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FOLKCAST 157 - 14 January 2019A fresh selection of folkie releases.
Music by: Kitty Macfarlane - Holly D. Johnston - Reed Foehl - Julie Felix - Oran Bargaigh Project - Amy McCarley - Lau - Andy Harding - Jamie Smith's Mabon - David Milton - Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall.
Story Behind The Song: Ann Glanville, presented by Andy Harding (nautical)
See the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
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The Selection Box 2018: Our latest collection of music, old and new, for Christmas.Music by: Cara Dillon - Gregory Fish - Folk On - The Christmas Jug Band - Hidden Xmas Deluxe - Jimmy Lee Morris - The Legendary Ten Seconds - Lew Bear - Rebecca Loebe & Findlay Napier - The Andrews Sisters - Norm Adams & Julia Robertson - JD McPherson - Songwriterz - The Gathering Tide - Duke Robillard - The Grizzly Folk - The Staves - Yvonne Lyon - Morecambe & Wise - Rum Ragged - Crofts Family - Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra - Kurt Lewis Neufer - Keston Cobblers Club - The Black Dyke Band. Guest appearances by: Garrison Keillor - David Nixon
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Sounds from the Folkosphere, chosen at random and played without prejudice. Anything goes, but it all sounds great!
Music by: Merry Hell - Hickory Signals - Yvonne Lyon - Chantelle Smith - Vision Thing - Hannah Rarity - Assynt - Kinnaris Quintet - Phillip Henry - Richard Thompson - The Watanabes - Trail West - Nic Norton and the County BandFolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows -
Singer-songwriter (and FolkCast co-founder) Ken Nicol joins Phil in the studio to roll a Randomizer dice, listen to some music and chat about what it's like to be a performer touring the world.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
Wee McGhee's
by Mairearad And Anna
from the album "Farran" (2018)A chailinn donn
by Gillebride MacMillan
from the album "Hidden Roots" (2018)World Gone Wrong
by Brian P. Matheny
from the album "The Canary & The Cage" (2018)Be My Guess
by Linda Mizzi
from the album "Real People" (2018)Knees Up
by Breabach
from the album "Frenzy Of The Meeting" (2018)Twenty Seven
by John Mosedale
recorded live at Bromsgrove Folk Club (2018)Too Many Feet
by Skinner & T'witch
from the album "Everybody's Grotty" (2018)Second Sight
by Taylor Martin
from the album "Song Dogs" (2018)Lord Middleton
by Bob Gilbert
recorded live (2018)
(courtesy of Graham Dixon of Trouble at' Mill)Out Of Our Hands
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by The Willows
from the album "Through The Wild" (2018) -
FolkCast 154Another randomized dip into the postbag to hear tracks from the latest releases. Featuring guest co-host, the FolkCast Super Computer!FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
How To Rob A Bank
by Willy Porter
from the album "How To Rob A Bank" (2009)Mosquito
by Chris Ronald
from the album "Fragments" (2018)Dad's Promise
by Andrew Huggan
from the album "Down The Railway Line" (2018)Little Lightmaker
by Linda Em
from the E.P. "London Irish" (2018)The Thoughts Of An Average Man
by Terence Blacker
from the album "Enough About Me" (2018)Samhainn
by Christine Weir
Single (2017)Proverbial Paradigm
by Trouble at' Mill
Single (2018)The Weight
by James Galvo Parker
Single (2018)Ground Down
by Simeon
Single (2018)Colour Of Love
by Son Of William
from the E.P. "Colour Of Love" (2018)The Mermaid In Your Glass
by Siobhan McCrudden
Single (2018)A Dying Sailor To His Shipmates
by Drop The Floor
from the album "Fairly Cookin'" (2018)Bean A'Tí Ar Lár
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Maartin Allcock
from the album "OX15" (1999) -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.Folkie Phil returns from his summer break for a new season of shows, and he's got a bulging sack of sensational new music … probably! The only problem is, he hasn't listened to any of it. What to do? Let the Randomizer sort out the chaos!
