Take all your problems and rip 'em apart. Oh, oh, oh, carry them off in a shopping cart.
Jack White. Philosopher and musician.
The year-long absence of folk festivals has deprived us all of concerts, dances, sessions and workshops and the opportunity to travel and gather with our friends. For folk festival traders the loss has been equivalent to the cancellation of Christmas for 'normal' shops. Few of us can resist the compulsion to spend a few quid at a festival - whether it's on a musical instrument, a CD, LP or tune book, a souvenir T-shirt, something crafty in leather or silver, or an item of regrettable headwear.
It is, however, incredibly easy to buy online and have everything delivered to your door. What better way to spend a lockdown than by re-cluttering your home with cool folk stuff? Here's where to find it...
HOBGOBLIN MUSIC
Desirable acoustic instruments of all kinds, and song, tune and tutor books. Everything for musicians - from absolute beginners to advanced players. Long-established folk music specialists and lovely people!
MALLY PRODUCTIONS
VETERAN MAIL ORDER
Specialist record label and purveyors of obscure, hardcore traditional music on CD. Also lovely people! SHOP
HEDINGHAM FAIR
Karen & Colin Cater's emporium of beautiful things related to traditional music, dance and song; folk tales, calendar customs and paganism. Cards, books, jewellery, t-shirts, pottery and much more. SHOP
ROBIN GOODFELLOW ART
Striking original artworks and commissions by Jake Rowlinson. SHOP
CUSTY'S MUSIC SHOP
Established in 1992, this little pink shop in Ennis, Co. Clare, is justly legendary amongst Irish traditional music enthusiasts worldwide. Custy's huge range of independently-released CDs and its exceptional customer service make it well worth an online visit! SHOP
