Category Archives: Traditional Folk music

Damien O’Kane – The Strands of Magilligan

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Here’s a traditional Irish song given a brand spanking new tune by the very talented Mr. Damien O’Kane. I believe I had the pleasure of hearing Damien perform this song at the Edmonton Folk Festival, where he was playing in … Continue reading →

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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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Who’s the Fool Now?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Here’s a wonderful folk song performed by the late (and much missed) Tim Hart, Maddy Prior, Rose Kemp and a few friends.

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A rough mix of a new song (with cittern)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

I have to admit that I am in serious danger of neglecting the instrument that has been my first love since I was fourteen, the guitar. For the last few months, since I bought my cittern, I’ve been giving major … Continue reading →

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The Blacksmith

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny (old members of ‘Planxty’) playing the old folk song ‘The Blacksmith’. They are both playing bouzoukis – amazing instruments, even if they do only have eight strings!

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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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Sir Patrick Spens

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

This is Matthew Ord doing a fine job on the old Scottish ballad Sir Patrick Spens. Francis James Child records ‘Sir Patrick Spens’ as Ballad 58 in Volume II of his five-volume The English and Scottish Popular Ballads (first published … Continue reading →

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Two for the price of one

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

It’s two for the price of one in the music department today. Both these videos are from the 2011 Sedbergh Folkfest. First up is Martin Simpson, playing ‘Bold General Wolfe’ which will be on his new album.   Then we … Continue reading →

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This one’s definitely on my wish list

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Martin Simpson’s new album will be released on September 6th. My birthday is November 1st. I’m just sayin’. You can listen to some sample tracks at the UK Amazon site here. I heard Martin do some of these songs in … Continue reading →

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The Maying Song

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Well, we haven’t had a good folk music video for a long time, so here for your listening pleasure is the brilliant Bella Hardy singing ‘The Maying Song’. She is ably assisted by Chris Sherburn on concertina and Ian Stephenson … Continue reading →

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