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.

Introducing Brooke Bentham

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9th September 2014

With Marling's vocal range and the sombre brooding of Cohen's lyrics you'd be forgiven thinking the worldly wise Brooke Bentham was more than eighteen years old.

Introducing Amanda St John

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9th September 2014

Amanda St John leaves Belfast and heads for twin city Nashville Tennessee to work with the greats as she releases her latest Motown infused blues ballad.

Another Grant Sharkey Album

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9th September 2014

Hampshire's feisty folk-pop peddler Grant Sharkey maintains his optimistic attempt to drop a new album every six months with number four entitled 'URSS'.

Duke Special New Release News

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9th September 2014

Belfast's eccentric, vaudevillian songsmith Duke Special returns this year with a brand new record and you can be involved through the Pledge Music scheme.

Red Rock 2014

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2nd September 2014

Red Rock 2014 supports the stellar work of Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke and features live performances from Emerald Armada, Hurdles and Freaks.

Real Music Club Autumn Season

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2nd September 2014

Northern Ireland promoters of folk, country and Americana acts, The Real Music Club have unveiled their lineup for the remainder of 2014 with some great shows.

East Side Arts Festival 2014

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22nd August 2014

East Belfast ushered in the start of the 2014 East Side Arts Festival in style last night with a great show from Kaz Hawkins in the Strand Arts Centre.

In Memory of Gerry Anderson

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21st August 2014

Folk and Tumble pays tribute to Northern Irish broadcaster and musician Gerry Anderson who passed away today aged 69 after battling a long illness.

The New Basement Tapes

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20th August 2014

Long lost Bob Dylan lyrics get a contemporary folk makeover from Marcus Mumford, Jim James, Elvis Costello and Rhiannon Giddens on The New Basement Tapes.