-5 Dundas Street East, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1AH. Doors 7pm, music from 7.30pm-10pm, reserve your £10 tickets with Harry on 07960 935263. |
June - 2026
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Thursday 4th |
Groundhog Blues Club, Wrekin Arms, Wellington |
19:00 |
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The Groundhog Blues Club honours the memory of Tony McPhee, guitarist and leader of the Groundhogs. Tony produced the first recordings of Raphael Callaghan in 1969 so he's pleased to be asked to open tonight's intimate show, starring the hard-working band the Worried Men. Doors 7pm\, music 7.30pm prompt, 10pm finish. Suggested donation £5 on the door. Venue is the Wrekin Arms, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RH. |
September - 2026
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Monday 7th |
Bingley First Monday Folk |
19:30 |
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Lovely, welcoming club in Yorkshire. Hoping to confirm full booking here. More news soon . . . |
October - 2026
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Thursday 8th |
New Everyman Folk Club, Liverpool |
19:30 |
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A return booking at this lovely club for Raphael, this time bringing his PA. Venue is Aigburth Cricket and Bowls Club, Southwood Road, Liverpool L17 7BQ. Music from 7.30pm. Free admission but donations in the hat most welcome . . . |