Bronwynne Brent’s latest self -release ‘Stardust’ is marked out from the crowd by her very distinctive sound and assured writing ability, suggesting we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.
Our Song of the Day is from Greanvine which features Owl Service members Diana Collier and Steven Collins (often augmented by fellow Owl Nancy Wallace).
The Ballad of Willy Robbins is an ambitious and impressive debut from Vikesh Kapoor, one that will surely do much to spread his name and widen his audience.
Seth Lakeman’s ‘Word of Mouth’ is the clearest and sincerest acknowledgement of the links to the people and places that allowed his career to flourish.
With the launch of Plan B at London’s Harrison on April 9th The Bevvy Sisters are sassy, classy harmony sophistication. Heather and Cera give FRUK and exclusive insight into their sound.
Our Song of the Day is from Australian born, Bristol based, Nuala Honan. ‘On an Island‘ is taken from Nuala’s debut album The Tortoise which was released last year.
Folk Radio UK are very pleased to be sponsoring Halsway Manor’s ‘Hothouse Festival’ once again, an acoustic folk-roots festival for the next generation. Great acts and we’ll be DJ’ing again.
The Rough Island Band are a folk band that hail from St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Their third album ‘On All Sides’ is released this month and I’m over the moon to have been introduced to them.
Our Song of the Day is from the Scottish acoustic four-piece Salt House. The track ‘Little Birdie’ is taken from their debut album ‘Lay Your Dark Low’.
Dead Belgian bring the passion and grace of Jacques Brel’s songs to a modern audience like no one else can and they now feature the gorgeous vocals of Brooke Sharkey.
Johnny Whalley catches The Jigantics in Wimborne for a multi-talented rousing night of upbeat music. Make sure you check out their album ‘Daisy Roots’.
