Folk Club Guest Concert Nights - Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Stan Graham

Date: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 Time: 7:45 pm (Doors open at 7:15 pm)
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 25 Fullarton Street, Ayr, KA7 1UB
Entry Fee: £9 (pay at door)
Performer: Stan last played at the APFC back in October 2023 and this is a very welcome return.
When his musical journey began, it soon became apparent that he had all the ingredients for success as a folksinger /songwriter. A friendly, relaxed presence, a rich mellow voice and tasteful guitar work. His songs capture real emotion and touch the hearts of audiences. Some are now “folk classics” and have been covered by many of his peers. View his excellent albums at https://stangraham.co.uk
Before his musical career, Stan joined the Army as an Apprentice Chef in 1963 and rose to be a Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in 2001. During his army career he cooked for the Royal Family and was Master Chef of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders.
Additional Acts: The Club’s Stalwart Floor Singers. Supporting the main performance, they bring additional variety and community spirit to the evening. If you come along, you are welcome to take part—whether you play an instrument, sing, recite a poem, or tell a story.
Event Notes: BYOB TIA, please remember to take home everything you bring.

Typical Guest Concert Night

Audience participation in chorus singing is essential

From 7.15pm pay your admission and buy your raffle tickets
Find a seat and unpack your BYOB whatever it might be.
At 7.45 pm the MC will welcome you to the night’s entertainment, update you with any information and maybe sing a song
He will then invite local floorsingers to start the night off
After their essential contribution, the MC will invite the main guest(s) to play their first set
Amid the applause, the MC returns to announce the Intermission and Raffle. with time to get more drinks and raffle tickets
While the raffle winners are feeling delighted with their prizes the MC returns to invite more local floorsingers to start off the second half
The MC re-introduces the main guest(s) to play their second and final set
With rapturous applause, the evening draws to a close with hopefully just enough time for one more song from the guest(s)
The MC thanks everyone for their contribution, wishes all a safe journey home and has one final message as it’s a BYOB venue ” You’ve ate your crisps and drunk your brew. Now please take your rubbish home with you.”
Exit all with a broad smile

Traditional and Folk Music in the Heart of Ayrshire