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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)
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.
Andy Whittle UK
Based in Nottinghamshire
Area Served UK
Singer Songwriter with a sparkling folky feel. Winner of Folk Quest 2006
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.
Banshee UK 4 Pce
Area Served England and Wales
Accoustic Roots Band
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.
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.
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.
Beth McIntosh Wyoming USA
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.
Beyond the Bars S.W. UK
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.
Big Al Whittle UK
Based in Nottinghamshire
Area Served depends - standing, sitting or lying down
Singer/songwriter/guitarist - thinks he's funny.
Bill Jones UK
Singing a spirited mix of Irish, Scottish and English traditional
and self-penned songs, Bill accompanies herself on accordion or piano.
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.
Blazin Fiddles Scotland UK
A fast and furious fusion of traditional Scottish fiddle music styles
from all areas of Scotland.
The musical heartbeat of the country revisited.
Bob Fox UK
Folk singer and musician.
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
Calasaig Scotland UK 5 Pce
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 !!
Capercaillie UK
A blend of traditional gaelic folk, world music, comptemporary beats.
Featuring the beautiful voice of Karen Matheson. Band merchandise available
via mail order.
Carole Isis Eng UK
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.
Celtish UK 5 Pce
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.
Chris & Siobhan Nelson UK Duo
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.
Coope
Boyes & Simpson UK Trio
Three-part
acappella, combining radical roots tradition with their own writing.
Copper
Kettle Folk W.Yorks UK Duo
Info about folk band photos and this years bookings so far.
Dave Ellis & Boo Howard UK Duo
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.
Dave
Webber & Anni Fentiman UK
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
Dick Gaughan UK
This is the official website of Scottish musician Dick Gaughan, guitarist,
singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.
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.
Dragonsfly UK 5
Pce
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.
Dulaman UK 4
Pce
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.
Earthly Delights AU
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.
Elaine
Morgan UK
Superb
vocals, great songs, bringing together a fusion of Folk/Celtic/Country.
Elaine has toured extensively for several years with Dan Ar Braz
- Heritage Des Celtes, releasing five Albums and two Videos. Elaine
is now recording a new solo album, due for release in the Autumn
of 2001. It promises to be a gem.
Elvendrums
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.
Emily
Slade Herts UK
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.
Fairport Convention UK
Fairport Convention's web domain, with the official web site and
news.
Fidaddle UK Duo
Contemprorary folk duo with an edge! This fiddle and accordion duo
are making big waves now with their original sound and energetic performances!
Flook UK
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.
Fred Wedlock UK
"The Oldest Swinger in Town"!
Hanging Johnny UK 9
Pce
We are a group of nine singers based in East Cornwall and Plymouth
who specialise in presenting Shanties and Sea Songs from the great
age of sail together with contemporary sea songs.
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).
Henry Marten's Ghost Wales/England UK Trio
An innotative band playing traditional acoustic Irish music
Italian Fresh Roots Music IT
New Italian folk music mixed with Celtic and punk.
Jack Quigley USA
Gumbo pot of New Orleans type folk/blues/gospel.
James Berriman
and Sue Moffat UK
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.
Jed Marum - American and Celic
Folk Music USA
Dallas Texas-based singer songwriter, Celtic performer. Site contains
tour calendar, published recording and performance reviews, photos,
song lyrics, guestbook, publicity and news, etc.
Jock
Tamson's Bairns Scotland UK
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.
John Renbourn UK
The Official site for renowned fingerstyle guitarist John Renbourn.
John
Spiers & Jon Boden UK Duo
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".
Johnny Coppin UK
Here you'll find all you want to know about "Britain's premier
solo folk act".
Julie Ellison guitarist / songwriter
/ singer UK
Imaginative and accomplished guitarist and vocalist, with evocative
and memorable songs and tunes. Also experienced workshop leader.
Karen & Colin
Thompson Herefordshire,Worcs,W.Mids UK Duo
A relatively new folk duo performing traditional and contemporary
material in a refreshingly innovative manner.
Kate Rusby UK
at the forefront of a vibrant new generation of influential young
British singers, taking acoustic music to new realms of popularity.
Katie
Sullivan Chicago USA
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!).
Kerfuffle East
Midlands Eng UK 4 Pce
Vibrant young folk band from the East Midlands.
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.
