Fancy checking out my Top Ten of 2020? Of course you do! Follow the link here for more info! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2020/12/billy-roughs-top-10-albums-of-2020/
Author Archives: Billy Rough
Leveret: Variations Live
This is beautiful. Well worth checking this out: Leveret: Variations Live | Folk Radio
Various: Working River: Songs and Music of the Thames
Some rather fine stuff from #FolktreeRecordings:Various – Working river: Songs and music of the Thames | Folk Radio
Katie McNally Trio: Now More Than Ever
The talented trio return with some magical Cape Breton and Scottish tunes! Katie McNally Trio: Now More Than Ever | Folk Radio
Lau: Folk Songs
Cracking new EP from the Lau boys! Well worth a listen!
The 19th Street Band: Diamond in the Rough
Fun little bit of Americana, Bluegrass and Celtic Roots: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2020/11/the-19th-street-band-diamond-in-the-rough/
Niamh Regan: Hemet
Beautiful debut from Niamh Regan. Well worth a listen: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2020/11/niamh-regan-hemet/
Ross Ainslie: Vana
The inimitable Ross Ainslie is back with a rather beautiful new album. Read about it here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2020/10/ross-ainslie-vana/
A ‘penchant for the dramatic’: Rothenstein and Modern Theatre
Not that familiar a name today, but in the late 19th and early 20th century William Rothenstein was one of England’s most intriguing artists. Follow the link below to discover more about his relationship with the British theatre. Enjoy!
‘My name is Pistol called…’ William Mollison, George Henry and the challenge of theatre portraiture
During my research into The Orchar Collection, I came across this painting by the Scottish artist George Henry of the Dundee born actor William Mollison. Well, Scottish Art and the Theatre? This was too much of a draw for me! So I wrote a little piece on it for The British Art Journal (XV, 2, p. 54-58)
Rough's Drafts 