Folk Music
Nick Drake
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 16, 2005
Nick Drake Nicholas Rodney Drake (June 19, 1948 – November 25, 1974) was a British singer/songwriter. Drake is known for his gentle, autumnal songs and his virtuoso right hand finger picking technique. Although he recorded only three albums, critics and fellow musicians held his work in very high esteem. Drake failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime, though, which fed his severe clinical depression. Since his death, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following. He was discovered by Ashley Hutchings, the bass player of the folk rock group Fairport Convention. Hutchings introduced Drake to the other members of Fairport Convention, folk singer John Martyn and producer Joe Boyd.
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John Renbourn
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 16, 2005
John Renbourn (b. August 8, 1944) is a British guitarist and songwriter. He is possibly best-known for his collaboration with guitarist Bert Jansch as well as his work with the folk group Pentangle, although he maintained a solo career both before, during and after that band's existence (1967-1973). While most commonly labelled a folk musician, Renbourn's musical tastes and interests take in early music, classical music, blues and world music. His most influential album, Sir John Alot (1968), featured his take on songs from the Medieval era. John Renbourn was born in Marylebone, London. He studied classical guitar at school and it was during this period that he was introduced to Early Music. In the 1950s, along with many others, he was greatly influenced by the musical craze of "Skiffle" and this eventually led him to explore the work of artists such as Leadbelly, Josh White and Big Bill Broonzy.
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Mike Harding - BBC Radio 2 - Wednesday Folk Music
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Mike Harding show last night, I always like to catch the show on a Wednesday night. This week Mike announces the winner and plays highlights from the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2006, held at The Sage Gateshead last weekend, plus a selection of the best in folk, roots and acoustic music. It was another good show as usual, I managed to catch the beginning as I was driving home, and the rest on digital radio when I got home, if you miss the show you can listen for the next 7 days on BBC Radio 2 on the internet.
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John Martyn
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 15, 2005
John Martyn (born September 11, 1948) is a singer-songwriter. He was born Ian David McGeachy in New Malden, Surrey, England. His parents divorced when he was five; Martyn spent his childhood alternating between England and Scotland. His professional musical career began when he was 17; a blend of blues and folk resulting in a unique style that made him a key figure in the London folk scene during the mid-1960s. He signed to Chris Blackwell's Island Records in 1967 and released his first album, London Conversation, the following year. This first album was soon followed by The Tumbler which was moving towards jazz. By 1970 Martyn had developed a wholly original and idiosyncratic sound: acoustic guitar run through a fuzzbox, phase-shifter, and Echoplex. This sound was first apparent on Stormbringer in 1970, which also had Martyn's then wife, Beverley Kutner, as his collaborator. She also appeared on The Road to Ruin in 1970.
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Leadbelly
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Leadbelly (born Huddie William Ledbetter; January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an American folk musician, notable for his clear and forceful singing, his virtuosity on the twelve string guitar, and the rich songbook of folk standards he introduced. Leadbelly was born to Wesley and Sally Ledbetter in a plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana, but the family moved to Leigh, Texas when he was five. It was there he received his first instrument, an accordion from his uncle, and by his early-20s, after fathering at least two children, he left home to find his living as a guitarist (and occasionally, as a labourer). His boastful spirit and penchant for the occasional skirmish sometimes led him into trouble with the law, and in 1918 was thrown into a Texas jail for the second time, this time after killing a man in a fight. He was released seven years into his thirty year sentence after writing a song appealing to Governor Pat Neff for his freedom, but in 1930 was back in prison, this time in Louisiana for attem
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Bert Jansch
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Herbert Jansch (3 November 1943 - ), known as Bert Jansch, is a Scottish folk musician and founding member of the band Pentangle. He was born in Glasgow and, particularly in his early career, was sometimes characterized as a British Bob Dylan. This, however, was misleading, in that Jansch's best work has always been fundamentally instrument-driven unlike Dylan's which is primarily lyric-based. In the 1960s, he was heavily infuenced by the guitarist Davey Graham and folk singers such as Anne Briggs. His work influenced such artists as Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler, Led Zeppelin and Neil Young, and earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2001 BBC Folk Awards.
