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So, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are here. Finally made open to the public and the choice of venue was The Lowry in Salford. There were live performances on the night from  Seth Lakeman, The Unthanks and the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, Martin Simpson, June Tabor and Don McLean and The Dubliners who both received Lifetime Achievment [...]

After many months waiting for these guy to release an album its finally here. Well, we have an advance copy and from listening to the open track  Jena’s voice is haunting, creating a chilled out vibe and along with Andy’s intricate guitar playing this is album should be at the top of your lists to have.  I [...]

With our recent write-up on the excellent new Chris Ricketts album, it’s led me to re-discover shanty music over the last few weeks, so I thought it only right to share a couple of shanty recommendations with you, as well as write a bit about the history of the tradition. The work songs of the [...]

After 3 and a half years and 35 shows – Folking Live is going prime time! February 18th 2012 will see South Hill Park’s folk, roots and acoustic showcase event become a permanent fixture in the weekend calendar, and the move is a massive endorsement to the show, which has grown from being very much [...]

The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Nominees have been announced and a few changes have taken place. The Folk Awards are moving out of London for the first time and will take place at The Lowry, Salford on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Also, for the first time. The public will be able to buy [...]

Artree are pleased to announce the signing of Reading Acoustic duo Scattered Few. Scattered Few are moody, atmospheric and mesmerising. Creating a sound that even the most discerning of musicians would find hard to pinpoint. And with influences ranging from Zero 7 to Metallica, it’s easy to see why. This Reading based acoustic duo break through modern classifications [...]