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Somerset Children in Care, Voice of the child awards 'Inspirational talk'

Ange Hardy — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:11:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/somerset-children-in-care-voice-of-the-child-awards-inspirational-talk

2018 Tour Dates, BBC Radio 3, and a new project...!

Ange Hardy — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:42:00 +0000

I hope you're all enjoying this rather wonderful wet-and-windy February :) Touring for 2018 has started! WOOO! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/2018-tour-dates-bbc-radio-3-and-a-new-project

Proud to be a patron of LCM (Laurel Canyon Music)

Ange Hardy — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:50:00 +0000

I'm really delighted to announce that I've been asked to be a patron of LCM (Laurel Canyon Music). | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/lcm-patronage

Folk Findings voted "LCM Radio Show of the Year"

Ange Hardy — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

We're delighted to have won our first award as radio presenters. Folk Findings has been voted "LCM Radio Show of the Year". | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-findings-lcm-radio-show-of-the-year

THE POWER OF MUSIC

Ange Hardy — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:25:00 +0000

A beautiful thing happened yesterday... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-power-of-music

Last 24 hours for some pre-order options - don't forget to order!

Ange Hardy — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:34:00 +0100

If you've not yet pre-ordered, we're down to the last 24 hours of availability for any of the options that involve inlay printing... because the mastered files are back from New York and we'll be sending the album off for replicating this weekend! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/last-chance

Why you won't be able to see the duo in 2018...

Ange Hardy — Thu, 25 May 2017 10:49:00 +0100

Recording, releasing and touring Findings with Lukas has been a high point of my career. I’ve loved it. It’s been an amazing journey... but my next release is going to be a solo album, and Lukas has many exciting plans for touring and travelling (which means he'll be out of the country for quite a lot of next year with his lovely lady), so we're not booking any duo dates for 2018. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/why-you-wont-be-able-to-see-the-duo-in-2018

The Findings Match Game - Prizes!

Ange Hardy — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:23:00 +0000

We're very excited to announce the prizes for the match game winners. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-findings-match-game-prizes

Folk Artist Gone T-Total... so how exactly does that work?

Ange Hardy — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-artist-gone-t-total-so-how-exactly-does-that-work

The Blazing Stump Folk Club, Geoff Lakeman & More!

Ange Hardy — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 14:19:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-blazing-stump-folk-club-geoff-lakeman-and-more

Kubla Khan - painted by Tamsin Rosewell

Ange Hardy — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:46:00 +0100

The ever amazing Tamsin Rosewell, painter of folk songs, painted Kubla Khan as we recorded it on Esteesee. Today, on Coleridge's birthday, we thought it would be nice to share it. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/kubla-khan-painted-by-tamsin-rosewell

'Folk Findings', our new radio show on Blues and Roots Radio

Ange Hardy — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-findings-on-blues-and-roots-radio

Findings Radio Play for the week of Monday 10th October

Ange Hardy — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findings-radio-play-for-the-week-of-monday-10th-october

Findings Radio Play for the week of Monday 3rd October

Ange Hardy — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:00:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findings-radio-play-for-the-week-of-monday-3rd-october

What's with all the trees???

Ange Hardy — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/whats-with-all-the-trees

Findings Radio Play for the week of Monday 26th September

Ange Hardy — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:41:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findings-radio-play-for-the-week-of-monday-26th-september

So, you’ve never been to a folk gig or a concert night at a folk club?

Ange Hardy — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0100

Something that comes up time and time again within the folk world is that there aren’t enough young people in the audience at gigs. So, if you like music but you haven’t been to one of these nights then perhaps it’s worth reading this. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/never-been-to-a-folk-gig

Findings Radio Play for the week of Monday 19th September

Ange Hardy — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:41:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findings-radio-play-for-the-week-of-mon-19th

Findings Radio Play for the week of Monday 12th September

Ange Hardy — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:41:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findings-radio-play-for-the-week-of-mon-12th

Anyone fancy a warm fuzzy feeling? ;) #helpneeded

Ange Hardy — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:09:00 +0100

Can you help to find a home for any tour flyers or posters to help us promote our 'Findings' tour? | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/anyone-fancy-a-warm-fuzzy-feeling-helpneeded

The pre-order limited edition gold and silver plated necklaces are now here!

Ange Hardy — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:05:00 +0100

One of the exclusive pre-order options for the album is the limited edition gold and silver plated necklaces - we've only made 10 of each! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/gold-and-silver-plated-necklaces

Another one of those moments where I have to pinch myself

Ange Hardy — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 09:48:00 +0100

Eeek! I'm utterly thrilled to have had the opportunity to invite both Kathryn Roberts and Nancy Kerr to sing with me on a song on Findings! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/another-one-of-those-moments

Live session on BBC Radio 2 - September 14th

Ange Hardy — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:50:00 +0100

Lukas and I are delighted to have been invited onto the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show on September 14th for a live session on the day of the official release of Findings - September 14th 2016. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/live-bbc-radio-2-session

#FolkFavourite - FATEA

Ange Hardy — Thu, 12 May 2016 11:29:00 +0100

FATEA is an incredible folk resource and is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable and important platforms for emerging folk artists out there. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folkfavourite-fatea

#FolkFavourite - Laurel Canyon Music

Ange Hardy — Tue, 03 May 2016 11:12:00 +0100

It is with a very grateful heart that I add Laurel Canyon Music to my list of #FolkFavourites. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folkfavourite-laurel-canyon-music

Find Folk Friday - a big list!

