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London FolkSong Cellar no 32 - The fully restored LFSC programme no. 32 is recorded by one Neil Jennings in Saudi Arabia download - Featuring The Wayfarers from Devon
London Folk Song Cellar - NHJ - 3 - Neil H. Jennings - Transcription Discs: 120047/120049
There was a group of four singers / musicians - 2 guys/2 girls - from Devon called the Wayfarers. They appeared on the London Folk Song Cellar programme no. 32 in Dec. 1997. They were introduced as from East Devon, where they rans a successful folk club. They sang: * I Wish I Was In Bowling Green
The words have now been found courtesy of Mitch Park in New Zealand. 1/ Wish I was in Bowling Green 2/ Wish I was a bumble bee flying through the air I'd buzz beside my Patsy dear Touch her if you dare Touch her if you dare Bowling Green... 3/ If you see that gal of mine 4/ If you love me touch me girl 5/ Wish I was in Bowling Green |
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 Roots and Shoots Listen on 106.8 FM and online on 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month 6.00 to 8.0pm with Martin Henning. On Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM and online to the world featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon. We welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots Telephone 01837 871498 (Martin Henning) - check out blog - email |
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The Parson and the Village Song Men The folk song and music collection of Devon squire and parson Sabine Baring Gould presented by Bob Mann ~ Stories and background information on the collection Les Noden ~ Songs, guitar and Anglo concertina ~ Songs, guitar, lute and Anglo concertina Mick Bramich This entertaining and informative show has been presented at numerous festivals, churches and specialist societies over the last twelve years. It is constantly being revised as new material comes to light and the song and story elements are tailored to suit particular localities. If you are looking for a folk music based performance for your group, club or festival then contact either: Bob Mann ~ 01803 847930 or Mick Bramich ~ 01364 649339 A track from The Parson and the Village Song Men - Speed the Plough - from William Andrew's manuscript  |
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Great Music to go out around the world FolkCast - the UK's premier folk music podcast - is looking to help artists to get their music to the people who are desperate to hear it, but can't find what they want on mainstream media. If you play in the folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter or roots-based field, we want to hear from you! Check out our website and listen to the latest show. It's free! If you like what you hear, send your music for possible inclusion on a future episode. For details of how to have your music included go to the FolkCast website and follow the link. Keep focused on FolkCast - and put our finger in your ear! |
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