James Fagan
@jamesfagan.bsky.social
Aussie, now Yorkshire. Folk musician (Nancy Kerr/Melrose Quartet), Music Teacher, Photographer, Presenter of Thank Goodness it’s Folk (Sheffield Live Radio). I love singing, and playing strummy things. Mainly here for art.
Our tribute to the great Archie Fisher is on air this morning; Friday 7th Nov, 10am: here: live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3
We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.
We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our tribute to the great Archie Fisher is on air this morning; Friday 7th Nov, 10am: here: live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3
We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.
We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.
Do yourself a favour and buy this limited edition double LP from one of the finest singers from these islands in many a decade - Julie Murphy. It’s just gorgeous from start to finish. Email Julie to order. Her website: juliemurphymusic.tumblr.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Do yourself a favour and buy this limited edition double LP from one of the finest singers from these islands in many a decade - Julie Murphy. It’s just gorgeous from start to finish. Email Julie to order. Her website: juliemurphymusic.tumblr.com
My little Harry is 14 today. One of three reasons I thank my lucky stars every day 🧡💙
August 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
My little Harry is 14 today. One of three reasons I thank my lucky stars every day 🧡💙
Art Nouveau dining at Bouillon Julien, Paris. Just lovely. And so cheap! No wonder people we know have been coming here since the 1950s!
July 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Art Nouveau dining at Bouillon Julien, Paris. Just lovely. And so cheap! No wonder people we know have been coming here since the 1950s!
Been in Paris with the birthday girl, her first trip ever. We didn’t need to visit the Mona Lisa cos, well….
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July 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Been in Paris with the birthday girl, her first trip ever. We didn’t need to visit the Mona Lisa cos, well….
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Hello all, haven’t posted for a while here. How are you getting on? I wore a yellow T shirt today. It’s not massive news.
July 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hello all, haven’t posted for a while here. How are you getting on? I wore a yellow T shirt today. It’s not massive news.
Respect to this fella, Calum Gilligan. He opened the evening concert last night at Kimpton Folk Fest and blew everyone away with his beautiful voice. He’s decided to stop touring for the time being and shift career paths. But I’m sure you’ll hear him again somewhere! #folksinger #liverpool
July 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Respect to this fella, Calum Gilligan. He opened the evening concert last night at Kimpton Folk Fest and blew everyone away with his beautiful voice. He’s decided to stop touring for the time being and shift career paths. But I’m sure you’ll hear him again somewhere! #folksinger #liverpool
I put a lot into this one. It might lift your spirits in this troubled week. It was certainly quite good for me to make it.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I put a lot into this one. It might lift your spirits in this troubled week. It was certainly quite good for me to make it.
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www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
Happy 25th wedding anniversary to this amazing couple - our friends and colleagues Jess & Richard Arrowsmith. I took this at their party and Pecsaetan dance out last night.
June 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy 25th wedding anniversary to this amazing couple - our friends and colleagues Jess & Richard Arrowsmith. I took this at their party and Pecsaetan dance out last night.
this week's TGIF is filled with lovely songs for you. x
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June 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
this week's TGIF is filled with lovely songs for you. x
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June 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today’s dose of great folk music, brand new and classic, plus a preview of Sidmouth Folk Festival. Have a listen at your leisure. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
May 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today’s dose of great folk music, brand new and classic, plus a preview of Sidmouth Folk Festival. Have a listen at your leisure. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
Did vocals get more lush than this? @imwithherband.bsky.social
Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show.
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Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show.
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
May 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Did vocals get more lush than this? @imwithherband.bsky.social
Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show.
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show.
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
Just saw my missus in Pick of the Week in the Radio Times! The Song Detectorists airs on BBC Radio 3 at 9:45pm tonight!
May 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Just saw my missus in Pick of the Week in the Radio Times! The Song Detectorists airs on BBC Radio 3 at 9:45pm tonight!
Don’t miss Thank Goodness it’s Folk this Friday 10am, www.sheffieldlive.org
Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble
Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble
May 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Don’t miss Thank Goodness it’s Folk this Friday 10am, www.sheffieldlive.org
Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble
Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble
May 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
In 24 hours from now you could be joining us from anywhere in the world for this, our first proper big trio gig in decades. We’re so excited!!! Come along!!! And if the time zone ain’t right you can watch the film for 72 hrs! @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
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May 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In 24 hours from now you could be joining us from anywhere in the world for this, our first proper big trio gig in decades. We’re so excited!!! Come along!!! And if the time zone ain’t right you can watch the film for 72 hrs! @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/kerr-...
livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/kerr-...
The Sheffield Live Radio internet stream seems to be down, so I've put today's episode of Thank Goodness It's Folk straight up on Mixcloud - so you can listen immediately. And please do - we have a lovely guest in the form of Sam Carter.
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
April 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Sheffield Live Radio internet stream seems to be down, so I've put today's episode of Thank Goodness It's Folk straight up on Mixcloud - so you can listen immediately. And please do - we have a lovely guest in the form of Sam Carter.
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
I have a gig in Sheffield on Fri 2nd May with the brilliant Tim Van Eyken and Nancy Kerr. You can attend in person at St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, or in your own home through @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...
Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...
April 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I have a gig in Sheffield on Fri 2nd May with the brilliant Tim Van Eyken and Nancy Kerr. You can attend in person at St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, or in your own home through @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...
Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...
really, this is the least I could do to honour the great Soïg Sibéril - I asked master guitarist Tony McManus to reflect on his friend and hero of guitar. I also talk to Andy Irvine, Maz O'Connor and Findlay Napier - it's a bumper edition. 10am BST Friday, live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3
April 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
really, this is the least I could do to honour the great Soïg Sibéril - I asked master guitarist Tony McManus to reflect on his friend and hero of guitar. I also talk to Andy Irvine, Maz O'Connor and Findlay Napier - it's a bumper edition. 10am BST Friday, live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3
And how about The Melsons! Headlining Chester Folk Festival.
April 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
And how about The Melsons! Headlining Chester Folk Festival.
SPRING AND SUMMER 2025 DATES FOR YOU! including Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Melrose Quartet, Melrose Ceilidh Band, and our revived supertrio Kerr Fagan Van Eyken. Catch you somewhere, I hope! Find dates and tickets here!
nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/
nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
SPRING AND SUMMER 2025 DATES FOR YOU! including Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Melrose Quartet, Melrose Ceilidh Band, and our revived supertrio Kerr Fagan Van Eyken. Catch you somewhere, I hope! Find dates and tickets here!
nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/
nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/
Sam looks at Martin Carthy’s new album, released in May to coincide with his 84th birthday. Three tracks in this week’s TGIF, as well as three from the new rare and unreleased Paul Brady Archive!
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March 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Sam looks at Martin Carthy’s new album, released in May to coincide with his 84th birthday. Three tracks in this week’s TGIF, as well as three from the new rare and unreleased Paul Brady Archive!
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
This weekend’s playlist sorted for you…. If you like folk that is! Some brilliant new releases this week! And it was time for Pentangle’s Light Flight. 5/4 Banger. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
March 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This weekend’s playlist sorted for you…. If you like folk that is! Some brilliant new releases this week! And it was time for Pentangle’s Light Flight. 5/4 Banger. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...
