Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves are heading to the UK for a two-week tour in May 2023, hot on the heels of their appearances as guest stars on the Transatlantic Sessions live tour this February.
Our Song of the Day comes from the remarkably talented māsa – sisters Faron and Merle. The Tower is taken from their debut album Sailors and Insomniacs and will soon feature on Apple TV’s new drama series ‘Dear Edward’, hopefully giving them the attention they deserve.
Cinder Well announces her forthcoming new album ‘Cadence’ which features a number of contributions, including strings from Cormac MacDiarmada of Lankum. Watch her video for the first single ‘Two Heads, Grey Mare’, also our Song of the Day.
Raoul Eden is a french solo guitarist in the American primitive tradition. Watch his new video for ‘Beat your Head with Glorious Songs’ – the Sufi visuals accentuate the meditative effect of his playing.
Jim Ghedi is heading back out on a short tour in April for what will probably be his last full band tour of 2023. Watch the accompanying video for his excellent cover of Ed Pickford’s Ah Cud Hew.
Joined by Matt O’Connell on percussion, watch Joseph Decosimo performing ‘The Wild Goose Chase’, a tune he learned from master fiddler and banjo player Clyde Davenport.
Taken from their album ‘What We Thought Was A Lake Was A Field Of Flax’, watch Phil Tyler & Sarah Hill performing Matt Hyland, a folk song which also appeared on Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick’s 1968 album ‘But Two Came By’.
We recommend Elspeth Anne on Bandcamp Friday – she has some live dates coming up supporting the excellent Jacken Elswyth. Also, watch a live video of her performing the traditional lullaby ‘Heap of Horses’ with Helen Melon.
Sylvan Weekends is a new alt-folk-pop trio combining the creative spirits of Matthew (Keston Cobblers Club/Stables), Freya, and Daniel (Stables). Watch the video for their new single, Symmetry. Don’t miss their UK tour in May.
Cambridge Folk Festival has just made its first lineup announcement for 2023 – what is probably one of its most diverse offerings to date. Including Ibibio Sound Machine, Lady Blackbird, Catrin Finch and Cimarrón, Angeline Morrison, Oi Va Voi, Arrested Development, Angélique Kidjo and lots more.
Julian Taylor, one of the finest voices in contemporary Canadian folk music is on tour in the UK now following the release of his album Beyond the Reservoir. Not to be missed.
Rose City Band announces new album ‘Garden Party’, a celebration of summer and all it brings. Listen to their new single ‘Chasing Rainbows’ which begins the beautiful cosmic journey.
