Folk My Life - Podcast

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, My guest David Perry and I, reflect on his 50-year journey in music, the evolution of his songwriting, and the impact of loss on his work. From the challenges of getting your music heard 50 years ago with a box of 2000 albums in the boot of your car, to opposite problem today of have the whole world in easy reach but still not being able to make your vo...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy sits down with the talented musician Bity Booker. They discuss Bity's unique upbringing in Italy and Australia, the influence of her artistic family, and her journey as a musician. Bity shares insights into her songwriting process, and her experiences in the music industry.  We begin by discussing how she grew up in Umbria, Italy, before m...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, Andy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Amy Claire Scott, daughter of the late folk musician Pete Scott. They explore the bittersweet legacy of Pete's music, his unique songwriting process, and the humour that characterised his performances.  Amy discusses her project to uncover a treasure trove of music and previously in heard material from P...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, Andy chats with Alicia Best and Robert Jackson of A Different Thread, exploring their musical journey from a chance encounter in Galway to their current tour in the Folk and Americana scene. They discuss their unique sound, the emotional connections in their songwriting, and the importance of live performances. The conversation also delves into their re...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, Andy chats with Alicia Best and Robert Jackson of A Different Thread, exploring their musical journey from a chance encounter in Galway to their current tour in the Folk and Americana scene. They discuss their unique sound, the emotional connections in their songwriting, and the importance of live performances. The conversation also delves into their re...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene and an artist at the white hot edge of "loud folk". They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene. They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his song ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.  Rob Clamp is known for h...

In this engaging conversation, Christina Alden and Alex Patterson discuss their latest album 'Safe Travels', the challenges of balancing family life with their music career, and the creative process behind their songwriting. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences as parents and how these experiences influence their music. Live Music Christina and Alex perform three amazing songs fro...

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife. The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released. In this engaging conversation, Christina and Alex Patterson discuss their latest album 'Safe Travels', the challenges of balancing family life with a music career, and the magic of live performan...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy interviews Rachel Hill, a talented folk musician from Cambridge. As well as including a live recording of the song "We Move", they discuss Rachel's musical journey, from her early influences and songwriting experiences to her use of technology in music and the art of live performance with a loop station. Rachel shares her thought...

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife. The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released. In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy interviews Rachel Hill, a talented folk musician from Cambridge. As well as including a live recording of the song "We Move", they discuss...

In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, Andy interviews the talented folk artist Jennifer Reid. They discuss her unique approach to folk music, the significance of broadside ballads, and her recent tour in New Zealand. Jennifer shares her experiences of connecting with audiences, the importance of collaboration, and how she brings historical narratives to life through her performances. The co...

This is a sneak peak of what is to come in the New Podcast from FolkMyLife. The Full Episode will be available next Saturday so, like or follow us to be informed when the full episode is released. In this episode Andy talks to the talented folk artist Jennifer Reid. They discuss her unique approach to folk music, the significance of broadside ballads, and her recent tour in New Zealand.

Welcome to the ‘Folk, My Life’ podcast. If you already heard of FolkMyLife, from our weekly playlists, or our gig reviews, then hello to you and thanks for being here.    If you are totally new to Folk my life, which I suspect you might be, I want to quickly tell you about our weekly playlist. We absolutely love sharing new and interesting music from amazing soloists and musicians from around the...