john martyn

To celebrate the paperback publication of Graeme Thomson’s “Small Hours: The Long Night of John Martyn”, read extracts from the book and watch cover sessions by Karine Polwart, Findlay Napier, Siobhan Wilson, Olivia Chaney and Blue Rose Code.

Watch the new video from Heligoland and She Owl for their cover of John Martyn’s “Please Fall In Love With Me’ which appeared on his album “Glorious Fool. It’s a song that conveys a message of universal love, much needed nowadays.

John Martyn’s music reaches deep into the heart and soul of those who feel the space in the notes and the grace of the songs and here, in just three songs, Katie Spencer proves she understands him and The Hurt In Your Heart.

Sam Brookes pays tribute to John Martyn as he premieres his new single ‘You Can Discover’, a “lesser-known gem” on John’s 1973 album ‘Sundays Child’, a song Brookes immediately fell in love with and does great justice here.

We end our series of exclusive performances marking the publication today of Small Hours, Graeme Thomson’s new biography of John Martyn, with sessions from Siobhan Wilson and Findlay Napier.

To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography, read an extract and watch Karine Polwart performing a beautiful cover of ‘Couldn’t Love You More’.

To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography by Graeme Thomson. We have a series book extracts and special sessions this week, the latest with Olivia Chaney.

To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography by Graeme Thomson. We have a series book extracts and special sessions this week kicking off with Blue Rose Code.

News of The John Martyn Project was music to my ears. Featuring Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef and Sam Brookes they each bring their own story and connection to John’s music, don’t hesitate in getting a ticket for what is sure to be a rewarding experience.

Whilst not a full-on festive offering, our latest mix does contain some festive cheer from Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle, Tim Laycock, Richard Farina With Blind Boy Grunt (better known as Bob Dylan) & Eric Von Schmidt, and some top-notch wassailing from John Kirkpatrick. Plus classics from the likes of John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Hamish Imlach and Richard Thompson and some great new music and a wee delve into Topic …

Almost a year ago to the day we featured a guest mix from Salad Sound System . The good news is we have another…featuring Ivor Cutler, Michael Chapman, John Martyn, 5 Hand Reel, The Memory Band, Edward II and lots more.

We are giving away a fantastic folk festival prize bundle: Tickets to Fairport’s Cropredy festival plus 4 classic folk vinyl LP re-presses from John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Richard & Linda Thompson and Fairport Convention.

With the release her new album this month Simon talks to Beverley Martyn about her career covering Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Joe Boyd and of course John Martyn.

Beverley Martyn’s new album The Phoenix and the Turtle is due for release in April. Get a taster and don’t miss her upcoming performance at London’s Bush Hall.

John Martyn – The Island Years is a significant collection of his music and illustrates perfectly the many journeys his muse took him on…John Martyn’s finest years. We’ve included a live performance bonus (not from this collection).

Listen to the latest episode of Songs from the Ark feat: Israel Nash Gripka, Jeffrey Foucault, Gregory Alan Isakov, John Martyn and more!

Here are the full details on the John Martyn retrospective release The Island Years [Box set, CD+DVD] out 30 September. Includes full track listings and images.

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.