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Special guest - Judy Collins

The special guest will be the legendary American singer Judy Collins, talking about her new album of duets with the likes of Willie Nelson,
Jackson Browne, and Jeff Bridges.

The special guest will be the legendary American singer Judy Collins, talking about her new album of duets with the likes of Willie Nelson,
Jackson Browne, and Jeff Bridges. There's music from Mad Dog Mcrae, Cirencester duo The Black Feathers, blues from Chris Smither and americana from Sadie & The Hotheads led by actress Elizabeth McGovern who plays Lady Cora in Downton Abbey!

35 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Oct 2015 17:30

Music Played

  • Mad Dog Mcrae

    You Can’t Find Me

    • God Dam Records.
  • Ulaid

    Punching Holes in the Music

    • Ulaid.
  • Judy Collins With Ari Hest

    Strangers Again

    • Wildflowers Records.
  • Judy Collins With Jackson Browne

    Feels Like 91ȱ

    • Wildflowers Records.
  • Judy Collins With Thomas Bybdahl

    From Grace

    • Wildflowers Records.
  • Judy Collins With Bhi Bhiman

    Hallejuah

    • Wildflowers Records.
  • Chris Smither

    Leave the Light On

    • Signature Sounds.
  • The Black Feathers

    Down By The River

    • Blue House Music.
  • Sarah McQuaid

    I Am Grateful for What I Have

    • Waterbug.
  • Sadie & The Hotheads

    The Escape

    • Own Label.

This Week's Gig Guide

There are far too many regular events to mention -- so for full list of all morris sides, dance clubs and sessions, see

Saturday 24th October-Friday 30th October -The Dulcimer World Congress is being held at Malvern St James, Malvern WR14 3BA There are four public concerts. Info from: Malvern Tourist Information (01684 892289) or - British performers include Sue Harris, Malthouse Passage, Amanda Lowe, Singh Dhadyalla, and Dan Evans

Saturday 24th October

Ninebarrow (folk duo from Dorset)- Under the Edge Arts in Wotton under Edge 8pm utea.org.uk
Ghost Trail- acoustic duo from Bristol- Stroud Brewery 7.30pm free
Apple Day at Gloucester Folk Museum, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PG with Lassington Oak Morris Men 11 – 2pm
May Thrill with guests at Kempley Village Hall, nr Dymock in aid of Kempley Churches 7.30pm for 8pm start. £10 inc supper. Songs from their latest album 'On Track'. The evening includes Hot spuds and puddings, bar available. Tickets from Marjorie on 01989 720698, email
Judy Collins + support Rachael Sage- Forum Theatre, Malvern
The Open Secrets new CD launch at Café Kino in Bristol

Sunday 25th October

Gilmore & Roberts – Prince Albert Stroud
Beth Porter & The Availables- The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 8-11pm
Gordon Wood (Americana singer) support from s/s John Kelly - Black Book Café, Stroud 2-4pm
Folk Music at The Salutation Inn, Berkeley from 8pm
Sam Lewis (US s/s) – Marrs Bar, in Worcester

Monday 26th October

Tom Robinson Band- The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 9pm
Cheltenham Ukelele Club- Exmouth Arms, Bath Rd

Tuesday 27th October

Irish session at The Butchers Arms, Oakridge Lynch
English session at Kings Arms Newent 8.30pm
Folk at Frampton on Severn V Hall 8pm
Peatbog Faeries- Worcs Hunt Hall
The Unthanks – nearest tour date Artrix, Bromsgrove..
Songhoy Blues – The Fleece in Bristol

Wednesday 28th October

Folk evening with Chris at Carpenters Arms, Miserden
Merry Hell - The Red Lion Folk Club, Kings Heath, Birmingham 7.45pm

Thursday 29th October

Sadie & The Hotheads - The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 9pm
Irish night at The Crown & Sceptre, Stroud from 8pm
Minchinhampton Folk Club at The Café Loiunge of the Baptist Church on Tetbury Street 8.15pm

Friday 30th October

Mad Dog Mcrea – The Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
Sarah McQuaid (US s/s gtrist) + Tinkerscuss (local duo) - St Edward's Church, Church Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1BB Doors 7pm. Tickets Tel: 01451 830268 part of “Music at Stow” Festival
Effra - folk band - Prince Albert in Stroud
“The Bonnie Road” - tales and ballads of the Borders- acoustic duo
at Mr Twitchett’s Café, Subscription Rooms, Stroud 8pm
George Montagu Band + support from Ethemia - Brewery Blues, at Cellar Lounge of the Kings Head Market Place, Cirencester
Sion Russell Jones – s/s from Cardiff- The Convent, South Woodchester nr Nailsworth 8-11pm
Riverfolk at The Trout Inn, Riverside, Lechlade-on-Thames 8pm Info: 01367 252313 jaymathews124@mac.com
Chris Smither – US s/s- The Folk House, Bristol
Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Alma Tavern,
74 Droitwich Road, Worcester
Open House at Swindon Folksingers’ Club, Ashford Road Social Club, Ashford Road, Swindon 8.15pm

Saturday 31st October

Henry Bateman – s/s + guitarist from Fairford - Stroud Brewery 7.30pm free
Sam Lee & Friends - Mackenzie Hall, Brockweir nr Chepstow
Advance tickets from Adrian Birch adrianbirch1@gmail.com or 01291 689812,
Martin Carthy + support David Menday- – Wychwood Folk Club, Tiddy Hall, Ascott u Wychwood Contact: Mark/Elaine – 01993 831427 wychwoodfolkclub@gmail.com

Sunday 1st November

Maz O’ Connor - Forest Folk Club at the The Royal Oak, Whitecroft near Lydney Doors open 7.30pm Info: jan@forestfolkclub.com www.forestfolkclub.com
The Black Feathers + support from Blondes with Beards - The Barn Theatre, Cirencester tickets www.theblackfeathers.com
Gilmore & Roberts – Folk House, Park Street, Bristol
Sam Lee & Friends – Courtyard Arts Hereford

Broadcast

  • Sat 24 Oct 2015 17:30