Only issue we had was straight after lockdown, we went to what was billed as a solo gig and approx 50% was not solo, but a lady we didn’t recognise was accompanying. When we found out she was his spouse, it made more sense…Why shouldn’t they spend as much time together as possible if it makes them happy.

RT solo is very different from RT performing with anyone else at all, so it is good that the billing is clear then the unpleasant folk who are trolling can take their choice and the rest of us can enjoy it as a different experience. There is never an excuse for that awful behaviour and it is hardly likely to change their minds!

I’m also sorry we didn’t cross paths. It was a fantastic experience for us as well. It was a rare opportunity for a Yank to enjoy Fairport!

Pity that we didn’t meet up John. Wasn’t it a magical ship?

Indeed, I think that could have been worded better...

I've just looked at the dates, as well as the picture above. What's all this 'Folk Diva' business?

This sums up our experience on the Royal Clipper, and our opinion on the subject, perfectly! We also found her to be personally charming, to boot.

There's a new Crowdfunder to raise money towards a new documentary:

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/danny-thompson---70-years-serving-the-song?

By chance, I rediscovered on my computer today the RT Live from London album, made up of recordings from livestream events in 2020, with RT on guitar and vocals, and Zara on harmony vocals.  She doesn't match up to some of the other female singers he has used - Linda and Christine Collister particularly. But then they are both exceptional singers.  And given that she travels with RT, it is understandable that she should sing back up with him live.

Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm : Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've rifled through my vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening from 9pm 'til 11pm.

The next show goes out tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm (after Express FM Country) featuring the following artists :

Micke Bjorklof & Blue Strip, La Ratte, Derek & The Dominos, Malcolm Holcombe, Michael Jerome Browne, Davy Graham, Martin Simpson, Micah Dorsey, Old Californio, Caleb Trask, Fox & Bones, Laura Veirs, Laura Marling, Michael McDermott, Lowland Brothers, Adrian Nation, The James Gang, The Albion Band, Adrian Duffy & The Mayo Bros, Wood Wire & Words, Trad Arrr, The Beatles...

Listen tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm on Portsmouth's Express FM, on DAB and online here :

https://www.expressfm.com/programmes/scattering-the-roots/

The excellent folk singer-songwriter, Mari Mathias, in Abergavenny, this evening. Caught her at a festival last year and was bowled over so I'm looking forward to a full show.