As JB prepares to head off to Shrewsbury Folk Fest (listen out for his festival artist special next week) he has music from The Band, Megson and Kathryn Priddy

It's all about the women of folk as JB has a special highlighting some of the best in the business, such as Kathryn Tickell, Isla Callister, Shirley Collins and Joni Mitchell

Join JB for a guitar player special with some of the best in the business .  .

JB has a recording of a live sesh at O'Donnells, some sublime Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan, local axe man Paul Cringle and Neil Young among other folky gems!

JB plays music from Fairport Convention, Jeff Jepson, Bella Gaffney and Jez Lowe amongst others - and has a rummage in the rogues gallery!

This week, John looks ahead to Yn Chruinnaght which starts on Monday (24 July).

John Barker brings you another hour of the very best folk and roots music.

JB celebrates the Island's National Day (and week) with music from the Island's best including Barrule, Clash Vooar, Davy Knowles, Adam Rhodes and Thomas Callister

Rant, Dervish, Isla and the Chieftains - all make it into JB's Folk jukebox this week. Smokin'! (Don't - it's not good for your health . .)

John celebrates the summer solstice with music from the likes of John Martyn, Eddie Cochrane and the island's own Thomas Callister and Dave Kilgallon . . it's the longest day!