Watch Dick Gaughan performing Childhood’s End at the recent Far, Far From Ypres Stage Show. Dick had a stroke in 2016 which has prevented him from performing so this will be a real treat to fans of whom he has many. Great to have him back!
Our Song of the Day is Séadnadh Mór (The Lion and Fox) performed live by Preab Meadar (Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Daire ó Breacáin). They are joined by Sean Nós dancers Liam Scanlon and Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin.
Seth Lakeman is the star of the latest episode of Matthew Bannister’s beautiful podcast “Folk on Foot”, launching on Friday 16th November. Watch a preview here.
Watch the spectacularly scenic video for Feum thu a ràdh a rithist which is also our Song of the Day. The song is taken from Gillebrìde MacMillan’s new Gaelic album Freumhan Falaichte (Hidden Roots).
Currently mid-way through a 29 date UK & Ireland tour, John Smith has just announced further UK dates for January & February 2019. For the remaining 2018 tour dates John’s shows will be opened by Canadian singer-songwriter Rose Cousins.
Our Song of the Day comes from an Irish duo that I never tire of hearing – Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn, better known as Ye Vagabonds. Here they are performing Tuirse Mo Chroí during Sidmouth Folk Week this year.
Taken from Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou’s gorgeous new album Fair Lady London, watch their new video for When Spring Calls which is also our Song of the Day.
Martyn Joseph returns with new album Here Come The Young released January 25th 2019 via Pipe Records. “Strong, powerful and brave, it takes Martyn’s songs to a new, exciting and challenging place.” Listen to the album title track here.
Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band hit the road in December with their festive Carols & Capers Tour – A mixture of early music, hymnal settings, ribald reeling, trouser-bursting exuberance and quite a lot of accomplished musicianship.
Organizing body, Hands Up for Trad have announced the artists shortlisted for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Many of the artists and bands nominated have featured on Folk Radio UK over the past year.
Watch the video for ‘Life is a Drag’, the new single from Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra. The single is due for release this Friday, November 9 and will also be featured on their upcoming album ‘Soul of My City’.
On January 25, William Tyler returns with Goes West, his follow-up to 2016’s Modern Country. Listen to the first single “Fail Safe”. The album was recorded with Scott Hirsch at Echo Magic West in Ojai, CA.
