Ravens or Swallows? Wonder which you prefer? Yes, this is a folk music podcast and today's episode is the second part about gigging. However, the topic of birds came up in the episode! Do let us know. We'd love to know. Anyway onto Episode 6.

We continue are journey on the road with stories and observations from Said the Maiden gigs including meeting a witch, pumpkin soup and egg on a head! Oh, and we discuss birds - a lot! Bill Oddie, you'd be proud. Seth Lakeman gets another mention as does Chesham Folk Club. 

Plus there is a special musical surprise at the end! 

Rehearsals! All bands have to do them at some point. So in Episode 3 we talk about Said the Maiden rehearsals, how long they do them for, what they do (gossip and snacking!). We also delve into the world of Japanese toilets (hot seats!) and more.

With mentions of 

Sam Kelly

Dave Swarbrick 

In the second episode we find out about the instruments used to create folk music. What instruments does Jess use? The rest of the Said the Maiden band use? And what biscuit best represents Folk music?! It's another jammed packed episode of On The Folking Road!

How did Jess Distill from folk band Said the Maiden / Company of Players get into folk music? Was it inspired by the Wombles? How did she get like minded friends to join her folk journey?How did they decide on their name? Can I say Magician? All these and other questions are answered in the first episode of On The Folking Road Podcast - Let's diddle!