For Folk’s Sake, Vol. 6

The one with harmonies and chips: This month, Lynn and Mark take a look at Brian’s mixtape of covers ‘Imitation and Flattery’ and welcome For Folk’s Sake Reviews Editor Ian Parker for a chat about the best releases of recent weeks.

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Posted on: May 16, 2011

For Folk’s Sake, Vol. 5

For Folk’s Sake was delighed to welcome the fantastic Laura Hocking for our 5th show on London Fields Radio. She picked great tracks from Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Jesca Hoop and played two songs from her EP out today. Head over to Laurahocking.bandcamp.com to hear more.

And as usual we have songs from our resident mixtape – making owl Brian – this time from a playlist he put together when he was near delirious with joy – and our album of the show is from the brilliant Laura Veirs.

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Posted on: April 4, 2011

For Folk’s Sake, Vol. 3

In the third installment of For Folk’s Sake on London Fields Radio, Lynn and Mark play songs from Brian the Mixtape Making Owl’s 24th playlist ‘Because We Want To’, review The Decemberists’ new album ‘The King Is Dead’ and hear some recommendations from For Folk’s Sake’s live editor Helen True.

You can find more about artist and blogger Anika Mottershaw at www.anikainlondon.com

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Posted on: January 27, 2011

For Folk’s Sake, Vol. 2

In the second For Folk’s Sake’s show on London Fields Radio, Lynn and Mark delve into the world of Christmas music, with songs by Bob Dylan, EELS, Laura Marling and Dolly Parton, while Brian the-mixtape-making-owl presents his playlist ‘The Goose Is Getting Fat’.

Most importantly, though, there are two more songs from FFS’ charity Christmas album ‘For Folk’s Sake It’s Christmas’, which is available to buy online now on a pay-what-you-can basis. All proceeds go to the King’s Integrated Cancer Centre.

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Posted on: December 20, 2010

For Folk’s Sake, Vol. 1

In the first volume of For Folk’s Sake, Lynn Roberts and Mark Higgins offer up some of the finest new folk gems going, as well as some classic tracks. There’s tunes from one of Brian the Owl’s mixtapes, the musical influences of Laura Marling are discussed, plus there’s an extra special peak at the upcoming For Folk’s Sake Christmas CD. And a lovely time is had by all!

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Posted on: November 26, 2010