On November 25th 1974 Nick Drake died aged just 26. On November 25th 2022 two remarkable singer-songwriters reminded us the power of gentle things and beautiful songs. Izzie Yardley presented little vignettes of life with a delightfully Denny-esque voice. A cover of Fotheringay’s The Sea was all that you’d hope an English Folk song toContinue reading “Matt Deighton – Folk House – December 2022”
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Slocan Ramblers – Folk House – September 2022
If the very best authors can conjure a sense of place with a beautifully descriptive turn of phrase so the very best bands can do it too. The Slocan Ramblers are a Canadian Bluegrass band and with the merest pick of a banjo string or pluck of a double bass they lift you up, whizzContinue reading “Slocan Ramblers – Folk House – September 2022”
Calan – The Folk House – April 2022
Have you read Richard King’s latest book? It’s called Brittle With Relics and brilliantly tells the story of modern Wales using oral history and storytelling to explore a rich and vital culture. Welsh Folk superheroes, Calan, do something similar. They’re rooted in tradition, use instruments that their Mam-gu would know but feel so modern, soContinue reading “Calan – The Folk House – April 2022”
Sam Amidon – The Folk House – March 2022
You can probably tell quite a lot about a Folk gig by the audience. Some are a sea of grey hairs and sensible sweaters. Some are a bit more hipster beards and plaid shirts. The (sizeable and wildly enthusiastic) crowd for Sam Amidon were very firmly the later. You’d almost call him the future ofContinue reading “Sam Amidon – The Folk House – March 2022”
Breabach – The Folk House – March 2022
Out on the streets of Bristol there is a real sense of excitement and fun this weekend. Everywhere you look smiles spread across faces as illuminated birds flutter overhead, or coloured blinds dance in an office block. The Bristol Light festival is spreading joy. Much the same can be said of Scottish folk fellas BreabachContinue reading “Breabach – The Folk House – March 2022”
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