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• Al Green - Dance Caller

  http://dancing-without-a-care.me.uk/
  Experienced caller available in the York area.

• Anahata

  http://www.treewind.co.uk/
  Personal page of multi-instrumentalist, performing as a duo with Mary Humphreys. Profile, gig-listing, and links to bands in which he has played.

• Arco Iris

  http://www.arcoiris.org.uk/
  Cambridge band playing a variety of Brazilian, Cuban, Latin, and crossover rhythms. Details of workshops, events, and includes photos and audio samples.

• Arthur, Dave and Toni

  http://www.goldilox.co.uk/engfolk/toni_arthur.htm
  Profile and discography.

• Ashley, Steve

  http://www.steveashley.co.uk/
  Singer-songwriter. News, biography, discography and reviews.

• Bailey, Roy

  http://www.roybailey.net/
  Brief biography, newsletter, reviews, discography, and concert diary.

• Barber, Damien

  http://www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk/
  Traditional English singer and musician. Includes free MP3 downloads, gig dates and album reviews.

• Bartlett, Harriet

  http://www.harrietbartlett.com/
  Piano accordionist, playing traditional Celtic music. Biography, gig guide, reviews, audio samples and photos.

• Beer for Breakfast

  http://www.beerforbreakfast.supanet.com/
  Four-piece band, who play traditional and contemporary Irish music. Includes reviews details of recordings, profiles, audio samples and contact details.

• Beer, Phil

  http://www.philbeer.co.uk/
  Multi instrumentalist, fiddle player and songwriter. Gig guide and information on bands in which he plays.

• Bellowhead

  http://www.bellowhead.co.uk/
  Includes tour dates, news, and an online shop.

• Bennett, Nathan

  http://www.100megspop2.com/nbennett1974/
  Plays piano-based folk ballads. News, gig lists, downloadable music samples, reviews and messageboard.

• Bleeding Hearts

  http://bleedinghearts.co.uk/
  Four piece Celtic / folk / punk / rock; sound files, reviews, profile and discography.

• Briggs, Anne

  http://www.goldilox.co.uk/engfolk/anne_briggs.htm
  Brief details of the singer, and discography.

• Broughton, Ben and Joe

  http://www.benandjoebroughton.co.uk/
  Gigs and touring dates, information on CDs, and reviews.

• Burland, Dave

  http://bry282.wixsite.com/daveburland
  English singer and guitarist. Appreciation of his career, and information about his recordings.

• Burnham, Michael

  http://www.folkicons.co.uk/burnham.htm
  Musician and violin maker. Biography, reviews, recording information and contact details.

• Carter, Sydney

  http://www.stainer.co.uk/carter.html
  Songwriter, poet and folk singer. Profile, and FAQ about "Lord of the Dance".

• Cato, Pauline

  http://www.tomcatmusic.com/
  Professional Northumbrian Smallpiper. News, tour dates, reviews, discography, and contact details.

• Chapman, Michael

  http://www.michaelchapman.co.uk/
  Singer-songwriter. Biography, information about his recordings, and gig-guide. Includes audio samples, lyrics and tabs.

• Conway, Terry

  http://spacemonkeylab.com/stonehousemusic/
  Performs with Liz Law. Details of their careers so far, album information and sound files of selected tracks.

• Coope, Boyes and Simpson

  http://www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk/
  A capella trio singing English roots music. An appreciation of their style and contribution, their recordings, and contact details.

• Copper Family

  http://www.thecopperfamily.com/
  Describes the story of this East Sussex family who have been performing traditional English folk songs for several generations. Includes concert calendar and merchandise.

• Coppin, Johnny

  http://www.johnnycoppin.co.uk/
  Singer/songwriter. Biography, discography, tour dates, news and reviews.

• Cutler, Ian

  http://www.iancutler.com/
  Fiddle player. Biography, discography, sound clips, and news.

• Dan Wilde

  http://danwilde.net/
  Acoustic/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. Includes information about tour dates / concerts, music videos and sound samples and albums.

