Meet the Derbyshire Folk Duo Steve & Julie Wigley on Keep Folk Talking

Tim Glover: Folk From Irby to Sydney

Welcome to our first ever online podcast. From Irby to Sydney! Join Brian Jones as he sits down with his great friend, Tim Glover. Whilst the two keep in touch via email, Keep Folk Talking has finally given them the chance to see each other again and have a proper yarn about the old days in the 1970s, when they were together as Alias Glover and Jones. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk [https://openhousefolk.com/]. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Meet the Derbyshire Folk Duo Steve & Julie Wigley on Keep Folk Talking

Join Brian Jones as he sits down with Steve and Julie Wigley - a Derbyshire folk duo whose story begins in a youth club in the late 60s and runs through decades of clubs, gigs and songwriting. From discovering live folk music at the Pennine Hotel to becoming part of a busy folk club scene, they look back on the artists, venues and moments that shaped their musical lives. With influences including Gordon Lightfoot and The Lonesome Travellers, it’s a story rooted in live music, local scenes and a long-standing love of folk. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk [https://openhousefolk.com/]. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us!   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Willy Russell: Legendary Playwright and songwriter on Keep Folk Talking

In this extended edition of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones is joined by legendary playwright and songwriter Willy Russell for a vivid journey back to the roots of a remarkable creative life. https://openhousefolk.com/willy-russell/ [https://openhousefolk.com/willy-russell/] From a childhood steeped in music before the days of television, through the electrifying discovery of The Beatles at the Cavern, Willy recalls the moments that shaped his artistic path. With warmth and wit, he reflects on early influences from Buddy Holly to Bob Dylan, the pull of the 1960s folk revival, and the vibrant Liverpool scene that saw him find his voice as a writer. Through stories of the Spinners Club, the iconic Green Moose, and the friendships and chance encounters that defined an era, this is a rich, entertaining conversation about creativity, community, and the unpredictable moments that spark a lifetime in the arts. Music credits: “Any Father” and “Crazy Days” are taken from Willy Russell’s 2005 album Hoovering the Moon. “Easy Terms” is performed by Barbara Dickson and Willy Russell, recorded live in studio. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk [https://openhousefolk.com/]. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Brian Lupton Part 2 From Local Folk Clubs to International Festivals - Keep Folk Talking: S2 Ep5

Join Brian Jones as he continues his conversation with Brian Lupton, singer, organiser and long-standing figure on the Wirral folk scene. In Part 2, Brian reflects on the folk clubs and venues that kept the music alive, the artists who passed through the region, and the community that grew around the scene. With memories of legendary performers, local venues and the dedication behind organising live music, the conversation celebrates the people and places that helped shape folk music on the Wirral. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk [https://openhousefolk.com/]. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Brian Lupton From Local Folk Clubs to International Festivals - Keep Folk Talking: S2 Ep4

Join Brian Jones as he sits down with Brian Lupton, a member of our Local Heros Series as a singer, organiser and long-standing figure on the Wirral folk scene. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Brian reflects on childhood singalongs in Wallasey, discovering folk music in the 1960s, forming Kin Folk, and performing from local clubs to an international festival in East Germany - the foundations of a lifetime in music. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk [https://openhousefolk.com/]. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.