Hankies at the ready as we dance, talk and walk with Boss Morris on Rodborough Common near Stroud in our new episode, out now. Featuring music from Rob Harbron, Miranda Rutter and @samsweeney.bsky.social, and plenty of fun along the way! 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/35274f

On this day 22nd November 1859 Cecil Sharp, founder of the English folk-song revival was born. (Here he’s pictured overhearing a gardener singing) Artist: Martin Aitchison

One of the best ways of supporting independent artists, is signing up to their mailing lists. My once-a-month mailing list, 'Johnny Rambles', is an algorithm, AI and rage bait free space with all the info you need. Tours, news, offers sneak peeks and more. Sighn up here! www.johnnycampbell.co.uk

Read our tribute to Garry Walker of the HogEye Men, the ‘quiet gentleman of folk’, in the new edition of Folk London – back from the printers and going out to readers today Buy here: folklondon.co.uk/product/dece...

Morris Folk Club for November is on Tuesday 25th, 7.30pm-10.30pm(ish), at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell. Free entry. What it's like: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/folk-club..... What we did last time: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/club-setli.... Come, sing, play, listen, enjoy!

The December-January edition of Folk London is at the printers and will go out to readers later this week. With: • Our tribute to Garry Walker of the HogEye Men, the ‘quiet gentleman of folk’ • Best albums of 2025 • Reviews, listings and more Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/dece...

Please read, listen, and share widely. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music – top work by @juderogers.bsky.social here www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

Check out this live review of Granny's Attic ahead of their gig here tomorrow! Book for the gig now: bit.ly/3TQEdw8

The December-January edition of Folk London is at the printers and will go out to readers later this week. With: • Our tribute to Garry Walker of the HogEye Men, the ‘quiet gentleman of folk’ • Best albums of 2025 • Reviews, listings and more Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/dece...

We were blown away on Saturday. Thanks for coming to our Big Boro Bash

Sat 29th Nov, 7pm start (doors 6.30pm): Drive The Cold Winter Away - album launch concert and ceilidh. Singing songs from our new album, and more, then a ceilidh with music by The Horace Mouse Band. Venue: St Paul's West Hackney, N16. Tickets £12/£8/£7: www.tickettailor.com/events/morri...

One of my favourite regulars on @thequietus.com is deputy ed @paddyclarke.bsky.social's folk column, this month opening with fine reflections on a recent event devoted to Martin Carthy. Looking forward to digging into the ten contemporary selections that follow too: thequietus.com/quietus-revi...

3 days to go til our 20th anniversary Big Boro Bash and my Dad has unearthed this hirsute beaut

Here’s a glorious rendition of Hamish Henderson’s “Freedom Come-All-Ye”, sung by Karine Polwart in the Italian Chapel, Orkney. The chapel was built & decorated by Italian POWs during WW2 using scraps & reclaimed materials, & is still in use today #song #folksong 9/10 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Phu...

New episode out now!! S5/E4 – Roud 44: FAIR JANET Historical Guest: Steve Roud Singer guest: Peggy Seeger Available from wherever you get your podcasts.

Huge congratulations to Steve Roud on being awarded a honorary degree by The Open University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the study of folk song and culture!

Next Wed (12th Nov) join Isobel Jane Kimberley at The Harrison #kingscross #London for her EP launch - folkandroots.co.uk/isobel-jane-kimberley Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, She has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene.

Remember, Remember the 5th of November, with these photographs by Brian Shuel of 1980s bonfire activities. Squibbing, Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, Bridgwater, November 1984, by Brian Shuel. Tar Barrel Rolling, Ottery St Mary, 5th November 1986, by Brian Shuel.

Very sad news that Archie Fisher, who contributed so much to the Scottish folk music scene, has died … www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hey there London people, next week the mighty Doc Rowe will be talking (and boy can he talk) about what he's been documenting in a life well spent. Any opportunity to hear Doc is highly recommended

Sat 29th Nov, 7pm start (doors 6.30pm): Drive The Cold Winter Away - album launch concert & ceilidh. At St Paul's West Hackney (182 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 7UE). Bar. Tickets £12/£8/£7 available from buytickets.at/morrisfolkch.... Pre-order CDs at folklondon.co.uk/product/morr... or buy at gig.

