News From Topic Records October 2018

New Topic Records release. Release date - 19th October 2018. The Oldham Tinkers - An Introduction to - TICD013 The Oldham Tinkers formed in the mid 1960’s following a chance meeting in a Lancashire pub. Brothers Larry and Gerry Kearns and John Howarth formed the band and would go on to record tracks for various Topic Records compilations before being asked to record their first of five studio albums for the label. ‘Oldham’s Burning Sands’ (12TS206) was recorded in 1971 at Tin Pan Alley Studios London. Produced by A. L. Lloyd, four more albums followed. ‘Best o’ t’ Bunch’ (12TS237) 1974, ‘For Old Times Sake’ (12TS276) 1975, ‘Sit Thee Down’ (12TS323) 1977 and ‘That Lancashire Band’ (12TS399) 1979. This introduction to The Oldham Tinkers is a snap shot of the wonderful collection of colourful material recorded by a lost treasure within the Topic Records catalogue. The band played their early repertoire of songs learnt at family parties from parents, uncles and family friends. They delved into their own childhoods in Oldham, unearthing the songs they and their friends sang as kids as well as introducing new songs and embraced everything Oldham, Lancashire. The band became a regular feature on BBC radio, recording tracks for both John Peel and Andy Kershaw sessions as well as supplying music for various TV Programmes like BBC ‘Play for Today’ and BAFTA award winning TV play ‘Kisses At Fifty’. Tracks: Oldham’s Burning Sands / A Fine Old English Gentleman / Peterloo / The Lancashire Miller / Charlie Chaplin / Seeing Double / The Four-Loom Weaver / Best o’t’ Bunch / Billy Winker / For Old Times Sake / The Maypole / Pity Me My Darling / Jumping Jack / Eawr House As Was / The Lark / McCarthy’s Party / A Mon Like Thee. Pre-order An Introduction to the Oldham Tinkers From the Archive. Photo credit - Photograph of Ray and Archie Fisher early 1960’s Topic Artist Birthday. This month Topic Records is happy to celebrate the birthday of early recording artist Archie Fisher. Born on 23rd October to a large singing family in Scotland, he was the brother to none other than professional Folk singer Cilla Fisher. Archie was to follow the musical trend in the family and went on to record with his sister Ray Fisher in 1961.  Topic Records released a 7-inch E.P. titled ‘Far Over The Forth’ (TOP67) and Topic later went on to record an album with The Fisher Family called ‘Traditional & New Song’s from Scotland in 1965. Many of the Fisher family went onto perform at the Edinburgh Folk Festival in the mid 1960’s. Archie continued in music later becoming a radio presenter for BBC Scotland Folk programme Travelling Folk. Topic Artists on Tour. Rachael McShane & The Cartographers 20th October 2018 – Manchester Folk Festival – Manchester. 21st October 2018 – River house Barn (Brunch Concert) – Walton -On Thames. 24th  October 2018 – Norden Farm Arts Centre – Maidenhead. 25th October 2018 – Rope tackle Arts Centre – Shoreham-By-Sea. 26th October 2018 – The Lights – Andover. 27th October 2018 – The Slaughtered Lamb – London. 28th October 2018 – Quays Art Centre – Isle Of Wight. 1st November 2018 – Alexander’s Live – Chester. 2nd  November 2018 – The Civic – Barnsley. 3rd November 2018 – Kirkgate Arts – Cockermouth. 16th December 2018 – The Froize – Woodbridge – Suffolk. Martin Simpson 4th October 2018 – Chapel Arts Centre – Bath. 5th October 2018 – Farncombe Music Club – Surrey. 6th October 2018 – Eastwell Village Hall – Melton Mowbray. 11th October 2018 – The Exchange – Twickenham. 12th October 2018 – Kalamazoo Klub – London. 13th October 2018 – The Station – Bristol. 14th October 2018 – Topsham Folk Club – Devon. 4th November 2018 – Hitchin Folk Club – Herts. The following shows are with guitarist Martin Taylor. 