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Calum Gilligan, Zoë Bestel, Caitlin Gilligan – Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre

Posted on November 4, 2023 by writewyattuk

It says something that on my first visit to the Lancashire music venue perhaps furthest from the coast that we were treated to plenty of stirring songs from the sea. But even the part of my opening paragraph citing the … Continue reading →

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First-class return to Holly Head, and beyond – the Kate Rusby interview

Posted on November 24, 2022 by writewyattuk

After a successful 2022 on the back of her most recent LP, 30: Happy Returns, Kate Rusby is rounding off the year with her latest festive tour, hailed as the start of Christmas for many. The ‘Barnsley Nightingale’ will be entertaining audiences … Continue reading →

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Truly making his mark – in conversation with Seth Lakeman

Posted on November 4, 2021 by writewyattuk

Seth Lakeman is back, and on the evidence of new LP, Make Your Mark, the last 18 months did nothing to blunt his creative prowess. Emerging from the long days, weeks and months of lockdown, the celebrated indie-folk singer-songwriter and … Continue reading →

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Here of their own free will – talking to Graham Firth about The True Deceivers

Posted on February 22, 2020 by writewyattuk

I feel I need a disclaimer when writing about a few bands I love, not least when I’ve known them so long. And in the case of two members of folk roots stalwarts The True Deceivers, I even had a … Continue reading →

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Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker – Preston, The Continental

Posted on April 16, 2017 by writewyattuk

“The fun’s over. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a miserable ride”. After upbeat sets from opening acts Tom Hyatt and Sweeney Astray, Josienne Clarke suggested a change of mood was on the cards at this happening River Ribble watering … Continue reading →

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The Crumpsall Kid rides out – the Mike Harding interview

Posted on April 23, 2015 by writewyattuk

Veteran comic, folk singer-songwriter, author, broadcaster and playwright Mike Harding is set to visit 17 small theatres and arts clubs in May. From Keswick to Barnsley via Pocklington, Mike has a busy few weeks ahead of him, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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When you comin’ back? The Gretchen Peters interview

Posted on February 20, 2015 by writewyattuk

Gretchen Peters is on the crest of a wave, and loving it. After all those years perfecting her songwriting craft, getting on for 20 of those as a solo artist, it seems like the critics have finally sat up and taken … Continue reading →

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