what's on
Saturday 18 May - LIVE MUSIC - Elie Rees - Singer songwriter Elie Rees writes hard-hitting yet upbeat emotional songs. Using folk style narrative lyrics with percussive acoustic guitar arrangements, Elie's music has been described as "Hauntingly seductive folk/pop, highly distinctive and engaging". Elie mixes songs by artists such as Joni Mitchel, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon and Ann Marie into a folksy and charismatic show. www.elierees.com
Saturday 1 June - LIVE MUSIC - Dan Fraser - Original music with atmosphere and emotion, covers done own style and all aided with a strong yet unusual voice. And played with passion and charme. Welcome to the world of Dan Fraser
Sunday 2 June – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Friday 7 June - LIVE MUSIC - F & M Music - The young duo perform a range of musical numbers ranging from mellow blues to modern pop hits
Friday 21 June - MUMMERS PERFORMANCE - The Rendham Mummers will perform their Summer Solstice play for 2019 here in the garden. The gentle slope of the garden makes for a perfect amphitheatre, and there will be refreshments available both inside the pub and in the garden. The performance will start at 7.45pm - get here early to get yourself a drink and a good seat! Afterwards the mummers will pass around a hat for their chosen charity - please give generously - and will then lead a procession back to the pub for more merriment and maybe a bit of singing.
Saturday 22 June - SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - hurrah another season starts! And this one is SUMMER!! Let's celebrate in true Sweffling style - with some lovely live music from Rum Ol Bouys and a Girl. Traditional folk songs & some sea shanties performed on classical guitar, squeezebox & fiddle
Thursday 27 June - COMEDY NIGHT - from The Suffolk Punch Comedy Club, featuring three top comedians & an MC to pull it all together. £12 entry with food (food options tba), or £2 without food. Spaces limited so book your seats by emailing us now
Friday 28 June - LIVE MUSIC - Ash Mandrake - This act incorporates music, loop machines, stories and comedy. He designed the double necked guitar, hats and costumes. This is folk rock, but many styles are used. He has been described as imaginative; an incredibly skilled musician and songwriter; unique, brave, and completely naturalistic.
Sunday 7 July – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 6 July - LIVE MUSIC - Elly Tree - beautiful songs, lovely singing, sublime bass playing" "wierdly wonky punk folk" songs of the sea, love, death & gardening. Expect mainly original material and a few choice covers played on baritone uke, bass, voice and maybe more....
Saturday 20 July - LIVE MUSIC - Sons of Syd - a 5 piece folk band singing both well known and original songs as well as playing stonking tunes you'll want to dance to. The band consists of singers, guitars, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and harmonica.
Saturday 3 August - LIVE MUSIC - Al's Kitchen - Their Americana/ bluegrass music - presented in their own unique and upbeat style - is performed with such joy that you can't help but tap your feet!
Sunday 4 August – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 10 August - LIVE MUSIC - Peter Hepworth - “Instantly identifiable, Hepworth is an emotive, unique and graceful singer armed with a delicate and clever finger pick style...” - BBC Introducing. Find out more here.
Friday 16 August - FOLK EAST FESTIVAL - have you got your tickets yet?
Saturday 31 August - LIVE MUSIC - Griff Pilchard - a cross between norman lamont and johnny rotton. Wonderfully entertaining and very very silly
Sunday 1 September – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 14 September - LIVE MUSIC - Clare Free - With highly acclaimed albums, a host of top Blues Festivals in the UK and overseas, and numerous international tours under her belt, Clare Free is a force to be reckoned with.
Saturday 21 September - EQUINOX CELEBRATION - We'll be saying goodbye to summer and hello to autumn in our traditional fashion - with a gig from The Fum Ol Buoys and a Girl. Traditional folk songs & some sea shanties performed on classical guitar, squeezebox & fiddle
Thursday 26 September - COMEDY NIGHT - from The Suffolk Punch Comedy Club, featuring three top comedians & an MC to pull it all together. £12 entry with food (food option tba), or £2 without food. Spaces limited so book your seats by emailing us now
Saturday 5 October - LIVE MUSIC - Sound Tradition - an a cappella Traditional English folk group living up to their name beautifully!
Sunday 6 October – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Sunday 6 October - LIVE MUSIC - Dan Fraser & Johannes Single - Dan & Johannes (Dan's oldest friend, who is a folk god in Germany) are touring Wales as a folk duo and have specifically asked to come and play for us as well. So book Monday off work and join us for this one-off gig
Saturday 26 October - LIVE MUSIC - The King Driscolls - a three piece folk outfit who play a mix of traditional and original songs. All three of band members are land workers, Essex countryside born and raised, which has heavily influenced their music. Their songs range from rousing ballads to bawdy foot stompers and most of what lies in-between
Sunday 3 November – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 16 November - LIVE MUSIC - local acoustic duo Mutt & Jeff will bring their good time music; rhythmic, soulful, bluesy, definitely rocky- enjoying humour & stories
Sunday 1 December – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
SOLSTICE / FESTIVE SEASON - more details tba soon!!
Saturday 18 January - LIVE MUSIC - Differential is an acoustic singer, songwriter and beatboxer from Norwich and he'll be here to entertain us for the 2nd time. Influenced by the likes of Ed Sheeran he mixes guitar, vocals and beatboxing through a loop pedal to create his sound.
coming soon - a load more live music plus other events TBA - watch this space!!
Fancy playing a tune or two in the pub?
We have a lovely piano (in tune!) and a guitar in the pub - if you fancy playing a tune at a time when we have no other live music please feel free. Entertaining the rabble will usually earn you some free drinks!!
Got a live act you think will go down well?
We do also book paid acts in the pub - although our pub is very small so our fee is too, and we only have room for 3 band members maximum. Acoustic (unplugged) acts only. To enquire about performing please email swefflingwhitehorse@hotmail.com
Horse & Carriage rides
Now that the evenings are darker the evening drives are no longer available - but they'll be back (all being well) on the lighter evenings. In the meantime if you'd like to book a drive to/from the pub on a Sunday lunchtime or at another time for a special occasion please contact Alde Driving direct.
Most summer evenings (weather permitting) Alde Driving will arrive at the pub at 7pm to take pub customers for an evening circular drive through the countryside. You have the choice of a short (20 mins) or longer drive, maximum 5 people per carriage. No need to book - simply be at the pub at 7pm.
