Folk & Lore

Episode 9.0 (Kevin Young INMYND) Kevin Young is a songwriter, recording artist, entrepreneur and spiritual seeker from Saintfield County Down. I first met Kevin back in 2011; on numerous occasions I played supper time shows in his eloquent little cafe, whilst over indulging in the rich labours of his culinary expertise. Kevin now specialises in spiritual and emotional mentorship, working with clients from all walks of life, from across the provence. His company is called INMYND and you can find him online in all the usual places. Music: Kevin Young www.in-mynd.com Me: @frmr__music www.frmr.bandcamp.com Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod

Episode 8.0 (Scott Edgar) WartimeNI seeks to record the rich history of Northern Ireland during World War Two. Established in 2014 after a trip to Normandy, the site details stories large and small from the time. WTNI is run by Scott Edgar; in this episode we talk about his work and our mutual love for local music. https://wartimeni.com/ @thesneakybandit Music: @judemosesmusic @frmr_music Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod

Joshua Burnside and his Alt Folk barley soaked sound is increasingly becoming one of Northern Ireland's most precious commodities and prolific exports. With the New Orleans Folk Alliance only days behind him, the Lisbane blood drive train hurtles onward picking up dedicated fans and followers at every station. @joshuaburnside Get in touch: @farmer__music farmer.themusic@gmail.com @folkandlorepod

Rosie Barry is an actress, singer and performer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rosie works predominantly in television and theatre; her recent projects include 'Line of Duty' 'Pablo' and 'Ups and Downs'.  She and I have worked together for many years collaborating musically in the studio and on stage; her tectonic vocal tone a saffronic harmonic delight of the highest proportion. A full time creative in a town yet within the lumber of resolve; Barry (like many others) works tirelessly throughout the provence,  perfecting and teaching her craft.  In this interview we talk about growing up here and the role of the artist; about composing and creating moments and memories for audiences and patrons alike, who both live and visit our wee city. @TheyveGotBarry Music: @farmer__music Bio: www.andrewfarmer.blog @farmer__music Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod

Episode 5.0: Seamus Campbell What does a Maghera farmer's son do, when the economic viability of carrying on his families vocational tradition, becomes unsustainable in an ever changing modern landscape. Well… this farmer's son writes a thesis on gender and masculinities, walks the pilgrims road in search of the great White Spirit and spends his idle time reading poets like Whyte, O'Donohue and Dylan. Seamus Campbell is a writer, researcher and aspiring feminist from County Derry.  His pioneering work around masculinities within conflict transcends cultural and religious divides. Music: @erinwilliamsbanksmusic Poetry: (The Grange) Andrew Farmer  Bio: www.andrewfarmer.blog @farmer__music Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod Episode 6.0 December 1st

Episode 4.0 Kenny & Victoria Baird 'Origin' is a community farm and acreage just outside Ballymoney. A collective of habitual gardening practitioners well versed in more traditional forms of crop production; implementing practices that have been long absent from these baronies. As from beneath the comforting gaze of secluded sycamore and bright Irish Ash, dark earth is turned upside down in the pursuit of happiness. It is here that Kenny Baird and his wife Victoria have transformed this once congregated chicken farm into a land loving community space and creative horticultural hub. @origincommunityfarm @originflowersni Poetry: Grace Uitterdijk @hammock_leanbh https://m.soundcloud.com/grace-uitterdijk Music: @multicoloredbeast @judemosesmusic @jbhussey Bio: www.andrewfarmer.blog @farmer__music Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod Episode 5.0 October 1st

Myles McCormack is a musician and songwriter from Belfast.  A tender soul in a concrete crannagh, this protagonist sits firmly in the bedrock of the idiomatic sound oriented infrastructure; a Bootstrap Bill Turner type character amalgamated into the woodwork of traditional music here, north of the wall. Album launch: Sept 13th (The Duncairn) Music: Myles McCormack @myles.cormac Bio: www.andrewfarmer.blog @farmer__music Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com Twitter: @folkandlorepod Episode 4.0 October 1st

Jonny Farmer is a Shepherd and Farm manager from County Antrim, Northern Ireland.  Somewhat of a wayward sheep himself amongst natives, this farmer, both by name and nature strays far from traditional flock care narratives; implementing his own unique approach to next-generation shepherding at Glenbush Farm.  Twitter: @jfoservices Music: Myles McCormack @myles.cormac Poetry: 'Dust' @Farmer__music Episode 3 (September 1st) Get in touch: @folkandlorepod Email: farmer.themusic@gmail.com

Stephen George William aka 'Jude Moses' is a Musician, Songwriter and Producer from Charlotte North Carolina. With the bulk of his time spent on the road as a session musician, Stephen talks to me about navigating life whilst on tour and  how he curates space within a packed and often crowded schedule to implement rest and quieten his inner radio. Music by @Judemosesmusic & @Farmer__music (Sons of Caliber) Poetry by @Farmer__music Episode 2 (August 1st) Donations and sponsorship welcome. Get in touch: farmer.themusic@gmail.com

Welcome to Folk & Lore Podcast, a series of interviews with some of my favourite humans about their lives, their motivations and their creativity. Episode one launching July 1st: Hosted by @farmer__music Noise by @judemosesmusic