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Dave
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Folk musician | morris | mummers | canals | Discworld | video-games | other stuff.
You can call me Dave, or Ishmael or whatever. Brummie.

Folk list/feed:- https://bsky.app/profile/snygyst.bsky.social/lists/3lb5cwtkycl2v
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jockeymorris.bsky.social
Jockey Morris is a friendly and outgoing men's side based in Birmingham!
Help us preserve our traditions (and maybe start some new ones), we'd love to see you!!
Contact as indicated below, or email bagman@jockeymorris.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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themorrisfed.bsky.social
The Shropshire Bedlams, together with Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish, are two Border Morris sides who always perform together.

We are based in South West Shropshire, centred around the small market town of Bishop's Castle.

Side hashtag: #ShropshireBedlams
Dance tradition: #BorderMorrisDance
October 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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jezlowe.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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jezlowe.bsky.social
I’ll be dropping by on Friday to sing a few songs. Any requests?
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Buy tickets for Jez Lowe at Zoom, Fri 17 October 2025 - We’re delighted to welcome the ever-wonderful Jez Lowe to the Live to Your Living Room stage as part of our autumn 2025 schedule. A musician, au...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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lisaknappmusic.bsky.social
This this this... This Tuesday!! @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
@concertedartists.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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livetoyourlr.bsky.social
Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome the exceptional partnership of Andy Cutting and Nigel Eaton! These two rarely gig together, so this is a show not to be missed.

It's not too late to get your tickets:

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
A poster featuring a black & white photo of Andy Cutting & Nigel Eaton. On the left, Andy has short dark hair, wears jeans and a dark jacket, and sits infront of old-fashioned lift doors holding his melodeon. On the right, Nigel has short silver hair, wears a lumberjack style jacket and glasses, and sits infront of workshop shelves holding his hurdy gurdy.
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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kathrynandsean.bsky.social
RIP Dickie Bird
A #tyke legend
#Barnsley #yorkshire #cricket
Lift Dickie Bird Up Where He Belongs - Scott Doonican & Kathryn Roberts
YouTube video by The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
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September 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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johnspiers.co.uk
NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCEMENT:
Spiers & Boden are delighted to announce that we're going back on the road in Feb/Mar 2026 and that tickets are going on sale today.

Ticket links and details available from spiersandboden.com/live-dates

Make sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Spiers & Boden tour February-March 2026 February: 4th Cambridge, 5th Nottingham, 6th Diss, 7th Ashford, 8th Southampton, 9th Nettlebed, 10th Shoreham, 12th Beverley, 18th Barnard Castle, 19th Sheffield, 20th Settle, 21st Bury, 22nd Leeds, 23rd Shrewsbury, 24th Kidderminster. March: 4th Pershore, 5th Poole, 6th Caerleon, 7th Falmouth, 8th Topsham, 9th Narberth, 10th Aberystwyth
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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folklondon.co.uk
RIP Danny Thompson: bassist for Pentangle, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, June Tabor, John Martyn, Donovan …

www.clashmusic.com/news/legenda...
Legendary Bassist Danny Thompson Has Died | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Legendary bass player Danny Thompson has died. The musician's passing was confirmed officially by his team a few moments ago; Danny Thompson passed away
www.clashmusic.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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lisaknappmusic.bsky.social
Looking forward to playing live from our living room straight to yours... 14th September, Online concert LiveToYourLivingRoom @livetoyourlr.bsky.social
TICKETS BELOW...
September 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
We are looking forward to an evening with Jess and Richard Arrowsmith on SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER.
🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #TheDing
Poster advertising Readifolk's guest night with Jess and Richard Arrowsmith on Sunday 14th September at 8pm. The background to the poster is a collage of muted images of people singing and playing musical instruments, mostly guitars. These images are set against a background of brickwork, and there are images of musical notes The centre of the poster is a photo of Jess and Richard Arrowsmith. Jess is playing fiddle and Richard is playing melodeon. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £8 cash on the door and you bring your own refreshments.The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There are two QR codes, one leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and the other to https://arrowsmithmusic.co.uk There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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abingdonmorrisatmd.bsky.social
What a try at something different?
Make new friends. Get a social life. Give something back into the community.
#morris #folk #abingdon #community #fun #dancing
September 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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oysterband.bsky.social
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September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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lisaknappmusic.bsky.social
Next stop 24 Sep NORWICH NORWICH NORWICH @norwichartscentre.bsky.social
Then 29 Sep Stroud @The Prince Albert....Come come come!
@concertedartists.bsky.social @gerrydiver.bsky.social @knappdivermusic.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social
Sheffield Folk Guide. For a full list of sessions please see sheffsessions.com and please let Jaki know if there are changes to the list. I've made a list of monthly mainly unaccompanied folk song sessions. I go to all of these so get in touch if you want to know anything about them. #sheffevents
Wednesday 10th September Mikey Kenney at Bishops' House Thursday 11th September The Heather Ferrier Trio at The Greystones Kerrie Wells at Crookes Folk Club Liz Simcock at Café No9 Buck Curran + Max Tzortzatos/Deserto Parallax at Bishop's House Louise and Chris Rogan at Cubley Hall, Penistone Sheffield Eurosession at Shakespears Saturday 13th September Hot Flamingo at Samuel Worth Chapel Remember the Coal, by Alan Wood & John Snook at Raising the Rafters folk club, Wath upon Dearne Sunday 14th September The Wilsons + Peta Webb & Ken Hall at Alder Bar, New Musical Traditions Club, Track Dogs at The Greystones Monday 15th September Sarah McQuaid at the Samuel Worth Chapel Wednesday 17th September Seb Stone at Nether Edge Folk Club Sing Out Start of a new series of singing classes at Burton Street with Jess Arrowsmith Thursday 18th September Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club sold out Pete Gilbert at Crookes Folk Club Friday 19th September Seth Lakeman at The Greystones sold out Hot Flamingo at Open House, Hathersage Saturday 20th September Body, Breath and Voice workshop with Marilla Homes at Dungworth Village Hall DogFest Live! at The Dog and Partridge Dusk Over Rivelin at St Andrew's Church, Psalter Lane Nether Edge Festival Ceilidh at St Andrew's Hall Sunday 21st September The Young'uns at St Andrew's Psalter Lane, 4PM sold out, available online at LTYLR Maskareen, Lewis Pugh, Kyth at The Harlequin. Pear O'Legs Records Medical Aid for Palestinians fundraiser Regular Sheffield sessions with unaccompanied folk songs Second Sundays: Chorus songs at The Harlequin, Nursery Street 3-5.30PM Accompanied children welcome. Next session 14th September Third Thursdays: Singers’ Corner at The Hallamshire House, Commonside 7.30-10.30PM. Next session 18th September Forth Sundays: Kelham Island Tavern Song and tunes session, 7-10PM. A song heavy, mixed season. Next session 28th September These are the sessions that I know about with all or mainly unaccompanied folk songs. They are all very welcoming supportive sessions. Please let me know if you have any to add.
September 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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the-close.bsky.social
Harmony is good for the soul.

