Country Dance & Song Society

Sea shanties, Quebecois tunes + other folk music - Seán Dagher at Valley Folk Music in Corning, NY
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Valley Folk at the First United Methodist Church, 144 Cedar St, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Valley Folk Music Society in Corning, NY presents:
Seán Dagher—Sea Shanties & Eclectic Music
Seán Dagher helped create music for Assassin’s Creed & Black Flag video games. But he’s a far better singer than most any ship’s crew!
Seán is an active performer, arranger and composer of music from various traditions including Celtic, Baroque, Medieval, Arabic, French-Canadian and Maritime. He sings and plays Irish Bouzouki, mandolin, oud and banjo.
He is a member of Skye Consort and is the co-artistic director of La Nef. He has played with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Caprices, Les Boréades, and Le Petit Rien among others. Seán has also provided arrangements for other ensembles and artists both across Canada and the US.
Seán’s voice is widely known from his recordings for the Assassin’s Creed video game series, including Black Flag. His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the games have been streamed some 70 million times. His own Shanty of the Week video series receives thousands of views a week and has a loyal following the world over.
Seán’s compositions and arrangements have been performed across Canada, the United States, and Europe. He has worked with the Festival du Monde Arabe creating shows of Middle Eastern and North African music. He has arranged and composed music for audio books and been a composer and sound designer for theatre productions. He has been nominated for numerous OPUS and ADISQ awards and has won OPUS awards for Creation of the Year (Leave Her, Johnny), Album of the Year (Skye Consort & Emma Björling) and Youth Production of the Year (Le chat et le gondolier, La Nef).
Admission: $30, $25, $10, free kids 14 & under w/adult
Buy tix online in advance to save time at door. Cash/checks at door (or use QR code too pay online when you get there with a smart phone.)
Warm beverages are provided at intermission, and audience members may bring ready-to-serve snacks (sweet or savory) for the snack buffet. BYO serving utensil. (Sorry, no kitchen access.)
There is a free and optional jam & sing session 90 minutes prior to every concert in the lounge downstairs. Bring unplugged instruments and songs.
This project is made possible in part, with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

John Kirkpatrick: 200 Years of the Squeezebox
2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re pleased to welcome the award-winning John Kirkpatrick to the Live to your Living Room stage, as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of the humble squeezebox.
If you’re a lover of squeezeboxes of all styles, shapes, and forms, this gig is a must-attend!
What to expect: Exquisite music and a history lesson at the same time? Don’t mind if we do!
Enjoy two hundred years of popular tunes played on the Anglo concertina, the melodeon, and the button accordion, including folk classics, nostalgic signature tunes, lugubrious hymns, and lively dance music.
Delivered in John’s delightful, bright and breezy style, you’ll come away knowing everything that the squeezebox is capable of, and more!
About the artist
John Kirkpatrick has been passionate about folk music ever since he joined Hammersmith Morris Men in 1959 at the tender age of twelve.
Highly skilled on a variety of push-pull squeezeboxes, John has played in Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, as well as in a long-term duo with Roy Bailey and as a solo artist.
Kirkpatrick´s buoyant presence and lust for this music sounds more rampant than ever – fRoots
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

The Flurry Festival
2026-02-13 18:00 - 2026-02-15 18:00 (America/New_York) | Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
One of the largest traditional participatory dance and music festivals in North America, the 2026 Flurry will take place February 13-15, 2026, and will feature dance and music such as swing, blues, contra, square dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, waltz, tango, Scottish, fusion, international, Irish, balfolk, African, Appalachian, Asian, hip hop, techno contra, instrument workshops, family programming, jams, storytelling, group singing, concerts, crafts, yoga and more! We offer a variety of ticket options ranging from single session to full weekend, discounts for young adults and seniors, and children under 12 are free!
In 2026 we will have four Pre-Festival Intensives on Friday afternoon, with Swing dancing starting at 12pm–5pm while Latin, Waltz, and Vocal Harmony are all 1pm–5pm. You can dedicate some extra hours to your favorite genre, or buy the combo ticket and take all four topics!

