Audio

Galway Rain – Son of the Hound

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8th March 2016

A few weeks back, Son of the Hound treated a booze-soaked and swaying crowd in the John Hewitt pub in Belfast to a new song. That tune was 'Galway Rain'.

The Ebony Trail – Ciara O’Neill

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2nd March 2016

Northern Irish songwriter Ciara O'Neill reveals her long-awaited debut album 'The Ebony Trail'. Born in Nashville it's a record of dark tales sweetly sung.

Honest Man – Matt Andersen

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1st March 2016

Canadian bluesman Matt Anderson has shaken the foundations of venues across the world but now he reveals a softer side with his most soulful record to date.

Wounds – Ryan Vail

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23rd February 2016

Last year's collaboration 'Sea Legs' recorded with Ciaran Lavery was a Folk & Tumble favourite and now Ryan Vail is back with the wonderful single 'Wounds'.

Waves – The Frisbys

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23rd February 2016

Helen and Nicola are The Frisbys. Joined by a full band on their latest release 'The Cause' they look set to make waves on the story indie-folk seas.

Soul Of A Man – Tom Waits

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22nd February 2016

Tom Waits joins Lucinda Williams and a host of others to celebrate the works of a great bluesman on 'God Don't Never Change: The Songs Of Blind Willie Johnson'.

The Essential Gretchen Peters – Gretchen Peters

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22nd February 2016

Celebrating many years in the folk music business and endearing herself even more to the people of Ireland - we check out 'The Essential...' Gretchen Peters.

The Longest Day In History – David C Clements

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17th February 2016

It's been a long time coming but we've got that debut from Northern Irish songwriter David C Clements. With shades of Springsteen it's been worth the wait.

Wishing Well – David Berkeley

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8th February 2016

Today's song of the day is 'Wishing Well' by David Berkeley complete with the dark brooding of winter, a nod to the Norse mythology and a sublime video.