jim causley

By any reckoning, Jim Causley’s “Devonshire Roses” has a sweet bouquet of evocative songs. All Devonshire life is here: meat pies, witches, cider, smugglers, ghosts, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all.

Jim Causley shares some ‘big Devonshire favourites’ on his new album. “…all part of the rich tapestry of Devonshire song and they are all beautiful roses to me!”

Jim Causley is a big fan of Christmas and is keen to get ‘A Causley Christmas’ tour underway. I caught up with Jim to chat about West Country carols, his tour and plans for the future… including his joining the group Narthen.

Watch Jim Causley transform from rural folkie to disco diva. The first taster from the forthcoming FOLK FEVER album featuring The Band of Love who are Jim Causley, Greg Russell, Alice Jones, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin with guest musicians Mike McGoldrick, Phil Beer, Steve Knightley, Patsy Reid & Rune Cygan Barslund.

Jim Causley’s ‘I Am The Song: Children’s Poems By Charles Causley’ is a little gem of an album. It seems staggering that these poems weren’t songs in the first place, and very satisfying that they are now. Car journeys with the kids just got much, much better…

Geoff Lakeman steps into the limelight at 69 to release his debut solo album. Featuring a host of special guests including the Lakeman brothers, Cara Dillon, Kathryn Roberts and nearby neighbour Nic Jones.

The third London Folk & Roots Festival kixks off this month with acts such as Newton Faulkner, Jon Boden, Mick Flannery, Sarah Jarosz, Tony Joe White, Eliza Carthy, Michael McGoldrick, Maz O’Connor and many more. Listen to our spotify playlist preview.

Jim Causley could croon the phone book and it would still be worth a listen. But with this latest release he has put his pipes to much better use, setting the verses of visionary Cornish poet Jack Clemo to soaring and often profoundly moving music.

We have another great track to share from Jim Causley’s Forgotten Kingdom which is released today via Hands on Music. Listen to ‘The Man You Know’ and catch him on tour.

Our Song of the Day comes from Jim Causley with ‘Home’ from his new album Forgotten Kingdom which is launched this Wednesday 17th Feb at Kings Place. Special guests on the night include Steve Knightley & Phil Beer of Show of Hands.

Steeped in the traditions of his beloved Dumnonia, Forgotten Kingdom presents both an ambitiously broad canvas and a tour de force display of Jim Causley’s range and depth. It succeeds as a result of his commitment to his vision and his choice of contributors, confirming his status as one England’s finest folk singers, musicians and composers.

This coming January Scarborough Spa Theatre hosts a unique event celebrating the “grande dame” of British folk music Norma Waterson MBE along with the extended Waterson/Carthy dynasty and some very special friends and guests.