Village Folk – http://www.villagefolk.org/ In my past posts about Village Folk I have alluded to the venue (The Lawns Hotel) in Chellaston being very much like a fortress. On reconsideration, it may in fact be more[…]
Category: British
Steve Pledger’s – “Somewhere Between” Album Review
A self-assured album from Pledger, whose writing has clearly grown in skill. The lyrics are pleasingly concise, yet emotive and manage to capture other people’s viewpoints very well. It always persuades, but sometimes astonishes. […]
Merry Hell’s Bloodlines – Album Review
Release Date – 1 November 2016 Merry Hell are certainly putting their hours in. There are a working band with new disc “Bloodlines” coming out within two years since their last album, “The Ghost in[…]
Show of Hands w/Megan Henwood Live @ Royal Northern College, Manchester
I am happy on this Wednesday in November…. I am in Manchester. Christmas stalls are up, but it is not that seasonal treat that interests me. It is instead the chance to catch a music[…]
Halloween Video of the Week – Lady Maisery’s – The Crow on the Cradle
Boo! It’s Halloween, Samhain, All Saint’s Eve or any other permeation of word to describe this fantastic time of year and to get in the mood I’ve been listening to some dark folk of time[…]
Kate Rusby – Life in a Paper Boat (album review)
Artist: Kate Rusby Pure Records http://www.katerusby.com/ An album of precise and selective instrumentation that concisely builds atmosphere and quality. Kate Rusby continues her good works through effectively combining traditional words and material with modern arrangements[…]
Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater- Findings – Review
A culmination of learning the disc boasts high-class collaborations, vocals like fireweed and a smooth, rewarding experience that builds on earlier work and honours the traditional Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater – http://www.angehardy.com/ Label: Story Records Limited Executive Producer:[…]
South Yorkshire FRW Music Festival – Sep 2016: Gilmore and Roberts
Folk tales done somewhat contemporary with audacious combination of source material, rhythm and wonder. In Doncaster the day turned to night, the amber lights came on and Gilmore and Roberts came out, though vampires I[…]
September 19, 2016 : Gilmore and Roberts, “Doctor James”
So no doubt you have come across to see my video of the week (yes week, the monthly thing was too short even after one month). If you have not read my blog post on[…]
South Yorkshire FRW Music Festival – Sep 2016: Said The Maiden
Authentic energy brought to dark, traditional numbers and original work. http://www.saidthemaiden.co.uk/ Admittedly one of the two acts that drew me to the the new festival in Doncaster (South Yorkshire Folk, Roots and World) at the Leopard,[…]