News

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.

An Open Letter to Arlene Foster MLA

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8th October 2014

An Open Letter from Folk and Tumble to Arlene Foster MLA voicing our disgust with the cuts made to the Tourism Events National Sponsorship Scheme for 2015/16.

Pat Dam Smyth back in Belfast

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7th October 2014

Having taken his considerable talent to London via Dublin, Liverpool and LA, Pat Dam Smyth makes a welcome return to Belfast this October with a Black Box show.

Introducing Forty Elephant Gang

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6th October 2014

Brand new tunes from an up and at 'em young London band Forty Elephant Gang. Listen to the 'Slow Down The Days' EP streaming here on Folk and Tumble.

Creative Belfast Showcase

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1st October 2014

Folk and Tumble along with Generator NI and Start Together Studios bring you an evening of great music from Farriers, Meb Jon Sol, Robyn G Shiels and Arborist.

Nine Below Zero Reform Classic Lineup

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30th September 2014

English blues band Nine Below Zero reform their classic 'Young Ones' lineup for an Autumn tour in 2014 celebrating the re-release of their first two records.

Seth Lakeman Tour

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29th September 2014

Folk superstar Seth Lakeman releases a new single 'The Wanderer' this October and takes to the road on a UK tour to promote his latest album 'Word of Mouth'.

Introducing Tom James

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23rd September 2014

He may only be twenty two years old but Cornwall native Tom James has the guitar playing chops of someone twenty years older as evidenced on this new EP.

Red Molly Announce UK Tour

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23rd September 2014

Americana folk harmony trio Red Molly announce details of a UK and Ireland tour for October 2014 in support of their latest release 'The Red Album'.

News from Sunflowerfest

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16th September 2014

As the curtain falls on Sunflowerfest 2014, we call into the party to have a pint and a chat with the organisers who bring news of big changes on Tubby's Farm.