21st November 2018 – Lakeside Arts – Nottingham. 22nd November 2018 – Liverpool Philharmonic – Liverpool. 23rd November 2018 – Queens Hall – Edinburgh. 25th November 2018 – Victoria Hall – Settle. 27th November 2018 – Crookes Social Club – Sheffield. 28th November 2018 – Huntingdon Hall – Worchester. 29th November 2018 – Chequer Mead Theatre – East Grinstead. 30th November 2018 – Rope tackle Arts Centre – Shoreham–By–Sea. Martin Carthy (Solo) and with John Kirkpatrick. 10th October 2018 -The Brindley -Runcorn.          11th October 2018 - Ashcroft Arts Centre -Fareham.        12th October 2018 - Tea Clipper Cutty Sark – London. 13th October 2018 - Music at Mottram – Mottram.           15th October 2018 - Colchester Folk Club -Colchester. 16th October 2018 – Good Intent Folk Club – Rochester. (Solo show) 21st October 2018 – The Barrelhouse – Totnes. (Solo show) 22nd October 2018 – The Marine Theatre – Lyme Regis. (Solo show) 24th October 2018 - West End Centre – Aldershot.            25th October 2018 - Halesworth Arts Festival – Halesworth.          26th October 2018 - Forest Arts Centre – New Milton. 27th October 2018 - Howden Live – Howden.      28th October 2018 - Cornerstone – Didcot. 11th November 2018 – K-I-N – Bristol (with Eliza Carthy) 18th November 2018 – The Poppy Folk Club – Nottingham. (Solo show) 22nd November 2018 – Blue Sky Café – Bangor. (Solo show) 23rd November 2018 – The cellar – Cardigan. (Solo show) 25th November 2018 – TwickFolk at The Cabbage Patch Pub – Twickenham. (Solo show) 26th November 2018 – The Boileroom – Guildford. (Solo show) 28th November 2018 – Folk at the Malthouse – Rishworth. (Solo show) Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band. 6th October 2018 – Derby Folk Festival – Derby. 19th October 2018 – Manchester Folk Festival – Manchester. Copyright © 2018 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

Happy New Year and the Latest News from Topic Records

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM TOPIC RECORDS Topic Records would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. 2018 will see further releases from Topic Records …An introduction to series, plus exclusive offers, news on more releases and Topics plans for our 80th year birthday in 2019. This month Topic Records celebrates some very special birthdays Nic Jones (Born 9th January 1947) In 1980 Topic Records released the album ‘Penguin Eggs’ by Nic Jones, widely regarded as one of the best Folk albums of its time and some say Nic Jones finest work. This, however, is only one of a few solo albums Nic Jones recorded prior to a serious car accident that would mean English Folk music would be robbed of one of the finest singer/songwriters this country had seem. Still a timeless classic, Penguin Eggs features such classic tracks as ‘Canddee-i-o’ which was also released as a vinyl 7 inch single and classic cuts like ‘The Humpback Whale’ and ‘Farewell To The Gold’. These essential Nic Jones recordings are all available on Topic. Nic Jones - Penguin Eggs (Topic CD, TSCD411) Nic Jones - Game Set Match (Topic CD, TSCD566) Nic Jones - The Enigma Of Nic Jones (DVD TSDVD590) Nic Jones - Candee-i-o (7inch single, STOP2411) Nic Jones - Penguin Eggs (LP, VINYL 180 VIN180LP123)   Mike Waterson (17th January 1941 - 22nd June 2011) Quite simply one of the leading figureheads of the folk revival of the 1960’s. A member of the highly regarded and influential Watersons vocal group with his sisters Lal and Norma Waterson and John Harrison. Mike Waterson would go on to record with both the Watersons group and as a solo artist, releasing an eponymous classic solo LP on Topic, 'Mike Waterson' which featured the track 'Tamlyn'. Mike also went onto write and record the classic Bright