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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.

Valentine’s Lunch with Bap Kennedy

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28th January 2016

Bap Kennedy has announced an intimate Valentine's Day show that will take place in Belfast's Black Box on 14th February 2016. Get your tickets quickly!

This is The Kit Announce Belfast Show

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27th January 2016

British alternative folk act This Is The Kit have just announced an intimate headline show to take place in Mchugh's Basement on 7th of April 2016.

In memory of David Bowie

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11th January 2016

Gerry McNally pays tribute to David Bowie, one of the acts he first saw live on stage – a master of reinvention, a unique performer and unsurpassed talent.

Top 50 of 2015 (1-20)

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23rd December 2015

We've finally made it to the top 20 records in our big top 50 countdown of the best of indie-folk and alt-country in 2015. Who's made it to top spot this year?

‘Caught One More Time’ – Van Morrison on Cyprus Avenue 2015

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22nd December 2015

'Caught One More Time' is the story of Sir Van Morrison's historic 70th birthday celebration shows on the iconic Cyprus Avenue in East Belfast in August 2015.

Top 50 of 2015 (31-40)

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21st December 2015

The second instalment of our Top 50 indie folk and alt-country records of 2015 including great records from the likes of Stornoway, Dawes, Lord Huron and Beirut.

Top 50 of 2015 (41-50)

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18th December 2015

The first instalment of our Top 50 indie folk and alt-country records of 2015. There'll be a few familiar faces down this end of the list and a few surprises.

Folk and Tumble says Touts Out!

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17th December 2015

Ticket touts are the blister on the already stinking foot of corporate gig ticketing, treading on the little guy. Help stamp them out with Mumford and Sons.

Neil Young Announces first Belfast Concert

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14th December 2015

Americana superstar Neil Young announces dates for his upcoming tour including a historic first ever show in Belfast. Tickets for the SSE Arena gig on sale soon.