Escutcheon Media.

This page is to accommodate Folk news and topics.          We receive regular updates from Mrs. Casey Folk Music that keeps us informed of the main Festivals in U.K.

www.EZfolk.com

is a website which is dedicated to Folk Music at roots level. Based in the U.S.A., there are representatives of from just about every aspect of Folk music and, being on the Internet, is truly International.

Currently, they are running an online song-contest so if anyone is interested, they can sign in and become a member then they can write, record and upload original songs.

Incoming information sporadically throughout the year comes via Mrs. Casey Music. Mostly about the major Folk Festivals but also about latest CD releases by upcoming Folk Artists. Ruth Notcut is still a leading name on the Folk Circuit.

Martin Carthy is 70 .!!!

Towersey Festival : Mrs. Casey Music have announced several Scottish acts are now scheduled to go South!!!

Laura Marling sings accompanying herself on acoustic guitar.               From Eversley , (not very far from here), she has an album on sale.

February 10th:

Folk Festival news is beginning to circulate as well as congratulations for June Tabor and others for receiving their awards.

Obituary: 05/10/11 Bert Jansch has passed away, it was reported today. He worked in Pentangle, in duets with John Renbourn and solo during his life-long career.

y last week at the age of 70ish.

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Glen Campbell is reported to be putting together a final tour - details to follow.