October 2012

Ceri Rhys Matthews – Rambles Through Tunes (a new & inspiring show)

Music News 31 October 2012

Ceri Rhys Matthews, folk musician, artist and founding member of Welsh group ‘fernhill‘ has developed a new show: ‘Rambles Through Tunes’ which will warm the hearts of many.

Ben Howard – Burgh Island EP & New Video

Music News 31 October 2012

Ben Howard will release a brand new EP of material, the ‘Burgh Island EP’, through Island Records on 10th December, watch the new video for the opening track Esmerelda.

Ticket Giveaway: The Revival Tour (also featuring Emily Barker)

Giveaway 31 October 2012

Win a pair of tickets to the The Revival Tour featuring the brilliant Emily Barker joining Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Rocky Votolato, Jay Malinowski (Bedouin Soundclash) & Cory Branan!

New Release: Sandy Denny – The Notes & The Music (+ Giveaway)

Giveaway 30 October 2012

Due to the phenomenal demand for Island’s Complete Sandy Denny Box Set, released in November 2010, Universal Music is issuing a limited edition 4 CD version. To celebrate, we have some goodies to giveaway!

Uilleann Pipe & Nycelharpa Concert: John McSherry, Steve Turner & Vicki Swann

Music News 30 October 2012

Three remarkable musicians will perform at Halsway Manor on Saturday 3 November. In concert: two leading Uilleann Pipers John McSherry and Steve Turner will be joined by Vicki Swan playing the traditional Swedish Nyckelharpa.

Jamie Smith’s MABON – Windblown

Music Reviews 30 October 2012

Windblown is the latest offering from Jamie Smith’s MABON who take their name from the Wiccan festival of the autumnal equinox. A thoroughly enjoyable, highly varied album.

Allysen Callery – Winter Island / The Summer Place

Music Reviews 30 October 2012

Allysen Callery’s Winter Island and The Summer Place EPs get released as a single limited edition vinyl on Jellyfant. A spellbinding album haunted with a diverse set of timeless memories.

Tickets Giveaway: Gilmore & Roberts – Special London Show

Giveaway 29 October 2012

Folk Radio UK has five pairs of tickets to giveaway to a very special Gilmore & Roberts ‘INVITE ONLY’ gig at The Islington in London on November 22. Plus watch their new video: Scarecrow

A Tribute to Michael Marra 1952 – 2012

Features 27 October 2012

Neil McFadyen pays tribute to the man from Lochee, the bard of Dundee, the unique and irreplaceable Michael Marra who passed away peacefully at the city’s Ninewells Hospital earlier this week.

The Nest Collective Hour – feat. in Session: Polly and the Billets Doux

Special Broadcasts 26 October 2012

The lastest Nest Collective Hour will feature Polly and the Billets Doux in session as well as some great music from your host Sam Lee which includes some new Womex discoveries.

Simple Folk Radio: with special hosts featuring Diane Cluck in Session

Special Broadcasts 26 October 2012

In celebration of her return to the U.K we have a very special episode of Simple Folk Radio in store featuring Diane Cluck in session with guest hosts Mary Hampton & Jon Griffin of 21 crows.

New Video: Annie & The Beekeepers – An Island

Music News 26 October 2012

Annie & The Beekeepers have revealed their new video for ‘An Island’. The track comes from their most recent album, “My Bonneville” which features in the Folk Radio UK playlist. Watch it now.

Martha Tilston – Machines of Love and Grace

Music Reviews 26 October 2012

Martha Tilston’s voice is as lovely as ever on ‘Machines of Love and Grace’ : a fine and evocative album. Praise, too, for her choice of supporting musicians whose virtuosity compliments her artistic vision.

Bob’s Folk Show – The Live Sessions #6

Special Broadcasts 25 October 2012

On the latest Bob’s Folk Show – The Live Sessions Ep6 Bob has Jamie and Stevie Freeman (Union MusicStore), Hatful of Rain and Danny George Wilson of Danny and the Champions of the World.

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