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		Issue 59 Ian McCalman - The Convuluted Path of the Reluctant Composer, Fairport Convention - Old Bodies Doing a Young Man's Thing, Nollaig Casey - Music from Deep Well-Springs Dick Gaughan, Andy Irvine, Gael Linn - Unearthing a Treasure Trove of Irish Gems, Plus...Alister's Vintage Bar, Operation Swarbaid, Essex Girls Go Dancing, Ethno England, Grey Larsen's Irish Tune Bank Issue 59 - More information Issue 58 Spiers & Boden, Keith Kendrick - Backbone Of The Old Albion, Scottish Borders - Spreading Its Musical Heritage, Susana Seivane - Queen Of The Gaiteiras, Roy Harris - One More Go-round, Mary McPartlan - The Ridge Of The Mountain Ash, Heritage Collectors English & Scottish Popular Ballads - Exciting New Folk Song Resource, Mad For Trad, Billy Tear, Grey Larsen's Irish Tune Bank, Issue 58 - More information Issue 57 featuring Crucible, Last Night's Fun, Geordie McIntyre, Shepheard, Spiers & Watson Fiona MacKenzie - Mair Mhor Galic Song Fellow, Story Of The Session - Tips on Session Ettiquete, Grey Larsen's Irish Tune Bank - This Month's Featured Tune - Last Night's Fun, Un-Greying The Tradition - Youthful Perspective Of The Folk Scene Newsfest - Focus On 10 Festivals Through Aug/Sept Issue 57 - More information Issue 56 Features Pete Coe, Pete Morton, Skilda, Emily Smith, Chris Stout, Folk Archive Resource North East - English Traditons Online, Hidden Fermanagh - Music & Song Treasure Revealed, Grey Larsen's Irish Tune Bank - Session Tune Tutorial, Festival Listings - May To December 2004, Newsfest - Focus On 10 Festivals Through June & July Issue 56 - More information Issue 55 Features Festival Listings 2004, The London Lasses & Pete Quinn, Eliza Carthy, Davie Robertson, Shirley Collins, Chris Armstrong & Finlay MacDonald - Piping's Bright Future, Amazin' Fiddles - The Rise Of Fiddle Workshops, Ceilidh Culture - Edinburgh's Other Festival. Issue 55 - More information Issue 54 Features Karine Polwart, Grey Larsen: Essential Flute & Whistle Guide, Bayou Seco, Paul Anderson, Ian Melrose, Celtic Connections Education. Issue 54 - More information Issue 53 Features Patterson Jordan Dipper, Liam Farrell & Joe Whelan, John Tams, Dave Arthur, Warwick Folk Festival, Kerfuffle, Common Ground Scotland. Issue 53 - More information Issue 52 Features Tim Laycock, School of Scottish Studies, The Ballad Series, Dave Swarbrick, Kris Drever, Festival Listings 2003, The Pipeline. Issue 52 - More information Issue 51 Features Capercaillie , Jane & Amanda Threlfall, Andy Irvine, Battlefield Band, John Joe Kelly, The Ballad Series - Pirate Ballads , Celtic Connections - Photofeature - The Pipeline - In his regular feature on piping, Chris Mackenzie, Issue 51 - More information Issue 50 Features - Chris Foster, Fraser Fifield, Sara Grey & Kieron Means, Roy Bailey - on children's songs, Pat McNulty, Paddy Glackin, The Ballad in Inishowen, Geordie - Ballad Feature - Part 2 of the feature in our Ballad Series on 'Geordie - Child #209' by Nick Caffrey, The Flowers of the Forest- background to this famous song by Steve McGrail, The Pipeline, Opinion - Who follows on?, Live Reviews Issue 50 - More information Issue 49 Features - Dervish, The Give Way Sisters, Mairead Nesbitt, Karan Casey, Common Ground/National Festival Scotland, Geordie - Ballad Feature, Iain Mackintosh, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Tony Corcoran, Martin Simpson Issue 49 - More information Issue 48 Features - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Gillian Frame, Keith Kendrick & Lynne Heraud, Plockton High School - a centre of excellence, Australian National Folk Festival, Ed Pickford, Feis Rois - Blazing a Ceilidh Trail, The Ballad Series - "Two Sisters", Living in Ballad Country - Rules for Survival Issue 48 - More information Issue 47 Features - Chris Coe, Louis Killen, Lasair Dhe - The Flame of God, Jimmy Crowley, Alistair