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The site was established in 1999 and has become one of the UK’s much loved on-line folk music resources.
The folking team are a dedicated group of people with a passion for music who give their free time to furthering the interests of the folk, acoustic and Americana music movement; we are a growing team of writers & interviewers, reviewing the latest releases from the world of folk, each in own inimitable style…
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David Harley reviews the new album by Dónal Clancy, son of Liam. folking.com/donal-clancy-on-the-lonesome-plain-proper-copperplate-dclpcd16/
Christopher James Sheridan reviews the album 'Hospital Hill' by Jack Carty and Gus Gardiner. folking.com/jack-carty-and-gus-gardiner-hospital-hill-its-dinner-recordings-mgm-glwcd07/
JACK CARTY AND GUS GARDINER – Hospital Hill (It’s Dinner Recordings/ MGM GLWCD07)
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Australian musicians Jack Carty and Gus Gardiner collaborate to co-write Hospital Hill, which will be released on June 1st. While by and large, I would consider this a somewhat stripped back type o…Joe Broughton tells us what's happening with the Conservatoire Folk Ensemble. folking.com/joe-broughton-talks-about-the-conservatoire-folk-ensemble/
Joe Broughton talks about The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble
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“Things often get out of hand when working with the Folk Ensemble,” reckons founder and leader Joe Broughton. “You just mention an idea and before you know it it’s ten times bigge…Here's news of Lucy Ward's new album and tour dates. folking.com/lucy-ward-announces-new-album-and-tour-dates/
Lucy Ward announces new album and tour dates
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Pretty Warnings is the captivating fourth studio album from Lucy Ward. Rich with tradition and exquisitely penned original songs, this album weaves its way effortlessly through matters of love, dar…Mike Wistow reports back on Winter Wilson's 'Far Off On The Horizon' launch event. folking.com/winter-wilson-far-off-on-the-horizon-the-launch-event/
WINTER WILSON – Far Off On The Horizon (The Launch Event)
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If you go to a Winter Wilson gig you can expect great songs well-played, but also humour in their introductions. I saw them play at a small festival last summer and they stopped their set for five …Christopher James Sheridan reviews the new album by Nashville veteran Phil Madeira. folking.com/phil-madeira-providence-mercyland-records-ml006/
PHIL MADEIRA – Providence (Mercyland Records. ML006)
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Providence is the brand new release from one of Nashville’s most seasoned veterans, Phil Madeira. It’s jazzy, it’s bluesy and as you’d expect from a man with Madeira’s credentials, the music...Dai Jeffries reviews the second album by Lancashire band Phantom Voices. folking.com/phantom-voices-peace-by-peace-wyre-records-wr006/
Here's news of another new album we will be reviewing soon. folking.com/parker-millsap-releases-third-album-next-month/
Parker Millsap releases third album next month
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Acclaimed singer/songwriter Parker Millsap will release his third full band album, Other Arrangements on June 15th via Thirty Tigers. The anticipated new release showcases the 24 year-old’s e…Mike Wistow reviews the latest album by singer-songwriter Jill Jackson. folking.com/jill-jackson-are-we-there-yet-own-label-jjr001cd/
JILL JACKSON – Are We There Yet (own label JJR001CD)
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Are We There Yet was released a few days ago on May 18th. The album was produced by Boo Hewerdine and has that classy feel you’d expect from “the wonderful man of magic” as Jill Jackson calls hi...Better late than never, Dai Jeffries reviews the debut album by Prosecco Socialist. folking.com/prosecco-socialist-songs-from-behind-bars-gypsy-chicken-box-records/
PROSECCO SOCIALIST – Songs From Behind Bars (Gypsy Chicken Box Records)
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Prosecco Socialist emerged late last year with a brilliant single, ‘This Dog’s Just For Christmas (Not For Life)’. It’s the second track here and not really about dogs although perhaps it is a...
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