Den Miller @ Crookes Folk Club
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW | Sheffield, EN
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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.
*DEN MILLER
Strong melodies, catchy sing-along choruses and intelligent lyrics, are the trademark of songs composed and performed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Den Miller. Den is an engaging and entertaining live performer, delivering his music and his message with clarity, energy and a good deal of humour.
His latest album "Bless The Rains" presents songs inspired by his time living in Kenya, including stereotypes, difficult decisions, corrupt leaders, gratitude for privilege, gratitude even for bad things, the power of hope and ... tea. Den's already known for an unusual viewpoint that entertains and is thought-provoking and his new album widens the perspective further.
During his performances you can expect songs "from wildly comic to deeply poignant", backed by guitar, keyboard, harmonica, autoharp and, often, the audience. "An experience not to be missed."
Den has won multiple awards, incuding:
FAB Chart 2025 - Best Original Song
‘Hiring fair’ - Stainsby Festival
'Hiring fair' - Cleckheaton Festival
"went down a storm ... with the organisers being besieged with requests for us to book him again!" - Raising The Rafters Folk Club
"Den's songs and his style - from wildly comic to deeply poignant - make listening a pleasure, and an experience not to be missed" - Horsham Folk Club
"...out into the night...bubbling after an evening that was whole-hearted, thoughtful, funny, and often joyous. A happy crowd, wishing the lad every success" - Chris Manners’ live review in Tykes Stirrings Magazine
"on that occasion, just like every occasion since, Den Miller 'blew that room away' " - Baccapipes Folk Club
"A wonderful artist, don't miss this!" - Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby
"An outstanding album all round" - Bless The Rains awarded one of Folk London Magazine’s “Albums of 2024”
"This album just has everything going for it. Den is a brilliant songwriter, truly master of the air-punching sentiment couched in keen rhyme and the sharply contoured, apposite turn of phrase. As a singer, he's blessed with an enviable vocal range which he knows how to use, while he's also an unfailingly intelligent musical arranger and a commendably versatile instrumentalist. Bless The Rains sure does him proud" - FATEA Magazine reviewing Bless the Rains
"I've written a lot of record reviews over the last 40 or so years, and in all likelihood this will be the last one, but I've never said this before. Den Miller's music makes the world a better place" - Alan Rose’s Bless the Rains review, Tykes Stirrings Magazine
"Once again Den has surpassed himself: lyrically and musically this is an amazing album, full of intelligent and thought provoking themes, as has become his trademark" - Topic Folk Club review of Bless the Rains
"Bless The Rains is very easy to listen to but ... also provides much food for thought....You really should be out buying this album" - Editor review, Folking.com
"Opening track Too Many Choices is typical of Den’s skill at making political points with great humour, not to mention his ability to cram as many words as possible into a verse"
- Tony Gillam (Passengers In Time blog / Songlines) reviewing Bless the Rains
Web: www.DenMiller.com
Bandcamp: https://denmiller.bandcamp.com/album/bless-the-rains
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DenMillerMusic
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/denmiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DenMillerMusic
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 Spring 2026 Season: https://www.facebook.com/events/3214804152031849/3299447860234144/
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Where is it happening?
Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW, 102 Bates Street, Sheffield, S10 1NQ, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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