The guru of modern rock-celtic music. I have enjoyed Alan's Music since the early 70's. The mixture of modern rock and celtic folk music is electric. I am thoroughly enjoying 'Un Douar' and the 'Back to Breize' CD's. As well as Stivell's earlier works which I now have on CD. 21st album AU-DELA DES MOTS. New website with nice music.
Enjoy motoring to their music. The site I've found about them is very good.
Iarla Ó Lionáird - an exponent of sean nos traditional Irish singing.
I first heard of Gabriel when he was with Alan Stivell in the early 70s.
Just love his BEL album.
"Gabriel Yacoub is now recognized as one of France's foremost folk / pop artists, with more than 30 releases on labels throughout Europe, North America and Japan "
"June Tabor... is quite simply one of Britain's greatest interpreters of popular song. She is a performer with an extraordinary range and the ability to mix intensity, passion and drama with a chillingly lived in voice that makes every song sound like a personal experience"
(The Guardian)
A performer deeply influenced by the folk tradition. Shirley has been awarded an MBE for Services to Music.
The Royal Oak in Lewes - Shirley's local folk club, run by Vic and Tina Smith
A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories
Singer songwriter from up north.. Saw him at Woodman Folk Club on April 20th 2001. Great voice, excellent songs and lovely sounding guitar.
Karen Tweed is established as one of the finest exponents of the piano accordion and is also in demand for her work as an arranger, composer and tutor. Link doesnt seem to work.
An
internationally-touring acoustic, original songwriting duo based in
Brisbane, Australia. Saw them at Bridgnorth 2000, more than excellent.
Scottish singer songwriter.
His 'web page a rant' is a must for would be designers!
Singer - songwriter par excellence - His songs have been recorded by June Tabor and many more. He has a good double CD out. Specially like John o'dreams. Nice site Bill.
Session at the Black Swan, Jackfield. 1st Sunday of the month.
"He is still "The biggest draw on the British Folk Scene", and at the same time is the funniest and most serious man on the Folk Scene!"
Saw Polly and her Band at the Ludlow Festival in summer 2000. I've met her several times since.
Oak Barns workshops page. I went on one of her singing workshops and had a great day.
Solan has been left on the back burner, mostly due to travel distances being too great and other commitments getting in the way.
A Star is born. Harriet took everyone by storm at Warwick 2002. Harriet has won a load of accolades for her accordion playing and is coming along well as a singer too. She has the skill to take on the likes of Paul Hutchinson in sessions! Nice site Harriet
Half of the duo 'Take Two', Dave is well known in Shropshire as an accomplished guitarist. Ive seen him and singing partner Kevin Arnold several times over the past five years, both at the Unicorn Folk Club, and at the now defunct Woodbridge Folk Club.
'Light of Dawn' album, written,
recorded & produced by the legendary Keith Christmas.
In recent years Keith released ‘Acoustica’ with the opening track
‘Dancing’ being used by the BBC on the Hidden Gardens series.
‘Acoustica’ received numerous excellent reviews leading us to his
latest release ‘Light of Dawn’
The listings are in order of when I found the websites. The research began in 1999-2000 so it is possible some of the information is out of date. I will endeavour to update as much as possible.
Thanks to anyone who has taken the pictures included in this site.
Anything in quotes is taken from the artists website. A big 'thank you' to artist who have contacted me with their info and a link.
If you would like to be added, email me and let me know - and some of you have!
Fliss
05/03/2010