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Pentangle
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 15, 2005
Pentangle is a British folk-rock band. The original band was active in the late 1960s and the 1970s; its successor has been active since the early 1980s. The original line-up, which was unchanged throughout the band's first incarnation (1967-1973), was: Jacqui McShee vocals; John Renbourn guitar; Bert Jansch guitar; Danny Thompson bass; and Terry Cox drums. Of the original members, only McShee survives in the current line-up (though Jansch also was a member of the second incarnation of the band for some time, between 1982 and 1995). The original group formed in 1967. Renbourn and Jansch were already popular musicians on the British folk scene, with several solo albums each and a duet LP, Bert And John (they also shared a house in London). Although nominally a 'folk' group, the members each shared catholic tastes and influences.
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Woody Guthrie
Folk Music By Fusive on Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967), known almost universally as "Woody", was a folk singer and raconteur who wrote some of America's best-loved songs. He is best known for "This Land is Your Land". Guthrie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma, in 1912, the year his namesake Woodrow Wilson was elected President. At age 19 he left home for Texas, where he met and married his first wife, Mary Jennings, with whom he had three children. He left Texas (and his family) with the Dust Bowl, following the Okies to California. The poverty he saw on these early trips affected him greatly, and many of his songs are concerned with the inequities faced by America's working men and women. A lifelong socialist and trade unionist, he also contributed a regular article, "Woody Sez," to the Daily Worker and People's World newspaper.
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Martin Carthy
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Martin Carthy (born May 21, 1941) is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring later artists such as Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of the folk revival. He was born in Hatfield and grew up in Hampstead, London. After training as an actor he sang in coffee bars. He became a resident at the Troubador folk club in Earls Court in the late 1950s. He joined Redd Sullivan's Thameside Four in 1961. He is a renowned solo performer of traditional songs in a very distinctive style, accompanying himself on his trusty old Martin Guitar; his style is marked by the use of alternate tunings, and a strongly percussive picking style that emphasizes the melody.
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Richard Thompson
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Richard Thompson (born April 3, 1949 in London, England) is a musician, best-known as a guitar player, singer, and songwriter. A solo artist since 1971, he first became widely known as a founding member of the British folk-rock ensemble Fairport Convention. He is a Muslim convert, although this is not apparent from his songs, which are mostly concerned with the darker side of life. He enjoys a loyal fan following, despite lack of mainstream commercial success.
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Billy Bragg
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is a British musician known for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music. He has been active for over 20 years. His music is a combination of poetry and political comment, with a dash of romance. He has collaborated with many other musicians, from Johnny Marr of The Smiths, protest folk singer Leon Rosselson to R.E.M., Kirsty MacColl, and Wilco.
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Cyril Tawny
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Cyril Tawney, British singer/songwriter, proponent of the traditional songs of the West of England and traditional and modern maritime songs. (Born October 12, 1930, Gosport, Hampshire; died April 21, 2005, Exeter.) Perhaps due to Tawney's family tradition of Naval service, Tawney joined the Royal Navy at the age of sixteen, serving for thirteen years, several of which were spent in submarines. During his service he developed a lifelong interest in English traditional music.
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Kathryn Tickell
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Kathryn Tickell (b 1967) is an English player of the Northumbrian smallpipes and fiddle. She has recorded eleven albums, and toured widely. Kathryn Tickell was born in Wark, in the North Tyne Valley of Northumberland. She took up the smallpipes aged nine, inspired by her family - especially her father Mike who was heavily involved in the local traditional music scene - and by the music of an older generation of traditional musicians such as Billy Pigg. By thirteen, Kathryn had won many traditional open smallpipes competitions, and was also making a name as an accomplished player of the fiddle.
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Anne Briggs
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Anne Patricia Briggs (born 1944), known as Anne Briggs, is an English folk singer. Although she travelled widely, in the 1960s and early 1970s, appearing at folk clubs and venues in England and Ireland, she never aspired to commercial success or achieved widespread public acknowledgement of her music. However, she was a highly influential figure in the English folk music revival, being a source of songs and musical inspiration for others such as A.L. Lloyd, Bert Jansch, The Watersons and Maddy Prior.
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The Saw Doctors - Huddersfield - Dec 2005
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 09, 2005
Just been sent a review from a friend who went to see the Saw Doctors at Huddersfield last Thursday night, would love to see them myself, they sound absolutely awesome. Great music, great singing great dancing, and great venue- the band were on top form and the crowd was storming! The Huddersfield town hall was perfect. Even Leo Moran was publicly enthusing about the venue! the audience was very mixed ,very family orientated, with lots of young fans Excellent gig loved every minute - didn't want it to end! Atmosphere was wicked, songs were brill, they were just amazin! At times it was hard to work out who was having more fun the band or the audience.
