July 2011

Exclusive FRUK Session: Neverest Songs

by Alex 28 July 2011 Features

Neverest Songs is the work of Margate based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Twyman who has released a new single this week titled Paper Trumpets. He took some time out to also record an exclusive session for Folk Radio UK. Listen Now.

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Folk Radio UK presents…A Night of Live Music @ The Gallery Cafe, London

by Alex 27 July 2011 Folk Radio UK Gigs

Folk Radio UK presents…a night of Folk. Featuring Jason Steel, Emily & The Woods and Sam Brooke @ The Gallery Cafe, Bethnal Green, London on Thursday 25th August @ 7.00pm. Come down and join us, it will be a great night!

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Great Wilderness – Rest

by Alex 27 July 2011 Folk Music Reviews

Great Wilderness are fairly new 5-piece band to arrive on the Portland folk scene but their six song EP, Rest, which was released back in March will stand them out from the crowd. It’s filled with serendipitous moments that will move and capture many!

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Introducing: Greylag

by Alex 26 July 2011 Introducing

Greylag are the brainchild of Andrew Stonestreet and Daniel Dixon who first began collaborating from afar, after a chance meeting in Kentucky. Eventually they both moved to Portland, Oregon and began piecing together the band, with the help of Brady Hutton Swan and Mark Robertson.

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The Unthanks – The Music of Robert Wyatt and Anthony & The Johnsons

by Alex 26 July 2011 Folk Music News

The Unthanks are taking the show, The Unthanks Explore the Music of Robert Wyatt / Antony & The Johnsons, on the road in December, to mark the release of a live album, captured last December at the Union Chapel.

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Peatbog Faeries – Dust – Exclusive Interview and Album Preview

by Alex 25 July 2011 Features

Peatbog Faeries will release their forthcoming album, Dust, on 8th August which you can preview on Folk Radio UK in full from today for one week. Plus – read our interview about the making of Dust!

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Win Tickets to See Pentangle @ Royal Festival Hall

by Alex 25 July 2011 Giveaway

Win tickets to see pentangle with the original line-up of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox! At The Royal Festival Hall on Monday 1st August!

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Dervish – Video Session

by Alex 25 July 2011 Video

The following video features Dervish playing ‘Swallow’s Tail’ at their 21st birthday celebrations in Sligo May 2010.

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Balto – New Video: Kirov Factory

by Alex 25 July 2011 Video

Balto recently released a video for the track ‘Kirov Factory’ taken from their debut album ‘October’s Road’. The live band footage is from an appearance at Arlene’s Grocery which is located in NYC’s trendy Lower East Side in what was once a Puerto Rican bodega. Enjoy!

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Time Gentlemen Please - Chris Moyles Challenge

Time Gentlemen Please Offer a Challenge to Chris Moyles

by Alex 22 July 2011 Folk Music News

Time Gentlemen Please which features the Demon Barber Roadshow recently came across a video of Chris Moyles Hip Hop Morris Battle. In short they have offered a challenge to Mr. Moyles to return to his home county and spend a day honing his skills. Being the good sort that they are ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ will of course reward him for his efforts!

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The Friday Folk Music Club (Part 3)

by Alex 22 July 2011 Video

In this week’s Friday Folk Music Club we have Emily and the Woods, Sam Brookes, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Karine Polwart, Battlefield band, Andy Irvine, The Webb Sisters and Walking with Ghosts. Enjoy!

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Folk by the Oak / Mechanical Bride – Competition Winners

by Alex 20 July 2011 Giveaway

We recently ran two competitions for Mechanical Brides Album Launch and a very generous Folk by the Oak giveaway which the sponsor, Casillero del Diablo, offered a further four pairs of tickets which means there are even more winners.

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Spiers & Boden – The Works

by Alex 20 July 2011 Folk Music Reviews

The latest release from Spiers & Boden titled ‘The Works’ is a worthy & timely celebration of this great English Folk duo. Followers will know the songs and tunes from their signature Rochdale Coconut Dance to the anthemic Prickle-Eye Bush. With the inclusion of some of best musicians out there you can only expect a great album, they deliver in style!

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See Brampton Live’s Acclaimed ‘All Along the Wall’ Show

by Alex 19 July 2011 Folk Music News

‘All Along the Wall’ was an incredible and miraculous project which resulted in an album and show which is deserving of continued resurrection. So the good news is that Boo Hewerdine, Jez Lowe, Julie Matthews, Rory McLeod, Ruth Notman, Kate Fox, Elvis McGonagall and Kate Bramley will reunite for a further three shows in September 2011!

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Rachael Dadd – Bite the Mountain

by Melanie McGovern 19 July 2011 Folk Music Reviews

With one foot in Bristol and the other in Japan, UK folk artist Rachael Dadd isn’t one to settle in any place for too long, and her latest release Bite the Mountain certainly reflects this love of people and travel. Released on Broken Sound Records this third LP from the songstress comprises a rich tapestry [...]

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Announcing an all-new Albion Band

by Alex 19 July 2011 Folk Music News

As far as band shake-ups go you don’t get a more striking change than this one. The Albion Band is to get a complete re-boot for 2012 as the torch is passed to a newer generation of English folk talent. Ashley Hutchings will be handing over the reins to his son, Blair Dunlop, who is joined by Gavin Davenport, Tom Wright, Katriona Gilmore and Tim Yates.

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Upcoming Folk Music Gigs 13 – 27th July

by Alex 18 July 2011 Folk Music News

Folk Music Gigs happening over the coming week: some will need no introduction such as Richard Thompson and Martin Carthy. There are also some great newcomers such as Blackbeard’s Tea Party and Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons. Not forgetting the oldtimers: Unstrung Heroes!

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Tramlines Free Festival – The Folk Forest

by Alex 18 July 2011 Festivals

The Big Eyes Family Players’ bandleader James Green has a busy weekend ahead of him this July 23-24. As part of this year’s Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, Green has co-curated The Folk Forest in Endcliffe Park, a two-day stage featuring Nancy Elizabeth, Rozi Plain, Martin Simpson, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Tyde, Phantom Dog Beneath the Moon and many more.

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