FolkCast

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We have a handful of Willies - steady now! - that’s three songs or tunes about blokes called Bill. There’s a couple of Stories Behind a couple of Songs, and we’ll be settling once and for all, that age old question about whose best: men or women. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman’s Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: FUN OF IT by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com FEBRUARY THUNDER by Zoe Mulford from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2017) http://zoemulford.com LIZA JANE by Hot Rock Pilgrims from the album “Squirrel Hunting” (2017) https://www.hotrockpilgrims.com PENNY THE HERO by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife Of Urban Law” (2017) http://www.gigspanner.com THE SPOOKY THEME by The Spooky Men’s Chorale from the album “Tooled Up” (2004) https://spookymen.com BULLY IN THE ALLEY by She Shanties from the album “Futtock Shrouds” (2018) http://sheshanties.com THE CROW’S VISIT by String Sisters from the album “Between Wind And Water” (2018) http://www.stringsisters.net CHASING SHADOWS by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) http://www.samkelly.org The Story Behind My Song WILLIAM by The Foxglove Trio from the album “Distant Havens” (2017) http://www.thefoxglovetrio.co.uk WILLIAM AND WIZARDS by Heather Downie from the album “Nae Sweets For Shy Bairns” (2018) http://www.heatherdownie.co.uk SWEET WILLIAM’S GHOST by Said The Maiden from the album “Here’s A Health” (2017) http://www.saidthemaiden.co.uk DETECTORISTS THEME and JEFFERSON’S TORCH by Johnny Flynn from the album “Sillion” (2017) http://johnny-flynn.com SLOW DECAY by Sarah McQuaid from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper it Could Get Dangerous” (2018) http://www.sarahmcquaid.com The Story Behind My Song MY SWEET WHISKEY by The Fonsecas from the album “Where The River Meets The Sea” (27 April 2018) https://www.thefonsecas.co.uk THE ROAD by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018) http://lukepauljackson.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FOLKCAST INTERVIEW SPECIAL: DAMH THE BARD. Pagan singer-songwriter Damh The Bard (aka Dave The Bard, aka Dave Smith) has launched a career-defining musical project - a telling of the ancient story cycle called Y Mabinogi, based on the traditional bardic tales contained in the earliest native British writings, The Mabinogion. It’s a very impressive and ambitious concept, and Dave tells us all about the story, and what has prompted him to retell it for a modern audience. Along the way we discuss national identity, mistletoe, ravens, sacred horses and whether the UK’s most prominent pagan performer can break into the mainstream folk music scene. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman’s Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: PROLOGUE (edited) ANNWN WHO IS THIS COMING? RHIANNON THESE HOLLOW HILLS by Damh The Bard all from the album “Y Mabinogi: The First Branch” (2017) MATTY GROVES by Damh The Bard from the album “Tales From The Crow Man” (2009) PAGAN WAYS by Damh The Bard from the album “The Cauldron Born” (2008) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Who gives a fox for folk? We do! FolkCast puts out the call for your favourite live performers, the ones who not only play great music but also put on a good show, the ones who go the extra yard, the ones who tell stories, share a joke, and actually engage with the paying punters. Get in touch by email and tell the world about your favourites. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: The Intro… OVER AGAIN by Stick In The Wheel from the album “Follow Them True” (2018) NEW YEAR MORNING by Sandtimer Single release (2018) NEW BEGINNINGS by Sarah McQuaid from the album “If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous” (2 February 2018) DARK DAYS AND HEYS / TAMPERED TWILIGHT by Spiral Dance from the album “Land And Legend” (2017) Story Behind My Song BLOODFOX by Talitha Rise from the album “The Abandoned Orchid House” (February 2018) REYNARDINE by Red Shoes from the album “It Isn’t Over Yet” (2017) THE FOX / BLACKBIRD SCHOTTISCHE by Methera from the album “Vortex” (2016) THE FOX by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018) FINDING HOME by Luke Jackson from the album “Solo Duo Band” (9 February 2018) THE BLIND FIDDLER / GALWAY FARMER by Show Of Hands from the album “As You Were” (2004) The Insanely Mental Instrumental DICK’S MAGGOT / HARE’S MAGGOT by Purcell’s Polyphonic Party from the album “Purcell’s Polyphonic Party: An Invitation To Dance” (2017) THE TAROT DECK by Nic Norton & The County Band from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018) … And The Outro AS I ROVED OUT by Stick In The Wheel from the album “Follow Them True” (2018)

