Folk

English folk royalty meets Australian soul in this new collaboration between Marry Waterson and Emily Barker; an album of fly-on-the-wall observations of the contradictions and disconnections of modern life. No strangers to collaboration, Waterson and Barker discovered an immediate kinship when they started writing together. The intriguing combination of Waterson’s ...

Trio Dhoore Are a young band of monstrously musical brothers from Flanders. Championed by fRoots magazine, their first appearance in the UK at Sidmouth Folk festival in summer 2016 was a rip-roaring success, swiftly followed by universally-applauded shows at Homegrown Festival/EfEx. They are a stand out act! Their "rooted folk ...

Kitty Macfarlane is a Bristol-based songwriter and accomplished guitar player. Her sharply observed narrative songs are pure poetry, rich with visual imagery and written with an eco-eye – bound loosely by the theme of mankind’s relationship with the wild. This autumn sees the release of Kitty Macfarlane's highly anticipated debut ...

Mermaids in cages, cuckolded mole catchers and Victorian houses of ill-repute are all among the influences of Harp and a Monkey, one of East Lancashire's most unique and award-winning musical offerings. Combined with their unusual choice of instruments, a Harp and a Monkey show is something truly intriguing and entertaining. ...

★★★★★ – “Uniquely blends English folk with pure Americana – A sound as wide as the prairie.” Country Music Magazine “The Willows offer a polished update of Anglo-folk shot through with a streak of Americana. An impressive showcase to match their on-stage prowess.” The Guardian With their 3rd album Through ...

Katy Hurt has rapidly become a leading light on the UK Country/Americana scene and all without having released a full length studio album. 2018 has seen her nominated for “Best Country/Folk Act” at the Unsigned Music Awards as well as performing festival slots at Country 2 Country, BlackDeer, Rhythmtree, Cornbury ...

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 50th ANNIVERSARY GREATEST HITS SHOW The stunning and definitive live concert celebration of rock music’s greatest icon. Join Bob and The Band on a nostalgic trip through and beyond 1960s America as hits including Like A Rolling Stone, Mr Tambourine Man, Blowin’ In The Wind, Knocking ...

Contemporary Celtic Folk Music After winning International Artist of the Year at the Australian Celtic Music Awards in 2017 the band completed a 3 week tour in Australia in May last year supported by the UK Arts Council. Roving Crows push the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre and play ...

‘High octane stuff...Would liven any party and keep the floor full’ – fRoots Sheelanagigfor over a decade have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe. A quintet with a well-stocked armoury of stringed instruments – guitar, fiddle, double bass - added with the rhythmic energy ...

In an English folk scene currently bursting with bold and innovative music, Lady Maisery shine brightly. In 2016 The Guardian described theirs as “some of the most exquisite, thrilling vocal harmony work in the English folk scene”. With their unique approach to harmony singing, intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of both ...

“Political, poignant....profound” Americana, UK “A natural storyteller and reflective lyricist” Maverick Magazine ​ Edd Donovan, acclaimed singer-songwriter, is releasing his third studio album, 'Guardians Of Our Time', on 19th November 2019. Edd is a highly distinctive singer and songwriter with a rare, original talent. His sound is heartfelt – comforting, ...

The ‘South Sounds’ concert series booked up-and-coming songwriters in an auditorium with floor to ceiling windows that looked out over the Long Island Sound. It was so close to New York City you could hear the resonant buzz of the Manhattan traffic. But it was far enough away that the ...

Nominated ‘Musician of the Year’ – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 “Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” Stephen Fearing The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength - every gig ...

Track Dogs have been barnstorming the UK with some major festival appearances and collaborations. It has been a pivotal year including playing to a heaving, rocking Trafalgar Square and surprise on-stage participation of Show of Hands’ Steve Knightley and Seth Lakeman at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Well-established in Spain where they ...

One of Scotland's most popular bands return to Bath . This year their show will be featuring songs from their latest album “Hearth & Homeland”. With great banter and tongue in cheek humour. Fiddle, guitars, bouzouki, banjo, and a bag full of great songs A good night Entertainment is guaranteed ...

With captivating harmonies and finely crafted songs, Lore will provide an evening of soulful songs with stunning musical arrangements. Famed for turning the legendary Teenage Kicks on its head, Lore have went from living room dreams to Sell-Out Theatre Tour success in a short time. With a strong folk influence, ...

‘In the spirit of the old traditional singers, Jack Rutter takes a song, shapes it, lives with it and brings out something unique. This album makes my heart sing’. - Kathryn Tickell OBE, BBC Radio 3 ‘An outstanding performer’. - The Independent Jack Rutter is a highly respected folk singer, ...

Uplifting heartwarming folk-pop. Albums of the Year 2018: Folk Radio UK; BBC Introducing; Shire Folk Magazine. Faeland’s original music is beautiful, enchanting, uplifting, technically impressive and extremely accessible. The band have audiences singing along and being moved instantaneously. There is something in the words and melodies which goes deeper than ...

Jim Moray is amongst England’s finest interpreters of traditional song. His relentlessly innovative recordings can truly be said to have changed the sound of folk music since the early 2000s, and he has won fans and admirers far outside of the folk scene without ever betraying his traditional roots. A ...

Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England. An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachael toured internationally with them as well as making several TV appearances. Bellowhead recorded 5 studio albums, and won a total of 8 BBC Folk ...