Jammer Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Maria Miller from Elgin is pleasent. I saw The Old Blind Dogs a few weeks ago and it was a nice live but wouldn't listen to it at home.Not sure whether what classification this would be under but I find St Andrew - Songs from the Pavey very amusing and quirky. Dundonian weirdness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 It should be every Scotsmans duty to see Dick Gaughan at least once in his life.Mission accomplished on many occasions...and he has never disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 aye, "the snow it melts..." is also done by James Yorkstone (someone mentioned King Kreosote, a pal of James Y)...I am looking forward to hearing Harem Scarem playing with Bonnie Prince Billy in the lemon tree...I've recently got into Tunng (English "folktronica", classic english folk + laptop glitch ... interesting mix).peep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Mission accomplished on many occasions...and he has never disappointed!Apart from that tuning up thing he does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Avoid Runrig like the plague.Awful, just awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted January 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Avoid Runrig like the plague.Awful' date=' just awful.[/quote']what have runrig got to do with this thread? hardly folk are they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 aye' date=' "the snow it melts..." is also done by James Yorkstone (someone mentioned King Kreosote, a pal of James Y)...I am looking forward to hearing Harem Scarem playing with Bonnie Prince Billy in the lemon tree...I've recently got into Tunng (English "folktronica", classic english folk + laptop glitch ... interesting mix).peep[/quote']I have to admit to liking Chumbawamba's "Readymades" where they sampled lots of folksingers (Lal Waterson, Dick Gaughan, Sam Larner etc).Anne Briggs' version of "The snow it melts...." is mesmerising!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me and Parvati Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Got to say Dick Gaughan's my choice, but love June Tabor, Jimmy McBeath, The Watersons, (all 200 of them), oh, and Anne Briggs. Saw Matt McGinn in Dunvegan once, and he was brilliant live, but I feel might be an acquired taste on record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie suvara Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Jeannie Robertson and Lizzie Higgins, as mentioned already in this thread, are pretty definitive as singers in the traveller tradition - There's also Stanley Robertson (not sure of the exact relation), who is a storyteller and musician of sorts - not sure if he's recorded anything though. Also in this north-east musical dynasty is Carmen Higgins - fiddle player - haven't seen her about Aberdeen for ages though.Bothy Ballads - I've got an old book of Bothy Ballads (Kerr's Cornkisters, I think it's called) and I sing a couple of them myself at various scouting functions (Burn's Suppers, campfires, etc) - give me a PM if you're interested in borrowing it.Also check out:The Easy Club - I believe their CDs have just been re-issued - They described themselves as "Traditional rythmn and Swing" - a very pleasing mix of folk and jazz. There's also a spectacular bodhran solo on their first album "Chance and Design".Silly Wizard - Scottish band, featuring Phil Cunningham (who now regularly appears with Aly Bain) and his (now deceased) brother. Their two live albums "Live in America" and "Golden Golden" are very good.Battlefield Band - still on the go (I think), but have gone through an enormous number of (amicable) line up changes.A few folk have already mentioned Dick Gaughan and Dougie Maclean - I can recommend them too.Eric Bogle is a scottish songwriter who emigrated to Australia many years ago, and who wrote 2 of the most famous anti-war songs of recent years: "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (covered by the Pogues on their second album "Rum, Sodomy and the Lash", and "The Green Fields of France". The Old Blind Dogs - I haven't heard them with their current lineup, but when their singer was Ian Benzies, they certainly did a couple of north-east ballads.Hope that helpsRegardsFlossie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 You could also just browse through the stuff on Trad Tunes, see if there's anything you like. http://www.tradtunes.comThey also have an online radio station there with a good mix of stuff on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I just found this site as well which looks useful for getting a hold of stuff:http://www.tradmusic.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 There is also Alasdair Roberts who recorded the excellent 'No Earthly Man' in sunny Forgue (unless Alan Cynic has lied to me). Earlier albums are more folky though.I really like the Chris Woods 'The Lark Descending' (but it is distinctly of the english variety...) Great versions of John Barleycorn and Lord Bateman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 There is also Alasdair Roberts From the initial post:if it's any indication of what i might like i'm really into alt-country stuff... as well as people like alisdair roberts.Alasdair Roberts is ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 There is also Alasdair Roberts who recorded the excellent 'No Earthly Man' in sunny Forgue (unless Alan Cynic has lied to me). Earlier albums are more folky though.'Tis true! And the legend that is MKll plays flute on it.I took a risk on a Barabara Dickson album in a