Phil grabs a record blind and then spins the wheel of fortune to select which track to play. Will this result in a genius choice of fabulousness … or a complete mess? Only one way to find out. Press "play" and take a listen. It's an audio adventure!FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil WiddowsWho Knows Where The Time Goes?
by Luke Jackson
single release (October 2018)Jamaica
by Chris Green
from the album "Switched-on Playford" (2018)The Banks Of Sweet Primroses
by Amsher
from the album "Patience Vaisey at Adwell 1892" (2018)Died Of Love
by Kelly Oliver
from the album "Botany Bay" (2018)When The Gun Goes Down
by Alan Hull
from the album "Statues & Liberties" (1996, re-released 2018)Sam Hall
by Rusty Shackle
single release (October 5th 2018)Wise
by Imar
from the album "Avalanche" (2018)Teen
by Mike Vass
from the album "Notes From The Boat" (2018)Jimmy The Mole
by Hamish Napier
from the album "The Railway" (2018)Alberta
by Chad Elliott & The Redemptions
from the album "Rest Heavy: The Sun Studio Sessions" (2018)Hummingbird
by John Smith
from the album "Hummingbird" (2018)10,000 Steveadores
by Kelly & Woolley
from the album "Miner's Eyes" (2018)Vent d'Irelande
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Yves Lambert Trio
from the album "Tentation" (2018) -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: FolkCast heads off on its summer break with a show featuring songs about darkness, songs about light, and songs about the meaning of life! Also, news on Gobefest, Manchester's celebration of the folk traditions of Eastern Europe.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
THE EXORCISTS
by Skerryvore
from the album “EVO” (2018)
http://skerryvore.comGONE TO GROUND
by Apple of My Eye
Single release (2018)
https://www.applesinlondon.com
https://supportgrenfellunited.org/WINTER’S NIGHT IN PARIS (AFTER THE SHOOTINGS)
by Larkham And Hall
from the album “Songs Of Hurt And Healing” (2018)
https://www.larkhamandhall.co.ukBONNY SHIP THE DIAMOND
by Raintown Seers
from the album “The Mermaid’s Pool & Other Stories” (2018)
https://www.reverbnation.com/raintownseersTHE BLACK SHIP
by John Forrester
from the album “Restless” (2018)
http://forrester.uk.comNEIDGES AWARRA
by The Rowan Tree
from the EP “The Rowan Tree” (2018)
https://www.therowantreemusic.comGOD HAS CHANGED HIS MIND
by Ken Nicol
from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017)
https://kennicol.comBUTTER SIDE DOWN
by Greg Hancock
from the album “A303” (2017)
http://www.greghancockmusic.comBOOK OF MR HAPPY
by Andy Harding
from the album “Tuesday Night Troubadour” (2017)
http://andyhardingsongwriter.co.ukGOBEFEST 2018
Ottilia Ördög tells us about the festival of arts and culture from Transylvania, Eastern & Central Europe coming to Manchester, England, 22-24 June 2018
Music featured:
• Radio by Attila & Friends, from the album “Identity” (2018)
• Hungarian Folk Dances by Bartok
• Mackerel Sky by Attila & Friends, from the album "Identity" (2018)
• Esthajnal by Szarka Tamas. from the album Az Eg Szerelmere (2016)
http://www.gobefest.com/LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON
by The Luck
Single (2018)
https://www.theluckmusic.comLIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
by Jon Budworth
from the album “We All Share The Same Sky”
https://www.jonbudworth.co.ukTHE RISE
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Skerryvore
from the album “EVO” (2018)
http://skerryvore.com -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: The Morning After is a mellow mix of music for fragile folkies. Turn on, tune in, chill out!FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
MORNING AFTER
by Plant & Taylor
from the album “Goodbye Girl” (2017)
https://www.plantandtaylor.com/FJELLVÅK
by Ben Robertson
from the EP “North” (2018)
https://benrobertsonmusic.bandcamp.com/releasesSTONE IN MY STOMACH
by John Forrester
from the album “Restless” (2018)
http://forrester.uk.comKANSAS
by Luke Jackson
from the album “Solo-Duo-Trio” (2018)
http://lukepauljackson.comDAYDREAM #1
by Wilson McGladdery
from the album “Gus & Gladders” (2018)
