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Harry Boardman
608 listeners
Harry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) … read moreHarry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) * A Lancashire Mon, Topic Records (1973) * Golden Stream, AK Records (1978) * Personal … read moreHarry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) * A Lancashire Mon, Topic Records (1973) * Golden Stream, AK Records (1978) * Personal Selection (1986) * Personal Choice, Cock Robin Music (20… read more -
The Oldham Tinkers
1,903 listeners
The Oldham Tinkers is an English folk group founded in 1965 by John Howarth and the brothers Larry Kearns (died 2016) and Gerry Kearns in t… read moreThe Oldham Tinkers is an English folk group founded in 1965 by John Howarth and the brothers Larry Kearns (died 2016) and Gerry Kearns in the Highfield and Park pub in Waterloo Street, Oldham. Dave Howard joined the trio after Larry Kear… read moreThe Oldham Tinkers is an English folk group founded in 1965 by John Howarth and the brothers Larry Kearns (died 2016) and Gerry Kearns in the Highfield and Park pub in Waterloo Street, Oldham. Dave Howard joined the trio after Larry Kearns became too ill. View wiki -
Mike Harding
4,282 listeners
There is more than one folky Mike Harding. One for each hemisphere - that's north and south… and who knows, there could be more. This … read moreThere is more than one folky Mike Harding. One for each hemisphere - that's north and south… and who knows, there could be more. This Biography and accompanying radio relates to 1. MIKE HARDING - UK-based comedy/folky/broadcaster 19… read moreThere is more than one folky Mike Harding. One for each hemisphere - that's north and south… and who knows, there could be more. This Biography and accompanying radio relates to 1. MIKE HARDING - UK-based comedy/folky/broadcaster 1970s/80s/90s folk genre with a comedy bent. Removed from the … 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 -
The Houghton Weavers
4,827 listeners
The Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westhoughton, in the borough of Bolton in Lancashire, England. The cu… read moreThe Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westhoughton, in the borough of Bolton in Lancashire, England. The current three band members are David Littler (acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, banjo-ukulele, bouzo… read moreThe Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westhoughton, in the borough of Bolton in Lancashire, England. The current three band members are David Littler (acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, banjo-ukulele, bouzouki, piano accordion and vocals), Steve Millington (bass gui… 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 -
Mike Waterson
3,132 listeners
Michael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Car… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Carthy. In the 1968-1972 interval between the two incarnations … read more -
Harry Cox
2,803 listeners
Harry Fred Cox (27 March 1885 - 6 May 1971), was a Norfolk farmworker and one of the most important singers of traditional English music of… read moreHarry Fred Cox (27 March 1885 - 6 May 1971), was a Norfolk farmworker and one of the most important singers of traditional English music of the twentieth century, on account of his large repertoire and fine singing style. 'He is ad… read moreHarry Fred Cox (27 March 1885 - 6 May 1971), was a Norfolk farmworker and one of the most important singers of traditional English music of the twentieth century, on account of his large repertoire and fine singing style. 'He is admired', writes Roy Palmer in the DNB, 'for the bre… read more -
Sam Larner
974 listeners
Sam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and tradit… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger in Norfolk between 1958-60. View wiki