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Chris Leslie
2,162 listeners
Chris Leslie (born Christopher Julien Leslie on 15 December 1956, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England) is an English electric folk musician. A… read moreChris Leslie (born Christopher Julien Leslie on 15 December 1956, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England) is an English electric folk musician. As well as recording a numer of sole albums, Leslie has played with a number of seminal English fol… read moreChris Leslie (born Christopher Julien Leslie on 15 December 1956, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England) is an English electric folk musician. As well as recording a numer of sole albums, Leslie has played with a number of seminal English folk-rock bands, including Whippersnapper and The Albion Band. … read more -
Alex Campbell
4,291 listeners
Alex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian",… read moreAlex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the fi… read moreAlex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the first folk singers (in modern times) to tour the UK and Europe… read more -
Steve Knightley
6,036 listeners
Steve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, ro… read moreSteve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, roots duo Show of Hands (alongside Phil Beer, and frequently joined by bass player and singer Mirand… read moreSteve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, roots duo Show of Hands (alongside Phil Beer, and frequently joined by bass player and singer Miranda Sykes); in April 2007 they sold out the Albert Hall for th… read more -
Kimber's Men
13,389 listeners
Kimber's Men were formed in the summer of 2001 and in those early days they comprised Neil Kimber - ship’s bosun, John Bromley - ship’… read moreKimber's Men were formed in the summer of 2001 and in those early days they comprised Neil Kimber - ship’s bosun, John Bromley - ship’s cook, Joe Stead - ship’s doctor, and Roger ‘Tonky’ Hepworth the ship’s cabin boy. But in the sum… read moreKimber's Men were formed in the summer of 2001 and in those early days they comprised Neil Kimber - ship’s bosun, John Bromley - ship’s cook, Joe Stead - ship’s doctor, and Roger ‘Tonky’ Hepworth the ship’s cabin boy. But in the summer of 2004 Roger was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer an… read more -
Barry Dransfield
4,598 listeners
Barry Dransfield is an English folk singer, fiddler, cellist and guitarist. His 1971 album "Lord of All I Behold" was voted Melod… read moreBarry Dransfield is an English folk singer, fiddler, cellist and guitarist. His 1971 album "Lord of All I Behold" was voted Melody Maker folk album of that year. He performed and recorded with his brother Robin Dransfield. As a… read moreBarry Dransfield is an English folk singer, fiddler, cellist and guitarist. His 1971 album "Lord of All I Behold" was voted Melody Maker folk album of that year. He performed and recorded with his brother Robin Dransfield. As a duo, Robin & Barry Dransfield built their early followi… read more -
The Albion Dance Band
3,005 listeners
In 1977, English musician Ashley Hutchings (having abandoned the Albion name some years earlier and focused on forming the Etchingham Steam… read moreIn 1977, English musician Ashley Hutchings (having abandoned the Albion name some years earlier and focused on forming the Etchingham Steam Band with his wife Shirley Collins) put together a new Albion Band, this time with the aim of pla… read moreIn 1977, English musician Ashley Hutchings (having abandoned the Albion name some years earlier and focused on forming the Etchingham Steam Band with his wife Shirley Collins) put together a new Albion Band, this time with the aim of playing traditional dance music. Hence the name. The band had a… read more -
Jackie Oates
15,065 listeners
Jackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has perform… read moreJackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has performed as part of the folk trio Wistman's Wood and she has sung with Morris Offspring. She was a … read moreJackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has performed as part of the folk trio Wistman's Wood and she has sung with Morris Offspring. She was a member of Rachel Unthank & the Winterset between 2003 an… read more -
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band
7,690 listeners
Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band have been teaming up since 1982 to revive interest in traditional carols and hymns and 18th century drink… read moreMaddy Prior and The Carnival Band have been teaming up since 1982 to revive interest in traditional carols and hymns and 18th century drinking songs. The band and Maddy Prior of course have their own separate projects and only work toget… read moreMaddy Prior and The Carnival Band have been teaming up since 1982 to revive interest in traditional carols and hymns and 18th century drinking songs. The band and Maddy Prior of course have their own separate projects and only work together from time to time. For more information see http://en.wi… read more -
Boldwood
912 listeners
Boldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heaco… read moreBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wikiBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wiki -
Phil Beer
2,520 listeners
Phil Beer (born 12 May 1953, Exminster, Devon) is a highly-respected stalwart of the English folk scene. Following seven years with the Albion Band, he is half of the English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, alongside Steve Knightley. B… read morePhil Beer (born 12 May 1953, Exminster, Devon) is a highly-respected stalwart of the English folk scene. Following seven years with the Albion Band, he is half of the English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, alongside Steve Knightley. Beer is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist playing traditio… read more