FolkCast

FOLKCAST 157 - 14 January 2019 A fresh selection of folkie releases. Music by: Kitty Macfarlane - Holly D. Johnston - Reed Foehl - Julie Felix - Oran Bargaigh Project - Amy McCarley - Lau - Andy Harding - Jamie Smith's Mabon - David Milton - Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall. Story Behind The Song: Ann Glanville, presented by Andy Harding (nautical) See the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

The Selection Box 2018: Our latest collection of music, old and new, for Christmas. Music by: Cara Dillon - Gregory Fish - Folk On - The Christmas Jug Band - Hidden Xmas Deluxe - Jimmy Lee Morris - The Legendary Ten Seconds - Lew Bear - Rebecca Loebe & Findlay Napier - The Andrews Sisters - Norm Adams & Julia Robertson - JD McPherson - Songwriterz - The Gathering Tide - Duke Robillard - The Grizzly Folk - The Staves - Yvonne Lyon - Morecambe & Wise - Rum Ragged - Crofts Family - Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra - Kurt Lewis Neufer - Keston Cobblers Club - The Black Dyke Band. Guest appearances by: Garrison Keillor - David Nixon

Sounds from the Folkosphere, chosen at random and played without prejudice. Anything goes, but it all sounds great! Music by: Merry Hell - Hickory Signals - Yvonne Lyon - Chantelle Smith - Vision Thing - Hannah Rarity - Assynt - Kinnaris Quintet - Phillip Henry - Richard Thompson - The Watanabes - Trail West - Nic Norton and the County Band FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows

Singer-songwriter (and FolkCast co-founder) Ken Nicol joins Phil in the studio to roll a Randomizer dice, listen to some music and chat about what it's like to be a performer touring the world. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: Wee McGhee's by Mairearad And Anna from the album "Farran" (2018) A chailinn donn by Gillebride MacMillan from the album "Hidden Roots" (2018) World Gone Wrong by Brian P. Matheny from the album "The Canary & The Cage" (2018) Be My Guess by Linda Mizzi from the album "Real People" (2018) Knees Up by Breabach from the album "Frenzy Of The Meeting" (2018) Twenty Seven by John Mosedale recorded live at Bromsgrove Folk Club (2018) Too Many Feet by Skinner & T'witch from the album "Everybody's Grotty" (2018) Second Sight by Taylor Martin from the album "Song Dogs" (2018) Lord Middleton by Bob Gilbert recorded live (2018) (courtesy of Graham Dixon of Trouble at' Mill) Out Of Our Hands by The Willows from the album "Through The Wild" (2018) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast 154 Another randomized dip into the postbag to hear tracks from the latest releases. Featuring guest co-host, the FolkCast Super Computer! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: How To Rob A Bank by Willy Porter from the album "How To Rob A Bank" (2009) Mosquito by Chris Ronald from the album "Fragments" (2018) Dad's Promise by Andrew Huggan from the album "Down The Railway Line" (2018) Little Lightmaker by Linda Em from the E.P. "London Irish" (2018) The Thoughts Of An Average Man by Terence Blacker from the album "Enough About Me" (2018) Samhainn by Christine Weir Single (2017) Proverbial Paradigm by Trouble at' Mill Single (2018) The Weight by James Galvo Parker Single (2018) Ground Down by Simeon Single (2018) Colour Of Love by Son Of William from the E.P. "Colour Of Love" (2018) The Mermaid In Your Glass by Siobhan McCrudden Single (2018) A Dying Sailor To His Shipmates by Drop The Floor from the album "Fairly Cookin'" (2018) Bean A'Tí Ar Lár by Maartin Allcock from the album "OX15" (1999) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Folkie Phil returns from his summer break for a new season of shows, and he's got a bulging sack of sensational new music … probably! The only problem is, he hasn't listened to any of it. What to do? Let the Randomizer sort out the chaos! Phil grabs a record blind and then spins the wheel of fortune to select which track to play. Will this result in a genius choice of fabulousness … or a complete mess? Only one way to find out. Press "play" and take a listen. It's an audio adventure! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Who Knows Where The Time Goes? by Luke Jackson single release (October 2018) Jamaica by Chris Green from the album "Switched-on Playford" (2018) The Banks Of Sweet Primroses by Amsher from the album "Patience Vaisey at Adwell 1892" (2018) Died Of Love by Kelly Oliver from the album "Botany Bay" (2018) When The Gun Goes Down by Alan Hull from the album "Statues & Liberties" (1996, re-released 2018) Sam Hall by Rusty Shackle single release (October 5th 2018) Wise by Imar from the album "Avalanche" (2018) Teen by Mike Vass from the album "Notes From The Boat" (2018) Jimmy The Mole by Hamish Napier from the album "The Railway" (2018) Alberta by Chad Elliott & The Redemptions from the album "Rest Heavy: The Sun Studio Sessions" (2018) Hummingbird by John Smith from the album "Hummingbird" (2018) 10,000 Steveadores by Kelly & Woolley from the album "Miner's Eyes" (2018) Vent d'Irelande by Yves Lambert Trio from the album "Tentation" (2018) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: FolkCast heads off on its summer break with a show featuring songs about darkness, songs about light, and songs about the meaning of life! Also, news on Gobefest, Manchester's celebration of the folk traditions of Eastern Europe. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows THE EXORCISTS by Skerryvore from the album “EVO” (2018) http://skerryvore.com GONE TO GROUND by Apple of My Eye Single release (2018) https://www.applesinlondon.com https://supportgrenfellunited.org/ WINTER’S NIGHT IN PARIS (AFTER THE SHOOTINGS) by Larkham And Hall from the album “Songs Of Hurt And Healing” (2018) https://www.larkhamandhall.co.uk BONNY SHIP THE DIAMOND by Raintown Seers from the album “The Mermaid’s Pool & Other Stories” (2018) https://www.reverbnation.com/raintownseers THE BLACK SHIP by John Forrester from the album “Restless” (2018) http://forrester.uk.com NEIDGES AWARRA by The Rowan Tree from the EP “The Rowan Tree” (2018) https://www.therowantreemusic.com GOD HAS CHANGED HIS MIND by Ken Nicol from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017) https://kennicol.com BUTTER SIDE DOWN by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” (2017) http://www.greghancockmusic.com BOOK OF MR HAPPY by Andy Harding from the album “Tuesday Night Troubadour” (2017) http://andyhardingsongwriter.co.uk GOBEFEST 2018 Ottilia Ördög tells us about the festival of arts and culture from Transylvania, Eastern & Central Europe coming to Manchester, England, 22-24 June 2018 Music featured: • Radio by Attila & Friends, from the album “Identity” (2018) • Hungarian Folk Dances by Bartok • Mackerel Sky by Attila & Friends, from the album "Identity" (2018) • Esthajnal by Szarka Tamas. from the album Az Eg Szerelmere (2016) http://www.gobefest.com/ LEAVE YOUR LIGHT ON by The Luck Single (2018) https://www.theluckmusic.com LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER by Jon Budworth from the album “We All Share The Same Sky” https://www.jonbudworth.co.uk THE RISE by Skerryvore from the album “EVO” (2018) http://skerryvore.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: The Morning After is a mellow mix of music for fragile folkies. Turn on, tune in, chill out! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: MORNING AFTER by Plant & Taylor from the album “Goodbye Girl” (2017) https://www.plantandtaylor.com/ FJELLVÅK by Ben Robertson from the EP “North” (2018) https://benrobertsonmusic.bandcamp.com/releases STONE IN MY STOMACH by John Forrester from the album “Restless” (2018) http://forrester.uk.com KANSAS by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo-Duo-Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com DAYDREAM #1 by Wilson McGladdery from the album “Gus & Gladders” (2018) http://www.wilsonmcgladdery.co.uk/ HALF OF ME by Connor Adams from the EP “Open My Eyes” (2018) http://www.connoradamsmusic.com AT THE BROW OF THE HILL by Boldwood from the album “Glory Of The West" (2017) https://www.boldwood.org SING A FULL SONG by Ninebarrow from the album “The Waters And The Wild” (2018) https://www.ninebarrow.co.uk BEAUTIFUL UMBRELLA by Ivor Game from the album “Be Good To Yourself” (2018) http://www.ivorgame.com/index2.html WHEN SUMMERS STOOD STILL by Mishaped Pearls from the album “Shivelight” (2018) http://www.mishapedpearls.org WAYWARD by Phil Hare from the album “A Stranger I Came” (2018) http://www.phil-hare-guitarist.co.uk/index.html ALL THE PRETTY LITTLE HORSES by Fiddle And Faff from the album “The Sailor’s Wife” (2018) http://www.fiddleandfaff.com BLOW THE WIND by AIden, Patterson & Dashwood from the album “By The Night” (2018) https://aldenpattersonanddashwood.com HOLLOWAY by Anne-Marie Sanderson from the EP “Books Songs Volume 1” (2018) https://www.annemariesanderson.com URQUHART’S by The Alistair McCulloch Trio from the album “Off The Hook” (2018) http://www.alistairmcculloch.com AFTER THE HURRICANE by Odette Mitchell from the EP “By Way Of Night” (2018) https://www.odettemichell.com TAKE MY HAND by Skerryvore from the album “EVO” (2018) http://skerryvore.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: We celebrate our 150th regular show with The Great Folkie Booze Up, a programme full to the brim with music all about the demon drink. So, charge your glasses and say cheers to FolkCast 150! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: WHAT SHALL WE DRINK TO TONIGHT by David Stevenson from the album “Unfinished Lace” (2006) JOLLY WELL DRUNK by Mawkin from the album “The Ties That Bind” (2015) https://www.mawkin.co.uk THREE DRUNKEN MAIDENS by Simon Nicol & Dave Swarbrick from the album “Close To The White Bear” (1981) https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Swarbrick-Simon-Nicol-Close-To-The-White-Bear/release/6550720 DRINKING SONG / STOOL OF REPENTANCE by The Duncan McFarlane Acoustic Band from the album “Marked Out In Pegs” (2010) http://www.duncanmcfarlane.co.uk BAD BAD WHISKY by The Detonators from the album “Sneakin’ Around” (1996) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sneakin-Around-Detonators/dp/B000002XU1 DRINKING SHINE by Elder Charlie Beck from the album “Folk Music in America, Vol 15” (1930) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Charles_D._Beck WHISKY by Ian Carmichael from the album “Ten Years On” (2015) http://www.iancarmichael.net/music/ten-years-on/ BITTER LAGER CIDER ALE STOUT by The Lancashire Hotpots from the album “Nevermind The Hotpots” (2007) http://www.thelancashirehotpots.net BLACKJACK, WHISKY & GIN by Jenna from the album “Hitchhiker” (2013) http://www.jennawitts.com THE NIGHT THAT THE BAND GOT THE WINE by Al Stewart from the album “Down In The Cellar” (2000) http://www.alstewart.com A KISS OF THE DARLING GOOD ALE by Paul J. Openshaw from the album “Bare Bones” (2015) http://paulopenshaw.com BEER by Ross Ainslie from the album “Wide Open” (2013) http://rossainslie.com CHEAP WINE by The Ragman’s Band from the album “The Ragman’s Band” (2017) https://www.theragmansband.co.uk WOMEN & MALT WHISKY by Beverley Martyn from the album “The Phoenix & The Turtle” (2014) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverley_Martyn DOWN WHERE THE DRUNKARDS ROLL by Richard Thompson from the album “Acoustic Classics”(2014) http://www.richardthompson-music.com A DRINK NOW AND THEN by Nelson’s Wake from the album “Ebb And Flow” (2008) http://www.chrisandsiobhan.co.uk/shop.htm MY FRIEND THE DRINK by Jack The Lad from the album “Rough Diamonds” (1975) http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/product/jack-the-lad-its-jack-the-lad-cd/ DRUNKEN SERENADE by Merry Hell from the EP “Bury Me Naked” (2018) http://www.merryhell.co.uk THE ANGEL’S SHARE (REPRISE) by Dana And Susan Robinson from the album “The Angel’s Share” (2016) https://www.robinsongs.com THE WILD ROVER by The Ancient Brettons from the album “The First 30 Years” (2016) https://soundcloud.com/the-ancient-brettons LAST DRUNK IN TOWN by Jake Island from the EP “Kindest Of Our Days” (2017) https://www.jakeisland.co.uk ONE MORE WHISKEY, ONE MORE BRANDY, ONE MORE BEER by John Tams & Barry Coope from the album “Live At The Purcell Room” (2003) https://www.johntams.co.uk PUNCH DRUNK by Stooshie from the album “The Grain” (2010) http://www.stooshiefolk.co.uk GOODBYE BOOZE by Rab Noakes from the album “I’m Walking Here” (2015) http://rabnoakes.