Daoirí Farrell – The Wedding Above In Glencree: Album Review
Fourth album from Irish troubadour Daoirí Farrell finds him in confident shape.
Reg Meuross – Stolen From God, a folk song-cycle: Album Review
On Stolen From God, Reg Meuross unravels facts about Britain’s involvement in the Triangular Trade of slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Love Folk 2023 – The Atkinson, Southport: Live Review
We’re at the excellent Love Folk Festival at The Atkinson who regularly serve up a top class bill of the established and the upcoming.
Louise & Chris Rogan, Lawrence Hoy & Steve Higgins: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Louise & Chris Rogan, Lawrence & Steve kick off February at Over Hulton Folk Club.
John McCusker – The Best of John McCusker: Album Review
Tremendous pot-pourri containing all aspects of the virtuoso fiddle man, John McCusker, covering all his collaborations and solo work.
Archie Churchill-Moss – PH(R)ASE: Album Review
Top squeezer Archie Churchill-Moss goes solo on a largely off-piste black run.
David Carroll and friends – Bold Reynard: Album Review
A collection of traditional style folk songs given fascinating arrangements by David Carroll to whet the appetite of purist traditional folk song fans.
Bandersnatch / Cobalt Tales: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for the final gig of the year with Bandersnatch and Cobalt Tales.
Albums Of The Year 2022
2022 has been a brilliant year for music. Here, we present a collection of our favourite releases of the year across a wide spectrum of musical genres.
Stick In The Wheel – Endurance Soundly Caged: Album Review
As always, an adventure is always around the corner when you’re Stick In The Wheel.
Bellowhead – Broadside anniversary tour review
Bellowhead – the final lap – Harrogate, Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester sees us crisscrossing the Pennines to catch the folkestra on tour.
Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones – Despite The Wind And Rain: Album Review
A showstopping extravaganza of history and songs, singing and strings that nails this duo as a pairing to watch. And listen.
The Trials Of Cato – Gog Magog: Album Review
The Trials Of Cato continue to expand the folk roots. Electric guitars, keys and jazzy funk are the order of the day.
Ranagri – The Lowlands Of Holland: Video premiere
We have a first look at the new video from Ranagri – The Lowlands Of Holland, from their Tradition II album.
Plu – Tri: Album Review
Celtic feathers float in from Wales in a surprisingly Laurel Canyon breeze. Tri is the album, Plu is the band.