Harp & a Monkey Folk Music Club
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Modern folk song and storytelling. “Fascinating” (Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2), “Inventive” (Mojo), “Excellent” (The Guardian), “Bold and brilliant” (The Observer), “Consistently charming” (Uncut). www.harpandamonkey.com
Forgot this was on last night! Anyone watch it and think: “Who is providing the wonderful soundscapes?” Well, ‘‘twas us! Part 2 on next Wednesday. X
July 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Forgot this was on last night! Anyone watch it and think: “Who is providing the wonderful soundscapes?” Well, ‘‘twas us! Part 2 on next Wednesday. X
If we ever rerelease our ‘Victorians’ album, this is going to be the alternative sleeve done by our own harp maister Simon Jones. We have a sale on at present for all of our catalogue, including the Victorians album here: harpandamonkey.com/shop
July 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If we ever rerelease our ‘Victorians’ album, this is going to be the alternative sleeve done by our own harp maister Simon Jones. We have a sale on at present for all of our catalogue, including the Victorians album here: harpandamonkey.com/shop
We need more of this kind of thing…
April 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We need more of this kind of thing…
HAPPY EASTER! We do things differently round here…. Xxxx
April 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
HAPPY EASTER! We do things differently round here…. Xxxx
Today is National Pet Day: how could we resist! Tell us about your pets… x (Check our webpage for links to where we are playing ‘Tall TALES and Truths in coming weeks.)
April 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today is National Pet Day: how could we resist! Tell us about your pets… x (Check our webpage for links to where we are playing ‘Tall TALES and Truths in coming weeks.)
Bit of a photo dump just to remind you that we have shows coming up: including Merseyside/Cheshire Friday (March 28). wegottickets.com/event/645056...
March 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Bit of a photo dump just to remind you that we have shows coming up: including Merseyside/Cheshire Friday (March 28). wegottickets.com/event/645056...
EXCITING NEWS: You can now pre-order the wonderful compilation SING YONDER 2 - featuring 13 takes on some splendid traditional folk songs by the likes of ourselves. We have taken on a murder ballad called 'The Cruel Ship's Carpenter'. karlsinfield.bandcamp.com/album/sing-y...
March 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
EXCITING NEWS: You can now pre-order the wonderful compilation SING YONDER 2 - featuring 13 takes on some splendid traditional folk songs by the likes of ourselves. We have taken on a murder ballad called 'The Cruel Ship's Carpenter'. karlsinfield.bandcamp.com/album/sing-y...
Band on the Wall, Manchester, SOLD OUT! Get your tickets in advance for Thornton Hough, the Wirral, Merseyside, at the end of the month x wegottickets.com/event/645056
March 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Band on the Wall, Manchester, SOLD OUT! Get your tickets in advance for Thornton Hough, the Wirral, Merseyside, at the end of the month x wegottickets.com/event/645056
Forgotten how special this album is, but righting the wrong with heavy rotation this morning! Love it when people breathe fresh life and energy into old songs in this kind of way. Just superb!
March 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Forgotten how special this album is, but righting the wrong with heavy rotation this morning! Love it when people breathe fresh life and energy into old songs in this kind of way. Just superb!
Another full house last night (thank you Cumbria) and another awful attempt at a selfie! 🙂 xx
February 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Another full house last night (thank you Cumbria) and another awful attempt at a selfie! 🙂 xx
Coming to a venue near you…. Okay, so which small UK venue/theatre/hall would you like to see us play in 2025? We are always open to your suggestions if you know somewhere that might suit. Xxxx
December 27, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Coming to a venue near you…. Okay, so which small UK venue/theatre/hall would you like to see us play in 2025? We are always open to your suggestions if you know somewhere that might suit. Xxxx
Have been waiting for a long time to find a copy of this gem from the Seventies. Finally found one in Japan and bought (not cheap) for it now to be lost in transit!!!! :(
December 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Have been waiting for a long time to find a copy of this gem from the Seventies. Finally found one in Japan and bought (not cheap) for it now to be lost in transit!!!! :(
Simon, in his usual unassuming way had forgotten to tell anyone that one of his tracks is on a cool mixtape at KLOF magazine. Great listening here: klofmag.com/2024/09/mixt...
