06/01/2019
Frank Hennessy presents the best in folk, roots and acoustic music from the Celtic countries and beyond. Plus Frank's weekly Celtic gig guide.
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The Chieftains
Down The Old Plank Road
- Down The Old Plank Road.
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Runrig & Julie Fowlis
Somewhere
- The Ones That Got Away.
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Gwyneth Glyn, Lorcán Mac Mathúna & Josie Duncan
Mouthmusic (Migldi Magldi/ The Fair Canavans/ Town Of My Heart/ I was Happier Last Year)
- Oran Bagraidh.
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Kaia Kater
New Colossus
- Grenades.
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Show of Hands
Roots
- Roots - The Best Of Show Of Hands.
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Jess Klein
New Thanksgiving Feast
- Back To My Green.
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Djiboudjen
Nous Irons À Valparaiso
- Chants De Marins.
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John Oates & The Good Road Band
My Creole Belle
- Arkansas.
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Jackie Oates
Robber's Retreat
- The Spyglass & The Herringbone.
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Martyn Joseph
Nye
- Sweet Liberties.
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Eddi Reader
Wild Mountainside
- The Songs Of Robert Burns.
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David Milton
The Watchet Sailor (Roud 917)
- Songs From The Bell Men.
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Yr Hwntws
Hanner Cnap
- Y Tribanwr.
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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Solo
- Personae.
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Cormac De Barra & Anne-Marie O'Farrell
The Gander In The Pratie Hole
- Barco.
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Merry Hell
Bury Me Naked
- Bury Me Naked (EP).
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Colum Sands
Newry Market
- The March Ditch.
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Chris While and Julie Matthews
My Salty Dog And Me
- Shoulder To Shoulder.
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David Milton
Crossing The Bar (Tennyson, 1889)
- Songs From The Bell Men.
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Eric Bibb
Music
- Deeper In The Well.
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The Changing Room
Row Boys Row
- A River Runs Between.
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Christy Sheridan
Blind Mary
- Silver Notes.
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The Chieftains & Jeff White
Tennessee Stud
- Down The Old Plank Road.
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Yr Hwntws
Aradwr A'i Ychen
- Y Tribanwr.
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The Barleycorn
A Place In The Choir
- Green And Gold.
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Kaia Kater
Heavenly Track
- Grenades.
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John Oates & The Good Road Band
Stack O Lee
- Arkansas.
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Jackie Oates
The Halsway Carol
- The Spyglass & The Herringbone.
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Martyn Joseph
Dic Penderyn
- Sweet Liberties.
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Crasdant
Y Dydd
- Crasdant.
This Week's Gig Guide
Please Note - This list is compiled from many sources. Please check with venue before going.
Wednesday 9th January
The Rumblestrutters - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road, Pontyclun
Saturday 12th January
Juice – Ceilidh at Llanbedr Village Hall, Crickhowell
Sunday 13th January
Ystradgynlais Mari Lwyd service(s) to welcome in The Old New Year at Gellionnen Chapel, Mynydd Gellionnen (am) & The Red Lion, Sennybridge (pm)
Tuesday 15th January
John Kirkpatrick & Martin Carthy - St David’s Hall, Cardiff
Wednesday 16th January
Club Swap Night showcasing Newport Folk Club - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road, Pontyclun
Friday 18th January
Amy Wadge & Luke Jackson - Pontardawe Arts Centre, Pontardawe
Keith Christmas - (Pontardawe) Valley Folk Club, Glais Rugby Club, Birchgrove Road, Glais
Saturday 19th January
Cat’s Claw & Mic Spenceley - Ruff Ceilidh at St Mary’s Hall, Talbot St. Cardiff
Chepstow Wassail & Mari Lwyd at Chepstow Castle
Sunday 20th January
Llandrindod Community Wassail at Llandrindod Pomarium - Community Orchard, Llandrindod Wells
Broadcast
- Sun 6 Jan 201919:00BBC Radio Wales
On BBC Sounds: The Story of Miwsig
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri time travel through the history of Welsh language pop music.
