Out now. The new single Witches of Pendle features John Kettle @merryhellband.bsky.social @juderowley.bsky.social

Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm Feat. Artist: The Painted Ceilings + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social + 3hrs of Mersey musical talent @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social

Come and feast your ears on tonight's musical delights on Mersey Radio 8-11pm - Feat. Artist: Heidi Browne + Feat. Album: Snishoo by The Weave @thecubicaluk.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social

Our new single comes out on Sunday - and here's a reminder of the title - it's also the day we play at First Light Festival - on the Beach at Lowestoft - see you there!

5PM Sat21Jun #TrustTheDocRadio #ExileFM #ktongue #tqiyi #BIChaos #lreddy #bcolours @merryhellband.bsky.social #jlangford @pimlican.bsky.social @marblestars.bsky.social @john-serrano.bsky.social @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social @digitalresistance.bsky.social @musicofsound.bsky.social #NXPanther + ..

TONITE Time to give your ears a treat with another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights on @merseyradio from 8-11pm @henrypriestman.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social

Tonight's musical medication on @MerseyRadio 8-11pm @tonylongworth.bsky.social @anthonylowe.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @thecubical.bsky.social @babylonpink.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social

SWIPE LEFT for a taste of the video for our single - #ONLYLOVE - released on Sunday 22nd June - get ready to dance - the beat is irresistible. Do help spread the (Only) Love!

As we approach Father's Day, let us think of them with love, wherever they may be. Written by Lee Goulding, The Gentle Man is a celebration of a special person, sadly missed. #FathersDay2025 #fathersday fb.watch/Ad143KWMv9/

Thanks to everyone who got in touch to let us know you enjoyed hearing us on the BBC Radio 2 #folkshow If you hear us on the radio, let the broadcaster playing our music know you enjoyed it. it makes a difference them knowing that you appreciate their choices & that you like hearing us!! Thanks MHx

Huzzah for this - always a great selection of thoughtfully chosen music - have a listen if you get the chance!

Merry Hell likes this - a lot!!

Chartbustin’ TOP TEN with a bullet!! @officialcharts.bsky.social and everything!! Just WOW!! In the Players position!! Number 6!! #folkcharts @englishfolkexpo.bsky.social @soundrootsuk.bsky.social

Folk Music, not so much Merry Hell as Blooody Hell and no mistake! Thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing thing happen!!

Airing: @merryhellband.bsky.social The Word 66 @wrenchwork.bsky.social Lynn Marring @thedhproject.bsky.social Mary Ann Kirt June Holland Midlyfe's Crisis Catia Dignard Kim Carnie @auldgods.bsky.social @pmadtheband.bsky.social Mathias Oskarsson  @webimagineservice.bsky.social Planet Ergh

WooHoo! It's Monday! Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm with Feat. Artist Katy Hurt + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social @thecubicaluk.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @the-farm.bsky.social

The great Peggy Seeger is Matthew’s guest on this month’s Chart Show, plus there's music from @katerusby.bsky.social, @skinnylister.bsky.social, @merryhellband.bsky.social, Màiri Morrison, Alasdair Roberts and Pete Johnston, Iona Lane and Capercaillie. Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok

Another chance to catch last Monday's show on Mersey Radio today (Sunday) 4-7pm JUST TELL ALEXA to 'START MERSEY RADIO' or listen online at merseyradio.co.uk/player @henrypriestman.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social

Steps back in amazement!!

Merry Hell like this - have a read to find out why!!

This arrived the other day but I'm just listening for the first time now and it's great! They're always a great live experience but I'm tapping the foot even just sitting here on the sofa.

Thanks Jem, Delighted to be your album of the week!

JOIN US DO, in wishing multitudes of congratulation and admiration as Andrew Kettle undergoes his transformation from front man to Superman as he successfully completes his first TRIATHLON!!!

Listening to @merryhellband.bsky.social on the train home with a promise of family and beer awaiting me is a real pleasant way to round off one of THOSE weeks.

World Beat this eve 7-9pm BST on #GWSRadio with our album of the week Wild Green by #iyatraquartet music Emma Jean Thackeray @philcoopermusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social An Dannsa Dub Miranda Ceara corto.alto and chatting with Osiligi Massai Warriors who visited Glastonbury town

PHEW! WHAT A SCORCHER! Releasing a new album is a strange affair - proud of what we've done, nervous about how it will be received. This review is a massive uplift. Thanks to David Pratt, Folk North West, for his thoughtfulness, insight & knowledge in a wonderful review! bit.ly/FNWreviewMer...

