Johnny Whalley

Live Review: Shooglenifty @ Ashcroft Arts Centre

Live Reviews 20 May 2013

Friday evening and Shooglenifty breeze into a chilly, and eventually soggy, small Hampshire town for a gig at the Ashcroft Arts Centre, but it’s not long before things warm up!

Hothouse Festival – Halsway Manor, Somerset (with Live Video / Audio) PART 2

Live Reviews 8 May 2013

Part Two of our review of the Hothouse Festival held at Halsway Manor, Somerset with video sessions from Songs from the Shed and recordings from Folk Radio UK of some of the live performances on the day.

An Interview with Shooglenifty (plus UK Tour)

Interviews 7 May 2013

Johnny Whalley catches up with those Scottish Acid Crofter Garry Finlayson of “Shooglenifty” who are heading down south this week for the start of their UK tour. One you will not want to miss!

Hothouse Festival – Halsway Manor, Somerset (with Live Video / Audio) PART 1

Live Reviews 7 May 2013

Part One of our review of the Hothouse Festival held at Halsway Manor, Somerset with video sessions from Songs from the Shed and recordings from Folk Radio UK of some of the live performances on the day.

Barrule – Barrule

Music Reviews 2 May 2013

It is a pleasure to introduce this debut album from Barrule featuring Jamie Smith, Adam Rhodes and Tomas Callister a Manx Trad Power Trio! They put on a great live set and this album does them great justice. One you will not want to miss. Plus free single!

Jackie Oates – Lullabies (Review + Exclusive Radio Show)

Music Reviews 4 March 2013

We review Jackie Oates’ latest album Lullabies which will be toured throughout April 2013 and we announce an exclusive radio show hosted by Jackie Oates to celebrate its launch.

Faustus – Broken Down Gentlemen

Music Reviews 19 February 2013

Broken Down Gentlemen s the latest release from trad folk trio Faustus has been well worth waiting for…featuring 10 traditional English songs that had the original collectors reaching for the censor’s pencil.

Carthy, Hardy, Farrell and Young – Laylam

Music Reviews 28 January 2013

Laylam features four highly respected folk artists: Eliza Carthy, Bella Hardy, Lucy Farrell and Kate Young. The sheer enjoyment that was felt during the making of it shines through and makes it a total delight.

An Interview with Richard Thompson

Features 18 January 2013

With the imminent release of a new album and a major UK tour, Folk Radio took the chance to talk with guitar and song writing legend Richard Thompson whilst he was in the UK in early January.

‘Flying Circus’ Interview with Sharon Shannon

Interviews 20 December 2012

With the release of Flying Circus (With The RTE Concert Orchestra) Folk Radio UK caught up with accordionist extraordinaire sharon Shannon to talk about her latest venture!

Emma Sweeney – Pangea

Music Reviews 6 December 2012

Pangea is a stunning debut release from Manchester based Emma Sweeney who has been quietly building an enviable reputation on the folk scene. The album will be launched at Celtic Connections.

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.

Martyn Joseph – Songs for the Coming Home

Music Reviews 23 October 2012

On Martyn Joseph’s latest album ‘Songs for the Coming Home’ the most memorable aspects of the album are the lyrics and the passion and compassion expressed in Martyn’s voice.