The Folk Show

FOLK SHOW 10 MARCH 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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!

FOLK SHOW 03 MARCH 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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.

FOLK SHOW 24 FEBRUARY 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

John is back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music.

FOLK SHOW 17 FEBRUARY 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

John is back with his weekly selection of folk and roots music.

FOLK SHOW 10 FEBRUARY 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB with the best in folk and roots from the Chieftains to Scran via Jen Butterworth and Andy Irvine!

FOLK SHOW 03 FEBRUARY 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB has some barn dances, Dylan at the Institute and a bit of the Boss!

FOLK SHOW 27 JANUARY 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB has the Furrow Collective, Leverette, some hens teeth, some raggle-taggle gypsies and Bryan Ferry singing a sea shanty!

FOLK SHOW 20 JANUARY 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB has some Blue grass, Winter winds, a nod to Burns and then heads down to the Sally Gardens!

FOLK SHOW 13 JANUARY 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB launches into the new year proper with music from the likes of Siobhan Miller, Tim Edey, Martin and Eliza McCarthy and Planxty - and he looks forward to plenty of great music here on the Isle of Man

FOLK SHOW 06 JANUARY 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

JB's been a bit snowed up so celebrates this week's icy weather with some classics - more music, less chat!

FOLK SHOW 30 DECEMBER 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB plays some of your - and his - favourite folk, roots and Manx music from 2025

FOLK SHOW 23 DECEMBER 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with some wonderfully festive folk and a yuletide miracle - a cheerily festive Bob Dylan!

THE FOLK SHOW 16 DECEMBER 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB plays some great guitar from Mark Lawrence's new album Jupiter and gets jazzy-folk with a track from trumpeter Laura Jurd's latest album!

FOLK SHOW 09 DECEMBER 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB invites you all to sing along as he starts this weeks Folk Show with music from Landless, Bonny Light Horseman and our own Davy Knowles

FOLK SHOW 02 DECEMBER 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB has some Sandy Denny, Ruth Keggin-Gell with Rachel Hair and The Imagined Village among other joys in this week's selection!

FOLK SHOW 25 NOVEMBER 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000

John is back with his usual mix of folk and roots music.

FOLK SHOW 18 NOVEMBER 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB takes the Outside Track . .enjoys some Sonny Boy Williamson and Tony Christie as you may never have heard him before . . !

FOLK SHOW 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB plays the best in folk and roots - with plenty of great new music from NXNW, The Kasambwe Brothers and Trip - but space for some John Martyn and a Wagonwheel!

FOLK SHOW 04 NOVEMBER 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB has a travelling man, some Bellowhead and Erin Harp Country Blues Duo amongst many other joys!

FOLK SHOW 28 OCTOBER 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB features the likes of Derry Farrell, Trip and Dylan in the basement in his selection of folk and roots from around the world

FOLK SHOW 21 OCTOBER 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB gives you the best in folk from the IOM and around the globe including the likes of Edwina Hayes, Tarren and Robert Plant and Saving Grace

FOLK SHOW 14 OCTOBER 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB starts Banjovial and finishes with Nitetracks as he plays the best in folk and roots from the Isle of Man and around the world . . !

FOLK SHOW 07 OCTOBER 2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB hosts A.D.A.M . .Siger, Brighde Chaimbeul and some Peter Gabriel on the banjo!

FOLK SHOW 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB pays tribute to that chameleon of the bass, the great Danny Thompson who died recently plus music from the likes of Jack McLean, Flook and Elephant Sessions

FOLK SHOW 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with the best in folk from the Bothy Band to Dan Walsh via the Cartographers!

FOLK SHOW 16 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Several Hares on a Mountain, Peggy Seeger, McTullagh Vannin and John Smith all in the mix introduced by John Barker

FOLK SHOW 09 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB is back with his unique selection of all that's best in Folk and Roots from the IOM and around the globe

FOLK SHOW 02 SEPTEMBER 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

It may start with Led Zeppelin - but fear not it is the Folk Show with JB!

FOLK SHOW 26 AUGUST 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with his best selection of folk and roots music from the Island and around the globe including The Hunch, Odette Mitchell Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe with Daniel Quayle and five drunken landladies!

