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Originators of Folk-improv, The Ciderhouse Rebellion Triple Album Release
In their customary unconventional style, The Ciderhouse Rebellion (fiddle player Adam Summerhayes and accordionist Murray Grainger) have announced details of their forthcoming releases: a folk triptych comprising wholly contrasting albums along with accompanying...
We Looked Away (while history repeats itself)
'While the war was far off raging we were safe behind these trees and nothing changed but something distant burning' History repeats…. 'While the rivers turned to crimson we were busy with our day... We Looked Away… ' Reg Meuross
… like a cosmic contemporary Fairport Convention
"More lushly produced fare comes courtesy of Harbottle and Jonas on their collection of songs, poems and lullabies, Wild Goose (Brook View Records). On tracks sung by Freya Jonas, they come over like a cosmic contemporary Fairport Convention" The Guardian (Jude...
12 Silk Handkerchiefs marks first Fishing Remembrance Day
The story of Hull’s “headscarf revolutionaries” was told to an audience of fishing charity and industry VIPs at the Cutty Sark in London to mark the first annual National Fishing Remembrance Day. The multimedia 12 Silk Handkerchiefs production, which was first...
Up Close and Personal
Ahead of his 'A Night Of Glass Tour', singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse opened for Tom Robinson in Tamworth last night. Dan reports from the gig: "It was great to reconnect with Tom Robinson at his show tonight. Up Close and Personal, the solo show, is a life affirming...
Anglo-Irish Folk Innovators The Haar Announce Summer Dates
Lauded Anglo-Irish folk ensemble The Haar is set to take the stage in England this summer with a series of captivating performances in London, Milverton and Slough in June, alongside festival appearances at Gate To Southwell, New Forest Folk Festival, and Priddy Folk...
Unmissable gigs this week!
A week of wonderful live music in Birmingham, Barton Upon Humber, London and Dorset
Another week of great live music and new music announcements
Live music this week with Reg Meuross Stolen From God, Charlie Dore with Julian Littman and Harbottle & Jonas
Rouse Ye Women
“When I wrote the song Rouse Ye Women about the Cradley Heath Chainmakers’ strike, I knew it needed a singer of super strength and spirit to sing it.”
The Fatea Innovation Award 2023 goes to….
… well we don’t know yet. Announcements are 12th Jan. But good to see Stolen From God in the running.
A Night Of Glass 2024 – A Shard Experience…
Dan Whitehouse takes audience deep into the heart of glass in its myriad manifestations
The hidden lives that were the historic heartbeat of the country
The Ciderhouse Rebellion and Kirsty Merryn (Cider with Kirsty) play live in Sheffield and Hastings
Reg Meuross: North in November – Hot Tea and Crumpets Tour
Bringing some new songs and stories and featuring a choice selection from latest song cycle Stolen From God.
What makes The Ciderhouse Rebellion so special?
“We were there within the first 8 bars doing things that shouldn’t have been possible.”
New folk roster lights up Manchester’s Northern Quarter
From The Whiehouse showcase The Ciderhouse Rebellion, Max ZT/Dan Whitehouse and The Haar at Folk Expo 2023
Caesar may have conquered Winchester…
Caesar may have conquered Winchester but that was before its One Way system was introduced!
Bury One’s Head
Bury One’s Head – new video from Max ZT and Dan Whitehouse
“Moves and challenges the listener” Stolen From God
The Haar head SW and NW in October
Anglo-Irish quartet The Haar take their “mesmerising impromptu arc of artistry” (Irish Music Magazine) on tour to the SW and NW of England this October.
Stolen From God – on tour
Reg Meuross’s song cycle about the slave trade goes on tour with Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Suntou Susso
TEN STEPS – new single review TJPL News. “…about growth and finding your own path, but it goes so much deeper than that.”
"Max ZT & Dan Whitehouse have come together to give us a song which acts like food for the soul. It’s a tender single, a combination of spoken word and soulful harmony. It flows with a soft rush, like autumn air through orange leaves. But it leaves you feeling...
The Unstoppable The Ciderhouse Rebellion
Their quest is to create music with no conscious thought between conception and playing – always searching for the unexpected and the possibility to create a deep sonic narrative that transports the audience.
Brooklyn/Black Country Pathfinders Announce ‘TEN STEPS’ UK Album Tour
New York’s celebrated Max ZT (House of Waters), and Tokyo/Black Country’s lauded Dan Whitehouse combine their inventive energy to bring a live tour to the UK this October. ZT, the hammered dulcimer player compared to Hendrix and the ever-regenerating Whitehouse, use spoken word and virtuoso playing to create impactful (often improvised) pieces with a belief in the healing power of music at its core.
FIVE STAR review for Freedom To Roam
Highlighting the profound interconnectedness of people, animals, and the environment - musicians, filmmakers, and artists unite in Freedom To Roam. “We represent people, animals, crossing borders and migrating, as we think about the effects on climate, on rights and...