English Folk

A L 'Bert' Lloyd was one of the architects of the English Folk Revival.

Alan first started writing songs for the Blackpool Taverners, including "Windmills", "The Minstrel", "Alice White" and of course "Bread and Fishes".

A progressive folk/funk trail through the history, mystery and traditions of Cumbria.

Benji Kirkpatrick plays bouzouki, guitars, harmonica, bass, and whistle and he sings.

One of England's best melodeon players.

Bram is a well established Folk Club and Festival Performer, who has featured extensively on both local and national radio.

Clever lyrics and deft guitar playing.

An amazingly talented group of young musicians.

Dave is probably best known as the composer of "The January Man".

Dr Faustus brings together four of England’s most accomplished musicians and singers.

Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the UK's premier acoustic bands.

One of the most distinctive voices on the English folk scene.

Some traditional songs, some contemporary ballads, three female voices in close harmony with keyboard, flute and bodhran pointing up the clever arrangements.

A highly accessible singer, Graham, began performing in folk clubs in the 1960s. In 87 he joined the much respected group Cockersdale, and with them recorded 3 albums. His son Sam has been earning a reputation as one of the best young accordion players.

Jack's rough-edged vocals sit well against the soft voice and fiddle of Charlie.

Traditional English folk songs and tunes from a young man with a strong voice and an equally strong sense of humour!

John is one of the finest exponents of the humorous monologue.

English folkery with a slight Cajun sound!

Singer-songwriter Joe is also an innovative slide guitarist.

Beautiful fiddle music from Kate Bramley of Jez Lowe's Bad Pennies.

Feisty folk music.

Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2006.

Quite distinctive, both in terms of repertoire and performance.

Bristol-based, West Country born, singer, songwriter and pianist.

Peter has achieved cult status on the English Folk scene.

Little Johnny England has been steadily making an impact on the Folk and Roots circuit with their own brand of Folk Rock.

These are two fine traditional folk singers who together sing a remarkable selection of songs from Victorian children's singing games to ancient ballads.

Described as "simply one of the most exciting and vibrant young bands to have emerged in recent years".

Mark and Jason carry on the Dartmoor traditions of their grandfathers Bob Cann and Jack Rice, as well as writing new material themselves.

Marty established his reputation as a singer of Australian folk songs, but over the years has championed songwriters who are not necessarily well-known names.

English folk song with strength, clarity and character.

"Fine tonal accuracy".. "refreshing acapella"..

One-third of the exciting folk-roots trio The Queensberry Rules.

Simon’s deft and lively guitar playing lifts the old songs from being oft-repeated standards to being well worth a proper listen.

Swan Arcade's close vocal harmonies cover vast tracks of folk-club feel-good songs.

Playing an aromatic hotpot of folk, world and blues from around the globe.

Celtic-flavoured folk 4-piece band from Northumberland.

The Hut People are Sam Pirt (accordions) and Gary Hammond (percussion).

Contemporary folk song from the north of England.

The UFQ is virtuosic not just in feel and technical ability but in musical concept as well.

A selection of English Folk music compilations and collections.