NEW FROM PROPER MUSIC JACKIE OATES
THE JOY OF LIVING Twelve-time nominee and two-time winner of BBC Folk Awards; Jackie Oates returns with her 7th studio album The Joy Of Living. The album features songs made famous by folk greats all interpreted in Jackie’s inimitable style, and performances by friends from the world of folk including Mike Cosgrave, Barney Morse Brown (Duotone, The Imagined Village), John Parker, Jack Rutter, John Spiers and Matt Allwright. ECC RECORDS
RAB NOAKES
WELCOME TO ANNIVERSARYVILLE This latest album from Rab Noakes has all the possibilities of proving, in time, to be a career-best. Its 17 tracks are made up of new songs, old songs and well-selected interpretations, all brought to life with engaging verve and a high degree of quality. A fine collection of songs reflecting all aspects of Rab Noakes’ long and distinguished career, all showcased brilliantly with upbeat, string-laden arrangements provided by an array of fine musicians, expertly produced. NEON RECORDS
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III
YEARS IN THE MAKING Loudon Wainwright III’s Years In The Making featuring 42 songs – over two hours of rare and unissued Loudonania. Including live recordings, radio appearances, home demos and more from the past 45 years. Packaged in a 60-page hard bound book with dozens of documents, introspective musings from what Loudon calls his “swinging life”, in addition to lovely paintings and drawings by friends and fans. STORYSOUND RECORDS
JIMMY ALDRIDGE & SID GOLDSMITH
MANY A THOUSAND Their critically acclaimed second album ‘Night Hours’ (2016) cemented Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith’s reputation as two of the most exciting musicians and social commentators on the British folk scene. Songs have always taken centre stage with Jimmy and Sid and on Many A Thousand we see the duo flexing not only their vocal and instrumentation skills, but also their talent as composers. On this new album, the past and present sit side by side, with original songs more than comfortably holding their own next to the traditional. EAR TRUMPET MUSIC
NARTHEN
NARTHEN Narthen are Barry Coope and Lester Simpson (Coope Boyes and Simpson), Jo Freya Blowzabella, Moirai) and Fi Fraser (PolkaWorks, The Old Fashioned). The album reflects the eclectic and varied nature of Narthen’s live performances, where pathos and heartbreak are juxtaposed with uplifting humour to produce something rather memorable and moving. The album combines the best of timeless, traditional tracks, alongside songs written by the cream of contemporary songwriters. NO MASTERS COOPERATIVE
MALCOLM HOLCOMBE
COME HELL OR HIGH WATER Acclaimed singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, “a troubadour seemingly from another age” (Elmore), releases Come Hell Or High Water. Featuring collaborations with Iris DeMent and Greg Brown, the album is trademark Malcolm. Chiseled out of a life abundant in both hard times and sweet ones, with an ache of loveliness and loneliness, of torment and hope, woven throughout, his songs paint vivid portraits, turning them into haunting, brooding, moving affairs. GYPSY EYES MUSIC
THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS
ÓRACH With Òrach (The Golden Anniversary album), the current line-up of Roy Gullane, Phil Smillie, John Martin and Lorne MacDougall, have brought together colleagues and members past and present to record an album of all new material – traditional and contemporary songs and sets of tunes in the Tannie’s distinctive style. COMPASS RECORDS
ÍMAR
AVALANCHE Glasgow’s hottest new folk property, 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Horizon Award winner Ímar combines a mixture of self-penned compositions and traditional tunes in their new album Avalanche taking their signature sound a step further. The album includes tracks featuring string arrangements written by the highly acclaimed Scottish musician, producer and award-winning composer Donald Shaw. For UK, US and European live dates:
www.imarband.com/gigs BIG MANN RECORDS
OLD MAN LUEDECKE ONE NIGHT ONLY!
MAWKIN
LIVE AT THE CHESTER PLAYHOUSE Multiple JUNO Award winner Old Man Luedecke’s narrative-driven folk songs are earnest, heartfelt reflections on the challenges and joys of everyday life. His new live album, One Night Only! Live at the Chester Playhouse features performances of songs spanning his entire catalog. TRUE NORTH
DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN Mawkin’s extraordinary brand of boisterous folk music is gathering momentum with the much-anticipated release of their 2018 studio album Down Among The Dead Men. Built on a solid traditional foundation and influenced by the swagger of 90s indie rock and Bellowhead-style brouhaha, Mawkin’s sound comes alive with a large dose of Essex-boy energy on stage. It boasts a more visceral, amplified sound that’s grounded not just in confidence but also in exquisite musicality. “Unconditionally mighty” MOJO GOODFORM RECORDS
ELIZA GILKYSON
SECULARIA Secularia is a collection of spiritually charged songs that do not fit within the parameters of traditional religious beliefs, challenging us to embrace a more inclusive perspective, to respect all life and to be accountable for our actions in these divisive times. “The songs on Secularia wash over us in their quiet undulations, and Gilkyson’s powerful and clear-eyed lyrics linger in our hearts long after the songs are finished...” NO DEPRESSION RED HOUSE RECORDS
BRADEN GATES
PICTURES OF US Honest, hard hitting songs from the street. “Full of wit and wisdom, folksy charm and sharp observations, Gates’ compositions are relevant and, strangely, very rooted in the present – even if he plays that fiddle and picks that guitar like an artist three times his age.” CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL BOREALIS
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