http://www.wilsonmcgladdery.co.uk/HALF OF ME
by Connor Adams
from the EP “Open My Eyes” (2018)
http://www.connoradamsmusic.comAT THE BROW OF THE HILL
by Boldwood
from the album “Glory Of The West" (2017)
https://www.boldwood.orgSING A FULL SONG
by Ninebarrow
from the album “The Waters And The Wild” (2018)
https://www.ninebarrow.co.ukBEAUTIFUL UMBRELLA
by Ivor Game
from the album “Be Good To Yourself” (2018)
http://www.ivorgame.com/index2.htmlWHEN SUMMERS STOOD STILL
by Mishaped Pearls
from the album “Shivelight” (2018)
http://www.mishapedpearls.orgWAYWARD
by Phil Hare
from the album “A Stranger I Came” (2018)
http://www.phil-hare-guitarist.co.uk/index.htmlALL THE PRETTY LITTLE HORSES
by Fiddle And Faff
from the album “The Sailor’s Wife” (2018)
http://www.fiddleandfaff.comBLOW THE WIND
by AIden, Patterson & Dashwood
from the album “By The Night” (2018)
https://aldenpattersonanddashwood.comHOLLOWAY
by Anne-Marie Sanderson
from the EP “Books Songs Volume 1” (2018)
https://www.annemariesanderson.comURQUHART’S
by The Alistair McCulloch Trio
from the album “Off The Hook” (2018)
http://www.alistairmcculloch.comAFTER THE HURRICANE
by Odette Mitchell
from the EP “By Way Of Night” (2018)
https://www.odettemichell.comTAKE MY HAND
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Skerryvore
from the album “EVO” (2018)
http://skerryvore.com -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: We celebrate our 150th regular show with The Great Folkie Booze Up, a programme full to the brim with music all about the demon drink. So, charge your glasses and say cheers to FolkCast 150!FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
WHAT SHALL WE DRINK TO TONIGHT
by David Stevenson
from the album “Unfinished Lace” (2006)JOLLY WELL DRUNK
by Mawkin
from the album “The Ties That Bind” (2015)
https://www.mawkin.co.ukTHREE DRUNKEN MAIDENS
by Simon Nicol & Dave Swarbrick
from the album “Close To The White Bear” (1981)
https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Swarbrick-Simon-Nicol-Close-To-The-White-Bear/release/6550720DRINKING SONG / STOOL OF REPENTANCE
by The Duncan McFarlane Acoustic Band
from the album “Marked Out In Pegs” (2010)
http://www.duncanmcfarlane.co.ukBAD BAD WHISKY
by The Detonators
from the album “Sneakin’ Around” (1996)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sneakin-Around-Detonators/dp/B000002XU1DRINKING SHINE
by Elder Charlie Beck
from the album “Folk Music in America, Vol 15” (1930)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Charles_D._BeckWHISKY
by Ian Carmichael
from the album “Ten Years On” (2015)
http://www.iancarmichael.net/music/ten-years-on/BITTER LAGER CIDER ALE STOUT
by The Lancashire Hotpots
from the album “Nevermind The Hotpots” (2007)
http://www.thelancashirehotpots.netBLACKJACK, WHISKY & GIN
by Jenna
from the album “Hitchhiker” (2013)
http://www.jennawitts.comTHE NIGHT THAT THE BAND GOT THE WINE
by Al Stewart
from the album “Down In The Cellar” (2000)
http://www.alstewart.comA KISS OF THE DARLING GOOD ALE
by Paul J. Openshaw
from the album “Bare Bones” (2015)
http://paulopenshaw.comBEER
by Ross Ainslie
from the album “Wide Open” (2013)
http://rossainslie.comCHEAP WINE
by The Ragman’s Band
from the album “The Ragman’s Band” (2017)
https://www.theragmansband.co.ukWOMEN & MALT WHISKY
by Beverley Martyn
from the album “The Phoenix & The Turtle” (2014)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverley_MartynDOWN WHERE THE DRUNKARDS ROLL
by Richard Thompson
from the album “Acoustic Classics”(2014)
http://www.richardthompson-music.comA DRINK NOW AND THEN
by Nelson’s Wake
from the album “Ebb And Flow” (2008)
http://www.chrisandsiobhan.co.uk/shop.htmMY FRIEND THE DRINK
by Jack The Lad
from the album “Rough Diamonds” (1975)
http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/product/jack-the-lad-its-jack-the-lad-cd/DRUNKEN SERENADE
by Merry Hell
from the EP “Bury Me Naked” (2018)
http://www.merryhell.co.ukTHE ANGEL’S SHARE (REPRISE)
by Dana And Susan Robinson
from the album “The Angel’s Share” (2016)
https://www.robinsongs.comTHE WILD ROVER
by The Ancient Brettons
from the album “The First 30 Years” (2016)