Ange Hardy — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:05:00 +0100

A few weeks ago I asked on Twitter and Facebook for some suggestions of new things to listen to. The amount of suggestions was absolutely vast! So, I've de-duplicated them, found links, and presented them all here for us all to work our way through :) This isn't a comprehensive list of music, it's just a comprehensive list of the albums that were suggested to me. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/find-folk-friday-a-big-list

#TwitterFolkSong

Ange Hardy — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:34:00 +0100

A communal song where each line is written by twitter followers within the boundaries of the 140 character tweet! Starting with just one man on the road... I wonder where his journey will take him? | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/twitterfolksong

Songs From Today - Day 4

Ange Hardy — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000

A song for Mother's Day! It was all over the papers today, and it was just about the only happy story we could find! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/songs-from-today-day-4

Songs From Today - Day 3

Ange Hardy — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

After the loss of some of our artistic greats this year, yet another left us this week, Frank Kelly. Our song this song reflects on the undying legacy left behind by creative souls. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/songs-from-today-day-3

Songs From Today - Day 2

Ange Hardy — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:33:00 +0000

The papers today were full of the story of Manfred Fritz Bajorat, a German sailor whose remarkably preserved remains were found by a fisherman in yacht off the coast of Phillipines. We found a collection of work by Barry Cornwall (1787–1874) in the Vaughn Williams Memorial library which included the line "death whenever he come to me shall come on the wide unbounded sea", and wrote the song for Manfred Fritz Bajorat around that phrase. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/songs-from-today-day-2

Songs From Today - Day 1

Ange Hardy — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:18:00 +0000

Day 1 of our Creative Artist Residency at Cecil Sharp House with EFDSS. We drank coffee. Got some papers. Read papers and drew doodles. Wrote a few songs. Recorded one of then. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/songs-from-today-day-1

BBC Radio 6 'Tom Robinson' / BBC Radio 3 'The Verb' / The Mike Harding Show

Ange Hardy — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:11:00 +0000

Last week was a little bit special! Here's how you can catch up and listen again! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bbc-radio-6-tom-robinson-bbc-radio-3-the-verb-the-mike-harding-show

Saturday 30th January @ 9:30pm - Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music

Ange Hardy — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:59:00 +0000

Tonight I'll be LIVE on air at BBC 6 Music with Tom Robinson! I’m really looking forward to talking to Tom about my journey so far while he picks his favourite tracks from my back catalogue (oh my word that’s a surreal sentence to write!). | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/tom-robinson-bbc-6-music

BBC Radio 3 - "The Verb" - tonight at 10pm!

Ange Hardy — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:12:00 +0000

Tonight I'm on “The Verb” on BBC radio 3 with Ian McMillan, along with the wonderful Isy Suttie (actress, writer, comedian) Lisa Jen Brown (lead singer from 9BACH) and Fiona Lesley Bennet (Poetry Exchange). Listen live from 10pm! BBC Radio 3. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-verb-tonight-at-10pm

I’m all set for two BBC sessions in one week!

Ange Hardy — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

This week sees me making my first visit to broadcasting house in London for a live interview with Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music - and in the same week I’m heading up to MediaCityUK in Salford for a session on “The Verb” on BBC Radio 3. HUZZAH! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bbc-week

FATEA Tradition Award

Ange Hardy — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000

The Tradition Award is presented to the act that have traditional folk at the root of their sound and use it to inspire new songs, tunes and arrangements… and the shortlist was EFDSS (The English Folk Dance and Song Sociey) formed in 1932 and the Feis Rois music school in the Scottish Highlands which has just celebrating it’s 30th anniversary. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/fatea-tradition-award

The Esteesee Team: 2015 Awards

Ange Hardy — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:37:00 +0000

FATEA Tradition Award 2015 The Telegraph's Best Folk Albums of 2015 Album of the year 2015 - FolkWords... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-esteesee-team-2015-awards

My Album/Song of the Year 2015

Ange Hardy — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:37:00 +0000

My personal favourites from the year to add to your birthday lists :-) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/my-album-song-of-the-year-2015

Now performing as a duo: Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater

Rob Swan — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:56:00 +0000

We’re delighted to officially announce that “Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater” have formed a duo and are touring together in 2015/16. A new duo album is being written and will be released as part of a high-profile national tour in October 2016. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/now-performing-as-a-duo-ange-hardy-and-lukas-drinkwater

Buying for Christmas? New offer and final posting dates

Ange Hardy — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:11:00 +0000

Buying for Christmas? There's lots of offers on my website! The final date for orders (within the UK) to be delivered before Christmas is 11am on Monday 21st. Orders after that may arrive after Christmas. You can also now buy my new Christmas single "When Christmas Day is Near". As an extra special bonus ALL orders placed between now on the 21st will receive a free copy of that single too! :) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/christmas

Kipper!

