Tag Archives: Cambridge Folk Festival

Upcoming: UK Rock and Music FESTIVALS in 2022

Posted on November 1, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Events may be subject to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions or cancellations. Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your festival not listed? Contact us! 2022 Tour Dates (UK and Ireland) 2022 Tour Dates (Europe, USA, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 2021, Bloodstock, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge Rock Festival, classic rock, Cornbury, Cropredy, Download, festivals, folk, HRH, music, progressive, Ramblin' Man, rock, Stonedead Festival, uk, Weyfest | Leave a comment

Gig review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – Cherry Hinton Hall – 1-4 August 2019

Posted on August 18, 2019 by david.wilson

Beginning in 1965, once a year Cambridge Folk Festival transforms the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall into something a bit special. Cambridge Folk Festival is more than just the folk music. The festival pride themselves on hosting a diverse range of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 1st August 2019, Amadou, Amy Montgomery, Bilnd Bos Of Alabama, Calexico, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Daori Farrell, Dylan Menzies, Fairport Convention, folk, Foufalah, Graham Nash, Gruff Rhys, Jack Broadbent, Lucinda Williams, Marian, Nick Mulvey, Richard Thomson, Roo Panes, roots, Sarah Darling, The Unthanks | Leave a comment

Gig Review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, 2-5 August 2018

Posted on August 13, 2018 by david.wilson

I must begin with a confession; this was my first time attending Cambridge Folk Festival and I only recognised a handful of the acts scheduled to play. I know, I’m a folking heathen. Especially when you consider that the festival … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 2-5 August 2018, blues, Cambridge Folk Festival, Eric Bibb, First Aid Kit, folk, folk rock, gig, Janis Ian, John Prine, Peatbog Faeries, review | Leave a comment

News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – First Aid Kit and Patti Smith headline (2-5 August 2018)

Posted on July 11, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 15 July, in his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, David Randall previewed the Folk Festival playing several tracks from some of the artists appearing at this year’s event (14:11) One of the longest established folk … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 2-5 August 2018, Americana, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, country, First Aid Kit, folk, Janis Ian, John Prine, Patti Smith, rock | Leave a comment

Gig review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, 27-30 July 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Sometimes I think the term ‘Folk Festival’ puts some people off but if they look under the skin they might see something very special. A glancing look through this year’s programme of events showed a whole array of arts and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged Americana, Cambridge, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, country, folk, Frank Turner, gig, Hayseed Dixie, Indigo Girls, Jake Bugg, July 2017, Loudon Wainwright III, review, roots, Shirley Collins, The Eskies | Leave a comment

Gig review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, 28-31 July 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Blazing Fiddles - Cambridge Folk Festival, 28-31 July 2016

Yet again CFF has come up with an intriguing and eclectic mix of artists that pulls from many eras and styles of folk and world music, included in this are enough big names to entice people. This helped to yet … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 28-31 July 2016, Americana, Cambridge Folk Festival, Christy Moore, Eliza Carthy, festival, folk, gig, Imelda May, Kate Rusby, review, rock, roots | Leave a comment

News: URIAH HEEP, CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, THE FACES – 12 February 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by jason

Uriah Heep, Giants Of Rock - 9 February 2014

URIAH HEEP Sat April 25 HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome Sun April 26 LEAMINGTON SPA Assembly Tue April 28 YORK Fibbers Wed April 29 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Riverside Tue May 05 BRISTOL Marble Factory Wed May 06 SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms Fri May 08 … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged Cambridge Folk Festival, Carsten Schulz, classic, folk, Joan Baez, Mike Portnoy, news, rock, Ron Wood, Sirenia, The Faces, The Rolling Stones, Uriah Heep | Leave a comment

Gig review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – 31 July-3 August 2014

Posted on August 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

So I cast my mind back to 1994 and the very first Cambridge Folk Festival that I attended and remember the feeling of walking on-site and just thinking this is going to be very special, that was the 30th and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 1 August, 2 August, 3 August 2014, 31 July, Afro celt Sound System, Americana, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cara Dillon, folk, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Richard Thompson, rock, roots, Rosanne Cash, Seth Lakeman, Sinead O'Connor | Leave a comment

News: FIRST NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 50th CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL

Posted on February 18, 2014 by jason

FESTIVAL HONOURED WITH THE GOOD TRADITION AWARD AT THE BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS 31 July & 1, 2, 3 August 2014 The legendary Van Morrison will make his debut at Cambridge Folk Festival this year, as headliner for its … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Cambridge Folk Festival, 25-28 July 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jason

Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge Friday 26th July It almost comes as a surprise reaching the festival site as it is right on the outskirts of Cambridge’s sprawling suburbs and the festival is in a lovely, green setting. It must be … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 25th-28th July 2013, Amadou & Mariam, Andy Irvine, Bellowhead, Cambridge, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Donal Lunny, Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, folk festival, Folk Roots, gig review, Heidi Talbot, Heritage Blues Orchestra, LAPD, Le Vent Du Nord, Liam O’Flynn, Paddy Glackin, Patsy Griffin, Planxty, Steeleye Span, The Levellers, Tommy Emmanuel | 1 Comment

News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FINAL LINE-UP

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jason

25, 26, 27, 28 JULY 2013 CHERRY HINTON HALL GROUNDS NEW NAMES Amadou & Mariam (Fri) The Staves (Sun) Tommy Emmanuel (Sat) Thea Gilmore (Sat) The Rambling Boys of Pleasure (Sat/Sun) Darrell Scott (Fri) Emily Barker & The Red Clay … Continue reading →

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News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACTS FOR OPENING NIGHT

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jason

25, 26, 27, 28 JULY 2013 CHERRY HINTON HALL GROUNDS The Cambridge Folk Festival is pleased to announce the first names for this year’s Festival. Playing on Stage 2 on the opening Thursday night of the Festival will be: Lucy … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Cambridge Folk Festival, Kathyrn Roberts & Sean Lakeman., Lucy Rose, Willy Mason | Leave a comment

Backstage Hero – Neil Jones

Posted on July 26, 2012 by jason

Neil Jones is Business & Marketing Manager for the Cambridge Folk Festival/Cambridge Corn Exchange and a presenter of the Star Radio Rock Show… How did you become involved in the music business? I’ve worked in theatres and music venues all … Continue reading →