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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.

Belfast’s Best Boozers

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20th June 2013

With festival season well and truly underway, Folk and Tumble takes a look at some of the best places in Belfast for a pre or even post-show pint.

They Might Be Giants Tour

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5th June 2013

American unconventional indie-popsters They Might Be Giants take sixteen albums worth of records on the road, playing Belfast on 17th November 2013.

Real Music Club Celebrates Fifteen Years

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31st May 2013

Belfast Americana and country music stalwarts, the Real Music Club celebrate fifteen years of shows with a day of great music from Steve Earle and local musicians.

Laura Marling Album Streaming

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20th May 2013

NPR have released an official online preview stream of the stunning Laura Marling album 'Once I Was An Eagle'. Produced by Ethan Johns and worth listening to now.

Bangor 400

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17th May 2013

Open House Festival joins in the celebrations as the seaside town of Bangor turns 400 and Midlake, The Staves, The Undertones and Lord Huron stop by.

Glen Hansard Documentary

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16th May 2013

Solo artist, film star and front man of The Frames - Glen Hansard takes a crew on tour and makes an exceptional road documentary as they travel through Italy.

Ruth Moody Irish Tour

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16th May 2013

Founding member of The Wailin' Jennys, Ruth Moody kicks off her Irish tour in Dundalk tonight before making her way up to Belfast's Real Music Club.

John Fullbright live in Belfast

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15th May 2013

Young Americana rising star John Fullbright makes an appearance as part of Open House Festival this October in The Black Box as part of his UK and Ireland tour.

Johnny Flynn Tour

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14th May 2013

Singer, songwriter, actor Johnny Flynn has been off the music scene for a couple of years, playing Shakespearean roles but now is back on a solo acoustic tour.