New Mike Harding Show goes from strength to strength
Friday, 15 March, 2013
The new online Mike Harding Show is causing quite a buzz and has given the UK and beyond a new media outlet for the best in acoustic, folk and roots music with a much loved and familiar voice from the … Continue reading
Jackie Oates on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6Music this Sunday (10th March)
Friday, 8 March, 2013
With her Lullabies album due for release on 18th March, Jackie Oates will do a live session and interview about the album on Radio 2′s Good Morning Sunday’s Mothering Sunday special with Claire Balding this Sunday (10th March) from 8.00am (show on air from … Continue reading
Mark Radcliffe arrives of the BBC Radio Folk Show
Thursday, 24 January, 2013
Taking over from Mike Harding, Mark Radcliffe is now heading up the BBC’s flagship folk programme on Radio 2. Last week he played tracks by both Jackie Oates and Faustus ahead of their new albums both arriving in March 2013. … Continue reading
Faustus hit the road with come back tour
Sunday, 30 September, 2012
Friday (28th Sept) saw the first day of an 18 date, autumn 2012 come back tour for the much-missed Faustus. Featuring Paul Sartin (Bellowhead/Belshazzar’s Feast ), Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead/Seth Lakeman Band) and Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy/Whapweazel), Faustus is one of the most star-filled … Continue reading
9/10 Uncut review for Sam Carter’s new album
Monday, 6 August, 2012
Sam Carter’s second album ‘The No Testament’ is released on his ownh label, Captain Records, on 20th August, but reviews are already starting to flow in, including a 9/10 review from Uncut which closes with, ‘as penetrating as Richard Thompson’s … Continue reading
Spiro hit the road to major summer festivals
Monday, 18 June, 2012
Real World Records signing and inventors of astonishing system music for folk fans, Spiro continue with an pack summer of festival dates. A week ago they played Songlines’ Encounters Festival at King’s Place in London and over the next few weeks have … Continue reading
Jackie Oates contributes performances to Michael Wood’s ‘A People’s History’
Monday, 4 June, 2012
On June 1st, Micheal Wood’s new series, ‘The Great British Story: A People’s History ’ was broadcast on BBC 2 featuring some specially recorded songs which Jackie Oates recorded specially for the programme. The music has been composed and arranged by Howard Davidson. … Continue reading
Spiro: 5 Star live review in Evening Standard
Thursday, 29 March, 2012
Spiro are currently on their album tour for their new release ‘Kaleidophonica’ (Real World Records) and last night played an unforgettable sold out show at London’s Magpie’s Nest which saw a 5 star live review in today’s Evening Standard. To … Continue reading
Jackie Oates on the Simon Mayo Radio 2 Drivetime show on Weds 8th Feb
Tuesday, 7 February, 2012
Ahead of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards this evening (Weds 8th Feb) which sees Jackie Oates nominated for the Best Album award with her album ‘Saturnine’ and the Folk Singer Of The Year Award, Jackie will be doing a … Continue reading