Our Song of the Day is from the late Maggie Boyle. Gweebarra Shore is a lovely song that was written by her older brother, Kevin. This is from 2000 with Clive Carroll on guitar.
Singer and flautist Maggie Boyle has very sadly passed away. There are numerous dedications pouring in over social media sites from the many fans and artists she had such a huge influence on.
Architects of Harmonic Rooms reveal the new official video for Richard Dawson’s ‘The Vile Stuff’. The video made whilst out ‘on the lash’ in Newcastle city centre is supreme.
Our Song of the Day comes from Ella the Bird (formerly known as Siobhan Wilson). Her song Dear God really does showcase her beautiful voice over her subdued gentle guitar playing.
OHooley & Tidow and have unveiled their new video for their new song ‘The Pixie’, about an amazing woman called Daisy Daking who taught war weary troops to Morris Dance.
The Staves and producer Justin Vernon talk about the experience of recording The Staves’ second album, If I Was. Filmed on location at Vernon’s April Base Studios in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
The traditional songs, folklore and history of the coastal region of the South Downs will be brought to life in the ‘Secret Shore’ project launched by the South Downs Society this week.
James Yorkston unveils video for Guy Fawkes’ Signature which features on The Cellardyke Recording And Wassailing Society. Plus an exclusive remix of the track by Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite.
Our Tune of the Day is from a very special performance recorded by Baylis Gray at Lau-Land Sage Gateshead in May 2014. This is Lau with the legendary Fred Frith.
Folk singer, songwriter, activist and muse, Peggy Seeger, is to be honoured by the UK music industry, receiving the inaugural Women In Music Award for ‘Creative Inspiration’.