Ange Hardy — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:19:00 +0000

It’s amazing what weight just one mean word had on my entire life. Looking back I realize that I never actually smelt of fish. But because I believed that I must have done it changed me forever. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/kipper

The "Along the Coleridge Way" tour is getting closer!

Ange Hardy — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:07:00 +0100

Esteesee is getting good reviews and Along the Coleridge Way is close to starting :-) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-along-the-coleridge-way-tour-is-getting-closer

Support Artists, Buy In Advance #SABIA

Ange Hardy — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0100

As a full time musician, and someone who has a very active role in organising and holding concerts myself, I think it's really important that we try and promote advance ticket sales. In recent months it feels like there's been a bit of a shift away from people booking in advance, and that can make organising concerts really stressful for those involved... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/support-artists-buy-in-advance-sabia

The new SINGLE and BBC RADIO 2

Ange Hardy — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:08:00 +0100

I'm very excited to let you know that the new album single for ‪Esteesee‬ will be released on Wednesday following it's first airplay on the BBC Radio 2 ‪#‎FolkShow‬ with Mark Radcliffe | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-new-single-and-bbc-radio-2

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #14

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:20:00 +0100

Neil King's Along the Tracks / Blues & Roots Radio Track 14 "Elegy for Coleridge" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-14

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #13

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:15:00 +0100

Steve Clarke’s Strange Brew / Cullin FM Track 13 "Along the Coleridge Way" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-13

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #12

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:10:00 +0100

Rick Stuart’s Roots & Fusion / Pure Radio Track 12 "Esteesee" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-12

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #11

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:00:00 +0100

The Richard Harris Folk & Blues Show/ Somer Valley FM Track 11 "Mother You Will Rue Me" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-11

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #10

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:55:00 +0100

A World of Difference with Roger Williams / Trent Sound Track 10 "Might is in the Mind" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-10

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #9

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:50:00 +0100

Chris Bowden’s Folk Show / Radio Wimborne Track 9 "Epitaph on an Infant" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-9

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #8

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:47:00 +0100

TODAY’S Radio Treasure Hunt take us to: Blues and Roots Radio For Brian Player Folk and Roots, Acoustic Radio from 10pm Where you can hear Track 8 of Esteesee "Pantisocracy" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-8

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #7

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:47:00 +0100

#7 "George” Gary Hazlehurst’s Folk Show / Stafford FM | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-7

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #6

Ange Hardy — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Track 6 "Kubla Khan" Tony Woolard (and possibly David Bond) with Folk Roots & Branches / 10 Radio | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-6

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #5

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:00:00 +0100

Track 5 "Friends of Three " On The Wood and The Wire / AHBS with Keith Peverly & Pat Thornby | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-5

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #4

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:50:00 +0100

Track 4 "William Frend" On The Readifolk Radio Show with Ian Freedman & Team / Blues and Roots Radio | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-4

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #3

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:47:00 +0100

Track 3 "The Curse of a Dead Man’s Eye" On Liz Franklin’s Folkal Point / Radio Teesdale | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-3

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #2

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:25:00 +0100

Track 2 of Esteesee: "My Captain" After Midnight with Noel Casey / Dublin City FM | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-2

The Folk Show Treasure Hunt Song #1

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:07:00 +0100

Track 1 of Esteesee: "The Foster-Mother’s Tale" 7pm: Classic Folk with Mike Norris / The Wireless | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-folk-show-treasure-hunt-track-1

Esteesee: The Folk Radio Treasure Hunt - Monday 17th August to Friday 28th August

Ange Hardy — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:00:00 +0100

The independent folk shows that have been a huge support over the past two years and I really like the idea of sending listeners on a bit of a folk radio-show treasure hunt…! So I’ve compiled 14 independent radio shows than are on air in a consecutive order between Monday 17th August and Friday 28th August, and each station is going to play one exclusive track from the new album in consecutive order. Then on Monday 31st of August all the radio stations get the full CD to share with listeners before the official release on September 24th. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/esteesee-the-folk-radio-treasure-hunt

'Mainly Norfolk' - for lovers of folk and geekery! #FolkFavourite

Ange Hardy — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:51:00 +0100

It may be the geek in me or the geek I live with (Rob is a web developer by trade) but for whatever reason… I do love a good website and combining that with my love of folk, I have become a bit of a ‘folk geek’ so you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across ‘Mainly Norfolk’. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/mainly-norfolk-for-lovers-of-folk-and-geekery

