Sam Hindley and I make "Thank Goodness It's Folk" every week on Sheffield Live! radio, and it's now on Mixcloud if you couldn't join us live. Please check it out, and please RT! @sheffieldlive .

My in-depth interview with fRoots editor in chief for 40 years, Ian A Anderson, about his new book "Alien Water - Six Decades Paddling in Unpopular Music". There's a lot here to enjoy, including some great music.

RT @kathryn_sean: This wonderful thing starts TODAY !.Please wish us luck, share if you can (grass roots music needs all the help it can ge….

I have a solo gig in Sheffield this Sunday, co-headlining with trad singer Jill Pidd. It’s a new venture and we want to get the word out, can you help by sharing? Thankyou!.

photo: Judith Burrows.

June Tabor is our very special guest on TGIF, 10am Friday 7th March on @sheffieldlive. Please share. We're so honoured to have made this episode. Listen worldwide here: or catch up from 11am tomorrow here:

the response to this tribute is a testament to how beloved Brian Pickell is in music communities not just in Ontario but across the globe. Even if you haven't heard his music, you should! Drop by!

some music to start the week? And very nice too.

Australian pals, do not delay. Make sure you see this wonderful artist performing if you get the chance.

some very special music for you on today's episode of TGIF - with a focus on my favourite album of all time.

Sunday vibes on tap. Come on in.

pardon the spelling of "beautiful" - I've got really cold hands!.

Some beatuful tracks in today's TGIF, including new @DariaKulesh @MarillaHomes1 @vivandriley @SummerisleDuo @gillianwelch @kathryntickell @juliefowlis .

to all you good folk still hanging on here. have a great 2025!

My last folk show of the year on @sheffieldlive with Sam Hindley - ready for your mince pie making or whatever you need to do this weekend! Lovely things to listen to. Thanks for all your listenership and lovely comments about the show over the year! .

RT @MelroseQuartet: Last call for our last show of 2024! It’s our seasonal show “A Bright New Year” and it’s tomorrow, Fri 20th Dec, at Cro….

our last folk radio show of 2024 at 10am today is packed full of goodies. inc. @RheingansSis @seckoukeita @LisaKnappMusic @lisaoneillmusic @EAMONOLEARYSONG @BossMorris_ @jimcausley @MelroseQuartet @elizacarthy @boden_jon @timedey and much more.

and while we're on the subject of stunning new instrumental music, I opened the show this morning with this gorgeous album by Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid. Check it out.

here's the catchup link to today's episode of TGIF, with guests Brian Finnegan and Rob Harbron. Treat your ears to their beautiful new releases.

listen again here:

my guest this morning from 11am - show starts at 10am with Brian Finnegan.