We’ve a video premiere from LA artist William Caleb Parker who, as well as being influenced by the folk music of the 60’s & 70’s, also looks to literature for inspiration.
We have a song premiere from New York songsmith Don Dilego who Rolling Stone declared as “alt-country’s next poster boy”. The new three track single is out on 25th March. Don’t miss his UK tour dates this month.
We have an exclusive video premiere from New York‐based Americana group, Steamboats. This is the perfect upbeat song for a Friday – watch them performing Magnify from their recent sophomore project ‘Chosen Peace’.
Towersey Festival are going all out with their 52nd festival as they announce their festival headliners including: Billy Bragg, The Wonder Stuff, Kate Rusby and more. Check our video preview which features some of our personal favourites!
We have a song premiere and Song of the Day from Irish-American band Solas’ new album ‘All These Years’ that reunites every past member of Solas with the current lineup. Listen to their Celtic reworking of a 70s classic from The Youngbloods feat. Moira Smiley.
Ian Stephenson, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, has been announced as the new Folkestra Director, he takes over from founding director Kathryn Tickell.
We have a very special exclusive premiere and Song of the Day from Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman. Evening Star features on their new EP ‘Saved for a Rainy Day’. As well as being nominated as Best Duo in this years BBC Folk Awards they head out on tour this March.
Bristol-based Japanese experimental singer-songwriter, instrument-maker and performance artist ICHI announces new album ‘Maru’ and reveals new video for 2 Klaxons. Don’t miss his UK tour, will be unforgettable!
Dosert-born artist Roo Panes reveals his new video for Where I Want To Go, his new single from his forthcoming new album ‘Paperweights’ which will be released on March 4th, 2016.
Find out who the nominees are for this years BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall and vote for the Best Album. Also, this year’s inductee into the Radio 2 Folk Awards Hall of Fame will be the legendary Sandy Denny.
James Yorkston’s ‘Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer’ returns to Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy this Spring with diverse line-ups that include Martin Carthy and Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip.
Donovan, ‘60s legend, icon, poet and songwriter celebrates his 70th birthday with a special concert at The London Palladium on 6th May 2016. He will perform on stage in a theatrical ‘Beat Café’ with his band which will include Danny Thompson.