https://soundcloud.com/the-ancient-brettonsLAST DRUNK IN TOWN
by Jake Island
from the EP “Kindest Of Our Days” (2017)
https://www.jakeisland.co.ukONE MORE WHISKEY, ONE MORE BRANDY, ONE MORE BEER
by John Tams & Barry Coope
from the album “Live At The Purcell Room” (2003)
https://www.johntams.co.ukPUNCH DRUNK
by Stooshie
from the album “The Grain” (2010)
http://www.stooshiefolk.co.ukGOODBYE BOOZE
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Rab Noakes
from the album “I’m Walking Here” (2015)
http://rabnoakes.com -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: A special feature on 1970s folk-rockers Jack The Lad as their first three albums are rereleased on CD.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
The Intro…
DRUNK ON SUMMER
by Ray Cooper
from the album “Between the Golden Age & the Promised Land” (2018)
http://www.raycooper.orgDRUNKEN SAILOR
by The Salts
from the album “Brave” (2018)
https://www.thesalts.co.ukWHISKEY JOHNNY
by She Shanties
from the album “Futtock Shroud” (2018)
http://sheshanties.comRIO GRANDE
by Sail Pattern
from the EP “Seven Years” (2018)
http://thesailpattern.comHUNGRY GHOST
by Talitha Rise
from the album “An Abandoned Orchid House” (2018)
http://www.talitharise.comTHE SENTINAL
by Carys
from the album “A Different Kind Of Normal” (2018)
http://carysmusic.comONE SPARROW DOWN
by Sarah McQuaid
from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous” (2018)
http://www.sarahmcquaid.comThe Insanely Mental Instrumentals
THE MONTH OF MAY / DRIBBLES OF BRANDY
by We Come From Mars
from the EP “They’re From Venus” (2018)
https://wecomefrommars.bandcamp.com
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THE CLOSET BOHRAN
by Gnoss
from the EP “Brother Wind” (2018)
http://gnossmusic.comRED BETTY
by Hot Tamale
single release (2018)
http://hottamale.weebly.comAlphabetti Folketti
J is for: JACK THE LAD
Being the story of the Lindisfarne spin-off band. Their first three albums have now been re-released.
Featuring bits and pieces of: A Corny Pastiche, We Can Swing Together, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor, Court In The Act, Boilermaker Blues, Turning Into Winter, Song Without A Band, De Havilland’s Mistake, The Old Straight Track, Tunes: King's Favourite / The Marquis Of Tullybardine, Oakey Strike Evictions
http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/artist/jack-the-lad/LOVELY JOAN
by Phantom Voices
from the album “Peace By Peace” (2018)
https://www.phantomvoices.comNORTHERN LIGHTS
by The Fugitives
from the album “The Promise Of Strangers” (May 25th 2018)
https://www.fugitives.caNORTHERN TOWN
by Kete Bowers
single release (2018)
http://www.ketebowers.net…and The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
WAYFARING STRANGER
by Ray Cooper
from the album “Between the Golden Age & the Promised Land” (2018)
http://www.raycooper.org -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: We look to the past to mark Shakespeare's birthday, look to the future with songs of tomorrow, and look at the present with news of a new way of turning songs into recordings.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
The Intro…
THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS (INTRODUCTION) / KEEP SOMETHING INSIDE
by Phil Cooper
from the album “Thoughts & Observations” (2018)
http://phil-cooper.co.ukINTO THE DARK
by Arcelia
from the album “Building On The Land” (2018)
http://www.arcelia.co.ukDARK FIRES
by Darwin’s Daughter
from the EP “The Dark” (2018)
https://www.darwinsdaughtermusic.com/homeYOUNG FEVER
by Molly-Anne
from the EP “Glow” (2018)
https://www.facebook.com/mollyannemusicStory Behind My Song
OUT ON THE WIND
by Thursday’s Child
from the album “Carry My Thoughts” (2016)
https://www.reverbnation.com/thursdayschildukPRICKLE-EYE BUSH
by Ninebarrow
from the album “The Waters And The Wild” (2018)
https://www.ninebarrow.co.ukThe Soundbite Spotlight
CUSTOMANTHEMS MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
“Professional songs for songwriters at an "entry-level" cost”
https://www.customanthems.com/home
Put yourself in the Soundbite Spotlight, our free service to the business of music.
