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Old Swan Band
1,202 listeners
In the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name origina… read moreIn the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name originating from music sessions held in the Old Swan pub in Cheltenham. They became key players in the so… read moreIn the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name originating from music sessions held in the Old Swan pub in Cheltenham. They became key players in the so-called English Country Music Revival, championing tunes mai… read more -
Steve Tilston
6,326 listeners
Steve Tilston (born 26 March 1950 in Liverpool and raised in Leicestershire) is an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. As well a… read moreSteve Tilston (born 26 March 1950 in Liverpool and raised in Leicestershire) is an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. As well as his solo work, he has recorded with his then partner as Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle. He was… read moreSteve Tilston (born 26 March 1950 in Liverpool and raised in Leicestershire) is an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. As well as his solo work, he has recorded with his then partner as Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle. He was a member of John Renbourn's group Ship of Fools who re… read more -
The High Level Ranters
2,159 listeners
The High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t … read moreThe High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t far from the High Level Folk Club). They specialise in songs and tunes from the north of England. … read moreThe High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t far from the High Level Folk Club). They specialise in songs and tunes from the north of England. Their original line-up, from 1969 to 1979, consisted of Alis… read more -
The Imagined Village
18,320 listeners
The Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended t… read moreThe Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended to produce modern folk music that represents modern multiculturalism in the United Kingdom and as s… read moreThe Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended to produce modern folk music that represents modern multiculturalism in the United Kingdom and as such, features musicians from a wide variety of ethnic and cu… read more -
Johnny Handle
1,420 listeners
Johnny Handle (born on 15 March 1935 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English folk musician and singer/songwriter. Starting as a … read moreJohnny Handle (born on 15 March 1935 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English folk musician and singer/songwriter. Starting as a skiffle player in 1957, he soon crossed into folk music both as a soloist and as a member of The High Level Ranters. His repertoire is heavily influenced by t… read more -
Sweeney's Men
20,792 listeners
Sweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dublin… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan an… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan and Andy Irvine, but Dolan was replaced by Terry Woods only a … read more -
Martyn Wyndham-Read
1,380 listeners
Martyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australia… read moreMartyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australian folk songs, having lived and worked in Australia from 1960 to 1967 and a regular visitor ever si… read moreMartyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australian folk songs, having lived and worked in Australia from 1960 to 1967 and a regular visitor ever since. in addition to solo recordings and a range of collabora… read more -
Bill Caddick
1,628 listeners
Bill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk sin… read moreBill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, particularly noted for his songwriting and as a member of the innova… read moreBill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, particularly noted for his songwriting and as a member of the innovative and influential group Home Service. Singing since the 1… read more -
The Lark Rise Band
880 listeners
The Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stori… read moreThe Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stories, traditions, music and more and was written by Flora Thompson and published in the 1930s and … read moreThe Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stories, traditions, music and more and was written by Flora Thompson and published in the 1930s and '40s. When the National Theatre put on a play of Lark Ris… read more -
Boldwood
913 listeners
Boldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heaco… read moreBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wikiBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wiki