EFDSS 2015/16 Creative Artist Residencies - Songs from today

Ange Hardy — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0100

I'm absolutely delighted to have been offered a Creative Artist Residency by EFDSS (The English Folk Dance and Song Society). Over a period of five-days with Lukas Drinkwater and Steve Pledger we'll be researching and developing new song ideas and material based on stories from newspapers of the day. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/efdss-creative-artist-residency

Folk Radio Diary

Ange Hardy — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:30:00 +0100

I would like to build up a comprehensive diary of folk radio shows. If you are a Station, Presenter or a regular listener please share your folk show details with me and I will add it to the list. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-radio-diary

Ange Hardy Necklaces

Ange Hardy — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:46:00 +0100

Necklaces custom made with my logo! These were made to my design and measure about 3.2cm in diameter and come on a chain. I wore the master cast of this design to the 2015 Folk Awards :) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/ange-hardy-necklaces

#FolkFavourite: 'Blues & Roots Radio’

Ange Hardy — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:54:00 +0100

This week's #FolkFavourite is ‘Blues & Roots Radio’... an online radio station based in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON, Canada with offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. It hosts a number of folk shows hand picked from the cream of the folk world and gives them an international platform opening avenues for artists to be heard all over the world and for presenters to reach a much wider audience. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folkfavourite-blues-and-roots-radio

Be Nice :-)

Ange Hardy — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:41:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/be-nice

#FolkFavorite: Alan Cole of Folk Festival Photos fame!

Ange Hardy — Fri, 22 May 2015 10:14:00 +0100

Alan can be found at many concerts and festivals all over the country, taking beautiful photo’s capturing the heart of the live experience. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-favourite-alan-cole

#FindFolkFriday - How it works

Ange Hardy — Fri, 15 May 2015 09:56:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/findfolkfriday-how-it-works

This week's #FolkFavourite

Ange Hardy — Mon, 11 May 2015 19:26:00 +0100

A midweek “#FolkFavourite” to point you in the direction of a radio station, presenter, magazine, or otherwise folky person that deserves a few minutes of attention! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/this-weeks-folkfavourite

Find Folk Friday's & Folk Favourites!

Ange Hardy — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100

It’s been really hard to try and stay connected with everyone while I’m in the studio. Weekdays are spent in the studio, evenings preparing for the following day, and weekends spent catching up with the family and children. So… I’ve got a few new things I’m going to try and do to stay in touch. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/find-folk-fridays-and-folk-favourites

The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

Ange Hardy — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:02:00 +0100

In case you missed it (or blocked me on Twitter for talking about it too much... if you did, it's okay... they're over... come back!) this time last week I was at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards where I was nominated for the Horizon Award. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-bbc-radio-2-folk-awards

Esteesee: Newsletter and Pre-Orders

Ange Hardy — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:11:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/esteesee-pre-order-the-new-album-today

Album of the week: Blues & Roots Radio

Ange Hardy — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/album-of-the-week-blues-and-roots-radio

The final line-up of guest musicians for the new album

Ange Hardy — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 11:25:00 +0000

I am very, very, very excited to announce that Steve Knightley (“Show of Hands” / “Grow Your Own Gig”) will be joining me to provide some guest vocals on the album! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-final-line-up-of-guest-musicians-for-the-album-is

'Down and Left' (we're home!)

Ange Hardy — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:10:00 +0000

The ‘Up and Right’ mini tour was a huge success, Rob and I took our little VW Golf, laden with a full PA kit, 3 guitars, a bodhran, Shruti box, set of whistles, several bags of clothes and a cuddly fox named Alan that we collected on our travels from the rolling hills of Somerset to the beautiful shores of Tynemouth. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/down-and-left

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

Ange Hardy — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:04:00 +0000

So… I can’t quite believe I’m saying this… but I’ve just been nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bbc-radio-2-folk-awards

An update on the new album 'esteesee'

Ange Hardy — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:25:00 +0000

Studio time for my new album esteesee (pronounced ‘S T C’, the initials of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge) is now booked along with a roster of guest musicians that includes Patsy Reid on fiddle, voila and cello, Lukas Drinkwater on double bass, Alex Cummings on accordion, Jo May providing percussion, Kate Rouse as the damsel with the hammered dulcimer, Steve Pledger on backing vocals and a special guest appearance from David Milton, the Watchet town crier. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/an-update-on-the-new-album

"Up and Right" mini-tour

Ange Hardy — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:17:00 +0000

In February and March 2015 Ange is bringing her music to the North East of England, with a short tour of live radio sessions and gigs that passes through Stockport, Settle, Durham, Tynemouth and back through Leicestershire. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/up-and-right-mini-tour

FATEA Awards 'The Lament of The Black Sheep' Album of the Year

Ange Hardy — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:24:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/fatea-awards-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-album-of-the-year