66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Traditional Music To The Rescue For Your Winter Doldrums!
66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, 20-21 February 2026
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the 66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, coming atcha like that asteroid came at the dinosaurs! Not to worry, no dinosaurs were hurt in the preparation of this festival, which features some of the top roots and traditional folk music and arts onstage and in workshops.
We’re proud to present two full nights of concerts on the evenings of Friday, 20 February and Saturday, 21 February in the University of Chicago’s historic Mandel Hall (1131 E 57th St), plus a full day of free workshops and dances on Saturday, 21 February in Ida Noyes Hall (1212 E 59th St). Concerts will also be streamed online.
Featured artists for 2026:

High Fidelity
Luke Huval Band
Gap Civil
Jontavious Willis
Lissa Schneckenburger
Juan Rivera
Ethan Leinwand

The Friday evening concert will begin at 8:00 PM Central Time; Saturday at 7:30 PM. Livestreams of both concerts will be available on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.
Free workshops and dance instruction will be offered at Ida Noyes Hall on Saturday, 21 February, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Please watch our website and our Facebook page for details.
Nightly concert lineup, ticket prices and the date that tickets go on sale will be announced shortly. The Folklore Society will also provide online opportunities for generous fans to donate to help cover this year’s costs and support future Folk Festivals.

Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026
2026-02-20 12:00 - 2026-02-22 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY, 12461, United States
It’s happening! The Ashokan Center is proud to announce a new addition to our 2026 Music & Dance Camp lineup –Grappelli-Django Weekend. The new fiddle and guitar weekend led by Dutch gypsy jazz violin legend Tim Kliphuis, modeled on his sold-out camps in Europe. On guitar: America’s rising star Jimmy Grant, experienced tutor and international touring artist. Joining them is French star violinist Adrien Chevalier, who brings a Parisian flavor to the camp.
The Grappelli-Django Camps are designed to provide musicians of all levels an intimate opportunity to boost their improvisation skillset. All improvisation levels are welcome, a basic command of your instrument is necessary. All instruments are welcome: violins, guitars, basses, clarinets, saxes, cellos, violas, accordions, flutes, and beyond!
Camp Songs
Please work on the following 3 songs. They are your ticket into camp as we will start working on them straightaway:

Lady Be Good – sheet music
Manoir de Mes Rêves (Django’s Castle) – sheet music
Ma Première Guitare – sheet music

Top 8 jamming songs: these songs are most likely to be played in the evening jams! Download the Gypsy Jazz Fake Book for a collection of sheet music from anonymous contributors to prepare for jams throughout the weekend.

Minor Swing
Coquette
Danse Norvégienne
Avalon
I’ll See You In My Dreams
I’ve Found a New Baby
Clair de Lune
Swing Gitan