http://folkcasters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/clubs-pubs-venues-promoters-tell-world.htmlTOMORROW’S WORLD
by Robert Wheaton
from the album “Tomorrow’s World” (2017)
https://www.facebook.com/RobertWheatonDevon/RAISE A GLASS TO THE MORNING
by David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes
from the album “Here Comes Tomorrow” (2017)
https://www.facebook.com/davidhershawandsandieforbesTOMORROW WILL BE FINE
by Mick Shepherd
from the album “Truth & Heartbreak” (2018)
https://smichael920gmailcom.bandcamp.com/releasesStory Behind My Song
VERSES ON DANIEL GOOD
by Bird In The Belly
from the album “The Crowing” (2018)
https://www.facebook.com/birdinthebelly/THE BUSKER
by Roger Pugh
from the album "A Colourful Journey" (2018)
https://roger-pugh.co.ukMIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMS
by The Albion Band
from the album “Happy Accident” (1998)
http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/artist/albion-band/METHOD IN THE MADNESS
by The Company Of Players
from the album “Shakespeare Songs” (2018)
http://companyofplayers.bandcamp.com/CAN’T QUOTE SHAKESPEARE
by Phil Hare
from the album “A Stranger I Came” (2018)
http://www.phil-hare-guitarist.co.uk/index.html…and The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
EVERYWHERE I GO
by Phil Cooper
from the album “Thoughts & Observations” (2018)
http://phil-cooper.co.uk -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: Rewind Special. We step back from the constant cascade of brand new releases and take a bite – often a second or third bite – from records that are still new but maybe no longer brand spanking new. The first scuffs are on the sleeve notes. At least one has got an unfortunate coffee ring on the back of the jacket, and a couple of the CDs have got mixed up in each other's cases…FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
ROVING BLADE
by Stick In The Wheel
from the album “Follow Them True” (2018)
http://www.stickinthewheel.comBLACK ANNIS
by Said The Maiden
from the album “Here’s A Health” (2018)
http://www.saidthemaiden.co.ukTHE WITCH TWISTS THE PINS
by The Rowan Amber Mill
from the album “Harvest The Ears” (2018)
https://rowanambermill.bandcamp.comSENSE OF FAMILY
by Ross Ainslie
from the album “Sanctuary” (2018)
http://rossainslie.com/holding/THE WORLD’S END
by Plant & Taylor
from the album “Goodbye, Prairie Girl” (2018)
https://www.plantandtaylor.comGREEN UNSTOPPING
by The Rheingans Sisters
from the album “Bright Field” (2018)
https://www.rheinganssisters.co.ukLIFE OF PLENTY
by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer
from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018)
https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD
by Nic Norton & The County Band
from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018)
https://www.facebook.com/nicnortonband/THREE-LEGGED RACE
by Minnie Birch
from the album “Tethered” (2017)
http://www.minniebirch.co.uk/TALL, DARK, HANDSOME STRANGER
by Millbrig
from the album “Millbrig” (2018)
http://www.millbrigmusic.comYOU BELONG WITH ME
by The Mellowship
from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018)
http://www.themellowship.co.uk/THE LAST TRAIN / BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND
by Luke Jackson
from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018)
http://lukepauljackson.com/DRUNKEN SERENADE (Including THE BANSHEE REEL)
by Merry Hell
from the EP “Bury Me Naked” (2018)
http://www.merryhell.co.ukCOD LIVER OIL AND THE ORANGE JUICE
by Findlay Napier
from the album “Glasgow” (2017)
http://www.findlaynapier.comZILLIONAIRE
by Zoe Mulford
from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018)
http://zoemulford.comBRING BACK HOME
by Ange Hardy
from the album “Bring Back Home” (2018)
https://www.angehardy.comFERRYMAN
by Thomson & York
from the album “Circle Of Life” (2017)
https://www.facebook.com/Thomson-York-183479445435837/WICKER MAN / LANDLORD’S DAUGHTER
by Spiral Dance
from the album “Land And Legend” (2017)
http://www.spiraldance.com.au/HEY THAT’S NO WAY TO SAY GOODBYE
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Reid Jamieson
from the album “Dear Leonard: The Cohen Collection” (2017)
