Our tribute to the great Archie Fisher is on air this morning; Friday 7th Nov, 10am: here: live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3 We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.

Do yourself a favour and buy this limited edition double LP from one of the finest singers from these islands in many a decade - Julie Murphy. It’s just gorgeous from start to finish. Email Julie to order. Her website: juliemurphymusic.tumblr.com

Season 5 begins today!!!! S5/E1 – Roud 41: SIR PATRICK SPENS Historical Guest: David Atkinson Singer guest: @jamesfagan.bsky.social Available from wherever you get your podcasts.

Please lend your ear to our tribute to Danny Thompson. Here for you now…. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

My little Harry is 14 today. One of three reasons I thank my lucky stars every day 🧡💙

Art Nouveau dining at Bouillon Julien, Paris. Just lovely. And so cheap! No wonder people we know have been coming here since the 1950s!

Been in Paris with the birthday girl, her first trip ever. We didn’t need to visit the Mona Lisa cos, well…. 💙

Hello all, haven’t posted for a while here. How are you getting on? I wore a yellow T shirt today. It’s not massive news.

Respect to this fella, Calum Gilligan. He opened the evening concert last night at Kimpton Folk Fest and blew everyone away with his beautiful voice. He’s decided to stop touring for the time being and shift career paths. But I’m sure you’ll hear him again somewhere! #folksinger #liverpool

I put a lot into this one. It might lift your spirits in this troubled week. It was certainly quite good for me to make it. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Happy 25th wedding anniversary to this amazing couple - our friends and colleagues Jess & Richard Arrowsmith. I took this at their party and Pecsaetan dance out last night.

this week's TGIF is filled with lovely songs for you. x www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Our guest on Thank Goodness it’s Folk on Friday was Karl Sinfield, talking about his wonderful periodical publication going through the Roud index from #1 and making them super-accessible for all singers. We feature 3 great cuts from the 2ns accompanying CD. Tune in! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Weekend folk dose!! This one’s a good’un, as we chat and listen to the wonderful Jess Arrowsmith. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Today’s dose of great folk music, brand new and classic, plus a preview of Sidmouth Folk Festival. Have a listen at your leisure. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Did vocals get more lush than this? @imwithherband.bsky.social Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Just saw my missus in Pick of the Week in the Radio Times! The Song Detectorists airs on BBC Radio 3 at 9:45pm tonight!

Nancy Kerr chatting to Tim Walker last night about the massively exciting “Music Heritage Place” national research project, and the five-episode BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” that starts tonight on The Essay at 9:45pm. Nancy joins at the 1:29:00 mark. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Don’t miss Thank Goodness it’s Folk this Friday 10am, www.sheffieldlive.org Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble

Our TGIF tribute to the great Wizz Jones - please have a listen. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

In 24 hours from now you could be joining us from anywhere in the world for this, our first proper big trio gig in decades. We’re so excited!!! Come along!!! And if the time zone ain’t right you can watch the film for 72 hrs! @livetoyourlr.bsky.social livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/kerr-...

The Sheffield Live Radio internet stream seems to be down, so I've put today's episode of Thank Goodness It's Folk straight up on Mixcloud - so you can listen immediately. And please do - we have a lovely guest in the form of Sam Carter. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

I have a gig in Sheffield on Fri 2nd May with the brilliant Tim Van Eyken and Nancy Kerr. You can attend in person at St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, or in your own home through @livetoyourlr.bsky.social Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...

here's your listen again link for today's special episode of Thank Goodness it's Folk. Some lovely, lovely guests and music. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

really, this is the least I could do to honour the great Soïg Sibéril - I asked master guitarist Tony McManus to reflect on his friend and hero of guitar. I also talk to Andy Irvine, Maz O'Connor and Findlay Napier - it's a bumper edition. 10am BST Friday, live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3

have you caught up with this week's Thank Goodness It's Folk? This week might well be called "Thank Goodness it's fRoots" as we interview the long-running mag's editor and all-round folk and blues guitarist Ian A Anderson. He brought some great music to the table! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

@sebstonefolk.bsky.social good to see you here!! Everyone, say hi to Seb!

SPRING AND SUMMER 2025 DATES FOR YOU! including Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Melrose Quartet, Melrose Ceilidh Band, and our revived supertrio Kerr Fagan Van Eyken. Catch you somewhere, I hope! Find dates and tickets here! nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/

Sam looks at Martin Carthy’s new album, released in May to coincide with his 84th birthday. Three tracks in this week’s TGIF, as well as three from the new rare and unreleased Paul Brady Archive! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

This weekend’s playlist sorted for you…. If you like folk that is! Some brilliant new releases this week! And it was time for Pentangle’s Light Flight. 5/4 Banger. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Not quite ready to embrace summer salads, I saw “spinach” and figured this might be a healthy halfway house. As I poured the double cream into the herby sauce I said “Spring is tomorrow”.

Purrrr

My trio Culverake are hoping to go into the studio to make our debut album. But we can only do it with your help. Our Kickstarter campaign ends soon and we’ve still got a fair way to go before we reach our goal. Bluesky friends, please share this far and wide. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cul...

Warm up for St Patrick’s Day with this playlist. It’s full of our favourite Irish musicians and singers, and perfect for a relaxing Sunday. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Out today!

www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/... Come on in! It's lovely. Some beautiful music here for sure. And an incredibly uplifting new single from @revulvauk.bsky.social called Girls and their Toys. Also, new Steve Tilston release and we have Chevy Chase!!!!! (the ballad, not the comic.) Join us.

This was a wonderful, wonderful evening with Jill Pidd and @jamesfagan.bsky.social at The New Musical Traditions Club

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜💚🤍

A late consideration for Bandcamp Friday? Some of Nancy’s best songs here. xx kerrfagan.bandcamp.com/album/twice-...

June Tabor was brilliant on this morning’s TGIF. Catch up any time you like, here, free as always. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Bluesky pals, Thankyou. You’ve been mega-supportive today and I’m very grateful. 🙏

I say, can you help me by sharing the post about my solo gig? I would be ever so grateful. Thankyou.

I have a solo gig in Sheffield this Sunday, co-headlining with trad singer Jill Pidd. It’s a new venture and we want to get the word out, can you help by sharing? Thankyou! wegottickets.com/event/649011

Unmissable folk radio with June Tabor talking about her love of The Child Ballads, and some of her stunning versions. 10am Friday 07.03.25, Sheffield Live Radio. Please share. live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3 or later here: www.mixcloud.com/jimbobfagan Photo: Judith Burrows

Sam Hindley and I had the great pleasure and honour of interviewing June Tabor today for our Child Ballads feature on TGIF. We both had goosebumps from her incredible descriptions of the ballads she was talking about - she is so immersed in them, and their filmic qualities. This Friday.... <3

Please consider getting behind this kickstarter for what will be a brilliant album of trad harmony singing from three brilliant musos.

Ooh thanks! Can’t wait

Playing for IVFDF Ceilidh tonight at Firth Hall, Uni of Sheffield Melrose Ceilidh Band!

I was honoured to talk to Ontario trad musicians and community builders Julie Schryer and Pat O'Gorman about their colleague and friend, the great composer Brian Pickell, who passed away on Tuesday. Join us on www.sheffieldlive.org radio tomorrow at 10am (Friday) - 5am Ontario time.