The Old Dance School

It is tempting to think that Behind The Glass is less of a leap into the unknown and more the natural high point of a set of musicians at the peak of their creative powers. It is their most accomplished work to date, and proof of the vital need for change and experimentation, in music as in life.

Contemporary folk group The Old Dance School change their name to The Fair Rain and announce new album ‘Behind The Glass’. Watch their new video for Mannequin, our Song of the Day.

What sets The Old Dance School apart from other folk bands is their eagerness to embrace the new. In a live setting their songs are conceptually fascinating, and thrilling in their performance.

The Old Dance School release live album ‘Steer In The Night’ from which we take our Song of the Day. Listen to Blue horse (live) and catch them on their current UK Tour.

The Old Dance School set course for Scotland in May for a great tour during which Robin Beatty will showcase ‘Sula Sgier’, a song inspired by a unique and ancient ritual. Robin explains…

Dave Freak talks to Midlands based singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse who releases his second album ‘Reaching For A State Of Mind’ in October.

In our first of a three part live feature on The Big Whistle Festival we look the Friday night opening band and Folk Radio UK favourite ‘The Old Dance School’ who made a clear impression on our reviewer.

Folk Radio UK talks to the fabulous ‘The Old Dance School’ after a great set at Purbeck Folk Festival. Plus we have a fantastic exclusive video of them performing at this year’s Shambala Festival!

Purbeck Folk Festival is based on a little sheep farm on the beautiful Jurassic coast of Dorset. Now in its fourth year the attraction, besides a great line-up, is its unspoilt freedom and friendly charm.

A great one day fest! Trelawnyd, N. Wales: Folk at The Hall, 9th June feat: Dougie MacLean, Jim Moray, Kris Drever, Fay Hield, The Old Dance School & more!

The Old Dance School are to release a new album titled ‘Chasing the Light’. Hear tracks and watch a short film on the making of it.

Some great gigs coming up that are worth getting a ticket for if you can over the next week, including: Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Goodnight Lenin and The Old Dance School, Martin Carthy, Ade Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds, Annabelle Chvostek, Dave Swarbrick, Vicki Swan And Jonny Dyer and more