• Dempsey's Lot

  http://www.dempseys-lot.co.uk/
  A traditional Irish music band for Irish nights, ceilidh's, folk clubs and weddings. Four man group based in the West Midlands.

• Dogwatch

  http://dogwatch.org.uk/
  Folk music group from Teesside, made up of John and Joy Rennie.

• Doubleday, Kate

  http://www.katedoubleday.com/
  Birmingham based singer/songwriter playing folk and roots songs. Includes biography, gig listing and audio samples.

• Eelgrinders, The

  http://www.eelgrinders.co.uk/
  Acoustic music featuring original and traditional music on bagpipes, fiddle and accordion. Profile and contact details.

• Ellis, Dave and Boo Howard

  http://www.daveandboo.com/
  Acoustic folk musicians from London, England, playing guitar, banjo, bass and piano. Reviews, gig guide, album information and mp3s.

• Equation

  http://www.angelfire.com/indie/impryan/equation.html
  Three Devon brothers and friends, playing a mixture of folk, blues and jazz. History of the band, information about their music and recordings, and tour dates.

• Flook

  http://www.flook.co.uk/
  Popular festival band with two flutes, guitar and bodhran, playing traditional tunes with contemporary beats and ideas. Gig guide, information on recordings, reviews and background on the band.

• Fox, Bob

  http://www.bobfoxmusic.com/
  Singer and guitarist, especially of traditional songs from the North East. Biography, discography, review and gig-list.

• Freya, Jo

  http://www.goldilox.co.uk/engfolk/jo_freya.htm
  Saxophonist with Blowzabella, and solo traditional singer. Discography, and brief profile.

• Galbraith, Declan

  http://declangalbraith.greatnow.com/
  Boy singer. Biography and discography.

• Game, Ivor

  http://www.ivorgame.com/
  London-based singer/songwriter. Brief profile, and information about his recordings.

• Garbutt, Vin

  http://www.vingarbutt.com/
  Mixes humour, traditional and modern songs. Biography, new, reviews, photographs, tour dates and bookings.

• Garside, Robin

  http://www.garside.f9.co.uk/
  Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from S Yorkshire. Includes information about recordings, and also his paintings.

• Goldsmith, Beck

  http://www.beckgoldsmith.co.uk/
  Female singer-songwriter based in Nottingham. Includes her profile, gig-listing, reviews and photos.

• Goodluck, John

  http://www.goldilox.co.uk/engfolk/john_goodluck.htm
  Profile and discography of a Suffolk folk-singer and musician.

• Graham, Davy

  http://www.daveygraham.moonfruit.com/
  Profile of the legendary guitarist, with news, discography, and details of fanzine.

• Greenman Rising

  http://www.greenmanrising.co.uk/
  Greenman Rising is a folk band based in the English Midlands

• Groundpig

  http://www.groundpig.com/
  A duo who have been apart of the Liverpool music scene for many years. Their Main music style is Folk/Bluegrass.

• Hadar Manor

  http://www.hadarmanor.com/
  An Israeli singer performing in London, frequently appearing at festivals and music venues in the capital.

• Harding, Mike

  http://www.mikeharding.co.uk/
  Biography, news, books, music, items for sale, photographs, from a folk singer, and radio/TV personality.

• Harewood Magna

  http://www.harewoodmagna.co.uk/index.html
  Folk group with a repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs.

• Haworth, Simon

  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/simonhaworth/
  Singer/songwriter from Northumberland. Profile, reviews and news of his recordings.

• Hearts of Oak

  http://users.tinyworld.co.uk/rupert.kirby/
  Performing maritime and folk music around North Devon. Details of lineup, gigs, recordings, and contact information.

• Hinchliffe, Keith

  http://www.keithhinchliffe.com/
  Folk guitarist known for his transcriptions of the music of O'Carolan and others. Profile and audio samples.

• Hollingsworth, James

  http://www.jameshollingsworth.com/
  Bristol-based singer/songwriter; included gig-listing, information on his recordings, and mp3s.

