Folkcast

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

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 Son

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 Hoo

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

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 fro

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” (

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 Raven

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

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. This edition: songs of protest, songs of the outsider and the isolated, songs to stir the spirit and songs of unity. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… Through The Trees by Nancy Kerr from the album “Shake The Chains” (2017) http://www.shakethechains.com Refugee by The Roving Crows from the album “Bury Me Naked” (2017) http://www.rovingcrows.com/ Refugee by Reg Meuross from the album “Faraway People” (2017) http://www.regmeuross.com STORY BEHIND MY SONG Stew Simpson tells us about… Wandering Winnie by Hadrian’s Union from the album “Aural Borderalis” (2017) http://www.hadriansunion.co.uk/ Been On The Road So Long by Auld Hats New Heids from the album “Auld Hats New Heids Vol 1” https://www.fraserbruce.co.uk/auld-hat---new-heids The Derwentwater Lights by Devils Water from the album “Treading The Marches” (2017) http://www.devilswater.co

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. A ton of great new sounds from the Folkosphere to share with you, plus there’s nudity… with a steampunk morris dancer, there’s sex… with a cuckoo, and there’s an Insanely Mental Instrumental that will drive Homer Simpson crazy, and there are a trio of new songs inspired by classics. FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: THE INTRO… Sheepcrook And Black Dog by Offa Rex from the album “The Queen Of Hearts” (2017) http://www.decemberists.com/news/offa-rex/ Sheepcrook And Black Dog (excerpt) by Steeleye Span from the album “Below The Salt” (1972) http://steeleyespan.org.uk Nothing Matters Anymore by Richard Sutton Single, 2017 http://www.richard-sutton.com/ No One Listens by Nigel Brown from the album “Waiting For The Rising Sun” (2017) https://www.nigelbrownmusic.com Better Days (Radio Mix) by Thomas John Single, 2017 http://thomasjohnmusic.com/index/ STORY

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We run away with the gypsies, we ask “who da man?”, we have slip jigs, reels and Slip Jigs And Reels. We’ll stop to smell the roses, we go crazy with goblins and people drop by to tell us the stories behind their songs. Oh, and Yellow Car! FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: THE INTRO… E.G.A. by Greg Russell from the album “Inclined To Be Red” (2017) http://www.gregrussellfolk.co.uk Rock Ferry by Mike West from the EP “Rusted” (2017) https://mikewest333.bandcamp.com/music Oxford Blue by Ed Lofstedt from the EP “Sweep Me Away” (2017) https://edlofstedt.bandcamp.com STORY BEHIND MY SONG Them Old Bones by Jo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls from the album “Them Old Bones” (2017) https://www.olddryskulls.com Gypsy by Steamchicken from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) http://www.steamchicken.co.uk Whistling Gypsy Rover by Alison & Jack from the album “A

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The latest releases from the Folkosphere, plus a tribute to Vin Garbutt. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: Wings by Vin Garbutt from the album "Plugged!" (1995) http://www.vingarbutt.com Jolly Good Jigs / Atween Da Watters by Vair, from the album “A Place In Time” (2017) https://www.facebook.com/pg/VairBand/about/ Little Trophies by Pog, from the album “Little Trophies” (2017) http://www.worldofbeardandpog.co.uk/pogwash/index.html STORY BEHIND MY SONG Mandolin Dreams by Jimmy Lee Morris, from the album “Gallery” (2017) http://www.jimmyleemorris.com Broken Faucet (Acoustic Mix) by Alex Seel, single release (July 14th 2017) https://alexseel.com/home My Son John by The Drystones, from the album “We Happy Few” (2017) http://www.thedrystones.co.uk The Hills Of Kandahar by Rosie Hood from the album “The Beautiful & The Actual” (2017) http://www.ro

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. Take a spin back down the years to catch up with artists featured in June podcasts past. We hear new music from old favourites, plus brand new music from new friends with the latest releases. FolkCast is produced and presented by ‘Folkie Phil’ Widdows. MUSIC FEATURED: The Hills Of Arran by John Meed, from the album “The Hills Of Arran” (2015) http://johnmeed.net Put On The Grass Skirt by Daniel Patrick Quinn, from the EP “I, Sun” (2016) https://danielpatrickquinn.bandcamp.com Brigg Fair by Steamchicken, from the album “Look Both Ways” (2017) http://www.steamchicken.co.uk Sir Lionel by The Demon Barbers from the album “Disco At The Tavern” (2015) http://www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk Two Sisters by Steeleye Span from the album “Dodgy Bastards” (2016) http://steeleyespan.org.uk The Elephant Tree by Green Diesel from the album “The Hangman’s Fee” (2017) http://greendieselfolk.com Looking For The Rising