Welcome to the start of a Happy New Year of the latest and greatest from the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… BOSTON CITY by Damien O’Kane from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018) http://damienokane.co.uk WISHING WELL by Skipinnish Single release (2017) https://www.skipinnish.com ANSWER THE KNOCK AT THE DOOR by Zoe Mulford from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018) http://zoemulford.com The Story Behind My Song THE SONG O’ THE CLYDE by Amelia Jocelyn from the album “Bonnie Songs From The West Of Scotland” (2017) http://www.ameliajocelyn.com TOM IN THE FRONT by Peatbog Faeries from the album “Live @ 25” (2017) http://www.peatbogfaeries.com DH’FHALBH MO RUN AIR AN AISEIG by Maeve Mackinnon from the album “Strì” (2018) https://www.maevemackinnon.com INTRODUCTION / SWEET LOVING FRIENDSHIP by The Transports from the album “The Transports: A Tale Of Exile And Migration” (2017) http://www.thetransportsproduction.co.uk HORIZONTO by Ben Robertson from the EP “North” benrobertsonmusic.bandcamp.com THE BREEZY SUMMER AIR by Helen Dorothy from the album “Light Time & Sound” http://www.helendorothy.com The Story Behind The Song FREMINGTON BEACH by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” http://www.greghancockmusic.com REASONS FOR WAITING by Honeyfeet and TIME OF THE SEASON by Jackie Oates and MOONCHILD by The Naked King from the album “The Self Preservation Society” (2018) https://www.eccrecords.co.uk/product/the-self-preservation-society/ LO AND BEHOLD by Minnie Birch from the album “Tethered” (2017) http://www.minniebirch.co.uk TRIP TO SKYE / BRETON AN DRO / THA CAT AND THE CAPO by Spoil The Dance from the album “Fairer Skies” (2017) http://www.spoilthedance.com …and The Outro DANCING IN PUDDLES by Damien O’Kane from the album “Avenging & Bright” (2018) http://damienokane.co.uk For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Hello FolkCasters, it’s Folkie Phil here with news about The Last Hurrah!, our annual mix of music for the New Year. As you may know, this show started several years ago and has been added to, changed, pruned, grown, evolved and expanded every year since. The good news is I’ve just finished editing the latest edition. The less good news is that the show is becoming a real monster! It’s almost two hours long, and that means that it’s well over 100mb in size, half as big again as a normal FolkCast show. Now, I don’t want to fill up FolkCasters’ phones, computers and mp3 players with such a big file, so instead of podcasting it I thought I’d send you this special notice and invite you to visit www.folkcast.co.uk at your earliest convenience. Once there you can either stream the show from our website or download it. It’s your choice. Or, I suppose, you could leave it alone entirely - but if you do you’ll miss out on some really good music all about New Year, about time, about fire and about drink. Lots and lots of drink! I’ll be back with the first of a new year of new podcasts in January, and they will be coming direct to all subscribers to the podcast as normal. Thanks for subscribing to the FolkCast pod, and I’m looking forward to sharing another year of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music with you. We’re about to enter our 12th year of podcasting, making FolkCast the longest established folk podcast from the UK, so wherever you are in the world, keep our digits in your ear! The Last Hurrah is available at the website for a limited period only, and will be gone by the time our first show of January goes live. So, waste no time! Go to www.folkcast.co.uk to hear the latest version of The Last Hurrah! Have a happy and healthy New Year, and I’ll see you in 2018. Fare thee Well…

