06/02/2025
This year’s list is revealed, and we have two belters…
MICHAEL CHAPMAN — Who’s This Yorkshire Guy? (Live in Brighton 2015) Ltd Edition Classic Black Vinyl
Rare unreleased live set from the late, great guitarist and singer songwriter who circumnavigated folk, jazz, country, blues and progressive rock’s nuances. Inspired by guitar stylist John Fahey, his impromptu performances were adored by everyone from Bowie and Elton John to Thurston Moore, Bill Callahan and Lucinda Williams. A favourite of Peel’s Perfumed Garden in the 70s, a contemporary of Bert Jansch and John Martyn, his gritty weathered vocals and infectious playing resulted in a cult revival where this intimate recording took place.
Includes sleevenotes by Pat Thomas
TREES — Fore & After (Ltd Edition Classic Black Double Vinyl)
Vinyl rarities release of original Trees’ demos and BBC sessions circa 1969/70, plus 2007 remixes of tracks from ‘On The Shore’ and 2018 live performances of ‘She Moved Thro’ The Fair’ and ‘Murdoch’. Trees helped define ‘Acid Folk’, creating a sub-category in the lexicon of record dealers and music critics alike.
This collection was compiled and overseen by Trees’ founder member David Costa.
More info here: https://www.firerecords.com/record-store-day-2025-michael-chapman-whos-this-yorkshire-guy-trees-fore-after/
