Pram Town is a ‘folk opera’ from former Hefner frontman Darren Hayman. The story follows a unmotivated guy stuck in the town where he grew up, Harlow (nicknamed Pram Town in the 50s because of the sudden influx of young families when the town was built in the aftermath of WWII). He meets an ‘out of his league’ London woman while fare-evading in a first class train carriage.
Heartbreak Ball Details Announced + Johnny Flynn!
Jeremy Warmsley has spilled the heart-shaped beans on the line-up for his Heartbreak Ball. The swoon-fest will take place at The Slaughtered Lamb in Clerkenwell, where Warmsley will be joined by Johnny Flynn, the delectable Slow Club, Gossamer Albatross, A Classic Education and lovely Stars of Sunday League.
I Said Yes
They say: ‘i said yes’ are a group of friends who started out recording low budget covers of contemporary ‘pop’ tunes back in 2006. They’ve come a long way since then, playing their first gig at the Wee Red Bar…
Mumford and Sons Record Radio 1 Session, announce ICA gig
Up-and-comers Mumford and Sons join Colin Murray tonight at 10pm for an evening of delectation, harmonising and, well, banjoes.
Album Review: Eugene McGuinness
Eugene McGuinness certainly turned a few heads with his mini-album “The Early Learnings of Eugene McGuinness” in 2007, and with this – his first album proper – he will no doubt turn a few more.
For Folk’s Sake Interview: An evening ale with Junkboy
It’s been a happy new year in more ways than one for Junkboy. The three-piece, who meld a strong folk influence onto lush, whimsical songs that take in everything from post-rock to relaxed electronica, are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary, in typically modest style. “Mik posted an update on Facebook which simply said ‘Ten glorious years’,” says Rich. “It’s been ten years since the first single came out. Ten strange years…”