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. No English version of the site yet.
Ralph McTell - singer/songwriter and blues guitar wizard. I have been going to see Ralph since the early 1970's. I used to go to the Fairfield Halls in Croydon to see him. I still love going to his concerts, as he is such an excellent performer. I always have a chat to him after the show.
Afro
Celt Sound System
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.
Breton musician - He was with Alan Stivell in the seventies. And made a not so memorable appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest some years ago.... well I remember it.
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)
Widely regarded as Britain's
leading exponent of 'squeezebox' instruments. John has lived in
Shropshire since 1973, he still dances, with the Morris team he founded
in 1975, The Shropshire Bedlams.
A performer deeply influenced by the folk tradition.
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Shirley has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List for Services to Music |
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The Royal Oak in Lewes - Shirley's local folk club, run by Vic and Tina Smith |
"Dave is
a singer/songwriter and gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing a variety
of instruments, and in a live setting plays guitar & mandolin".
Great website - music as well!
A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories
Quoting her website..."Bill Jones is not what you might expect. For a start, he's a she (Bill is short for Belinda) so instead of a six foot bloke, you get a lively young woman." Saw her at Bridgnorth, 2000 excellent.
Singer songwriter from up north.. Saw him at Woodman Folk Club on April 20th 2001. Great voice, excellent songs and lovely sounding guitar.
Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician: a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune.
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.
Folk singer & songwriter... saw him at Coalport Village hall in 2003. Excellent evening.
An
internationally-touring acoustic, original songwriting duo based in
Brisbane, Australia. Saw them at Bridgnorth 2000, more than excellent.
40th Anniversary year in 2004. Singer, songwriter. Heard him talking to Genevieve on Sunday Folk. Loved the Middle Lane Motorist song.
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!"
"One of folk music's most breathtaking voices...." Beautiful words & music. Saw Eileen at Bridgnorth Festival in August 2000. Very accomplished lady. My only CD's by a lady singer! Had a nice reply to my email... Saw her and Dave autumn 2004 at the Edge, Much Wenlock. Did enjoy the evening and talking to Eileen.
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.
A Star is born. Harriet took everyone by storm at Warwick 2002. Harriet has won a load of accolades for her accordian 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
Téada's characteristic lively blend of instrumentals and vocals in the traditional Irish idiom has seen the band evolve into the busiest touring act in the traditional music scene in recent times.
Band member, Sligo fiddle-player, Oisin is respected internationally as a fiddle tutor. One of the most exciting young musicians on the traditional scene. Ive met him at the Fleadh in Listowel.
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.
James ia a Bristol based semi-pro Singer/Songwriter."James Hollingsworth is a guitarist, singer and mean harmonica player. For anyone who's serious about their music this is an absolute must, and there are hints of the great Bob Dylan himself in Hollingsworth's music." www.thisisbristol.com
'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’
Solo acoustic singer songwriter - forthcoming release on ITunes called "Songs For Rain". Based in Dudley http://www.myspace.com/rjbarstow
Thanks to anyone who has taken the pictures included in this site.
Anything in quotes is taken from the artists website.
If you would like to be added, email me and let me know - and some of you have!
20/07/2008