Skinner & T'witch's New Single , 'Living in the Dream' - Due For Release on 19 March 2021

Skinner & T'witch's forthcoming indie-folk single, 'Living in the Dream' (a pre-release from their forthcoming album, 'The Songcatcher') is due for release on March 19th!

Skinner & T'witch are delighted by the superb cover for the single (even if they do say so themselves!), just back from the design studio of the wonderfully creative Sarah Patrick: www.sarahpatrickdesign.co.uk

'Living in the Dream' captures surreal and subconscious perceptions of post industrial city living, inspired by traffic jams, monolothic buildings, busy streets, and urban routines.

The song features the marvellous Joshua Burnell on keys, Hugh Bradley on electric bass, John Rodgers on lead guitar, and John Arneson on drums.

'The Songcatcher' album is due for release later this year.

Website: www.skinnerandtwitch.com

Music: www.skinnerandtwitch.bandcamp.com

Online Social Club:

Skinner & T'witch's Pick n' Mix Social Club

‪Video Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCshnCO_5ZEZxBE5QPGMjs5w

Twitter: @SkinnerTwitch

Skinner & T’witch have been on the road since 2014; released four albums; and have performed widely around the UK. They recently toured both in Australia and the US. Drawing on music-hall and vaudeville traditions, Skinner & T’witch’s show combines comedy and satire with folk, flamenco and theatre-style songs.

'Skinner & T’witch are unique: there is nobody to compare them with’. The Living Tradition

Recorded (remotely) at The Billiard Room Studio and produced by the marvellous Carl Rosamond of RRS Music & Media, Leeds, England: www.rrsmusic.com

  

Fiona Joy Hawkins is an Australian Pianist, Composer and Singer with New Music

FIONA JOY HAWKINS - New video, new music, new album....

This is Interwoven Threads of Chance on a new album Heavenly Voices produced by Cookie Marenco for Blue Coast Records. Written & violin by Rebecca Daniel, piano by Fiona. Available soon everywhere, but until the 19th March you can purchase/listen here https://bluecoastmusic.com/fiona-rebecca/heavenly-voices...

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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.

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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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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

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John Hiatt &The Jerry Douglas Band’s Forthcoming Album, Leftover Feelings

John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band: 'All the Lilacs in Ohio'

“All the Lilacs in Ohio” is the first video released from John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band’s forthcoming album, Leftover Feelings, available May 21, 2021.

This project and video were recorded in Historic RCA Studio B, continuing the studio’s legacy as a “temple of sound,” and creating documentary resources for use by the non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

These educational materials showcase recording methods reminiscent of those practiced in the 1950s and 60s, with Hiatt, Douglas and band members making and recording music in real time by listening to each other and emotionally reacting through their spontaneous performances.

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Introducing The Ben Gibbard Mustang from Fender

Fender guitars have released news of the new Ben Gibbard Mustang

 

Check link for full details...

BenGibbard Mustang® | Electric Guitars (fender.com)

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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 1^st 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.

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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

https://www.megsonmusic.co.uk/

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Download Festival 2021 Cancelled for Second Year but Due to Take Place in 2022

Download Festival 2021 cancelled for second year but headline acts for 2022 announced.

Download festival 2021 has been cancelled for the second year in a row, despite other festivals, including Reading and Leeds, recently announcing they would be going ahead this year. A statement was shared on the festival’s Twitter page on Monday, confirming this year’s event will not be doing ahead amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic – with the lifting of restrictions on large gatherings coming into effect after the original festival date of June 4-6. The annual metal festival is held at Donington Park, Derby, and was set to see Kiss, Biffy Clyro, and System Of A Down take to the stage this year. Other acts on the line-up included Deftones, KORN, Steel Panther and The Distillers.

Festival organisers insisted the music event will go ahead in 2022 and will see Kiss and Biffy Clyro remain as headliners, with Iron Maiden added to the bill after originally being set to perform in 2020. A tweet, which accompanied a lengthier message, read: ‘We’re sorry to announce that Download 2021 will no longer be taking place’…

 

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Download Festival 

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