boys of the lough

Robin Morton, founder member of Boys of the Lough, manager, producer and ‘fifth member’ of Battlefield Band, owner of Temple Records, enthusiast, author, song-collector and promoter of folk music has died at the age of 81.

We talk to Robin Morton of Temple Records about his involvement in traditional music during the 1960s – a founder member of Boys of the Lough, ‘fifth member’ of the Battlefield Band, author, song-collector and promoter of folk music…the list goes on!

The latest offering from the Battlefield Band features 12 Scottish and Irish guest musicians, packed with great music and enough background information to satisfy your needs. A wonderful album that explores some of the roots and expressions of the shared tradition of Scotland and Ireland.

Listen to this great interview with Dave Richardson from The Boys of The Lough ahead of their performance at Kings Place this Friday!

Kings Place will be playing host to a selection of fine folk artists from the core to cutting edge this winter including: Boys of the Lough, Emily Portman Trio, Emily Smith Band and more.

Kevin Henderson, one of the most exciting young fiddlers on the world stage, has just released a new album titled ‘Fin da Laand Ageen’. You would think Kevin was a lot older than he is with his lengthy track record of collaborations as well as being a member of some of most well known Celtic music bands around.