A picture of Rachel in her hospital bed with a large plaster on her chest, and a scar on her shoulder. She is smiling and wearing her trade-mark glasses.

As you may know, we had to cancel our plans for spring/summer 2026 for health reasons.

The good news is that Rachel had her heart operation last week and she is now focussing on recovery. We plan to be back in action as soon as we're all fit and well. We'll keep you posted!

Twilight, by Rob Stott track by Rob Stott

We’re currently having a pause in our musical activities - don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it!

In the meantime, Rob is pottering around with some musical ideas. Check ‘em out here:

robstott.bandcamp.com/music/

#newmusic #ambient

18 November 2025 YouTube video by christopher mcnally in association @humberground

Footage from Cherry’s Bar in Hull last month - jolly party track O Death. Top marks for Tracey re-assembling her fiddle during the intro!

#folk #folkmusic #fiddle

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Compendia Galore!

You can find the latest Compendium (#240) and all previous shows at www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...

The original name for The Compendium was "John Reed's Progressive & Acoustic Compendium" but I got tired of the typing 😎

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If only! :-)

It's #BandcampFriday ! To celebrate, I've popped a limited edition clear vinyl repress of The Pendulum Swing on there PLUS you can now pre-order my new album via Bandcamp. Sure, your wrapped stats are wonderful, but today's a chance to support those artists in real time. katherinepriddy.bandcamp.com

The Old Crow Road The Old Crow Road formed in the summer of 2024 and soon became regulars at various folk and acoustic nights on the east coast of Yorkshire. The band take traditional British folk (and occasionally a ...

Hello! A slightly late reminder that it's Bandcamp Friday.

If you were thinking about getting a copy of our cover of @waterboysmusic.bsky.social 's classic Fisherman's Blues, then there's never been a better time!

theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com/music/

#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #folk #waterboys

The band stand on a sea wall with a stormy seascape behind them. The singer reaches upwards towards a logo saying "Fishermans Blues"

It's finally out! Check out our cover of @waterboysmusic.bsky.social classic Fisherman's Blues!

theoldcrowroad.hearnow.com

#waterboys #fishermansblues #folk #bigmusic #folkrock

The words “Fisherman’s Blues” hang in a stormy sky above the band. Rachel, the singer, holds her hands aloft.

Our version of The Waterboys’ classic will be available on streaming services from
Friday this week. Hope you like it!

#waterboys #folk

A screen grab of a review from Fatea magazine

Very pleased with this review. Thanks, @fateamagazine.bsky.social

#folk #ukfolkmusic

Glad you like it, and thanks
for sharing! :-)

A hurtling, fevered train crashing headlong into the heartland, like a cannon in the rain.

Another clue…

A fishing boat in heavy seas

New single out later this month… but what could it be? For a change, it’s not a traditional tune although it’s certainly has a folky feel.

#folk #yorkshire

O Death, by The Old Crow Road track by The Old Crow Road

The saying goes, "A dog is for life, not just for Xmas". In the same way, our spooky song "O Death" is not just for Halloween. If you've not heard it yet, check it out here!

theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com/track/o-death

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Thanks for sharing! Our favourite is the Ghost Chicken of Langtoft. :-)

The Old Crow Road The Old Crow Road formed in the summer of 2024 and soon became regulars at various folk and acoustic nights on the east coast of Yorkshire. The band take traditional British folk (and occasionally a ...

Happy Halloween! If you fancy a spooky tune to go with it, check out our version of the traditional tune O Death. Recorded in one dark evening in the Wold Newton Triangle (look it up!).

We hope you like it! theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com/music

#folk #halloween #traditionalmusic #folkmusic

Come see us at Beverley Folk festival 2026 We'll be bringing our unique take on traditional folk to Beverley Folk Festival in 2026. There will be more details in the new year, but get those dates in your diary if you're in the area!

Come see us at Beverley Folk festival 2026

We'll be bringing our unique take on traditional folk to Beverley Folk Festival in 2026. There will be more details in the new year, but get those dates in your diary if you're in the area!

Who's that playing Beverley Folk Festival next year? That's us, that is!

#folkmusic #festival #yorkshire

O Death, by The Old Crow Road track by The Old Crow Road

Spooky new take on a traditional song from us, just in time for #halloween We hope you like it!

#folk #halloween #spooky #ukfolkmusic #newmusic

theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com/track/o-death

Image shows the Amazing Radio logo

For them's of you who are interested in that sort of thing, our music is now also available on Amazing Radio: amazingradio.com/profile/theo...

@amazingradio.com

The band members are standing on Whitby harbour wall with a big storm brewing out to sea. Rachel is in the middle and has her hands in the air as if welcoming the storm.

Hello! Today is Bandcamp Friday, when the artist gets 100% of any purchase on Bandcamp.

So, if you were toying with buying one or more of our lovely songs (or anyone else's), then today would be a great time!

theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com/music

#ukfolkmusic #bandcampfriday #bandcamp #folk

Fan-led review of music - Committees - UK Parliament Take part in the fan-led review of music. A fan-led review of live music has been launched by MPs, with the aim of improving the sustainability of grassroots live and electronic music to safeguard the...

I know it looks boring, but please find the time to complete this if you are a fan of music. committees.parliament.uk/work/9161/fa...
It's a chance to have your say. Fatea's mantra is giving artists a voice, well here's a chance for you to use your voice in support of the music we love.

Guitarist sat on steps, fingerpicking an acoustic guitar.

View from behind the stage showing the band looking out towards the audience. The beautiful stained glass window and architecture of St Mary's church can be seen in the background.

View from the side of the stage of the band in full flight.

View from behind the stage of Rachel of The Old Crow Road. Rob can be seen playing guitar behind her (from this angle) and tapestries can be seen further back still, hanging from the church wall.

Some great photos taken at our recent concert at St Mary's Church in South Dalton during a fairly dramatic storm. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to come and listen!

#folk #folkmusic #beverley #ukfolk #church

The interior of St Mary’s church showing a high vaulted ceiling, pews and an intricately tiled floor. Tracey, the violinist with The Old Crow Toad can be seen walking down the aisle to where a PA system is being set up.

An amazing venue for last nights gig - although incredibly cold, with a storm raging outside.

St Mary’s Church, South Dalton, East Riding of Yorkshire

#folkmusic #churches #yorkshire

Thanks for playing us! :-)

Sounds amazing! Nice work. :-)

I Wish The Wars Were All Over, by The Old Crow Road track by The Old Crow Road

Thanks for playing us! Head over to theoldcrowroad.bandcamp.com if you’d like to hear more. Take care.

New Release! I Wish The Wars Were All Over Our new single, "I Wish The Wars Were All Over" is out today on all the major streaming platforms. That said, we'd always prefer you grabbed your copy from Bandcamp so some of your hard earned pennies end up in our pockets, and not those of some shady tech millionaire. Click to get your copy

New single available on streaming platforms today! :-) We hope you like it.