Keep Folk Talking by Openhouse Studio

Join Brian Jones in a heartwarming conversation with Wallasey folk legend Gill Peckham, celebrating a lifetime of music, love, friendship and extraordinary kindness, and the lasting legacy she shares with her beloved George.Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Brian Jones as he sits down with Roy Davies for a special extended edition of Keep Folk Talking, uncovering the remarkable stories behind one of the local folk scene’s quieter characters. From writing poetry as a young boy in Liverpool and chance encounters with Paul McCartney and Ken Dodd, to his lifelong love of folk music and years performing alongside Jacqui McDonald, Roy shares a wealth of memories, music and humour.Their conversation is a wonderful reminder that even the most familiar faces have extraordinary stories to tell, ending with Roy’s moving song dedicated to his late friend Gordon Morris.Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chance meeting at a park run, a shared love of music and an album club involving a few pints… sounds like the beginning of a good story, doesn’t it?This time on Keep Folk Talking, Brian meets John and Ultan — better known as The Folk Doctors — to find out how an unlikely friendship turned into a successful songwriting partnership, two albums, an EP and plenty of stories along the way.From songs inspired by pebbles and shipwrecks to the art of writing together, this is a brilliant conversation about music, friendship and finding inspiration in unexpected places.Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones explores the story of Mersey Morris — a tradition shaped by generations of dancers and musicians, and sustained by friendship, family and a shared love of folk culture.Brian is joined by Richard Stapledon, his son Matthew, and musician Sarah Roberts, who share their different journeys into Morris dancing and music, from Richard’s childhood surrounded by folk to Matthew growing up within the side and Sarah rediscovering her fiddle.Along the way, they talk about the music behind the dancing, the growth of Mersey Morris into a thriving mixed side, and the story behind ceilidh band Shave the Donkey.Warm, funny and full of memories, it’s a celebration of a living tradition — kept alive by the people who continue to play it, dance it and pass it on.Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones is reunited with old friend Gill Burns for the first time in more than forty years. Their conversation looks back on the vibrant folk scene of the 1970s before following Gill's remarkable musical journey from the Wirral to Ireland, Europe and the United States. Along the way, they explore the people she met, the songs she wrote, the music that shaped her life, and why traditional folk music has remained at the heart of everything she does. The episode opens with Gill's lively Wallasey Hornpipe, celebrating the place she now calls home once again, and closes with her beautiful original song, "Crazy" - a fitting end to a heartfelt reunion.Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk. If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at [email protected]. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.