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Fairport Convention At Union Chapel, London

Union Chapel 19b Compton Terrace,, London, United Kingdom

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.

£36

One Great Circle – Fraser Fifield with Chris Stout and Catriona McKayn At National Piping Centre

National Piping Centre 30-34 McPhater St,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Album launch concert for 'One Great Circle' - a new collection composed by Fraser Fifield, featuring Chris Stout (violin) and Catriona McKay (harp). Fraser Fifield has written a striking collection of new music to perform with his long-term friends, the acclaimed instrumental duo, Chris Stout and Catriona McKay. Part of Fraser’s output as Artist in Residence for the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh, One Great Circle is inspired by the supernatural stories of Stanley Robertson (1940-2009, storyteller, singer, […]

£12

Angeline Morrison At Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3ER, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose 2022 album ‘The Sorrow Songs : Folk Songs of Black British Experience’ (Topic Records) was voted No 1 Folk Album of the year in The Guardian. Angeline explores traditional song with a deep reverence, love and curiosity, a handmade sonic aesthetic and a feeling for the stories of ordinary human lives. The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience (released October 2022, Topic Records) is a work of re-storying. […]

£15

A Tribute to Les Cousins: Soho’s Legendary Folk & Blues Club

MOTH Club Old Trades Hall, Valette Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Les Cousins was situated in the basement of a restaurant owned by Loukas and Margaret Matheou at 49 Greek Street, London. Previously home to the Skiffle Cellar (c. 1956), the venue opened as Les Cousins in 1964 and was run by the Matheou's son, Andy. Prominent in the British folk music revival of the mid-1960s, Les Cousins was a breeding ground for like minded musicians of the time and influential in the careers of Jackson C. Frank, Al Stewart, Davey […]

£17

Fairport Convention At Dudley Town Hall

Dudley Town Hall St James's Rd,, Dudley

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.

£30

George Sansome & Matt Quinn At The Harrison, London

The Harrison 28 Harrison St, London, United Kingdom

In an exciting new collaboration between two leading lights of their generation of traditional singers, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn (Dovetail Trio) sing traditional folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied, and accompanied by mandolin and guitar. Their well-blended voices and close harmonies create a warm, enthralling sound and their English folk instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Quinn is known for his solo work focusing on traditional songs from Sussex, and is a skilled performer with […]

£15.40

George Sansome & Matt Quinn At Hambledon Folk Club

Hambledon Folk Club The Youth Hut, Hambledon, United Kingdom

In an exciting new collaboration between two leading lights of their generation of traditional singers, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn (Dovetail Trio) sing traditional folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied, and accompanied by mandolin and guitar. Their well-blended voices and close harmonies create a warm, enthralling sound and their English folk instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Quinn is known for his solo work focusing on traditional songs from Sussex, and is a skilled performer with […]

£12

George Sansome & Matt Quinn At The Lyceum Folk & Acoustic Club

The Lyceum Folk & Acoustic club Lyceum Tavern, 110 Malpas Rd,, Newport, United Kingdom

In an exciting new collaboration between two leading lights of their generation of traditional singers, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn (Dovetail Trio) sing traditional folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied, and accompanied by mandolin and guitar. Their well-blended voices and close harmonies create a warm, enthralling sound and their English folk instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Quinn is known for his solo work focusing on traditional songs from Sussex, and is a skilled performer with […]

Fairport Convention At Playhouse, Oxford

Oxford playhouse 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.

£31

George Sansome & Matt Quinn At Michinhampton Market House

Michinhampton Market House Market Square, Minchinhampton,, Stroud, United Kingdom

In an exciting new collaboration between two leading lights of their generation of traditional singers, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn (Dovetail Trio) sing traditional folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied, and accompanied by mandolin and guitar. Their well-blended voices and close harmonies create a warm, enthralling sound and their English folk instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Quinn is known for his solo work focusing on traditional songs from Sussex, and is a skilled performer with […]

£15

Angeline Morrison At The Lab, Northamton

The Lab, Northamton 95-97 Charles St,, Northampton, United Kingdom

Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose 2022 album ‘The Sorrow Songs : Folk Songs of Black British Experience’ (Topic Records) was voted No 1 Folk Album of the year in The Guardian. Angeline explores traditional song with a deep reverence, love and curiosity, a handmade sonic aesthetic and a feeling for the stories of ordinary human lives. The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience (released October 2022, Topic Records) is a work of re-storying. […]

£8

Sam Sweeney + Jon Wilks

MOTH Club Old Trades Hall, Valette Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Following the colossal success of supporting Bellowhead on their comeback tour in 2022, Sam is taking to the road to play his genre-defying landmark album, Escape That, with his all-star band. Featuring Louis Campbell on electric guitar, Ben Nicholls on double bass, and Stuart McCallum on acoustic guitar, this will be a gig you don’t want to miss. Jon Wilks will be performing as support, adding another layer of talent to the event. Sam is one of England’s finest and […]

£10

Moonrakers At St Giles Church, Oxford

St Giles church 10 Woodstock Rd,, Oxford

Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”, Oxford Times, "exquisite sound", BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the […]

£12

Jim Causley At St Michael & All Angels Church, Devon

St Michael and All Angels Church Church Ln, Abingdon, United Kingdom

‘Songs of Devon and some....’ with Jim Causley. A special concert to celebrate the culmination of the 'Stockland Past & Present' village history exhibition ( 10th -16th March) to include tunes composed by Stockland fiddle player-Fred Pidgeon and a set-‘The Stockland Stomp’ featuring Fred’s tunes with Otter Morris Dancers and the Tale Valley Session players too! There'll be a curtain raiser with the Stockland Scratch choir singing New Mown Hay- Jim Causley a proud Devonian, awarding winning folk singer and […]

£10

Angeline Morrison At Strange Brew, Bristol

Strange Brew 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol, United Kingdom

Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose 2022 album ‘The Sorrow Songs : Folk Songs of Black British Experience’ (Topic Records) was voted No 1 Folk Album of the year in The Guardian. Angeline explores traditional song with a deep reverence, love and curiosity, a handmade sonic aesthetic and a feeling for the stories of ordinary human lives. The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience (released October 2022, Topic Records) is a work of re-storying. […]

£15

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