Reviews
Albion Christmas Band (2022)
All Are Safely Gathered In
Enjoyable Christmas album from folk supergroup The Albion Christmas Band, which includes members of the Albion Band, Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention
Ashley Hutchings (2020)
A Midwinter Miscellany
Atmospheric and wintry collection of spoken word and song from Fairport Convention founder member Ashley Hutchings, which he has recorded with the singer-guitarists/songwriters Becky Mills and his son Blair Dunlop
Ashley Hutchings (2022)
More Songs From The Shows
Autobiographical 100th album from prolific Fairport Covention member Ashley Hutchings
Ashley Hutchings (2017)
Street Cries
Fine reworking with an array of heavyweight guest appearances of his late 1990's album from legendary English folk rock singer-songwriter Ashley Hutchings
David Carroll and Friends (2022)
Bold Reynold
Impressive collection of new arrangements of traditional songs from stringed instruments maker David Carroll which he has recorded with a star cast of friends
Dorie Jackson (2025)
Stupid Says Run
Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson
Gryphon (2025)
Gryphon Live - A Sonic Tonic
Fascinating musical journey on double CD and first ever live album from medieval folk/progressive rock band Gryphon which has been together for over five decades
Home Service (2024)
A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies
Iain Matthews (2021)
Fake Tan
Enjoyable new album from Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort’s Iain Matthews, which he has recorded with Norwegian musicians The Salmon Smokers
Linda Moylan (2021)
The Merchant
Appealing mixture of folk, blues and country on second album from Irish-born but London-based singer-songwriter Linda Moylan
Ruth Angell (2023)
Hlywing
Enthralling strings-laden debut album from classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ruth Angell
Simon Care and Gareth Turner (2024)
Two's Up Two
Lively jaunt into folk and dance on double album from folk duo Simon Care and the late Gareth Turner
Slambovian Circus of Dreams (2024)
A Good Thief Tips His Hat
Excellent 25th anniversary reissue of the Slambovian Ciicus of Dreams' long unavailable debut album which reveals itself to be a timeless musical tapestry
Steve Ashley (2021)
Family Album Revisited
Impressive reissue of folk singer-songwriter Steve Ashley’s 1979 album which he recorded with members of Fairport Conventiion