Merry Hell
@merryhellband.bsky.social
Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message of hope for troubled times. New album 'Rising Of The Bold' coming soon. Come to a gig - we would love to see you! merryhell.co.uk for more!
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Out now. The new single Witches of Pendle features John Kettle @merryhellband.bsky.social @juderowley.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Out now. The new single Witches of Pendle features John Kettle @merryhellband.bsky.social @juderowley.bsky.social
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Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm Feat. Artist: The Painted Ceilings + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by
@merryhellband.bsky.social + 3hrs of Mersey musical talent
@liverpoolbands.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social
@merryhellband.bsky.social + 3hrs of Mersey musical talent
@liverpoolbands.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm Feat. Artist: The Painted Ceilings + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by
@merryhellband.bsky.social + 3hrs of Mersey musical talent
@liverpoolbands.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social
@merryhellband.bsky.social + 3hrs of Mersey musical talent
@liverpoolbands.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social
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Come and feast your ears on tonight's musical delights on Mersey Radio 8-11pm - Feat. Artist: Heidi Browne + Feat. Album: Snishoo by The Weave
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Come and feast your ears on tonight's musical delights on Mersey Radio 8-11pm - Feat. Artist: Heidi Browne + Feat. Album: Snishoo by The Weave
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social
Our new single comes out on Sunday - and here's a reminder of the title - it's also the day we play at First Light Festival - on the Beach at Lowestoft - see you there!
June 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our new single comes out on Sunday - and here's a reminder of the title - it's also the day we play at First Light Festival - on the Beach at Lowestoft - see you there!
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5PM Sat21Jun #TrustTheDocRadio #ExileFM
#ktongue #tqiyi #BIChaos #lreddy #bcolours @merryhellband.bsky.social #jlangford @pimlican.bsky.social @marblestars.bsky.social @john-serrano.bsky.social
@sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social @digitalresistance.bsky.social @musicofsound.bsky.social
#NXPanther + ..
#ktongue #tqiyi #BIChaos #lreddy #bcolours @merryhellband.bsky.social #jlangford @pimlican.bsky.social @marblestars.bsky.social @john-serrano.bsky.social
@sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social @digitalresistance.bsky.social @musicofsound.bsky.social
#NXPanther + ..
June 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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TONITE
Time to give your ears a treat with another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights on @merseyradio from 8-11pm
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
Time to give your ears a treat with another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights on @merseyradio from 8-11pm
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
TONITE
Time to give your ears a treat with another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights on @merseyradio from 8-11pm
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
Time to give your ears a treat with another cornucopia of Mersey musical delights on @merseyradio from 8-11pm
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @nothingville.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
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Tonight's musical medication on @MerseyRadio 8-11pm
@tonylongworth.bsky.social @anthonylowe.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @thecubical.bsky.social @babylonpink.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social
@tonylongworth.bsky.social @anthonylowe.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @thecubical.bsky.social @babylonpink.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Tonight's musical medication on @MerseyRadio 8-11pm
@tonylongworth.bsky.social @anthonylowe.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @thecubical.bsky.social @babylonpink.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social
@tonylongworth.bsky.social @anthonylowe.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @thecubical.bsky.social @babylonpink.bsky.social @bosett.bsky.social @stevepowellmusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social
SWIPE LEFT for a taste of the video for our single - #ONLYLOVE - released on Sunday 22nd June - get ready to dance - the beat is irresistible. Do help spread the (Only) Love!
June 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
SWIPE LEFT for a taste of the video for our single - #ONLYLOVE - released on Sunday 22nd June - get ready to dance - the beat is irresistible. Do help spread the (Only) Love!
As we approach Father's Day, let us think of them with love, wherever they may be. Written by Lee Goulding, The Gentle Man is a celebration of a special person, sadly missed. #FathersDay2025 #fathersday
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June 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As we approach Father's Day, let us think of them with love, wherever they may be. Written by Lee Goulding, The Gentle Man is a celebration of a special person, sadly missed. #FathersDay2025 #fathersday
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Thanks to everyone who got in touch to let us know you enjoyed hearing us on the BBC Radio 2 #folkshow If you hear us on the radio, let the broadcaster playing our music know you enjoyed it. it makes a difference them knowing that you appreciate their choices & that you like hearing us!!