FOLK SHOW 19 AUGUST 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB looks forward to this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival with music from the likes of the Levellers, Dougie McLean and some bullocks

FOLK SHOW 12 AUGUST 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:30:00 +0000

John is back with this weekly selectin of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 05 AUGUST 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More great folk and roots sounds from JB as he gears up for another busy folk festival season!

FOLK SHOW 29 JULY 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with the best in folk and roots from the likes of Tamsin Elliott and Tarek Elazhary, Callum Stewart, Lankum and some sounds from Yn Chrunniaght

FOLK SHOW 22 JULY 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000

John brings you the very best in folk and roots music, including tracks from a number of artists performing at this year's Yn Chruinnaght.

FOLK SHOW 15 JULY 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000

In this week's programme, John brings you his usual mix of folk and roots music, including a look ahead to next week's Yn Chruinnaght Festival.

FOLK SHOW 08 JULY 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

More great sounds of folk and roots from the IOM and around the world from the likes of Lady Maisery, Juan Tabor and Martin Simpson and Trip

FOLK SHOW 01 JULY 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins some Lisa Knapp and Gerry Divers, has a broken pledge and two tracks about cuckoos!

FOLK SHOW 24 JUNE 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB returns with more great music from the likes of Bonny Light Horseman, Stiofan O'Treabhair and the Dubliners

FOLK SHOW 17 JUNE 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB looks forward to this year's Yn Chrunniaght Festival with guests Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister

FOLK SHOW 10 JUNE 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins some Capercaille, Lewis McLaughlin, Rachel Sermanni and songs for Nova Scotia. I feel love!

FOLK SHOW 03 JUNE 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB is back in the studio after his travels in northern climes and has music new and old from the likes of Christina Alden and Alex Patterson, Trip, Gnoss and Brooks Williams

FOLK SHOW 27 MAY 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB continues is back in his wild aviary with more music about birds with sounds from the likes of Pauline Scanlan, Fellow Pynins and Paddy O'Brien

FOLK SHOW 20 MAY 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB has a song for May, some John Martyn, Imagined Village and left over birds!

FOLK SHOW 13 MAY 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB brings you his customary wonderfully eclectic mix of all things folk from around the globe

FOLK SHOW 06 MAY 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB is back with his selection of all the best in folk - and a lot of artists who have played here on the Isle of Man . . .with tracks from the likes of Jenn Butterworth, Kelly Joe Phelps, Silly Wizard and Gigspanner Big Band

FOLKS SHOW 22 APRIL 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins the best in Folk and roots from the likes of Filkin's Drift, Neil Young and False Lights

FOLK SHOW 15 APRIL 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins the best in folk from the likes of Project Smok, Capercaille, Rachel Newton and the Big Wheel Blues Band!

FOLK SHOW 08 APRIL 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with another great selection including a Manx-Breton collaboration and some music of Morocco recorded live in Marrakech!

FOLK SHOW 01 APRIL 2025

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with his every tasteful and eclectic best of folk with the likes if Natalie Merchant, Bert Jansch, Wood, Wilson, Carthy and our own Scran

FOLK SHOW 25 MARCH 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:56:00 +0000

JB brings us a great mix of folk and trad old and new, including Fluke, Liz Overs and music from 'one of the best folk albums of the past few years'...

FOLK SHOW 18 MARCH 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Music from the Martin Harley Band, Hamish Napier, Fairport Convention and JB also features a Bungee Jumper . . .

FOLK SHOW 11 MARCH 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins some Anais Mitchell, Ukrainian folk, Chris Drever and Chris Stout and remembers flautist Pat Knight . . .

FOLK SHOW 04 MARCH 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with great sounds from Jen Butterworth, Beth Malcolm, Chris Stour and Catriona McKaye, the Imagined Village and many more . ..

FOLK SHOW 25 FEBRUARY 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB goes nautical with music from the Unthanks, Jackie Oates and Mec Lir among others . .

FOLK SHOW 18 FEBRUARY

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB with his usual selection of great sounds from the likes of Bert Jansch, Laura Marling, Gnoss and Beth Malcolm

FOLK SHOW 11 FEBRUARY 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB starts off with a Mason's Apron, then thinks about some Folky Love for Valentines!

