 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

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FolkCast 157 - 14 Jan 2019

 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

FolkCast Selection Box 2018

 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

FolkCast 156 - 10 Dec 18

 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 155 - 10 Nov 2018

 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 154 - 24 October 2018

 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 153 - 06 Oct 2018

 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 152 - 16 June 2018

 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 151 - 2 June 18 - The Morning After...

 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 150 - 19 May 2018

 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 149 - 5 May 2018

 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 148 - 07 April 2018

 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 147 - 17 Mar 2018

 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 Blast 008 - 8 March 2018

 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 146 - 3 March 2018

 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 145 - 17 February 18

The acclaimed folk music podcast from the United Kingdom, bringing you the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots-based music. FolkCast - OUR finger in YOUR ear! See our website: www.folkcast.co.uk