Compendium #208 - Song 13 Merry Hell - Changing Just The Same Album: Rising Of The Bold Date: 9th May 2025 Web: www.merryhell.co.uk Blue Sky: @merryhellband.bsky.social

GET ON BOARD 8-11pm Tonight on Mersey Radio - another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights @siobhanmaher.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @bunnymen.com @billryderjones.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @blindnessandlight.bsky.social

Some ancient relics using some big old stones as a backdrop while we remind you that ‘Rising Of The Bold’ our new album is released on May 9th. But you can pre-order a SIGNED COPY using the link in the post.

8pm UK time this evening on www.folkfridayradio.com Join me for a feast of fine music...

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered Rising Of The Bold on Bandcamp! Folk No.1 Folk Rock No.1 Folk Pop No.1 Folk Punk No.1 Indie Folk No.1 Acoustic Rock No.1 Acoustic Folk No.1 Top 5 Best Selling CD in all categories! Most importantly: WIGAN ARTIST No.1 bit.ly/MerryHellRis...

PRE-ORDER NOW!! 'Rising Of The Bold', our fab new album will be released to the world on Friday May 9th. You can order your signed CD copy (or the download only) now using the link below to make sure you have it landing on your doormat on that very day! bit.ly/MerryHellRis...

How wonderful is this? A message of positivity on The Heart of Wigan (in Mesnes Park). The work of calligrapher Brian Whitmore - inspiration by, well you know!!

HEADING FOR NUMBER ONE? Merry Hell completists + fans of fine indie bands, our young friends The Lathums have a new album -hopefully about to occupy that top spot -co-produced by our very own John Kettle, features strings by our very own Simon Swarbrick. Get in - plenty of ways to enjoy their music

Bodelwyddan in June! It doesn’t get much better than that. Pity we have to wait until 2026!! However, such is the excitement, some of the rooms have already sold out!! Hoping to see YOU there as that will make it even better!! bit.ly/MerryHellCos...

Those nice people from @atthebarrier.bsky.social were at our recent gig at @Over Hulton Folk Club and this is what they thought - we didn't even have to twist their arm behind their backs or anything! Many thanks to Howard King for the words. bit.ly/MerryHellAtT...

Never mind the smorgasbord - we are delighted to be part of a musical sandwich that includes The Christians!

Once again, a HUZZAH moment!!

🎵 Have a listen to 'Come On England', it's yet another absolute belter from @merryhellband.bsky.social 🎵👍

Your own Desert Island Discs. 1. 8 songs, 1 p.d. 2. 1 book on the 9th day 3. Your luxury item on the 10th No explanations or justifications (with or without links) Day 2: @merryhellband.bsky.social with 'Come On England': youtu.be/_SDJawQiyMc?...

Huzzah for @wickhamfestival.bsky.social and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, so thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?

Thanks to all at Folk Friday (not just a Friday you know) for your huge support for independent musicians - as appreciated as it is necessary!!

TICKET PANIC!!! Standing room only!! Blimey!! We only put our special LOST SONGS AND STORIES event in Barnoldswick on sale this afternoon! Seats have all gone and a chunk of the standing ones too! Here you go! bit.ly/MERRYHELLLos...

THE COMPENDIUM #195 – SONG #11 ARTIST: Merry Hell SONG: Lean On Me, Love ALBUM: Let The Music Speak For Itself DATE: 2023 BLUE SKY: @merryhellband.bsky.social ON TOUR: www.merryhell.co.uk/gigs.html WHERE TO BUY: www.merryhell.co.uk/music.html

THE COMPENDIUM #195 – SONG #6 ARTIST: Merry Hell SONG: We Need Each Other Now ALBUM: Come On, England! - EP DATE: 2017 BLUE SKY: @merryhellband.bsky.social ON TOUR: www.merryhell.co.uk/gigs.html WHERE TO BUY: www.merryhell.co.uk/music.html

THE COMPENDIUM #195 – SONG #1 ARTIST: Merry Hell SONG: Peace Can Be Louder Than War ALBUM: Rising Of The Bold DATE: New Year’s Day 2025 BLUE SKY: @merryhellband.bsky.social ON TOUR: www.merryhell.co.uk/gigs.html WHERE TO BUY: merryhell.bandcamp.com/track/peace-...

So happy to get back to gigging, some of us started levitating! Fabulous time at the UK West Coast Folk Festival in Blackpool - where else would you want to spend a January weekend?

A final reminder - would love to see you - either over the whole weekend - or just on the Saturday! A great way to start the folking year!! www.solidentertainments.com/folk/west-co...