A very special evening of music was held at St Pancras Old Church recently featuring Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater, Kelly Oliver and Minnie Birch. Read Roy’s live review with photos from Rob.
This tribute album serves as a welcome reminder of the great Ted Hawkins, bringing together a diverse collection of artists to record a selection of Hawkins’ own songs including Shinyribs, Mary Gauthier, James McMurtry and more.
Watch the new video from Villagers for Hot Scary Summer filmed live at RAK studios in London. The studio was founded in 1976 by producer Mickie Most who was best known for his hits with the likes of the Animals, Jeff Beck, Donovan, Suzi Quatro and Kim Wilde.
California-born and now Nashville-based acclaimed singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips will release his new album The Narrows in March, followed by a UK and European tour, listen to the UK premiere of Cry Cry here.
Our Song of the Day comes from Peter Knight’s Gigspanner who are currently on tour. This is their new music video for ‘Hard Times of Old England’ which is the final track from their latest album Layers of Ages.
With ‘Polonia’, Katy Carr has created a record which is epic in every sense; its scope is immense and the themes covered within its apparently simple concept are as deep as they are wide-ranging. It’s a rare treat to come across a record which is so consistently entertaining as it is informative.
Singer Songwriter Holly Lerski recently launched a new charity project called Song Ark. A website on which artists donate one song for charity. As well as her own single which includes Boo Hewerdine on backing vocals is a new single from Gilmore & Roberts feat. Lucy Ward & Sam Kelly.
In association with the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards we have a special Folk Radio UK Session from Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the nominees in this year’s awards for the Gaelic Singer of the Year category. Listen here.
Recorded in Tasmania over three months in 1974 and released to critical acclaim and minimal sales this reissue offers a welcome chance to hear an album which many of us, I’m sure, would otherwise have remained unaware. In addition we also have a song premiere of ‘Mad Mike’.
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival tickets are on sale for 2016. Don’t miss a great opportunity to be at one of the friendliest uk folk festivals about. There’s a reason we keep going back!
Charlotte Hathaway and Mike Vass announce an exciting new project titled ‘Dead Stations’ from which we take our Song of the Day featuring the wonderful voice of Mairi Campbell.
We have more great music from Anglo-French band Topette!! featuring Andy Cutting, Barnaby Stradling, James Delarre, Julien Cartonnet and Tania Buisse. This was recorded live at Sidmouth Folk Week.