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Dick Gaughan - Jims Cafe - Dec 6th
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 09, 2005
At the Dick Gaughan gig at Jims Cafe on Tuesday, people were queing outside in the freezing cold for around 30 minutes to get a good seat for the performance. It was a fantastic gig with Dick Gaughan playing guitar and singing with the passion that he is well known for, his stage presence is amazing, his guitar playing is unbelievable, a great troubadour, he plays songs full of conviction that make you look at how you live your life, and certainly come away thinking, he is certainly a mastercraftsman.
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Mike Harding - Wednesday BBC Radio 2 - Folk Show
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 09, 2005
I didn't get a chance to listen to the Mike Harding show on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday night as I was out for the night in Burnley, so listened last night and also again today through the website, another great show as usual, this one with a difference being based on the Beatles Rubber Soul Album. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of (arguably) The Beatles' folkiest album Rubber Soul.
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Jim's Cafe
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, December 02, 2005
A quiet night last night at Jim's Cafe Colne, I ventured out in the heavy rain for the music night but unfortunately only 3 or so people turned up. I think that the weather and the fact that Christmas is approaching were the main reasons for this, as it is usually one of the best nights of the week. I'd like to think that people were saving themselves for the Dick Gaughan gig on Tuesday night, whick looks like it will be a great night. It's a small intimate venue so numbers will be limited. Tickets can be booked from planet records 01282 866317.
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Another great Mike Harding Show last night
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, December 01, 2005
Tonight Mike's show features three songs written about the civil rights movement in America, in recognition of the late Rosa Parks' Montgomery bus protest 50 years ago. Also Mike chats to 1970s folk icon Roy Harper and plays tracks from his new retrospective release Counter Culture. Plus Mike's usual great selection of the best in folk, roots and acoustic music including news of artists currently on tour and the latest album releases.
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Mandolin - The mandolin was first built in early 18th century.
Folk Music By Fusive on Wednesday, November 30, 2005
A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument. At different times and in different places, the number and type of strings found on mandolins has varied. Today, the predominant configuration is that of the Neapolitan mandolin, with four courses of metal strings. Each pair of strings is tuned in unison, and are a fifth apart from adjacent pairs, giving an identical tuning to a violin (G-D-A-E low-to-high). Unlike a violin, the fingerboard of a mandolin is fretted and it is typically played with a flat pick (a plectrum). The mandolin was first built in early 18th century, and was descended from the mandora, a small lute used in the 16th century. Like the guitar, the mandolin is a poorly sustaining instrument. A note cannot be maintained for an arbitrary time as with a violin. Its higher pitch makes this problem more severe than with the guitar, and as a result, use of tremolo (rapid picking on a single note) is sometimes used to emulate a sustained note. This technique works particularly well with a mandolin's p
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Andy Irvine
Folk Music By Fusive on Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Andy Irvine is an Irish folk musician, singer, and songwriter, and former member of the popular band Planxty. He is an accomplished player of the mandolin, bouzouki, mandola, guitar, cittern, and harmonica. Irvine was born in London to Irish/Scots parents. As a child he took to acting, but gave it up when he reached adolescence. He studied classical guitar, but forsook it for the traditional method upon discovering Lonnie Donegan and the Skiffle boom of the 50s, and later Woody Guthrie. In the 1960s he found himself in Dublin, and began an itinerant life of a musician. He found musical influences in the likes of Ewan MacColl (notably the songs he wrote for his radio-ballads), and the Child Ballads.
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Acoustic Guitar
Folk Music By Fusive on Wednesday, November 30, 2005
An acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the Classical guitar, but generally strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. Much heavier construction is required to withstand the added tension. Sometimes the term steel-stringed guitar or folk guitar is used to differentiate from the classical guitar. The term "acoustic guitar" is a retronym, since before the invention of the electric instrument, "guitar" meant only the non-amplified variety.
