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whalebone Music Links

For some of our concerts and gigs you can purchase an 'e ticket' online. Ticket booking online is secure, quick and easy. All you need to do is print off a confirmation number and present it as a ticket on entrance to the gig. Click on the link below to take you there!

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CD Baby

CD Baby is a little online record store that sells albums by independent musicians. [In•de•pen•dent: (adj.) Not having sold one's life, career, and creative works over to a corporation.] A bunch of people in a cool Portland, Oregon, warehouse that looks like a playground. They listen to every album they sell before they sell it, so they can help you find other albums you'll like. You can purchase whalebone CDs and MP3s from this site.

Artists and Radio

Beck Sian: Our favourite Fairy! Beck has an outstanding voice and beautiful songs to showcase it.
BRFM - Live at the Vault: Online radio station - with a great folk show hosted by Dan James every Tuesday.
Genevieve Tudor's Sunday Folk BBC Radio Shropshire: Genevieve with the finest selection of folk music from around the Midlands and beyond. Broadcast on a Sunday and available to listen again via the BBC iPlayer.
Johnny Coppin's Folk Roots BBC Radio Gloucestershire: Renowned Gloucestershire singer-songwriter Johnny Coppin with his folk music showcase, broadcast every Sunday and available 7 days afterwards on BBC iPlayer.
The Celtic MP3s Music Magazine: A free monthly Celtic music magazine featuring free music downloads of Celtic, Scottish, Irish music from around the world where you can find free music downloads from independent Celtic artists.
Folkcast: A monthly podcast available for download that features the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots-based music. Hosted are Phil Widdows and Ken Nicol, it aims to bring you the inside ear on what's happening on the scene with some of the best new music and interviews with the artists making that music today, plus fun and frolics from the broad world of folk.

Music / Events Publications

31 Days: Listings for Shropshire - music, theatre, dance, film and word. Great site, searchable by dates, venues, type of entertainment.
Broad Sheep: What's On Listings magazine for Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Mid Wales. Live Music, Gigs, Sessions, Dance, Theatre and Musicals, Cinema and Film, Comedy, Talks, Art, Sculpture, Painting and Photography. World Music, Pop, Jazz, Folk, Rock and Classical.
Folking.com: Online folk music resource - lots of news, reviews, opinions and interviews to read
R2 Rock 'n' Reel Magazine: We have all become real fans of this publication (before they were so nice to us - honestly!) As Sean McGhee the editor puts it 'We choose not to build or otherwise jump on board any bandwagon; we leave fad and fashion to those who care about such things... we have no agenda other than to share our enthusiasms and point you in the direction of music you might find of interest.' To subscribe to R2 (Rock 'n' Reel) Magazine just click on the link and follow the instructions.

Festivals, Organisations & People You Should Check Out :)

Acoustic Avalon: Annual festival organised by Sheehan's of Leicester - a great music instrument shop! This festival allows visitors to see, play and buy a huge range of the world's best acoustic guitars and see showcase performances by artists throughout the festival. You should probably also check out Sheenhan's store by clicking this link!
Brewood Acoustic Music Club: Held every Thursday, this is a lovely club run by lovely people and held at Brewood Cricket Club.
Chokolit - Louis Barnett: Louis is an award winning chocolatier making unbelievable chocolate! He started his business aged 12 and now exports it all over the world. He is a devoted conservationist donating money to endangered species when selling his Bite Back bars.
Festival at the Edge: A wonderful story telling festival that takes place each year in Much Wenlock. As an added bonus, it always has a great line up of musicians performing throughout the weekend.
Kinver Country Fayre: Lots going on besides Whalebone including the Hagley Falconry Centre, the Midland Heavy Horse Society and a display of rare motor-cycles from The Indian (USA) Motor-Cycle Club of Great Britain, medieval re-enactments, Morris Dancing, music and an art exhibition. There will be plenty of arena events and stalls with a real emphasis on traditional products and crafts. Local organisations and businesses will also be there with Kinver local brewers planning a Country Fayre ale!
Made in Shropshire: Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of artists, designer-makers and food producers who live or work in Shropshire. Exhibiting a wide range of inspirational products and produce including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, wood, food and drink, the group has rapidly established a reputation for high quality work with a unique edge.
Michaelmas Fair Bishops Castle: The Bishop's Castle Michaelmas Fair is the best value weekends entertainment in Shropshire. The whole town is full of music, steam, entertainment , exhibitions, stalls, shops, processions - it takes place in September every year.
Muddy Boots: Roland & Miranda run Muddy Boots - a fantastic business supplying proper beefburgers and steaks (which are fabulous!) check out their website to read more about them and visit their Foodhall online where you can order direct :)
Newhampton Folk Club: Wonderful folk club in Wolverhampton, which has quality artists performing at the venue.
The Clun Green Man Festival: The Clun Green Man Festival is a traditional springtime festival, held on the first May bank holiday weekend of the year. The Festival takes place in the picturesque town of Clun in South Shropshire.The programme is full of live music, drama, colour and medieval malarkey and is fun for all the family.

Instruments & Gear

AER Amps: High quality acoustic amps
Taylor Guitars: Steve plays a 314CE
Martin Guitars: Char plays a Martin 000C-16-RGTE
Fishman Aura: Image blending for acoustic instruments
Headway: Sarah uses 'The Band' a specially designed pickup for violins