Black Dog Radio

Black Dog Radio You can expect to hear a mix of trad, folk, indie, reggae, rock, jazz and anything else that takes our fancy. Cheers,

Andy (Mia & Bertie)

Listen live, Saturday mornings 9am UK time at:

https://www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdogradio/

Hi Folks, welcome to Black Dog Radio, where we play the finest in contemporary folk, world, roots, acoustic music and beyond from Belper, Derbyshire. The only requirement for the music is that it must come from the heart.

Here’s show #433 that went out on Saturday 16/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:Marie Fielding - Mhairi Hall - M...
18/08/2025

Here’s show #433 that went out on Saturday 16/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Marie Fielding - Mhairi Hall - Malin Lewis – Sian – Tryst - John Dew – Suthering - Martin Simpson - Susy Wall - This Is the Kit - Amit Dattani - Cath Harney - John Homer - Mike Reid & Joe Henry - TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project - Fay Hield - Graham Mackenzie & Rory Matheson - Tom Houston featuring Phil Alexander - Paul Harrison – Divorce - The Waifs - The Avett Brothers - Shovels & Rope & Gregory Alan Isakov – RURA - Duncan Chisholm & Ross Ainslie

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ is the mighty, “Handful of Earth” by Dick Gaughan which was released in 1981.

Here’s show #433 that went out on Saturday 16/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Marie Fielding - Mhairi Hall - Malin Lewis – Sian – Tryst - John Dew – Suthering - Martin Simpson - Susy Wall - This Is the Kit - Amit Dattani - Cath Harney - John Homer - Mike Reid & Joe Henry - TEUD: Th...

Here’s show #432 that went out on Saturday 09/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:Ólafur Arnalds & Talos – Talos -...
11/08/2025

Here’s show #432 that went out on Saturday 09/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Ólafur Arnalds & Talos – Talos - Paul Harrison - John Dew - Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy – Sian - Karen Marshalsay - Katie Nicholas - The Deep Blue - Trevor Hansbury - Metagama Ensemble - McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle – The Johnny Quinn Macs (John McSherry, Brendan Quinn & Francis McIlduff) - Martin Simpson - Dick Gaughan - The Felice Brothers - Cormac O Caoimh - The Islay Sessioners - Bob Brozman, John McSherry & Dónal O'Connor - John McSherry & Michael McGoldrick - Damien O'Kane & David Kosky – Dàimh - From The Ground – Huartan

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ is my personal epiphany, “The Storm” by Moving Hearts which was released in 1985. A totally life changing listen for me.

Here’s show #432 that went out on Saturday 09/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos – Talos - Paul Harrison - John Dew - Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy – Sian - Karen Marshalsay - Katie Nicholas - The Deep Blue - Trevor Hansbury - Metagama Ensemble - McGoldrick...

Good morning folks. I think it's going to be a warm one today here in Belper today, I hope you are well and all is brigh...
09/08/2025

Good morning folks. I think it's going to be a warm one today here in Belper today, I hope you are well and all is bright with yourselves

Three hours of beautiful music on the way for you.

Grab a brew, and join us live at nine!

Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre

Here’s show #431 that went out on Saturday 02/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:Sarah-Jane Summers, Juhani Silvo...
04/08/2025

Here’s show #431 that went out on Saturday 02/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Sarah-Jane Summers, Juhani Silvola - Allison Lupton - Pratibha Singh Baghel - Matt Carmichael - Ensemble C - Mishra & Deepa Shakti - Poor Creature – Saltaire - Metagama Ensemble - Graham Mackenzie & Rory Matheson - Anna McLuckie & Stuart McCallum - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Quinie – Gnoss - The Time Stealers - TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project - Clementine Lovell - Nick Harper – Mànran - Ian Prowse - Spiers & Boden - Ross & Ali - The Poozies

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was selected by our good friend Simon Glinn and is “The Star Spangled Molly” by Dé Danann which was released in 1979.

Here’s show #431 that went out on Saturday 02/08/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Sarah-Jane Summers, Juhani Silvola - Allison Lupton - Pratibha Singh Baghel - Matt Carmichael - Ensemble C - Mishra & Deepa Shakti - Poor Creature – Saltaire - Metagama Ensemble - Graham Mackenzie & Rory Math...

Good morning folks. It's a wee bit overcast again here in Belper today, I hope you are well and all is brighter with you...
02/08/2025

Good morning folks. It's a wee bit overcast again here in Belper today, I hope you are well and all is brighter with yourselves.

Three hours of beautiful music on the way for you.

Grab a brew, and join us live at nine!

Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre

Here’s show #430 that went out on Saturday 26/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Ruby Colley - House of Waters -...
28/07/2025

Here’s show #430 that went out on Saturday 26/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Ruby Colley - House of Waters - Matt Carmichael - Fergus McCreadie - Iain Morrison - Filkin's Drift – Quinie - Bruce Springsteen - Karine Polwart – Mànran - Ensemble C - Rushil Ranjan, Abi Sampa, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Ben Palmer - Nick Harper - Sam Carter - The Felice Brothers - Xabier Díaz & Adufeiras de Salitre - Francis McIlduff - Borja Baragaño – RURA - A.D.A.M – Huartan - Cushla

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ is “Prince Heathen” by Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick which was released in 1969.

