Dave Swarbrick

In 1971, Granada TV decided to make a special 30-minute concert on Ainsdale beach featuring Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. Watch the entire set – 30 minutes of excellent classic folk-rock.

The Official UK Tribute Tour 2018 celebrating the music of Dave Swarbrick will visit Liverpool’s British Music Experience on 28th January. Feat. Jason Wilson Band (Toronto, Canada), Martin Carthy, John Kirkpatrick & Simon Swarbrick.

Some fine vintage folk in this week’s mix from the likes of Sandy Denny, Michael Raven and Joan Mills, Skara Brae and more. There is some dabbling in psych courtesy of Ben Tweddell’s Twelve Hides which was released in August as well as Toby Hay’s new EP which we recently featured in an exclusive first listen. All this and lots more along with extensive track notes.

Dave Swarbrick, London born Folk musician (Fairport Convention, Martin Carthy) died this morning, he was 75. He was one of the creative giants of English music in the late 20th century.

Old England Grown New has a quiet confidence and a strong sense of self-worth which, at a time when political and moral bankruptcy are the order of the day for our kleptocratic rulers, sets it apart from the herd. Gregg Cave provides his vision of 21st century Britain viewed through the lens of our collective history – a striking and memorable debut album.

Our Song of the Day is a vintage classic performance from the legendary duo Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick performing ‘Byker Hill’. Plus news of Martin and Eliza Carthy’s new album.

Rising For The Moon gets the deluxe re-issue treatment…the only studio legacy of what remains an excellent, if overlooked, Fairport Convention lineup.

With a debut album and a full tour planned we talk to Ethan Johns who has helped shape the careers of such acts as Laura Marling, The Staves, Tom Jones, The Vaccines, Ray LaMontagne and Kings Of Leon.

In December I attended an unforgettable night at Cecil Sharp House featuring The Carrivick Sisters, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick and a personal highlight of the night: James Yorkston

Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, James Yorkston and The Carrivick Sisters are to perform at Cecil Sharp House on 18 December for the Musicians Benevolent Fund. The evening will be hosted by ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris.

Ian Campbell passed away this weekend He formed the Ian Campbell Folk Group in 1958 who became one of the most popular and influential folk groups during the 60’s folk revival.

Island Records new boxset ‘Sandy Denny: The Notes & Words – A Collection of Demos and Rarities’ offers a more palatable release over its predecessor, the perfect choice for any Sandy Denny fan or newcomer!