Along with Arthur Jeffes and his talented array of musicians, Penguin Cafe are to headline London’s Barbican on September 27th, bringing their effervescent sound to one of London’s premier venues.
Our New Folk Show features music from Sam Carter, Salt House, Sam Sweeney, Julie Abbé, Georgia Ruth, SIAN, Dick Gaughan, The Boys of the Lough, The Ian Campbell Folk Group, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick & lots more.
In a new EFDSS video series, Jon Boden heads to Cecil Sharp House where he delves through their record collection to select some favourites revealing some stories along the way including the revelation that he wanted to play the pipes.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival has revealed a second wave of artists on its 2020 line up including Judy Collins, Keb’ Mo’, Seckou Keita Quintet, Band of Burns, Yorkston Thorn Khan, The John Martyn Project and lots more.
Fast-rising Italian Americana band Sunday Morning have announced their first-ever UK shows next month. Formed in 1998, the band have become one of the most prominent Americana-influenced bands in Italy.
With Hypernova, Jiggy returns to pull off the same magic act, this time with an even larger cast of characters bringing yet more diversity and inspiration. An album that is a joy to listen to whether you’re up dancing or sat in your armchair.
Further details of the line-up for Cambridge Folk Festival 2020 have been revealed including Patty Griffin, Seth Lakeman, Julie Fowlis, Sam Lee, Elephant Sessions, Chico Trujillo, The Delines and more.
I am moved not only by William Prince’s stately songs but also by his eloquent message in the sleeve-notes. A compelling storytelling songwriter that has justifiably been compared to John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and Kris Kristofferson.
Watch legendary Clare Uilleann Piper Blackie O’Connell & bouzouki maestro, Cyril O’Donoghue performing King of the Pipers / Spike Island Lassies at the 2016 Fleadh on the streets of Ennis.
As a unit, Darling West are solid, assured and continue to embark on a cosmic journey that this record shows, is unfolding with a bold maturity…a super quality album.
Watch London based Alt-Folk trio The Greeners video for their unforgettable new single ‘Old Street’. This trio are refreshingly original in every sense of the word. One to watch for.
Like the sound of the wind in the reeds from which Yeats took inspiration, Abbé’s music is full of shifting natural beauty, whispers and sighs that could be sounds of sorrow or of love. Numberless Dreams is masterful in its delivery and intriguing in its opacity.
