NOW AVAILABLE ON CD VIA BANDCAMP. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE “Jon Wilks’s Up the Cut explores the fascinating history of Birmingham street balladry, a thriving…
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“The merry time of Christmas is drawing on a-pace…”, and so I’m delighted to share with you this Birmingham-related recording of “God Rest Ye Merry…
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Here’s a fun little secret thing for you. Shortly after lockdown ended, Jackie Oates asked me to record some traditional nursery rhymes with her for…
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I was expecting to be able to announce the release of my new album, Up The Cut, by this point… but it has not turned…
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The brutal murder of Mary Ashford scandalised the nation in the early 1800s. By the 1840s/50s, the incident had found its way into song –…
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Hi all, I hope you’re well. Some of you who follow and support The Old Songs Podcast may have received a weird email recently concerning…
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Here’s a cover of “Northern Sky” by Nick Drake, featuring Katherine Priddy on vocals, Jon Wilks (me!) on guitar, Lukas Drinkwater on double bass, Jon…
Continue ReadingNick Drake’s Northern Sky – Katherine Priddy, Jon Wilks, Lukas Drinkwater & Jon Nice
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I first heard “From a Lullaby Kiss” less than two weeks ago. That’s how quickly these things can happen. I was sitting on the floor…
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Before we get started, you can read more about The Trial of Bill Burn Under Martin’s Act (the song itself) by clicking here. The Trial of Bill Burn Under Martin’s Act includes…
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