The Folk Show

FOLK SHOW 20 OCTOBER 2026 20.10.2026 57:03 ↓

JB gets seasonal and celebrates autumn with his selection of the best in folk and roots from the Isle of Man and around the world . . !

FOLK SHOW 13 OCTOBER 2026 13.10.2026 56:46 ↓

JB spins the best in folk and roots from the likes of An Corran, Martin Simpson and Rachel Hair

FOLK SHOW 06 OCTOBER 2026 07.10.2026 56:55 ↓

JB has music from to mark Martin Simpson's 50 year career and features a number of artists appearing at the Laxey Institute in the coming weeks

FOLK SHOW 29 SEPTEMBER 2026 29.09.2026 56:51 ↓

JB has the best in folk and roots starting out with Will Pound and Jen Butterworth and some John Wilkes - appearing on an Island near you shortly!

FOLK SHOW 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 22.09.2026 57:36 ↓

JB looks forward to a local performance by guitarist John Wilks, enjoys The Wran and has an Incredible String Band!

FOLK SHOW 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 15.09.2026 57:07 ↓

JB has a great selection of folk, roots and blues as ever from artists from around the world and around the ages - Joni Mitchell, Harbottle and Jonas, Mark Lawrence or Howlin' Wolf - they're all here!

FOLK SHOW 08 SEPTEMBER 2026 08.09.2026 57:00 ↓

JB brings you music from the likes of Andy Irvine, An Corran and Radie Peat to name but a few!

FOLK SHOW 01 SEPTEMBER 2026 01.09.2026 56:47 ↓

JB starts with some Barry Dransfield, finishes with Trip and has some Caroline Keane in the middle . . .plus loads more of course!

FOLK SHOW 25 AUGUST 2026 25.08.2026 57:37 ↓

John celebrates his 200th Folk Show with music from artists appearing at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival - and a possible prize for loyal listeners!

FOLK SHOW 18 AUGUST 2026 18.08.2026 57:08 ↓

JB's starting off up north this week - far north as befits his current travels as he plays music from the outer Hebrides!

FOLK SHOW 11 AUGUST 2026 11.08.2026 56:42 ↓

JB has music from the likes of Amy Leech and Alasdair Paul, Breabach, Eddi Reader and our own Greg Joughin #folk #roots #blues

FOLK SHOW 04 AUGUST 2026 04.08.2026 57:06 ↓

JB is thinking of the longest hot summer - and that's just for starters!

FOLK SHOW 28 JULY 2026 28.07.2026 56:51 ↓

JB starts with the Urban Folk Quartet, listens in to a chat with Martin Simpson and pays homage to an old cricketer leaving the crease for the last time . . .

THE FOLK SHOW - 21 JULY 2026 21.07.2026 57:39 ↓

John Barker hosts the best in folk music

FOLK SHOW 14 JULY 2026 14.07.2026 56:58 ↓

John Barker brings you the latest in folk music both traditional and modern in his weekly programme.

FOLK SHOW 07 JULY 2026 07.07.2026 57:01 ↓

JB has some grief in the kitchen, mirth in the hall, happy days, Nathaniel Merchant and Caroline King - what more could you want?!

FOLK SHOW 30 JUNE 2026 30.06.2026 57:10 ↓

JB is working in wood, joined in the studio by some jolly waggoners and has a glint of Scottish fiddle . . .

FOLK SHOW 23 JUNE 2026 23.06.2026 57:22 ↓

JB is back with the best in folk, roots and blues from around the world and of course the Isle of Man itself!

FOLK SHOW 16 JUNE 2026 16.06.2026 57:04 ↓

Martin McCarthy, Bob Dylan, Topette and Honey and the Bear are just some of the artists to join JB in another Folk Show classic!

FOLK SHOW 09 JUNE 2026 09.06.2026 56:52 ↓

JB has a classic from Richard Thompson, some Raggle Taggle gypsies, Clash Vooar and a kitted cat!

FOLK SHOW 02 JUNE 2026 02.06.2026 57:02 ↓

JB lines takes the biscuit with the James Kerry Trio, stays sweet with Honey and the Bear and has some traditional Italian Music with Cazoniere Grecanico Salentino

FOLK SHOW 26 MAY 2026 26.05.2026 57:02 ↓

Plenty of new music from JB this evening from two 3's - 3 Rod Wale and Three-legg'd Mare -Serious Sam Bennett and the Pagoda Project

FOLK SHOW 19 MAY 2026 19.05.2026 57:21 ↓

JB starts with a beggar man, has some live music in Westport and one of the best mandolin players on the planet . . . .

FOLK SHOW 12 MAY 2026 12.05.2026 56:52 ↓

JB lines up some classic Nina Simone, Firelight Trio and Topette!! - to say nothing of some dancing to finish! Folk and roots at its best!

FOLK SHOW 05 MAY 2026 05.05.2026 57:11 ↓

JB has a Child Ballad, some Vagabonds, more Dylan at the Institute and a suggestion for Mine's a Shanty!