>Folk, Roots & Acoustic Musicians & Bands

... Folk and roots musicians and singers, acoustic bands and artists.

1st East European Band UK 4 Pce
Based in London and the South East
Area Served London and the South East
London based East European Band - Polish, Romanian, Russian etc Folk Music
http://www.sutton-acoustic.co.uk/1stEastEuropeanBand.html
Tel 07703 472824

Acoustic Astronauts UK 4 Pce
Based in South East England
Area Served South East England
A vocal band with Fiddle and Mandolin playing an exciting selection of acoustic music for folk clubs, weddings, concerts - Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Irish, Scottish, Ceilidh, Romanian, Polish, Russian, English Folk, Rock, Jazz, Swing - you name it.. we play it!
http://www.sutton-acoustic.co.uk/AcousticAstronauts.html
Tel 07703 472824

Allan Yn Y Fan Wales UK 5 Pce
Allan Yn Y Fan with caller Francesca Kay put the oomph into a twmpath. From wedding parties to launch events for Voluntary Arts Wales and a cast party for the RSC we never fail to get people up on the floor and enjoying the night. Vist our web-site to find out more. Based in South-east Waels and willing to travel anywhere.
http://www.allanynyfan.co.uk

Amalthea UK Duo
Based in Hampshire
Area Served United Kingdom
Portsmouth-based folk duo 'Amalthea' are Helen Andrews (Vocals and Guitar) and Deborah Peake (Violin and Mandolin)
http://www.amaltheamusic.com

American Balalaika Symphony US
Symphony orchestra based on the Russian balalaika and domra, performs classical and folk music. Concert information, balalaika orchestra history, balalaika music downloads.
http://www.balalaika.biz/index.html

Andy Whittle UK
Based in Nottinghamshire
Area Served UK
Singer Songwriter with a sparkling folky feel. Winner of Folk Quest 2006
http://www.andywhittle.com

Artisan UK
Artisan are Hilary Spencer, Jacey Bedford and Brian Bedford. They are three friends who decided to sing together for fun way back in 1984.
http://www.artisan-harmony.com/

Banshee UK 4 Pce
Area Served England and Wales
Accoustic Roots Band
http://www.banshee.org.uk

Battlefield Band UK
Play Scottish music of a rare passion and joy. Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength and vibrancy of today's Scottish cultural scene.
http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk/

Ben & Joe Broughton UK
The all new web site! Welcome to the long overdue new B & J web site. It includes news and reviews, details of what's going on and especially up coming gig information.
http://www.benandjoebroughton.co.uk/

Ben Sands IE
Area Served Ireland, UK, Europe, USA
Irish singer/songwriter and musician mixes own compositions with those of admired contemporaries and gems from the tradition.
http://www.bensands.co.uk/

Beth McIntosh US
Based in Wyoming
A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist. She draws from folk, jazz, and blues to achieve her unique sound. Site includes biography, discography, audio samples and purchasing details.
http://www.bethmcintosh.com

Beyond the Bars UK
Based in South Wales
a South Wales based band, whose music has been described as ‘folk-rock’ and even ‘folk with attitude’! Such raw descriptions belie a wide range of influences.
http://www.beyondthebars.com

Big Al Whittle UK
Based in Nottinghamshire
Area Served depends - standing, sitting or lying down
Singer/songwriter/guitarist - thinks he's funny.
http://bigalwhittle.co.uk

Bill Jones UK
Based in North East
Singing a spirited mix of Irish, Scottish and English traditional and self-penned songs, Bill accompanies herself on accordion or piano.
http://www.brickwallmusic.com/

Billy Goodman DE
A unique singer/songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist. He's played in Hot Tuna with Jorma Kaukonen, Dave Mason Band and Starship. Currently living in Hedelberg, Germany. Billy plays folk and country blues of the most excellent kind.
http://www.billygoodman.com

Blazin Fiddles UK
Based in Scotland
A fast and furious fusion of traditional Scottish fiddle music styles from all areas of Scotland. The musical heartbeat of the country revisited.
http://www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk

Bob Fox UK
Based in County Durham
Folk singer and musician.
http://www.bobfoxmusic.com/

Bob Stokes - The Dublin Busker UK
Based in Midlands
Area Served Midlands plus
Raised on songs and stories and the culture of his native city of Dublin with diddle- ee dums and ballads and tales as rich as a glass of Irish stout
http://www.dublinbusker.co.uk