Come see us live!! In real life, y’all!
September 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
TONIGHT
🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎶
readifolk.bsky.social Readifolk 🎶🪕🎻🪗🎵 @readifolk.bsky.social · Sep 2
🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶
This Sunday's another of our welcoming singers' nights where everyone is encouraged to share songs and tunes. It's ok too to come to listen and join in the choruses and chat.
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #TheDing #FolkMusic
PS: bring your own refreshments
Poster advertising Readifolk's singers' night at 8pm on Sunday 7th September. The background to the poster is a collage of muted images of people singing and playing musical instruments, mostly guitars. These images are set against a background of brickwork. There are also images of musical notes The centre of the poster contains the text "a convivial come-all-ye where you make the music." The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £3 cash on the door and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code, leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram
September 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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pigdykemolly.bsky.social
The ber months have finally arrived! Here’s where you’ll be able to find us in September and October
September 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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livetoyourlr.bsky.social
We're getting ready to welcome the amazing Simpson Cutting Kerr to the #LTYLR stage on Friday 5 September, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Murmurs.
We can't wait to see you for the first gig of the season!

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic
A poster with a dark blue background featuring graphics of piano keyboards and musical notes. In the centre is a photo of Simpson Cutting Kerr, all dressed in dark clothing and holding banjo, melodeon and fiddle, respectively.
August 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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folklorepod.bsky.social
Looking forward to coffee with @clairebarker.bsky.social tomorrow morning, and a conversation about her new book. I chatted with Claire earlier on this season; now the book is out it gives us a chance to dig into the beautiful ways in which it encourages children to engage with folklore and nature
Cover and spine of the book mentioned in the post
August 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
snygyst.bsky.social
Almost forgot this - playmusicontheporchday.com 30th August 2025.
August 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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jezlowe.bsky.social
September begins in Scotland for me, with gigs at Glenfarg, Penecuik and Glasgow. A busy rest of the year for me, ending with The Bad Pennies Christmas Tour - details to follow.
August 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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folkonfoot.com
If you’re at BunkFest in Wallingford this weekend, don’t miss Matthew’s conversation with @elizamarshall.bsky.social, the amazing flautist from @ranagri.bsky.social, Freedom To Roam and so much more.

Join us at 1.45pm on Saturday in the Magic Teapot venue. 🪄🫖

bunkfest.co.uk/venue/the-ma...
Photo of Eliza Marshall, who is looking towards us and holding her flute aloft above her head with both hands.
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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johnspiers.co.uk
Exciting day today … getting ready to set off to Media City in Salford for this evening’s Gigspanner Big Band live session on the BBC Radio 2 folk show with Mark Radcliffe!

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Gigspanner Big Band play live!
The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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folklorepod.bsky.social
Could you help the Folklore Library and Archive get holdings into archive storage?

If so, please use the link below to sponsor a file, or a set of files.

Any amount helps. This is a massive operation to get the charity open to the public and researchers soon

Thank you
folklorelibrary.bsky.social The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27
We have the majority of our documents, magazines and books moved into our new premises.

We now need a whole load of these for moving items from temporary files into a permanent archiving.

They cost £28.50 for 25. Can you please help us get more?

www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the... to donate. Thanks!
Esselte box file
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM