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Tóchar & Cara Elin: Traditional & Contemporary Folk Music

Join us for an evening of Scottish, Irish & Welsh traditional folk music!

Tóchar are a Glasgow-based fiddle and guitar duo offering thoughtful interpretations of traditional and contemporary Celtic material. Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley, who met on London’s vibrant session scene, stage performances marked by an intimate musical dialogue-with guitar and fiddle in lively conversation as equals. With a repertoire that moves freely from traditional tunes and songs to original compositions, Tóchar bring warmth, playful rapport, and a deep respect for the tradition to the stage. Regular hosts of sessions in London and Glasgow, they thrive in both intimate acoustic settings and on festival stages alike.

The duo’s EP, Causeway, is a short collection of predominantly self-penned tunes which have become the centrepiece of their live performances. With each track recorded in a single take at Outtake Studios in Glasgow over the course of an afternoon, Causeway is an unaffected reflection of the duo’s live sound.

Cara Elin is a whimsical whirlwind from South Wales. Her sound ranges from traditional celtic folk to lighthearted country twiddles. Through song, she brings to life the tall tales of the Mabinogion, painting pictures of misty mountain tops and tylwyth teg.



Doors: 19.30

Music from 20.00 - 22.00

Tickets: £12 Advance | £14 on the door



12-13 North St, Quadrant, Brighton BN1 3GJ

The Folklore Rooms is an 18+ venue.

The Folklore Rooms is situated above The Quadrant Pub, opposite Boots next to the clock tower on North Street/Queens Road.