Cult classics, originally released in the 90s, a live and studio set from The John Kirkpatrick Band prove to have the style and substance of their bid for folk rock stardom.
On the eve of the release of their excellent fusion of the new and traditional, Fire & Fortune, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker talk exclusively to Folk Radio UK.
Possibly the album Eddi Reader was destined to make as she connects through the new-town, Glasgow overspill of Irvine and across 200 years to the town’s most famous son.
Acclaimed singer Diana Jones has never sounded better bringing her music home with The Museum Of Appalachia Recordings. She talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about the new CD.
Aidan O’Rourke talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about the commissioning, writing, performing and recording of his brilliant Holtline his exceptional third solo outing.
The co-author of Americana “writing out of the wounded heart of America”, Tom Russell’s life and music are full of surprises, Aztec Jazz is the latest compelling twist.
In advance of her Artist Of The Month Billing for July we bring you exclusive insight into the superb deluxe double CD version of Emily Barker And The Red Clay Halo’s Dear River.
With a London show in July Maple Bee talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about bringing together These Four Worlds, her restless creative streak and life as a music therapist.
The Rambling Irishman Kevin Doherty takes time out from Four Men And A Dog to deliver ‘Seeing Things’, a literate solo work aimed at both head and heart and distinguished by fine string arrangements.
Introduced on Folk Radio almost a year ago David Wax Museum finally boost their UK profile with the release of Knock Knock Get Up and shows including Womad Festival coming up.
The partnership between Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams is maturing nicely with this second CD Snake Oil filled with toe-tapping songs of the highest quality.
Aidan O’Rourke’s beautifully realised third solo album busts boundaries between Scottish folk and jazz, telling the story of the Hotline between the USA and the Kremlin.