Calasaig UK 5 Pce
Based in Scotland
Traditional, Celtic 5 piece band from Scotland. tour dates/pics/soundclips/news/albums/photos. "Quality Scots folk music.." IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE CD to be won every month for the best/funniest comment in the guestbook !!
http://www.rowanarts.co.uk

Capercaillie UK
Based in Scotland
A blend of traditional gaelic folk, world music, comptemporary beats. Featuring the beautiful voice of Karen Matheson. Band merchandise available via mail order.
http://www.capercaillie.co.uk/

Carole Isis UK
Based in Manchester
Introducing veteran of 25 years' performing singer/songwriter, Carole Isis, who combines her heartful rich smooth-as-silk voice with penetrating, intuitive lyrics that seem to heal and untie the knots of life's challenges.
http://www.isisongs.com

Celtish UK 5 Pce
Based in Gloucestershire
With multi-faceted vocals glittering between an array of complementary instruments, Celtish have continued to appeal to wide ranging audiences across the UK and Europe.
http://www.celtish.com/

Chris & Siobhan Nelson UK
Area Served North-west of England and beyond
Duo performing wide range of contemporary and traditional songs, accompanied on fiddle or mandola, or a capella.
http://www.cnelson.plus.com

Coope Boyes & Simpson UK
Based in South Yorkshire
Three-part acappella, combining radical roots tradition with their own writing.
http://www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk

Copper Kettle Folk UK
Based in West Yorkshire
Info about folk band photos and this years bookings so far.
http://copperkettlefolk.com/

Dave Ellis & Boo Howard UK
Based in South East
Smokey vocals and dynamic guitar playing from Boo & Dave. Dave Ellis started in folk clubs back in the 70's and ranked alongside Gordon Giltrap, Keith Christmas and John Martyn.
http://www.daveandboo.com

Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman UK
Based in County Durham
Dave and Anni's enthusiasm sparkles in their powerful vocal performances which have developed from their involvement in traditional and traditional-style music for over 25 years
http://freespace.virgin.net/daveandanni.music/mframe.html

Dick Gaughan UK
Based in Scotland
This is the official website of Scottish musician Dick Gaughan, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.
http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk

Dik Cadbury UK
Contemporary singer-songwriter. Information about the debut solo album from a musician who has backed a wide variety of artistes over many years as bassist, guitarist, fiddle player and harmony singer.
http://www.dikcadbury.com

Dragonsfly UK 5 Pce
Based in South West
This vibrant and original band interlace new and old songs, instruments and dance pieces inspired by their personal experiences and musical backgrounds, ranging from Celtic to Eastern, medieval to contemporary rock.
http://www.dragonsfly.org

Dulaman UK 4 Pce
Based in Cheshire
A young talented bunch of musicians hitting the folk and bluegrass scenes. BBC2 Young Folk Award semi finalists for 2001 and featured on local radio. They are writing an increasing amount of their own material, whilst their arrangements of traditional tunes are imaginative and sensitive.
http://juliecross57.tripod.com/Dulaman/

Earthly Delights AU
Based in Canberra
Earthly Delights are a wonderfully interactive band that mix medieval & modern instruments, blend Anglo-Celtic & Central European musical styles and lead fun dancing for all ages. We have four new CDs and a dance book coming out later this year.
http://www.earthlydelights.com.au

Elvendrums US
Evocative and mystical, Elvendrums songs unlock the magic of the faerie realm. This music fits no genre, but creates one of its own, blending soaring Celtic harmonies with the exhilarating rhythms of Africa and the Middle East.
http://www.elvendrums.com

Emily Slade UK
Based in Hertfordshire
Emily's choice of material ranges from haunting renditions of traditional folk to the gutsy, hard-hitting style of her own compositions. Official site includes monthly news, biog, tour dates, recording details, mail order. Recordings include Shire Boy and Small Talk.
http://www.emilyslade.co.uk

Fairport Convention UK
Fairport Convention's web domain, with the official web site and news.
http://www.fairportconvention.com/

Flook UK
Based in Hertfordshire
Flook's unique combination of flutes underpinned by fluid guitar and hugely impressive bodhran playing has made them one of the most popular groups on the live music circuit in Britain.
http://www.flook.co.uk/