Russell, The Ballad Series - "Elfin Knight", Festival Listings 2002 Issue 47 - More information Issue 46 Features - Catriona Macdonald & Kathryn Tickell, Franke Harte, Donal Maguire, Friends of Fiddlers Green, An overview of Ballad History, The Ballad Series - "Lamkin", Daigressing, The Pipeline. Issue 46 - More information Issue 45 Features - Lunasa, Christine Primrose, Will Atkinson, Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall, Eddie Walker, Radio Station Round-up, Storytelling - The Sirens of Scroby Sands, Where are the young singers?, Hebridean Festival - Photo Feature & Review, Cambridge Festival - Photo Feature & Review, Daigressing, The Pipeline. Issue 45 - More information Issue 44 Features - Jez Lowe, Step Change - new views on traditional dance, Bill Whaley & Dave Flatcher, Maggie MacInness, Michael McGoldrick, Bill Lamey - Bringing it Back Home, Martin Carthy's 60th Birthday Concert - Photo Feature & Review, Orkney Folk Festival - Photo Feature & Review, Daigressing, The Pipeline. Issue 44 - More information Issue 43 Features - John McCusker, Wolfstone, Brian Watson, Tanglefoot, Karl Dallas - Part 2 The Scots Women Photo Review, The Pipeline. Issue 43 - More information Issue 42 Features - Jock Tamsons Bairns, Providence, Mike Harding, Karl Dallas, Folk Songs from New York's Concert Saloons, A Bankie Lad - Song Feature, Festival Listing 2001 Issue 42 More infomation   Issue 41 Opinion by Karl Dallas Features -Tony McManus, Allan Kelly, John Watt, The Gaugers, Jack Beck, Eoin O'Raibhaigh, Photo Feature - Common Ground on the Hill Summer School 2000, Sheila Stewart Issue 41 More infomation Issue 40 Opinion by Jerry Epstein Features - Flora MacNeil, Huw & Tony Williams, Martin Carthy, Steve Tilston, Dougie MacLean's Real Music Bar, Allan Taylor, The Easy Club, Sean Keane, Owen Kelly Issue 40 More infomation Issue 39 Opinion by Peggy Seeger Features - John Conolly, Lester Simpson, Kevin Mitchell, Heather Heywood, Sabine Baring-Gould, Martin Carthy's Guitar Style, Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman Issue 39 More infomation Issue 38 Opinion Features - Liz Carroll, Roisin White, Steve Ashley, Pete Castle, Colin Ross, Jim Carroll & Pat Mackenzie's Collection, Altan, Festival Listing 2000. Issue 38 More infomation Issue 37 Opinion Features - The Jew's Harp, Bob Coppers 85th Birthday Party, Chris While & Julie Matthews, The Songs of Joan MacKenzie, Photo features of the Gaelic Women and the String Sisters concerts at Celtic Connection 2000, Instrument Makers - The Harp Makers, Festival Listing 2000. Issue 37 More infomation Issue 36 Opinion Features - Orion, Liz Doherty, Armagh Pipers' Club, Doc Rowe, cMc - Not reaping rewards?, Photo Feature of Hamish Henderson's 80th birthday concert and of the Fiddle '99 festival in Edinburgh, Instrument Maker - George Ormiston Flute Maker Issue 36 More infomation Issue 35 Opinion Features - Billy Pigg - the Northumbrian Piper, Graeme Miles, Alan Bell, North Cregg, Photo Feature & review of the Celtic Colours Festival '99, Instrument Maker - Kilberry Bagpipes. Issue 35 More infomation Issue 34 Opinion Features - Peter Bellamy, Matt Seattle, Alistair Hulett, Uilleann Piping - a new dawn, RunRig, Traditional Instruments - Sully's Banjos. Issue 34 More infomation Issue 33 Opinion Features - Vin Garbutt, The Tradition Bearers - Bob Blair, Alison McMorland, The Atholl Collection, Burns the Folk Musician Issue 33 More infomation Issue 32 Opinion - Wrong Again Features - Hamish Henderson, Cilla & Artie - The Singing Kettle, Maddy Prior, Simon Mayer & Hillary James' USA Tour, Mike Burnham, Traditional Instruments - The Mandolin maker Issue 32 More infomation Issue 31 Opinion - The F Word Features - The Boys of the Lough - The Hand of Cathal, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh, John Warner & Margaret Walters, Tim Van Eyken, The Chipolatas Down Under, John Kirkpatrick - the ultimate squeezer geezer, Traditional Instruments - They don't make 'em like that any more with Archie Fisher Issue 31 More infomation Issue 30 Editorial - Time for Reflection FREE Highlander Music Sampler CD with this issue. Features - Fernhill, Traditions of Cornwall, Sword Dancing, Keith Donnelly, Gerry Hallom - Poems into Songs, Simon Thoumire - Keep It Up, Highlander Music Sampler Feature Issue 30 More infomation Issue 29 Editorial - Sing for the Song Features - Peeping Tom English Dance Band, Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling, Callenig, Tony Wilson & Mick Roberts, Brian Howard: Uilleann Pipe Maker, Product Review - Headway Electronics pick-up, Product Review - Yamaha XPO Wind Synthesiser, Cambridge Festival '98 Photo Feature Issue 29 More infomation Issue 28 Editorial - Where is the Protest Features - Natalie MacMaster & Cape Breton, The Tannahill Weavers, In Search of Nic Jones, The John Wright Band, English Folk Dance & Song Society, Niel Gow. Issue 28 More infomation Issue 27 Editorial - The Role of the Critic Features - Deaf Shepherd, The English Folk Dance & Song Society, Song Feature - Indiana by Andy Mitchell, Johnny Collins, Cowboy Celtic, The McCalmans, The Connollys of Connemara, Travelling for a Living, The Learning Curve - Learning to play Traditional Music, Degree Course in Scottish Music. Issue 27 More infomation Issue 26 Editorial - Traditional Music & the Media Features - Roy Bailey, The Old Rope String Band, Sandy Brechin, Harvey Andrews, Simon Thoumire, The Kelty Clippie - Song Feature. Issue 26 More infomation Issue 25 Guest Editorial - Musical Links between UK & USA Features - Savourna Stevenson, Ian Bruce, Cheshire Traditions, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Traditional Music in Wales, Amplifying Acoustic Instruments, Cheshire Traditions - Roy Clinging. Issue 25 More infomation Issue 24 Editorial - National Policy for the Traditional Arts Features - Show of Hands, Show of Hands -Tips of the Trade, Traditional Music on the Radio, Bluffers guide to Sean-Nos, Phil & June Colclough, Artist formerly known as George Faux, Taffy Thomas, Bobby Campbell. Issue 24 More infomation Issue 23 Editorial - Celtic Music Records Debate Features - Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley, Ted & Ivy Poole, Songs for the Folk?, Gypsy Reel, Topical Treasurehouse, June Tabor, Cambridge Festival '97 Photo Feature Issue 23 More infomation Issue 22 Editorial - Bad Press Features - Mike Raven, Alex Campbell, Celtic Caboodle, Robin Laing - The Angels' Share, Christy Moore, Chantan. Issue 22 More infomation Issue 21 Editorial - Pride & Passion Features - Kate Rusby, Robin & Barry Dransfield, Waiting for the Bubble to Burst, Nic Jones, The 'Nic Jones' Guitar Style, Mairtin O' Connor. Issue 21 More infomation Issue 20 Editorial - Get it right Features - Packie Manus Byrne, Dicky Deegan, Mick West, Arcady, Adam McNaughtan, Three Ways of Being Folk. Why I Love Sidmouth Festival Issue 20 More infomation Issue 19 Editorial - What are we selling? Features - Frankie Gavin, Dave Webber, Pauline Cato & Tom McConville, Music for Dance, Alison Kinnaird, The Canadians are Coming, John Campbell. Issue 19 More infomation Issue 18 Editorial - MOR Folk Song or do we still have something to say? Features - Tabache, Green Linnet Records, Traditional Arts Alliance, A piece of Ireland?, Sean Keane, Craobh Rua, Fly on the Wall - La Bottine Souriante. Issue 18 More infomation Issue 17 Editorial - Which way to go? Features - Interview with Robert Burns, The Clarke Pennywhistle, Crossroads Debate, Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley, Greentrax Recordings, Tony McManus, Issue 17 More infomation Issue 16 Editorial - Talk Big about being Small Features - Jock Duncan, Micheal O' Suilleabhain, Micho Russell, International Concertina Association, Abingdon Morris, Matters Legal 3, Fly on the Wall - 30 years a Folkie. Issue 16 More infomation Issue 15 Editorial - Tighten your belts! Features - Brian McNeill, Dolores Keane, Hamish Imlach, Kevin Burke, Matters Legal 2. Issue 15 More infomation Issue 14 Editorial - A National Development Agency for Traditional Music Features - Aly Bain - Transatlantic Sessions, Brendan Power, Huw & Tony Williams, Ralph Blizzard, Vin Garbutt, Matters Legal 1, Fly on the Wall - The Sound Man Story. Issue 14 More infomation Issue 13 Editorial - Folk Clubs & Young People Features - Riverdance - Bill Whelan, Bill Cadick, Nomos, Is the Tradition Living 3, RTE - Records, Television, Everything, The Old Swan Band, Living on Air - Radio Feature. Issue 13 More infomation Issue 12 Editorial - Diversity of View but Common Goals Features - Wolfstone, Passchendaele - Coope, Boyes & Simpson, Martin Hayes, Recordings from Cork Trad. Festivals, Iron Horse, Living on Air - Radio Feature, Is the Tradition Living 2, Fly on the Wall - Roots Mon: a plain persons guide to Traditional Music. Issue 12 More infomation Issue 11 Editorial - At the end of the line? Features - Battlefield Band, Interview with Paddy Maloney, Chris Wood & Andy Cutting, Alasdair Fraser, Ossian Publications, Fly on the Wall - Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts. Issue 11 More infomation Issue 10 Editorial - The Festival League Tables Features - Cherish the Ladies, Show of Hands, Interview with Robert Mathieson, Scottish Step-Dancing, Scottish Traditional Music Trust, Letters from a would be Session Man, Fly on the Wall - Chris Wood. Issue 10 More infomation Issue 9 Editorial - Power & Responsibility Features - Cyril Tawney, Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle, Tom Napper & Tony Wilson, Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland - Keeping the Grass roots Strong, Luke Daniels, Fly on the Wall - Taking Music to Nature. Issue 09 More infomation Issue 8 Editorial Features - Sharon Shannon, Dave Goulder, John Howson, Rita connolly, The Stepdance Factor, Fly on the Wall - Tony Wilson, Issue 08 More infomation Issue 7 Editorial - Art or Leisure? Features - Norma Waterson, Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin, Vic Gammon talks to Roy Bailey, Sara Grey, The House Band, Fly on the Wall - More idle observations from Allan Taylor. Issue 07 More infomation Issue 6 Editorial - Sing for the Song Features - William Jackson, Folk Rock - From Fairport onward, Fylde Guitars, Jeff Warner & Jeff Davis, Fly on the Wall - Idle observations from Allan Taylor. Issue 06 More infomation Issue 5 Editorial - Patrons & Mentors Features - The Lakeman Brothers, Peter Bellamy, Heritage, Northern Soul, Brenda Wooton, Fly on the Wall - Battlefield Band. Issue 05 More infomation Issue 4 Editorial - The Respect it Deserves Features - Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Am Bron Binn - King Arthur in the Western Isles, Ken Woolard, From an English Bothy, Fly on the Wall - Keith Hancock. Issue 04 More infomation Issue 3 Editorial - New Writing - Vital to the Tradition Features - Altan, George & Ron Spicer, Set Dancing Revival in Ireland, Coope, Boyes & Simpson, The Fesian Movement, Fly on the Wall - Sid Kipper. Issue 03 More infomation Issue 2 Editorial - Professionalism Vs Commercialism Features - Capercaillie, Dave Burland, Set Dancing in Northern Ireland, Brian Peters, Ceol to Newcastle, Song Feature - Mill O' Tifty's Annie, The Poozies, Storytelling in Shropshire, Fly on the Wall - A week in the life of Jez Lowe. Issue 02More infomation Issue 1 Editorial - A Duty to Inform Features - The Boys of the Lough, Carolina Shout, Walt Michael & Co., The Changing Face of Festivals, The North West of England, Sheffield & the East Midlands, The Northern Ireland Folk Scene, Edinburgh - The Fringe gets longer, Fly on the Wall - Hamish Moore's Diary, Issue 01More infomation

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