• Hoskin, Bernard

  http://www.bernardhoskin.com/
  English singer/songwriter. Biography, discography, reviews and gig-listing.

• Houghton Weavers, The

  http://www.houghtonweavers.com/
  Band which started in their local clubs in 1975, and has since toured widely. Discography, profile, gig list, news, audio samples, and fan club details.

• Howden, Kate, Paul Jones and Tony Taffinder

  http://www.howdenjones.co.uk/
  Singers and songwriters in traditional style. Includes reviews, gig-guide, photos, and information on recordings.

• Howling at the Moon

  http://www.hatm.co.uk/
  Contains news, gig-guide, photo gallery and real audio.

• Humphreys, Mary

  http://www.maryhumphreys.co.uk/
  Traditional singer, now performing as a duo with Anahata. Profile, gigs information and contact details.

• Ian Pittaway

  http://www.ipmusic.org.uk/
  A multi-instrumentalist, playing traditional English music on guitars and early music on lutes and gittern.

• John O'Connell

  http://www.johnpig.info/
  A Liverpool based musician/singer/songwriter.

• Jones, Bill

  http://www.brickwallmusic.com/
  Singer and multi-instrumentalist. Biography, tour dates, reviews, news, with information on her recordings.

• Jones, Wizz

  http://www.wizzjones.com/
  Acoustic guitarist, singer-songwriter and bluesman. Brief biography.

• Kirkpatrick, John

  http://www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk/
  Melodeon, button accordion, and concertina player. Biography, gig dates and information on recordings. Also includes a newsletter.

• Knight, Peter

  http://www.peterknight.net/
  Traditional fiddle player. Discography, gig dates, accounts of bands in which he has played, photos, and information on recordings.

• Knightley, Steve

  http://www.showofhands.co.uk/
  One of the acoustic duo Show of Hands. Provides photos, concert dates and a biography.

• Lister, Anne

  http://www.annelister.com/
  Singer/songwriter from London. Includes information on workshops she offers, in addition to a biography and reviews.

• Lo Polidoro

  http://www.lopolidoro.com/
  French singer-songwriter living in London, with a band blending folk, musette, tango, rumba and classic French pop. Includes biography, news, photos and discography.

• London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra

  http://website.lineone.net/~lpso/
  Play high energy Celtic, Cajun, cossack and country blues with the fun of skiffle. Information on the band, tour dates, and recordings. Includes reviews and a sample.

• Long Meg Band

  http://www.longmegband.co.uk/
  Folk-rock band playing traditional British music. Offers photos, member profiles, and related links.

• Magic Folk

  http://www.magicfolk.co.uk/
  Norwich-based band with esoteric leanings. Includes profile, gig-list, lyrics and contact details.

• Main, Robert

  http://www.robertmain.co.uk/
  Official home of songwriter and lyricist Robert Main. Includes song samples and lyrics.

• Malarchy

  http://www.malarchy.co.uk/
  British group playing trans-European roots music. Contains tour information, biography, photos, and contact details.

• Mattacks, Dave

  http://www.dmattacks.co.uk/
  Once a member of Fairport Convention, now pursuing a solo career. Biography, discography, gig-guide, news and FAQ.

• Matthews, Iain

  http://www.iainmatthews.nl/
  Singer-songwriter. Biography and appreciation of his career. Includes lyrics, discography, and news and tour dates.

• McFarlane, Duncan

  http://www.duncanmcfarlane.co.uk/
  Leeds-based guitarist, singer and songwriter. Biography, gig-list, reviews, audio samples and information on recordings. Also includes stories behind some of his songs.

• Megson

  http://www.megsonmusic.co.uk/
  "Nu-folk" duo; includes profiles, discography, gig-listing, with audio clips and photos.

• Midgley, Trevor

  http://www.trevormidgley.com/
  The work and different personas of singer/songwriter and author of "Dylan: Contraband"; also known as Beau, and John Trevor.

• Millns, Paul

  http://www.folkcorp.co.uk/millns/welcome.htm
  English singer-songwriter. Biography, discography and gig-guide.