Heelstone UK 4 Pce
Heelstone have been performing together for many years,
Gareth Harris (guitar/vocals), Merv Harris (bass) and Wen Archer (fiddle) are brothers and sister. They are joined by Darrell Ford (drums/percussion).
http://www.heelstone.co.uk

Italian Fresh Roots Music IT
New Italian folk music mixed with Celtic and punk.
http://www.nedludd.it

James Berriman and Sue Moffat UK
Based in Stoke-on-Trent
Traditional folksong and tunes. A little blues and acoustic rock. A hint of bluegrass. That's roughly what you can expect from this Stoke-on-Trent based duo.
http://www.acoustic.demon.co.uk/jamesandsue/

Jed Marum - American and Celic Folk Music US
Dallas Texas-based singer songwriter, Celtic performer. Site contains tour calendar, published recording and performance reviews, photos, song lyrics, guestbook, publicity and news, etc.
http://www.jedmarum.com

Jock Tamson's Bairns UK
Based in Scotland
One of Scotland's great bands, the Bairns' energy, humour and taste is unflagging, as they continue their tradition of inventive acoustic music on authentic instruments. Whether it's refined accompaniment to Scots songs and ballads, or exciting arrangements of intricate, fast dance tunes on fiddles, whistles, squeeze boxes, jews harp, moothie, guitar and bodhran.
http://www.jtbairns.com/

John Renbourn UK
The Official site for renowned fingerstyle guitarist John Renbourn.
http://www.john-renbourn.com

John Spiers & Jon Boden UK
John & Jon are a vibrant young duo performing a variety of English folk music and song. John S is a respected melodeon player and Jon B is a superb singer and fiddle player. Their reputation is growing in the south of England and with the launch of their first album - "Through & Through".
http://www.john-renbourn.com

Johnny Coppin UK
Based in Gloucestershire
Here you'll find all you want to know about "Britain's premier solo folk act".
http://www.johnnycoppin.co.uk

Julie Ellison guitarist / songwriter / singer UK
Imaginative and accomplished guitarist and vocalist, with evocative and memorable songs and tunes. Also experienced workshop leader.
http://www.julieellison.co.uk

Karen & Colin Thompson UK
Based in Lincolnshire
A relatively new folk duo performing traditional and contemporary material in a refreshingly innovative manner.
http://www.btinternet.com/~kcthompson

Kate Rusby UK
at the forefront of a vibrant new generation of influential young British singers, taking acoustic music to new realms of popularity.
http://www.katerusby.com/

Katie Sullivan US
Based in Chicago
Katie is a well-known name in Chicago. She is known for her Irish folk, blues, and pub-style sing along songs . Katie plays 13 instrments, and accompanies herself (with at least one of them when she sings!).
http://www.katiemusic.com

Kerfuffle UK 4 Pce
Based in Derbyshire
Vibrant young folk band from the East Midlands.
http://www.kerfuffleonline.co.uk

Le Gop! FR
Area Served International
Le Gop! performs in many of the big european festivals, offering an irresistible fusion of folk, celtic sound, rock, jazz, funk, pop,... in which the hurdy gurdy and the fiddle happily co-exist with the subtle but powerful rhythms of drums and bass and guitar.
http://legop.free.fr/

Les Barker/Mrs Ackroyd Band/Mrs Ackroyd Records UK
Information on upcoming gigs, CD's and other useful stuff.
http://www.mrsackroyd.com

Mad Dogs And Englishmen UK
Trio comprising members of Blyth Power and The Whisky Priests, with attitude, opinions and an effortless gift for storytelling. But these are the stories you want to hear.
http://www.blythpower.co.uk/maddogs/index.htm

Mary Humphreys and Anahata UK
Area Served South and East England
Traditional English and Welsh songs and tunes with melodeon, cello, banjo, concertinas and pipes.
http://www.maryanahata.co.uk/

Matthew Clark Folk Singer/songwriter US
Area Served Primarily the eastern half of the United States.
Matthew Clark is a folk singer/songwriter who has been compared to the likes of Paul Simon, David Wilcox, and Lyle Lovett. An acoustic guitar centered and lyrically driven artist.
http://www.matthewclark.net

