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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.

Foy Vance signs to Ed Sheeran’s label

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30th November 2015

Northern Irish singer songwriter Foy Vance debuts a 'She Burns', a brand new track and announces his signing to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man label for 2016.

Sturgill Simpson to play Belfast’s Real Music Club

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17th November 2015

Alt-Country and Americana superstar Sturgill Simpson will perform a special solo show for the Real Music Club in Belfast's Limelight 2 on 12th January 2016.

Brad Paisley Announces Irish Date

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17th November 2015

Country music singer and Grammy winning songwriter Brad Paisley will play the 3 Arena in Dublin on 30th July 2016. Tickets are available from Friday 20th November.

Taste Live at the Isle of Wight – NI Premier

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16th November 2015

Taste was fronted by the blues legend Rory Gallagher and on 3rd December 2015 you can join music fans and the brother of the renowned guitarist in The Strand.

Introducing Freja

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23rd October 2015

At the age of twenty, Freja has taken four of tracks, each deeply personal, beautiful, minimal and laid them down on her debut EP 'Ghosts'. Listen out for her.

Villagers Belfast show on sale now

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23rd October 2015

Conor O'Brien's Villagers begin 2016 with 'Where Have You Been All My Life', as well as a UK and Ireland tour including an intimate Out To Lunch Festival show.

Gary Lightbody Announces Belfast Show

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14th October 2015

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.

Barbara Dickson Irish Tour 2015

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9th October 2015

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.

Fealty’s Sessions with Stephen Macartney

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7th October 2015

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.