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by blueestaiAppalachianFeaturedLeave a comment on “Finding Folk” play – Sheffield University Drama Studio (5th August 2021) A Review

“Finding Folk” play – Sheffield University Drama Studio (5th August 2021) A Review

So after a pretty big hiatus for live events, we found ourselves trundling off to the Sheffield University Drama Studio to see the latest play…

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by blueestaiAcousticFeaturedLeave a comment on Emma Langford- “Sowing Acorns” – A Review

Emma Langford- “Sowing Acorns” – A Review

A fun album that will defy attempts to hold it down in one place. Well arranged and with some seriously confident creations, this disc hints…

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by blueestaiAlbum/EP ReviewsFeaturedLeave a comment on Jenny Sturgeon – The Living Mountain (review)

Jenny Sturgeon – The Living Mountain (review)

An album indistinguishable from the nature it is set in, Sturgeon’s expertise ensures a multi-layered, emotional linchpin of folk Now even deeper into the cold…

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by blueestaiPosted on26th June 202226th June 2022Album/EP ReviewsLeave a comment on Iona Lane – Hallival – Album Review

Iona Lane – Hallival – Album Review

Released – March 25 2022 From beyond the rolling mist (and probably a few sheets of snow) the mountain of Hallival stands beautiful as a…

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by blueestaiPosted on6th April 20226th April 2022Album/EP ReviewsLeave a comment on The Story Song Scientists – Quantum Lyrics (review)

The Story Song Scientists – Quantum Lyrics (review)

Released October 2021 Sit up, science is about to begin! For those who like to follow the Roud index as much as the Alper-Doger Index,…

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by blueestaiPosted on10th March 202210th March 2022AcousticLeave a comment on 5th March 2022- Phil Beer at Wesley Centre, Maltby

5th March 2022- Phil Beer at Wesley Centre, Maltby

We have recently had the pleasure of visiting the opening night of “Wesley Centre Live”, a series of folk gigs that has started in Maltby.…

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by blueestaiPosted on18th November 202118th November 2021AnimalLeave a comment on Carol Hodge and Birds & Beasts – 30 October 2021, Wainsgate Chapel, Hebden Bridge

Carol Hodge and Birds & Beasts – 30 October 2021, Wainsgate Chapel, Hebden Bridge

Being (in probability), the most remote venue we have been to, outside of a music festival, we find the Wainsgate Chapel on the outskirts of…

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by blueestaiPosted on23rd October 202124th October 2021AcousticLeave a comment on Birds and Beasts – “Kozmik Disko” review

Birds and Beasts – “Kozmik Disko” review

Like the thunderous hooves of an approaching stampede, Birds and Beasts’ second album is a groove-filled, thumping and purposeful sophomore album which puts it’s classic…

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by blueestaiPosted on3rd May 20213rd May 2021Album/EP ReviewsLeave a comment on Ninebarrow- “A Pocket Full of Acorns” Review

Ninebarrow- “A Pocket Full of Acorns” Review

Timely, persistent and quiet. The natural world continues to spill forth from Ninebarrow’s fourth album, in all the best ways. Those quiet boys of folk,…

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by blueestaiPosted on23rd March 202123rd March 2021Album/EP ReviewsLeave a comment on Merry Hell – Emergency Lullabies (review)

Merry Hell – Emergency Lullabies (review)

Exuberant and rousing with a few inspired sentimental stops, Merry Hell still have a lot to say with their sixth album.  RELEASED NOVEMBER 2020 What…

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