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A few years ago Ant Miles asked me to review some of the gigs that he was putting on at the wonderful Downend Folk Club. This is a bunch of those reviews. From 2022 I have also been writing for Bristol 24/7. Not all of those are strictly Folk but there’s a few of those here too. I also write album reviews for Tradfolk.

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Martin Green Lighting the Dark – Lantern Hall – December

It’s nearly Christmas. Just a few more days of anticipation, of last-minute dashes, of tinsel and baubles. That also means that it is very nearly the Solstice, the shortest day, the moment when the year turns. Both celebrations fall together – one of light, one of darkness. Martin Green, accordionist with Folk experimentalists Lau, knows…

Kate Rusby – Bristol Beacon – December

Did you ever have a favourite aunt? One who would crash into your house on Christmas day, armed with presents, stories and endless chat. One that would brighten the corners, spread mischievous glee and make life just a bit better? One who, when they left, left a hole that could only be filled next year?…

The Wilderness Yet – Downend Folk & Roots – December

Christmas traditions just don’t come better than this. Once the schools have broken up and Downend Folk & Roots have thrown their festive party, you just know that Christmas is around the corner. You can feel free to crack the seal on the Baileys, sit back and enjoy it all. So, the festivities begin with…

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