News From Topic Records November 2019

News From Topic Records November 2019 Anne Briggs Ltd Edition Gold Vinyl (back in stock on December 6th 2019) This eponymous 1971 debut album by Anne Briggs, largely unavailable for 48 years, is widely regarded as a pillar of any folk collection. Re-issued here as part of the Topic Treasures series - the label’s classic and notable albums expanded in deluxe format with rare images, new liner notes (by esteemed journalist, Ken Hunt) - ‘Anne Briggs’ heralds a huge resurgence of interest in this most reclusive of folk doyennes. This debut album contains some of Briggs’ most notable songs, including ‘Blackwater Slide,’ which she famously taught to Bert Jansch, (who recorded it on his ‘Jack Orion’ album) and ‘Go Your Way,’ co-written with Jansch. As with the 1971 original, the sleeve here contains song notes by the highly-regarded English folk singer and collector of folk songs, A.L. Lloyd. Limited edition 180gm gold vinyl back in stock on December 6th 2019. Pre-order Vision & Revision The First 80 Years of Topic Records We were thrilled to see Vision & Revision: The First 80 Years of Topic Records at number 3 in the Folk rundown of MOJO's Essential Guide to 2019. The deluxe double album features the cream of British folk artists interpreting a song of their choice from our vast back catalogue and includes never-before-released tracks by Martin Simpson, Richard Thompson, Lankum, Peggy Seeger, John Smith, Sam Lee, Martin Carthy, Olivia Chaney, Lisa O’Neill, Oysterband, Nancy Kerr, Chris Wood, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, Lisa Knapp, Kitty Macfarlane, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, Emily Portman & Rob Harbron, Rachael McShane & The Cartographers, Eliza Carthy & Olivia Chaney and The Oldham Tinkers. Buy, Download or Stream Topic Records Folk In Focus It's your last chance to visit the Folk In Focus exhibition of iconic photographs which runs until the 5th January at Cecil Sharp House. Focusing on the seminal artists who’ve helped shape contemporary folk music as we know it, the exhibition includes era-defining shots of Anne Briggs, Shirley & Dolly Collins, The Watersons, Nic Jones, June Tabor, Martin Simpson, Eliza and Martin Carthy, Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl and many more. Featuring photographs by Brian Shuel, John Harrison, Elly Lucas, Judith Burrows, Dave Peabody, Eammon O’Doherty and George Van Win, the exhibition runs until 5th January 2020 at Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. Free entry. On Tour Martin Simpson continues his Rooted tour throughout November and into December. Rachael McShane & the Cartographers have announced new dates in March and April next year and Eliza Carthy heads out with the Restitute Band in April. Martin Simpson 20 November - Penrith, Upfront Arts Venue 21 November - Gateshead, Sage Gateshead 22 November - Morecambe, The Platform 23 November - Cheshire, The Lion Salt Works Museum 24 November - Stockton On Tees, The Waiting Room 27 November - Andover, The Lights 29 November - Corsham, The Pound Arts Centre 30 November - London, Cecil Sharp House 01 December - Wingfield, Wingfield Barns 05 December - New Milton, Forest Arts Centre 06 December - Fareham, Ashcroft Arts Centre 07 December - Brighton, St Lukes Church 08 December - Maidstone, The Bower House 19 December - Sheffield, Firth Hall Sheffield Rachael McShane & The Cartographers 20 March 2020 - Runcorn, The Brindley 21 March 2020 - Otley, Otley Courthouse 25 March 2020 - Morecambe, The Platform 26 March 2020 - Bury, The Met 27 March 2020 - London, Kings Place 28 March 2020 - South Petherton, The David Hall 29 March 2020 - Bath, Chapel Arts 24 April 2020 - Gateshead, Sage Gateshead 25 April 2020 - Barton Upon Humber, Ropery Hall 26 April 2020 - Suffolk, Folk At The Froize Eliza Carthy & TRachael McShane & The Cartographers 01 April 2020 - Halifax, Square Chapel Centre 02 April 2020 - Manchester, The Stoller Hall 03 April 2020 - Pontardawe, Pontardawe Arts Centre 05 April 2020 - Basingstoke, The Haymarket 08 April 2020 - Bristol, St George’s 09 April 2020 - Oxford, The North Wall 10 April 2020 - York, The Crescent 11 April 2020 - Settle, Settle Victoria Hall 06 June 2020 - Portsoy, Portsoy Town Hall Copyright © 2019 Topic Records, All rights reserved. Topic Records Topic Records c/o Proper Music Distribution 1-5 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford Kent, Eng DA1 1JD United Kingdom

