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Frank Hennessy presents the best in folk, roots and acoustic music from the Celtic countries and beyond. Plus Frank's weekly Celtic gig guide.

2 hours

Last on

Sun 30 Jun 201919:00

Music Played

  • twm twp

    Priodas

    • Naid Tros Afon.
  • Dervish & Kathy Jordan

    The Rambling Irishman

    • The Great Irish Songbook.
  • Keith James

    If You Forget Me

    • Message From The Gods.
  • Gwyneth Glyn

    Far Ago

    • Tro.
  • Chip Taylor

    I Love You Today

    • Whiskey Salesman.
  • Greenshine

    Pancho And Lefty

    • Family.
  • VRï

    Aros Mae’r Mynyddau Mawr

    • Ty Ein Tadau.
  • Malinky

    True Lover John

    • Handsel.
  • Pindrop Band

    Sound Of The Milking Machine

    • Live At Theatre Mwldan (May 2007).
  • Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern

    The Star Of Munster/ The Maid Behind The Bar

    • Live In Concert (In Dresden).
  • John McCutcheon & Finest Kind

    Die Gedanken Sind Frei (I Think As I Please)

    • To Everyone In All The World- A Celebration Of Pete Seeger.
  • Gatehouse

    The Death Of Queen Jane

    • Heather Down The Moor.
  • I See Hawks in L.A. & Good Intentions

    White Cross

    • Hawks With Good Intentions.
  • Bagas Degal

    The Rolling Sea

    • Party Like It’s 1399.
  • John Smith & Clive Carroll

    Killing The Blues

    • Strings That Nimble Leap.
  • Risiart Arwel

    Hwiangerdd Mair

    • Heritage.
  • Greenshine

    Dandelion Seed

    • Family.
  • Gai Toms A'r Bandidos

    El Bandito

    • GWALIA.
  • The Wailin’ Jennys

    Bright Morning Stars

    • Bright Morning Stars.
  • Offa

    Ladies of Llangollen

    • Old Ghosts.
  • Gatehouse

    Patrick Kelly's Waltz

    • Heather Down The Moor.
  • twm twp

    Miner's Life

    • Naid Tros Afon.
  • Malinky

    Fisherman's Wife

    • Handsel.
  • Jamie Smith's Mabon

    Hummingbird

    • Twenty (Live).
  • Chip Taylor

    In The Stillness Of The Night

    • Whiskey Salesman.

This Week's Gig Guide

Please Note - This list is compiled from many sources. Please check with venue before going.

Monday 1st - Sunday 7th July

Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Tuesday 2nd July

Acoustic Tuesday at South Riverside Community Development Centre, Riverside, Cardiff

Wednesday 3rd July

Martin Curtis (New Zealand) - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Pontyclun

Thursday 4th July

State Of The Union (Brooks Williams & Boo Hewardine) - Lyceum Folk Club at Crindau Constitutional Club, Newport

Crows - Newport Folk Club at Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, Rogerstone

Veronica Spergia & Max De Bernardi - Llandeilo Acoustic at The Angel Hotel, Llandeilo

Friday 5th July

John Howes & Friends - (Pontardawe) Valley Folk Club at Glais Rugby Club, Glais

Saturday 6th July

Veronica Spergia & Max De Bernardi + The Bay Rum Hounds - Barry West End Club, Barry

Sunday 7th July

Merrymaker - Forest Folk Club at Orepool Inn, Sling, Forest Of Dean

Tuesday 9th July

Lleuwen - St David’s Hall, Cardiff

Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th July

Neath Music Festival - 3 Stages within the centre of Neath

Folk On The Lawn - Abbey Mill, Tintern

Wednesday 17th July

Mrs Ackroyd - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Pontyclun

Thursday 18th July

Rory McLeod - Barry West End Club, Barry

Friday 19th July

Phil Beer - Rumney Folk Club at Whitehall Parade, Rhymney, Cardiff

Playford Dancing with Peter Brock - Rhys Pritchard Hall, Llandovery

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Jun 201919:00

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