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FOLKESOUND - THE GRAND ITALIAN SESSION PT II

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  • Sunday 13th Sep 2026
  • 17:00:00
  • The Loft

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FOLKESOUND - THE GRAND ITALIAN SESSION PT II

The first Grand Italian Session sold out… but we couldn’t let Francesco and his incredible band of Italian musicians fly home without another gig and a proper send off.

So three days later, we’re bringing them to The Loft Studio.

🎹 Francesco Ernesto
🎸 Antonio Gabriele
🎷 Leo Marini
🥁 Franco Pellicani

They’ll be joined by the fabulous Katie Bradley and special guests for the evening.

📅 Sunday 13 September
📍 The Loft Studio, Folkestone
🚪 Doors 17:00 • Music 18:00
🍺 Licensed bar
🎟 £10 advance • £12 on the door

See you there ❤️

Francesco Ernesto, Antonio Gabriele, Leo Marini, Franco Pellicani, Katie Bradley

Genres

Blues 10
Jazz 4

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The Loft

9–17 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent,
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