R2 Magazine

Ange Hardy — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:55:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/r2-magazine

December Radio Play List & Links

Ange Hardy — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 19:25:00 +0000

This Blog will be updated weekly throughout December. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/december-radio-play-list-and-links

Christmas delivery

Ange Hardy — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 09:07:00 +0000

Orders placed after 9am on December 20th may not turn up for Christmas day with standard delivery. However if you still want to order within the UK mainland I've just added a new delivery option called "Special Delivery (order before 11am on the 23rd for Christmas Delivery)". You can also order all of my albums from Amazon using Amazon Prime. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/christmas-delivery

'The Little Holly Tree' - 2014 Christmas Single

Ange Hardy — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:47:00 +0000

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-little-holly-tree-2014-christmas-single

November newsletter

Ange Hardy — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:44:00 +0000

November has been a hugely significant month, I’ve worked incredibly hard and played just as hard too and created some of my most significant lifetime memories in the process! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/november-newsletter

Folk Show Playlist: A little diary of my favourite shows

Ange Hardy — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:11:00 +0000

I wanted a diary of shows that I regularly listen to and thought that as I have put it together, it may be nice to share it with you, so here it is...enjoy :-) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/folk-show-playlist-a-little-diary-of-my-favourite-shows

November Radio Play List & Links

Ange Hardy — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:06:00 +0000

This Blog will be updated weekly throughout November. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/november-radio-play-list-and-links

An evening at The Houses of Parliament!

Ange Hardy — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:24:00 +0000

I am absolutely thrilled to have been invited by Tamsin Rosewell to join her at The Houses of Parliament next Monday, where the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Folk Arts alongside the EFDSS and TRAC are holding a Transatlantic Showcase hosted by Kevin Brennan and Cerys Matthews. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/an-evening-at-the-houses-of-parliament

Amazon charts!

Ange Hardy — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:29:00 +0100

'The Lament of The Black Sheep' made #1 in Amazon's 'Hottest New Folk Releases' chart and found it's way to #6 in their 'Folk Download Chart' putting it in the top 400 in their entire download charts across all genres! wow :-) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/amazon-charts

October Radio Airplay and Links

Ange Hardy — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:48:00 +0100

The 'BBC Introducing Folk Residential at Halsway Manor. 'The Wood and The Wire' Album of the Week. Radio Warwickshire, an Interview with Tamsin Rosewell. Dublin City FM, my music goes home. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/october-radio-airplay-and-links

'The Lament of The Black Sheep' Album Launch.

Ange Hardy — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:24:00 +0100

So what have I got to say about the launch of 'The Lament of The Black Sheep'? Well I want to tell you about what came before and after it, because it was less 'an event' and more 'a gathering of souls' which was months in the planning, a whole weekend of merriment bookending the event, which itself lasted just a few short and surreal hours. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-album-launch

September Radio Play and Links

Ange Hardy — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:37:00 +0100

After the madness of launch of the new album I am finally catching up with my radio plays this month, as always, please support these show by listening to them and sharing your thoughts with the presenters who put so much time and effort in to supporting the music world, they love your feedback as much as I do. Thanks again to everyone who has played a track this month of who has listened to the shows. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/september-radio-play-and-links

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh FIVE STAR REVIEW IN THE TELEGRAPH ...boom!

Ange Hardy — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:04:00 +0100

It's very hard to even begin to put this last month into the words of a blog. It's been one of the most incredible, intense, immense, important, interesting and impractical months of my entire life... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-five-star-review-in-the-telegraph-boom

Recent BBC Radio 2 Folk Show airplay & complete August Radio Airplay list with links

Ange Hardy — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:27:00 +0100

It's been another good month for radio play, with The Lament of The Black Sheep getting its first spin on BBC Radio 2 :) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bbc-radio-2-and-august-airplay

BBC collaboration weekend at Halsway Manor

Ange Hardy — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:48:00 +0100

I have just spent a weekend filming with the BBC at Halsway manor for a BBC One Points West programme and a BBC Introducing project for BBC Radio Bristol and Somerset. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bbc-collaboration-weekend-at-halsway-manor

Radio Play links for the past week and next few days...

Ange Hardy — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:02:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/radio-play-links-for-the-past-week-and-next-few-days-2

The Iain Anderson Show ~ ALBUM OF THE WEEK ~ BBC Scotland

Ange Hardy — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:13:00 +0100

I am absolutely delighted to tell you that my new album 'The Lament of The Black Sheep' has been 'Album of The Weeek' on Iain Anderson's show on BBC Scotland this week (7-13th July 2014) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-iain-anderson-show-album-of-the-week-bbc-scotland

Radio Play links for the past week and next few days...

