First issued over 25 years ago, and now remastered from original tapes, Avocet is a concept piece by Bert Jansch on which he is joined by Danny Thompson alongside the late Martin Jenkins. It’s often cited by fans as a favourite, it’s released on 5th February 2016.
Our Folk Music Friday is back with our video showcase of some of the best there is in folk music from both the past and present. Featuring: Emily Smith, Jiggy, Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention, Marry Waterson and many more.
For anyone with even a passing interest in the music of John Renbourn, The Attic Tapes is an essential and absorbing collection which offers a remarkable insight into the roots of one of Britain’s greatest guitarists and songwriters.
Bert Jansch’s eight studio album is re-issued by Earth Recordings, an overlooked gem from 1973 on which he is joined by an all-star cast including Danny Thompson, Tony Visconti, Mary Hopkin, Dave Mattacks, Ali Bain and more.
Watch the full-length film ‘Davy Graham & Bert Jansch: The Parting Glass’. Filmed in 2005 when Davy was travelling to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe with Bert Jansch.
British guitarist and founder of Pentangle John Renbourn has died aged 70. We take a brief look back at his history of which there are many highlights. Some of my favourite being his work with the late Bert Jansch.
Neil Young releases ‘A Letter Home’ a deeply personal album which begins with a spoken letter to his late mother. Watch him performing Bert Jansch’s Needle of Death in a 1947 Voice-o-Graph.
This Friday BBC 4 pays tribute to the legendary Bert Jansch with the televising of ‘The Genius of Bert Jansch’ featuring archive footage & a landmark multi-artist concert at the Royal Festival Hall.
The latest Folk Radio UK TV features some regulars with new FRUK arrivals Promise & the Monster and Kinrisu. Plus great sets from Akron/Family & The Family Elan
Universal Music have announced the release of a definitive John Martyn box set covering his classic years with Island Records and scheduled for release in September 2013.
‘Acoustic Routes’ documentary to be released on DVD. Presented by Billy Connolly it featured folk legends Bert Jansch, Brownie McGhee, Davey Graham, Anne Briggs, Wizz Jones and a stellar cast of musicians.
The latest Simple Folk Radio Show features Yorkshire born Jason Steel who will be performing a special session to mark the release of his new album ‘The Weight of Care’.