Les Barker/Mrs Ackroyd Band/Mrs
Ackroyd Records UK
Information on upcoming gigs, CD's and other useful stuff.
Mad Dogs
And Englishmen UK Trio
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.
Mad
Fiddler Brighton UK
Electric
Violinist available Available for band/ session/ recording work.
28 years old, with 22 years playing experience. Grade 8 distinction,
but can improvise well. Bands played for include The Divine Comedy,
Tricks Upon Travellers (Folk Punk) and K-Passa (Folk Rock).
Mark Colgan UK
Area Served UK, US, Europe
Folksinger/songwriter/guitarist. Traditional lyrics, Original music.
Marc Gunn US
Area Served United States
Marc Gunn is an original songwriter and hopeless romantic. He
breathes new life into traditional Scottish and Irish songs and combines
his love of traditional Celtic folk music with his passion for contemporary
songwriting with magical results.
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.
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.
Megson UK
Stu Hanna (Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals) and Debbie-Ann Palmer (Fiddle,
Whistle, Vocals) formed Megson in early 2003 after playing together
since 1995.
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.
North Star Ceilidh Band UK
Based in scotland
Area Served Scotland and 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.
Pamela Ward and Paul Cherrington UK Duo
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".
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.
Paul Edwards UK
Area Served UK performer, Midland based teacher
Singer Songwriter Performer Teacher
Pete Castle UK
Folk singer and storyteller. 25 years a hard working pro!
Pete
Clark Scot UK
Pete Clark - Fiddle music from Niel Gow and many of his Scottish
contemporaries.
Pete Coe UK
A One Man Folk Industry.
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.
Rachel UK
International Pan Celtic award winning vocalist and harpist. Traditional
and contemporary. Available for Recording, Concerts, Private Functions
and Weddings. UK and International.
Ralph McTell UK
Ralph McTell Official Home Page.
Ray Moore UK
Area Served Anywhere!
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.
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
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 USA
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."
Seton's Lassie Scot UK
Traditional Scottish music singing and research.
Shooglenifty UK 6 Pce
Based in Scotland
progressive Celtic music from Scotland
Show of Hands UK Duo
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, "UK's leading Acoustic music
duo."
Sian Phillips & Danny KilBride UK Duo
Based in Wales
Fiddle Music from Wales.
Simon Haworth UK
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.
Sleeping Dogz UK Trio
This unique trio (featuring harmonium, fiddle, guitar, 'cello, uilleann
pipes, banjo, balalaika, djembe, flute, whistles and vocals) mixes
English, Cajun, Celtic and Moorish influences to produce a blend of
highly emotive original music and arrangements.
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, Staffordshire,Cheshire,West mercia,Warwickshire
Stoolpigeon perform riotously original funny songs mixed with monologues, sketches, comic banter and general hilarity.
Swarb's Lazarus UK Trio
a trio featuring the legendary English fiddler Dave Swarbrick (ex-Fairport Convention, ex-Whippersnapper), known affectionately as Swarb, ace guitarist Kevin Dempsey (ex-Whippersnapper) and multi-instrumentalist Maartin Allcock (ex-Fairport Convention, ex-Jethro Tull).
Taggart & Wright UK Duo
The web page of the dynamic folk duo Anne Taggart and Angie Wright.
Accomplished singing and inane conversation.
Tall Stories UK
Tall Stories play a mixture of traditional, contemporary and original
material. The contemporary material has a traditional feel to it.
Tarneybackle Perthshire Scotland UK 3
Pce
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.
The Albion Band UK
The Albion Band remains true to its roots in the English tradition
and true to its reputation for classic contemporary Folk Rock.
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.
The Kitchen Band Scotland & N.Eng UK 4
Pce
Scottish multi instrumental folk group. Site, contains information
about the band, gigs, CD, song lyrics and links to music sites.
The Listeners UK 3 Pce
Area Served U.K. Europe United States
Acoustic Duo - available country wide
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.
The Wrigley Sisters Scotland UK
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.
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.
Three Pressed Men S.Eng UK Trio
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.
Tom and Barb Webber WI USA Duo
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.
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.
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.
Vin Garbutt UK
The official website featuring
news, tour info, message board, chat room, online shop and much more!
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.
Waterson:Carthy Website UK
Information relating to the activities of Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson
and Eliza Carthy.
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
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.
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