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3 Daft Monkeys
- Presents tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, band information, and downloads.
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Allan Yn Y Fan
- Playing celtic music from Wales, provides biography, gig dates and reviews.
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Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
- A well-known fiddle and accordion duo; includes biographies, tour dates, details of their recordings, and press and media packs.
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Amy Macdonald
- Official site of the Scottish singer songwriter, with a biography, discography, music and video clips, live dates and gig archive, and lyrics.
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Atlantic Currants
- America, Celtic and English folk group; provides music samples, gigs and gallery.
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BeesWeb
- Official site of Robert Thompson, the award winning and iconic British folk rock guitarist. Includes tour dates and discography.
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Bella Hardy
- Singer of traditional ballads and her own songs, and instrumentalist; includes a biography, tour dates, details of her albums, reviews, and contacts.
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Bellowhead
- A contemporary folk band; includes member profiles, discography, live dates, video and media gallery, and contacts.
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Benji Kirkpatrick
- Multi-instrumentalist and singer; includes details of his solo gigs and work with bands, biography and contacts.
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Blackbeard's Tea Party
- Provides a brief biography, gigs, photos and videos.
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Blackthorn
- Five piece traditional folk band available for all types of public and private event, includes repertoire and biography.
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Blowzabella
- Perform an extensive range of traditional English and European dance tunes, using drones and unusual instruments; includes a profile and history, discography, and a listing of gigs and festival appearances.
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Bogle, Eric
- Official site of the Peebles-born folk singer-songwriter, now resident in Australia. Includes a profile, tour dates, discography, and a collection of many of his lyrics.
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Boys of the Lough
- Official site of the long-established Scottish-Irish band; includes profiles of current members, album listing, track samples, and UK and international tour dates.
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Byrne, Sunjay
- Official site of the acoustic guitarist and singer, with gig list, discography, profile, and video clips.
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Capercaillie
- A Scottish folk band with origins in Argyll and playing a fusion of Gaelic and contemporary sound; provides a profile, news and tour dates, album listing and contacts.
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Cara Dillon
- Official site of the Northern Ireland born singer, with profile, tour and gig dates, news, and album and track sales.
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Carthy, Eliza
- Offers a biography, UK and international tour dates, and a discography; also includes a newsletter, and details of her collaborations with a wide range of musicians.
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Charlie Barker
- South Yorkshire-born singer and songwriter; includes her biography, details of recordings and gigs, audio samples, reviews, and contacts.
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Chris Walshaw
- A musician who plays English and French bagpipes, flute and whistles in a number of bands and projects. Also the inventor of abc music notation, now used all over the world.
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Christine Collister
- Official site of the singer; includes gig and tour dates, details of recordings, audio samples, biography, and contacts.
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Christine Kydd
- A traditional singer and contemporary songwriter interpreting and championing the Scots song tradition; with a profile, discography, details of workshops, and contacts.
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Clutha
- One of the earliest bands to concentrate largely on traditional Scots music and song; includes details of their recordings, reviews, gig calendar, and contacts.
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The Copper Family
- A family of singers of traditional, unaccompanied folk song from their local area; includes a family history, a collection of their songs, and details of books, recordings, and public appearances.
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The Corries.com
- Official site for the folk duo, best known for writing "Flower of Scotland"; includes a history and biographies, and a wide range of merchandise.
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Cross the Border
- Perform a mix of Celtic rhythms and Anglo-Saxon melody; includes profiles of their members, gig and festival dates, listing of recordings, and booking contacts.
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Cutting, Andy
- A melodeon performer playing music from English and other traditions; includes a profile, gig and festival list, discography, and contacts.
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The Demon Barbers
- Official site of an electric folk group; includes profile and history, gig guide, discography, news, and contacts.
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Dewar, Linda
- Born in America and now resident in Scotland; plays and sings music from the traditions of both. With a profile, discography, audio samples, and live dates.
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The Dollymopps
- A trio of singers performing songs from the folk tradition of Southern England – in particular, collected from their native Isle of Wight.
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Drever, Kris
- Contemporary Scots folk musician and songwriter; includes audio samples, biography, reviews, and contacts.
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Dunlop, Blair
- Official site of the young singer and guitarist, with tour and gig dates, video clips, reviews, and contacts.
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Fairport Convention
- Provides biographies and a history of the folk rock band, with discography, gig and tour dates, and details of the annual Cropredy Convention.
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Faulkner, Eric
- Once a member of The Bay City Rollers, now following a solo career as an acoustic performer and singer/songwriter; includes profile, concert dates, and booking contacts.
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Faulkner, Newton
- English singer songwriter and acoustic guitarist; includes his gig and tour guide, online sales of his recordings, news, and profile.
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Fernhill
- Official site of the Welsh folk band, with member profiles, audio and video clips, gig and festival listing, discography, reviews and contacts.
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Firedaze
- Roots dance band, combining fiddle, folk vocals, rock guitars and programmed percussion. Includes band history, news, biographies and video.
