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The English Country Blues Band
990 listeners
The English Country Blues Band developed out of the British folk-blues duo Hot Vultures. ECBB brought together well-known musicians from op… read moreThe English Country Blues Band developed out of the British folk-blues duo Hot Vultures. ECBB brought together well-known musicians from opposite corners of the British folk scene in an innovative, barrier-demolishing blend, naturally an… read moreThe English Country Blues Band developed out of the British folk-blues duo Hot Vultures. ECBB brought together well-known musicians from opposite corners of the British folk scene in an innovative, barrier-demolishing blend, naturally anglicising blues and old-time country and finding new ways of… read more -
Steve Ashley
2,740 listeners
Steve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of Brit… read moreSteve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of British folk-rock, performing as a lead singer with the first Albion Country Band, then with his own R… read moreSteve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of British folk-rock, performing as a lead singer with the first Albion Country Band, then with his own Ragged Robin and various line-ups of The Steve Ashley Band. H… read more -
Mike Waterson
3,135 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 -
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 -
Vin Garbutt
2,770 listeners
Vin Garbutt (Vincent Paul Garbutt, 20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his rep… read moreVin Garbutt (Vincent Paul Garbutt, 20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his repertoire consists of protest songs covering topics such as "the Troubles" in Northern Ire… read moreVin Garbutt (Vincent Paul Garbutt, 20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his repertoire consists of protest songs covering topics such as "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland (Troubles of Erin), unemployment, and social issues. Vi… read more -
Maggie Holland
1,014 listeners
Maggie Holland (born in Alton, Hampshire) is an English singer and songwriter. As well as her solo work, she is known for her time with Hot Vultures, The English Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth, and Orchestre Super Moth. In recent years, … read moreMaggie Holland (born in Alton, Hampshire) is an English singer and songwriter. As well as her solo work, she is known for her time with Hot Vultures, The English Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth, and Orchestre Super Moth. In recent years, she has been a member of Maggie's Farm, and has collabo… read more -
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
4,253 listeners
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born Ja… read moreNancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born James Fagan (bouzouki player and singer). Since the duo's beginnings in 1995, the duo has won t… read moreNancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born James Fagan (bouzouki player and singer). Since the duo's beginnings in 1995, the duo has won the Horizon Award at the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in… read more -
Phil Beer
2,523 listeners
Phil Beer (born 12 May 1953, Exminster, Devon) is a highly-respected stalwart of the English folk scene. Following seven years with the Albion Band, he is half of the English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, alongside Steve Knightley. B… read morePhil Beer (born 12 May 1953, Exminster, Devon) is a highly-respected stalwart of the English folk scene. Following seven years with the Albion Band, he is half of the English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, alongside Steve Knightley. Beer is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist playing traditio… read more -
Dr Faustus
3,199 listeners
Dr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch… read moreDr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch which has, nevertheless, a strong medieval tone! Songs from Northumberland to Dorset, thematic va… read moreDr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch which has, nevertheless, a strong medieval tone! Songs from Northumberland to Dorset, thematic variants on well-known songs, gentle melodies with a good beat… read more -
Bob Fox
4,068 listeners
1) UK folk singer 2) US blues singer 1) Bob Fox, folk singer, is from Seaham near the City of Sunderland on the North East coast of England… read more1) UK folk singer 2) US blues singer 1) Bob Fox, folk singer, is from Seaham near the City of Sunderland on the North East coast of England. Blessed with one of the best voices you will ever hear. He is also a very talented musician pl… read more1) UK folk singer 2) US blues singer 1) Bob Fox, folk singer, is from Seaham near the City of Sunderland on the North East coast of England. Blessed with one of the best voices you will ever hear. He is also a very talented musician playing guitar, piano and dulcimer. Add to that a full and var… read more