Here’s show #430 that went out on Saturday 26/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Ruby Colley - House of Waters - Matt Carmichael - Fergus McCreadie - Iain Morrison - Filkin's Drift – Quinie - Bruce Springsteen - Karine Polwart – Mànran - Ensemble C - Rushil Ranjan, Abi Sampa, City of B...

Here’s show #429 that went out on Saturday 19/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach - ...
20/07/2025

Here’s show #429 that went out on Saturday 19/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach - Ólafur Arnalds & Talos - Paul Armfield - Fergus McCreadie - Poor Creature - Ross Ainslie - Findlay Napier & Megan Henwood - Tony Randle - The New Leaves - Clara Graziano - Dave Swarbrick & Martin Carthy - Ruth Hazleton - Clementine Lovell - Herding Cats - Findlay Napier – Divorce - John Wilks - Matt McGinn - Dean Frost - Maya Youssef, Al McSween, Elizabeth Nott & Mikelle Montolli - Borja Baragaño - Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie - Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes - Paul Towndrow - Mec Lir

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was selected by listener and long-time supporter of the show, David George from Auldearn and is the wonderful “Penguin Eggs” by Nic Jones, released in 1980.

Here’s show #429 that went out on Saturday 19/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach - Ólafur Arnalds & Talos - Paul Armfield - Fergus McCreadie - Poor Creature - Ross Ainslie - Findlay Napier & Megan Henwood - Tony Randle - The New Leaves - Clara Graziano - Dave ...

Good morning folks. It's a bit muggy here in Belper today and I think we are expecting a thuderstorm later.Three hours o...
19/07/2025

Good morning folks. It's a bit muggy here in Belper today and I think we are expecting a thuderstorm later.

Three hours of beautiful music on the way for you.

Grab a brew, and join us live at nine!

Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre

Here’s show #428 that went out on Saturday 12/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:A Spot on the Hill - Richard J. ...
13/07/2025

Here’s show #428 that went out on Saturday 12/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

A Spot on the Hill - Richard J. Birkin - Hania Rani - Brighde Chaimbeul - Hamish Napier - Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band – Fusionarium – FourWinds - Poor Creature - Grace Stewart-Skinner - The New Leaves - Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango - Griffin and Collier - Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver – Mànran – Àirdan - Lisa O'Neill - Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Foolin in Doolin – Flook - Ewen Henderson - Valtos

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was selected by my wife Lynne who chose the very first album she bought with her own money: “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor which was released in 1970.

Here’s show #428 that went out on Saturday 12/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from: A Spot on the Hill - Richard J. Birkin - Hania Rani - Brighde Chaimbeul - Hamish Napier - Ross Ainslie & The Sanctuary Band – Fusionarium – FourWinds - Poor Creature - Grace Stewart-Skinner - The New Leaves...

Good morning folks. It's going to be a scorcher here in Belper today and all over the country too.Three hours of beautif...
12/07/2025

Good morning folks. It's going to be a scorcher here in Belper today and all over the country too.

Three hours of beautiful, cooling music on the way for you.

Grab a brew, and join us live at nine!

Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre

Here’s show #427 that went out on Saturday 05/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:Outliers: Jenny Sturgeon & Boo H...
06/07/2025

Here’s show #427 that went out on Saturday 05/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from:

Outliers: Jenny Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdine - Grace Stewart-Skinner – Lankum - Brighde Chaimbeul - King Creosote - Kinnaris Quintet - Jessica Deutsch & Ozere - John Homer - Eliza Gilkyson - Clementine Lovell - Lorraine Nash – Sheelanagig – Àirdan - Nick Drake - Nigel Parry - Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver - Ewen Henderson – Melanie - Griffin and Collier - A.D.A.M

Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was selected by our good friend and long-time supporter of the show, Anni Campbell from Tain. Anni brought us the lovely “Easy” by Ralph McTell which was released in 1974.

Here’s show #427 that went out on Saturday 05/07/25, in which we have fine tracks from: Outliers: Jenny Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdine - Grace Stewart-Skinner – Lankum - Brighde Chaimbeul - King Creosote - Kinnaris Quintet - Jessica Deutsch & Ozere - John Homer - Eliza Gilkyson - Clementine Lovell - L...

Good morning folks. It's dry and a tad blowy here in Belper today, I think we're expecting a welcome drop of rain later....
05/07/2025

Good morning folks. It's dry and a tad blowy here in Belper today, I think we're expecting a welcome drop of rain later.

Three hours of beautiful music on the way for you.

Grab a brew, and join us live at nine!

Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre

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You can expect to hear a mix of Irish, Scottish, English and Welsh trad and folk music, along with a splash of music from around the globe. Join us live on Saturday mornings at 9am UK time here: http://black-dog-radio.com/live-player

Catch up with the shows on our Mixcloud page https://www.mixcloud.com/blackdogradio/

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Have a look at our website here https://black-dog-radio.com/ on which you’ll find details of the gigs we present here in Belper here https://black-dog-radio.com/bdrpresents