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David Ferguson, a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer who has collaborated with the likes of Johnny Cash, John Prine, and Sturgill Simpson, releases his debut album next month. Watch him performing “Hard Times Come Again No More,” accompanied by Sierra Hull. This really is something else, a sure winner.

As an exciting last-minute addition to the eclectic line-up for this week’s Sidmouth Folk Festival Online, musician Paul Sartin will interview Richard Thompson about his intimate autobiography, Beeswing: Fairport, Folk Rock and Finding My Voice 1967-75.

Featuring the core trio of John McSherry and Detroit natives Tyler Duncan and Michael Shimmin, our Song of the Day comes from ‘the olllam’ who continue to push the envelope in blending funk, jazz and tradition.

Coughlan’s Live Promotions announce ‘The Great Beyond’, a new two day festival with live music and comedy in the stunning surrounds of Ballinacurra House, Kinsale, Co. Cork. Featuring BellX1, Lisa Hannigan, Wallis Bird, Marc O’Reilly, Laura O’Mahony, Naked Animals, Paddy Dennehy, Ultan Conlon, Cry Monster Cry & more.

Irish traditional flute player Fintan Vallely’s 1979 album “Traditional Irish Flute Music” and “Back to the Starry Lane” with Mark Simos have been remastered and are now available via Bandcamp.

Taken from her latest EP ‘Swallow Me’, watch Rachel Sermanni performing ‘Brighton House’ live. Don’t miss her upcoming tour dates in November and early December as well as two Campfire Club dates in August this month.

Following his highly acclaimed debut album and upcoming UK tour announcement, watch Josh Okeefe performing the traditional ballad “I’m a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day”. The song has been covered by the likes of Archie Fisher, The Pogues, The Dubliners and Jeannie Robertson.

Cecil Sharp House are once again looking forward to hosting music-loving audiences in a packed Autumn/winter season including John McCusker, Thea Gilmore, Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine, Kitty MacFarlane, Leveret, Sam Sweeney, The Rheingans Sisters, Spiers & Boden, LAU and lots more.

Celebrated Scottish Gael Mary Ann Kennedy is following in the footsteps of St Columba, embarking on an epic journey of musical discovery as part of a landmark collaboration with Scotland’s singing festival, St Andrews Voices.

Belfast International Arts Festival returns from 6 October to 7 November with headliners Glen Hansard and The Great Irish Songbook, featuring legendary Irish folk group Dervish, alongside Brian Kennedy, Cara Dillon, Karen Matheson, Eddi Reader and Belfast’s own Open Arts Community Choir.

Watch the full concert that Pentangle recorded for Belgian TV in 1972, prior to the release of Solomon’s Seal, featuring the original lineup of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox.

A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival is now in full swing in the East Devon seaside town, but there’s a feast of exclusive online concerts and workshops to get involved with too.