Seth Lakeman

The Deep Blue live at the Cambridge Folk Festival - 1st & 2nd August 2026

The Luck of the Draw: AUK reader Les Bright enjoys his weekend at The Cambridge Folk Festival

September 1, 2026 Les Bright 0

While all AUK content is free to access, subscribers who donate a small amount each month to support the site are sent a Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal playlist each month featuring the best songs from albums we’ve reviewed, […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 Peter Thompson 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

August 26, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

There was something wonderfully appropriate about arriving at Cherry Hinton Hall for the return of the Cambridge Folk Festival and immediately finding myself wondering what, exactly, folk music is in 2026. One of the pleasures of […]

Cambridge Folk Festival announces second tranche of acts as well as day splits

January 30, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

More exciting names have been announced for Cambridge Folk Festival weekend, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August at Cherry Hinton Hall, completing a dazzling and diverse line-up for this year’s event. Second-release tickets go on sale […]

Seth Lakeman celebrates 20th anniversary of “Freedom Fields” with two 2026 tours

November 12, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Seth Lakeman has announced two 20th anniversary tours in celebration of his 2006 album “Freedom Fields” to take place in May and October 2026. With a full-band performance, he will be playing the classic album in […]