‘Supergroup’ is such a hideous term, sullied as it has been by a deluge of well-meaning yet utterly annoying charity singles, that it seems crass to use it to describe something as wonderful as The Bundles. Yet use it we must, for…
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Peggy Sue announce European tour
Following last month’s release of details about their imminent new album, Peggy Sue are embarking on a month-long tour of Europe in support of The Archie Bronson Outfit. Upon their return to the UK in May, they’ll be heading off…
Johnny Flynn reveals details of new album and tour
It’s been two long years since the accomplished debut A Larum was ardently welcomed to our ears, so it’s with joy that we receive news of Johnny Flynn’ second album. Entitled Been Listening and to be released on 7th June…
Donovan, The Divine Comedy, The Low Anthem, Johnny Flynn for Moseley Folk Festival
The lovely chaps over at Moseley Folk Festival have announced a corker of a line up for their three-day Birmingham-based festival planned for the 3rd-5th September. As well as folk legend Donovan, who counts Bob Dylan among his fans, revellers…
Eliza Doolittle live and Mumford & Sons DJ at River Rat Pack gig: FREE guestlist for FFS readers
The River Rat Pack – who take barge-fulls of musicians on canal-based tours playing free gigs along the way – are offering FFS readers free guestlist to their Easter Sunday all-day gig at The Paradise in Kensal Green in London.…
Belfast’s Open House Festival announces star-studded line-up: Seasick Steve, Old Crow Medicine Show, Wilco
Belfast’s Open House Festival has made its first line-up announcements with Seasick Steve, Wilco, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Felice Brothers The Low Anthem and AA Bondy all set for shows. Seasick Steve will make a return to Belfast after…
Save 6 Music: Protest report and gallery
Listeners, DJs and musicians braved the soggy weather today to protest against the proposed closure of 6music outside Broadcasting House in London’s Portland Place. DJs Lauren Laverne, Tom Robinson, Liz Kershaw, Andy Kershaw, Gideon Coe, Andrew Collins and Adam Buxton…
Hop Farm Festival: Bob Dylan, Laura Marling, Seasick Steve and Mumford & Sons
Hop Farm in Kent has just announed a super-exciting line-up for it’s one-day festival on 3rd July. Amazingly, “the old Bob Dylan”, Bob Dylan, will be headlining. He’s going to be joined by FFS favourites Laura Marling and Mumford &…
Save 6 Music: Saturday protest at Broadcasting House
Fans of 6music have rallied together and organised a protest against the proposed closure of the station. The demonstration, being organised through the 6 Music Protest facebook group, is planned for 12 noon this Saturday 27th March at Broadcasting House,…
Peggy Sue release single, announce album launch and offer free download
Brace yourselves, folk fans, for more Peggy Sue news than you can shake a drumstick at. Firstly, Peggy Sue released their single, Watchman Today (22nd March), a spiffing video of which is below. Besides that lovely news, in a fit…