FOLK SHOW 4th FEBRUARY 2025

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

This week, JB has some snarling guitars, gentle songs about ancient animals, experimental electronic avant-folk and of course a look at the local gig scene.

FOLK SHOW 28 JANUARY 2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Join JB as for a folky celebration of all things northerly . .

FOLLK SHOW 21 JANUARY 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB warms up for Burns Night with great music from Eddi Reader, Trip, Kate Rusby and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage

THE FOLK SHOW 14 JANUARY 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB beats off the January blues with great sounds from the likes of Landless, Jean Butterworth, Daniel Quayle and Elizabeth Davison-Blyth and the great BB King

FOLK SHOW 07 JANUARY 2024

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000

JB heads into 2025 with great sounds from June Tabor and Nick Jones, The Olllam and music inspired by Hen Harriers from Martin Simpson

FOLK SHOW 24 DECEMBER 2024

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB celebrates Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year with the best of Folk!

FOLK SHOW 17 DECEMBER 2024

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB continues with his selection of favourite tracks ad albums from 2024 with music from the likes of Ross Cooper, Eleanor Dunstan and Greggor Black and Daisy Rickman

FOLK SHOW 10 DECEMBER 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB looks forward to a Cool Yule with some of his favourites of 2024 including Tunng, Lunatraktors and Clash Vooar

FOLK SHOW 03 DECEMBER 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

More of the best in folk and roots from JB with sounds from the likes of Christy Moore. Kitty McFarlane, Chris Drever and Trip . . .

FOLK SHOW 26 NOVEMBER 2024

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:30:00 +0000

John brings you his weekly selection of folk and roots music, old and new, from around the world and here on the Isle of Man.

FOLK SHOW 19 NOVEMBER 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB with his selection of folk and roots music old and new from around the world and of course here on the Isle of Man

FOLK SHOW 12 NOVEMBER 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB starts and finishes with Bellowhead, and features the like of Bob Dylan, Laura Marling and Imar in between!

FOLK SHOW 05 NOVEMBER 2024

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB is here with his collection of folky fireworks and the question - who came home on 5th November? No prizes other than the pride of getting it right! Email folkshow@manxradio.com

FOLK SHOW 29 OCTOBER 2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Christine Collister joins JB to talk about her "Children of the Sea" project and forthcoming tour, and sings live in the studio .. whilst there's also music from the likes of Brass Monkey and Jez Lowe

FOLK SHOW 22 OCTOBER 2024

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins great sounds from the likes of the Bothy Band and Megan Henwood and chats to his guests Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe and Daniel Quayle about their new music.

FOLK SHOW 15 OCTOBER 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB with his ever-great selection of folk and roots music from the island and around the globe from the likes Tim Edey, Planxty, MecLir and Lankum.

FOLK SHOW 08 OCTOBER 2024

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB with some great sounds from the likes of Vair, the Urban Folk Quartet, Imar and a lovely lament from Kathryn Tickell

FOLK SHOW 01 OCTOBER 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB goes reed cutting with Christina Alden and Alex Patterson as he celebrates harvest time, along with autumnal sounds from the likes of Martin Carthy, Woodie Guthrie and Amy Laurenson

FOLK SHOW 24 SEPTEMBER 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Honey and the Bear, Le Vent du Nord, Howlin' Wolf, The Rails and Howlin' Wolf all make it on to JB's eclectic playlist this week. Check it out!

THE FOLK SHOW 17 SEPTEMBER 2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB is banishing misfortunes and enjoying music from Hector Riddell, Pentangle and Stockton's Wing

FOLK SHOW 10 SEPTEMBER 2024

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB reflects on some of his favourite artists from this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival such as Heisk and Ranagri as well as music from Stateside group Open the door for three

FOLK SHOW 03 SEPTEMBER 2024 - JB NOTCHES UP THE TON!

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 27 AUGUST 2024 - John Kaneen Tribute

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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.

FOLK SHOW 20 AUGUST 2024 - Shrewsbury Folk Fest preview!

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB looks forward to some of the artists he's looking forward to seeing at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival

FOLK SHOW 13 AUGUST 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 06 AUGUST 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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.

