Dave Whetstone has just released a new album called Winding To You https://talkingelephantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/winding-to-you. Recorded with a number of ex-Albions following the Ashley H 80th birthday celebration last year. I had a listen yesterday and have ordered a copy. Those who enjoyed mid-period Albion Band will probably enjoy it.

If you don't have a thing against compilation albums, there's a very good 2CD one called In A Lifetime which covers everything from the very beginning up to the most recent albums. I'd highly recommend that.

I only have Macalla which i bought in the 80s. Considering more -  Magical Ring?

Lots of Clannad and of Maire Brennan's solo albums the last couple of days, for obvious reasons.

Very likely to be, yes  .

It came out  just a  few  years ago and i held back on getting it till  now..
I'd have paid a tenner, but i jumped at it when i saw  it for less.

Little Feat, Monday at the Paramount Theater!

I haven't purchased a ticket yet because I'm waiting for good seats to magically appear right before the show (it happens often at this venue when donors fail to claim their prime reserved seats).

All four surviving members of Classic Feat are still on board, comprising founder keyboardist Billy Payne and 1973 additions Sam Clayton (congas) and Kenny Gradney (bass), plus guitarist/trumpeter Fred Tackett, who contributed songs and guitar as far back as 1973, later played in Lowell's solo band, and officially joined Feat in 1987. The newer players have slotted in seamlessly based on the most recent show I saw a couple of years back. Unlike so many bands, membership in Feat has largely been a lifetime commitment. (R.I.P. Lowell George, Richie Hayward, and Paul Barrere.)

I kinda wish Craig Fuller (vocals 1987-1993) would rejoin. He's a fine singer and songwriter, and a good guitarist to boot. But we can't have everything.

I take them at their word that this will be the last time around. No one's getting any younger.

They were fantastic, great audience reaction. Personally I find the songs really engaging, helped by the context they give before playing. As musicians they are now breathtakingly good. It just works so well for me.

 Sam Grassie - Where two hawks fly

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1GWgrobyqM

 I think if you like Bert Jansch....well, you can judge for yourself  

I've seen them two or three  times but the most recent gig was ten years ago. Their recent albums have included various guests like Ben Nicholls on bass but live it's always just the two of them. Maybe they need to follow Edgelarks' example and form a Big Band with someone like Gigspanner.

Katriona must be one of the few people to support Fairport on two tours - first with Tiny Tin Lady and then with Jamie.

Back on topic I've tickets for The Unthanks here in Lancaster at the start of May.

Can't see it cheaper than a tenner anywhere (£9.71 actually).  Is it worth it?  I assume this is a boot?