West London folkster Alessi has made a track from her forthcoming album available to download free for a limited time.
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Mumford and Sons announce UK tour
Mumford and Sons have posted dates for their UK tour beginning in the remote parts of Scotland.
Last minute bill change for Moonshine Jamboree this Sunday
Moonshine Jamboree have announced the addition of Maryland to this Sunday’s line up. Hot from being signed to Firefly Records, Maryland has some new songs in his pockets with which to delight your ears, brains and hearts.
Release date and tracklisting for new Decemberists LP
The Decemberists have revealed the tracklisting and release date for their new album The Hazards of Love.
Angus and Julia Stone finish new album
Angus and Julia Stone have revealed that their new album is almost complete. Speaking in a radio interview with BBC 6Music the brother and sister duo said they had nearly finished working on the album, which they had been recording at Sawmills studio in Cornwall.
Cherbourg to headline new folk night at Ronnie Scott’s this Thursday
For Folk’s Sake favourites Cherbourg will play their first London headline show at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho this Thursday (8th January).
ATP to fill Butlins with array of folk stars
The All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival is set to welcome a thoroughly eclectic mix of bands to this summer’s two weekend extravaganza in Minehead, including a number of acts that are firm favourites of FFS.
Communion January line-up revealed
Folk club night Communion has announced the line-up for the first show of 2009. The gig on 4th January, organised by Kevin Jones of Cherbourg and Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons, will feature FFS darlings Peggy Sue alongside Ark People, Sam MacCarthy, Sons of Noel and Adrian and Thomas J Speight. Headlining will be Exlovers.
Noah and the Whale announce EP, tour and album
Noah and the Whale have announced the release of ‘The A Sides’ – a mixture of original materials and covers – on the 22nd December as well as a tour and new album in the new year.
Eugene McGuinness playing in Hoxton tonight (Thurs 19th Dec)
Fresh from his spot supporting Emmy the Great at Pure Groove on Tuesday, Eugene McGuinness is all set for a special show of his own this evening. Admirers of this charmer’s ramshackle sound should pootle down to The Legion tonight for a Christmas treat, with support from Gold Teeth, Nick Harrisson and Cosmo Jarvis.