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At Folk and Tumble, we bring you the latest news on record releases, upcoming tours, and anything else you need to know about your favourite folk musicians.

Tribute to Bap Kennedy

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2nd November 2016

Tributes have poured in from across the music world to Belfast singer and songwriter Bap Kennedy who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on 1st November.

Bear’s Den unveil new video and 2017 dates

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25th October 2016

London indie-folk outfit Bear's Den have had a busy 2016 with the release of 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain' As 2016 ends, they've some spring shows to come.

The Saw Doctors announce Belfast show

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18th October 2016

We uesta love them... In fact we still do. One of Ireland's biggest selling bands, The Saw Doctors, is back on the road and Belfast bound in January 2017.

The 4 of Us announce album and shows

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3rd October 2016

Twenty plus years ago, The 4 Of Us burst onto the Irish scene and in the Autumn and Winter of 2016/2017 they're still going strong with an upcoming record.

Emerald Armada prepare to get festive

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3rd October 2016

The Emerald Armada are a real live force to be reckoned with and like Therapy?, Ash, and Snow Patrol before them they're making festive shows their thing.

Saint Sister Announce Belfast Show

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27th September 2016

One of the hottest indie-folk acts on the scene right now, Saint Sister, have announced their Autumn tour dates with a show at Belfast's Empire Music Hall.

Fairport Convention for Out To Lunch

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27th September 2016

It's hard to believe that Fairport Convention has been on the go for 50 years but January 2017 sees them take their anniversary show on the road to Belfast.

Kate Rusby announces new single and shows

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23rd September 2016

Award-winning folk act Kate Rusby announces a string of Irish dates for the autumn to accompany the release of her latest single 'Only Desire'.

Van Morrison Announces Belfast Concert

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23rd September 2016

East Belfast's Sir Van Morrison returns to Belfast on 18th December 2016 for a show in the Waterfront Hall. Tickets are on sale from 23rd September 2016.