Before their recent solo releases, Toby Hay and Jim Ghedi camped in a house in Leeds for a couple of days to put to tape an intriguing set of ten tracks. Hawksworth Grove is a lovely album; calming, rousing and beautifully played throughout.
Johnny pays tribute to the late Maart Allcock who made his final live performance at Cropredy this year and shares his highlights from the festival including Afro Celt Sound System, Midnight Skyracer, Oysterband and Le Vent du Nord.
A fearless and unconventional exploration of traditional music as this powerhouse of a band takes Irish, Scottish, and Bluegrass by the hand and spins them into an album as unique and innovative as it is technically dazzling.
Down Among the Dead Men is the sound of a band cementing their sound and having a blast playing these wonderful songs with exciting and enviable energy. An album to relish and then savour, a confident set that brings great playing together with splendid tunes to create something rather special.
Blair Dunlop has released the video for his new single ‘Sweet On You’ (also our Song of the Day), taken from his critically acclaimed 4th album ‘Notes From An Island’. It precedes his upcoming UK tour with Australian singer-songwriter Jack Carty.
Crossings represents the first offering from violinist Faith Brackenbury and pianist John Neilson. It is a superb album that shows off the synergy of their different but complementary musical voices. Music for the head and heart that comes highly recommended.
The sense of pure joy and unpretentious confidence in their music-making is tremendously powerful. With fine song notes, an insightful booklet essay and archive photos, Free Dirt’s presentation of this exceptional disc is impeccable.
Our latest Folk Show features new and forthcoming releases from Karine Polwart, Karan Casey, The Breath, Richard Thomspon, Shooglenifty & Dhun Dhora, The Jaywalkers, Assynt and more.
Our Tune of the Day comes from The Finnegan McSherry Project, recorded live at this year’s Fleadh. Featuring John McSherry and Brian Finnegan who are joined by their good friends Donal O’Connor, Niall Murphy, Sean Og Graham and John Joe Kelly.
Lovers of first-class Irish traditional music will be more than familiar with the name Dervish who have been delighting audiences across the globe for more than 25 years. Don’t miss them on tour in the UK this month. Watch them performing Farewell to Éireann, our Tune of the Day.
Let The Cards Fall surpasses its predecessor in its power to take you along with it. Once again, The Breath have the power to ensnare you, and you’ll be able to think of nothing else. You have been warned.
It’s one thing to be able to witness a folk legend in action at close quarters these days. It’s quite another to see one in a cosy pub venue the size of your front room, with about 50 others. One of the best gigs I’ve experienced this century. Really.