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Bodhrán - Irish Traditional Drum - Frame Drum
Folk Music By Fusive on Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The bodhrán is an Irish frame drum ranging in anywhere from 10" to 26" in diameter, with most drums measuring from 14" to 18". The sides of the drum are 3 1/2" to 8" deep. A goat skin head is tacked to one side (although nowadays, synthetic heads, or new materials like kangaroo skin, are sometimes used). The other side is open ended for the left hand to be placed against the inside of the drum head to control the pitch. One or two crossbars may be inside the frame. Some professional modern bodhráin integrate mechanical tuning systems similar to those used on drums found in drum kits.
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A great Night at Hebden Bridge - Rory McLeod - Rory Ellis -Trades Club
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, November 25, 2005
I missed going to Jim's Cafe last night to go to the Trades Club at Hebden Bridge to see the Rory McLeod and Rory Ellis gig. An excellent nights entertainment, with two brilliant singer songwriters, the night started with Rory Ellis an Australian singer/songwriter who combines a rich distinctive voice with emotive lyrics to produce an exhilarating and original sound. Next we were spoilt by the skillful Rory McLeod, a fantastic, multi-talented singer songwriter, who played harmonica, spoons, guitar and trombone, his style of rythmical finger picking on the accoustic guitar and his amazing harmonica playing need to be heard to be believed. Not to be missed.
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Mike Harding - Nominations for the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 24, 2005
This weeks Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2 - 8pm Wednesday, includes the nominations for the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. A veritable feast of Folk Music, not to be missed.The show is always worth a listen as he plays the best in folk roots and accoustic music, you can listen again to the show for the next seven days through the website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/harding/
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Rory McLeod - Hebden Bridge Trades Club - 9 pm
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 24, 2005
Hebden Bridge Trades Club - November 24th - 9pm Tonight is looking good, Rory McLeod is playing at the Trades Club Hebden Bridge at 9 pm. I have just listened to a couple of songs of his and he sounds superb, the reviews I have come accross on the web rate him very highly "...eloquently expressed ideas are set to vibrant, dynamic music with bouncy rhythms, infectious riffs and nifty tunes. McLeod transmitted a pure joy of music making ..." St Louis Post-Despatch (USA) "McLeod is one of the most energetic, most generous performers I've seen." Doug Spencer, ABC Radio (Australia) "Atavistic peoples' music ... something uncommon and most certainly an endangered species. You'll know Rory when you see him - above all don't miss him next time he's here." Molly McAnailly Burke, Hot Press (Ireland) "Rory is a dynamic live performer - never still or silent, his shows radiate energy. All this dynamism does not obliterate his songs which are always thought-provoking and well crafted. Get hold of one
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Bob Dylan - November 16th 2005 - MEN Arena
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 24, 2005
I've not seen Bob Dylan myself, just had a review sent to me by a friend who went to see him in Manchester, here are her thoughts on the concert. It seems like a lot of people who went to see him were of a same mind, I heard a phone in on the radio myself the other day people were saying it was not what they expected from such a legend and maybe it's time that he gave up. Here's the review from Christine "hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very mixed about 'Sir bobness' - lacked passion, in my opinion he was going through the motions.......i could forgive his wierd undulating voice that at times sounded like Vic Reeves when he does his "pub singer impressions" I find it hard to forgive the fact that he hadhis back turned to 50% of the audience the whole night and even worse that he never even attempted to interact - he forced a weak introduction of the band at the end - quite dissapointed really. I love live music of any kind ('cept jazz) and I also think he is a poet and a legend.
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Planxty Live 2004 - The Best of The Fureys - Saw Doctors- A Long Way From Tuam
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Out visiting friends at the weekend, had a nice easy time with a few good Irish tunes played for good measure, I came back with a couple of great cds, Planxty Live 2004, The Best of The Fureys and the Saw Doctors A Long Way From Tuam, excellent music all the way through, well worth a listen.
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Ewan MacColl
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Ewan MacColl, Early history Born Jimmie Miller in Salford to Scottish parents, William and Betsy Miller. He left school in 1929, joined the Young Communist League and the socialist amateur theatre troupe, the Clarion Players. He began his career as a writer helping produce, and contributing humorous verse and skits to, some of the Communist Party's factory papers. He was an activist in the unemployed workers campaigns and the mass trespasses of the early 1930s. One of his best known songs The Manchester Rambler was written after the pivotal mass trespass of Kinder Scout. He was responsible for publicity in the planning of the trespass.