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: A special feature on 1970s folk-rockers Jack The Lad as their first three albums are rereleased on CD. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… DRUNK ON SUMMER by Ray Cooper from the album “Between the Golden Age & the Promised Land” (2018) http://www.raycooper.org DRUNKEN SAILOR by The Salts from the album “Brave” (2018) https://www.thesalts.co.uk WHISKEY JOHNNY by She Shanties from the album “Futtock Shroud” (2018) http://sheshanties.com RIO GRANDE by Sail Pattern from the EP “Seven Years” (2018) http://thesailpattern.com HUNGRY GHOST by Talitha Rise from the album “An Abandoned Orchid House” (2018) http://www.talitharise.com THE SENTINAL by Carys from the album “A Different Kind Of Normal” (2018) http://carysmusic.com ONE SPARROW DOWN by Sarah McQuaid from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous” (2018) http://www.sarahmcquaid.com The Insanely Mental Instrumentals THE MONTH OF MAY / DRIBBLES OF BRANDY by We Come From Mars from the EP “They’re From Venus” (2018) https://wecomefrommars.bandcamp.com and THE CLOSET BOHRAN by Gnoss from the EP “Brother Wind” (2018) http://gnossmusic.com RED BETTY by Hot Tamale single release (2018) http://hottamale.weebly.com Alphabetti Folketti J is for: JACK THE LAD Being the story of the Lindisfarne spin-off band. Their first three albums have now been re-released. Featuring bits and pieces of: A Corny Pastiche, We Can Swing Together, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor, Court In The Act, Boilermaker Blues, Turning Into Winter, Song Without A Band, De Havilland’s Mistake, The Old Straight Track, Tunes: King's Favourite / The Marquis Of Tullybardine, Oakey Strike Evictions http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/artist/jack-the-lad/ LOVELY JOAN by Phantom Voices from the album “Peace By Peace” (2018) https://www.phantomvoices.com NORTHERN LIGHTS by The Fugitives from the album “The Promise Of Strangers” (May 25th 2018) https://www.fugitives.ca NORTHERN TOWN by Kete Bowers single release (2018) http://www.ketebowers.net …and The Outro WAYFARING STRANGER by Ray Cooper from the album “Between the Golden Age & the Promised Land” (2018) http://www.raycooper.org For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the latest and the greatest in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: We look to the past to mark Shakespeare's birthday, look to the future with songs of tomorrow, and look at the present with news of a new way of turning songs into recordings. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS (INTRODUCTION) / KEEP SOMETHING INSIDE by Phil Cooper from the album “Thoughts & Observations” (2018) http://phil-cooper.co.uk INTO THE DARK by Arcelia from the album “Building On The Land” (2018) http://www.arcelia.co.uk DARK FIRES by Darwin’s Daughter from the EP “The Dark” (2018) https://www.darwinsdaughtermusic.com/home YOUNG FEVER by Molly-Anne from the EP “Glow” (2018) https://www.facebook.com/mollyannemusic Story Behind My Song OUT ON THE WIND by Thursday’s Child from the album “Carry My Thoughts” (2016) https://www.reverbnation.com/thursdayschilduk PRICKLE-EYE BUSH by Ninebarrow from the album “The Waters And The Wild” (2018) https://www.ninebarrow.co.uk The Soundbite Spotlight CUSTOMANTHEMS MUSIC PRODUCTIONS “Professional songs for songwriters at an "entry-level" cost” https://www.customanthems.com/home Put yourself in the Soundbite Spotlight, our free service to the business of music. http://folkcasters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/clubs-pubs-venues-promoters-tell-world.html TOMORROW’S WORLD by Robert Wheaton from the album “Tomorrow’s World” (2017) https://www.facebook.com/RobertWheatonDevon/ RAISE A GLASS TO THE MORNING by David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes from the album “Here Comes Tomorrow” (2017) https://www.facebook.com/davidhershawandsandieforbes TOMORROW WILL BE FINE by Mick Shepherd from the album “Truth & Heartbreak” (2018) https://smichael920gmailcom.bandcamp.com/releases Story Behind My Song VERSES ON DANIEL GOOD by Bird In The Belly from the album “The Crowing” (2018) https://www.facebook.com/birdinthebelly/ THE BUSKER by Roger Pugh from the album "A Colourful Journey" (2018) https://roger-pugh.co.uk MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMS by The Albion Band from the album “Happy Accident” (1998) http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/artist/albion-band/ METHOD IN THE MADNESS by The Company Of Players from the album “Shakespeare Songs” (2018) http://companyofplayers.bandcamp.com/ CAN’T QUOTE SHAKESPEARE by Phil Hare from the album “A Stranger I Came” (2018) http://www.phil-hare-guitarist.co.uk/index.html …and The Outro EVERYWHERE I GO by Phil Cooper from the album “Thoughts & Observations” (2018) http://phil-cooper.co.uk For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: Rewind Special. We step back from the constant cascade of brand new releases and take a bite – often a second or third bite – from records that are still new but maybe no longer brand spanking new. The first scuffs are on the sleeve notes. At least one has got an unfortunate coffee ring on the back of the jacket, and a couple of the CDs have got mixed up in each other's cases… FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: ROVING BLADE by Stick In The Wheel from the album “Follow Them True” (2018) http://www.stickinthewheel.com BLACK ANNIS by Said The Maiden from the album “Here’s A Health” (2018) http://www.saidthemaiden.co.uk THE WITCH TWISTS THE PINS by The Rowan Amber Mill from the album “Harvest The Ears” (2018) https://rowanambermill.bandcamp.com SENSE OF FAMILY by Ross Ainslie from the album “Sanctuary” (2018) http://rossainslie.com/holding/ THE WORLD’S END by Plant & Taylor from the album “Goodbye, Prairie Girl” (2018) https://www.plantandtaylor.com GREEN UNSTOPPING by The Rheingans Sisters from the album “Bright Field” (2018) https://www.rheinganssisters.co.uk LIFE OF PLENTY by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018) https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/ THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD by Nic Norton & The County Band from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018) https://www.facebook.com/nicnortonband/ THREE-LEGGED RACE by Minnie Birch from the album “Tethered” (2017) http://www.minniebirch.co.uk/ TALL, DARK, HANDSOME STRANGER by Millbrig from the album “Millbrig” (2018) http://www.millbrigmusic.com YOU BELONG WITH ME by The Mellowship from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018) http://www.themellowship.co.uk/ THE LAST TRAIN / BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com/ DRUNKEN SERENADE (Including THE BANSHEE REEL) by Merry Hell from the EP “Bury Me Naked” (2018) http://www.merryhell.co.uk COD LIVER OIL AND THE ORANGE JUICE by Findlay Napier from the album “Glasgow” (2017) http://www.findlaynapier.com ZILLIONAIRE by Zoe Mulford from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018) http://zoemulford.com BRING BACK HOME by Ange Hardy from the album “Bring Back Home” (2018) https://www.angehardy.com FERRYMAN by Thomson & York from the album “Circle Of Life” (2017) https://www.facebook.com/Thomson-York-183479445435837/ WICKER MAN / LANDLORD’S DAUGHTER by Spiral Dance from the album “Land And Legend” (2017) http://www.spiraldance.com.au/ HEY THAT’S NO WAY TO SAY GOODBYE by Reid Jamieson from the album “Dear Leonard: The Cohen Collection” (2017) http://www.reidjamieson.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. News of an especially special show on the current tour of England by Peter Knight and John Spiers. Peter Knight & John Spiers tour - March 2018 9 - Leicester: Guildhall 10 - Halesworth: The Cut 11 - Lincoln: Performing Arts Centre 12 - Sheffield: Greystones 14 - Hexham: The Queen’s Hall 15 - Leyland: Fox Lane Sports and Social Club 16 - Settle: Victoria Hall 17 - Liverpool: The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic 18 - Bishop’s Castle: The Town Hall 19 - Nettlebed: Folk Club 21 - Fareham: Ashcroft Arts Centre 22 - Basingstoke: The Forge at the Anvil 23 - Corsham: The Pound Arts Centre 24 - Calstock: Arts Centre 25 - Topsham: Matthews Hall 27 - Bridgwater: Arts Centre For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: We meet a big man with a big hammer and we get bare naked. We stir the Alphabetti Folketti pan, visit Ireland for an audio controversy, and say 'balls' to a tortoise. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… THE KNIGHT’S GHOST by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman from the album “Personae” (2018) SO HIGH WE LOSE OUR MINDS by Joey Costello Single release (2018) SEASONS by Adam James Sorensen from the album “Dust Cloud Refrain” (2018) BURY ME NAKED by Merry Hell Single release (2018) BARE by Gem Andrews from the album “North” (2018) The Story Behind My Song JOHN HENRY’S GHOST / JOHN HENRY (instrumental) by Dan Cunningham from the album “Appalachian Song” (2013) JOHN HENRY By Trail West from the album “Rescattermastered” (2016) Alphabetti Folketti A Folk Lexicon: G is for Guitar featuring: Cat Nip Rag (excerpt) by Ken Nicol Big Bill Blues (excerpt) by Big Bill Broonzy Oud Solo (excerpt) by Alsarah & The Nubatones My Dear Boy by John Renbourne Barnes Morris by Ralph McTell Time Will Show The Wiser by Fairport Convention The Wood And The Wire by Jason Whelan PADDY TAYLOR'S / HOLD THE REINS / FAMOUS BALLYMOT by Caroline Keane & Tom Delany from the album “Never Say Goodbye, Say Good Luck” (2018) EDGES by Inni-K Single Release (2018) The Insanely Mental Instrumental Crazily Good Tunes With Nutty Titles! BALLS TO BALLS by 4Square from the album “Fuel” (2016) …and The Outro OLD, OLD, OLD by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman from the album “Personae” (2018) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS SHOW: A brand new regular feature for you - Alphabetti Folketti - in which I’ll be getting out my big pan of spaghetti letters in tomato sauce, giving it a stir, and seeing which letter floats to the surface. Yes, it’s a pasta-based random letter generator which will develop into a folkie lexicon, an A-to-Z on toast of all things related to our kind of music. Which letter will the spaghetti pan produce? FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… STARLIGHT by The Mellowship from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018) BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Andy Comley Single release (2017) FLOWERS by Clint Slate from the album “Woodn Bones” (2017) The Story Behind The Song AE FOND KISS by Amelia Jocelyn from the album “Bonnie Songs From The West Of Scotland” (2017) KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE by Moonrakers from the album “Tides” (2017) CARA MIA by Wilson McGladdery from the album “Gus & Gladders” (2018) MEET ON THE LEDGE by Greta Van Fleet from the album "From The Fires" (2017) SLOTH by Richard Thompson from the album “Acoustic Rarities” (2017) OUT OF TOWN by Ken Nicol from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017) ALPHABETTI FOLKETTI S is for Spirogyra DANGEROUS DAVE / RUNAWAY by Spirogyra from the album “Old Boot Wine” (1972 - re-released 2018) SUNRISE (WITH HARMONIES) by Ivor Game Single release (2018) STRANGER IN MY SHOES by Joshu Single release (2018) …and The Outro DOWN BY THE FIRE by The Mellowship from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We have a handful of Willies - steady now! - that’s three songs or tunes about blokes called Bill. There’s a couple of Stories Behind a couple of Songs, and we’ll be settling once and for all, that age old question about whose best: men or women. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: FUN OF IT by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com FEBRUARY THUNDER by Zoe Mulford from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2017) http://zoemulford.com LIZA JANE by Hot Rock Pilgrims from the album “Squirrel Hunting” (2017) https://www.hotrockpilgrims.com PENNY THE HERO by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife Of Urban Law” (2017) http://www.gigspanner.com THE SPOOKY THEME by The Spooky Men's Chorale from the album "Tooled Up" (2004) https://spookymen.com BULLY IN THE ALLEY by She Shanties from the album “Futtock Shrouds” (2018) http://sheshanties.com THE CROW’S VISIT by String Sisters from the album “Between Wind And Water” (2018) http://www.stringsisters.net CHASING SHADOWS by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) http://www.samkelly.org The Story Behind My Song WILLIAM by The Foxglove Trio from the album “Distant Havens” (2017) http://www.thefoxglovetrio.co.uk WILLIAM AND WIZARDS by Heather Downie from the album “Nae Sweets For Shy Bairns” (2018) http://www.heatherdownie.co.uk SWEET WILLIAM’S GHOST by Said The Maiden from the album “Here’s A Health” (2017) http://www.saidthemaiden.co.uk DETECTORISTS THEME and JEFFERSON'S TORCH by Johnny Flynn from the album "Sillion" (2017) http://johnny-flynn.com SLOW DECAY by Sarah McQuaid from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper it Could Get Dangerous” (2018) http://www.sarahmcquaid.com The Story Behind My Song MY SWEET WHISKEY by The Fonsecas from the album “Where The River Meets The Sea” (27 April 2018) https://www.thefonsecas.co.uk THE ROAD by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. INTERVIEW SPECIAL: DAMH THE BARD. Pagan singer-songwriter Damh The Bard (aka Dave The Bard, aka Dave Smith) has launched a career-defining musical project - a telling of the ancient story cycle called Y Mabinogi, based on the traditional bardic tales contained in the earliest native British writings, The Mabinogion. It’s a very impressive and ambitious concept, and Dave tells us all about the story, and what has prompted him to retell it for a modern audience. Along the way we discuss national identity, mistletoe, ravens, sacred horses and whether the UK’s most prominent pagan performer can break into the mainstream folk music scene. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: PROLOGUE (edited) ANNWN WHO IS THIS COMING? RHIANNON THESE HOLLOW HILLS by Damh The Bard all from the album "Y Mabinogi: The First Branch" (2017) MATTY GROVES by Damh The Bard from the album "Tales From The Crow Man" (2009) PAGAN WAYS by Damh The Bard from the album "The Cauldron Born" (2008) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Who gives a fox for folk? We do! FolkCast puts out the call for your favourite live performers, the ones who not only play great music but also put on a good show, the ones who go the extra yard, the ones who tell stories, share a joke, and actually engage with the paying punters. Get in touch by email and tell the world about your favourites. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: The Intro… OVER AGAIN by Stick In The Wheel from the album “Follow Them True” (2018) NEW YEAR MORNING by Sandtimer Single release (2018) NEW BEGINNINGS by Sarah McQuaid from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous” (2 February 2018) DARK DAYS AND HEYS / TAMPERED TWILIGHT by Spiral Dance from the album “Land And Legend” (2017) Story Behind My Song BLOODFOX by Talitha Rise from the album “The Abandoned Orchid House” (February 2018) REYNARDINE by Red Shoes from the album “It Isn’t Over Yet” (2017) THE FOX / BLACKBIRD SCHOTTISCHE by Methera from the album “Vortex” (2016) THE FOX by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018) FINDING HOME by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Band” (9 February 2018) THE BLIND FIDDLER / GALWAY FARMER by Show Of Hands from the album “As You Were” (2004) The Insanely Mental Instrumental DICK’S MAGGOT / HARE’S MAGGOT by Purcell’s Polyphonic Party from the album “Purcell’s Polyphonic Party: An Invitation To Dance” (2017) THE TAROT DECK by Nic Norton & The County Band from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018) … And The Outro AS I ROVED OUT by Stick In The Wheel from the album “Follow Them True” (2018) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Welcome to the start of a Happy New Year of the latest and greatest from the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… BOSTON CITY by Damien O’Kane from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018) http://damienokane.co.uk WISHING WELL by Skipinnish Single release (2017) https://www.skipinnish.com ANSWER THE KNOCK AT THE DOOR by Zoe Mulford from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018) http://zoemulford.com The Story Behind My Song THE SONG O’ THE CLYDE by Amelia Jocelyn from the album “Bonnie Songs From The West Of Scotland” (2017) http://www.ameliajocelyn.com TOM IN THE FRONT by Peatbog Faeries from the album “Live @ 25” (2017) http://www.peatbogfaeries.com DH’FHALBH MO RUN AIR AN AISEIG by Maeve Mackinnon from the album “Strì” (2018) https://www.maevemackinnon.com INTRODUCTION / SWEET LOVING FRIENDSHIP by The Transports from the album “The Transports: A Tale Of Exile And Migration” (2017) http://www.thetransportsproduction.co.uk HORIZONTO by Ben Robertson from the EP “North” benrobertsonmusic.bandcamp.com THE BREEZY SUMMER AIR by Helen Dorothy from the album “Light Time & Sound” http://www.helendorothy.com The Story Behind The Song FREMINGTON BEACH by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” http://www.greghancockmusic.com REASONS FOR WAITING by Honeyfeet and TIME OF THE SEASON by Jackie Oates and MOONCHILD by The Naked King from the album “The Self Preservation Society” (2018) https://www.eccrecords.co.uk/product/the-self-preservation-society/ LO AND BEHOLD by Minnie Birch from the album “Tethered” (2017) http://www.minniebirch.co.uk TRIP TO SKYE / BRETON AN DRO / THA CAT AND THE CAPO by Spoil The Dance from the album “Fairer Skies” (2017) http://www.spoilthedance.com …and The Outro DANCING IN PUDDLES by Damien O’Kane from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018) http://damienokane.co.uk For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A marvellously magical mix of music for a merry Christmas and a cool Yule! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: IT'S ONLY CHRISTMAS TIME by Kludo White from the album “The Christmas Album” (2012) WINTER ECLIPSE by Beta Radio from the album “The Songs The Season Brings Vol 1-4” (2015) CHRISTMAS LITE by Milton Hide Single release (2017) The Biggest Santa Claus Of All… 1950s Radio Advertisement TOO MANY SANTAS by Maxwell, Miranda, Parsley from the album “Catskill Christmas” (2016) CHRISTMAS IS CALLING by Julia P Single release (2017) “Eggnog! Certainly!” An excerpt from Christmas Eve (1986) A BIT OF MAGIC by Daniel Nestlerode Single release I WATCH THE SNOW by Daria Kulesh from the EP “Vasilisa” (2017) TO THE ANGELS OUT THERE by Rebecca Hosking Single release (2017) “I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess…” An excerpt from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) HERE COMES CHRISTMAS by Davidson/MacFarlane Single release (2015) I DON’T WANT AN IPAD… (I JUST WANT WORLD PEACE) by Skinner & T’Witch Single release (2017) MIDNIGHT MASS, CHRISTMAS EVE by The Citizen (aka Ken O’Duffy) Single release (2017) IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME by Jimmy Lee Morris Single release (2017) Christmas Day In The Workhouse recited by Ed Asner An excerpt from “The Gathering” (1977) CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE MORNING by Canny Fettle from the album “Still Gannin' Canny” (2016) “I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year!” Sir Seymour Hicks An excerpt from Scrooge (1935) CHRISTMAS MORNING / SCROOGE’S CHANGE OF HEART by GreenMatthews from the album “A Christmas Carol - A Folk Opera” THOUGHT OF SNOW by Neil Thomson and Gerry Cambridge from the album "Shore Crab" (2016) AND IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN by Rich Krueger Single release (2017) SNOW by Sleeping At Last from the album “Christmas Collection Vol 1” (2017) SEASON’S BRIGHT by Robert Land and Emily Ewing Single release (2017) It's O! To Be In Devon At The Merry Christmas Time / CHRISTMAS BELLS by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017) "Hello, Bedford Falls! Merry Christmas!" An excerpt from It's A Wonderful Life (1947) DOWN AT THE BILLET ON BOXING DAY by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) PIPER AT CAPHEATON by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) THE BOAR'S HEAD by KIVA from the album "Yuletide" (2014) DECK THE HALLS by Andrews Massey Duo from the album “Make Merry” (2013) “If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year's!” An excerpt from Die Hard (1988) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: An unofficial theme of Sisterhood develops throughout the show. Folkie sisters are doing it for themselves! And the brothers join in the fun, too. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro... INNER SANCTUARY by Ross Ainsley from the album “Sanctuary” (2017) COLD HAILY WINDY NIGHT by Fish Out Of Water from the EP “Hares On The Mountain” (2017) THE BLOOD OF THE HUNT by The Warp/The Weft from the album “Mapping An Absense” (2017) THE BIRD IN THE BUSH by Said The Maiden from the album “Here’s A Health” (2017) SISTERS THREE by Ange Hardy from the album “Bring Back Home” (2017) BOLD RILEY by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife of Urban Law” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Cheryl York tells us about... TINKERBOROUGH by Thomson & York from the album “Circle Of Life” (2017) VASILISA by Daria Kulesh Single release (2017) VIDEO SPHAGNUM MASS FOR A DEAD QUEEN by Karine Palwart from the album “A Pocket Of Wind Resistance” (2017) I WAS A YOUNG MAN by Martin Carthy from the album “Shearwater” (1972 - re-released 2017) PINCH OF SNUFF by Five Hand Reel from the album “Earl O’Moray” (1978 - re-released 2017) CITY' CRY by Shelagh McDonald from the album “Stargazer” (1971 - re-released 2017) The Story Behind My Song Greg Hancock tells us about… JONI MITCHELL'S GUITAR by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” (2017) LOVE ME LIKE A ROCK by The Wailin’ Jennys from the album “Fifteen” (2018) The Story Behind My Song Ffion Mair tells us about… BRANWEN by The Foxglove Trio from the album “Distant Havens” (2017) … And The Outro ESCAPING GRAVITY by Ross Ainsley from the album “Sanctuary” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A 2017 retrospective - more music from releases we've featured this year. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: GYPSY LADDIE by The Rachel Hamer Band from the album “Hard Ground” (2017) IF YOU WERE A MOUNTAIN by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “Marble Town” (2017) OLD GLORY BLUES by Neil McSweeney from the album “A Coat Worth Wearing” (2017) NEVERTHELESS by Old Blind Dogs from the album “A Room With A View” (2017) Story Behind My Song NO SING by Chris Tye from the album “Stronger In Numbers” (2017) PASSING ON THE LOVE by The Roving Crows from the album “Bury Me Naked” (2017) HAND THAT FEEDS YOU by Keston Cobblers Club from the album “Almost Home” (2017) The Insanely Mental Instrumental DIS FOUND HARMONIUM by The Hut People from the album “Routes” (2017) THE DINNER BELL by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017) Story Behind My Song RUN by Roxanne de Bastion from the album “Heirlooms & Hearsay” (2017) IN THE MORNING by Sam Airey from the album “In Darkened Rooms” WESTERN APPROACHES by Steamchicken from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) THE RUGGED SAILOR SET by The Twisted Twenty from the album “The Twisted Twenty” (2017) TAKE ME HOME by Jimmy Lee Morris from the album “Gallery” (2017) HUGHIE GRAEME by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) TWO RECRUITIN’ SERGEANTS by Auld Hat New Heids from the album “Auld Hat New Heids Vol 1” (2017) DING DONG DOLLAR by Findlay Napier / Glasgow Song Guild from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) THIS OLD LIFE by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A whale of a show! We meet a British naval hero who wasn’t Lord Nelson; hear topical songs about tragedies averted; and play songs that put the “FUN” into funeral. We get Insanely Mental with an Underground Instrumental, and we find out what happens when you mix bluegrass with thrash metal to create a folkie Frankenstein’s monster! All that, and Stories Behind two Songs recorded just for us by the people who wrote them. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… GREENLAND WHALE by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) ADMIRAL BENBOW by John Dory from the album “Street Songs” (1996) YouTube BRAVE BENBOW by Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp from the album “The Poacher's Fate” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Jon Bennett tells us about… THE SINGER by Moonrakers from the album “Tides” (2017) ADRIFT, ADRIFT by Rosie Hood from the album “The Beautiful & The Actual” (2017) DARK WATER by The Young ‘Uns from the album “Strangers” (2017) The Insanely Mental Instrumental MIND THE GAP by Assembly Lane from the album “Northbound” (2017) THUNDERHEAD by The Native Howl from the album “Thrash Grass” (2017) FINAL ARRANGEMENTS by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) I WISH I WAS IN HEAVEN SITTING DOWN and A NEW ROAD by Mark T. from the album “From Blues To Rembetika” (2017) QUIET GIANT by Emma Langford from the album “Quiet Giant” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Ian Churchward tells of the mystery of... THE DUBLIN KING by The Legendary Ten Seconds from the album “Murray And Blue” (2017) THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN by Leatherat from the album “Garden Of Eden” (2007) Leatherat play their final gig on December 16 2017 JOHNNY SANDS by Peter Fergus McClelland from the album “The Turn Of The Tide” (2017) …and The Outro THE ROSE by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A short sharp blast of new singles and releases that wouldn't fit into our regular show. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows. FolkCast Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: WILLOW BABY by Tara Velarde FOR YOUR HEALTH by Edan Laniado SECRET by Circumnavigate THE AGEING SECRET AGENT by Skinner & T'Witch For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: We make a return trip to Glasgow, we’ve a trio of Hallowe'en treats, we have three guests dropping by to tell us the Stories Behind Their Songs, and we take a squint at interesting and topical new recordings from the USA. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… ROLL IN MY SWEET BABY’S ARMS by Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson from the album “Right At Home: Live At Mount Hooley” (2017) OVERTURNED BOAT by Dusty Cut from the album “Hawaii” (2017) CAPE CORNWALL by Jupiter Owls from the album “The Fallow Cry Of The Jupiter Owls” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG THE DEAR GREEN PLACE by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante from the album “The Dear Green Place” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG YOUNG GOTHS IN THE NECROPOLIS by Findlay Napier from the album “Glasgow” (2017) BREATH YOU IN by Ashton Lane Single release (2017) OVER THE FIELDS by Blue Rose Code from the album “The Water Of Leith” (2017) SEARCHING FOR LAND by Lucy Kitchen from the album “Sun To My Moon” (2017) FORFARSHIRE (featuring Steve Knightley) by Kirsty Merryn from the album “She & I” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG LANDLORD by Jim Page from the album “A Handful Of Songs” (2017) WALK TOGETHER by Hot Tamale Single release (2017) HOLDING ON TO ME by Lane Norberg from the EP “Under The Trees” (2017) THE WHITE WITCH by Heg & The Wolf Chorus from the album “Raising The Fires” (2016) WITCHES FLIGHT by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) HALLOWEEN by Skinner And T’Witch from the album “The Fool’s Journey” (2017) … and The Outro THE ROAD TO THE NORTH / LASSES PASS THE BRANDY by Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson from the album “Right At Home: Live At Mount Hooley” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: Brand new scrumpings from the FolkCast orchard which is groaning under the weight of this season’s fruity folk, ripe folk-rock, scrumptious singer-songwriter and rather tasty roots type music. We sing songs of trees, of gallows trees, of pirates and highwaymen. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows. WEBSITE: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: The Intro… TAKE THE POWER BACK by Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow from the album “Simplify” (2017) http://www.bobhillary.com THE TREE by Marek Dusil Blend from the EP “Raw” (2017) https://www.reverbnation.com/marekdusilblend UK gig 26 Oct 2017: https://www.thegladpub.co.uk/events PLANE TREE by Banter from the album “Yes” (2017) http://www.banter.band DANCE AROUND THE GALLOWS TREE by Magpie Lane from the album “Three Quarter Time” (2017) http://www.magpielane.co.uk POOR WILL AND THE JOLLY HANGMAN by Richard Thompson from the album “Acoustic Rarities” (2017) http://www.richardthompson-music.com PEGGY AND THE SOLDIER by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife Of Urban Law” (2017) http://www.gigspanner.com The Story Behind My Song TREACHERY AT THE BLUE ANCHOR by Trouble At Mill from the album “Brindle Ballads” (2017) https://www.troubleatmill.com SAUCY BOLD ROBBER by Pilgrims’ Way from the album “Stand And Deliver” (2017) http://www.pilgrims-way.net PIRATE GOLD by Skullthuggery from the album “Oh No! Not More Songs About Pirates!” (2017) http://www.destructors.co.uk/buy/4571969932/skullthuggery-by-skullthuggery/8798714 The Insanely Mental Instrumental THE FIRST STRAW by Ken Nicol from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017) https://kennicol.com THE BANKS OF SWEET PRIMROSES by Blackthorn Band from the album “Hobgoblin Music: 40 Years” (2017) The Story Behind My Song LULLABYE by James Parkin from the album “My Cure” (2017) http://jamesparkinmusic.com/ WHO’S GOING TO HOLD YOUR HAND? by Hope In High Water from the album “Never Settle” (2017) https://www.hopeinhighwater.com IT ISN’T OVER YET by Red Shoes from the album “It Isn’t Over Yet” (2017) http://www.redshoes-music.com/index.html THE JANUARY GIRL by The Foxglove Trio from the album "Distant Havens" (2017) http://www.thefoxglovetrio.co.uk …The Outro LET THE MOMENT HIT YOU GENTLY by Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow from the album “Simplify” (2017) http://www.bobhillary.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: Help yourself to another collection of tangy and tasty choice pickings from the musical buffet that we call 'folk'. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows. WEBSITE: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: THE INTRO… Ravynstoun by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) -- A303 (Radio Edit) by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” (2017) -- The One Man Folk Band by Neil Brophy Single release (2017) -- Lean On Me Love by Merry Hell from the EP “Come On, England” (2017) -- Building Ships by Findlay Napier from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) -- THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Little Piece Of Tin by Andy Harding from the album “Tuesday Night Troubadour” (2017) -- The Dear Green Place by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante from the album “The Dear Green Place” (2017) -- THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Love & Freedom by New Celeste from the album “A Perfect Sky” (2016) also single release (2017) -- THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Friggin’ Polska by Frigg from the album “Frost On Fiddles” (2017) -- Ocean Of The Free by Skippinish from the album “The Seventh Wave” (2017) -- THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Joyce by Thursday’s Child from the album “Carry My Thoughts” (2016) -- Windwhistle Hill by Alison & Jack from the album “Adzooks!” (2017) -- Be Someone Better by Dougal’s Jumper Single release (2017) -- Cable Street by The Young ‘Uns from the album “Strangers” (2017) -- …AND THE OUTRO The Day We Went To War by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A focus on new singles from singer-songwriters and indie-folk bands, plus chamber folk, dance instrumentals and trad. songs. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows. WEBSITE: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: The Intro… Eagle Eye by Mancunia from the album “Turn Towards The Sun” (2017) -- On A Stage by Elijah James and The Nightmares from the EP “Live From Elevator Studios” (2017) -- Analytical & Open by Gallery 47 Single release (2017) -- Magnificent by Speak, Brother Single release (2017) -- Drifter by Richard Sutton Single release (2017) -- The Story Behind My Song Michael James tells us about… Girls Like You by Michael James and The Bedheads Single Release (2017) -- City Skies by Jay Ebby East Single release (2017) -- Chamber Folk The Butterfly / Kodo by Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble from the album “Painted” (2017) -- The Three Ravens by The Twisted Twenty from the album “The Twisted Twenty” (2017) -- Night Mouse by The Routes Quartet from the album “Windrose” (2017) -- Sovay by Magpie Lane from the album “Three Quarter Time” (2017) -- Through The Seasons Will Pound from the album “Through The Season” (To be released 2018) -- Blackwaterside by Karin Grandal-Park And Karl Robins from the album “The Snows They Melt The Soonest” (2017) -- Jump At The Sun by Banter from the album “Yes” (2017) -- The Trees They Do Grow High by Georgia Lewis from the album “The Bird Who Sings Freedom” (2017) -- The Outro… Posillipo / Reels by Mancunia from the album “Turn Towards The Sun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The newest song and the oldest song, long songs and short songs, tribute songs and angry songs, songs of summer and songs of season's end. And a tune with a daft title. All folkie life is here! * Free Kazoo subject to terms and conditions. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… The Banks Of Newfoundland by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) -- Summer Rose by Nigel Brown from the album “Looking For The Rising Sun” (2017) -- Summer by Elephant Sessions from the album “All We Have Is Now” (2017) -- Summer by David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes from the album “Here Comes Tomorrow” (2017) -- Last Night Of Summer by Ian Bland from the album “Everything And Nothing” (2016) -- One For Jo by Bert Jansch from the album “LA Turnaround” (1974) -- 70s’s Bert by Pairdown from the album “Reach To Ring” (2017) -- Far Too Long by Apples … I’m Home from the album “Against The Tide” (2017 -- These Days Are Gone by Nescora from the album “Some Place Some Where” (2017) -- THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL The Back Of The Change House / The Nine Pint Coggie / John Of Badenyon / Och Is Duine Truagh Mi (Strathspey and Reels) by Ryan Young from the album “Ryan Young” (2017) -- THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Stew Simpson tells us about… Alice by Hadrian’s Union from the album “Aural Borderalis” (2017) -- Not With A Bang by Simon Scardinelli Single release (2017) -- A Melody Of Emmett’s Yodels by Yodel Song Released on 78rpm disc (1902) Available online as part of the Great 78 Project -- The Trysting Tree by Vision Thing from the EP “The Trysting Tree” (2017) -- THE OUTRO… The Ramblin’ Rover by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. This edition: songs of protest, songs of the outsider and the isolated, songs to stir the spirit and songs of unity. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… Through The Trees by Nancy Kerr from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) http://www.shakethechains.com Refugee by The Roving Crows from the album “Bury Me Naked” (2017) http://www.rovingcrows.com/ Refugee by Reg Meuross from the album “Faraway People” (2017) http://www.regmeuross.com STORY BEHIND MY SONG Stew Simpson tells us about… Wandering Winnie by Hadrian’s Union from the album “Aural Borderalis” (2017) http://www.hadriansunion.co.uk/ Been On The Road So Long by Auld Hats New Heids from the album “Auld Hats New Heids Vol 1” https://www.fraserbruce.co.uk/auld-hat---new-heids The Derwentwater Lights by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) http://www.devilswater.co.uk Until One Day by Georgia Lewis from the album “The Bird Who Sings Freedom” (2017) http://www.georgialewis.co.uk THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL The 5-8 Set by Solasta Recorded Live http://www.solastaband.com/ KICKSTARTER: http://bit.ly/solastakickstarter Wayfaring Stranger by Daniel Nestlerode from the album “Almost Home” https://www.nestlerode.co.uk Small Towns by Mondegreen from the EP “Small Towns” (2017) https://heymondegreen.bandcamp.com/album/small-towns-single Come On, England! by Merry Hell from the EP “Come On, England!” (2017) http://www.merryhell.co.uk Warriors’ Cry by Christine Weir from the album “Weir Celts” (2017) http://www.christineweir.co.za/ THE OUTRO… We Shall Overcome by Shake The Chains from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) http://www.shakethechains.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. A ton of great new sounds from the Folkosphere to share with you, plus there’s nudity… with a steampunk morris dancer, there’s sex… with a cuckoo, and there’s an Insanely Mental Instrumental that will drive Homer Simpson crazy, and there are a trio of new songs inspired by classics. FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… Sheepcrook And Black Dog by Offa Rex from the album “The Queen Of Hearts” (2017) http://www.decemberists.com/news/offa-rex/ Sheepcrook And Black Dog (excerpt) by Steeleye Span from the album “Below The Salt” (1972) http://steeleyespan.org.uk Nothing Matters Anymore by Richard Sutton Single, 2017 http://www.richard-sutton.com/ No One Listens by Nigel Brown from the album “Waiting For The Rising Sun” (2017) https://www.nigelbrownmusic.com Better Days (Radio Mix) by Thomas John Single, 2017 http://thomasjohnmusic.com/index/ STORY BEHIND HIS SONG The Maid Of Llanwellyn Story told by Andrew Weighill-Richards Song sung by John Shepherd, recorded live at Rhyl Folk Club The Rocks Of The Brae by Ben Robertson Unreleased recording, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/BenRobertsonMusic I Pity The Poor Immigrant (Excerpt) by Bob Dylan from the album John Wesley Harding (1967) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley_Harding_(album) A Belated Reflection On Bob Dylan’s I Pity The Poor Immigrant Fifty Years After The Fact by Ian Bland from the album “Everything And Nothing” (2017) http://ianbland.com.au THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Oh My Doughnuts by Pons Aelius from the album “Captain Glen’s Comfort” (2017) http://ponsaeliusmusic.com Heaven Knows by Bella Gaffney from the album “Heaven Knows” (2017) http://www.bellagaffney.co.uk The Cuckoo’s Nest (excerpt) by Ashley Hutching’s Morris On Band from the album “Morris On The Road” (2005) http://www.ashleyhutchings.com The Cuckoo's Nest by TradArrr from the album "Further Tales Of Love! Death! and Treachery!" (2017) http://www.tradarrr.com THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Stew Simpson tells us about Body To Body by Hadrian’s Union from the album “Aural Borderalis” (2017) http://www.hadriansunion.co.uk http://www.spencertunick.com Easy Rider (Banjo Version) by Eddie Berman Single release (2017) https://www.eddiebermanmusic.com Imagined England by Lostboy From the EP “Lost Boy” (2017) https://www.lostboyduo.co.uk …AND THE OUTRO The Old Churchyard Offa Rex from the album “The Queen Of Hearts” (2017) http://www.decemberists.com/news/offa-rex/ For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We run away with the gypsies, we ask “who da man?”, we have slip jigs, reels and Slip Jigs And Reels. We’ll stop to smell the roses, we go crazy with goblins and people drop by to tell us the stories behind their songs. Oh, and Yellow Car! FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: THE INTRO… E.G.A. by Greg Russell from the album “Inclined To Be Red” (2017) http://www.gregrussellfolk.co.uk Rock Ferry by Mike West from the EP “Rusted” (2017) https://mikewest333.bandcamp.com/music Oxford Blue by Ed Lofstedt from the EP “Sweep Me Away” (2017) https://edlofstedt.bandcamp.com STORY BEHIND MY SONG Them Old Bones by Jo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls from the album “Them Old Bones” (2017) https://www.olddryskulls.com Gypsy by Steamchicken from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) http://www.steamchicken.co.uk Whistling Gypsy Rover by Alison & Jack from the album “Adzooks!” (2017) http://www.alisonandjack.co.uk Gypsy by Carol Laula from the album “The Bones Of It” (2016) http://www.carollaula.co.uk/index1.html INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Accordions To The Goblins! by Tori Tango from the album “For One Touch” (2017) http://www.juretori.com Be The Man by The Young ‘Uns single release (2017) http://www.theyounguns.co.uk Man In The Long Black Coat by Vision Thing from the album “Lights” (2017) http://www.visionthingband.com STORY BEHIND MY SONG I Sat Beside Myself Today by Alan & The Big Hand from the album “Yellow Car No Return” (2017) http://www.alanmcclure.co.uk Slip Jigs by Allan Yn Y Fan from the album “NEWiD” (2016) http://www.ayyf.co.uk Slip Jigs And Reels by Steve Tilston from the album “The Greening Wind” (1999) http://www.stevetilston.com Reels - Paddy Canny's Pigeon On The Gate / The Dairy Maid by Cormac Begley from the album “Cormac Begley” (2016) http://www.cormacbegley.com Roses In The Snow And Drought by Joanne Rand from the album “Roses In The Snow And Drought” (2017) http://joannerandmusic.com The Sun And The Rose by Damh The Bard from the album Spirit Of Albion (2006) https://www.paganmusic.co.uk …AND THE OUTRO Storylines by Greg Russell from the album “Inclined To Be Red” (2017) http://www.gregrussellfolk.co.uk For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The latest releases from the Folkosphere, plus a tribute to Vin Garbutt. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: Wings by Vin Garbutt from the album "Plugged!" (1995) http://www.vingarbutt.com Jolly Good Jigs / Atween Da Watters by Vair, from the album “A Place In Time” (2017) https://www.facebook.com/pg/VairBand/about/ Little Trophies by Pog, from the album “Little Trophies” (2017) http://www.worldofbeardandpog.co.uk/pogwash/index.html STORY BEHIND MY SONG Mandolin Dreams by Jimmy Lee Morris, from the album “Gallery” (2017) http://www.jimmyleemorris.com Broken Faucet (Acoustic Mix) by Alex Seel, single release (July 14th 2017) https://alexseel.com/home My Son John by The Drystones, from the album “We Happy Few” (2017) http://www.thedrystones.co.uk The Hills Of Kandahar by Rosie Hood from the album “The Beautiful & The Actual” (2017) http://www.rosiehood.co.uk THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Pimentons Torrats amb Oli i Sal by Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble from the album “Painted” (2017) https://www.joebroughton.com/the-folk-ensemble THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Tombola by Jason McNiff from the album “Rain Dries Your Eyes” (2017) https://www.jasonmcniff.com Pictures by Hope In High Water from the album “Never Settle” (2017) https://www.hopeinhighwater.com Pleatings On The Water by Gian Luca & The Oak from the EP “The Flowers Never Grown” (2017) http://www.gianlucamusicpage.com Cumha Ni Mhic Raghnaill by Whyte from the album Fairich (2016) http://www.whytenoise.co.uk Black Flies by Jo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls from the album “Them Old Bones” (2017) https://www.olddryskulls.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Take a spin back down the years to catch up with artists featured in June podcasts past. We hear new music from old favourites, plus brand new music from new friends with the latest releases. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: The Hills Of Arran by John Meed, from the album “The Hills Of Arran” (2015) http://johnmeed.net Put On The Grass Skirt by Daniel Patrick Quinn, from the EP “I, Sun” (2016) https://danielpatrickquinn.bandcamp.com Brigg Fair by Steamchicken, from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) http://www.steamchicken.co.uk Sir Lionel by The Demon Barbers from the album “Disco At The Tavern” (2015) http://www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk Two Sisters by Steeleye Span from the album “Dodgy Bastards” (2016) http://steeleyespan.org.uk The Elephant Tree by Green Diesel from the album “The Hangman’s Fee” (2017) http://greendieselfolk.com Looking For The Rising Sun by Nigel Brown from the album “Looking For The Rising Sun” (June 30th 2017) https://www.nigelbrownmusic.com The Wide Afternoon by Jack Harris from the album "The Wide Afternoon" (2017) http://jackharrismusic.com Dark Eyed Sailor by Ninebarrow from the album “Releasing The Leaves” (2016) http://www.ninebarrow.co.uk Burlesque Sky by Sandy Kilpatrick & The Origins Band (single, 2017) https://sandykilpatrick.bandcamp.com The Wren And The Salt Air by Jenny Sturgeon from the EP "The Wren And The Salt Air" (2017) https://www.jennysturgeonmusic.com INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Silence Of The Chickens by An Dha from the album “Celtivation” (June 30th, 2017) http://www.andha.co.uk The Puppet Master by Ryan Fox, digital single release (2017) http://www.ryanfoxmusic.co.uk Wedding Steps by Mosquito Cabaret from the EP “Lament of the Lonely Bloodsucker” (2017) https://mosquitocabaret.bandcamp.com Once by Solana from the album “Camino” (2017) https://solana.bandcamp.com Angeline The Baker by Jamie Francis from the album “The Patient Neighbour” (2017) https://www.jamiefrancismusic.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. On this edition of FolkCast we’ve got a hold full of songs about the sea! There are songs about racing on the sea, fishing on the sea and coming home from the sea. We’ve mariners, pirates, whalers and lost sailers. We’ve got boats and tides and ships and sails. That’s right, FolkCasters … it’s a naughty nautical special! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Heroes Of The Sea by Skippinish from the album “The Seventh Wave” (2017) Tanka 3 / Song Of A Seafarer by Nick Burbridge and Tim Cotterell from the album “Resolved” (2016) The Corsair / The Black Ship by Thursday’s Band from the album “All We Have In Common” (2016) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG The Pilot Gig by Six Sick Sheep from the EP “The Pilot Gig” (2017) Row Boys Row by The Changing Room from the album “Behind The Lace” (2015) Ye Mariners All by Fairport Convention from the album 50:50@50 (2017) Home Boys Home by The Ancient Bretons from the album “The First 30 Years” (2012) The Lost Sailor by Chris Manassah from the album “The Sun Destroys The Sky” (2017) Captain Ward by Kadia from the EP “The Outlandish Collection” (2017) (Listen to The Story Behind The Song of Captain Ward in FolkCast 062) SOUNDBITE SPOTLIGHT LaLaLa Presents: Åkervinda & The Ballina Whalers June 13th 2017 The Old Church, Stoke Newington Church St, N16 9ES London Music featured: Jag Haver Ingen Kärare by Akervinda and Pull Down Below by The Ballina Whalers Boats Cut A Water by The Black Guards from the EP “Drawn In” (2017) Tidal Bomb by Colin Onderdonk from the album “Proximity Effect” (2017) INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Doofer by Elephant Sessions from the album “ All We Have Is Now” (2017) All Rivers Flow To The Ocean by Magic Hour online release (2017) Sailing Too Close To The Wind by Merry Hell from the album “Bloodlines” (2016) For full details see the Shownotes for FolkCast 126 at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. In this edition of FolkCast we sing a couple of songs of the merry, merry month of May, we go to Gracelands, we wonder where the time has gone, we visit the court house to hear our brother speak, before not visiting Denver. Then we get wild in the country. It could be England, it could Ireland, it could be Wales … or it could be Transylvania! We go on a bug hunt with a flying Yeti and hear an Insanely Mental Instrumental with a mammoth title. There’s a song by a Victorian postman, and there’s a song about a Victorian miner. And then we break it all down and pack it all away with the final journey of a 1969 split screen camper van. That’s our bill of fare: we’ve got folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter, roots … and hardly any country music! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie Phil' Widdows Music featured: Bedfordshire May Carol by Jack Sharp from the album “From Here: English Folk Field Recordings” (2017) https://stickinthewheel.bandcamp.com/album/from-here-english-folk-field-recordings Woods in May by The Unthanks from the album “Diversions Vol. 4: The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake” (2017) http://www.the-unthanks.com Galway To Graceland by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “Marble Town” (2017) https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk Who Knows Where The Time Goes by Emily Maguire from the album “A Bit Of Blue” (2017) http://www.emilymaguire.com He’ll Fight by Speak, Brother, single release, (May, 2017) http://speakbrother.co.uk/home Denver by Joe Martin, from the EP “Small World” (2017) http://www.joemartinmusic.com In The Country by Police Dog Hogan, from the album “Wild By The Side Of The Road” (2017) https://policedoghogan.com Holyhead Ferry by Pairdown, from the album “Reach To Ring” (2017) https://pairdown.bandcamp.com/album/reach-to-ring SOUNDBITE Góbéfest - The UK’s first Transylvanian Hungarian festival of arts, music and culture Friday 12th - Sunday 14th May 2017, Albert Square, Manchester http://www.gobefest.com Music featured: 1.Ez van! - That's the way it goes 2. Sziva¦ürva¦üny - Rainbow 3. Fel - Towards the sky 4. Mindenkinek - To all Fireflies by Fly Yeti Fly from the album “Shine A Light In The Dark” (2017) http://flyyetifly.com/ INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Iain Macphail's Compliments To Chrissie Leatham / Cooper Of Stannerton Heugh / One-Horned Sheep by Alistair Anderson & Northlands from the album “Alistair Anderson & Northlands” (2017) http://www.alistairanderson.com/index.htm More Happy Than A King by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017) http://www.englishfiddle.com/the_songs_of_edward_capern/ Old Miner by Canny Fettle from the album “Still Gannin' Canny” (2017) http://www.cannyfettle.com Parachutes by India Electric Co from the EP “ECM1” (2017) http://indiaelectricco.com End Of The Road ('69 Campervan) by Jimmy Lee Morris, from the album “Gallery” (2017) http://www.jimmyleemorris.com For full details and clickable links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. In this edition: we build a railway, lose a lover or two to war, head to the hills, spend the night with drunken sailors, take a bite out of the Big Apple, rant against the modern world, go insane with a tinker, take the last train to Delhi and get lost in France before the whole thing ends in a Fiasco! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Iron Horses by Two Coats Colder from the album “Moment In Time” (2017) http://www.twocoatscolder.com The Bonny Light Horseman by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) https://www.siobhanmiller.com Love Me Forever by Skinner & T’Witch from the album “The Fool’s Journey” (2017) http://www.skinnerandtwitch.com Feature Fight by Chris Tye from the album “Stronger In Numbers” (2017) https://christyemusic.wordpress.com/category/news/ Hills Of Rome by Jason McNiff from the album “Rain Dries Your Eyes” (2017) https://www.jasonmcniff.com The Call by Neil McSweeney from the album “A Coat Worth Wearing” (2017) http://www.neilmcsweeney.com/ New York Love Song by The Roving Crows from the album “Bury Me Naked” (2017) http://www.rovingcrows.com Generation Rent (Radio Mix) by Megson from the EP “Generation Rent” (2017) http://www.megsonmusic.co.uk INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL(S) Reels - The Yellow Tinker / Ril Mhor Bhaile And Chalaidh and Jig - An Cat Is A Mathair by Cormac Begley from the album “Cormac Begley” (2017) http://www.cormacbegley.com Smugglers’ Song by Feast Of Fiddles from the album “Sleight Of Elbow” (2017) http://www.feastoffiddles.co.uk Song Of The Sea Rover by Amelia Coburn single release (2017) http://ameliacoburn.co.uk Delhi Belly by Paul J. Openshaw from the album “Bare Bones” (2015) http://paulopenshaw.com The Last Train by The Medlars from the album “The Medlars” (2017) https://themedlarsmusic.wordpress.com Sangatte by Minnie Birch charity single release (2017) https://minniebirch.bandcamp.com Fiasco by Manran from the album “An Dà Là - The Two Days” (2017) http://manran.co.uk For full details see the Shownotes for FolkCast 126 at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. This time featuring songs about … hypnotism … a mermaid … a Geordie from outer space … an alewife … two sisters who stitch up a dirty old lord … a witch with a secret … and the secret of a happy life. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie Phil' Widdows Music featured: The Afternoon Show by Meet George Brown from the EP “Meet Georgia Brown” (April 2017) Mermaid Song by Fly Yeti Fly from the album “Shine A Light In The Dark” (2017) This Is It by Katy Vernon from the album “Before I Forget” (2012) & Lily by Katy Vernon from the album “Present” (2015) Mandolin Man by Jim Palana from the album “Lefty” (2016) Big River by Kathryn Tickell & Friends from the album “Water Of Tyne” (2016) Elsie Marley by Eddie & Luc from the album “Tirade” (2016) The Forst Geordie by Hicks And Goulbourn from the album “Immortal” (2016) Hypnotize by The Blackheart Orchestra from the album “Diving For Roses” (2016) Forest Hill by Keston Cobblers Club from the album “Almost Home” (2017) FolkCast Blog Post The Insanely Mental Instrumental! Sunburn, Man-Flu And The Shits by Ross Couper & Tom Oakes from the album “Fiddle & Guitar” (May 12th 2017) Fair Annie by John Roberts & Debra Cowan from the album “Ballads Long And Short” (2015) Grimshaw And The Fingerclaw by Elfin Bow from the album “Elfin Bow” (2017) Fare You Well by Police Dog Hogan from the album "Wild By The Side Of The Road" (2017) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast Episode 124: Beware! Giant squid attack! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: The Beast Below by Apple Of My Eye from the album “The Beast Below” (2017) Three Rivers by Two’s Company from the album “Go Together” (2016) The Golden Fox by Amy Duncan from the album “Antidote” (2017) Reynard And The Goose by The Trials Of Cato from the EP “The Trials Of Cato” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Griogal Chridhe by Kaela Rowan from the album “The Fruited Thorn” (2016) Lady Isabel And The Elf Knight by Kadia from the EP “The Outlandish Collection” (2017) The Girl With The Broken Banjo by The Broken String Band from the EP “Prologue: Somebody’s Daughter” (2017) The Bonnie Bunch Of Roses by Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith from the album “Night Hours” (2016) THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL The Whitby Drip by The Hut People from the album “Routes” (2017) McBrides by Feast Of Fiddles from the album “Sleight Of Elbow” (2017) The Moon by The Carrivick Sisters from the album “10 Years Live” (2016) The Moon And The Pilot by Daria Kulesh from the album “Long Lost Home” (2017) A Close Shave by Andrew Gordon from the album “Live At Dunfermline Folk Club” (2017) The Parting Glass by Dipper Malkin from the album “Tricks Of The Trade” (2017) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We're back, baby! The start of a new season and we reveal plans for future FolkCasts. Then we go to the races, go down the mines, take to the ocean, search for passage through the ice and sail the stars. There are daft dogs and dirty dogs and Old Blind Dogs, and we finish in a honking great big mucky lorry! Who dares to say that folk music is boring? FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: Yours For Eternity by Steve Dagleish from the album “Yours For Eternity” (2016) Grand National by Captain Of The Lost Waves from the album “Hidden Gems” (2016) Creeping Jane by Steeleye Span from the album “Cogs, Wheels And Lovers” (2009) Another Lost Sailor by Chris Manasseh from the album “The Sun Destroys The Sky” (2017) The Bonny Ship The Diamond by Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley from the album “Across The Water” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG The Mines Of The Tamar by Andy Harding digital release (2016) Eee Aye Ah Cud Hew by Stew Simpson from the album “From Here: English Folk Field Recordings” (2017) In Time Of 'The Breaking Of Nations' by Triangle from the album "This Will Go On The Same" (2016) SOUNDBITE We visit Rhyl Folk Club in company of Andrew Weighill-Richards featuring: Northumbrian Tunes by Mountain Oyster Band and Northwest Passage by Mike Hawkins both from the album “The Tynewydd Sessions” recorded live at the club (2016) Eleanor’s Dream by Fairport Convention from the album “50:50@50” (2017) A Ring On Her Hand by Old Blind Dogs from the album “Room With A View” Sir Patrick Spens by Martin Carthy from the album “Signs Of Life” (1998) INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Holding The Whippet by Ewan Macpherson from the album “Fetch” (2016) Day Became You by Ian Roland from the EP “Day Became You” (2017) Doggie Song by Geoff Lakeman from the album “After All These Years” (2016) Dirt Dust Lorries And Noise by Home Service from the album “A New Ground” (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Music, poetry and fun for a very merry Christmas and a blessed Yule! The Christmas Goose by Kate Rusby From the album "The Frost Is All Over" (2015) "Johnny's Christmas Guitar" with Johnny Cash from The Johnny Cash & Family Christmas TV Show (1977) Sleigh Ride by Sam Bush from the album "Christmas Roots" (2013) Standing By My Christmas Tree by Cara Dillon from the album "Upon A Winter's Night" (2016) The Winter Song by Skinner And T'Witch single release (2016) Infinite Space by Eddie & Luc from the album "Tirade" (2016) with "A Christmas Poem" written and read by Jim Thielen Christmas Pudding by Greg Trafidlo from the album "Folk Singular" (2005) "Have you ever seen a million dollars?" Judge Reinhold and Eric Lloyd from "The Santa Clause" (1994) The Secret Tree Of Gotham by Hicks & Goulbourn from the album "Immortal" (2016) Pass The Bottle (A Christmas Song) by Jethro Tull single release (2016) "Santa's Little Helper" Julie Andrews and Peter Ustinov from "Julie's Christmas TV Special" (1973) The Oak King Rises (Live) by Wood, Wire & Words FolkCast exclusive (2016) "Christmas" by John Betjeman, read by Robert Donat with Carol Medley by Ken Nicol from the album "Tidings" (1991) Rejoice (O Come Emmanuel) by Eddy Mann single release (2016) "It's Christmas Eve…" Bill Murray from "Scrooged" (1988) There's Magic In Christmas Eve by The Changing Room from the EP "The Magic Of Christmas" (2016) The World Falls In Love by The Houghton Weavers from the album "Christmas In Lancashire" (2016) "December" by Dollie Radford Reading courtesy of Classic Poetry Aloud with The Holly And The Ivy by Andrews Massey Duo from the album "Make Merry" (2013) The Magic Christmas Tree by Pilgrim's Way from the EP "Shining Gently All Around" (2011) A Winter's Tale by The Magnets from the album "Christmas - The Collection" (2011) "A Christmas Surprise…" with The Muppets from "Muppet Family Christmas TV Special" (1987) #1 Record For Christmas by Neil Diamond from the album "Acoustic Christmas" (2016) The Snowman's Song by Simon Mayor & Hilary James from the Musical Mystery Tour albums (2016) "Snow for Christmas…" Gracie Burns and Peter Brocco from "Burns and Allen: Company for Christmas" (1955) Come Mad Boys by Telynor from the album "Off The Beaten Track" (1992) The Quantock Carol by Ange Hardy from the EP "The Quantock Carol & Mary's Robin" (2016) By The Fireside by Ellen And The Escapades single release (2012) "None of us are as young as we look these days…" Bing Crosby and David Bowie from "Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas" (1977) Christmas Day by Johnnyswim from the album "A Johnnyswim Christmas" (2014) "Goodbye…" Julie Andrews from "The Sound Of Christmas TV Special" (1987) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / The Official Brawle by Joshua Burnell single release (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

A celebration and contemplation for the darkest season. Produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Hide! The Storm Is Coming by Heg & The Wolf Chorus from the album "Raising The Fires" (2016) Verses (Tho Winter Comes Dreary) by Gordon Tyrrall from the album "A Distance From The Town" (2000) When Winter Rides In by Pete Shirley from the album "Sunset Katy And 0ther Stories"(2015) Wait For The Storm by Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate from the album "Invisible" (2011) Turning Into Winter by Jack The Lad from the album "It's Jack The Lad" (1973) When The Last Leaf Falls by The Bills from the album "Trail Of Tales" (20160 Coming Home by K.P. Devlin from the album "Violescent" (2014) The Houses Of Winter by Peter Mayer from the album "Midwinter" (2005) For Winter by Pilgrim from the EP "For Winter" (2016) Reading: "Winter Nightfall" by Robert Bridges This recording is used with the permission of Classic Poetry Aloud : giving voice to the classic poetry of the past. December by Skippinish from the EP "Three Latest Hits" (2015) Same Thing Every Year by Paul Davy from the album "Better Late" (2015) The Coming Winter by Krista Detor from the album "Barely" (2015) How Cold The Winter by Ida Wenøe from the album "Time Of Ghosts" (2015) Reading: "A Scottish Winter" by Gavin Douglas, read by John Laurie from the album "Poetry And Music For Winter" (2011) Long Shadows by Maddy Prior from the album "Year" (2009) Reading: Mousehole Tom by Phil Widdows Tom Bawcock's Eve by Richard Trethewey from the album "Dig Where You Stand" (2012) To The Coast by Gren Bartley from the album "Songs To Scythe Back The Overgrown" (2012) Season III: The Winter Of Life by Lady Maisery from the album "Cycle" (2016) The Month Of January by Mary McPartlan from the album "From Mountain To Mountain" (2016) Cold Winds Blow by Broom Bezzums from the album "No Smaller Than The World" (2015) Coppicing Song by Hannah James from the album "Jigdoll" (2016) Long Cold Winter by Kingfisher Blue from the album "Til The Pond Freezes Over" (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. This month we bid a fond, final "Fare Thee Well" to Babba, FolkCast's folk historian, who has died aged 60. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows He Died With His Boots On by The Changing Room from the EP “Names On A Wall” (2016) Bloodlines by Merry Hell from the album “Bloodlines” (2016) Praise The Storm by Heg & The Wolf Chorus from the album “Raising The Fires” (2016) The Lofty Tall Ship / Shallow Brown by Steeleye Span from the album “Dodgy Bastards” (2016) SOUNDBITE: A guide to the world's folkie venues Stanley Halls Folk Club South Norwood, London Speed The Plough by John Kirkpatrick from the album “The Ultimate Guide To English Folk” (2016) Ramble Away by Roger Wilson from the album “The Ultimate Guide To English Folk” (2016) Such A Thing As Society by Ewan McLennan & George Monbiot from the album “Breaking The Spell Of Loneliness” (2016) Leather And Chrome by Luke Jackson from the album “Tall Tales And Rumours” (2016) Autumn Song by George Boomsma from the album “George Boomsma” (2016) The Running Tide by Trevor Clawson from the album “Firecracker Day” (2014) Tribute to Babba One Last Drink by Enter The Haggis from the album “Soapbox Heroes” (2006) Meet On The Ledge (Live) by Fairport Convention from “The Cropredy Box” (1997) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the best from the Folkosphere Welcome to FolkCast’s Autumn Crackler for 2016. In just under 80 minutes we’ll follow the harvest, collect wild mushrooms and visit the standing stones. We’ll celebrate All Hallow’s Eve and Bonfire Night, and join Thanksgiving. So come on, bring a basket and we’ll gather the season’s bounty in song! Presented and produced by Phil Widdows Harvest Home by Spiral Dance from the album "The Quickening" (2006) All Among The Barley by Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts from the album “Shadows & Half Light” (2008) “Killing The Corn Spirit” from The Golden Bough by Sir James Frazer read by “hefyd” for Librivox.org John Barleycorn by Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy & Paul Weller from the album "The Imagined Village" (2007) King Harvest by Dave Pegg & PJ Wright from the album “Galileo's Apology” (2006) Imperceptible by Locomotive Ghost from the album "Seasons" (2014) Mysterious Mushroom Hunter by Radim Zenkl from the album "Strings & Wings" (2005) with “Mushrooms” written by Margaret Atwood Fall by Mind Of Max from the album "Seasons" (2013) La Prima Volta by Scott McWatt from the album “A Ceíst Amá” (2013) The First Leaf Of Autumn by Michael Chapman from the album "Wrecked Again" (1972) Autumn Song (excerpt) by Magna Carta from "Tomorrow Never Comes - The Anthology" (2012) Wild, Wild Berries by Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman from the album "Unity" (2010) To The Stones by Ninebarrow from the album “Releasing The Leaves” (2016) "All Hallow's Eve" read by Owen's Quest written by Erin Morgenstern All Hallows by Sharron Kraus & Friends from the album " Right Wantonly A​-​Mumming" (2007) Hallows’ Eve by Show Of Hands from the album “The Long Way Home” (2015) All Hallow’s Eve by The Story from the album “John Barleycorn Reborn: Rebirth” (2011) November by Christopher Cross from the album “Doctor Faith” (2011) “The Origin And Customs Of Guy Fawkes' Day” Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson and Harry Bartell as The Host from "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Gunpowder Plot" American Radio - Mutual Broadcasting System (first broadcast: November 5th 1945) Penny For The Guy by Giggetty from the album "Black Country Time" (1980) Bonfire Night by The Gathering Tide from the album “The Gathering Tide” (2016) Cold November Day by Katy Rose Bennett from the album “Songs Of The River Rea” (2016) Thanksgiving Talk / Thankful by Kristina Olsen from the album "All Over Down Under" (2002) Ride The Wind by Spiral Dance from the album "The Quickening" (2006) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Attention class! We're going on a world trip, taking in England, Scotland, Ireland, America, Australia, Spain and Germany. All aboard the FolkCast executive jet … and don't forget to bring a packed lunch (hic!). FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows We Need Each Other Now by Merry Hell from the forthcoming album “Bloodlines” (2016) Here We Go Again by Broom Bezzums from the album “No Smaller Than The World” (2016) The Iron Crown by The Gathering Tide from the forthcoming album “The Gathering Tide” (2016) Sands Of Time by Nigel Brown from the album “Shadows Tall” (2016) Do Anything by Jake Thomas Turnbull single release (2016) Nighean Nan Geug by Kaela Rowan from the album “The Fruited Thorn” (2016) Gaelic by Ross & Ali from the album “Symbiosis” (September 2016) Going North by Dana & Susan Robinson from the album “The Angel’s Share” (2016) Refugee Song by Hannah James from the album “Jigdoll” (2016) Babba presents... The Story Behind The Song The Silver Duro by Na-MaRa from the album “Navajos & Pirates” (2015) ...being the story of the Basque child refugees from the Spanish Civil War A Promised Land by Hugh Doolan from the album “A Promised Land” (2016) Greasy Coat by New Road from the album “Stone Walls & Street Lights” (2016) I Wash Myself With A Rag On A Stick by Kieran Towers & Charlotte Carrivick from the album “Wolves A’Howlin’” (2016) It’s All Downhill From Here by The Changing Room from the album “Picking Up The Pieces” (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Out of the tangled mess of politics and world events we present an entertaining mix of music and chat. There's a focus on 'folk concept albums' and 'folk-influenced projects'. We hear from Ken Nicol about his new 'super group'. We dance with the Devil. And we meet 'the King of the 'Draulicers' in his mansion on the crag. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: This Is Why We Drink by Danielle French from the album “Miss Scarlett And The Madmen” (2016) The Blantyre Explosion by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from the album “Paper Of Pins” (2016) Sutherland Rag by David J Kelly from the album “Man And Mountain” (2015) Helicopter by Ian Roland and Simon Yapp from the album “Suitcase” (2016) Lord Gregory by Kaela Rowan from the album “The Fruited Thorn” (2016) Into the Green, Pt. I: The Enchanted Wood by Joshua Burnell from the album “Into The Green” (2016) Ken Nicol Interview (Part 2) Fight The Devil by Pagan Harvest from the album “Pagan Harvest” (2016) The Devil And The Farmer’s Wife by The Georgia Shackleton Trio from the album “The Dog Who Would Not Be Washed” (2016) King by The Amazing Devil from the album “Love Run” (2016) Charlie Chaplin by Harp And A Monkey from the album “War Stories” (2016) Babba presents... THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG Up On Cragside by Blair Dunlop from the album "Gilded" (2016) …being the story of Baron Sir William Armstrong, the Wizard of the North and the "King Of The ‘Draulicers". Revenge-Monoghan by Ailm from the album “Ailm” (2016) We Are The Foxes by The Bookshop Band from the album “We Are The Foxes” (2016) Fergus Laing by Richard Thompson from the album “Still (Deluxe Edition)” (2015) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The Story Behind The Song turns 100 with the remarkable tale of "the man they couldn't hang', who inspired an entire album by Fairport Convention. But what happened to John "Babbacombe" Lee after he escaped from the hangman's noose? Also in this edition we chat to multi-talented musician Ken Nicol, and hear about how he has become a "guitar-slinger for hire", helping to rescue two bands' touring plans. Plus the usual diet of great new music! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Billy Bones by King Courgette from the album "King Courgette" (2016) One More Day by Solarference from the album "Locks & Bolts" (2016) The Harbour by India McKellar from the EP "Sable" (2016) The Hen’s March To The Midden/The Four Poster Bed by Dave Swarbrick and Simon Nicol from the album "Close To The White Bear" (1984) Spirit, Soul And A Handful Of Mud by James J Turner from the album "Spirit, Soul And A Handful Of Mud" (2016) Ken Nicol interview - part one featuring Princess Royal by Feast Of Fiddles from the album "Still Live" (2007) and Sponge by Magna Carta from the album "Tomorrow Never Comes" (2012) The Jesus Army by Ken Nicol from the album "Things" (2015) Selkie by Jenny Sturgeon from the album "From The Skein" (2016) Louise by Andrew John & Lissa from the album "At Home" (2016) Five Years Old by Hot Tamale single (2016) The Story Behind The Song 100! Hanging Song by Fairport Convention from the album "Babbacombe Lee" (1971) Being the full story of John 'Babbacombe' Lee, alias "The Man They Couldn't Hang"! Up On Cragside by Blair Dunlop from the album "Gilded" (2016) Happy Outcome by Alma from the album "Varieties" (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The Summer Sizzler 2016: Jump in and take a ride through more than an hour of superb sounds to keep you sizzling all summer long… FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: First Day Of Summer by King Courgette from the album "King Courgette" (2016) In The Summertime by Erik Johnson from the album "In The Summertime" (2009) A Surfer Courted Me by Martha Tilston And The Woods from the album "Ropeswing" (2005) Sunshine by Jimmy Lee Morris from the album "Wilderness Wood" (2016) It's A Barbecue Day by Wood, Wire & Words from the album "It's A Barbecue Day" (2015) On Holiday In Stornaway by Ken Nicol from the album "Thirteen Reasons" (2011) Beach House by Bluebird Avenue from the EP "Bag Of Animals" (2013) Moonlight And Gold by Rab Noakes from the album "I'm Walkin' Here" (2016) Fly Higher by Ross Ainslie from the album "Remembering" (2015) If You Can't Land Her On The Old Verandah by Hot Fingers from the album "Fellside At 40 - The Journey Continues" (2016) Blackberry Crisp by Genevieve And The Wild Sundays from the album "Fine Line" (2016) Summer Sands by James Filkins from the album "Summer Sands And Sleeping Bears" (2012) plus "Life's A Beach" (written by Phil Widdows) Skimming Stones by Jacanda from the album "Skimming Stones" (2009) Sometimes At Sunset by Helen Chadwick from the album "Fragments Of Love" (2015) Down In The Valley by Rusty Shackle from the album "Dusk" (2016) O For Summer by Clive Palmer from the album "All Roads Lead To Land" (2005) The Longest Day by Kris Drever from the album "If Wishes Were Horses" (2016) Summer Skin by Amy Cook from the EP "Summer Skin Sampler" (2012) Corn Jenny by Talis Kimberley from the album "Cloth Of Gold" (2016) Campervan Song by Jimmy Lee Morris from the album "Wilderness Wood" (2016) Home by Darwin's Daughter Single Release (2016) August Leaves by Carol Laula from the album "The Bones Of It" (2016) "You know it's summer when … the FolkCast Summer Sizzler hits your podcatcher!" For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Get down (Shep!) with a selection of the latest folkie sounds, plus an Eastern European excursion for some brilliant new releases. FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Death And The Maiden by Nuala Kennedy from the album "Behave The Bravest" (2016) Don't Look Back, Don't Look Down by Rusty Shackle from the album "Dusk" (2016) All Hang Down by Jon Boden digital release (2016) Down Down Down by Genevieve And The Wild Sundays from the album "Fine Line" (2016) Matches In The Wind by Steve Pledger download single (2016) There's No Postcard For This Town by Adam Beattie from the album "The Road Not Taken" (2016) Sending Out Fires by David Ian Roberts from the EP "Sending Out Fires" (2016) Bonnie Ship The Diamond by Long Lankin from the album "All Seven Stars" (2016) Paces by Our Little Nell digital single (2016) Lovely Molly by Gillian Frame from the album "Pendulum" (2016) Babba presents... The Story Behind The Song "Tolpuddle Man" by Graham Moore from the album "Tolpuddle Man" (1995) also featuring: Captain Swing by Brian Denny from "Voice & Vision" (2014) Dorsetshire Hornpipe by Bob Cann from "West Country Melodeon" (1975) ...being the story of the Swing Riots and The Tolpuddle Martyrs, heroes of the trade union movement The Owslebury Lads by The Foxglove Trio from the album "These Gathered Branches" (2015) Orsa by Tuulikki Barosik from the album "Storied Sounds" (2016) Po Vijne Krushqit / Gankino Horo by Paul Chamberlain & Michael Haywood from the album "First Impression" (2016) Plon by St Nicholas Orchestra from the album "Mode & Code" (2016) Good Times Will Come Again by Megson from the album "Good Times Will Come Again" (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Good evening! This is a Rewind Special, in which we play a selection of music from albums released over recent months, some previously featured on the show but also to check out some that for one reason or another just didn’t get played at all. And we conclude by Fast Forwarding to a brand new FolkCast Premiere! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: The Two Magicians by Bob Fox and Stu Luckley from the album "Fellside At 40" (2016) I'm Gonna Find Out By Nigel Brown from the album "Time Looks On" (2015) Molasses by Mark Gamon from the album "Deck" (2015) Mr. Sloan by Scott Wood Band from the album "Upsurge" (2015) I Got Nothing by Scott Krokoff from the album "Realizations & Declarations, Volume 2" (2015) Gentle Chunks by Robin Elliott from the EP "Green Ginger Wine" (2015) The Striking Clock by Braebach from the album "Astar" (2016) Bog An Lochan by Daimh from the album "The Hebridean Sessions" (2015) Portland by Gren Bartley from the album "Magnificent Creatures" (2015) The Devil's Claw by Beggar's Bridge from the album "Short Stories, Tall Tales" (2015) Babba presents… The Story Behind The Song The Triumph Of General Ludd by Chumbawamba from the album "English Rebel Songs 1381-1914" (1994) Being the story of civil unrest in jolly old England as textile workers fear the rise of the machines… There Is Power In A Union by The Farrell Family from the album "The William Morris Songbook" (2014) Lady London by Phil Hare from the album "The Twilight Tone" (2015) Alone in London by Paul Davy from the album "Better Late" (2015) Gravy Train by Talis Kimberley FolkCast Premiere (April 2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Featuring a Story Behind The Song that is astronomical, geographical and historical! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: When The Morning Comes by Rusty Shackle from the album "Dusk" (2016) Time & Tide by Kitty Macfarlane from the EP "Time & Tide" (2016) Ignition by 4Square from the album "Fuel" (2016) There's A Sound by Chris Flegg from the album "The Road To The Rainbow's End" (2016) Better Days Right At The Door by Out Of The Box digital release (2015) Clinch Mountain Backstep by Will Pound & Eddy Jay from the album "Ignite" (2016) Blackbeard by Graffiti from the album "Nautical Graffiti" (2016) Rout Of The Blues by Pilgrims' Way from the album "Red Diesel" (2016) Talons Trip To Thompson Island by The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc from the album "Deliverance" (2016) For A Time by Ninebarrow from the album "Releasing The Leaves" Babba presents… THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG Sailing To Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler (with James Taylor) from the album "Sailing To Philadelphia" (2000) Being the amazing (and amazingly geeky) tale behind the mapping of the Mason-Dixon Line. Also featuring Dueling Banjos by Hayseed Dixie from the album "A Hot Piece Of Grass" (2005) Wildernesss Wood by Jimmy Lee Morris from the album "Wilderness Wood" (2016) Brave New World by Eamon Friel from the album "In My Time" George by Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar from the album "The Silent Majority" (2016) Fate Of The Kelts / Out To Sea by Hamish Napier from the album "The River" (2016) Princess Rosanna Drowned in the Clyde by Findlay Napier from the EP "VIP: Very Interesting Extras" (2016) Buy at Bandcamp Lord Randall by Mary McPartlan from the album "From Mountain To Mountain" (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk