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.
Songwriter of Snow Patrol, Tired Pony and Reindeer Section, Gary Lightbody is the first of the Northern Irish big names to announce a Christmas homecoming show.
Hugely talented, award winning, revered in concert halls and theatres; there's not much bad to be said for Barbara Dickson. In fact here's some more good stuff.
Perhaps best known for his work with Farriers, Stephen Macartney shares the spotlight of Fealtys in Bangor with the best of Northern Ireland's songwriting talent.
Dirty, sleazy, sweaty, honest rock and roll and that'll just be from the DJs as the Legendary Shack Shakers bring their world renowned live show to Voodoo, Belfast.
August sees the return of the Woodstock Rhythm and Blues Festival to the streets of East Belfast featuring a lineup including Chris Farlowe, Rab McCullough and more.
Acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, as well as member of the hard rockin' E-Street Band, Nils Lofgren will perform in the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast later this year.
Belfast's EastSide Arts Festival unveils an ambitious programme packed with music from up and coming acts as well as seasoned veterans of Northern Irish music.
Former member of Horslips and Moving Hearts, Declan Sinnott will bring his solo live show to The Black Box this autumn with a guest performance from Vicky Keating.