Bothies & Ballads (ft. Scott Gardner)
This episode aired live on Two Rivers Radio (York) on March 4th, 2019 (GMT).
RETURN TO THE BOTHY takes us all the way to Scotland, where we get to experience song of earth, mirth & labour—led by Bothy Ballad singer & champion, Scott Gardiner!
SONG & ARTIST LINKS
Akademipolska, performed by Rydvall/Mjelva.
The Great Drumdelgie, sung by Shona Donaldson. (Explore more music & info here).
Hash o' Bennagoak, sung by Tam Reid (so-called 'King of the Bothy Ballads').
_______________________, sung by Joe Aitken.
McFarlane o the Sprots o Burnieboozie, sung by Allan Taylor.
Sleepy Toon, sung by Shona Donaldson.
Generations of Change, sung by Scott Gardiner. (This song is featured in the film, Scotland Yet - more here).
FESTIVALS
Other Links
Beyond The Bothy (short film).
Mountain Bothy Association (for those who like adventuring in the mountains...but not related to the singing tradition).
The Maid on the Shore (ft. Lady Maisery)
The Maid On The Shore
Radio Air Date: January 7th @ 1:00pm (UK time)!
Theft. Murder. Virginity. Vengeance. Feminism. Folklore. Flowers…? In this episode we will take a brief look at female heroism in English folksong, what it is to be a woman in folk music & hear voices of contemporary women in folk music when we are joined by phenomenal folk trio, Lady Maisery (separately known as Hannah James, Rowan Rheingans & Hazel Askew).
EPISODE NOTE:
This episode discusses some adult-themed issues. The opinions & thoughts voiced regarding these folk songs are speculative, personal & not set in stone. If you have corrections, opinions, arguments or agreements you wish to voice, they are MOST welcome. If you wish to offer other female-centric folk songs, stories or dance traditions, they are doubly welcome! This episode was created to incite discourse…
SONG LIST
The Maid On The Shore - The Askew Sisters
The Crafty Maid’s Policy - Frankie Armstrong
Eppie Morrie - Karen Casey
The Female Rambling Sailor - John Wesley Harding
William Taylor - Hannah James & Sam Sweeney
Lady Maisery - Lady Maisery (Maydy)
Le Ruisseau - Outre Manche
Har Du Sett - Lady Maisery (Weave & Spin)
The Gardener - Lady Maisery (Weave & Spin)
The Two Magicians - Jean Luc Lenoir
Nottamun Faire - Lady Maisery (Weave & Spin)
Sing For The Morning - Lady Maisery (by Rowan Rheingans)
The Maid On The Shore - The John Renbourn Group
REMINDER:
The artists featured on these episodes earn their living through performance & creation. Please support folk artists by buying their albums, sharing their work with friends & attending live performances. LADY MAISERY will be coming out with a new, live album this year (I’ve heard it & it is amazing), so be sure to keep an eye out for it or attend one of their concerts, if you can!
The Importance of Sound
How influential really is music? How old is music? Could music actually be a means of communication & (dare I say it) control? Might it even be…dangerous? Find out answers to these questions & how these podcast episodes all began in this first introductory episode.
WARNING: There are a lot of sounds in this episode. And I mean a lot. Might be mildly upsetting to some. Also, the story at the end contains a bit of graphic description…the search for understanding never was for the faint of heart.
ARTIST LINKS
OPENING TRACK: "Wally Pumpkin," by Dowally.
CLOSING TRACK: "Fhuair Mi Poìg," by Rona Wilkie & Marit Fält.