Pagoda Project
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome the Pagoda Project to the Live to your Living Room stage as part of our exciting 2026 programme of music.
Folk and jazz are two surprisingly similar genres, both rooted in tradition and culture, and Pagoda Project brings a show that effortlessly blends the two together.
What to expect:
Pagoda Project draws on its deep talent and knowledge of jazz and folk to create a show that’s both comfortingly familiar and excitingly new and dynamic.
Expect bold, brave music and lots of improvisation, with plenty of humour along the way.
About the artists
Pagoda Project is a collaboration between Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Karen Wimhurst (clarinet), recently joined by Hannah Cumming (violin, vocals).
Experts in their respective instruments, the trio specialise in a fusion sound, bringing together a unique blend of traditional folk music and jazz improvisation.
My oh my, were these guys good. Somerset rural soul flowed in a playful and inclusive way. Carrying on the folk tradition with guts, love and oodles of talent and togetherness—Millhouse Arts Centre and Café
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Bob Fox
2026-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome one of the UK’s most iconic folk voices to the Live to your Living Room stage—Bob Fox.
With half a century of experience performing, touring, and songwriting, Bob is truly a master of his craft.
What to expect: Good folk music always tells a tale, and Bob is one of the best at performing songs of love, joy, work, and humour, weaving the rich experiences of his life into the narrative.
Expect a wealth of beautiful, warm music old and new, including songs from War Horse and the BBC New Radio Ballads series.
About the artist
Born in County Durham, Bob Fox taught himself guitar and started singing in folk clubs while training to qualify as a teacher.
Bob has gone on to have an exciting career, collaborating and touring with icons including ex-Hedgehog Pie’s Stu Luckley, Ralph McTell, and Richard Thompson, as well as performing the role of Songman in the West End production of War Horse.
One of the scenes’ superior singers, his voice as confident and ebullient as ever! Folk Roots
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Mikey Kenney
2026-02-26 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
Celebrate the end of winter and the start of spring with an invigorating performance from the talented Mikey Kenney.
Mikey will be showcasing songs from his latest album Tiny Little Light, as well as music from his extensive back catalogue.
What to expect: If you’re a fan of traditional, fiddle-led folk with a modern, experimental edge, this is the gig for you.
Mikey takes influences from many genres of music including jazz, bluegrass, and psychedelia, resulting in recognisable tunes with a contemporary, engaging, and exciting twist.
About the artist
Mikey Kenney is a fiddle player, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and composer from Liverpool.
As well as being a skilled solo musician, he is in high demand as a session musician, having worked with folk luminaries including Emily Portman, Jon Wilks, and Johnny Campbell.
This is magical, medicinal music that defies labels and borders—Liverpool Echo
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
This is a hybrid gig, hosted in partnership with our friends at Foxlowe Arts Centre. The gig will be held in Leek, and tickets to watch it in person are available here.
We’re pleased to welcome two Live to your Living Room favourites for what will be an iconic performance – Nancy Kerr and James Fagan.
Celebrating three decades of music, this performance will be full of stunning vocals, stellar instrumentation, and joyous, poetic lyrics.
What to expect: We’ve hosted Nancy and James several times at Live to your Living Room (three times in 2025 with Kerr Fagan van Eyken, Simpson Cutting Kerr, and Melrose Quartet), so we know this is going to be a simply fantastic show!
This duo give it their all on stage every single time, and this performance will be a masterclass in outstanding musicianship.
About the artists
Partners in music (as well as in life!) Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are two of the most-loved leading lights on the folk scene.
Double winners of the Best Duo at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, Nancy and James are also known for their work as half of Melrose Quartet.
Nancy has performed with Simpson Cutting Kerr, The Magpie Arc, and as a duo with Eliza Carthy. James started his career with family band The Fagans, and has performed as part of The James Brothers as well as the Cara Dillon Band.
The telepathic and sympathetic interplay of Kerr and Fagan never fails to amaze – Pay the Reckoning
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - three decades of music
2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Foxlowe Arts Centre, Stockwell St, Leek, ST13 6AD, United Kingdom
This concert is a special celebration of three decades of music from beloved UK/Australian duo Nancy Kerr and James Fagan – one of the most enduring acts in world folk. Combining stunning vocals and stellar instrumentation on fiddle, guitar and bouzouki with Nancy´s insightful and poetic lyrics, the couple have brought joy, inspiration and some memorably energetic arrangements to global audiences since their fortuitous meeting 30 years ago. Don´t miss this chance to see a classic duo giving it everything!
This event is kindly supported by Peace through Folk, and streamed by Live to your Living Room.

Salt House
2026-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome folk trio Salt House as they return to the Live to Your Living Room stage.
Following a busy 2025 touring and recording, Salt House will be playing a curated selection of songs from their vast discography, as well as new favourites.
What to expect: Haunting, ethereal, peaceful music which draws upon the beauty of nature.
Salt House are experts in making new songs feel comforting and traditional, and making old songs feel bright and contemporary.
About the artist
Salt House consists of Ewan MacPherson (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) and Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keys, guitar).
Influenced by the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland, and the Shetland Islands, the band effortlessly blends traditional ballads and contemporary rhythms to create music that makes you stop, reflect, and connect with the world around you.
A gentle, lulling delight – The Guardian
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

