Folk legend Vin Garbutt, the Teeside Troubadour, has passed away at the age of 69. He was a folk singer who sounded ‘fresh and wise at the same time, something only a man with years on the road can approach with any sincerity.’
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Rob catches up with Bob Fox at the Great Knight Folk Club in Northampton who shares his story – one of hard work and sacrifice of someone reaching the very top of his profession…only to lose his place and find himself having to once again start from the very bottom.
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Synthetic Hues is a melting pot of vigorously performed tales belying Vin Garbutt’s 67 years. It sounds fresh and wise at the same time, something only a man with years on the road can approach with any sincerity. You just hope the younger generations is listening in with an ear for the future.
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We have a new folkie mix for those of you who are seeking some respite from the heat. One to cool down and relax to with some new releases and some older classics. Crack open a bottle and get the ice…
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival has unveiled its line-up for next year’s event with Richard Thompson and Kate Rusby topping the bill.