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The Folk Show
John Barker hosts Manx Radio's weekly Folk Programme showcasing the best in traditional and modern folk music
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Episodes
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FOLK SHOW 03 SEPTEMBER 2024 - JB NOTCHES UP THE TON!
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
JB celebrates his 100th show playing music from artists who have performed live on the Island such as Tim Edey, Duncan Chisholm, Will Pound, Jen Butterworth and Trip
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FOLK SHOW 27 AUGUST 2024 - John Kaneen Tribute
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
This evening's programme is a repeat of a show first broadcast in October 2022 in which JB chats to his Folk Show predecessor and legend of the Manx folk scene, "Big John" Kaneen, who passed away last week.
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FOLK SHOW 20 AUGUST 2024 - Shrewsbury Folk Fest preview!
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
JB looks forward to some of the artists he's looking forward to seeing at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival
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FOLK SHOW 13 AUGUST 2024
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Resting between Folk Festivals, JB pays music old and new from the likes of Altan, The Incredible String Band, Kathryn Tickell and a new disc from Chris Bannister
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FOLK SHOW 06 AUGUST 2024
Tuesday, 6 August 2024
JB previews some of the artists at the forthcoming Saltburn Folk Festival with music from the likes of the Carrivick Sisters, Scran and The Wilsons.
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FOLK SHOW 30 JULY 2024
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
The Wilderness Yet, Sam Sweeney, the late, great John Mayall and a chat with Duncan Chisholm - JB has them all in today's show
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FOLK SHOW 23 JULY 2024
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
JB with a great mix of all the best in Folk from the likes of Kathryn Tickell and the Darkness, Bellowhead and Christine Collister with Olive Knight.
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FOLK SHOW 16 JULY 2024
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
JB plays some great sounds from the likes piper Ross Miller, Duncan Chisholm, Memphis Slim and Joni Mitchell and has a chat with musician Katie Lawrence about her new tune collection book.
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FOLK SHOW 09 JULY 2024
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
JB has a chat with Ian Radcliffe about the William Killey Flute Book, enjoys music from the likes of Brooks Williams and Paul Armfield and looks forward to Yn Chrunniaght
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FOLK SHOW 02 JULY 2024
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
JB enjoys tracks from Church Street Shuffle, The Imagined Village and Isla Callister and looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024
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FOLK SHOW 25 JUNE 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
JB is here with the latest edition of Manx Radio's Folk Show.
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FOLK SHOW 18 JUNE 2024
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
JB is here with this week’s edition of the Folk Show.
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FOLK SHOW 11 JUNE 2024
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
JB spins the best in folk and roots from the likes of Tim Edey, Notify, Barrule and Ali Farka Toure
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FOLK SHOW 04 JUNE 2024
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Some old and new sounds from JB with the likes of Lankam, Goblin Band, Gaelic songs from the Island and Eleanor Dunstan with Greggor Black
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FOLK SHOW 28 MAY 2024
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
JB with great sounds from the likes of Steve Tilston, Eliza Carthy, Heisk, Brooks Williams and folk winners at this year's Guild . .
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FOLKSHOW
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
JB celebrates the music of Richard and Linda Thompson and great sounds from the likes of Sue Harrison and the Ross Cooper Band
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FOLK SHOW 14 MAY 2024
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
JB celebrates Word Whisky Day with songs inspired by a drop of the craythur . . from the likes of Bellowhead, Ruth Keggin and Rachel Hair and Mississippi Fred McDowell
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FOLK SHOW 07 MAY 2024
Friday, 3 May 2024
JB is still in Spring mode with great sounds from Emily Portman, Harry McClintock, Gnoss and Sam Carter
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FOLK SHOW 30 APRIL 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
JB celebrates the advent of May (or the death of April!) with music from Lisa Knapp, Dan Walsh, Seb Stone and Granny's attic!
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FOLK SHOW 23 APRIL 2024
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
JB plays music from the likes of Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson, Maddie Morris and Barrule - and many others plus his usual round-up of live local gigs
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FOLK SHOW 16 APRIL 2024
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
JB gets spacey . . . and plays music from Billy Bragg, Urban Folk Quartet, Imagined Village and From the Ground
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FOLK SHOW 09 APRIL 2024
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
It's all about the stars this week as to celebrate the new album from Clash Vooar, JB plays astral themed tunes from the likes of Dan Walsh, Honey and the Bear, Stockton's Wing and a live session at O'Donnells .
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FOLK SHOW 02 APRIL 2024
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
JB celebrates his birthday with some of his faves from the likes of Lau, Urban Folk Quartet, the Dubliners, Clash Vooar and a Rochdale coconut dance. Normal service is resumed next week!
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FOLK SHOW 26 MARCH 2024
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
JB leaps into spring with music from the likes of Adam Holmes, Michael Walsh, Doc Watson and the Island's own guitar guru - Davy Knowles
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FOLK SHOW 19 MARCH 2024
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Some hypnotic sounds from Daisy Rickman, a session from O'Donnells, Serious Sam Barrett and a new one from Clash Vooar - JB has them all!
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FOLK SHOW 12 MARCH 2024
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
JB with a tasty smorgasbord of sounds from the likes of Jim Murray, Richard Thompson, Honey and the Bear and Tarmac plus a celebration of St Patrick's Day!
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FOLK SHOW 05 MARCH 2024
Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Great sounds from JB's deck from the likes of Ryan Young, Chris Wood, Kathryn Tickell and Bellowhead
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FOLK SHOW 27 FEBRUARY
Monday, 19 February 2024
JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.
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FOLK SHOW 20 FEBRUARY
Monday, 19 February 2024
JB is back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.
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THE FOLK SHOW 6 FEBRUARY
Monday, 5 February 2024
JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.