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Kirsty MacColl
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Family life and career Kirsty MacColl was the daughter of dancer Jean Newlove and noted folk singer Ewan MacColl. Her initial career followed a substantially different path than that of her father; she first came to notice when Stiff Records released an EP by the band the Drug Addix, a punk-pop band she fronted under the pseudonym Mandy Doubt. Label executives were not impressed with the band but liked her and signed her to a solo deal. Her debut solo single "They Don't Know", released in 1979, was an huge airplay hit in the UK, but never reached the shops due to a distributors' strike. After another single, "You Caught Me Out" failed to chart, MacColl felt she lacked Stiff's full backing and moved to Polydor Records in 1981. She had a UK Top 20 hit with the witty yet meaningful "There's AGuy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis," taken from her critically acclaimed debut album Desperate Character.
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Music of Ireland and Instruments Used in Traditional Irish Music
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Ireland is internationally known for its folk music, which has remained a vibrant tradition throughout the 20th century, when many traditional forms worldwide lost popularity to pop music. In spite of emigration and a well-developed connection to music imported from Britain and the United States, Irish music has kept many of its traditional aspects; indeed, it has itself influenced many forms of music. Instruments Used in Traditional Irish Music include Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Uilleann pipes, Harp, Accordian, Concertina, Banjo, Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin and Bodhrán.
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The Pogues
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
The Pogues, original members, left to right: Andrew Ranken, James Fearnley, Jem Finer, Cait O'Riordan, Spider Stacy, and Shane MacGowan. The Pogues are a popular Irish folk rock band of the 1980s and 90s. They have a strong following, essentially inventing Celtic Punk and having a large influence on the larger Celtic Fusion scene as well. The Pogues were founded in King's Cross, a district in north London, in 1982 as Pogue Mahone — "pogue mahone" being the Anglicisation of the Irish póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse." The band specialised in Irish folk music, often playing with the energy of the punk rock scene from which several of the members had their roots.
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More about Folk Music
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Folk music is usually seen as the authentic expression of a way of life now past or about to disappear (or in some cases, to be preserved or somehow revived). Unfortunately, despite the assembly of an enormous body of work over some two centuries, there is still no unanimity on what folk music (or folklore, or the folk) is. The English term folk, which gained usage in the 18th century (during the Romantic period) to refer to peasants or non-literate peoples, is related to the German word Volk (meaning people or nation). The term is used to emphasize that folk music emerges spontaneously from communities of ordinary people.
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Martin Carthy
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
Martin Carthy (born May 21, 1941) is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring later artists such as Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of the folk revival.
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Folk-Rock
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 21, 2005
In the original and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and Canada around 1960. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal harmonies and a relatively "clean" (effects- and distortion-free) approach to electric instruments epitomized by the jangly sound of the Byrds' guitarist Roger McGuinn. The repertoire was drawn in part from folk sources, but even more from folk-influenced singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan. This original folk-rock directly led to the distinct, eclectic style of British folk-rock (a.k.a. electric folk) pioneered in the late 1960s by Pentangle and Fairport Convention. Starting from a North-American style folk-rock, Pentangle, Fairport and other related bands deliberately incorporated elements of traditional British folk music.
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Jim's Cafe for another Thursday Night
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, November 18, 2005
Last night got out to Jim's cafe for another music night, a fairly quiet night, maybe down to it being a very cold night and the freezing temperatures outside. A nice accoustic session with a good crowd of people and plenty of musical talent. Well worth a visit just to sample the vegetarian food, and enjoy the live music.
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Mike Harding - BBC Radio 2 - November16th
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Wednesday night is folk night on Mike Harding's show BBC Radio 2 at 8 pm. Always worth a listen for the latest in folk music and folk news, hate to miss any of the show, but fortunately the show is available for 7 days on the internet for the best of folk, roots & acoustic music, special guests & live sessions. If you get a chance have a listen on http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/harding
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Folk Music - Taken From Wikipedia
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 17, 2005
Here is a little information about Folk Music and Defining Folk Music taken from Wikipedia the free Encyclopedia. Jazz musician Louis Armstrong and blues musician Big Bill Broonzy have both been attributed the remark "All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song."
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Kieran Halpin - General Ludd Folk Club - Golcar - Huddersfield
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 14, 2005
A great Friday night out over in Golcar near Huddersfield, I was invited to go and see Kieran Halpin play at the General Ludd Folk Club, nice little venue, good company and great music, superb live set by Kieran who is a highly acclaimed Irish singer songwriter, also a few songs from Alistair Russel of Battlefield Band fame.
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Another good night at Jim's Cafe
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, November 11, 2005
Back to Jim's Cafe last night for the music night, it was looking like I had turned up on the wrong night, it was a little quiet to start, but it took of nicely. Some great singing and playing, great food, good beer and good company. So much talent in this area, we are truly spoilt, last night was all original material performed by singer songwriters, guitarists and pianists.
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Mike Harding Show - Wednesday 9th November - Radio2
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 10, 2005
Mike Harding Radio 2 WEDNESDAY 9th November Another great Mike Harding Show last night,it was another of those shows that I wanted to hear again, and fortunately using the listen again feature on the BBC radio 2 website I have been able to listen again this morning.
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Show of Hands - Burnley Mechanics.
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, November 07, 2005
Last friday Show of Hands were playing with Miranda Sykes as guest, unbelievably talented musicians, a fantastic set, one of the best live bands I have seen. After seeing them play live I'm not suprised they sold out twice at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Last night at Jim's Cafe.
Folk Music By Fusive on Friday, November 04, 2005
Here is a little info about a well known Vegetarian Restaurant in Colne, Jims Cafe. Don’t want to shout to loud about this one, as it’s a small intimate restaurant serving fantastic food, has great live music, and friendly clientele, wouldn’t want it to get so busy that locals like myself can’t get in. I was there last night, it was a little quiet compared to last week, but I still had an enjoyable night,
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Local Folk, People and Music
Folk Music Local Folk Clubs, Pubs and gigs. By Fusive on Friday, November 04, 2005
As this is a blog about Folk Music and Local folk, I'd like to give a big mention to Mr Mike Craine, Futile Brother and Musician extraordinaire, speaking to him last night and he mentioned lots of gigs lined up for the near future, I know it's not Folk Music, but what is folk music? local folk making music, good enough for me.
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BBC Radio Player - On Demand
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 03, 2005
Just looking at the other folk shows on the BBC Radio player, well worth a look and a listen, seems like we are spoiled for choice, the options include: Caisthream Ciùil - Celtic music and what's on listings. MON TUE WED THU FRI Celtic Connections - Mary Ann Kennedy with celtic and world rhythms. Celtic Fringe - James McKeefry presents brings you a real taste of Ireland. Celtic Heartbeat - Traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music. Country Afternoon with Hugo Duncan - Country Music from Ireland and around the world.
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Last nights Mike Harding Show.
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, November 03, 2005
Last nights Mike Harding Show was well worth a listen, it was one of those shows that I want to listen to again, and fortunately using the listen again feature on the BBC radio 2 website, I can, so will listen again in the next hour or so hopefully as I get on with my daily chores.
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Wednesday again - Mike Harding Show - BBC Radio2
Folk Music By Fusive on Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Wednesday again - Mike Harding Show - BBC Radio2 Here we go again, Wednesday already, and it's almost time for Mike Harding on BBC Radio 2.
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Pendle Hill - Halloween - Samhain
Folk Music By Fusive on Monday, October 31, 2005
Not much to add from the weekend, I was trying to take it easy and shake off a heavy cold, so took it easy, not too many late nights filled with alcohol and music, unfortunately. I know there were a few local music events over the weekend including, Trouble At’ Mill, at Colne Hippodrome. Live music at the Derby’s Colne. Music session at The Bridge in Burnley.
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Jim's Cafe - Vegetarian - Restaurant
Folk Music By Fusive on Thursday, October 27, 2005
Friday at last, been a short first week blogging, what a great week it’s been, had a chance last night to listen to most of the Mike Harding Radio show from Wednesday night, fantastic, started off with Sixteen Fisherman Raving from Christy Moore’s latest Album “Burning Times” always good to hear any music by Christy, I have got to treat myself to the six cd box set.
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Show of Hands
Folk Music Local Folk Clubs, Pubs and gigs. By Fusive on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Show of Hands - To play Burnley Mechanics 4th Nov. Nominated this year as "Best Group" and "Best Live Act" at the Radio 2 Folk Award. Amazing Acoustic Roots duo from the West Country - Sold out the Royal Albert Hall twice - Book early to avoid dissapointment.
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