FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of 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

by Ninebarrow

from the album “The Waters And The Wild” (2018)

https://www.ninebarrow.co.uk

The Soundbite Spotlight

CUSTOMANTHEMS MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

“Professional songs for songwriters at an “entry-level” cost”

https://www.customanthems.com/home

Put yourself in the Spotlight! Our free service to the business of music.

http://folkcasters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/clubs-pubs-venues-promoters-tell-world.html

TOMORROW’S WORLD

by Robert Wheaton

from the album “Tomorrow’s World” (2017)

https://www.facebook.com/RobertWheatonDevon/

RAISE A GLASS TO THE MORNING

by David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes

from the album “Here Comes Tomorrow” (2017)

https://www.facebook.com/davidhershawandsandieforbes

TOMORROW WILL BE FINE

by Mick Shepherd

from the album “Truth & Heartbreak” (2018)

https://smichael920gmailcom.bandcamp.com/releases

Story Behind My Song

VERSES ON DANIEL GOOD

by Bird In The Belly

from the album “The Crowing” (2018)

https://www.facebook.com/birdinthebelly/

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMS

by The Albion Band

from the album “Happy Accident” (1998)

http://www.talkingelephant.co.uk/artist/albion-band/

METHOD IN THE MADNESS

by The Company Of Players

from the album “Shakespeare Songs” (2018)

http://companyofplayers.bandcamp.com/

CAN’T QUOTE SHAKESPEARE

by Phil Hare

from the album “A Stranger I Came” (2018)

http://www.phil-hare-guitarist.co.uk/index.html

…and The Outro

EVERYWHERE I GO

by Phil Cooper

from the album “Thoughts & Observations” (2018)

http://phil-cooper.co.uk

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: 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 WORLD’S END

by Plant & Taylor

from the album “Goodbye, Prairie Girl” (2018)

https://www.plantandtaylor.com

GREEN UNSTOPPING

by The Rheingans Sisters

from the album “Bright Field” (2018)

https://www.rheinganssisters.co.uk

LIFE OF PLENTY

by Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer

from the album “The Whole Charade” (2018)

https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/

THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD

by Nic Norton & The County Band

from the EP “Brief Lives” (2018)

https://www.facebook.com/nicnortonband/

THREE-LEGGED RACE

by Minnie Birch

from the album “Tethered” (2017)

http://www.minniebirch.co.uk/

TALL, DARK, HANDSOME STRANGER

by Millbrig

from the album “Millbrig” (2018)

http://www.millbrigmusic.com

YOU BELONG WITH ME

by The Mellowship

from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018)

http://www.themellowship.co.uk/

THE LAST TRAIN / BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND

by Luke Jackson

from the album “Solo Duo Trio” (2018)

http://lukepauljackson.com/

DRUNKEN SERENADE INC THE BANSHEE REEL

by Merry Hell

from the EP “Bury Me Naked” (2018)

http://www.merryhell.co.uk

COD LIVER OIL AND THE ORANGE JUICE

by Findlay Napier

from the album “Glasgow” (2017)

http://www.findlaynapier.com

ZILLIONAIRE

by Zoe Mulford

from the album “Small Brown Birds” (2018)

http://zoemulford.com

BRING BACK HOME

by Ange Hardy

from the album “Bring Back Home” (2018)

https://www.angehardy.com

FERRYMAN

by Thomson & York

from the album “Circle Of Life” (2017)

https://www.facebook.com/Thomson-York-183479445435837/

WICKER MAN / LANDLORD’S DAUGHTER

by Spiral Dance

from the album “Land And Legend” (2017)

http://www.spiraldance.com.au/

HEY THAT’S NO WAY TO SAY GOODBYE

by Reid Jamieson

from the album “Dear Leonard: The Cohen Collection” (2017)

http://www.reidjamieson.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.

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 Blues (excerpt) by Big Bill Broonzy

Oud Solo (excerpt) by Alsarah & The Nubatones

My Dear Boy by John Renbourne

Barnes Morris by Ralph McTell

Time Will Show The Wiser by Fairport Convention

The Wood And The Wire by Jason Whelan

PADDY TAYLOR’S / HOLD THE REINS / FAMOUS BALLYMOT

by Caroline Keane & Tom Delany

from the album “Never Say Goodbye, Say Good Luck” (2018)

EDGES

by Inni-K

Single Release (2018)

The Insanely Mental Instrumental

Crazily Good Tunes With Nutty Titles!

BALLS TO BALLS

by 4Square

from the album “Fuel” (2016)

…and The Outro

OLD, OLD, OLD

by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

from the album “Personae” (2018)

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: 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 My 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 album “Gus & Gladders” (2018)

MEET ON THE LEDGE

by Greta Van Fleet

from the album “From The Fires” (2017)

SLOTH

by Richard Thompson

from the album “Acoustic Rarities” (2017)

OUT OF TOWN

by Ken Nicol

from the album “Days Of Reason” (2017)

ALPHABETTI FOLKETTI

S is for Spirogyra

DANGEROUS DAVE / RUNAWAY

by Spirogyra

from the album “Old Boot Wine” (1972 - re-released 2018)

SUNRISE (WITH HARMONIES)

by Ivor Game

Single release (2018)

STRANGER IN MY SHOES

by Joshu

Single release (2018)

…and The Outro

DOWN BY THE FIRE

by The Mellowship

from the album “You Belong To Me” (2018)

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.

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

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