In 1963, three pioneers of the British blues-folk scene got together to start a weekly live session to showcase their music and that of others in the burgeoning genre. They were Gerry Lockran, Cliff Aungier and Royd Rivers, and the night was 'Folksville', and due to the quality of acts it attracted it quickly became a mecca for blues and folk fans and put the Halfmoon on the map as a serious music venue.

The night was a platform for up & coming folk acts such as Ralph McTell and Van Morrison and also featured visiting American bluesmen such as Bo Didly, Champion Jack Dupree and the influential Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.

Over 40 years after its initial inception, the Halfmoon has decided to revive Folksville, at a time when the British folk scene is thriving with quality acts old and new. Recently we've had such names as Fairport Convention, Pentangle and Seth Lakeman and legendary folk musicians such as Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy.

As well as hosting the biggest names in folk music, in the true spirit of the original Folksville headliners will be supported by up & coming new artists. Check our gig guide to see what's coming up at Foksville.

Agents, managers and musicans looking to book an artist at Folksville should email james@halfmoon.co.uk