Ralph Shaw @ Crookes Folk Club

Name: Ralph Shaw @ Crookes Folk Club
Start: 2026-02-12T20:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-12T23:30:00+00:00
Location: Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm

UTC+00:00

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.
*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.
*RALPH SHAW
"KING OF THE UKELELE"
Ralph is a seasoned musical entertainer who takes the art of performance and audience connection seriously. His voice, expressions, body language, ukulele and harmonica are the tools of his trade as he takes the audience on an unforgettable joyride away from the cares of daily life.
He’s one of a kind. In a world that abounds with singers and musicians Ralph Shaw stands out as a rare breed, the type of ntertainer that other performers make sure to stop and watch.
Ralph Shaw’s performance style brings to mind the variety entertainers of long ago. Indeed his recordings of folk music and mid-20th Century songs are a testament to his appreciation of a bygone era. But don’t be fooled! He’s equally adept at ripping out fist-pumping rock and roll as he is at crooning a ballad or delivering a hilarious song with impeccable comic timing.
As an author, Shaw has become known for his thoughtful and eloquent expositions on what it takes to be a musical performer and has written two acclaimed books: The Art of Ukulele and The Ukulele Entertainer.
His album Laughter, produced by multi-award winner Steve Dawson, reveals his gifts for songwriting and composing; listeners can appreciate writing and wordplay that always rewards close and repeated listenings.
Besides working as a solo musician he also plays in the highly entertaining duo, "McShane & Shaw" with his mate Chris, who have recently given us the hilarious "Your Car's Too Big" and, in contrast, the beautiful "Galileo", both available for download on their bandcamp page (or watch them on YouTube).
Whether you wish to be charmed, soothed or simply made merry, Ralph Shaw charts a new course for musical expression that respects and reinvents the past while taking it into a hopeful and happy future.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/prol.thacker
Web: https://ralphshaw.ca
Selected Past Appearances:
- Dawson City Music Festival
- Vancouver Island Music Festival
- Robson Valley Music Festival
- Ukulele Festivals: Melbourne, Portland, Toronto, Seattle, Port Townsend, Napa, Milwaukee, Cerritos, Sebastopol, Santa Cruz, Eugene, Hood River, Portland, Tampa Bay.
- Children’s Festivals: Kootenay, Surrey, Winnipeg International Children’s Festival
- Actor in ‘The A Team’ movie
- Olympic Games Flag Raising Ceremony performing for Earl and Countess of Wessex (Prince Edward, Princess Sophie).
- Emcee for Vancouver City New Year celebration
Reviews:
“Very enjoyable…his performance reminded me of the music my family and I listened to when I was young.” - Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Third Son of Queen Elizabeth II
“You are more than a performer and entertainer - you are a powerful force onstage, celebrating all that is good and delightful and human..” - Joey Minshall, West Coast Sings
“It is my firm conviction that Ralph Shaw, The King of the Ukulele, should be magically transported from Vancouver to Carnegie Hall” - Vancouver Sun
“…he charms and enchants us and makes us laugh -- very hard. It is as if the song was meant only for us - a private joke only we in that audience would understand.” - Portland Festival Director

*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.

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