Ange Hardy — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:10:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/radio-play-links-for-the-past-week-and-next-few-days

Album of the Month! ~ FolkWords

Ange Hardy — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:10:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/album-of-the-month-folkwords

The Wisdom of Standing Still

Ange Hardy — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:31:00 +0100

| Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-wisdom-of-standing-still

Interview with Tim & John on FromeFM

Ange Hardy — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:10:00 +0100

I had a lovely time in the FromeFM studio playing a live session for Tim and John. We talk about The album and upcoming gigs, cover some of my story and I play a a mixture of songs from both albums. Apparently... all of Leicestershire was tuned in ;) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/interview-with-tim-and-john-on-fromefm

ADHD and Dyslexia... a new part of our journey!

Ange Hardy — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 20:48:00 +0100

So yesterday we had an official diagnosis letter confirming our daughter (Amy, 11, full of beans, fun, all singing all dancing bundle of joyous and flappy excitement) has severe ADHD and dyslexia. (we are still waiting for a possible diagnosis of ASD). We started her on medication yesterday. So, why am I blogging about this? | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/adhd-and-dyslexia-a-new-part-of-our-journey

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 16 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:32:00 +0100

Wow, what a long day! We managed to finish all of the edits today but only just, we finished the day with a mix of the first song and as we are now out of time, we have just 1 day to mix the 13 remaining tracks... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-16-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 15 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:13:00 +0100

How to make mixing and editing notes on 14 tracks after a ten hour day in the studio... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-15-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 14 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:19:00 +0100

I am at the B&B for the whole week and being away from home is hard but I just want to give a little shout out to my husband.... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-14-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 13 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:16:00 +0100

Today saw the start of my final week in the studio. Only 5 days left (five very long days, 10 hour days in fact! Starting at 8am and finishing at 6pm). I had to finish the final vocals tracks for five songs, The Tilling Bird, The Lament of the Black Sheep, The Foolish Heir, The Lost Soul and The Lullaby and managed to almost do four of them which was pretty good going. We now have four days to edit and mix the entire album! Eeeek! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-13-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 12 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:36:00 +0100

I found myself having no choice but to chuckle as I waited in the queue in co-op for my pint of milk on the way to the studio today. A chap in front of me stood with no shirt on alongside his slightly roundish lady friend who was proudly donning a strappy top and a rather sore looking burn line around her neck… yes, the first day of sun has arrived and we are proud to be British! Hehe... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-12-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 11 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:33:00 +0100

Tonight's blog is a little late due to the wine run on the way home and the fact that I've been lost in listening to these tracks on loop from the minute I got through the door, I just can't stop! We have had Lukas in the studio today... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-11-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 10 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:33:00 +0100

Epic day! It was incredible hearing the legend in the making, James Findlay, singing My songs! Amazing! His fiddle playing, bought out little accents in the songs that I didn't even know were there and as for his vocal work...well, just incredible. I can't wait to listen back to what we've done today. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-10-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 9 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:33:00 +0100

I am pooped! I squeezed every little tiny puff of fabulousness out of the lovely Jon Dyer today, the tones coming from his playing are simply breathtaking. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-9-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 8 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:08:00 +0100

Listening to these songs grow into the skin I have crafted for them is like watching a young child walk for the first time and then for them to fall into your lap for a big squeezie cuddle.... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-8-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 7 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:08:00 +0100

Curry! I need curry! And wine... yes, definitely wine! Red of course as that is always my celebratory tipple of choice, and today I feel I definitely have good reason to celebrate! I have had Alex in the studio all day and not only did we have a blast... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-7-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 6 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:08:00 +0100

So today we did lots of little fixes and a very amusing vocal on 'The Woolgatherer' I'm satisfied that I've really captured the heart of the song, unlike my vocal for 'The Cull' which I am afraid I will be needing to re-do. Win some lose some I guess... what I do know it that is has to be right. I will try again next week. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-6-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 5 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:45:00 +0100

Oops! Look at my (guitar picking) finger! I just had the most lovely warm bath in the hope of warming through the aches in my shoulders after tracking guitar all day and the plug got stuck! I tried to pull it out and it wouldn't budge so I gave it my best tug, at that, the chain hook bent and flung up past my fingers taking chunks of skin with it... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-5-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 4 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:29:00 +0100

I am sat here listening to the first 5 and a half tracks of my new album and I can honestly say: this is better than anything I could have hoped for, we have so far managed to capture these songs exactly how I heard them in my head! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-4-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 3 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:50:00 +0100

With it being Mothering Sunday yesterday I took the opportunity to embrace being a mother and to embrace my mother too. What a lovely day. I was woken with a box of chocolates... (literally, my 2 year old threw them at my face! Bless him!)... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-3-in-the-studio

What's this "pre-ordering" thing all about?