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Fisherman’s Friends
- Traditional shanty singers from Port Isaac in Cornwall; includes a band profile, photos and video clips, and a listing of live dates.
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Folk Blues and Beyond
- Biographies and discographies of seminal artists of the 1960s folk-blues scene; including Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, John Martyn, John Renbourn, Nick Drake, Roy Harper, Jackson C Frank, and Pentangle.
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Ford, David
- Official website of the singer/songwriter; includes a profile, blog, show and gig dates, and a forum.
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Fred Wedlock (23 May 1942 – 4 March 2010)
- Maintained as a commemoration of his life by his family; includes a biography and discography.
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Gaberlunzie
- A long-established folk duo who perform modern and traditional songs; with a biography. discography and song list, sample tracks to download, and their tour dates.
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Gatherer, Nigel
- A musician, teacher, composer, and researcher. Includes details of his tuition, mostly around Scotland, a collection of traditional tunes in abc format, and learning materials, with histories and discographies of Scottish musicians and groups.
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Gaughan, Dick
- Official website of the Scottish singer, guitarist, songwriter, composer and record producer. Includes a biography, discography, collection of lyrics, news, ramblings, and tour schedule.
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Gavin Davenport
- Official site of the young interpreter of traditional song, who sings solo and with the Albion Band; with a profile, discography, live dates, resources, and contacts.
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Grace Petrie
- Official site of the indie folk rock singer songwriter with a political message; includes a profile, gig and festival dates, videos, discography, and contacts.
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Harding, Mike
- Official site of the singer, comic, author, broadcaster and environmental campaigner, with a biography, gig and tour guide, discography, and contacts.
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Hulett, Alistair
- A memorial to the Scots-born folk singer and socialist, with a biography, discography, sound samples, and songbook.
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Ioscaid
- Official site of an award winning young Irish traditional band from Northern Ireland; includes their gig calendar, audio-visual resources, and contacts.
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Irvine, Andy
- Official site for the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and traditional musician with concert schedule, booking information and discography.
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Jackie Oates
- English folk singer and traditional fiddler; includes details of her recordings and gigs, reviews, biography and contacts.
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Jansch, Bert
- Official website of the Scottish folksinger, guitarist, and founder member of the band Pentangle; born 1943, died 2011. Includes a biography, discography, and reviews.
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Jim Causley
- A Devon-born traditional singer; with a biography, details of his recordings and gigs, lyrics, and reviews.
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Jim Moray
- Official site of the English folksinger and multi-instrumentalist, with a profile, discography, live dates and tours, and audio samples.
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Jock Tamson’s Bairns
- Official site of a band prominent in the revival of interest in Scottish traditional music; with a profile and history, gig listing, list of recordings, and contacts.
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Jon Boden
- Multi-instrumentalist and singer; includes details of gigs and recordings, a guide to his solo career and bands, reviews, audio clips, and contacts.
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Jones, Nic
- British folk singer and guitarist, a major influence on the folk scene since the early 70's. Provides a biography, discography, and reviews.
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Karine Polwart
- A Scottish singer songwriter drawing her inspiration from the folk traditions; includes a discography, lyrics and guitar tabs/scores, gig listing, reviews, and contacts.
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Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
- A fiddle and guitar duo, who also perform with the Albion Band and as session musicians; includes a gig and tour listing, discography, biographies, contacts, reviews, news, and video clips.
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Lakeman, Seth
- West Country-born folk singer, songwriter, and musician. Offers a biography, gig guide, discography, collection of lyrics, and a forum for fans.
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Lathe, Abbie
- A multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter; with a profile, details of her recordings, reviews, and a listing of her teaching and workshops.
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Lau
- An award winning three-piece folk band; includes profiles of their members, list of recordings, and a diary of gigs and festival performances.
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Leftwich, Benjamin Francis
- Includes news, discography, contacts, videos, and live dates for the singer-songwriter.
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Leon Rosselson
- Acclaimed singer and songwriter, and author of children's books. Includes a profile, gig list, bibliography and discography, news, and contacts.
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Lucy Ward
- Folk singer, guitar and concertina player; includes tour dates, blog, audio and video clips, reviews, and contacts.
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MacGregor, Brechin & Ó hEadhra
- A trio specialising in traditional Scots dance music and song (in English and Gaelic); includes a list of their recordings, audio samples, gig dates, merchandise, and contacts.
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MacLean, Dougie
- Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist and fiddle player; includes a gig and tour guide, biography, discography, news, and lyrics.
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Malcolm, Jim
- Scottish folksinger and songwriter; provides a biography, tour dates, list of recordings, and press kit.
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Malinky
- A folk band specialising in Scots song, including ballads from the north-east, original songwriting, and fiddle tunes. With a profile and history, discography, audio samples, tour guide, news and contacts.
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Marling, Laura
- Folk singer-songwriter who tours nationally and internationally; includes a discography, tour dates, audio and video samples, and news.
