Folks Magazine 1978 / 1980 (Cov Folk Scene Mag)

Coming to this post gradually (as I upload them) are the complete (or almost complete) collection of The Coventry Folk

 Magazine - Folks - created in August 1978 and run until Jan 1980 (to the best of my knowledge!).CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO ACCESS THE MAGAZINE PAGES

 

I will add each issue as a collection here so you can have a read. They

 contain a great insight into the workings of the Coventry folk scene not only during the period covered but through some great history of Coventry Folk scene articles written and researched by the magazine's editor - Pete Willow. the articles take us right back to the birth of the Coventry folk scene in the 60's. Other highlights are the hilarious activities of Joe Folkie that lampoon the folk scene, but lovingly!! There are original contemporary folk songs that were doing the rounds and submitted by their authors, reviews of folk clubs. A great resource for anyone studying the history of the Coventry music scene. You may find reference to a singer called Pauline Vickers.

Pauline Vickers became better known after 1979 as Pauline Black - the lead singer with Two Tone band Selecter. Those not familar with the

Coventry folk clubs of that era may be surprised to learn that Pauline started out playing in Coventry folk clubs in the late 70's. Dave Bennett in particular was encouraging to Pauline in the early days. I remember seeing her play at the Old Dyers Arms around 1978 - she did a floor spot playing songs by the Stones and Joan Armatrading. She was good and the material stood out from the usual range of songs. I next saw her a year later at the Lanch talking to Neol Davies before one of Selecter's early (pre-fame) gigs. I thought Pauline was about to do a warm up for Neol's New band but got a pleasant surprise to see her in the role of lead singer with the band. The rest is history!