FOLK SHOW 30 JULY 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Wilderness Yet, Sam Sweeney, the late, great John Mayall and a chat with Duncan Chisholm - JB has them all in today's show

FOLK SHOW 23 JULY 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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.

FOLK SHOW 16 JULY 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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.

FOLK SHOW 09 JULY 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 02 JULY 2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB enjoys tracks from Church Street Shuffle, The Imagined Village and Isla Callister and looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024

FOLK SHOW 25 JUNE 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:30:00 +0000

JB is here with the latest edition of Manx Radio's Folk Show.

FOLK SHOW 18 JUNE 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:28:00 +0000

JB is here with this week’s edition of the Folk Show.

FOLK SHOW 11 JUNE 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB spins the best in folk and roots from the likes of Tim Edey, Notify, Barrule and Ali Farka Toure

FOLK SHOW 04 JUNE 2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 28 MAY 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB with great sounds from the likes of Steve Tilston, Eliza Carthy, Heisk, Brooks Williams and folk winners at this year's Guild . .

FOLKSHOW

Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB celebrates the music of Richard and Linda Thompson and great sounds from the likes of Sue Harrison and the Ross Cooper Band

FOLK SHOW 14 MAY 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:50:14 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 07 MAY 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:48:27 +0000

JB is still in Spring mode with great sounds from Emily Portman, Harry McClintock, Gnoss and Sam Carter

FOLK SHOW 30 APRIL 2024

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:01:44 +0000

JB celebrates the advent of May (or the death of April!) with music from Lisa Knapp, Dan Walsh, Seb Stone and Granny's attic!

FOLK SHOW 23 APRIL 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:57:26 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 16 APRIL 2024

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:09:55 +0000

JB gets spacey . . . and plays music from Billy Bragg, Urban Folk Quartet, Imagined Village and From the Ground

FOLK SHOW 09 APRIL 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:07:33 +0000

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 .

FOLK SHOW 02 APRIL 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:38:37 +0000

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!

FOLK SHOW 26 MARCH 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:10:11 +0000

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

FOLK SHOW 19 MARCH 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:50:52 +0000

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!

FOLK SHOW 12 MARCH 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:42:57 +0000

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!

FOLK SHOW 05 MARCH 2024

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:41:17 +0000

Great sounds from JB's deck from the likes of Ryan Young, Chris Wood, Kathryn Tickell and Bellowhead

FOLK SHOW 27 FEBRUARY

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:10:28 +0000

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 20 FEBRUARY

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:01:30 +0000

JB is back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

THE FOLK SHOW 6 FEBRUARY

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:50:29 +0000

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 30 JANUARY

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:46:41 +0000

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 23 JANUARY 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 16 JANUARY 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:33:34 +0000

JB with his usual wonderfully eclectic mix of folk sounds old and new from around the globe from the likes of Marry Waterson, Project Smock, John Francis Flynn and Richard Thompson

FOLK SHOW 09 JANUARY 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:04:31 +0000

JB with music from the likes of Holly and the Reivers, Nick Hart and Tom Moore and Roy Bailey.

FOLK SHOW 02 JANUARY 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:47:00 +0000

JB jigs into the new year with sounds from the likes of Imar, Kathryn Tickell and Davy Knowles!

FOLK SHOW 26 DECEMBER 2023

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:46:25 +0000

JB with the first part of his review of the best music from 2023 featuring the likes of Will Pound and Jen Butterworth, Lankum and Thomas Callister with Dave Kilgallon

FOLK SHOW 19 DECEMBER 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:42:31 +0000

JB gets festive with some Christmassy sounds from a Winter Union, Bob Dylan Jeff Jepson and of course The Pogues!

FOLK SHOW 12 DECEMBER 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:01:33 +0000

A man with one kidney. Great Lakes. The Imagined Village and "Fairytale of New York" for those who didn't like the original! JB has them all!

FOLK SHOW 05 DECEMBER 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:06:10 +0000

JB pays tribute to Shane MacGowan whose death was announced recently, with music from the Pogues alongside great tracks from John Francis Flynn, Phillip Henry and Meera Royle

FOLK SHOW 28 NOVEMBER 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:37:48 +0000

The Urban Folk Quartet, Liar, Liar, our own Phil Gawne and Bob Carswell and how to get yourself recorded on a narrowboat.