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. On this edition of FolkCast we’ve got a hold full of songs about the sea! There are songs about racing on the sea, fishing on the sea and coming home from the sea. We’ve mariners, pirates, whalers and lost sailers. We’ve got boats and tides and ships and sails. That’s right, FolkCasters … it’s a naughty nautical special! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Heroes Of The Sea by Skippinish from the album “The Seventh Wave” (2017) Tanka 3 / Song Of A Seafarer by Nick Burbridge and Tim Cotterell from the album “Resolved” (2016) The Corsair / The Black Ship by Thursday’s Band from the album “All We Have In Common” (2016) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG The Pilot Gig by Six Sick Sheep from the EP “The Pilot Gig” (2017) Row Boys Row by The Changing Room from the album “Behind The Lace” (2015) Ye Mariners All by Fairport Convention from the album 50:50@50 (2017) Home Boy

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. In this edition of FolkCast we sing a couple of songs of the merry, merry month of May, we go to Gracelands, we wonder where the time has gone, we visit the court house to hear our brother speak, before not visiting Denver. Then we get wild in the country. It could be England, it could Ireland, it could be Wales … or it could be Transylvania! We go on a bug hunt with a flying Yeti and hear an Insanely Mental Instrumental with a mammoth title. There’s a song by a Victorian postman, and there’s a song about a Victorian miner. And then we break it all down and pack it all away with the final journey of a 1969 split screen camper van. That’s our bill of fare: we’ve got folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter, roots … and hardly any country music! FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie Phil' Widdows Music featured: Bedfordshire May Carol by Jack Sharp from the album “From Here: English Folk Field R

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. In this edition: we build a railway, lose a lover or two to war, head to the hills, spend the night with drunken sailors, take a bite out of the Big Apple, rant against the modern world, go insane with a tinker, take the last train to Delhi and get lost in France before the whole thing ends in a Fiasco! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Iron Horses by Two Coats Colder from the album “Moment In Time” (2017) http://www.twocoatscolder.com The Bonny Light Horseman by Siobhan Miller from the album “Strata” (2017) https://www.siobhanmiller.com Love Me Forever by Skinner & T’Witch from the album “The Fool’s Journey” (2017) http://www.skinnerandtwitch.com Feature Fight by Chris Tye from the album “Stronger In Numbers” (2017) https://christyemusic.wordpress.com/category/news/ Hills Of Rome by Jason McNiff from the album “Rain Dries Your Eyes” (2017) https://

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. This time featuring songs about … hypnotism … a mermaid … a Geordie from outer space … an alewife … two sisters who stitch up a dirty old lord … a witch with a secret … and the secret of a happy life. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie Phil' Widdows Music featured: The Afternoon Show by Meet George Brown from the EP “Meet Georgia Brown” (April 2017) Mermaid Song by Fly Yeti Fly from the album “Shine A Light In The Dark” (2017) This Is It by Katy Vernon from the album “Before I Forget” (2012) & Lily by Katy Vernon from the album “Present” (2015) Mandolin Man by Jim Palana from the album “Lefty” (2016) Big River by Kathryn Tickell & Friends from the album “Water Of Tyne” (2016) Elsie Marley by Eddie & Luc from the album “Tirade” (2016) The Forst Geordie by Hicks And Goulbourn from the album “Immortal” (2016) Hypnotize by The Blackheart Orchestra from the album “Diving For Ro

FolkCast Episode 124: Beware! Giant squid attack! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: The Beast Below by Apple Of My Eye from the album “The Beast Below” (2017) Three Rivers by Two’s Company from the album “Go Together” (2016) The Golden Fox by Amy Duncan from the album “Antidote” (2017) Reynard And The Goose by The Trials Of Cato from the EP “The Trials Of Cato” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG Griogal Chridhe by Kaela Rowan from the album “The Fruited Thorn” (2016) Lady Isabel And The Elf Knight by Kadia from the EP “The Outlandish Collection” (2017) The Girl With The Broken Banjo by The Broken String Band from the EP “Prologue: Somebody’s Daughter” (2017) The Bonnie Bunch Of Roses by Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith from the album “Night Hours” (2016) THE INSANELY MENTAL INSTRUMENTAL The Whitby Drip by The Hut People from the album “Routes” (2017) McBrides by Feast Of Fiddles from the album “Sleight Of Elbow” (2017) The Moon by The Carrivick Sisters from t

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. We're back, baby! The start of a new season and we reveal plans for future FolkCasts. Then we go to the races, go down the mines, take to the ocean, search for passage through the ice and sail the stars. There are daft dogs and dirty dogs and Old Blind Dogs, and we finish in a honking great big mucky lorry! Who dares to say that folk music is boring? FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Music featured: Yours For Eternity by Steve Dagleish from the album “Yours For Eternity” (2016) Grand National by Captain Of The Lost Waves from the album “Hidden Gems” (2016) Creeping Jane by Steeleye Span from the album “Cogs, Wheels And Lovers” (2009) Another Lost Sailor by Chris Manasseh from the album “The Sun Destroys The Sky” (2017) The Bonny Ship The Diamond by Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley from the album “Across The Water” (2017) THE STORY BEHIND MY SONG The Mines Of The Tamar by