"Across the U.K., young people are finding joy in the revival of traditional cultural practices like ceilidh, Morris and barn dancing, and taking an increasing interest in Pagan customs—from celebrating the solstice to wassailing." i-d.co/article/meet-the-kids-bringing-back-pagan-britain/

Last chance to apply for a £500 Dance Mini Grant We are seeking proposals from individuals and groups / organisations who need support to embark on a new folk dance project or develop something new. Deadline: Monday 10 November 2025, 5pm. Apply now bit.ly/42jsCu6

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Missed the anniversary of his death but here, from the Dec-Jan 1989-90 mag, is our obit of the great Ewan MacColl, by the much-missed John White: “Ewan swung a good sharp axe all his life – against the “dead trees” of poverty and hardship, injustice and oppression¨ folklondon.co.uk/2025/10/from...

Come celebrate Nancy Kerr and @jamesfagan.bsky.social's 30th anniversary at this special gig looking back at their life together in music. The duo combine stunning vocals and stellar instrumentation on fiddle, guitar and bouzouki with Nancy's poetic lyrics. Sat 15 Nov bit.ly/3TQEmji

Earlier this year, we announced to members our proposal to change our name from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) to Folk England. We want to welcome a new and wider range of people to the world of folk arts, and we know our current name acts as a hinderance to this.

Happy Apple Day! Here is an apple themed song collected by Cecil Sharp from children at Langford School in 1911: "Rosy apple, lemon pear, a wreath of roses she shall wear. Gold and silver by her side, I don’t know who will be her bride" archives.vwml.org/records/CJS2...

Folk and acoustic musicians! I'm excited to be part of a brilliant panel for this new folk album of the year prize, and am very heartened by everything @soundrootsuk.bsky.social are doing towards it. Entries are pouring in, but you can enter too. Read more here: www.soundroots.uk/folk-album-o...

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

This is a few years old and needs an update (coming soon...), but: we wrote a roundup of community choirs in London folklondon.co.uk/2021/11/sing...

Next Monday (6th Oct) join Jon Wilks at Green Note #camden #London - £15 Adv - limited capacity - folkandroots.co.uk/jon-wilks A much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein. youtu.be/qDLt71VReGw

Calling all callers for the social folk dance census! We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you! subscribepage.io/jOCE8E

Morris Folk Club for September is on this Tuesday, 30th, 7.30pm-10.30pm(ish), at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell. Free entry. What it's like: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/folk-club..... What we did last time: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/club-setli.... Come, sing, play, listen, enjoy!

The new Folk London is back from the printers and going out to readers today. Featuring • Our interview with Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is • Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season • News, reviews, listings and more Buy here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

On the day of his death, I’m going to trot out my Danny Thompson anecdote again. In 1982 I saw the Pentangle reunion gig at the Cambridge Folk Festival. Jacqui McShee started by explaining that drummer Terry Cox had broken his leg & wouldn’t be appearing with them… 1/2

RIP Danny Thompson: bassist for Pentangle, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, June Tabor, John Martyn, Donovan … www.clashmusic.com/news/legenda...

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Let me present the final post to appear at my folk/folk-rock site Salut! Live. It dies with Typepad’s closure next week but is already settling into its new Wordpress home as salutfolk.com #folkmusic #folkrock @elizacarthy.bsky.social @nextwavef.bsky.social www.salutlive.com/2025/09/adie...

The new Folk London magazine is at the printers and available to preorder now. Featuring • Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is • Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season • News, reviews, listings and more Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

A harvest theme to this week's Classic Folk Including: Anne Briggs & Bert Jansch @jimcausley.bsky.social @katerusby.bsky.social Frankie Armstrong - playing @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social tomorrow! @stevetilston.bsky.social @damienandron.bsky.social and many more www.efdss.org/listen

Interesting and informative piece by @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social on why, and also, how, he took his music off Spotify www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...

The new Folk London magazine is at the printers and available to preorder now. Featuring • Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is • Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season • News, reviews, listings and more Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

Morris Dancing classes start next week Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8pm Have fun with sticks and hankies! A fun and relaxed way to discover one of England’s most iconic dances Book for just a single session, or save £25 by booking in advance for the whole term. bit.ly/3HKPNX1

In partnership with our friends at @soundrootsuk.bsky.social, we're pleased to announce the jury members for the Folk Album of the Year Award 2025! Find out more about the jury: www.soundroots.uk/news/new-fol... Submit your album: www.soundroots.uk/folk-album-o...

Ruin a song by not singing it (credit: Martin Carthy)

New piece: Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose — and What They Gain. A field report for any musicians wrestling with leaving Spotify — the playlist trap, the illusion of “discovery,” and what you really gain by stepping away. www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...

Absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Jackie Oates and myself will be back out on the road this December touring around England and Wales with our festive show featuring songs and music from our album "A Midwinter's Night" Full details and ticket links from johnspiers.co.uk/shows