FOLK SHOW 21 NOVEMBER

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:13:00 +0000

JB looks forward to artists playing on the Island in 2024 and plays music from the like Dan Walsh, Cerys Hafana, Blair Dunlop and Ashley Hutchings

FOLK SHOW 14 NOVEMBER 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:09:31 +0000

JB with new music from the likes of Ben Nicolls, Urban Folk Quartet, You are Wolf, Ryan Young plus some Muddy Waters!

THE FOLK SHOW 07 NOVEMBER 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:54:22 +0000

JB heads back to the 60s and 70s with music from Fairport Convention, Joni Mitchell with Neil Young, Mike Laurie and Al, Nick Jones and Charles Guard!

THE FOLK SHOW 31 OCTOBER 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:30:55 +0000

It's a Hop tu Naa special with Moots, Kate Rusby, False Lights, singing in Manx and turnip based verse from Annie Kissack!

THE FOLK SHOW 24 OCTOBER 2023

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:32:12 +0000

JB thinks about the rain as he spins his usual wonderfully eclectic mix from the likes of Sister Rosetta Sharpe, Lucy Ward, Jeff Jepson and Balthazar's Feast . .

THE FOLK SHOW 17 OCTOBER 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0000

This week, John brings you another superb selection including music from Bellowhead, Bella Gaffney, The Olllam and also a cracking track from John Kirkpatrick and Chris Parkinson.

THE FOLK SHOW 10 OCTOBER 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:50:13 +0000

JB has some perfection from the Waterboys, Martin Hayes and chat and music with the wonderful Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow following their recent packed gig on the Island.

THE FOLK SHOW 03 OCTOBER 2023

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:26:28 +0000

JB's feeling quite Scottish .. . and features a Caley, music from Runrig, John Douglas, Thomas Callister and Dave Kilgallon and Frankie Archer amongst others . .

THE FOLK SHOW 26 SEPTEMBER 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:31:27 +0000

JB celebrates his first anniversary on the Folk Show looking back at music he's enjoyed from the likes of Pauline Scanlon, Salt House, Kanda Bongo Man, Marlais and Scran . .

THE FOLK SHOW 19 SEPTEMBER 2023

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:19:05 +0000

Great sounds as ever from JB with the likes of Paul Cringle, Karhryn Tickell . . The Hunch and it's all about the "l"s . .. with Olllam .

THE FOLK SHOW 12 SEPTEMBER 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:32:00 +0000

JB plays some great sounds from the likes of Faustus, Dransfields, Steve Turner and the wonderfully weird world of Ivor Cutler . . .

THE FOLK SHOW 05 SEPTEMBER 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:39:00 +0000

JB's pedalled back from the Shrewsbury Folk Festival to bring us joys from the likes of Eddi Reeder, Dream Circus, Charlotte Gregg and Scran

THE FOLK SHOW 29 AUGUST 2023

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:13:48 +0000

As JB pedals his way back (or is he in a van?) from the Shrewsbury Folk Festival . . he offers us a special featuring artists appearing at this year's event including Elephant Sessions, Gigspanner and the evergreen Billy Bragg . . . .

THE FOLK SHOW 22 AUGUST 2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:54:15 +0000

As JB prepares to head off to Shrewsbury Folk Fest (listen out for his festival artist special next week) he has music from The Band, Megson and Kathryn Priddy

THE FOLK SHOW 15 AUGUST 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:21:20 +0000

It's all about the women of folk as JB has a special highlighting some of the best in the business, such as Kathryn Tickell, Isla Callister, Shirley Collins and Joni Mitchell

THE FOLK SHOW 08 AUGUST 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:41:46 +0000

Join JB for a guitar player special with some of the best in the business . .

THE FOLK SHOW 01 AUGUST 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:46:33 +0000

JB has a recording of a live sesh at O'Donnells, some sublime Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan, local axe man Paul Cringle and Neil Young among other folky gems!

THE FOLK SHOW 25 JULY 2023

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:48:01 +0000

JB plays music from Fairport Convention, Jeff Jepson, Bella Gaffney and Jez Lowe amongst others - and has a rummage in the rogues gallery!

THE FOLK SHOW 18 JULY 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0000

This week, John looks ahead to Yn Chruinnaght which starts on Monday (24 July).

THE FOLK SHOW 11 JULY 2023

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0000

John Barker brings you another hour of the very best folk and roots music.

THE FOLK SHOW 04 JULY 2023

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:18:33 +0000

JB celebrates the Island's National Day (and week) with music from the Island's best including Barrule, Clash Vooar, Davy Knowles, Adam Rhodes and Thomas Callister

THE FOLK SHOW 27 JUNE 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:17:35 +0000

Rant, Dervish, Isla and the Chieftains - all make it into JB's Folk jukebox this week. Smokin'! (Don't - it's not good for your health . .)

THE FOLK SHOW 20 JUNE 2023

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:41:49 +0000

John celebrates the summer solstice with music from the likes of John Martyn, Eddie Cochrane and the island's own Thomas Callister and Dave Kilgallon . . it's the longest day!

THE FOLK SHOW 13 JUNE 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:06:45 +0000

The Deadly Diddly Band, the wonderful Lankum, evergreen Christine Callister and Woody Guthrie all feature on JB's Folk jukebox this week!

THE FOLK SHOW 06 JUNE 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:16:14 +0000

JB heads off to the Big Apple, enjoys some Bellowhead, unearths a little Leveret and recaptures the banjo . . .

THE FOLK SHOW 30 MAY 2023

Tue, 30 May 2023 15:43:41 +0000

JB plays a Danish host, some Moriarty, local artists Tom Callister and Dave Kilgallon and some sixties Dylan!

THE FOLK SHOW 23 MAY 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:02:44 +0000

John showcases music from some world class musicians who are appearing on the Isle of Man in the near future, including Dan Walsh, Rant, Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow and Trip.

THE FOLK SHOW 16 MAY 2023

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:09:00 +0000

A happy mix as ever from John including Ben Walker, Charlie LeBrun, a brace from Los Lobos and them tune providers Barrule

THE FOLK SHOW 09 MAY 2023

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:17:34 +0000

John has more new music this week from the likes of Natalie Merchant, New Vagabonds, the wonderfully out there Lankum and our own Davy Knowles!

THE FOLK SHOW 02 MAY 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:56:45 +0000

John is back after the break for the Guild with lots of new music, a chat with Catherine Roberts and Sean Lakeman ahead of their Island gig and a day of an energetic toddler!

THE FOLK SHOW 18 APRIL 2023

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:33:06 +0000

As he prepares for a uni reunion, John heads back to the eighties with music from Vin Garbutt, Christy Moore, Billy Bragg and Jake Thackray

THE FOLK SHOW 11 APRIL 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:50:01 +0000

Join John for a trio of fiddle tunes from Kathryn Tickell, Carsie Blanton, A'Nish and the last of Spencer the Rover

THE FOLK SHOW 04 APRIL 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:58:28 +0000

John celebrates the new month with music from Simon and Garfunkel, April Rain from the Siskin Quartet, Leveret and a session at O'Donnells.

THE FOLK SHOW 28 MARCH 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:35:39 +0000

Some Kate Rusby, Edgelarks, Matt Kelly and John talks to Juan Garrett about this year's Shennaghys jiu

THE FOLK SHOW 21 MARCH 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:06:09 +0000

John checks out the latest session at O'Donnells, features Isla Callister and friends and marks the death of the super-talented Simon Emerson

THE FOLK SHOW 14 MARCH 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:57:04 +0000

Some Water Boys, Silly Wizard, a chat with Will Pound and music from the Grosvenor Pub in Douglas back in the 70's!

7th March 2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:52:00 +0000

Some Trials of Cato, Biskee Brisht , a new CD from Will Pound and Jen Butterworth and the Bosnian version of the Buenos Aires Social Club!

28 February 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:04:00 +0000

John speaks to young Manx tin whistle and accordion player Owen Williams about his new EP, plus music from Lindisfarne, The Penguin Cafe Orchestra and the Urban Folk Quartet.

THE FOLK SHOW 21 FEBRUARY 2023

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:36:00 +0000

It's all about the animals as John plays music inspired by everything from birds to wolves via hares and limpets from artist such as Kate Rusby, Doc Watson and Sam Kelly with the Lost Boys. It's the cat's miaow!