Phoebus album with Elaine (Lal) Waterson. Check out the Watersons/Waterson Carthy An Introduction to release coming in March for great tracks featuring Mike Waterson. Frankie Armstrong (12th January) Frankie Armstrong first recorded for Topic in 1965 after being invited by Bert Lloyd who as director of Topic Records was putting together an album of erotic songs with Anne Briggs, called 'The Bird in the Bush' (12T135, 1966). She went on to record two further two albums for Topic 'Lovely on the Water', (Topic 12TS 216, 1972) and 'Songs and Ballads', (Topic 12TS 273 1975) Coming 9th February 2018 two new Topic Records releases Topic Records are happy to announce the next two NEW releases on 9th February 2018. June Tabor - An introduction to (TICD003) 15 specially selected tracks from one of the greatest voices on Topic Records. Track listing: While Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping, The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, The Devil and Bailiff McGlynn, No Man’s Land / Flowers of The Forest, Unicorns, The Scarecrow, Aqaba, Hedger & Ditcher, Shallow Brown, A Place Called England, Maybe Then I’ll Be A Rose, Oh! Alas, I Am In Love, The Rigs of Rye, Finisterre, The Dark End Of The Street. Available to pre-order now from the Topic Shop, Propermusic.com, Amazon, iTunes and all good music retailers. Anne Briggs - An introduction to (TICD004) 15 specially selected tracks from Anne Briggs, a true original from the modern folk revival the late 1960's, early 1970's. Track listing: The Recruited Collier, The Doffing Mistress, Polly Vaughan, Rosemary Lane, Gathering Rushes In The Month Of May, The Stonecutter Boy, Blackwater Side, Go Your Way (My Love), The Cuckoo, Reynardine, Young Tambling, Maa Bonny Lad, Sing A Song For You, The Bonambuie, Tongue In Cheek Available to pre-order now from the Topic Shop, Propermusic.com, Amazon, iTunes and all good music retailers. Also available the first two releases in this series. Various Artists - Topic Records - The Real Sound Of Folk Music (TICD001) and Shirley Collins - An introduction to (TICD002). Various - Topic Records: The Real Sound of Folk Music Double CD (TICD001), digital (TIDL001)and limited edition 2 LP vinyl set from VINYL180 (VINYL180LP125) Shirley Collins - An introduction to CD (TICD002), digital (TIDL002) and limited edition LP vinyl from VINYL180 (VINYL180LP126)   Topic Artists on tour in January / February 2018 Martin Simpson January Sat 27 - Alfriston (East Sussex) The Old Chapel, Alfriston Seats £18.50 from 01323 841414 February Fri 2 - Marlborough Marlborough Town Hall More info | Tickets Sun 4 - Bournemouth Bournemouth Folk Club, Shelley Theatre Details from ABM: 020 7014 2821 Fri 9 - Chesterfield Chesterfield Folk Club, Chesterfield Library Theatre www.chesterfieldfolkclub.org 01623 429020 Sat 17 - Mottram Music, Mottram Village Hall Tickets Box office number: 07904 072190 For more information and additional dates, please visit www.martinsimpson.com Martin Carthy - Solo date Wed 31 January - John Peel Centre For Creative Arts, Stowmarket Eliza Carthy and Martin Carthy duo / Gift Band Tour Tue 13 Feb - National Centre for Early Music Wed 14 Feb - Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Thur 15 Feb - Settle Victoria Hall Fri 16 Feb - Music At The Hall Sat 18 Feb - Vivacity Key Theatre Sun 19 Feb - Forest Folk - North Boarhunt Social Club Mon 20 Feb - Theatre Mwldan Tue 21 Feb - Wyeside Arts Centre Eliza Carthy & the Wayward Band Sun 11 Feb - Leuven Folk Festival For more information and additional dates, please visit www.eliza-carthy.com  Copyright © 2018 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address  Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

Topic Records - January 2018 newsletter