• Milner, Chris

  http://www.chrismilner.com/
  Details of the singer songwriter Chris Milner. Contains recording details and gallery.

• Moffat, Sue, and Berriman, James

  http://www.acoustic.demon.co.uk/jamesandsue/
  Traditional folksong and tunes, with other influences, from a Stoke-on-Trent based duo. Profiles, mp3s and contact details.

• Mooney, Claire

  http://www.clairemooney.co.uk/
  Singer-songwriter who also offers consultancy and training workshops. Includes discography, samples, and a profile.

• Moonrakers

  http://www.moonrakers.net/
  Three-piece Celtic music group from Oxford. Profile, discography, lyrics and gig-listing.

• Moray, Jim

  http://www.jimmoray.co.uk/
  Taking songs from English traditional music and re-working them into a contemporary idiom. Biography, reviews, tour guide, gallery, details of recordings, and audio samples.

• Morton, Pete

  http://www.petemorton.com/
  Singer of traditional and his own songs. Information on his gigs and recordings, with lyrics.

• Mrs Ackroyd Band

  http://www.mrsackroyd.com/
  Manchester-based folk band, touring internationally. Gig guide, information on recordings, and merchandise.

• Napper, Tom

  http://www.turnstone.tv/index2.html
  Performs in multi-instrumentalist duo with Tom Bliss. Includes profile, gig list, lyrics, and background on their instruments. Also has details of their recordings, and MP3s.

• Navvies Barn Dance Band, The

  http://www.thenavvies.co.uk/
  Pictures and details of this electric folk-rock influenced band from Basingstoke.

• O'Kane, Steve

  http://www.steveokane.co.uk/
  A singer/songwriter/poet who performs around Essex, Cambridgeshre, and the south-east; includes his profile, reviews, gig-listing, reviews, lyrics and poems.

• Osbourne, Elle

  http://elleo.com/elleo/home/home.html
  Singer and fiddle player. Biography, tour dates, photo gallery, and information on her recordings.

• Penny Bun

  http://www.pennybun.co.uk/
  Duo from Derbyshire, England. Site features CD details and upcoming performances.

• Peters, Brian

  http://www.brian-peters.co.uk/
  Traditional English songs and music with squeezeboxes and guitar. Tour dates, biography and details of his recordings.

• Pirt, Sam

  http://www.sampirt.co.uk/
  Yorkshire accordion player. Biography, information about bands in which he has played, his workshops and his recordings.

• Prosser, Alan

  http://www.cantweb.co.uk/music/alan_prosser
  Singer and guitarist (of Oyster Band fame). Information on his solo career, recordings, reviews, with sound samples.

• Rack and Ruin

  http://rackandruin.wordpress.com/
  Midlands folk rock band, specialising traditional tunes and songs and a selection of contemporary compositions. Gig-list, profiles, discography, news and contact details.

• Sackful of Sovereigns

  http://www.sackfulofsovereigns.co.uk/
  Five-piece band based in Melksham, Wiltshire, plays electric folk music. Profile of the band members, and information about gigs and their arrangements of traditional English folk music.

• Shenanigan

  http://www.shenanigan.co.uk/
  Irish Folk band. Includes biography, album information, live dates, and contact details.

• Silver, Judith

  http://www.judithsilver.com/
  Singer/songwriter. Includes gig, workshop, and booking details, with information on her recordings and reviews.

• Simpson, Martin

  http://www.watershed-arts.com/msimpson.html
  Acoustic guitarist. Biography, reviews, schedule, sound files, and stories.

• Slide

  http://www.turnstone.tv/slipjig.html
  Plays original and traditional material from countries including Ireland, Scotland and England. Includes member profiles, photos and gig dates.

• Smythe, Andy

  http://www.andysmythe.com/
  London-based singer-songwriter. Profile, gig-listing, reviews, photos, and details of his recordings.

• Southorn, Maddie

  http://www.maddiesouthorn.com/
  Folk singer and songwriter. Biography, live dates and song downloads.

