Ian A Anderson: the roots of a folk publishing triumph

Colin Randall writes: Ian A Anderson applies the middle A to avoid confusion with Jethro Tull’s frontman. It is a moot point whether the need for any such distinguishing feature is long past. Our Ian doesn't play the flute standing... Read more →


Cover Story: Let’s Get Together, revived by Paul Brady, echoes of Chet Powers, Kingston Trio and Youngbloods

When Bill Taylor made Paul Brady the Salut! Live Artist of the Week at our Facebook group last August, he recalled him as 'amiable, easy to talk to, rather self-effacing' over post-session pints at our folk club in Bishop Auckland,... Read more →


Album of the Month: Kate Rusby's 20

Colin Randall writes: our new Album of the Month feature is intended to highlight records that may be new but are as likely to be old. They just need to be special. My own collection, split between two countries, runs... Read more →


The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem: Uncovering the bedrock

Bill Taylor writes: Can’t see the wood for the trees? For the longest time, I couldn’t see the wool for the sweaters… Those chunky off-white Aran jumpers that became their trademark, and which my mother – “why can’t you dress... Read more →


Marianne Faithfull: the great survivor

Andrew Curry writes: Marianne Faithfull, who died last week, was best known for being one of the faces of the ‘60s, and perhaps also for her outstanding post-punk record Broken English, but she also had a lifelong relationship with folk... Read more →