Topic Records - June 2018 Newsletter

Topic presents two new Introduction to releases An Introduction to Martin Simpson (TICD005) - 22nd June An Introduction to Dick Gaughan (TICD010) - 29th June Topic Records is happy to announce the release of two new CDs as part of the An introduction to series. An Introduction to Martin Simpson is a wonderful 17 track compilation compiled by Martin himself and features a wonderful new recording of ‘Palaces Of Gold (2018)’ which is exclusive to this release. Pre-order here An Introduction to Dick Gaughan is a 14 track compilation highlighting Dick Gaughan’s Topic recordings. Widely considered one of the great Folk singers of our time this CD is a must. Pre-order here Also available to pre-order on vinyl from VINYL180. An introduction to Martin Simpson double vinyl LP with signed art print. Pre-order here Coming soon Rachael McShane & The Cartographers When All Is Still Out 10th August Topic Records is delighted to announce the signing of Rachael McShane & The Cartographers.  Rachael is probably best known as not only a string player/singer for the mighty Bellowhead but also a leading voice in The Transports (alongside The Young'uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr, Greg Russell and Matthew Crampton).  Her brand new album (her first since 2009’s ‘No Man’s Fool’) sees her reworking traditional songs with a new band, The Cartographers, featuring guitarist Matthew Ord (Assembly Lane) and melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting). Pre-order ‘When All I Still’ here For more info, visit Rachael’s website. Out now Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy with The Gift Band Anchor Buy, stream or download the album here Topic Records artists on tour 2018 Martin Simpson June 2018 21st June - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester 23rd June - Wadsworth Community Centre, Hebdon Bridge, Halifax 28th June - The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 29th June - Connaught Theatre, East Sussex 25th August - Towersey Festival, Thame 08th September - Aylsham Festival Dance, Music & Song, Norwich 14th September - Blaxhall Village Hall, Suffolk 15th September - The Neeld Arts Centre, Chippenham 21st September - Gala Theatre & Cinema, Durham 22nd September - The Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough 28th September - The Goose Is Out!, Nunhead, London 29th September - The Lowry, Salford, Greater Manchester Find more details at www.martinsimpson.com/gigs Rachael McShane & The Cartographers 15 June - Downend Folk Club, Bristol 16 June - Calstock Arts, Calstock 17 June - Blue Sky Festival, Wiltshire 7 July - Folk at the Hall Festival, North Wales 10 August - The Bridge Hotel , Newcastle 18 August - FOLK EAST FESTIVAL 1 September - Folk Festival, London 20 October - FOLK FESTIVAL, Manchester 21 October - Riverhouse Barn (Brunch Concert) Walton-On Thames 24 October - Norden Farm Arts Centre, Maidenhead 25 October - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shorham-By-Sea 26 October - The Lights, Andover 27 October - The Slaughtered Lamb, London 28 October - Quay Arts Centre, Isle Of Wight 1 November - Alexander's Live, Chester 2 November - The Civic, Barnsley 3 November - Kirkgate Arts, Cockermouth 16 December - The Froize, Woodbridge, Suffolk Find more details at www.rachaelmcshane.co.uk/shows Eliza Carthy / Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band 27 June - The Gatehouse, Stafford 15 July - Folk By The Oak, Hatfield House, Herts. 3 August - Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge 9 August - Sidmouth Folk Week - Bulverton Marquee, Sidmouth Find more details at www.eliza-carthy.com Martin Carthy 9 June - St Neots Folk Festival St. Neots 16 June - Maritime & Folk Festival Ballydeho, Ireland 30 June - Ropery Hall Barton Upon Humber 3 July - Ammanford Miners' Theatre Ammanford 13 July - Kalamazoo Klub London 14 July - Lewes Saturday Folk Club Lewes 17 July - Hoy at Anchor Westcliff-On-Sea 8 August - Sidmouth Folk Week Sidmouth 2 Sept - Moseley Folk Festival Birmingham 8 Sept - Bermondsey Folk Festival London 21 Sept - Chiddingly Arts Festival Eastbourne 29 Sept - Llŷn Acoustic Guitar Festival Pwllheli Topic Treasure  Nic Jones - Penguin Eggs 38 years ago on 1st June 1980 the classic Nic Jones album Penguin Eggs was released. Still regarded as one of the greatest folk albums of all time. Topic is planning to release a special edition of this classic album in 2019.  Watch this space for further news on this and on Topic at 80 years old in 2019. Topic Records Would Like To Hear From You! Topic Records would love to hear from you so please send us any suggestions you may have. Your top ten Topic records, your favourite Topic recordings, maybe Topic merchandise you’d like to see made available in the future to buy and general feedback. We cannot guarantee a reply to every email, but we may feature some of your comments and suggestions in further newsletters. Thank you. Copyright © 2018 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address : Topic Records Topic Records c/o Proper Music Distribution 1-5 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford Kent, Eng DA1 1JD United Kingdom