• Sparks, Mike

  http://www.page94.co.uk/mikesparks/
  Singer and songwriter based in North London, UK. Includes lyrics, profile, details of recordings, and contact details.

• Spiers and Boden

  http://spiersandboden.com/
  English folk duo. Profile, gig dates, reviews, and CD information.

• St.Clair, Terry

  http://www.terrystclair.com/
  Singer/songwriter of acoustic music with a folk bias. Album information, song clips, gig list, lyrics, biography, and reviews.

• Staffordshire Men, The

  http://www.chasefolkclub.co.uk/staffordshiremen.htm
  Play and sing a blend of Irish, English, Scottish and Australian traditional folk music. Contains details of the members, a music sample, and gig guide.

• Suntrap

  http://www.suntrap.org/
  Original, contemporary and traditional English folk and roots music. News and upcoming performances.

• Tabbush, Anna

  http://www.annatabbush.com/
  Sings, plays and records self-penned and traditional folk music. Includes biography, gig-list, audio samples, and reviews.

• Taggart and Wright

  http://www.sky-web.net/taggartandwright/
  Traditional and contemporary female duo from Chester, UK. CD information, gig list, reviews, and contact details.

• Taylor, Allan

  http://www.allantaylor.com/
  Singer/songwriter. Tour information, discography, reviews, biographies, sound clips, and news.

• TEYR

  http://teyr.co.uk/
  London based folk trio composed of James Gavin, Dominic Henderson and Tommie Black-Roff. News, gig dates, videos, photos and biography.

• The Boot Hill Toe-Tappers

  http://thetoetappers.co.uk/
  Profile of a duo playing folk, blues and Cajun.

• The Gold Ring Duo

  http://celticweddingmusic.co.uk/
  Traditional Celtic music duo, available for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Instrumental act; Celtic harp, flute, uilleann pipes, bouzouki and other instruments.

• The Misunderstood

  http://www.themisunderstood.com/
  The greatest lost rock band of the 1960's. Music and photographs.

• The Nauti Buoys Shanty Band

  http://www.nautibuoys.co.uk/
  Dartmouth UK based shanty band.

• Thompson, Leslie

  http://lesliethompson0.tripod.com/
  Accordionist with the Seven Stars ceilidh band. Also gives personal details including TEFL teaching and the activities of Ticklemore Folk.

• Tilston, Steve

  http://www.stevetilston.com/
  Singer, songwriter and guitarist; also plays as a duo with Maggie Boyle. Diary dates, reviews, discography and biography.

• Tom Kerswill

  http://www.tomkerswill.co.uk/
  Acoustic singer-songwriter from Totnes. Mp3 downloads, information on new releases and musicians' resources section.

• Tweed and Cutting

  http://www.cutting-tweed.demon.co.uk/
  Karen Tweed and Andy Cutting. Profiles of traditional accordion and melodeon players, once of Blowzabella. Discography and contact details.

• Walker, Ben

  http://www.benwalker.org/
  Uilleann piper, multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter. Includes profile, tour dates, details of recordings, and information about his teaching in the Manchester area.

• Webber, Dave

  http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni/
  Folk duo with Anni Fentiman, singing traditional and composed songs. Information on their recordings, a profile, and contact details.

• Wedlock, Fred

  http://www.fredwedlock.com/
  Local folk singer and comedian, famous for "The Oldest Swinger in Town": biography, discography and pictures.

• Will Newsome

  http://somenewwill.blogspot.com/
  English kora player and musician from Bristol; includes blog, videos, music, lyrics and live schedule.

• Willow, Robin

  http://www.dragonar.co.uk/
  Includes biography, discography, and lyrics.

• Wrigley, Bernard

  http://bernardwrigley.blogspot.com/
  Folk-singer and actor. Includes biography, information on his recordings, gig-guide, sound samples, and gig-guide.

• Yetties, The

  http://www.theyetties.co.uk/
  One of England's most popular folk groups. Access their history, event list, shop and newsletter.

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