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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.

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Sun 11 Aug 201919:00
BBC Radio Wales

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Music Played

  • Yr Hwntws

    Bachgen Bach O Dincer

    • Yr Hwntws.

  • Dick Gaughan

    The World Turned Upside Down

    • The Harvard Tapes.

  • Maz O’Connor

    San Francisco

    • Chosen Daughter.

  • Martin Simpson

    Born Human

    • Rooted.

  • Beth Goudie

    Little One

    • Our Hearts Will Conquer.

  • Ellis Paul

    Election Day

    • The Storyteller’s Suitcase.

  • Lonnie Donegan & Van Morrison

    Frankie And Johnny

    • The Skiffle Sessions Live In Belfast.

  • Andy Fairweather Low & Low Riders

    Putting On The Style

    • Listen Here.

  • Haelon

    Lost Song

    • Haelon (EP).

  • Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres

    Sheepskin & Beeswax/ The Easy Club Reel/ Tico Tico

    • Mandorla.

  • Leslie Stevens

    Falling

    • Sinner.

  • Siân James

    Ar Lan Y Mor

    • Y Ferch O Bedlam.

  • Frankie Gavin, Rick Epping & Tim Edey

    Frank Quinn's Reels

    • Jiggin’ The Blues.

  • Christy Hennessy & Hermione Ross

    Getting Over You

    • The Two Of Us.

  • Fay Hield

    The Weaver’s Daughter

    • Orfeo.

  • Gwilym Bowen Rhys

    Clychau’r Gog

    • (Live Performance From 2019 Wales Folk Awards at Hodinot Hall).

  • Ellis Paul

    I Ain't No Jesus

    • The Storyteller’s Suitcase.

  • Wildwood Kin

    Beauty In Your Brokenness

    • Wildwood Kin.

  • Danny Burns

    North Country

    • North Country.

  • Leslie Stevens

    The Long Goodbye

    • Sinner.

  • Bellowhead

    10,000 Miles Away

    • Broadside.

  • Beth Goudie & Sam Goudie

    That Night At The Table

    • Our Hearts Will Conquer.

  • Martin Simpson

    Who’s Going To Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot?

    • Rooted.

  • Lowri Evans & Lee Mason

    Corner Of My Eye

    • Corner Of My Eye.

  • Fairport Convention

    Best Wishes

    • Sense Of Occasion.

  • Dick Gaughan

    Song For Ireland

    • The Harvard Tapes.

  • Brigyn

    Hwyl Fawr Ffarwel

    • Brigyn 2.

This Week's Gig Guide

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

Wednesday 14th August

Mike O’Connor & Barbara Griggs - Llantrisant Folk Club at Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Pontyclun

No Justice. No Peace - Poetry & music night at Altalia Restaurant (Upstairs), Stepney Street, Llanelli

Thursday 15th August

Tribute To Woodstock - Newport Folk Club at Fugitives Athletic Club, Rogerstone

Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August

Pontardawe Festival Of Music & Dance (Various Venues)

Friday 16th August

Dusty Road - The Hyst, High Street, Swansea

Saturday 17th August

The Backroom Bluegrass Band - Herbert Street (Outside Pontardawe Arts Centre)

“Wake Up & Sing” at Ceriwen Centre, Llandysul

A Night of Music in aid Of Hospice Of The Valleys at Clwb Y Bont, Pontypridd

Sunday 18th August

Folk Service (10.45am) at Gellionnen Chapel, Pontardawe

Valley Folk Club Showcase at Pontardawe Rugby Club, Pontardawe

Friday 23rd August

Whiskey River Boys - Old Nags Head, Monmouth

Irish Music Night Hosted by Padraig Lalor - St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club, Haverfordwest

Broadcast

  • Sun 11 Aug 201919:00
    BBC Radio Wales

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