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After two albums and several hugely successful tours, The Pitmen Poets (Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, Benny Graham and Jez Lowe) prepare to release their farewell album to accompany their 23 date farewell tour.

To mark the tenth anniversary UK tour of the acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse, Songmaker John Tams and Songman Bob Fox release A Garland For Joey The War Horse Songbook. Listen to Bob Fox performing ‘Only Remembered’ and read about the stories behind the songs in John Tams own words.

Water of Tyne is the first CD release from Magnetic North East CIC, a community interest company promoting the music, arts, culture and heritage of the North East of England. Brought together by Kathryn Tickell the album includes guest appearances from the likes of The Unthanks, Hannah Rickard, Bob Fox and Mike Tickell. A truly lovely collection.

Rob catches up with Bob Fox at the Great Knight Folk Club in Northampton who shares his story – one of hard work and sacrifice of someone reaching the very top of his profession…only to lose his place and find himself having to once again start from the very bottom.

Underneath the Stars Festival which is co-run by Kate Rusby and situated near Barnsley have put together a great line up. The festival is running for three full days this year and artists include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eddi Reader, Martin Simpson, Bruce Molsky, Bob Fox, The Young’uns, Damien O’Kane, Keston Cobblers Club, Siobhan Miller, Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston, Luke Daniels and Jim Causley. Watch our video preview.

Called one of the ‘best voices in England’ by Ralph McTell, Bob Fox has a busy month ahead as he tours across England and Wales. Dates include Tredegar House Folk Festival in South Wales. Watch this performance from Songs from the Shed from 2013.

On Songs from the Shipyards The Unthanks capture that indefinable link between men and ships…from the pride and love that many had to the sudden sad decline and loss of work and community.