The Duellists
2026-03-08 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to announce an exclusive gig showcasing one of the definitive folk music albums of all time from The Duellists.
Nigel Eaton, Chris Walshaw, and Steve Tyler will be coming together to recreate the 1997 classic English Hurdy Gurdy Music in full, alongside some other classic tunes you know and love.
What to expect:
There’s nothing like a bit of hurdy-gurdy music to get you up and dancing, and this performance from some of the most talented musicians of all time is sure to make you want to take a spin around your living room!
If you’re a fan of Blowzabella, love English folk music inspired by the French tradition, or are just intrigued by hurdy-gurdy music, this is a must-watch performance.
About the artist
The Duellists, consisting of Nigel Eaton (hurdy-gurdy), Chris Walshaw (pipes, whistles, saxophone), and Cliff Stapleton (hurdy-gurdy), are best known for their seminal album English Hurdy Gurdy Music, which was released nearly 30 years ago.
Cliff unfortunately cannot make it, but Nigel and Chris have got together with Steve Tyler to recreate the authentic The Duellists sound for this one-off performance for Live to your Living Room.
Enormously subtle and satisfying music – Folk Roots
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Filkin's Drift
2026-03-14 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome Filkin’s Drift to the Live to your Living Room stage, as part of our 2026 calendar of events.
This duo have captivated audiences across the UK over the past few years, and we’re looking forward to their fresh and magical approach to music.
What to expect: Filkin´s Drift play beautiful Anglo-Welsh songs inspired by love, friendship, and nature, particularly the stunning Welsh coastline.
Enjoy gorgeous harmonies, skilled and intricate musicianship, and lots of improvisation!
About the artists
Filkin’s Drift consists of musicians Seth Bye and Chris Avery, a guitar and fiddle duo who draw from a wide range of musical influences both traditional and contemporary.
Seth and Chris hit the headlines in 2023 when they promoted sustainable touring by walking 870 miles on tour around Wales, with their instruments on their backs.
Committed and fascinating – Cerys Matthews
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Peter's Field - Sean Cooney, Rowan Rheingans, Sam Carter
2026-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to present an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most significant turning points in UK political history—Peter’s Field.
Written and performed by The Young’uns’ Sean Cooney with Rowan Rheingans and Sam Carter, Peter’s Field is a compelling performance which recounts the day of the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester and the harrowing events that followed.
What to expect: Sean Cooney is highly accomplished at telling the untold stories of the working class, such as The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff.
With 19 original songs and an enthralling spoken narrative drawn from hundreds of eyewitness accounts, Peter’s Field is a beautifully told story, both inspirational and tragic at the same time.
About the artists
Sean Cooney is a songwriter, radio presenter, and folk singer, best known for his work in the award-winning folk trio, The Young’uns.
Rowan Rheingans is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for her work with Lady Maisery and The Rheingans Sisters.
Sam Carter is a guitarist and singer-songwriter who has released six solo albums and has played alongside Jim Moray as part of the folk-rock duo False Lights.
Peter’s Field is an astonishing work…a compelling, passionate performance, radio-ballad-like, evocative and haunting—Songlines
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Steve Knightley
2026-03-22 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome legendary folk musician Steve Knightley to the Live to your Living Room stage, as he performs his beautiful new show Sanctuary: Songs in Sacred Spaces.
Enjoy stunning, immersive, atmospheric music, written and performed specifically for churches, chapels, and historic venues.
Steve will be accompanied by special guest Dan Salvatore, known for his meditative handpan work.
What to expect: This will be a very special performance, honing in on the relationship between song, space and listener.
Ambient, resonant and above all, beautiful, there’ll be a focus on strong storytelling and songs about history and location.
About the artist
Steve Knightley is an award-winning singer-songwriter, named Songwriter of the Nineties by Tom Robinson on behalf of BBC Radio 6 Music.
Steve is best known for his work with Phil Beer as part of the acoustic folk duo Show of Hands, as well as his anti-banking anthem, Arrogance, Ignorance, and Greed.
Some of the best songs written in the last twenty years – Mark Radcliffe
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Maz O'Connor
2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome Maz O’Connor to the Live to your Living Room stage as part of our spring programme of music.
Maz will be sharing songs from her upcoming album Love It Is a Killing Thing, as well as stunning music from over a decade in the folk world.
What to expect: Maz O’Connor doesn’t sing songs—she tells stories.
Expect beautiful music inspired by literature, folklore and mythology, combined with hauntingly emotive vocals and modern, experimental influences.
About the artist
Hailing from Cumbria, Maz O’Connor grew up singing folk songs in local venues. She won a BBC Performing Arts Fund Fellowship in 2014 (once won by Adele) and later that year was nominated for a BBC Folk Award for her first album, This Willowed Light.
Since then Maz has released three further albums, toured the world, and has written the folk musical, The Wife of Michael Cleary – the true story of Bridget Cleary, an Irish dressmaker who was murdered because her family believed she was a fairy changeling.
A highly individual singer-songwriter – The Observer
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

DownEast Country Dance Festival
2026-03-28 10:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Ararat Middle School & Orion Performing Arts Center, 60 Republic Ave., Topsham, ME, 04086, United States
Join us for the 36th annual DownEast Country Dance Festival celebrating traditional music and dance in Maine. Contradance all day or enjoy English, International, Scandi, swing & more with bands from Maine and beyond. Attend a workshop, jam session, or concert. Saturday night’s contradance features Maine’s own Scrod Pudding with caller Bill Olson and Cojiro with caller Adina Gordon.
$13-55, children 10 and under free.