http://www.reidjamieson.com -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.News of an especially special show on the current tour of England by Peter Knight and John Spiers.Peter Knight & John Spiers tour - March 2018
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
9 - Leicester: Guildhall
10 - Halesworth: The Cut
11 - Lincoln: Performing Arts Centre
12 - Sheffield: Greystones
14 - Hexham: The Queen’s Hall
15 - Leyland: Fox Lane Sports and Social Club
16 - Settle: Victoria Hall
17 - Liverpool: The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic
18 - Bishop’s Castle: The Town Hall
19 - Nettlebed: Folk Club
21 - Fareham: Ashcroft Arts Centre
22 - Basingstoke: The Forge at the Anvil
23 - Corsham: The Pound Arts Centre
24 - Calstock: Arts Centre
25 - Topsham: Matthews Hall
27 - Bridgwater: Arts Centre -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: We meet a big man with a big hammer and we get bare naked. We stir the Alphabetti Folketti pan, visit Ireland for an audio controversy, and say 'balls' to a tortoise.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
The Intro…
THE KNIGHT’S GHOST
by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
from the album “Personae” (2018)SO HIGH WE LOSE OUR MINDS
by Joey Costello
Single release (2018)SEASONS
by Adam James Sorensen
from the album “Dust Cloud Refrain” (2018)BURY ME NAKED
by Merry Hell
Single release (2018)BARE
by Gem Andrews
from the album “North” (2018)The Story Behind My Song
JOHN HENRY’S GHOST / JOHN HENRY (instrumental)
by Dan Cunningham
from the album “Appalachian Song” (2013)JOHN HENRY
By Trail West
from the album “Rescattermastered” (2016)Alphabetti Folketti
A Folk Lexicon: G is for Guitar
featuring:
Cat Nip Rag (excerpt) by Ken Nicol
Big Bill Blues (excerpt) by Big Bill Broonzy
Oud Solo (excerpt) by Alsarah & The Nubatones
My Dear Boy by John Renbourne
Barnes Morris by Ralph McTell
Time Will Show The Wiser by Fairport Convention
The Wood And The Wire by Jason WhelanPADDY TAYLOR'S / HOLD THE REINS / FAMOUS BALLYMOT
by Caroline Keane & Tom Delany
from the album “Never Say Goodbye, Say Good Luck” (2018)EDGES
by Inni-K
Single Release (2018)The Insanely Mental Instrumental
Crazily Good Tunes With Nutty Titles!
BALLS TO BALLS
by 4Square
from the album “Fuel” (2016)…and The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
OLD, OLD, OLD
by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
from the album “Personae” (2018) -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS SHOW: A brand new regular feature for you - Alphabetti Folketti - in which I’ll be getting out my big pan of spaghetti letters in tomato sauce, giving it a stir, and seeing which letter floats to the surface. Yes, it’s a pasta-based random letter generator which will develop into a folkie lexicon, an A-to-Z on toast of all things related to our kind of music. Which letter will the spaghetti pan produce?FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Music featured:
The Intro…
STARLIGHT
by The Mellowship
from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018)BEAUTIFUL LIFE
by Andy Comley
Single release (2017)FLOWERS
by Clint Slate
from the album “Woodn Bones” (2017)The Story Behind The Song
AE FOND KISS
by Amelia Jocelyn
from the album “Bonnie Songs From The West Of Scotland” (2017)KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE
by Moonrakers
from the album “Tides” (2017)CARA MIA
by Wilson McGladdery
from the album “Gus & Gladders” (2018)MEET ON THE LEDGE
by Greta Van Fleet
from the album "From The Fires" (2017)SLOTH
by Richard Thompson
from the album “Acoustic Rarities” (2017)OUT OF TOWN
by Ken Nicol
from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017)ALPHABETTI FOLKETTI
S is for Spirogyra
DANGEROUS DAVE / RUNAWAY
by Spirogyra
from the album “Old Boot Wine” (1972 - re-released 2018)SUNRISE (WITH HARMONIES)
by Ivor Game
Single release (2018)STRANGER IN MY SHOES
by Joshu
Single release (2018)…and The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
DOWN BY THE FIRE
by The Mellowship
from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018) -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.
We have a handful of Willies - steady now! - that’s three songs or tunes about blokes called Bill. There’s a couple of Stories Behind a couple of Songs, and we’ll be settling once and for all, that age old question about whose best: men or women.
FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil WiddowsTheme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol
Music featured:FUN OF IT
by Luke Jackson
from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018)
http://lukepauljackson.comFEBRUARY THUNDER
by Zoe Mulford
from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2017)
http://zoemulford.comLIZA JANE
by Hot Rock Pilgrims
from the album “Squirrel Hunting” (2017)
https://www.hotrockpilgrims.comPENNY THE HERO
by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner
from the album “The Wife Of Urban Law” (2017)
http://www.gigspanner.comTHE SPOOKY THEME
by The Spooky Men's Chorale
from the album "Tooled Up" (2004)
https://spookymen.comBULLY IN THE ALLEY
by She Shanties
from the album “Futtock Shrouds” (2018)
http://sheshanties.comTHE CROW’S VISIT
by String Sisters
from the album “Between Wind And Water” (2018)
http://www.stringsisters.netCHASING SHADOWS
by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017)
http://www.samkelly.orgThe Story Behind My Song
WILLIAM
by The Foxglove Trio
from the album “Distant Havens” (2017)
http://www.thefoxglovetrio.co.ukWILLIAM AND WIZARDS
by Heather Downie
from the album “Nae Sweets For Shy Bairns” (2018)
http://www.heatherdownie.co.ukSWEET WILLIAM’S GHOST
by Said The Maiden
from the album “Here’s A Health” (2017)
http://www.saidthemaiden.co.ukDETECTORISTS THEME
and JEFFERSON'S TORCH
by Johnny Flynn
from the album "Sillion" (2017)
http://johnny-flynn.comSLOW DECAY
by Sarah McQuaid
from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper it Could Get Dangerous” (2018)
http://www.sarahmcquaid.comThe Story Behind My Song
MY SWEET WHISKEY
by The Fonsecas
from the album “Where The River Meets The Sea” (27 April 2018)
https://www.thefonsecas.co.ukTHE ROAD
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Luke Jackson
from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018)
http://lukepauljackson.com -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.INTERVIEW SPECIAL: DAMH THE BARD.
Pagan singer-songwriter Damh The Bard (aka Dave The Bard, aka Dave Smith) has launched a career-defining musical project - a telling of the ancient story cycle called Y Mabinogi, based on the traditional bardic tales contained in the earliest native British writings, The Mabinogion. It’s a very impressive and ambitious concept, and Dave tells us all about the story, and what has prompted him to retell it for a modern audience. Along the way we discuss national identity, mistletoe, ravens, sacred horses and whether the UK’s most prominent pagan performer can break into the mainstream folk music scene.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil WiddowsTheme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol
Music featured:PROLOGUE (edited)
ANNWN
WHO IS THIS COMING?
RHIANNON
THESE HOLLOW HILLS
by Damh The Bard
all from the album "Y Mabinogi: The First Branch" (2017)MATTY GROVES
by Damh The Bard
from the album "Tales From The Crow Man" (2009)PAGAN WAYS
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
by Damh The Bard
from the album "The Cauldron Born" (2008) -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.Who gives a fox for folk? We do! FolkCast puts out the call for your favourite live performers, the ones who not only play great music but also put on a good show, the ones who go the extra yard, the ones who tell stories, share a joke, and actually engage with the paying punters. Get in touch by email and tell the world about your favourites.FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows
Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol
Music featured:The Intro…
OVER AGAIN
by Stick In The Wheel
from the album “Follow Them True” (2018)NEW YEAR MORNING
by Sandtimer
Single release (2018)NEW BEGINNINGS
by Sarah McQuaid
from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous” (2 February 2018)DARK DAYS AND HEYS / TAMPERED TWILIGHT
by Spiral Dance
from the album “Land And Legend” (2017)Story Behind My Song
BLOODFOX
by Talitha Rise
from the album “The Abandoned Orchid House” (February 2018)REYNARDINE
by Red Shoes
from the album “It Isn’t Over Yet” (2017)THE FOX / BLACKBIRD SCHOTTISCHE
by Methera
from the album “Vortex” (2016)THE FOX
by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer
from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018)FINDING HOME
by Luke Jackson
from the album “Solo Duo Band” (9 February 2018)THE BLIND FIDDLER / GALWAY FARMER
by Show Of Hands
from the album “As You Were” (2004)The Insanely Mental Instrumental
DICK’S MAGGOT / HARE’S MAGGOT
by Purcell’s Polyphonic Party
from the album “Purcell’s Polyphonic Party: An Invitation To Dance” (2017)THE TAROT DECK
by Nic Norton & The County Band
from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018)… And The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
AS I ROVED OUT
by Stick In The Wheel
from the album “Follow Them True” (2018) -