December 17, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Simon, in his usual unassuming way had forgotten to tell anyone that one of his tracks is on a cool mixtape at KLOF magazine. Great listening here: klofmag.com/2024/09/mixt...
That moment when you realise your gig is on the same night as the final of Strictly! If you want to help Martin out he and Ian Mayer (The Apple Sellers) will be at Raising The Rafters Folk Club, Wath, South Yorkshire on Saturday (Dec 14). Doors open 7.30pm and tickets are on the door. Xxx
December 13, 2024 at 3:41 PM
That moment when you realise your gig is on the same night as the final of Strictly! If you want to help Martin out he and Ian Mayer (The Apple Sellers) will be at Raising The Rafters Folk Club, Wath, South Yorkshire on Saturday (Dec 14). Doors open 7.30pm and tickets are on the door. Xxx
Look what’s now on the school curriculum! Can we explain it? We’ve got the branding of an album and song about it! :) youtu.be/lYSzF0jO2Ng?...
December 8, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Look what’s now on the school curriculum! Can we explain it? We’ve got the branding of an album and song about it! :) youtu.be/lYSzF0jO2Ng?...
Just got our annual review from Spotify and discovered that after the UK, our biggest audience is in Austria, then Poland, then Denmark, followed by the US in fifth spot. I think Andy will need to rethink his touring wardrobe - it’s Austria, not Australia!!!!
December 7, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Just got our annual review from Spotify and discovered that after the UK, our biggest audience is in Austria, then Poland, then Denmark, followed by the US in fifth spot. I think Andy will need to rethink his touring wardrobe - it’s Austria, not Australia!!!!
Thought I’d start the morning with this rather wonderful record that gave trad folk a real shot in the arm at a time when it was badly needed.
December 1, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Thought I’d start the morning with this rather wonderful record that gave trad folk a real shot in the arm at a time when it was badly needed.
The wetter, darker and more downcast the days, the more the need for music that brings a burst of light. This has done a lot of heavy lifting today…
November 25, 2024 at 10:06 PM
The wetter, darker and more downcast the days, the more the need for music that brings a burst of light. This has done a lot of heavy lifting today…
My son is playing a school show with his band on Thursday and at the heart of their set is a cover of 'Wonderwall' by Oasis. I felt compelled to share this short monologue - written some years ago looking back on my time in the Eighties as a 'new talent scout' for a regional music/arts publication.
November 25, 2024 at 4:48 PM
My son is playing a school show with his band on Thursday and at the heart of their set is a cover of 'Wonderwall' by Oasis. I felt compelled to share this short monologue - written some years ago looking back on my time in the Eighties as a 'new talent scout' for a regional music/arts publication.
Chores done and moved onto this budget two-for-one CD package of two of my favourite Taj Mahal albums. If you want a smile putting on your face, then listen to this delight… youtu.be/WU764hR3I7Q?...
November 24, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Chores done and moved onto this budget two-for-one CD package of two of my favourite Taj Mahal albums. If you want a smile putting on your face, then listen to this delight… youtu.be/WU764hR3I7Q?...
It’s still raining and I have Sunday morning chores to do, but I also have this on the cd player. There’s always a ray of light somewhere. :)
November 24, 2024 at 9:27 AM
It’s still raining and I have Sunday morning chores to do, but I also have this on the cd player. There’s always a ray of light somewhere. :)
Welcome to our aquatic world!!!
November 23, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Welcome to our aquatic world!!!
This is a great burst of sunshine on a shitty, non-stop rainy day in Greater Manchester. Loved it, even though the kids hogged all of the popcorn!
November 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM
This is a great burst of sunshine on a shitty, non-stop rainy day in Greater Manchester. Loved it, even though the kids hogged all of the popcorn!
Been listening to this on repeat tonight. Forgot how fantastic it is. Love this phase of his career - and what a band. Awesome stuff!
November 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Been listening to this on repeat tonight. Forgot how fantastic it is. Love this phase of his career - and what a band. Awesome stuff!