Thanks
MHx
Thanks
MHx
June 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to let us know you enjoyed hearing us on the BBC Radio 2 #folkshow If you hear us on the radio, let the broadcaster playing our music know you enjoyed it. it makes a difference them knowing that you appreciate their choices & that you like hearing us!!
Thanks
MHx
Thanks
MHx
Huzzah for this - always a great selection of thoughtfully chosen music - have a listen if you get the chance!
Compendium #214 - Song 14
Merry Hell - Vagabond Army
Album: Rising Of The Bold
Date: 2025
Web: www.merryhell.co.uk
Blue Sky: @merryhellband.bsky.social
Merry Hell - Vagabond Army
Album: Rising Of The Bold
Date: 2025
Web: www.merryhell.co.uk
Blue Sky: @merryhellband.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Huzzah for this - always a great selection of thoughtfully chosen music - have a listen if you get the chance!
Merry Hell likes this - a lot!!
Straight into the chart at #6, it's @merryhellband.bsky.social with "Rising of the Bold" - an album of classic folk-rock with an upbeat feel. These are songs with serious subjects, but infused with positivity, hope and humour.
Hear a track in this month's Chart Show: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
Hear a track in this month's Chart Show: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
June 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Merry Hell likes this - a lot!!
Chartbustin’ TOP TEN with a bullet!! @officialcharts.bsky.social and everything!! Just WOW!! In the Players position!! Number 6!! #folkcharts @englishfolkexpo.bsky.social @soundrootsuk.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Chartbustin’ TOP TEN with a bullet!! @officialcharts.bsky.social and everything!! Just WOW!! In the Players position!! Number 6!! #folkcharts @englishfolkexpo.bsky.social @soundrootsuk.bsky.social
Folk Music, not so much Merry Hell as Blooody Hell and no mistake! Thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing thing happen!!
June 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Folk Music, not so much Merry Hell as Blooody Hell and no mistake! Thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing thing happen!!
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Airing:
@merryhellband.bsky.social
The Word 66
@wrenchwork.bsky.social
Lynn Marring
@thedhproject.bsky.social
Mary Ann Kirt
June Holland
Midlyfe's Crisis
Catia Dignard
Kim Carnie
@auldgods.bsky.social
@pmadtheband.bsky.social
Mathias Oskarsson @webimagineservice.bsky.social
Planet Ergh
@merryhellband.bsky.social
The Word 66
@wrenchwork.bsky.social
Lynn Marring
@thedhproject.bsky.social
Mary Ann Kirt
June Holland
Midlyfe's Crisis
Catia Dignard
Kim Carnie
@auldgods.bsky.social
@pmadtheband.bsky.social
Mathias Oskarsson @webimagineservice.bsky.social
Planet Ergh
May 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Airing:
@merryhellband.bsky.social
The Word 66
@wrenchwork.bsky.social
Lynn Marring
@thedhproject.bsky.social
Mary Ann Kirt
June Holland
Midlyfe's Crisis
Catia Dignard
Kim Carnie
@auldgods.bsky.social
@pmadtheband.bsky.social
Mathias Oskarsson @webimagineservice.bsky.social
Planet Ergh
@merryhellband.bsky.social
The Word 66
@wrenchwork.bsky.social
Lynn Marring
@thedhproject.bsky.social
Mary Ann Kirt
June Holland
Midlyfe's Crisis
Catia Dignard
Kim Carnie
@auldgods.bsky.social
@pmadtheband.bsky.social
Mathias Oskarsson @webimagineservice.bsky.social
Planet Ergh
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WooHoo! It's Monday!
Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm with Feat. Artist Katy Hurt + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @the-farm.bsky.social
Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm with Feat. Artist Katy Hurt + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @the-farm.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
WooHoo! It's Monday!
Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm with Feat. Artist Katy Hurt + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @the-farm.bsky.social
Tonight on Mersey Radio 8-11pm with Feat. Artist Katy Hurt + Feat. Album: Rising Of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social
@thecubicaluk.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @tonylongworth.bsky.social @henrypriestman.bsky.social @the-farm.bsky.social
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The great Peggy Seeger is Matthew’s guest on this month’s Chart Show, plus there's music from @katerusby.bsky.social, @skinnylister.bsky.social, @merryhellband.bsky.social, Màiri Morrison, Alasdair Roberts and Pete Johnston, Iona Lane and Capercaillie.
Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
June 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The great Peggy Seeger is Matthew’s guest on this month’s Chart Show, plus there's music from @katerusby.bsky.social, @skinnylister.bsky.social, @merryhellband.bsky.social, Màiri Morrison, Alasdair Roberts and Pete Johnston, Iona Lane and Capercaillie.
Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/6Rqy7Ey4yok
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Another chance to catch last Monday's show on Mersey Radio today (Sunday) 4-7pm
JUST TELL ALEXA to 'START MERSEY RADIO'
or listen online at merseyradio.co.uk/player
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
JUST TELL ALEXA to 'START MERSEY RADIO'
or listen online at merseyradio.co.uk/player
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Another chance to catch last Monday's show on Mersey Radio today (Sunday) 4-7pm
JUST TELL ALEXA to 'START MERSEY RADIO'
or listen online at merseyradio.co.uk/player
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
JUST TELL ALEXA to 'START MERSEY RADIO'
or listen online at merseyradio.co.uk/player
@henrypriestman.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social @av8records.bsky.social @liverpoolbands.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social
Steps back in amazement!!
May 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Steps back in amazement!!
Merry Hell like this - have a read to find out why!!
Folk-rock: album review - Merry Hell 'Rising of the Bold'
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Folk-rock: album review – Merry Hell ‘Rising of the Bold’
After a five-year gap since their last album, Emergency Lullabies, Merry Hell are back with a brand-new, full-length studio release. Rising of the Bold is very much the Wigan folk-rockers’ ‘getting…
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May 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Merry Hell like this - have a read to find out why!!
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This arrived the other day but I'm just listening for the first time now and it's great! They're always a great live experience but I'm tapping the foot even just sitting here on the sofa.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered Rising Of The Bold on Bandcamp!
Folk No.1
Folk Rock No.1
Folk Pop No.1
Folk Punk No.1
Indie Folk No.1
Acoustic Rock No.1
Acoustic Folk No.1
Top 5 Best Selling CD in all categories!
Most importantly: WIGAN ARTIST No.1
bit.ly/MerryHellRis...
Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered Rising Of The Bold on Bandcamp!
Folk No.1
Folk Rock No.1
Folk Pop No.1
Folk Punk No.1
Indie Folk No.1
Acoustic Rock No.1
Acoustic Folk No.1
Top 5 Best Selling CD in all categories!
Most importantly: WIGAN ARTIST No.1
bit.ly/MerryHellRis...
Rising Of The Bold, by Merry Hell
12 track album
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May 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This arrived the other day but I'm just listening for the first time now and it's great! They're always a great live experience but I'm tapping the foot even just sitting here on the sofa.
Thanks Jem, Delighted to be your album of the week!
World Beat live from 7- 9pm UK time with our album of the week Rising of The Bold by @merryhellband.bsky.social plus chatting with @sheilachandra.bsky.social and music from Priddy Festival 25
May 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Thanks Jem, Delighted to be your album of the week!
JOIN US DO, in wishing multitudes of congratulation and admiration as Andrew Kettle undergoes his transformation from front man to Superman as he successfully completes his first TRIATHLON!!!
May 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
JOIN US DO, in wishing multitudes of congratulation and admiration as Andrew Kettle undergoes his transformation from front man to Superman as he successfully completes his first TRIATHLON!!!
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Listening to @merryhellband.bsky.social on the train home with a promise of family and beer awaiting me is a real pleasant way to round off one of THOSE weeks.
May 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Listening to @merryhellband.bsky.social on the train home with a promise of family and beer awaiting me is a real pleasant way to round off one of THOSE weeks.
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World Beat this eve 7-9pm BST on #GWSRadio with our album of the week Wild Green by #iyatraquartet music Emma Jean Thackeray @philcoopermusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social An Dannsa Dub Miranda Ceara corto.alto and chatting with Osiligi Massai Warriors who visited Glastonbury town
April 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
World Beat this eve 7-9pm BST on #GWSRadio with our album of the week Wild Green by #iyatraquartet music Emma Jean Thackeray @philcoopermusic.bsky.social @merryhellband.bsky.social An Dannsa Dub Miranda Ceara corto.alto and chatting with Osiligi Massai Warriors who visited Glastonbury town