Folk and Roots

James Kerry is well known for his passionate, rhythmic playing rooted in folk dance tradition.

Liz Simcock has been called one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters

The Magpie Arc formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk rock sound of the 60s and 70s

Lost Revellers are a four piece original folk band ... Their music draws on Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk

Catch the Sparrow is a natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own.

“Luxurious but melancholy. Epic but comforting. Genuine, heartfelt and profound. Incredibly moving and distinctive… characterised by maturity, perfectionism and an unmatched emotional depth.” KLOF Mag

David Grubb has become a sought-after musician, renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend musical styles.

With seven albums and five books to her name, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (RnR Magazine).

Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle.

Hearken Quartet are inspired by the lively traditional dance music of Europe

Swinging on Birches is an innovative new female-led trio consisting of Juliette Lemoine (cello), Madeleine Stewart (fiddle), and Heather Cartwright (guitar/vocals).

Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England.

Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, Isobel Jane Kimberley has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene.

Sara Milonovich is an alt-country singer, songwriter, and fiddler from upstate NY, who along with guitarist Greg Anderson, delivers a heady harvest of fiddle-driven original Americana roots music

Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences

Elizabeth and Jameson have created a stunning acoustic folk-roots duo, with original songs rich in emotive storytelling and a harmony-driven sound featuring guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.

Ruth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’ in the late 00’s who bridged folk music into the 21st Century

Although fundamentally folk in approach, Finn Collinson draws on elements of early music to sculpt his distinctive sound.

Owl Light Trio have deep roots in traditional music, share a passion for tunes from Ireland, the UK and Brittany