The Fairport Convention Tour Blog continues to explore uncharted territory for For Folk’s Sake. Our meanderings in the wonderful world of the Fairport Convention tour bus are taken up by Gerry Conway this week, who treats us to an insight on grown men playing hide and seek, and a rainbow of socks. Obviously.
Competition | Win Christopher Owens tickets and t-shirt
Christopher Owens’ debut solo album Lysandre has created plenty of buzz – not least from FFS. Owens has a limited number of UK shows coming up and we’re delighted to have two tickets to his Leeds date on February 27…
Interview | Stornoway talk about forthcoming album, ‘Tales From Terra Firma’
Oxford folk act Stornoway have warmed the hearts of folk lovers since the release of their debut album, Beachcomber’s Windowsill, in 2010, their haunting and jaunty songs striking a chord with fans. They release their second album, Tales from Terra Firma, on March…
Album | Heidi Talbot – Angels Without Wings
Of course it’s the voice. Heidi Talbot’s charming new album Angels Without Wings has so much about it to like: there are enough guest stars to make for a modest party – and the “host” musicians led by her husband…
Album | Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Push The Sky Away
After two albums of letting it all hang out with Grinderman, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have produced an album of subtle beauty, a soothing antidote to the garage noise of a mid-life crisis put to music. Returning to…
Album | Richard Thompson – Electric
Richard Thompson’s latest album does what it says on the tin. Electric sees him put the acoustic guitar which starred on his last several records to one side and plug in a Stratocaster. Recorded in Nashville in Buddy Miller’s studio,…