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Harp and a Monkey are on the road and coming to a venue near you so don’t miss the opportunity to catch them. Watch their new tour video here and get those dates.

There’s no doubt that Emily Portman has, with a little help from her friends, created and curated a dazzling display of writing and musicianship, but the real success of Coracle lies in the balancing of many seemingly disparate aspects to create an intensely luminous collection of songs whose articulate lyrics, virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements never overshadow the very real humanity which is at the heart of it all.

Our Song of the Day is from Scottish singer, songwriter and harpist Josie Duncan who originally hails from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Listen to her performing The Mary Jane , otherwise known as ‘The Coll Boat Song’ . She’s accompanied by Luc McNally.

We have a fantastic video premiere today from The Delta Bell, aka Brighton based singer, musician and songwriter Kate Gerrard. Carry Us Home is the new single from her forthcoming debut album ‘Bow Out Of The Fading Light’.

O’Hooley & Tidow announce new Micro Album and Tour: Summat’s Brewin’. A collection of traditional, contemporary and self-penned drinking songs that explore society’s fascination with drink, drinking and of course the real ale revolution.

Watch the video premiere for ‘Four Inch Screen’, the 2nd single from rising folk star Fabian Holland and taken from his highly acclaimed 2nd album ‘A Day Like Tomorrow’.

Known as ‘The Mother of Folk’, American Folk Singer Jean Ritchie who was largely responsible the revival in Appalachian music has died at the age of 92.

Watch the video premiere from London born singer songwriter Nicky Schrire for ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’. The video compliments her keen sense of observation and her naturally gifted songwriting skills perfectly. The song features on her forthcoming EP ‘An Education’ which is out on the 16 June via Wildsound Recordings.

We have a track premiere today from Sorren Maclean with Rows & Rows of Boxes which features on his forthcoming album Winter Stay Autumn available on 8th June 2015 via Middle Of Nowhere Recordings.

The Sage Gateshead is to join forces with Halsway Manor in Crowcombe, Somerset this coming Saturday, 6th June to run a simultaneous challenge event. Find out more and get involved!

The mighty Bellowhead bandwagon is about to make its final journey. One last rev of the engines and one last climb to the highest peaks and the curtain will finally fall on the astonishing party that has been running for almost 12 years.

Our Song of the Day is from Welsh duo Olion Byw who are made up of Lucy Rivers and Dan Lawrence. Watch them performing the Welsh folk song Lisa Lân.