Folk

‘Oates and Spiers are a fine match, the tunes elegantly paced and played, while Oates remains one of our finest singers.’ Folk Witness ‘Oates & Spiers left the gaudy, commercialised crass-ness at home ... theirs is a Christmas for all’ Bristol24/7 [Jackie] ‘There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice ...

Winter Wonderband are - Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, War Horse, Eliza Carthy) & Maclaine Colston on hammered dulcimer (Pressgang, Eliza Carthy) joined by Beth Porter (SpellSongs, Bookshop Band) on Cello and Jennifer Crook (Cythara, Broken Road) on harp and guitar. With spellbinding vocal harmonies backed by this beautiful combination ...

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ her most exciting and anticipated album to date. At 18 Alex was noticed by producer Neil Stainton who honed her talent, worked with her during her ...

Experience an evening of ethereal, uplifting music with Faeland at the Chapel Arts Centre in Bath. This captivating band blends delicate acoustic melodies with rich, modern folk influences, creating music that has been described as "soul balm". Their sound is both mystical and accessible, merging folk traditions from across the ...

Fraser Anderson: The Folk Troubadour Ready to Redefine the Scene Joined by John Parker on Double Bass Crowned UK Singer-Songwriter of the Year 2024, Fraser Anderson is poised to tear through the UK acoustic and folk landscape with a mix of heart, grit, and honesty that’s been brewing for over ...

The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts. Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. Their busy touring schedule is rapidly building them a reputation for ...

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For over a quarter of a century Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From their early days in folk supergroup ‘Equation ...

‘Masters of their craft. This duo is just brilliant’ FATEA Records 'Outstanding musicianship, James and Saul performed a perfectly balanced mix of tunes and songs' Songlines 'Sheer joy of music making oozes through every track' Living Tradition The new record from this reunited pair of uber-experienced folk musicians, came out ...

If you were of the belief that The Black Feathers are named because of their love of dark humour and the smooth blending of harmony, you’d be wrong. If you were told that the name is more concerned with recognition of their gentle souls, a predilection for dark clothing and ...

A radically fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs. 'We need more music like this; spontaneous, alive and affecting' - FRUK Anglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and ...

The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter, and UK folk legend Martin Simpson on electric guitar. Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the '60s and '70s, the band ...

Music is one big conversation. And few bands live at the heart of it like An Dannsa Dub. Born from a love of traditional Scottish folk, dub reggae and dance music, together they summon the joyous, communal energy of a cèilidh and a sound system session. Their name comes from ...

“You have a signature voice, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation” (Richard Elkington, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham) “Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning” (Gill Tee, Co-founder Black Deer Festival) Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages ...

"You guys absolutely rock," - BBC Radio 3 Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman arrives with a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power. The group's "startling and shimmering" (Folk Wales) blend of folk, jazz, and musical theatre sounds has ...

Singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock is a hugely experienced performer, having toured throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, predominantly as frontman and founding member of his multi-award winning, internationally renowned world-folk band 'Dallahan'. He is a critically acclaimed solo artist and has also performed or recorded with Rura, Siobhan ...

TangleJack's latest album, The Ragged Edge, was received as "a work of genius" (Fatea) that "fused together the brilliant complexities of folk with the wondrous harmonies of vintage pop." (Aldora Britain Records) Now, following a tour of intimate gigs, the South Wales duo is taking their songs of quiet contemplation ...