Bellowhead – 20th Anniversary Tour: Live Review
We spend a few evenings around the North West with Bellowhead and return exhausted but inspired. Phew!
A Winter Union – Tour News
You know the man in the red suit (read that as either Santa or Noddy Holder) is readying for a visit when A Winter Union tour is imminent…
Sam Barrett – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
After a support spot in May 2023, Sam Barrett returns to headline with his unique blend of traditional folk songs, with Americana and Celtic flavours.
Cropredy Festival Preview – Fairport Convention: Opinion
We conclude our look forward to Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024 with a look at the band who make it all come round each year.
Bywater Call – Shepherd: Album Review
With a handful of singles currently on release, Canada based Bywater Call give us their latest studio album, Shepherd.
Fairport Convention – It All Came Round Again – Onstage and On Air 1982-1990: Album Review
Massive 11-CD + DVD boxset chronicles the transformation of Fairport and the launch of a second golden age. Just in time for Cropredy!
Peter Beatty on Bill Callahan: Why I Love
Peter Beatty joins us in our Why I Love column. He discusses the mysterious world of Bill Callahan and how his music has influenced him.
David Carroll & Friends – Bold Reynold Too: Album Review
David Carroll reprises his time walk through medieval prog/folk-rock mash; yet another bumper crop of vintage frolics.
Sidmouth Folk Festival Preview: Opinion
Festival season is in full swing; we look ahead to another bash that we will be attending; Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 – Preview
We look ahead to a handful of highlights on the 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival line up.
Cropredy Festival Preview – Part Six: Opinion
The last of our multi-part previews of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024 sees us zoom in on the final three acts on the bill (save for one notable exception….)
Taylor Swift – Anfield Stadium, Liverpool: Live Review
We are in Taylor Town, formerly known as Liverpool, to watch the biggest tour in the world. Like, ever.
Richard Thompson – Ship to Shore: Album Review
The welcome – and long overdue – return of the Master. Richard Thompson is back with his first album in 6 years, and it’s a peach!
Craig Joiner / The Hayes Sisters – Live at Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for a double bill featuring Craig Joiner and The Hayes Sisters.
Gigspanner – The Hub @ St. Mary’s, Lichfield : Live Review
We’re at The Hub @ St Marys for a top class encounter with Gigspanner.