THE FOLK SHOW 14 FEBRUARY 2023

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:06:32 +0000

John warms up the animals for next weeks special, with music from June Tabor, the Brothers Gillespie, Howlin' Wolf and a locally recorded trad session!

THE FOLK SHOW 07 JANUARY 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:15:14 +0000

John plays some Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, Jim Murray, Stanley Brothers, and done his bit for the RSPB. And did he mention Will and Jen?

FOLK SHOW 31 JANUARY 2023

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:15:00 +0000

John's pedalling some Steelye Span, there's Richard Thompson, a bit of Seth Lakemanm Mec Lir and some rather nice ambient folk . . .

FOLK SHOW 24 JANUARY

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:50:55 +0000

The songs of Robbie Burns, instrumentals from Richard Thompson, a Peewit and local talent Mark Lawrence

FOLK SHOW 17 JANUARY 2023

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:53:13 +0000

A river themed selection from John featuring the likes of John Martyn, Seamus Begley, Mera Royle and the Watersons

FOLK SHOW 10 JANUARY 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:18:37 +0000

John launches into 2023 with music from the likes of Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow, Loudon Wainwright III, Pentangle and Tom Callister with Imar

FOLK SHOW 03 JANUARY 2022

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:03:44 +0000

A Happy New Year with some tracks for 2023, a bit of Wassail, the theme to the Detectorists, some lovely close harmony singing and the Bee Gees given a folk twist!

FOLK SHOW 27 DECEMBER 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:19:43 +0000

John looks back at some of his favourite tracks and albums from the last year - and looks ahead to 2023!

FOLK SHOW 20 DECEMBER 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:12:13 +0000

Kate Rusby, a shepherd's Carol by Annie Kissack our own Charles Guard and a boogie-woogie Santa. Oh -and the Pogues . . .

FOLK SHOW 13 DECEMBER 2022

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:56:00 +0000

John is joined in the studio by fellow folk and blues supremo Dave McLean, who chooses music including the one and only Mollag Band!

FOLK SHOW 06 DECEMBER 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:55:51 +0000

Brooks Williams has some snake oil, the wonderful Pentangle, The Teeside Fettlers with a Chemical lament, Barrule and some wonderful birdsong!

FOLK SHOW 29 NOVEMBER 2022

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:32:38 +0000

Lucy Ward, Sam Sweeney, Barry Dransfield, False Lights and more!

FOLK SHOW 22 NOVEMBER 2022

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:24:33 +0000

Bellowhead, Martin Carthy, Clash Vooar and Pauline Scanlon amongst others. Oh - and did John mention Bellowhead?!

FOLK SHOW 15 NOVEMBER 2022

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

John Barker brings you his weekly section of folk and roots music.

FOLK SHOW 08 NOVEMBER 2022

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:02:23 +0000

Folk favourites this evening include Mera Royle, Andy Irvine and Paul Brady a haunting number from Lucy Ward and we hear about Euan!

FOLK SHOW 01 NOVEMBER 2022

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:22:00 +0000

Lucy Farrell, June Tabor and the Dubliners feature this week among a host of others . . . with John's latest collection of folk favourites - and some you may not know!

FOLK SHOW 25th OCT 22

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:31:00 +0000

John is joined in the studio this week by Elizabeth Davidson-Blyth and Daniel Quayle. Get in touch with him folkshow@manxradio.com

FOLK SHOW 18 OCTOBER 2022

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:52:16 +0000

A fest train whistles down, Martin Simpson and Isla Callister all feature on John's selection - get in touch with him folkshow@manxradio.com

FOLK SHOW 11 OCTOBER 2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:15:48 +0000

A Folk Show special as new host John (Barker) talks to old host John (Kaneen) about his life and music

FOLK SHOW 04 OCTOBER 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:35:55 +0000

A bit of classic folk rock, Brooks Williams, Mec Lir and much more . .

FOLK SHOW 27 SEPTEMBER 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:08:44 +0000

The first in a new era of the Folk Show with new presenter John Barker, after John Kaneen decided to retire earlier this year, having presented the show for an incredible 40 plus years!