Category Archives: Music

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On a rare tour, the three original members of Oysterband open their treasure-chest of music and stories of life on the road as one of the most-travelled bands in the folk world. Expect great acoustic versions of classic and rare songs with John Jones’ characteristic passionate vocals, Alan Prosser’s sublime guitar skills and Ian Telfer’s […]

Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band/Hope and Social) and backed by his incredible six-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory. Expect to hear those magical songs, with their captivating stories, distinctive harmonies and South African rhythms brought […]

The Ocelots is a project created by twins Ashley and  Brandon Watson. Originally based in Wexford, Ireland, they now reside in Leipzig, Germany. The Ocelots was formerly a school band, playing blues standards and alternative rock during lunchtime. In this space, Brandon and Ashley started writing their own music, pursuing the direction of Bob Dylan […]

If you were in the big tent when Mike + Ruthy rocked Cambridge Folk Festival, creating such a buzz that 3000 revellers packed the space to dance, whoop and cheer in what turned out to be a magical celebration, you’ll know how powerfully uplifting a pairing this is. They brought the full band over. We […]

Snake Davis with Helen Watson. Another dream team, these two have been best buddies and creative partners since they met in the ‘80s, when Snake helped Helen’s “When you love me I get lazy” slither up the pop charts. Helen has a luminary history, having recorded two albums with legendary producer Glyn Johns, which featured […]

Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ‘80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits‘Looking for Linda […]

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2023. As winter turns to spring Mike, John and John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming […]

Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing.  Blending elements of folk, pop, blues, and indie rock, his compositions range from fast and furious to heartfelt and melodic, with James finding new and […]

Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his […]