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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

If you love ballads, you’ll love this. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/... Amazing art by Peter Nevins.

James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Can’t wait for this! Please consider joining Nancy and myself either in person if you are near Leek, or virtually in your living room or anywhere you can set up your laptop!

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We spoke to @nancyannfolk.bsky.social and @jamesfagan.bsky.social ahead of their gig with us to talk about the power of livestreaming, pre-gig rituals, and what the duo are up to for the rest of the year! livetoyourlivingroom.com/5-minutes-wi...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Please have a listen - one of our most fascinating interviews to date!

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Had such a great time chatting with Sam Hindley and @jamesfagan.bsky.social on their excellent show. Hole you like my choices!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

You were a fabulous guest! I can’t wait for people to hear this.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Our tribute to the great Archie Fisher is on air this morning; Friday 7th Nov, 10am: here: live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3 We have two fabulous guests - Anna Massey (now the presenter of Travelling Folk, which Archie presented for 27 years) and Amy Davenport who sings a very special song.

A sepia photo of Archie Fisher, who is smiling at the camera. To his left are two beautiful horses, one dark with a white forehead star, and one white.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Do yourself a favour and buy this limited edition double LP from one of the finest singers from these islands in many a decade - Julie Murphy. It’s just gorgeous from start to finish. Email Julie to order. Her website: juliemurphymusic.tumblr.com

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In The Roud - A Folk Song Podcast @intheroud.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Season 5 begins today!!!! S5/E1 – Roud 41: SIR PATRICK SPENS Historical Guest: David Atkinson Singer guest: @jamesfagan.bsky.social Available from wherever you get your podcasts.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

My little Harry is 14 today. One of three reasons I thank my lucky stars every day 🧡💙

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I’m so delighted to be returning!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Art Nouveau dining at Bouillon Julien, Paris. Just lovely. And so cheap! No wonder people we know have been coming here since the 1950s!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Been in Paris with the birthday girl, her first trip ever. We didn’t need to visit the Mona Lisa cos, well…. 💙

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Hello all, haven’t posted for a while here. How are you getting on? I wore a yellow T shirt today. It’s not massive news.

A selfie of James smiling directly at the camera - he is wearing a bright yellow T shirt, sunglasses and a blue baseball cap. He’s standing against a wall painted in vivid primary colours and looks content.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Respect to this fella, Calum Gilligan. He opened the evening concert last night at Kimpton Folk Fest and blew everyone away with his beautiful voice. He’s decided to stop touring for the time being and shift career paths. But I’m sure you’ll hear him again somewhere! #folksinger #liverpool

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I put a lot into this one. It might lift your spirits in this troubled week. It was certainly quite good for me to make it. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Happy 25th wedding anniversary to this amazing couple - our friends and colleagues Jess & Richard Arrowsmith. I took this at their party and Pecsaetan dance out last night.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

this week's TGIF is filled with lovely songs for you. x www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our guest on Thank Goodness it’s Folk on Friday was Karl Sinfield, talking about his wonderful periodical publication going through the Roud index from #1 and making them super-accessible for all singers. We feature 3 great cuts from the 2ns accompanying CD. Tune in! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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Tgif 06.06.25 - "Sing Yonder" With Karl Sinfield

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Teaching is underpaid generally, but for clarity may I point out that many weekend workshops pay artists more than £250 for a weekend, and the vast majority of professional musicians do not earn £1K per gig, John! I guess it comes down to how much you love it, really.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Weekend folk dose!! This one’s a good’un, as we chat and listen to the wonderful Jess Arrowsmith. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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Tgif 30.05.25 "The Death Of Queen Jane" - Child #170 With Jess Arrowsmith

