Returning to pluck audience heartstrings as expertly his fiddle strings is Seth Lakeman, touring with the new set of folk melodies which make up his eighth album, Ballad of the Broken Few. This time around, Lakeman’s support act isn’t just…
Glenn Tilbrook likes company, this much is clear. Chris Difford is his most famous companion, the two being one of the most celebrated British songwriting partnerships – card-carrying members of the New Lennon and McCartney Club. When not writing with…
Good grief! It’s Christmas Eve. May even the smallest sapling turn into a beautiful tree, and may you discover the true meaning of Christmas through your friends (and a five-cent psychiatric booth). From all of us at For Folk’s Sake,…
We’re really nearly there. Father Christmas has only one day left to get all those presents ready. Assuming you believe in Father Christmas. We were on the fence, until Hannah Peel made a compelling case with the help of her…
Corb Lund, a man known for his distinctive take on country music, didn’t cut any corners when coming up with his own Christmas tune a couple of years ago, as evidenced by the lavish video that comes with it.
We have a little list in our heads – a fantasy wishlist if you like – of all the artists that might one day record a Christmas album. Right now, it’s topped by Richard Hawley. But if you went back…