Ange Hardy — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:32:00 +0000

We're down to the last few days in which you can pre-order 'The Lament of the Black Sheep'… and a few people have been saying: “Pre-ordering? What's that then?!” | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/whats-this-pre-ordering-thing-all-about

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 2 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:25:00 +0000

Well, today started with a bit of a bump as we flew into a vocal track only to find distortion in the mic caused by dust in the faders so it was nearly an hour before we managed to clear the line and get some vocal tracks down but when we did I surprised even myself with one of the most beautiful vocal performances of my life! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-2-in-the-studio

Recording 'The Lament of the Black Sheep' ~ Day 1 in the studio

Ange Hardy — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:32:00 +0000

I walked into beehive studio in Middlezoy armed with a pint of milk, a jar a coffee and my guitar, hugged Olly like it had been a year since I last saw him (which it had) and then proceeded to make coffee and music as if I'd never left. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/recording-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep-day-1-in-the-studio

Forlorn Land ~ The Story Behind The Song

Ange Hardy — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:44:00 +0000

A battle cry for the suffering and injustice of war, and the voicelessness of the individual. Recorded with a ten part harmony. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/forlorn-land-the-story-behind-the-song

You can now pre-order "The Lament of the Black Sheep"

Ange Hardy — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:37:00 +0000

There is now a new website for the new album. The new website has got the album artwork, track listings and lyrics on it... and between today and March 31st you can pre-order your copy of my new album! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/you-can-now-pre-order-the-lament-of-the-black-sheep

'White As Snow'- The Story Behind The Song

Ange Hardy — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:50:00 +0000

A tale inspired by a scene in the film “Another Earth”. This song was written while sitting at my kitchen table during the heavy snowfall of March 2013... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/white-as-snow-the-story-behind-the-song

My Old Man - The Story Behind the Song

Ange Hardy — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:01:00 +0000

'My Old Man' draws from my personal relationship with my father who left my family when I was 5 years old. It started with me humming the chorus in my car. I often find myself writing when I'm alone in the car, frustratingly it is very difficult to harness what I write when I've hands on the wheel and eyes on the road... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/my-old-man-the-story-behind-the-song

My Contribution to Radio 2's Cecil Sharp Collection - 'Claudy Banks'

Ange Hardy — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:52:00 +0000

Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe has launched a campaign to collect 21st century recordings of Cecil Sharps work in order to compile a collection of 3 traditional songs, The Seeds Of Love, Claudy Banks and Barbara Allen . My contribution was my version of 'Claudy Banks' which I learnt and then recorded on garageband in my kitchen in just one evening | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/my-contribution-to-radio-2s-cecil-sharp-collection-claudy-banks

'Mother Willow Tree' - The Story Behind The Song

Ange Hardy — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:57:00 +0000

I wrote 'Mother Willow Tree' specifically for 'Bare Foot Folk'. It was the second to last song I wrote for the album (the final song written was 'Young Martha's Well'). It was hugely inspired by three sources... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/mother-willow-tree-the-story-behind-the-song

The lovely Mike Harding says the nicest of things!

Ange Hardy — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:48:00 +0000

It'll be interesting to see when Ange does another album whether she carry's on writing stuff which is very very rootsy and very very folky, I do like her stuff... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-lovely-mike-harding-says-the-nicest-of-things

Crafty Father John, the comic behind the song...

Ange Hardy — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:35:00 +0000

I have finally managed to find the comic I saw on Facebook which lead to me writing the song 'Craft Father John" | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/crafty-father-john-the-comic-behind-the-song

Fatea Magazine's "Female Vocalist of the Year 2013"

Ange Hardy — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:13:00 +0000

I was delighted to have been nominated for Fatea Magazine's "Female Vocalist of the Year 2013"... and I was absolutely blown away by winning the award during last night's live broadcast! :) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/fatea-magazines-female-vocalist-of-the-year-2013

Warwick Folk Festival 2014

Ange Hardy — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 13:10:00 +0000

I've been shortlisted to open the main stage at Warwick Folk Festival on the Saturday night this year and I need your votes! You can vote EVERY DAY in January... please do! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/warwick-folk-festival-2014

The year I decided to be a folk musician...

Ange Hardy — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:37:00 +0000

In May this year (was it really only this year!?) I decided to release a 'Folk' album and try my luck at being a 'Folk Musician'. I kicked off my shoes, called the album 'Bare Foot Folk'... and it's gone pretty well...! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-year-i-decided-to-be-a-folk-musician

Interview and review with Albion Magazine

Ange Hardy — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:53:00 +0000

"This breathtaking collection of contemporary and personal folk songs can stand alongside anything by Kate Rusby or Kathryn Roberts. It has proved to be an album to which I've returned time and again." | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/interview-and-review-with-albion-magazine

“Ange Hardy - Elven Queen”

Ange Hardy — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:16:00 +0000

A beautiful Gift from a wonderfully talented young artist... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/ange-hardy-elven-queen

Ange is Going off the Grid!

Ange Hardy — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:26:00 +0000

Ange is 'going off the grid' for 7 days to raise money for the DEC Philippines Appeal, no phone, no Lap top, no texting, no internet! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/anges-going-off-the-grid

FATEA Showcase Sessions

Ange Hardy — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:21:00 +0000

I am honoured to have been selected to have a track from 'Bare Foot Folk' showcased on this new album which is free to download as part of the wonderful FATEA Showcase Sessions. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/fatea

The Bare Foot Folk Live tour... how great was that!