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The McCalmans
- A long established Scots folk group until the retirement of lead singer and guitarist, Ian McCalman; includes photos, lyrics, audio tracks, discography, and a guide to band members' continuing careers.
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McNeill, Brian
- Official website of the songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founder member of the Battlefield Band; includes his tour diary, biography, information about his novels, news, and fan club.
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The Men They Couldn't Hang
- Offers a history and discography for the band, with gig dates, audio samples, reviews, and news.
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Mumford and Sons
- A folk rock band originally from west London, now touring nationally and internationally; includes a profile, discography, gig-guide, news, and blog.
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Nancy Kerr and James Fagan
- Instrumentalists (fiddle, viola and guitar-bouzouki), and singers; with a concert listing, details of their recordings, news and contacts.
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Nick Keir
- Musician, singer and songwriter, once a long-serving member of The McCalmans; includes a gig guide, music samples, and details of his collaborations.
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North Sea Gas
- A popular Scottish folk band for over 30 years; includes a profile, information about recordings, details of tours and gigs, news, reviews, and contacts.
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Old Blind Dogs
- A folk band influential in the revival of Scottish roots music, particularly of the north east; includes member profiles, tour dates, discography, and media resources.
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Peatbog Faeries
- A traditional band based on Skye, and touring the UK and internationally; with a profile, reviews, sample tracks and discography, and promoter contacts.
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Pete Castle
- A traditional folksinger and storyteller, who specialises in material from the south of England; with a profile, gig-list, archive, and contacts.
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Phil Cunningham
- Official site of the accordionist, fiddler, and composer, with a profile, gig listing, news, profile, and reviews.
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Redpath, Jean
- Official site for the singer specialising in traditional Scots song and the songs of Burns; with a biography, details of recordings, audio samples, and contacts.
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Relig.Oran
- A band specialising in traditional music from Brittany, England, Ireland and beyond; includes news and live gig list, technical specifications, and contacts.
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Robin Laing
- Scottish folksinger, songwriter, and author; includes details of his recordings and books, gig dates, and contact information.
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Session A9
- A band formed through informal music sessions up and down the A9 through central Scotland, now performing at festivals and on international tours; with a profile, discography, news and reviews.
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Shooglenifty
- A band that blends and fuses Scottish traditional music with a wide range of influences; includes a gig and tour guide, news, biographies, merchandise, and contacts.
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Sian James
- A traditional singer from Wales; includes news, events, biography, a listing of her recordings, and reviews.
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Simpson, Martin
- Folk singer and songwriter, known for his skill on acoustic and slide guitar; includes a biography, dates of gigs and workshops, discography, and a collection of guitar lessons and tablatures.
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Smith, Emily
- Official site of a leading contemporary Scottish folk singer from Dumfries and Galloway. Includes a profile, tour dates, discography, and music/video clips.
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Spiers and Boden
- An English traditional folk duo; includes live dates, details of recordings, video and audio samples, and contacts.
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Stewart, Christina
- Official site of performer of songs from the Scots tradition (in English and Gaelic) and a tutor; with a profile, discography, and booking details.
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Tickell, Kathryn
- Player of the Northumbrian smallpipes, composer, and recording artist whose work is rooted in the culture of Northumbria; includes a biography, discography, news, and a tour and gig calendar.
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Tilston, Steve
- Singer songwriter and guitarist; includes a biography, tour and gig dates, discography, and reviews.
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Tim Edey
- A singer and multi-instrumentalist performing from the Irish, Scots and English traditions; includes a biography, discography, blog and tour dates.
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Tony Cuffe
- A celebration of the life and work of a singer and guitarist who played with three seminal bands in the revival of Scots folk music, and pioneered the transposition of fiddle and pipe music to the guitar.
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Uiscedwr
- Official site of a contemporary folk trio; with a profile, festival and gig listing, details of recordings, and contacts.
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The Unthanks
- English folk group from Northumberland, includes biography, gigs, video, merchandise and gallery.
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Unusual Suspects
- A Scottish folk big-band that brings together some of the best known traditional and folk players in the country; includes news, live dates and discography, press pack, and video and photo galleries.
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Waterson and Carthy
- Official website for Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy, with links to other performers in their family. Includes biographies and a discography.
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The Watersons & the Carthys
- Discographies and profiles for Norma Waterson, Mike Waterson, Lal Waterson, Eliza Carthy, and Martin Carthy. Includes the lyrics from their recordings.
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The Whistlebinkies
- A long established group performing arrangements and new compositions based on Scottish traditional material; includes a discography and history, information about their wide ranging collaborations, live dates, and contacts.
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Wolfstone
- Official site of a band specialising in music inspired by the Scottish Highlands; with a profile, discography, gig and tour guide, news, and contacts.
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Wood, Chris
- Official site of the singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, with a biography, tour dates, and a discography/online shop.
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The Wrigley Sisters
- Official site of a folk duo from Orkney; includes their gig and tour list, news, and contacts.
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