Megson UK
Stu Hanna (Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals) and Debbie-Ann Palmer (Fiddle, Whistle, Vocals) formed Megson in early 2003 after playing together since 1995.
http://www.megsonmusic.co.uk/

Mike Silver UK
Mike's wide experience, drawn from over thirty years of travelling and playing his songs, is what makes him a singer and writer of today.
http://www.mikesilver.co.uk

North Star Ceilidh Band UK
Based in scotland
Area Served UK
A lively 3 or 4 piece ceilidh band with dance calling and the option of songs modern and folk. electric fiddle/calling, guitar/vocals[variety], drums, bass/vocals we also do background music for your corporate events that can include world music on sitar, latin guitar, electronic pipes, fiddle,
http://www.scottishceilidh.com
Tel. 0131 657 3063

Oysterband UK
Their diary, discography, pics, etc.
http://www.oysterband.co.uk/

Pamela Ward and Paul Cherrington UK
Based in Northamptonshire
Area Served U.K.
Traditional and contemporary folk songs. The official website featuring news, on line shop, and sound bites from our new album "Sail On By".
http://www.cherringtonandward.co.uk

Paul Downes UK
Paul's sensitive and yet fun approach to his live performances puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today.
http://www.pauldownes.com

Paul Edwards UK
Area Served UK
Singer Songwriter Performer Teacher
http://www.shiningfriends.com

Pete Castle UK
Folk singer and storyteller. 25 years a hard working pro!

Pete Clark UK
Based in Scotland
Pete Clark - Fiddle music from Niel Gow and many of his Scottish contemporaries.
http://www.musicinscotland.com/PeteClark/

Pete Coe UK
A One Man Folk Industry.
http://www.backshift.demon.co.uk/petehome.htm

Rabbi John UK 4 Pce
An exciting four piece band. If you think Bluegrass through Klezmer to Bo Diddley you begin to get a feel of what they are about.
http://www.rabbijohn.com

Ray Moore UK
Up and coming traditional and contemporary folk singer/song writer. From N.Ireland, songs from the heart, a lover of the sea and world travel which are reflected in his music.
http://www.raymoorefolk.com

Ron Trueman-Border UK
Based in Kent
Area Served UK
Prolific, gifted hardworking song-writer and very talented guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, who's music covers folk, blues, country and Jazz
http://www.rontruemanborder.co.uk

Saffron Summerfield UK
Based in East Sussex
Area Served UK & Europe
Singer-Songwriter and Sound Artist. Highly regarded artist who started singing in mid seventies. Uses audio-visual presentation for live gigs.
http://www.saffronsummerfield.co.uk
Tel. 01424 204315

Sally Shuffield Folk singer/songwriter US
a Colorado singer/songwriter who grew up in Arkansas. Her music blends folk and bluegrass styles. As Pete Wernick said, "Sally writes intriguing and original songs about real life."
http://www.sallyshuffield.com

Shooglenifty UK 6 Pce
Based in Scotland
progressive Celtic music from Scotland
http://www.shoogle.com/

Show of Hands UK
Based in Devon
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, "UK's leading Acoustic music duo."
http://www.showofhands.co.uk/

Sian Phillips & Danny KilBride UK
Based in Wales
Fiddle Music from Wales.
http://www.sianfiddle.co.uk

Simon Haworth UK
Based in Northumberland
Simon Haworth is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and cittern player living in Morpeth, Northumberland. Simon\'s debut solo album entitled Coast to Coast, is released on Fellside Recordings FECD136 and is gaining both national and international recognition.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/simonhaworth/index.htm

Spin 2 UK 4/5 Pce
Based in Devon
Area Served Southwest and beyond
Ex 'Barely Works' violinist, 'Lost T-Shirts of Atlantis' front man and a very tight rhythm section of drums / cajon and double bass are 'Spin 2'. Outstanding fiddle playing, original and traditional songs and tunes are delivered with infectious fun, suitable for all occasions and ages.
http://spin2.net

Stoolpigeon UK 2 Pce
Area Served Midlands
Stoolpigeon perform riotously original funny songs mixed with monologues, sketches, comic banter and general hilarity.
http://www.bobgessey.co.uk

Taggart & Wright UK
The web page of the dynamic folk duo Anne Taggart and Angie Wright. Accomplished singing and inane conversation.
http://www.sky-web.net/taggartandwright

