KLOF

The second in our Tradition mixes. It features both new and old from an old pub session from 1967 featuring Bobby Casey to Christy Moore, Kris Drever, Kate Rusby, Gavin Davenport and more!

Three of the biggest giants on the Irish traditional music scene: Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford and John Doyle have form a new band called The Teetotallers.

Folk rebels Mawkin are to release a new album titled ‘Crow’. The album will feature some special well know English folk guests!

After months of anticipation, 19-year-old singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni unleashes her debut EP, ‘Black Currents’ on January 30th. Watch the video to the lead track ‘The Fog’.

Dublin’s Temple Bar Tradfest kicks off this month on 25th January, we look at some of the highlights to come!

Watch Cara Dillon performing at Belfast’s Grand Opera House, also find out about her performance at Celtic Connections this year.

Several unique concerts are in the latest programme for the Spring/Summer season at the home of folk music, Cecil Sharp House in London!

★★★★★ The Alan Kelly Gang features Alan Kelly, Tola Custy, Steph Geremia and Tony Byrne along with guests Eddi Reader and more. Their début album is the perfect celebratory mix of a touring partnership!

Essentially Invisible to the Eye is possibly Karen’s most emotive work to date and will be toured in its entirety in 2012.

★★★★★ On James Hill’s latest release, Man with a Love Song, he proves his virtuosity lies not just in the ukulele.

Fairport Convention, one of the most enduring names in rock and pop, celebrates 45 years as a band this year.

★★★★★ Naomi Bedford’s début release ‘Tales from the Weeping Willow’ is definately well well up there on our best of 2011!