Laura Wilkie & Ian Carr
2026-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We love a good collaboration at Live to your Living Room, and we’re delighted to announce that Laura Wilkie and Ian Carr will be taking to the stage for us in April.
Celebrating Laura’s debut album Vent, this creative and energising show is the perfect gig to bring you into the spring.
What to expect: Both Laura and Ian are versatile, passionate, and eclectic performers, making this show an exciting must-see if you’re a fan of Celtic folk.
As well as showcasing Vent, expect some traditional folk tunes as well as a lively mix of songs from Laura and Ian’s respective back catalogues.
About the artists
Laura Wilkie is a fiddle player hailing from Tain in the Highlands of Scotland. She is a solo artist and a founding member of Celtic jazz band Fat-Suit.
Laura released her solo debut album Vent in 2024, a collection of waulking songs, work songs sung for centuries by women in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Vent screams confidence from start to finish. There are surprises and delights throughout its nine tracks that will demand many listens, each bringing something new – KLOF magazine
Ian Carr is a guitarist and record producer, playing guitar on Vent.
As well as being a solo artist and talented multi-instrumentalist, Ian has played alongside folk luminaries including Kate Rusby, Roy Bailey, Chris Wood, and Andy Cutting.
The most innovative… and sympathetic guitarist that Britain has produced in years, in any genre – fRoots
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Banter
2026-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
We’re delighted to welcome ‘the world’s smallest big band,’ Banter, to the Live to your Living Room stage this April.
Fresh from their performance at Warwick Folk festival last year, Banter plays hearty music you can nod your head and tap your feet to!
What to expect: Lively music from a band that puts their heart and soul into every single tune they play – folk music with fireworks!
Enjoy vibrant renditions of folk classics, stunning original songs, and a few ‘folked up’ versions of classic pop favourites!
About the artist
Banter is a UK quartet consisting of Simon Care (melodeon and concertina), Nina Zella (keyboards and vocals), Tim Walker (drums, percussion, brass, guitar, bass, and vocals), and Mark Jolley (bass, fiddle, guitar, and vocals).
Founded in 2015, Banter are well-known and loved for their powerful, high-energy performances and are in popular demand on the UK and European festival circuit.
Funky brass, unexpected jazz chords, thought-provoking songs – Jude Abbott
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

New England Folk Festival
2026-04-24 18:00 - 2026-04-26 17:30 (America/New_York) | Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA, 01752, United States
NEFFA attracts over 2000 attendees from all over the country and overseas and features close to 1000 performers. The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. Not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and folk arts culture.

Ranagri
2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
This hybrid gig is being livestreamed in partnership with our friends at The Met in Bury. Tickets to watch it in person at The Met are available here.
We’re pleased to welcome critically-acclaimed folk quartet Ranagri to the Live to your Living Room stage as part of our 2026 programme of events.
Well-loved on the festival scene, as well as drawing huge crowds across the UK and Europe, come and see why Ranagri is such a stand-out act!
What to expect: Ranagri plays with such unbridled passion—whether you’re watching at a festival or at home, you’ll be up and dancing in no time at all!
As well as exceptional musicianship, Ranagri specialises in thought-provoking lyrics, skilfully delving into current world topics and deftly playing with politics.
About the artists
An award-winning Anglo-Irish folk band, Ranagri consists of Dónal Rogers, Eliza Marshall, Eleanor Dunsdon, and Jordan Murray.
Highly skilled in unique and mesmerising instrumentation including the bouzouki, bodhrán, and hammered dulcimer, Ranagri has been captivating audiences around the world with its live performances for over a decade.
Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull, and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by strong contemporary songwriting—RTÉ
They’re a really serious proposition live—Mark Radcliffe
About the Gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.

Good Habits
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | ONLINE
Liven up your spring with a feisty dose of indie-folk in the shape of Good Habits!
Vibrant, optimistic and specialising in super-charged live shows, we’re delighted to welcome this trio to the Live to your Living Room stage.
What to expect: Blending together the very best of folk and indie, with a little bit of jazz and rock, Good Habits will have you tapping your feet and bopping your head along!
Enjoy beautiful vocals combined with energetic storytelling, and exceptional musicianship.
About the artists
Good Habits consists of Bonnie Schwarz (vocals, cello), Pete Shaw (accordion, synth), and Jenny Walinetski (drums).
Stranded together in New Zealand during the pandemic, Bonnie and Pete decided to make the most of things and form a band built on adventure, creativity, and connection. Five years later, Good Habits have toured the world and enjoyed a top 40 hit in the UK Folk charts.
Musicianship at its 21st century best – Tom Robinson
All of our events are available to watch back for 72 hours. A link will be sent automatically to all ticket holders after the event has taken place and the recording has been uploaded.
About the gig
This event will be held live on Zoom, with a remote sound engineer for high-quality sound. Our gigs allow interaction between artists and audiences, so the artist can hear you applaud and you can even have the chance to ask them any burning questions.
Tickets are £18, with the option to pay a bit less (£12) or a bit more (£30) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.
