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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

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

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

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 W

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

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

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 NEIDG

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 S

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

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 Dangero

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

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 WOR

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: 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 Blu

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

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 Shan

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. 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) MAT

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” (Februa

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)

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 Brow