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Wednesday 5 May 2021

Catch Hanna Enlöf Online Friday 7 May, 2021 — 8pm BST

 Catch Hanna Enlöf Online Friday 7 May, 2021 — 8pm BST

The Live Room Saltaire

Swedish musician Hanna Enlöf started her musical career as half of the duo Good Harvest, and she’s recently released her first solo album, Bare Bones. Expect wonderful arrangements, masterful guitar playing and hauntingly beautiful vocals.

Hanna Enlöf started her musical career as half of the wildly talented and successful musical duo Good Harvest from Sweden. Good Harvest got their breakthrough after going viral with their exceptional rendition of Joni Mitchell’s Woodstock in 2016. In the following years they’ve had success after success and made numerous television appearances, played on some of Scandinavia’s largest stages and released several critically acclaimed albums.

Hanna is now releasing her first solo album, Bare Bones, at the end of March 2021. Her musical compositions and arrangements show a melodic and harmonic maturity seldom seen in today’s musical landscape. With few exceptions she has recorded all the instrumental and vocal tracks on this album. Hanna has crafted these songs together with lyricist Craig Stanton Thomas, who also happens to be her partner. You are about to be ushered into a world of wonderful arrangements, masterful guitar playing and hauntingly beautiful singing, not to mention lyrics and issues, which will both inspire and challenge.



Tickets £10       Find out more

Hanna Enlöf | Facebook

HOME | Hanna Enlöf (hannaenlof.com)       @hannaenlof

Tuesday 27 April 2021

Whitby Folk Week 2021: Important Update From The Directors

Whitby Folk Week 2021: Important Update From The Directors

In the light of the continuing pandemic and the uncertainty of restrictions such as social distancing and face coverings being fully relaxed by August, the Whitby Folk Week directors have taken the extremely difficult decision to postpone the 2021 festival until the 20th-26th August 2022.

The very essence of Whitby Folk Week is our community; being together to dance, sing, play music and be with friends and family. Ceilidhs, morris dancing, sessions, workshops, sing-arounds and bustling venues are at the heart of this, and they are simply not possible with any level of social distancing in place. Whitby Folk Week without these things would not be the Whitby Folk Week we know and love.

There are also more practical considerations such as the availability of the Spa, ever changing restrictions and the fact that any financial risk in this already unpredictable year may well jeopardise future festivals. To ensure a positive future for the festival, we must be mindful of the ongoing need to protect each other, as well as the town of Whitby, and our festival and its reputation.

For this year, we will contact ticket holders over the next few days and, as last year, we will host a Whitby@Home which we hope you will support to keep us all going until we can have the festival back to its old self.

Hopefully, in 2022, we will collect our heather in person, hug our friends, dance, sing and play to our hearts' content. In the meantime, we send our very best wishes for continued health and happiness to our supporters and their loved ones.

Whitby Folk Week is a long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right. As always there will be over 100 fantastic concerts ready to entertain you across the town in numerous venues.

Whitby Folk Week | Facebook


Thursday 8 April 2021

Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals Set Dates for Summer 2021

Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals Set Dates for Summer 2021

Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival have officially announced their return for summer 2021. The Folk festival will occur on July 23-27, while the Jazz festival will occur July 30-Aug 1. The festivals will occur at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I.

In the announcement, the organizers made it clear that “Newport Folk and Newport Jazz won’t look exactly the same,” but they are nonetheless “thrilled to be bringing music and artists back to the Fort.”

The announcement also noted that organizers are working closes with state and local government officials to “ensure that what [they] present will set a benchmark for safety and transparency through our protocols and communication.” More details on protocols and COVID restrictions will be available soon.

For more information see newportfestivals.org.

Monday 5 April 2021

Tune in to Fine Folk on Lincoln City Radio on Tuesday 6th April at 7pm, Alan Ritson talks to Paul Gilbody

Tune in to Fine Folk on Lincoln City Radio 103.6FM (http://lincolncityradio.com) on Tuesday 6th April at
7pm to listen to an interview with
Alan Ritson speaking to Paul Gilbody discussing his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘UNTWINED’. A gifted singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and highly sought after session player, Paul Gilbody has recorded and featured on numerous albums and performed around the world, including European tours with KT Tunstall and opening for the legendary Sir Tom Jones.

His organic blend of Acoustic Groove and Neo-Mellow regularly draws comparisons to the likes of Seal, Sting and Jason Mraz. 

Paul Gilbody

Paul Gilbody | Facebook

@paulgilbody

Monday 22 March 2021

Katie Spencer Interviewed by Alan Ritson on Lincoln City Radio Tuesday 23 March, 2021 at 7pm.

Tune in to Fine Folk on Lincoln City Radio 103.6FM (http://lincolncityradio.com) on Tuesday 23rd March at 7pm to listen to an interview with Alan Ritson speaking to Katie Spencer discussing the release of her forthcoming EP reimagining the music of John Martyn. 

Katie underlines the sense of space that surrounds her home by the sea in Hornsea, East Yorkshire.

Katie Spencer | Facebook   

https://www.katiespencer.net

@KRSpencerMusic

@RitsonAlan

Tuesday 16 March 2021

Topic Records Announce the 20th Anniversary of Martin Simpson’s - The Bramble Briar

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Martin Simpson’s ‘The Bramble Briar.’  A native of Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire, Martin Simpson had left to live out his American dream 12 years earlier, living in such diverse places as New Orleans, upstate New York and Santa Cruz, California.

Already recognised as one of the great acoustic guitarists of his generation when he left, he immersed himself in American music and honed his skills playing throughout the USA. This album heralded his return to the motherland with a bang. Universally lauded, it won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for The Best Album of The Year in 2002. Martin was also awarded the prize for Best Musician that year and again in 2004.

Available for just £7.99 from Propermusic.com 

Martin Simpson - The Bramble Briar(smarturl.it)

Watch Martin Simpson Discussing the 20th Anniversary of the Bramble Briar

                 Topic Records – Traditional andcontemporary folk from the British Isles

Topic Records c/o Proper Music Distribution, 1-5 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford

Kent, England DA1 1JD. United Kingdom.

See Iona Lane Live Online Wednesday 17 March, 2021 - 8pm GMT

Iona Lane is a young, upcoming folk singer and musician, whose emotive and well-crafted songs aredelivered with immense passion, and an understanding beyond her years for the stories she is telling. 

Having found herself fascinated by folklore and discovering untold folk stories from rural parts of the UK, where the natural environment, landscape, sustainability and community are so integral to people’s way of life, Iona has honed her song writing to create something really special. 

Iona’s emotive and well-crafted songs are delivered with immense passion and an understanding beyond her years. She is currently working towards recording her much-anticipated debut album (see the crowdfunder here), and this is the perfect chance to see her perform live and find out more about what she’s been working on.

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances.

Find out more

Iona Lane

Iona Lane | Facebook

@IonaLaneMusic         Source The Folk Forecast


Thursday 11 March 2021

Folk Roots List Gig Guide is Open Again

FRL Gig Guide Open Again

The Folk Roots List Gig Guide has just re-opened for listings and submissions,  The the first listing is Derby Folk Festival. 
To add your gigs and festivals go to...
 https://www.folkrootslist.co.uk/forms/gig-submit.php This link is direct to the dates submission form.

Sunday 7 March 2021

Alan Ritson Talks To Kitty Macfarlane on Lincoln City Radio On Tuesday 9 March, 2021 at 7PM

Tune in to Fine Folk on Lincoln City Radio 103.6FM (www.lincolncityradio.com) on Tuesday 9th March at 7pm
to listen to Alan Ritson discussing with Kitty Macfarlane, the release of her brand new digital single 'Half Wild' which was released on January 29th on Gilded Lily Records.
 

(1) Kitty Macfarlane | Facebook

Singer Songwriter | Kitty Macfarlane

Mighty & Mild - playlist by Kitty Macfarlane | Spotify

Kitty Macfarlane (@KittyMacfarlane) / Twitter

Thursday 4 March 2021

Norma Waterson talks to Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music Sat 6 March 9.30pm.

Hear Norma Waterson Talking to Tom Robinson. BBC 6 Music Sat 6 March 9.30pm.

Tune in to Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 Music this Saturday night 6 March 2021 from 9:30pm to hear a 90-minute career retrospective with folk legend Norma Waterson chatting from Robin Hood's Bay in the company of her equally legendary husband and daughter Martin and Eliza Carthy.

BBC Radio 6 Music 


Derby Folk Festival Returns to the Stage for 2021

Derby Folk Festival is delighted to return to the live stage in 2021 in the heart of the city centre.

Last year’s event was hosted at home as live concerts could not go ahead due to the pandemic. Instead, online performances especially recorded for the festival by Derby LIVE’s technical team, drew audiences from around the world, along with an extensive Festival Fringe on Facebook. Many of the artists who had planned to be in Derby last year are preparing to return in the autumn, optimistic that live shows can once more draw Folk enthusiasts back into the city. 

Now in its 15th year this will be the chance to get together again and it's going to be extra special this time.

A number of artists who were due to perform in 2020, but were unable to be part of the ‘At Home’ event, will be returning for 2021, along with past favourites and familiar faces who will once again be able to play with a full band.

Highlights include: 

  • Home Service
  • O’Hooley & Tidow
  • Kitty Macfarlane
  • India Electric Co. 
  • Ninebarrow

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Wednesday 3 March 2021

Daoirí Farrell — Online - Saturday 6 March, 2021 - 8pm GMT

Watch Daoirí Farrell Online on Saturday 6 March, 2021 at 8pm GMT

Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Here’s a chance to see him from the comfort of home, and even ask him any questions you might have!

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances.

Find out more



 Source 
The Folk Forecast (substack.com)    @daoiri 

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music Dance and Song Planned for 1st August 2021

The Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music Dance and Song is Now Planned for 1st August 2021

Hopefully Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music Dance and Song can go ahead on Sunday August 1st at various venues in Leadenham. Sunday September 12th has been earmarked as a possible replacement in case. Please note the dates. Top Lincolnshire acts - all free.

600 Whiskies | Facebook

Tom Lane | Facebook 

Monday 1 March 2021

Megson’s End of Winter Celebration — Friday 5 March 7.30pm GMT

Megson’s End of Winter Celebration — Friday 5 March 7.30pm GMT

Join Megson to celebrate the arrival of Spring and the launch of their new single, Through the Winter. They’ll be performing a mix of Megson classics, some older gems and brand new tracks, including the new single.

VIP tickets available for £10, which includes an exclusive download of the show and a download of the new single.

Find out more



@megsonmusic
Source The Folk Forecast (substack.com) 


Tuesday 23 February 2021

Ben Morgan-Brown & Jim Chorley — Wednesday 24 February 8pm GMT

Ben Morgan-Brown & Jim Chorley — Wednesday 24 February 8pm GMT

Live at Thornsett Road on Facebook

A double-header of singer-songwriters: Ben Morgan-Brown is swiftly gaining recognition for his finely crafted songs and beautiful fingerpicking guitar style, whilst Jim Chorley’s magically melodic songs tell stories that are authentic, moving and meaningful.

Free to view, but donations encouraged.

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Ben Morgan-Brown               @benmorganbrown


ABOUT | jim-chorley         @JimChorley1(


1) Live at Thornsett Road | Facebook  @ThornsettRoad 


Source... The Folk Forcast

Thursday 18 February 2021

An Hour or So With Hannah James - Friday 19 February, 2021 — 8pm GMT

An Hour or So With Hannah James - Friday 19 February, 2021 — 8pm GMT
Downend Folk Club on Facebook

Downend Folk Club opens its virtual doors to a favourite musician, Hannah James. Hannah is an incredibly talented singer, accordionist and dancer who brings a wide range of influences from across the world into her work. Tune in as she catches up with Ant Miles from Downend Folk Club for an hour or so of songs and conversation.

No ticket required, but donations gratefully received to the tip jar.

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Hannah James Music | Spellbindingly innovative musician and dancer


Friday 5 February 2021

Janice Burns and Jon Doran — Online via Zoom Saturday 6 February 2021 - 8pm GMT

Janice Burns and Jon Doran —Saturday 6 February 2021 - 8pm GMT

Live to Your Living Room

Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns and Jon Doran formed in 2017, after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs are filled with compelling storytelling, which comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and intricate arrangements on the mandolin and bouzouki.

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances. Gig is streamed via Zoom.

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Thursday 4 February 2021

Lucy Ward + Svavar Knútur + Adyn Townes – Online - Friday 5 February 2021 --8pm GMT

Lucy Ward + Svavar Knútur + Adyn Townes – Online -  Friday 5 February 2021 --8pm GMT

Enjoy an evening of song-sharing with Lucy Ward, Svavar Knútur and Adyn Townes as they perform virtually ‘in the round’ for London’s Green Note.

Green Note website, Facebook page and YouTube channel

No ticket required, but donations gratefully received on Paypal.

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Wednesday 3 February 2021

Paul Downes — Online Thursday 4 February 7.30pm GMT

Paul Downes — Online Thursday 4 February 7.30pm GMT

Poppleton Live

Paul Downes has a rich musical background that has progressed through working with Phil Beer, The Arizona Smoke Revue, Pete Seeger and, currently, The Joyce Gang. This is a chance to catch him solo, with a live gig held over Zoom.

Tickets £10

Find out more

Paul Downes - Official Home Site

Tuesday 2 February 2021

The Hut People - Online - Online Wednesday 3 February, 2021 - 8pm GMT

The Hut People - Online - Online Wednesday 3 February, 2021 - 8pm GMT


Live to Your Living Room

The Hut People (Sam Pirt and Gary Hammond) mix global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between. Expect feel-good dancing tunes, audience participation, step dancing, Quebecois foot-percussion (whilst playing the accordion!) and humour aplenty.

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances. Gig is streamed via Zoom.

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The Hut People