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Park Bench Social Club - It's Folk, but not as we know it Jim!
Those of you familiar with The Park Bench Social Club's musical eclecticism and phenomenal energy on stage will not be surprised to learn that the band are once again expanding their musical horizons with some very special gigs this summer. ...more
04/07/2008
Reg Meuross releases his new album, 'Dragonfly'
We've probably said it before but we're going to keep on saying it, Reg Meuross has a new CD available now. Entitled, 'Dragonfly', the guests this time include Rabbit Bundrick, Jackie Oates, Tim Harries, Simon Edwards, Vashti Anna, Barney Morse-Brown...more
03/07/2008
Twickfolk - 'Home of the best in British and American roots music'
Folk and Americana music events have been presented on most Sundays at the Cabbage Patch Pub in Twickenham since 1983. It's now one of best known and most highly respected folk venues in the London area and takes great pride in presenting an eclectic...more
03/07/2008
Seth Lakeman's showdown in the city
Instore promos at lunchtime can be a lacklustre affair. Quite often a confrontation artists would rather avoid with only a few people pausing momentarily out of politeness. Whereas some musicians may actually crack the surface tension of a room, dott...more
03/07/2008
SPANFEST Folk Day 2008
Just received this from Park Records, after last years wonderful Spanfest they are doing another one, with the rather wonderful Terry Pratchett as patron - it's a great line up and fantastic value - ten or more great acts for under £30! Forget the cr...more
30/06/2008
Bath Folk Club launches with 'the best acoustic acts'
The launch of the Bath Folk Club should interest anyone who cares for acoustic music. They say their main aim with the club is to raise the profile of the excellent folk music scene in Bath and to bring outside acts to the city....more
30/06/2008
The Spiral Earth Seth Lakeman Interview
We spoke to him on friday, the day before his Glastonbury appearance. Seth Lakeman releases his latest album Poor Mans Heaven on Monday 30th June. You can see from our review of it that we think its something special, in fact 'an album of passion and...more
28/06/2008
Ember - tour dates
The irrepressible duo from Wales have a good set of dates for July, they've also gone a little bit mad and decided to offer their first three CDs at 2-for-1 prices, you can even have all four CDs for £32. How good is that? They also have their song '...more
28/06/2008
Win 2 weekend tickets to Cropredy
Since 1980 this festival has been one of the most enjoyable, relaxed and family friendly festivals of the year. This year we'll be there to bring you video and interviews. We have a pair of weekend tickets with camping to give away, and a runner up p...more
27/06/2008
SpiralEarth site updates
You will probably have noticed a few changes going on with the site, mainly that the pages are getting a bit bigger to hold more content. And what a lot of content we have coming up in the next few months; we're going to be covering the Cropredy, Ely...more
26/06/2008
Heidi Talbot - Single release and autumn tour
Due to popular demand the Tom Waits written 'Time' is set to be released as a single by Heidi Talbot on July 27th. Taken from her very well received 'In Love And Light' album, it will arrive in the same week as Heidi plays Cambridge Folk Festival on ...more
26/06/2008
Seth Lakeman interview on YouTube
Seth Lakemans latest album 'Poor Mans Heaven' is released on 30th June and there are a series of video interviews on YouTube about it. We've gathered them together here to save your clickery....more
25/06/2008
Who gives a folk? - discuss...
If you want to get lively and debate just what 'folk' means in the 21st Century you'd better get down to for the first ever Time Out Battle Satellite in association with Vibe Live. That mouthful translates as a chance to find out who really gives a f...more
25/06/2008
Whapweasel - A new release and line-up change
Whapweasel's new album, 'Colour', has been released. It arrives at the same time as a few changes are occuring in the band's personnel. The heavily populated instrumental band now have a ten-strong line-up with John Hirst taking over the drum stool v...more
25/06/2008
Butterfly Recordings to stage another club night
Butterfly Recordings are a 'British Folk Label' who dabble in the weird and the wonderful. Their 'What The Folk' compilations are well worth seeking out. To see some of the acts live head along to their latest club night. It is due to be staged on th...more
24/06/2008
Show Of Hands help Tewkesbury re-generate after the floods
Show of Hands are to help the Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury move on from last year’s devastating floods – when they take part in a special free festival on Sunday, July 20, the first anniversary of the catastrophe, SOH will be part of the line-u...more
23/06/2008
Methera - A new string quartet exploring the folk tradition
Methera unites the depth and integrity of traditional English music with the rich texture of the string quartet. Four fine young musicians (Lucy Deakin-cello, John Dipper-fiddle, Emma Reid-fiddle, Miranda Rutter - viola) with individual styles meet ...more
22/06/2008
Seth Lakeman to headline one day event
Folk by the Oak is set to be a day of sublime contemporary folk music situated amongst the ancient wooded fields of Hatfield Park. All you need to bring is a picnic. The arena is due to open at 1.30pm on Sunday 27th July, and of course, the sun will ...more
22/06/2008
The Levellers support Anti-Slavery campaign in headline slot at Glastonbury
Glastonbury’s union-organised Left Field stage will be opening up a day early this year on Thursday with festival favourites the Levellers headlining a very special night in support of the work of Anti-Slavery International. Fitting perfectly with th...more
21/06/2008
Sunshine On A Rainy Day 2008 - Zoe is back
In 1991 Peckham-born Zoë Pollock penned a song that stormed up the charts to reach the Top 5, cavorted on the Top of the Pops stage and saw her debut single become a Brit-nominated classic. Sunshine On A Rainy Day was a perfect example of pop at its ...more
20/06/2008