Ange Hardy — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:28:00 +0000

A few thoughts, reflections and thanks now that this chapter comes to a close... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-bare-foot-folk-live-tour

'Bare Foot Folk Live' video of 'Daughter Dear Daughter'

Ange Hardy — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 09:45:00 +0100

A little 'Tour Taster' | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk-live-video-of-daughter-dear-daughter

Mike Harding playing a track from Bare Foot Folk

Ange Hardy — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:13:00 +0100

Folk broadcasting LEGEND Mike Harding is playing a track from Bare Foot Folk on his wonderful show THIS SUNDAY! Yay! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/mike-harding

Bare Foot Folk goes on Tour in Devon and Somerset

Rob Swan — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:00:00 +0100

Bare Foot Folk goes on Tour in Devon and Somerset. Read for more details! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk-tour

Bare Foot Folk Launch at Silver Street.

Ange Hardy — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:55:00 +0100

It is done! I can hardly believe that I am saying this but that little dream I had of my rootsy folky album has become a big reality and is now a fully launched, globally released folk album... yay :-) | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk-launch-at-silver-street

Bare Foot Folk Album Launch Concert

Rob Swan — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:00 +0100

Bare Foot Folk is almost here so it's time to book your tickets to the launch night to hear the album performed live, to get yourself a copy and get it signed in person by Ange. 8pm, Saturday May 25th. Be there! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk-album-launch-concert

Bare Foot Folk is BBC Somerset Album of the week!

Ange Hardy — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:00:00 +0100

Bare Foot Folk is the BBC Somerset 'album of the week' all week next week - make sure you listen! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk-is-bbc-somerset-album-of-the-week

New Album 'Bare Foot Folk'

Ange Hardy — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:23:00 +0000

Exciting times...I'm in the studio Next week recording my new album "Bare Foot Folk" which is due for release at the end of May.

'Bare Foot Folk' will be a 'true' representation of me as an artist, my roots. It will be just me and my guitar with a warm layer of vocal harmonies so that I can recreate each song live with my looping machine when on tour. No tricks. No 'fluff' just me...a folk singer songwriter, sharing my story. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/new-album-bare-foot-folk

Wiveliscombe Street Fair and Carnival Day Music

Ange Hardy — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:43:00 +0100

What a beautiful day and a lovely event! Thank you to all of the organisers who worked so hard to make it happen. I sang in the gardens while running... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/wiveliscombe-street-fair-and-carnival-day-music

Fundraising Day Yeovil

Ange Hardy — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:02:00 +0100

A huge WELL DONE to the organisers of Fundraising Day Yeovil for raising a massive £850 for Yeovil's children's ward! I was so pleased to be a part of such a worthy event and loved every minute of it ...despite the rain! Well done x | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/fundraising-day-yeovil

The Ghost on the Moors

Ange Hardy — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:34:00 +0100

I've finally done it...I've managed to compose and perform my first ever song on the piano! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-ghost-on-the-moors

Kilvestock

Ange Hardy — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:18:00 +0100

Kilvestock was a fantastic event, the sun was shining, the music was awesome and the event managed to raise over £2500 for the Kilve cricket club! Thank you so much to the organisers for allowing me to be a part of it. | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/kilvestock

The '50/90' Challenge...

Ange Hardy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:37:00 +0100

50 songs in 90 days! The 50/90 challenge is a follow on directly from FAWM but is rather a more intense and insane challenge to write and record 50 songs in 90 days and guess what? Yup...I'm taking part! | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-50-90-challenge

'The Noise'

Ange Hardy — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:44:00 +0100

'The Noise' was a local community event put on by local churches and I really had a fantastic time playing there....in the back of a lorry! that was a first!... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/the-noise

Final few weeks of 'Windmills and Wishes' reduced price offer.

Ange Hardy — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:28:00 +0100

We're down to the final few weeks of 'Windmills and Wishes' reduced price offer... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/final-few-weeks-of-windmills-and-wishes-reduced-price-offer

"Bare Foot Folk"

Ange Hardy — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:22:00 +0100

I am moving in the new year to live in a sweet little country village near Watchet where there is a thriving folk scene. Here I plan to find my roots both in home and in my music and so I have decided to start a band... the "Bare Foot Folk" band. Do you play an instrument?... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/bare-foot-folk

"Pop 'n' Grow" charity single

Ange Hardy — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:05:00 +0100

I'm currently re-recording 'Two hearts not one' as a charity single for "pop 'n' Grow" ... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/pop-n-grow-charity-single

Home Farm Festival 2012

Ange Hardy — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:44:00 +0100

I played on the Orchard stage this year ...in the cider tent... | Read more here: https://www.angehardy.com/news/article/home-farm-festival-2012