The Folk Forecast: 11–17 Jan 2021

Featuring Christy Moore, Martin Carthy, Celtic Connections, the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival, a fundraiser for Halsway Manor and the chance to share your views.

Hello, friends. As the UK plunges into its third lockdown, I think we all need something to cheer us up. Luckily, the next week has lots in store to keep us amused, including Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival, Celtic Connections and gigs from Martin Carthy, Christy Moore and Gilmore & Roberts. This issue covers a week rather than a fortnight, as it was get…