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Folk/Acoustic

Think this was mentioned briefly earlier, but well worth a listen.

New album from Sam Lee - 'Song Dreaming'. It's pretty epic stuff at times, possibly even a bit much on occasion, but Track 3 'McCrimmon' is a beaut and showcases what a stunning voice he has. Not many vocals around with such a rich tone as Mr Lee's it has to be said.

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Album even got 5 stars from the Grauniad, so has to be good!?
 
karlsushi said:
Think this was mentioned briefly earlier, but well worth a listen.

New album from Sam Lee - 'Song Dreaming'. It's pretty epic stuff at times, possibly even a bit much on occasion, but Track 3 'McCrimmon' is a beaut and showcases what a stunning voice he has. Not many vocals around with such a rich tone as Mr Lee's it has to be said.

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Album even got 5 stars from the Grauniad, so has to be good!?
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Got several of his albums and should be getting this one for my birthday.
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I've just ordered From The Ground by - wait for it - From The Ground (Ali Hutton and Laura-Beth Salter) after hearing 3 tracks on Anna Massie's Travelling folk programme. A mix of songs, instrumentals and spoken word over music. Looking forward to getting the album (release date 29 March). There are 2 tracks on Bandcamp now, or 3 on Travelling Folk.
 
Seems to be a healthy folk scene up north Maccar. Maybe the 'Sussex Wit' brief band of (mostly privileged) southern folks, with the lovely Detectorists theme being it's "no.1 pop hit song".. possibly was a useful spark, injecting life back into a flagging UK folk scene around 2010-?

Possibly utter twaddle; just an incling I've considered since then!

For ES fans. A few radio show acoustic songs here I found yesterday, of songs from XO in purest form, the guitar work shines.


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For anyone interested who doesn't know, here is a pretty thorough listing of UK folk festivals. There are separate sections for England, Scotland and Wales (buttons along the top).
I'll wander downtown for a session or two this weekend, when the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival is on, all free, in 8 local pubs. Mostly for singers and musicians, but no problem if you just want to listen.
I've also booked for Saltburn in August, I went last year and liked the setup.
 
The Captain said:
Seems to be a healthy folk scene up north Maccar. Maybe the 'Sussex Wit' brief band of (mostly privileged) southern folks, with the lovely Detectorists theme being it's "no.1 pop hit song".. possibly was a useful spark, injecting life back into a flagging UK folk scene around 2010-?

Possibly utter twaddle; just an incling I've considered since then!

For ES fans. A few radio show acoustic songs here I found yesterday, of songs from XO in purest form, the guitar work shines.


Capt
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Sheffield seems to be a particular hotbed for Folk.
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maccar said:
Sheffield seems to be a particular hotbed for Folk.
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Yes, it is. as is Newcastle. Both cities are good to live in, have nice countryside around, have folk history and now have groups dedicated to performance development in folk music and song - also universities offering courses in folk music. which attract talented youngsters.

The sessions festival here last weekend was great - well attended, friendly and informal, with performers from all around. Many thanks to the organisers!

BTW, for @The Captain - Joe Danks and Rowan Piggott (aka Old Spot) said that Aberystwyth's Fire in the Mountain festival is getting very positive comments from old-time and Appalachian musicians in the States!
 
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