Hear Alan Ritson Talking To Chris Cleverly on Tuesday 11 May in Lincoln City Radio

Tune in to Fine Folk on Lincoln City Radio 103.6FM (http://lincolncityradio.com) on Tuesday 11th May at 7pm to listen to an interview with Alan Ritson speaking to Chris Cleverley.

Chris was born under a solstice moon. Since the hazy twilight of that urban, honeysuckle June, a trail of mysticism has followed in his wake.
From the fairy-light intimacy of concert venues, to the stages of world-renowned festivals, Chris has built a sturdy following in his 7 years touring the new British Folk Scene. Outstanding musicianship and warm delivery combine to underpin the infectious draw of his unique songwriting prowess.
Chris’s visceral lyrical style pays homage to the American greats, Elliott Smith, Paul Simon & Sufjan Stevens. His songs reveal the presence of an enduring human spirit within the cosmic loneliness of the 21st Century emotional landscape.

If you would like to hear this Fine Folk show again, including previous shows then check out our Listen Again option at
https://www.mixcloud.com/LCRFMLincoln/ 

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John Bonham - A Celebration Festival 25 September, 2021

John Bonham. A Celebration Festival 25 September, 2021.

 ***** Line Up Announcement****

John Bonham a Celebration Festival is back on Saturday 25th September at                           The Palace Theatre Redditch with John Coghlan Quo - STRAY -                                            CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin - The Groundhogs - Vambo and Michael MacCourt with more acts to be announced soon....

Limited tickets are available so buy now at… 

 https://www.johnbonhamac.com/tickets/4594601296 or visit The Palace Theatre.

A Message from the Joe Strummer Foundation re JSF Runners - No Input No Output

 Were you aware that Joe took part in three marathons himself, London twice, and Paris?

This prompted us to set up JSF Runners.

An inclusive running community to chat about health, encouragement, fitness, wellbeing, nutrition, Joe, and of course, music.

We are aware that running is not for everybody and we want to make sure we only email you about the things you care about.

So unless you sign up via the JSF Runners - Are You In? blog post on our website, this will be the last email we'll send to you about it.

We respect your time and value your support.

From all of us,
The Joe Strummer Foundation

Watch “I’m In Ashville” by John Haitt with the Jerry Douglas Band

Watch “I’m In Ashville” by John Haitt with the Jerry Douglas Band.

Relix have premiered the new video for "I'm in Asheville" from the upcoming album by John Haitt with the Jerry Douglas Band, LEFTOVER FEELINGS. The title for the new album comes from the lyrics of this song. 

Enjoy!

Leftover Feelings available everywhere on May 21. Pre-Order info here…

https://john-hiatt-music.merchmadeeasy.com/

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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

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Town Hall Live Back After 16 Months Absence

 

TOWN HALL LIVE GARDEN FEST AT 18 EAST CROSS STREET, KIRTON -IN - LINDSEY, DN21 4EASUNDAY 18th JULY, 2021 featuring DANNY BRADLEY, THIRD and CHURCH, PAULMcCLURE  and DANNI NICHOLLS (with TOM DIBB and MARK LEWIS).  Town Hall Live is back after a 16th month absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  To get the year started we are hosting a Garden Festival  at the home of John & Val Donaghy, 18 East Cross St, Kirton - in - Lindsey, DN21 4EA  It's a chance to enjoy an afternoon of quality live music in a lovely outdoor environment for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Four of THL's favourite UK artists will perform. Opening the afternoon, which starts at 2.00 pm will be DANNY BRADLEY.  A firm THL favourite Danny is an accomplished guitarist with a unique voice and vocal delivery, and hi about to release his debut album.  Next up will be Grimsby trio Third and Church, with their renditions of American favourites from the likes of The Band, Eagles , Crosby, Stills & Nash etc..  They are followed by the charismatic and entertaining singer songwriter PAUL McCLURE.  'The Rutland Troubadour', as Paul is known, will play a songs from his three albums 'Songs for Anyone', 'Smiling from the Floor Up' and 2019's 'Market Town', as well as some recently penned songs.  There will be no shortage of between song banter, as usual.  There is no one who can make you smile one minute and bring a tear to your eye the next.  We all now how good Paul is.   Headlining will be the wonderful DANNI NICHOLLS, whose vibrant and captivating songs melt your heart to the soles of your shoes.  Her passionate delivery and velvety voice make you fall under her spell.  Danni was due to play THL in May this year, but the concert was cancelled due to Covid 19.  This gives us a chance to see her in a different setting.  She will be accompanied by Tom Dibb on lead guitar and Mark Lewis on bass. Arrive from 1.30 pm, bring chairs, bring drinks, bring a picnic and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live music. Should we need to comply any Government Guidelines in place for out-door performances we will. The Event will be fully Covid 19 risk assessed.  Tickets are priced at £17.50 T hey can be purchased from Brian on 01652 649230 or brianchudley@btinternet.com or can be purchased on line from www,wegottickets.com Toilet facilities will be available, and all surfaces must be cleaned after use. Hand Sanitiser and other hygiene measures in place. There will be no parking at the House, but spaces will be available at Kirton Concrete on East Cross Street and the Doctors Surgery on Traingate.  They is also ample road side parking available. Bring your own chairs, food and drink and take all of your waste away with you.  Doors are at 1.30 pm.  The music starts at 2.00 pm  If you want any further information, ring Brian on 01652 649230. The music industry has been severely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and is on it's knees at every level.  If we can do our bit to help live music and those who perform it then we should.

Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow Touring in 2021 / 2022 Book Now.

Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow will be touring in 2021 / 2022. Promotors are invited to book in a date for brighter times ahead -

Brooks Williams is a Cambridge UK-based, Statesboro, Georgia US-born guitarist singer and songwriter.

With over 30-plus recordings and 30-plus years of touring, Williams is named one of WUMB-FM Boston's Top 100 All-Time Artists and is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. He was playing Americana before it was called that.

Known for both solos shows and collaborations, RnR writes, Williams is a "guitarist in
possession of rich vocal powers and a talent for lyrical imagery, his songs are imbued with uplifting generosity

" (Read Full RnR

Aaron Catlow  is a Briston, UK based fiddle player  playing acoustic, folk and roots music. Aaron Catlow | Facebook

The pair will be touring the UK in 2021 / 2022. Dates may be available outside of the official touring periods so please enquire. email gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk

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New King King CD 'Live & Acoustic' Is Available To By Online Now

King King 'Live & Acoustic' is available now to buy.

Six track live CD featuring old and new tracks;

Rush Hour, Fire In My Soul, She Don't Gimme No Lovin, When My Winter Comes, Lay With Me, Coming Home

Order from…

Live & Acoustic Bonus CD on King King Official Online Store (tmstor.es)

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Willow Smith Returns With Rock Single Featuring Travis Barker

Willow Smith has embarked on a new era with her new rock single, 'Transparent Soul’, featuring Travis Barker.

The 20-year-old singer-and-actress - whose parents are Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith - has unleashed her brand new single with the Blink-182 drummer.

Alongside a visual for the track, Willow - who has ditched her famous surname for her music - teased on Instagram: “I am so GRATEFUL and EXCITED to start this new journey ! Let the vibes commence. (sic)"

Willow's new single is her first new material since her 2020 joint album ‘The Anxiety’ with Tyler Cole.

To coincide with the record, the pair were locked in a box for 24 hours as part of an art installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, which focused on anxiety.

Willow explained at the time: "We were like, 'Wouldn't it be so interesting if we could personify this experience? Starting from being scared and feeling alone and moving to a place of acceptance and joy? We understand this is a very sensitive subject. And, we don't want to be like, 'Our experience is the experience.' This is just us expressing our personal experience with this. "This is not so that people are like, 'Oooh!' This is for awareness. The first thing we're going to be writing on our title wall is something along the lines of: 'The acceptance of one's fears is the first step toward understanding.' So, then you know this is on something real. This is for a real cause."

The collaborators spent three-hour blocks exploring different anxiety-related emotions, including sadness, paranoia, and compassion and were muted during the performance.

The 'Whip My Hair' hitmaker said ahead of the event: "We might grunt or scream - it's going to be very primal."

Willow Smith

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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.

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