Welcome to the start of a Happy New Year of the latest and greatest from the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots musicFolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil WiddowsMusic featured:
The Intro…
BOSTON CITY
by Damien O’Kane
from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018)
http://damienokane.co.ukWISHING WELL
by Skipinnish
Single release (2017)
https://www.skipinnish.comANSWER THE KNOCK AT THE DOOR
by Zoe Mulford
from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018)
http://zoemulford.comThe Story Behind My Song
THE SONG O’ THE CLYDE
by Amelia Jocelyn
from the album “Bonnie Songs From The West Of Scotland” (2017)
http://www.ameliajocelyn.comTOM IN THE FRONT
by Peatbog Faeries
from the album “Live @ 25” (2017)
http://www.peatbogfaeries.comDH’FHALBH MO RUN AIR AN AISEIG
by Maeve Mackinnon
from the album “Strì” (2018)
https://www.maevemackinnon.comINTRODUCTION / SWEET LOVING FRIENDSHIP
by The Transports
from the album “The Transports: A Tale Of Exile And Migration” (2017)
http://www.thetransportsproduction.co.ukHORIZONTO
by Ben Robertson
from the EP “North”
benrobertsonmusic.bandcamp.comTHE BREEZY SUMMER AIR
by Helen Dorothy
from the album “Light Time & Sound”
http://www.helendorothy.comThe Story Behind The Song
FREMINGTON BEACH
by Greg Hancock
from the album “A303”
http://www.greghancockmusic.comREASONS FOR WAITING
by Honeyfeet
and
TIME OF THE SEASON
by Jackie Oates
and
MOONCHILD
by The Naked King
from the album “The Self Preservation Society” (2018)
https://www.eccrecords.co.uk/product/the-self-preservation-society/LO AND BEHOLD
by Minnie Birch
from the album “Tethered” (2017)
http://www.minniebirch.co.ukTRIP TO SKYE / BRETON AN DRO / THA CAT AND THE CAPO
by Spoil The Dance
from the album “Fairer Skies” (2017)
http://www.spoilthedance.com…and The Outro
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
DANCING IN PUDDLES
by Damien O’Kane
from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018)
http://damienokane.co.uk -
FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music.THIS EDITION: A marvellously magical mix of music for a merry Christmas and a cool Yule!FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil WiddowsMusic featured:
IT'S ONLY CHRISTMAS TIME
by Kludo White
from the album “The Christmas Album” (2012)WINTER ECLIPSE
by Beta Radio
from the album “The Songs The Season Brings Vol 1-4” (2015)CHRISTMAS LITE
by Milton Hide
Single release (2017)The Biggest Santa Claus Of All…
1950s Radio AdvertisementTOO MANY SANTAS
by Maxwell, Miranda, Parsley
from the album “Catskill Christmas” (2016)CHRISTMAS IS CALLING
by Julia P
Single release (2017)“Eggnog! Certainly!”
An excerpt from Christmas Eve (1986)A BIT OF MAGIC
by Daniel Nestlerode
Single releaseI WATCH THE SNOW
by Daria Kulesh
from the EP “Vasilisa” (2017)TO THE ANGELS OUT THERE
by Rebecca Hosking
Single release (2017)“I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess…”
An excerpt from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)HERE COMES CHRISTMAS
by Davidson/MacFarlane
Single release (2015)I DON’T WANT AN IPAD… (I JUST WANT WORLD PEACE)
by Skinner & T’Witch
Single release (2017)MIDNIGHT MASS, CHRISTMAS EVE
by The Citizen (aka Ken O’Duffy)
Single release (2017)IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME
by Jimmy Lee Morris
Single release (2017)Christmas Day In The Workhouse
recited by Ed Asner
An excerpt from “The Gathering” (1977)CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE MORNING
by Canny Fettle
from the album “Still Gannin' Canny” (2016)“I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year!”
Sir Seymour Hicks
An excerpt from Scrooge (1935)CHRISTMAS MORNING / SCROOGE’S CHANGE OF HEART
by GreenMatthews
from the album “A Christmas Carol - A Folk Opera”THOUGHT OF SNOW
by Neil Thomson and Gerry Cambridge
from the album "Shore Crab" (2016)AND IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN
by Rich Krueger
Single release (2017)SNOW
by Sleeping At Last
from the album “Christmas Collection Vol 1” (2017)SEASON’S BRIGHT
by Robert Land and Emily Ewing
Single release (2017)It's O! To Be In Devon At The Merry Christmas Time /
CHRISTMAS BELLS
by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll
from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017)"Hello, Bedford Falls! Merry Christmas!"
An excerpt from It's A Wonderful Life (1947)DOWN AT THE BILLET ON BOXING DAY
by The Stoned Cherries
from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017)PIPER AT CAPHEATON
by Devils Water
from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017)THE BOAR'S HEAD
by KIVA
from the album "Yuletide" (2014)DECK THE HALLS
by Andrews Massey Duo
from the album “Make Merry” (2013)“If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year's!”
For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
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