The Bombadils

The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It is, perhaps, not a particularly well-kept secret that children do grow up – and seemingly at a faster rate than is reasonable. Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank – aka The Bombadils (for well-documented Lord of […]

The Bombadils “Bicycle” – it travels sideways through time.

May 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

No jokes this time about the couple’s inspiration for their band name – let’s just note that this key figure of the Lord of The Rings not only got left out of the BBC adaptation of […]

The Bombadils “Losing Track Of Time” – hey come merry-dol….

February 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Oldest and eldest and river woman’s daughter they may not be, but Sarah Frank and Luke Fraser were inspired by Tolkien’s Bombadil and Goldberry when choosing a name for their folk duo. Their folk is also […]

Maverick Festival – Day One, Easton Farm Park, Suffolk, 5th July 2019

July 18, 2019 David Chalfen 2

Now in its 12th year, Maverick Festival continues to be one of the premier festivals of the summer for lovers of Americana and roots music, the culmination of founder and director Paul Spencer’s working year. Festival […]