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Thankyou! I couldn’t see the credit but I’m very grateful for it!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Today’s dose of great folk music, brand new and classic, plus a preview of Sidmouth Folk Festival. Have a listen at your leisure. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Did vocals get more lush than this? @imwithherband.bsky.social Stunning record, my favourite release of 2025 so far. Special feature on today’s show. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Just saw my missus in Pick of the Week in the Radio Times! The Song Detectorists airs on BBC Radio 3 at 9:45pm tonight!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Nancy Kerr chatting to Tim Walker last night about the massively exciting “Music Heritage Place” national research project, and the five-episode BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” that starts tonight on The Essay at 9:45pm. Nancy joins at the 1:29:00 mark. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Tim Walker's Folk - 11/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

The best folk music from Lincolnshire and beyond with Tim Walker.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Direct link to internet radio stream tomorrow live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Don’t miss Thank Goodness it’s Folk this Friday 10am, www.sheffieldlive.org Sam Hindley talks to Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social about her upcoming BBC Radio 3 series on The Essay about her research for “Music Heritage Place”, & to Rosie Butler-Hall about Sãwol and the English Fiddle Ensemble

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Our TGIF tribute to the great Wizz Jones - please have a listen. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

In 24 hours from now you could be joining us from anywhere in the world for this, our first proper big trio gig in decades. We’re so excited!!! Come along!!! And if the time zone ain’t right you can watch the film for 72 hrs! @livetoyourlr.bsky.social livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/kerr-...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The Sheffield Live Radio internet stream seems to be down, so I've put today's episode of Thank Goodness It's Folk straight up on Mixcloud - so you can listen immediately. And please do - we have a lovely guest in the form of Sam Carter. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I have a gig in Sheffield on Fri 2nd May with the brilliant Tim Van Eyken and Nancy Kerr. You can attend in person at St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane, or in your own home through @livetoyourlr.bsky.social Info and tickets: liveatsams.co.uk/events/kerr-...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

here's your listen again link for today's special episode of Thank Goodness it's Folk. Some lovely, lovely guests and music. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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Tgif 18.04.25 With Tony Mcmanus, Andy Irvine, Maz O'Connor & Findlay Napier

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

really, this is the least I could do to honour the great Soïg Sibéril - I asked master guitarist Tony McManus to reflect on his friend and hero of guitar. I also talk to Andy Irvine, Maz O'Connor and Findlay Napier - it's a bumper edition. 10am BST Friday, live.sheffieldlive.org:8000/shefflive.mp3

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

have you caught up with this week's Thank Goodness It's Folk? This week might well be called "Thank Goodness it's fRoots" as we interview the long-running mag's editor and all-round folk and blues guitarist Ian A Anderson. He brought some great music to the table! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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TGIF 11.04.25 "Alien Water" with Ian A Anderson

Special Guest Ian A Anderson in conversation about his new book "Alien Water - Six Decades Paddling In Unpopular Music." Ian A Anderson - what a busy life he has led. 40 unbroken years of editing fRoo...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

@sebstonefolk.bsky.social good to see you here!! Everyone, say hi to Seb!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

And how about The Melsons! Headlining Chester Folk Festival.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

SPRING AND SUMMER 2025 DATES FOR YOU! including Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Melrose Quartet, Melrose Ceilidh Band, and our revived supertrio Kerr Fagan Van Eyken. Catch you somewhere, I hope! Find dates and tickets here! nancykerr.co.uk/gigs/

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Sam looks at Martin Carthy’s new album, released in May to coincide with his 84th birthday. Three tracks in this week’s TGIF, as well as three from the new rare and unreleased Paul Brady Archive! www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

Martin Carthy’s new album cover. It’s a digital painting of Martin sitting at a diner table with a plate of breakfast, wearing a red scarf and black hat. The table is floating in the middle of a turbulent ocean. He is smiling.

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Everyone did! They dived into it

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

This weekend’s playlist sorted for you…. If you like folk that is! Some brilliant new releases this week! And it was time for Pentangle’s Light Flight. 5/4 Banger. www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

It was ridiculously yummy and I had it again for lunch!

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Not quite ready to embrace summer salads, I saw “spinach” and figured this might be a healthy halfway house. As I poured the double cream into the herby sauce I said “Spring is tomorrow”.

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