Category Archives: Nic Jones

Happy 65th birthday to Nic Jones!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Today the great Nic Jones turns 65. Happy birthday, Nic! I discovered the music of Nic Jones through Kate Rusby, who has always acknowledged him as her great hero. I was a late arrival to the Nic Jones fan club, … Continue reading →

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Nic Jones T-Shirts!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Stop the press! Get your limited edition Nic Jones T-Shirts right now over at the Mollie Music website! If you add a note asking for Nic to sign your shirt, he will! Seriously, this is not only really good news … Continue reading →

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Master Kilby

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

I know I’ve posted this before, but sometimes when it comes to Nic Jones I just can’t help myself… Nic, you are one of a kind! P.S. If you enjoyed this, please purchase the CD on which it is found: … Continue reading →

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The rich get richer and the poor get…not much.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

A thought provoking article in the Guardian. I feel rather strongly about this, because of my enormous respect and affection for Nic Jones – but I can see the other point of view too… Copyright extension: good for Cliff and … Continue reading →

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The moment Nic Jones fans have been waiting for for over thirty years

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Yes, that really is Nic singing solo, on stage, for the first time since 1981. Accompanied by his son Joe, as part of the In Search Of Nic Jones concert at London’s Southbank. The concert was originally conceived for and … Continue reading →

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In Search of Nic Jones

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

If I was a rich man, I would buy a plane ticket to go to London especially for this event: In Search of Nic Jones: Saturday May 28th, 2011 at the Southbank Centre, London With special guests Martin Carthy, Ashley … Continue reading →

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Nic Jones: William Glenn

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

This song is taken from one of the early Nic Jones recordings. They are sadly unavailable due to a record company dispute, but if you can find them anywhere they are wonderful examples of traditional folk music at its best. … Continue reading →

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In Search of Nic Jones

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Regular readers of my blog will be well aware of my admiration for the music of the great Nic Jones. Nic was one of the leading lights on the folk music scene in England in the seventies and early eighties; … Continue reading →

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Nic Jones plays ‘Master Kilby’

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

I’ve had a long and tiring day, and am in the middle of a very busy time at work. What I need tonight is some of that lovely Nic Jones music.

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Master Kilby

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

I’ve been up late tonight trying to figure out what guitar tuning Nic Jones was using in his beautiful arrangement of the old folk song Master Kilby. I think it’s open C (CGCGCD), but I’m not sure! And if it … Continue reading →

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