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Jon Wilks

Jon Wilks writes about folk music and performs it when people let him. His live shows are an amusing mix of folk song performance and conversation, throwing in tidbits of weird and wonderful information about the original singers and collectors that he has come across during his writing research.

Interviews

Jon Wilks on “The Trial of Bill Burn Under Martin’s Act”

30 July, 2019

Earlier this month saw the release of “The Trial of Bill Burn Under Martin’s Act”, the ‘snappy’ title of the new EP from Jon Wilks. Jon kindly took some time out to talk us through its delights. Jon is performing at Sidmouth Folk Festival on August 3rd.

Interviews

Jon Wilks on The Making Of Midlife – Uncovering Trad Folk Songs From The Midlands

6 February, 2019

Jon Wilks shares his journey of uncovering traditional folk songs from the Midlands which led to the release of his Midlife album in November… But it doesn’t stop there.

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