To celebrate the 15th anniversary, internationally renowned folk artist Seth Lakeman will be playing a worldwide concert stream with his band. The celebration will focus on the best-selling Folk album of all time (in the UK), including ‘ Lady of the Sea’, ‘King and Country’ and ‘ White Hare’ plus other favourites.
Westcountry folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'. It catapulted Lakeman into the forefront of the new British folk movement...
“Ferocious Dog are the new noise on the block – and are surprising everyone with their rapid ascent. There is no way they’re following any hipster templates – fronted by a big burly man with a mohican who sings impassioned political songs of broken Britain whilst his band seethes like a punky Levellers – they are the music business’s worst nightmare – a great band who are going to make it without anyone’s permission”. (John Robb, Louder Than War, Glastonbury, 5th July 2016).
During 2017 the band has been playing slots at some of the UK’s and European favourite festivals. Headlining...
Two organisations are teaming up to produce a day filled with information and entertainment for folk music lovers on Saturday 12 April.
The events start in the afternoon at 1pm with talks at Plymouth Central Library and continue into the evening with a concert featuring local Plymouth-based hero James Findlay plus support at Stoke Damerel Parish Hall, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth....
Devon is full of successful musical artists and the list looks set to continue with the announcement that Devon locals Hannah Martin and Phillip Henry are nominated for best duo at this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
The awards, which celebrate their 15th anniversary this year, will see some of the biggest names in folk music come together under one roof to celebrate the UK’s thriving...
Blending a dark wit with serious social and political satire based on a diverse range of subjects including cocaine, Tesco, London, gun crime, myspace, global warming and the Lake District, Beans on Toast brings Billy Bragg-esque style of folk to Plymouth.
Beans On Toast began playing in 2005, rising from the London folk scene. He opened proceedings at Glastonbury Festival in 2007 and has played each year since.[1] He supported Kate Nash at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 2008
He also recently supported Frank Turner at his Wembley Arena show in April 2012 playing to over...
A new series of world and folk music events at the City Museum and Art Gallery is offering under-fives and their grown-ups a unique experience where they learn about new sounds, instruments and cultures.
Adventures in Music runs on the last Friday of the month from 11am to 11.45am and features interactive sessions led by world class musicians.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, the Elizabethan House and the Merchant’s House are all set for a fun half term filled with creative family activities and music.
Local folk band Tobacco Road will perform some of their favourite folk songs as visitors soak up the historic atmosphere in the Elizabethan House (2.30pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 28 May) and the Merchant’s House (10.30am to...
Veteran folk-rockers Fairport Convention celebrate 45 years on the road with special guests Tarras, 6-piece folk-rock band from the North of England, John 'Fake Thackray' Watterson, keeping alive the repertoire of comic songs by the late, great Jake Thackray, brilliant ragtime and jazz guitarist John James and the ever-colourful Exmouth Shanty Men.
Gates open 1pm. Music from 2pm until midnight. Showcase performances by the best of local talent 2pm - 3.30pm. Main concert starts at 4.30pm.
All-day bar PLUS rolling hog roast, barbecue, paella and tapas bar.
