“This is our Midwinter tour.” says Ellie Gowers, guitarist with Transatlantic Folk trio The Magpies, “It was going to be a Christmas one but we don’t know enough Christmas songs.” That suggests that this, the first show on this tour, might be a bit bleak with hardly any sparkle. On tonight’s evidence they probably shouldContinue reading “The Magpies – The Folk House – December”
Tag Archives: The Magpies
The Magpies – September 2021
If there’s one bird that folklore is full of it’s the Magpie. A bringer of good news in Korea, a symbol of happiness in China and the favoured transport for witches in Germany. They are supposed to have a drop of the devil’s blood on their tongues and are steeped in magic and intelligence. SomeContinue reading “The Magpies – September 2021”
TallFolk 