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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.

Villagers headline Music City in Derry

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21st June 2016

'Where Have You Been All My Life' was the cool live record from Villagers and now you have the chance to catch them on stage at Derry's Music City 2016.

Henry McCullough (1943-2016)

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14th June 2016

From Belfast's lowly Menagerie Bar to the dizzying heights of 1960s Woodstock, there were few stages not graced by the late great Henry McCullough.

Mairearad Green ‘Summer Isles’ Tour

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9th June 2016

Highland folk traditionalist and creator of the cinematic masterpiece, 'Summer Isles', Mairearad Green takes to the road for a string of dates in June 2016.

Introducing Cousin Kula

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6th June 2016

With folky undertones to their indie-electro tune 'Hesitation', Cousin Kula have arrived on the scene with a handful of festival dates and bags of potential

Bangor ready for Open House Festival 2016

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26th May 2016

Open House Festival returns to the seaside town of Bangor in County Down this August with an impressive line-up of over 125 events spanning the month.

PRS announce first Belfast showcase event

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19th April 2016

PRS (Performing Rights Society) presents live music in Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast featuring Jealous of the Birds, The Clameens and Katherine Philippa.

Basia Bulat Uk tour dates

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12th April 2016

Basia Bulat undertakes a short UK tour as well as a show in Dublin to promote her latest album, 'Good Advice', recorded with Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

Springsteen takes a stand for North Carolina

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8th April 2016

Bruce Springsteen, no stranger to activism, makes a strong statement in support of the persecuted in North Carolina and cancels his upcoming show.

Kenny Rogers adds Belfast to farewell tour

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8th April 2016

Country music legend Kenny Rogers, best known for the gambler proves he knows when to fold 'em as he retires from touring after almost 60 years on the road.