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A marvellously magical mix of music for a merry Christmas and a cool Yule! FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: IT’S ONLY CHRISTMAS TIME by Kludo White from the album “The Christmas Album” (2012) WINTER ECLIPSE by Beta Radio from the album “The Songs The Season Brings Vol 1-4” (2015) CHRISTMAS LITE by Milton Hide Single release (2017) The Biggest Santa Claus Of All… 1950s Radio Advertisement TOO MANY SANTAS by Maxwell, Miranda, Parsley from the album “Catskill Christmas” (2016) CHRISTMAS IS CALLING by Julia P Single release (2017) “Eggnog! Certainly!” An excerpt from Christmas Eve (1986) A BIT OF MAGIC by Daniel Nestlerode Single release I WATCH THE SNOW by Daria Kulesh from the EP “Vasilisa” (2017) TO THE ANGELS OUT THERE by Rebecca Hosking Single release (2017) “I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess…” An excerpt from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) HERE COMES CHRISTMAS by Davidson/MacFarlane Single release (2015) I DON’T WANT AN IPAD… (I JUST WANT WORLD PEACE) by Skinner & T’Witch Single release (2017) MIDNIGHT MASS, CHRISTMAS EVE by The Citizen (aka Ken O’Duffy) Single release (2017) IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME by Jimmy Lee Morris Single release (2017) Christmas Day In The Workhouse recited by Ed Asner An excerpt from “The Gathering” (1977) CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE MORNING by Canny Fettle from the album “Still Gannin’ Canny” (2016) “I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year!” Sir Seymour Hicks An excerpt from Scrooge (1935) CHRISTMAS MORNING / SCROOGE’S CHANGE OF HEART by GreenMatthews from the album “A Christmas Carol - A Folk Opera” THOUGHT OF SNOW by Neil Thomson and Gerry Cambridge from the album “Shore Crab” (2016) AND IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN by Rich Krueger Single release (2017) SNOW by Sleeping At Last from the album “Christmas Collection Vol 1” (2017) SEASON’S BRIGHT by Robert Land and Emily Ewing Single release (2017) It’s O! To Be In Devon At The Merry Christmas Time / CHRISTMAS BELLS by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017) “Hello, Bedford Falls! Merry Christmas!” An excerpt from It’s A Wonderful Life (1947) DOWN AT THE BILLET ON BOXING DAY by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) PIPER AT CAPHEATON by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) THE BOAR’S HEAD by KIVA from the album “Yuletide” (2014) DECK THE HALLS by Andrews Massey Duo from the album “Make Merry” (2013) “If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year’s!” An excerpt from Die Hard (1988) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: An unofficial theme of Sisterhood develops throughout the show. Folkie sisters are doing it for themselves! And the brothers join in the fun, too. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… INNER SANCTUARY by Ross Ainsley from the album “Sanctuary” (2017) COLD HAILY WINDY NIGHT by Fish Out Of Water from the EP “Hares On The Mountain” (2017) THE BLOOD OF THE HUNT by The Warp/The Weft from the album “Mapping An Absense” (2017) THE BIRD IN THE BUSH by Said The Maiden from the album “Here’s A Health” (2017) SISTERS THREE by Ange Hardy from the album “Bring Back Home” (2017) BOLD RILEY by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife of Urban Law” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Cheryl York tells us about… TINKERBOROUGH by Thomson & York from the album “Circle Of Life” (2017) VASILISA by Daria Kulesh Single release (2017) VIDEO SPHAGNUM MASS FOR A DEAD QUEEN by Karine Palwart from the album “A Pocket Of Wind Resistance” (2017) I WAS A YOUNG MAN by Martin Carthy from the album “Shearwater” (1972 - re-released 2017) PINCH OF SNUFF by Five Hand Reel from the album “Earl O’Moray” (1978 - re-released 2017) CITY’ CRY by Shelagh McDonald from the album “Stargazer” (1971 - re-released 2017) The Story Behind My Song Greg Hancock tells us about… JONI MITCHELL’S GUITAR by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” (2017) LOVE ME LIKE A ROCK by The Wailin’ Jennys from the album “Fifteen” (2018) The Story Behind My Song Ffion Mair tells us about… BRANWEN by The Foxglove Trio from the album “Distant Havens” (2017) … And The Outro ESCAPING GRAVITY by Ross Ainsley from the album “Sanctuary” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A 2017 retrospective - more music from releases we’ve featured this year. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: GYPSY LADDIE by The Rachel Hamer Band from the album “Hard Ground” (2017) IF YOU WERE A MOUNTAIN by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer from the album “Marble Town” (2017) OLD GLORY BLUES by Neil McSweeney from the album “A Coat Worth Wearing” (2017) NEVERTHELESS by Old Blind Dogs from the album “A Room With A View” (2017) Story Behind My Song NO SING by Chris Tye from the album “Stronger In Numbers” (2017) PASSING ON THE LOVE by The Roving Crows from the album “Bury Me Naked” (2017) HAND THAT FEEDS YOU by Keston Cobblers Club from the album “Almost Home” (2017) The Insanely Mental Instrumental DIS FOUND HARMONIUM by The Hut People from the album “Routes” (2017) THE DINNER BELL by Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from the album “The Songs Of Edward Capern” (2017) Story Behind My Song RUN by Roxanne de Bastion from the album “Heirlooms & Hearsay” (2017) IN THE MORNING by Sam Airey from the album “In Darkened Rooms” WESTERN APPROACHES by Steamchicken from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) THE RUGGED SAILOR SET by The Twisted Twenty from the album “The Twisted Twenty” (2017) TAKE ME HOME by Jimmy Lee Morris from the album “Gallery” (2017) HUGHIE GRAEME by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) TWO RECRUITIN’ SERGEANTS by Auld Hat New Heids from the album “Auld Hat New Heids Vol 1” (2017) DING DONG DOLLAR by Findlay Napier / Glasgow Song Guild from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) THIS OLD LIFE by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A whale of a show! We meet a British naval hero who wasn’t Lord Nelson; hear topical songs about tragedies averted; and play songs that put the “FUN” into funeral. We get Insanely Mental with an Underground Instrumental, and we find out what happens when you mix bluegrass with thrash metal to create a folkie Frankenstein’s monster! All that, and Stories Behind two Songs recorded just for us by the people who wrote them. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… GREENLAND WHALE by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) ADMIRAL BENBOW by John Dory from the album “Street Songs” (1996) YouTube BRAVE BENBOW by Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp from the album “The Poacher’s Fate” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Jon Bennett tells us about… THE SINGER by Moonrakers from the album “Tides” (2017) ADRIFT, ADRIFT by Rosie Hood from the album “The Beautiful & The Actual” (2017) DARK WATER by The Young ‘Uns from the album “Strangers” (2017) The Insanely Mental Instrumental MIND THE GAP by Assembly Lane from the album “Northbound” (2017) THUNDERHEAD by The Native Howl from the album “Thrash Grass” (2017) FINAL ARRANGEMENTS by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) I WISH I WAS IN HEAVEN SITTING DOWN and A NEW ROAD by Mark T. from the album “From Blues To Rembetika” (2017) QUIET GIANT by Emma Langford from the album “Quiet Giant” (2017) The Story Behind My Song Ian Churchward tells of the mystery of… THE DUBLIN KING by The Legendary Ten Seconds from the album “Murray And Blue” (2017) THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN by Leatherat from the album “Garden Of Eden” (2007) Leatherat play their final gig on December 16 2017 JOHNNY SANDS by Peter Fergus McClelland from the album “The Turn Of The Tide” (2017) …and The Outro THE ROSE by Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys from the album “Pretty Peggy” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A short sharp blast of new singles and releases that wouldn’t fit into our regular show. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows. FolkCast Theme Music: Fisherman’s Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: WILLOW BABY by Tara Velarde FOR YOUR HEALTH by Edan Laniado SECRET by Circumnavigate THE AGEING SECRET AGENT by Skinner & T’Witch For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: We make a return trip to Glasgow, we’ve a trio of Hallowe’en treats, we have three guests dropping by to tell us the Stories Behind Their Songs, and we take a squint at interesting and topical new recordings from the USA. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: The Intro… ROLL IN MY SWEET BABY’S ARMS by Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson from the album “Right At Home: Live At Mount Hooley” (2017) OVERTURNED BOAT by Dusty Cut from the album “Hawaii” (2017) CAPE CORNWALL by Jupiter Owls from the album “The Fallow Cry Of The Jupiter Owls” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG THE DEAR GREEN PLACE by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante from the album “The Dear Green Place” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG YOUNG GOTHS IN THE NECROPOLIS by Findlay Napier from the album “Glasgow” (2017) BREATH YOU IN by Ashton Lane Single release (2017) OVER THE FIELDS by Blue Rose Code from the album “The Water Of Leith” (2017) SEARCHING FOR LAND by Lucy Kitchen from the album “Sun To My Moon” (2017) FORFARSHIRE (featuring Steve Knightley) by Kirsty Merryn from the album “She & I” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG LANDLORD by Jim Page from the album “A Handful Of Songs” (2017)\ WALK TOGETHER by Hot Tamale Single release (2017) HOLDING ON TO ME by Lane Norberg from the EP “Under The Trees” (2017) THE WHITE WITCH by Heg & The Wolf Chorus from the album “Raising The Fires” (2016) WITCHES FLIGHT by The Stoned Cherries from the album “Baked In A Pie” (2017) HALLOWEEN by Skinner And T’Witch from the album “The Fool’s Journey” (2017) … and The Outro THE ROAD TO THE NORTH / LASSES PASS THE BRANDY by Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson from the album “Right At Home: Live At Mount Hooley” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: Brand new scrumpings from the FolkCast orchard which is groaning under the weight of this season’s fruity folk, ripe folk-rock, scrumptious singer-songwriter and rather tasty roots type music. We sing songs of trees, of gallows trees, of pirates and highwaymen. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows. WEBSITE: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: The Intro… TAKE THE POWER BACK by Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow from the album “Simplify” (2017) http://www.bobhillary.com THE TREE by Marek Dusil Blend from the EP “Raw” (2017) https://www.reverbnation.com/marekdusilblend UK gig 26 Oct 2017: https://www.thegladpub.co.uk/events PLANE TREE by Banter from the album “Yes” (2017) http://www.banter.band DANCE AROUND THE GALLOWS TREE by Magpie Lane from the album “Three Quarter Time” (2017) http://www.magpielane.co.uk POOR WILL AND THE JOLLY HANGMAN by Richard Thompson from the album “Acoustic Rarities” (2017) http://www.richardthompson-music.com PEGGY AND THE SOLDIER by Peter Knight’s Gigspanner from the album “The Wife Of Urban Law” (2017) http://www.gigspanner.com The Story Behind My Song TREACHERY AT THE BLUE ANCHOR by Trouble At Mill from the album “Brindle Ballads” (2017) https://www.troubleatmill.com SAUCY BOLD ROBBER by Pilgrims’ Way from the album “Stand And Deliver” (2017) http://www.pilgrims-way.net PIRATE GOLD by Skullthuggery from the album “Oh No! Not More Songs About Pirates!” (2017) http://www.destructors.co.uk/buy/4571969932/skullthuggery-by-skullthuggery/8798714 The Insanely Mental Instrumental THE FIRST STRAW by Ken Nicol from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017) https://kennicol.com THE BANKS OF SWEET PRIMROSES by Blackthorn Band from the album “Hobgoblin Music: 40 Years” (2017) The Story Behind My Song LULLABYE by James Parkin from the album “My Cure” (2017) http://jamesparkinmusic.com/ WHO’S GOING TO HOLD YOUR HAND? by Hope In High Water from the album “Never Settle” (2017) https://www.hopeinhighwater.com IT ISN’T OVER YET by Red Shoes from the album “It Isn’t Over Yet” (2017) http://www.redshoes-music.com/index.html THE JANUARY GIRL by The Foxglove Trio from the album “Distant Havens” (2017) http://www.thefoxglovetrio.co.uk …The Outro LET THE MOMENT HIT YOU GENTLY by Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow from the album “Simplify” (2017) http://www.bobhillary.com For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: Help yourself to another collection of tangy and tasty choice pickings from the musical buffet that we call ‘folk’. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows. WEBSITE: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: THE INTRO… Ravynstoun by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) — A303 (Radio Edit) by Greg Hancock from the album “A303” (2017) — The One Man Folk Band by Neil Brophy Single release (2017) — Lean On Me Love by Merry Hell from the EP “Come On, England” (2017) — Building Ships by Findlay Napier from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) — THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Little Piece Of Tin by Andy Harding from the album “Tuesday Night Troubadour” (2017) — The Dear Green Place by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante from the album “The Dear Green Place” (2017) — THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Love & Freedom by New Celeste from the album “A Perfect Sky” (2016) also single release (2017) — THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL Friggin’ Polska by Frigg from the album “Frost On Fiddles” (2017) — Ocean Of The Free by Skippinish from the album “The Seventh Wave” (2017) — THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Joyce by Thursday’s Child from the album “Carry My Thoughts” (2016) — Windwhistle Hill by Alison & Jack from the album “Adzooks!” (2017) — Be Someone Better by Dougal’s Jumper Single release (2017) — Cable Street by The Young ‘Uns from the album “Strangers” (2017) — …AND THE OUTRO The Day We Went To War by The Deadly Winters from the album “Ravynstoun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. THIS EDITION: A focus on new singles from singer-songwriters and indie-folk bands, plus chamber folk, dance instrumentals and trad. songs. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows. Website: www.folkcast.co.uk Music featured: The Intro… Eagle Eye by Mancunia from the album “Turn Towards The Sun” (2017) — On A Stage by Elijah James and The Nightmares from the EP “Live From Elevator Studios” (2017) — Analytical & Open by Gallery 47 Single release (2017) — Magnificent by Speak, Brother Single release (2017) — Drifter by Richard Sutton Single release (2017) — The Story Behind My Song Michael James tells us about… Girls Like You by Michael James and The Bedheads Single Release (2017) — City Skies by Jay Ebby East Single release (2017) — Chamber Folk The Butterfly / Kodo by Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble from the album “Painted” (2017) — The Three Ravens by The Twisted Twenty from the album “The Twisted Twenty” (2017) — Night Mouse by The Routes Quartet from the album “Windrose” (2017) — Sovay by Magpie Lane from the album “Three Quarter Time” (2017) — Through The Seasons Will Pound from the album “Through The Season” (To be released 2018) — Blackwaterside by Karin Grandal-Park And Karl Robins from the album “The Snows They Melt The Soonest” (2017) — Jump At The Sun by Banter from the album “Yes” (2017) — The Trees They Do Grow High by Georgia Lewis from the album “The Bird Who Sings Freedom” (2017) — The Outro… Posillipo / Reels by Mancunia from the album “Turn Towards The Sun” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The newest song and the oldest song, long songs and short songs, tribute songs and angry songs, songs of summer and songs of season’s end. And a tune with a daft title. All folkie life is here! * Free Kazoo subject to terms and conditions. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie’ Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… The Banks Of Newfoundland by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) — Summer Rose by Nigel Brown from the album “Looking For The Rising Sun” (2017) — Summer by Elephant Sessions from the album “All We Have Is Now” (2017) — Summer by David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes from the album “Here Comes Tomorrow” (2017) — Last Night Of Summer by Ian Bland from the album “Everything And Nothing” (2016) — One For Jo by Bert Jansch from the album “LA Turnaround” (1974) — 70s’s Bert by Pairdown from the album “Reach To Ring” (2017) — Far Too Long by Apples … I’m Home from the album “Against The Tide” (2017 — These Days Are Gone by Nescora from the album “Some Place Some Where” (2017) — THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL The Back Of The Change House / The Nine Pint Coggie / John Of Badenyon / Och Is Duine Truagh Mi (Strathspey and Reels) by Ryan Young from the album “Ryan Young” (2017) — THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Stew Simpson tells us about… Alice by Hadrian’s Union from the album “Aural Borderalis” (2017) — Not With A Bang by Simon Scardinelli Single release (2017) — A Melody Of Emmett’s Yodels by Yodel Song Released on 78rpm disc (1902) Available online as part of the Great 78 Project — The Trysting Tree by Vision Thing from the EP “The Trysting Tree” (2017) — THE OUTRO… The Ramblin’ Rover by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk