FOLK SHOW 23 JUNE 2026
Jun 23, 202657m
JB is back with the best in folk, roots and blues from around the world and of course the Isle of Man itself!
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John Barker hosts Manx Radio's weekly Folk Programme showcasing the best in traditional and modern folk music
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JB is back with the best in folk, roots and blues from around the world and of course the Isle of Man itself!
Martin McCarthy, Bob Dylan, Topette and Honey and the Bear are just some of the artists to join JB in another Folk Show classic!
JB has a classic from Richard Thompson, some Raggle Taggle gypsies, Clash Vooar and a kitted cat!
JB lines takes the biscuit with the James Kerry Trio, stays sweet with Honey and the Bear and has some traditional Italian Music with Cazoniere Grecanico Salentino
Plenty of new music from JB this evening from two 3's - 3 Rod Wale and Three-legg'd Mare -Serious Sam Bennett and the Pagoda Project
JB starts with a beggar man, has some live music in Westport and one of the best mandolin players on the planet . . . .
JB lines up some classic Nina Simone, Firelight Trio and Topette!! - to say nothing of some dancing to finish! Folk and roots at its best!
JB has a Child Ballad, some Vagabonds, more Dylan at the Institute and a suggestion for Mine's a Shanty!
JB has fabulous folky sounds from the likes of the Boys of the Loch, Lankam and the great Martin McCarthy.
JB heads for the moon! Not in a capsule but in music from the likes of Neil Young, Mera Royle and The Full English . . .
More great folk and roots music from JB including more from Claire Vine, a housewife's lament and Kylie Minogue!
JB looks forward to Shennaghys Jiu, pays tribute to the great folk drummer Terry Cox who died recently with a track from Pentangle and new music from Claire Vine - among other folkish joys!
JB continues his celebration of St Patrick with music from the Emerald Isle and also manages to slip on a mason's apron . . . .
JB with the best in folk, blues and roots from the likes of Brooks Williams, Holly Clarke, Trip and Eddie Reader!
JB has music from Edgelarks, Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow and Jack Mclean along with his trusty gig guide on all things folky happening on the IOM!
John's back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music, including a performance in Manx from David Fisher and an interview with guitarist Martin Simpson, recorded recently at a workshop in Sheffield.
John is back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music.
John is back with his weekly selection of folk and roots music.
JB with the best in folk and roots from the Chieftains to Scran via Jen Butterworth and Andy Irvine!
JB has some barn dances, Dylan at the Institute and a bit of the Boss!
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