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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.

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Van Morrison announces additional post-lockdown Belfast shows

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28th May 2021

Van Morrison has been vocal about ending lockdown and heralding a return to live performances and aptly, he'll be doing just that this summer in Belfast.

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Jack Cade releases new video single ‘The Amber Lights’

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14th May 2021

'The Amber Lights' is the third video single from Jack Cade's 'Death Throes of a Jaded Empire'. Watch it here and hear what Jack has to say...

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European tour and a new book from Courtney Marie Andrews

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6th May 2021

Courtney Marie Andrews returns with a brand new book of poetry 'Old Monarch' and news of a series of long-awaited tour dates across Europe.

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Dean Owens and Calexico join forces for desert sounds releases

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26th March 2021

Scottish songwriter Dean Owens joins forces with the purveyors of 'Desert-Noir' Calexico on a series of thematic and cinematic new releases in 2021.

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Matthew McDaid announces new single ‘5 4 3 2 1’

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13th September 2020

Matthew McDaid announces the release of '5,4,3,2,1', the second single from his lastest EP 'Look Away Sun Child'. Out on 18th September 2020.

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Gareth Dunlop announces new EP ‘Born Uncool’

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31st August 2020

Gareth Dunlop announces plans for a new different sound on upcoming EP 'Born Uncool' and releases the lead single of the same name.

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Americana songwriter Justin Townes Earle dead aged 38 years old

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24th August 2020

There's shock and sadness throughout the Americana and modern folk music world as we learn of the passing of songwriter Justin Townes Earle.

Featured image for Ben Glover announces new single ‘Arguing with Ghosts’

Ben Glover announces new single ‘Arguing with Ghosts’

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20th August 2020

'Arguing With Ghosts' is the first release from Nashville-based songwriter Ben Glover since 2018's 'Shorebound'. An EP is due to follow.

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Sunflowerfest 2020: The show must go on…line

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21st July 2020

Nothing stops the team at Sunflowerfest, not even a global pandemic. The festival crew have been hard at work and you can enjoy the show... from home!