Those time-travelling freaks Dirk Van Distanz and Bert Vertigo are back with a one hour Prog Corner show on Folk Radio UK. Tune in Monday for acid drops,spacedust and psychedelic confectionery!
This week’s Simple Folk Radio features Devon Sproule in session and the show is hosted by Dan Green of Laish plus studio guest Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society who will be playing some favourite tracks.
A very special mix that just highlights some of the talent we are tapping into right now. Of course…it wouldn’t be a Folk Radio UK mix without some rare ones thrown in for good measure. Enjoy your weekend Folks!
Wild Leaves release their new single ‘To Be Free’ the video for which features Dick Proenneke who retired to the remote Alaskan wilderness where he built a cabin by hand using only materials available on his land.
Introducing ‘Wake Owl’ the evolving work of Colyn Cameron who currently splits his time between Vancouver and Portland, OR. His EP “Wild Country” is a perfect fit for the likes of Communion.
Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways brims with the creativity of soulful harmonica greats of the 20th century, including Sonny Terry, Doctor Ross, Eddie Burns, Phil Wiggins, and more.
This week on the Nest Collective Hour, Jamie Doe and Sam Lee present a selection of music from all angles of the folk world and new music from the likes of Jones, Nuru Kane and Stornoway.
Owls of the Swamp is the creation of Australian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Pete Uhlenbruch. Hypnotic dreamy vocals lull your mind into blurring the edges of reality.
We catch up with Blowzabella for their third tour diary instalment which finds them in Austria where they have two performances as well as a well-earned rest. They reflect on some of the highlights and talk Hurdy Gurdys!
Join us on Monday at 10:00am for a special one off show from Jackie Oates on which she shares some of her favourite Lullabies from a diverse selction of artists. The show will repeated throughout the week.
On this weeks Simple Folk Radio we’ll be featuring the first Simple Folk Radio we aired from March 2012 which features a great session from Charlie Parr who is touring the UK & Europe in May & June 2013.
We join Blowzabella again in part two of their tour blog. They perform in a stone cellar, Paul talks bagpipes at the bar, Jon takes us on a tour of the Bach museum and Jo tells us of other tour shenanigans.