charity shop recently, because it was from 72 and had the fantastic Nic Jones on it. It's called 'From the beggar's mantle, fringed with gold', and was surprisingly good...she covers a few trad. songs on it.I'd like to see Richard Thompson forced into a studio at claymore-point to do an album of dark traditional stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 From the initial post:Alasdair Roberts is ace.And bearing in mind the alt.country quote it should be noted that he's recorded with Will Oldham and Jason Molina. I'd love to hear it though (Amalgamated Sons of Rest). Any body heard it/got it?And he supported Bonnie 'Prince' Billy at least at London during his last tour. And if Peep hadn't been rabbiting on shite as usual I'dve heard lots more of his set as well.And hey you can edit stuff:I'd also add that there is a Momus/Anna Laplantine cd called 'Summerisles' which is 'inspired' by the faux folk of the Wicker Man film. The Tailor Of Dunblane and Spin Thread Annie are well worth checking out. http://www.cherryred.co.uk/analogbaroque/artists/momusannelaplantine.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 'Tis true! And the legend that is MKll plays flute on it.I believed you really. I was just jealous I didn't get to meet him. The album credits 'recorded in Aberdeenshire' anyways I think.Oh and I believe that Martin Simpson is playing with Martin Taylor and somebody else as 3 guitars at the Lemon Tree mid Feb. Blues, Folk and Jazz, each with their own sets as well as together. He's pretty good in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterdale Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Worth a look dave...DochasSaturday 14th January Tickets 12 (8 concessions & Regulars)Doors Open: 8.30pmShow Starts: 9.30pmFrom every corner of the Highlands and Islands, Dochas produce one of the freshest and most exciting sounds in the contemporary folk scene and have taken it by storm in the last two years. In 2004 they toured Ireland, Europe and Canada and rounded off the year by deservedly winning the Best Newcomers title at the Scottish Trad Awards. 2005 saw them release their second album An Durna Amhail to great acclaim, chalk up major festival appearances and set off on a hugely successful Tune Up tour with Michael McGoldrick, including a scorching Lemon Tree show during Rootin Aboot.gig details on Lemon Tree website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I believed you really. I was just jealous I didn't get to meet him. The album credits 'recorded in Aberdeenshire' anyways I think.Oh and I believe that Martin Simpson is playing with Martin Taylor and somebody else as 3 guitars at the Lemon Tree mid Feb. Blues' date=' Folk and Jazz, each with their own sets as well as together. He's pretty good in my book.[/quote']Yep...I saw both those Martins as part of the Martins Four tour (with Martin Carthy and Juan Martin). Martin Simpson's 'Bramble briar' album is a cracker!Dochas might be well worth a look (as long as it doesn't descend into rocking ceilidh stuff:down: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Martin Simpson's 'Bramble briar' album is a cracker!Wouldn't argue with you there. It is indeed a cracker. You heard that Chris Wood's cd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Not yet...but I loved what he did as part of Wood, Wilson & Carthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Strangely enough until I heard Lark Descending the only thing on WWC cd that I liked was the one about Indian Tea.We've never managed to get a proper copy of that yet. So thanks for that are due (from me I mean). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belladonnaleaves Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 The only person i can think of for now that noone has yet mentioned (unless i'm mistaken)is Archie Fisher. Check out the album "Orfeo". The title track is pretty damned interesting and is worth hearing.It's a bit obscure though.http://www.nigelgatherer.com/perf/singers1/fish2.html#orfeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belladonnaleaves Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Oh, and Roy Williamson of The Corries. His solo album "The Long Journey South" has some lovely stuff on it. In particular there's a weird droney madrigal type of thing that's always stayed in my mind. Anyone else heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Good call on Archie Fisher, and the Fisher Family...where he's joined by his sisters for a 1966 album which is mostly traditional, including some North-East songs. My copy is very warped, and the first 3 songs on each side skip, but it still gets played occasionally His Radio Scotland show is often worth hearing (he had Sharron Kraus on fairly recently).I haven't heard that Roy Williamson one...I still get a nervous tic when the Corries are mentioned (over exposure to their naffest stuff when I was a bubbly-nebbed bairn!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie suvara Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Archie Fisher presents Radio Scotland's folk music programme, "Travelling Folk", on a Thursday evening (and has done for as long as I've been into folk music)http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/view/show.shtml?travellingAnd Archie Fisher's sister, Cilla, is one of the creators of "the best children's entertainment in the world" (according to Folk Roots magazine) - Scotland's own Singing Kettle.http://www.singingkettle.com/cilla_facts.htmlRegardsFlossie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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