Folk Witness – Page 11 – under the trad/arr of folk and acoustic music

March 18, 2013 / markdishman / Album reviews

Jackie Oates talks Lullabies, knitting and frying her brother

I was lucky enough to hear Jackie Oates’ new album – Lullabies, out today –…

March 10, 2013 / markdishman / Album reviews

It says a lot about the impact of Faustus’ self-titled debut of 2008 that excitement…

March 7, 2013 / markdishman / Live reviews

There’s something rather awe-inspiring about Cecil Sharp House, particularly for the musicians that play there.…

March 6, 2013 / markdishman / News

When Folk Witness went to see Lady Maisery in Aldershot a month or so ago,…

February 7, 2013 / markdishman / Live reviews

Laylam: it means ‘singing in chorus’ apparently. And the inherent warmth of the harmony is…

February 2, 2013 / markdishman / Live reviews

Starting off the year with a short “spasm” of gigs, Lady Maisery showcased their gathering…

December 28, 2012 / markdishman / Album reviews

The Hurricane Party: it’s an evocative name. You’d be forgiven for expecting a messy musical…

December 19, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

If there was ever a time for folk dance and song, it’s Christmas. Carols are…

November 6, 2012 / markdishman / Interviews

Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts will be familiar faces to folky gig-goers. Gilmore plays with…

October 27, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

He makes rather an unassuming entrance, but then Sam Carter has little need for grandstanding.…