Tarneybackle UK 3 Pce
Based in Perthshire
Tarneybackle are a folk group from Perthshire. They play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk songs from Scotland, Ireland and America. They have recently released their debut album "Tullibardine", which has received rave reviews from the press.
http://www.tarneybackle.co.uk

The Hosepipe Band UK
The Hosepipe Band is an established East Anglian barn dance band playing traditional and newly composed tunes on a range of traditional and modern instruments. Rhythmic and melodic, our highly original sound combines British and European influences.
http://www.hosepipe.dial.pipex.com

The Kitchen Band UK 4 Pce
Based in Scotland
Area Served Scotland & Northern England
Scottish multi instrumental folk group. Site, contains information about the band, gigs, CD, song lyrics and links to music sites.
http://www.kitchenband.btinternet.co.uk

The Listeners UK 3 Pce
Area Served U.K. Europe United States
Acoustic Duo - available country wide
http://www.myspace.com/thelisteners

The New Rope String Band UK 4 Pce
The Old Rope String Band (what is left of them: Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling) have joined forces with two amazing musicians (Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen) and as a four piece they are taking off from where the Old Ropes sadly stopped.
http://www.newropestringband.co.uk/

The Wrigley Sisters UK
Based in Scotland
BBC award winning fiddle, guitar and piano folk duo. Internationally acclaimed recording instrumentalists from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Worldwide tour dates and latest news.
http://www.wrigleysisters.com

The Yetties UK
The Yetties are one of England's most popular folk groups. They take their name from the Dorset village of Yetminster which was their childhood home.
http://www.theyetties.co.uk

Three Pressed Men UK
Based in Oxfordshire
Traditional and contempory folk music from England and elsewhere. We sing in harmony, and play guitar, melodeon, hammer dulcimer, mandolin and LOTS of concertinas. You'll find some MP3 samples from our album, Plain English, here.
http://www.steamage.co.uk/threepm.htm

Tom and Barb Webber US
Based in Milwaukee
Tom and Barb Webber are a singer-songwriter duo from Milwaukee, who have been performing together for over 15 years. They play an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, country, blues and gospel. Together with Gregg Rivoir, they released "Traveler's Lullaby," a CD of all original material.
http://www.fairwebberfolkmusic.com/

Trinculo Ceilidh Band UK 5 Pce
Based in Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire
Area Served Midlands and Northern England
Vibrant ceilidh band based in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Saxophone, fiddle, bass, guitar and melodeon.
http://www.trinculo.co.uk

Uiscedwr UK 3 Pce
Based in West Yorkshire
Area Served Worldwide
Anna Esslemont (fiddle & vocals), Kevin Dempsey (guitar & vocals), Cormac Byrne (bodhran & percussion. Uiscedwr (meaning ‘water’ in Irish then Welsh) deliver a show dripping in Celtic fervour and instrumental virtuosity. It demands your attention.
http://www.uiscedwr.com

Vin Garbutt UK
The official website featuring news, tour info, message board, chat room, online shop and much more!
http://www.vingarbutt.com

Wasteland Green DE 3 Pce
Based in Berlin
Area Served Europe
Wasteland Green trusts in the bare power of vocals and acoustic instruments. The trio with female lead singer Susanne Werth impressively presents songs from Folk, Pop, Jazz and Country.
http://www.wastelandgreen.de

Waterson:Carthy Website UK
Information relating to the activities of Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy.
http://www.watersoncarthy.com/

Whiskey in the Jar UK 4 Pce
Based in Lancashire
Area Served North of England, occasional tours
Manchester based Irish Folk, Ballads, Jigs and Reels Band. Entertaining throughout the UK and Ireland, why not get in on the act. Events include freshers and graduation balls, weddings, parties, pubs and clubs, even a wake. If you like we'll bring a caller and some organised dancing.
http://www.witj.co.uk
Tel. 01204 657167

Wraggle Taggle UK 4-5 Pce
Based in London
Area Served South East & UK
Wraggle Taggle are a professional and talented traditional band performing celtic, Irish and Scottish music at parties, festivals, pubs, clubs, ceili dancing, and functions and providing quality wedding reception and corporate entertainment. Anything from a duo to a six-piece, amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller.
http://www.belsizesquare.freeserve.co.uk

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