Pete Morton @ Crookes Folk Club

Name: Pete Morton @ Crookes Folk Club
Start: 2026-03-05T20:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-05T23:30:00+00:00
Location: Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW

Schedule

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm

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Location

Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW | Sheffield, EN

A Crookes Folk Club presentation at The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, Sheffield, S10 1NW.
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*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.
*PETE MORTON
Pete Morton is a singer and entertainer who is often referred to as an old time troubadour. He delivers an unruly freewheeling mix of storytelling, comedy and song that weaves it's way around the folk tradition.
Pete is known for his songwriting skills. He has recorded a wealth of material over the years. His final two albums 'The Golden Thread' and 'Fair Freedom' are available on his web site.
His most famous song 'Another Train' has been performed and recorded by various artists. See Sally Barker's version at

Originally from Leicester, England, Pete discovered the acoustic music scene at 16, and has been on the never-ending tour internationally ever since. With his powerful, euphonious voice storytelling and compelling stage presence he continues his merry niche, singing songs and entertaining with a funloving and approachable style.
Pete is currently touring his "Sailor Swift" show, bringing together singing, comedy and storytelling. Its the story of a 17th century ghost of a shipwrecked sailor, who has remained resident in a harbour tavern to the present day. Pete tells the sailor's tales in an unruly mix of stand up, tales and popular chorus. A community singalong that crosses the centuries with well known traditional ditties, music hall and modern day popular classics, songs for all generations. The sailors ghost winds his way back and forth through time, interacting with the audience, observing the world and history, whispering to famous characters, dancing with revellers and falling in love. The show is wrapped in the style of the talking blues - a simple guitar and spoken word technique invented by Woody Guthrie, and later made famous by Bob Dylan in his early recordings.
Web: https://www.petemorton.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@petemorton9258
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-146518248
Bandcamp: https://petemorton.bandcamp.com
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Morton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pete.morton.5439
"As a chronicler of the human condition and wry observer of history and the march of progress, Morton is up there with fellow Englishmen Richard Thompson and Chris Wood" - Glasgow Herald
"Pete is everything we want our singer-songwriters to be, Fiercely creative, proudly independent, skilful, and terminally unpredictable" - MOJO Magazine
"..not only original, but a revelation." - The Guardian
"An independent spirit, an old school troubadour...he continues his merry niche" - FrootsMagazine
"A writer who manages to express everything, from the highly personal to the truely international" - R2 magazine
"This new show of Pete’s is a tour de force, it is honestly a revelation, and a real joy, to see a performer at the top of his already deeply impressive game." - Pete Kenny (reviewing "Sailor Swift")
"It’s a truly unique show from start to finish: Sailor Swift’s fast-moving links between the pieces with so many references is breathtaking, besides the communication with the audience and opportunities for audience participation; but most of all, there’s his vocal versatility, talent and energy! He kept us completely engrossed." - Cambridge Folk Club (reviewing "Sailor Swift")

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 Winter 2026 Season: https://www.facebook.com/events/1661575678145774