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Next up, were playing at St Neots folk club on 1st July. Looking forward to a return visit to this lovely club. See website below for details. Here’s a video of one of our most dramatic songs. #livemusic #folksky #cambridgeshire youtu.be/iFLtDmgZFYc?... stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

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Thank you to everyone that turned up to the art sale at the weekend. It was a wonderful chance to say 'goodbye', share art, have a good catchup and raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontières at the same time. msf.org.uk £371.30 raised. #fundraiser #doctorswithoutborders #artsale #donation

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Over 40 year’s worth of Josie’s art is for sale today until 4pm. From mountains to cuttlefish. Local to East Sussex? Visit Pickhams.com for details. 50%of all sales to @msf.ca #artsale #artistsonbluesky #eastsussex

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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

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Are you a musician AND a visual artist? Do you create your own merch, illustrate your album artwork / lyric books etc? For our next episode of the Bluebell Notes Podcast we're looking at additional revenue streams for performing musicians. Thoughts? #musicians #podcast bluebellnotes.podbean.com

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I've finally worked out how to share the live-streams we did over the last two weeks whilst on tour. Here they are, filmed in Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Two feature live performances of our songs. www.youtube.com/@miltonhide1... #livestream #bandsontour #bungaroosh #folksky

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This was such a brilliant night at @hailshampavilion.bsky.social Fantastic venue. It was the launch day of our latest album, Bungaroosh, and we were privileged to be joined on stage by 3 other brilliant musicians: Bruce Knapp, Phil Jones and John Fowler. Photo by Alexander Thomas #grassrootsvenue

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That’s it. The tour is over. For now. It’s been great! We’re home. Next gig is this Thursday in Orpington. www.miltonhide.com/bit_gigs/ #musicians #folksky #bandsontour

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This is just as relevant today as it was when we wrote the lyrics in 2017. Celebrating people power. “The crowds take to the streets, banners unfurled, rejecting injustice all over the world”. Temperature’s Rising by Milton Hide #folksky #protest #folkrock #protestsong youtu.be/8HY1fJpESD0?...

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After intrepid exploring in Devon’s Lydford Gorge and a night in Cornwall we’re off to Fivehead Folk Club in Somerset tonight. #folksky #lydfordgorge @nationaltrust.org.uk #devon #fivehead #bandontour

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Made time for a band practice in the caravan before last night’s gig. One advantage of pitching up in the venue’s car park rather than a campsite is you’re not worried about disturbing other campers #bandontour #eriba

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Fun time at Philleigh Folk Club last night. Lots of singing along at the end 😃 We set up our merch ‘shop’ which I reckon looks pretty good! Packs away compactly into a small suitcase for travelling. #bandontour #bandmerch #veryan #cornwall

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We’ve got 2 more dates while we’re in the West Country then we’re back home for the next few gigs. We love exploring new places in the Uk! Need to update this poster as we’ve got some extra dates now #ontour #bandontour

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Had fun at Exeter Open Mic in Coolings tonight. Great performances all round. Now feel ready for our third gig of this tour, at Philleigh Folk Club, Friday night in Veryan, Cornwall. www.miltonhide.com/bit_gigs/ #openmic #exeter #philleighfolk #cornwall #ontour

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Took time out yesterday for a seven mile walk and a visit to @nationaltrust.org.uk Castle Drogo. What a fantastic building! Beautiful interior. And a link with Wadhurst, where Jim went to school! Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in early 1900s. #castledrogo #devon #lutyens #architecture

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We’re also on Patreon (we’re no longer active on Meta platforms or what was the twitverse)- there are lots of free posts up there for all to see plus we add some just for paid up members. This is the latest paid one www.patreon.com/posts/131211... #busking #devon #patreon

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Lovely people around in Newton Abbot this afternoon while we did a bit of busking. Several came up for a chat 😁🎶🎶 #newtonabbot #busking #devon

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Busking in Sidmouth yesterday, note to self re choosing pitch: a wall covered in seagull poop is an indication of seagull activity overhead. Still, poop on the shoulder is good luck, isn’t it? 🎶😂 #busking #sidmouth

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Our review of last weekend's Wimborne Minster Folk Festival and gallery link can be found at: www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/liv... Help support live music, buy in advance.

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Bracing short walk on Dartmoor, visiting Round Pound. Massive rocks! #dartmoor #devon

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Dodged the rain at Wimborne to watch a set by the awesome Curst Sons. We took them back to the campsite with us (well, their album, not the actual band!) #hillbilly #blues #banjo #musicansonbluesky

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Rain rain go away! It held off during our morning set then the heavens opened and someone forgot to shut the hatch again. Gushing rain. The show must go on, fair play to all volunteers, performers and die hard soggy audience!! #wimborneminsterfolkfestival #festivalweather #dorset

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Thank you to Glen and Glyn of @radiowimborne.bsky.social for a great interview today. Four live songs, chat about Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, our songwriting process, Bungaroosh, politics and more! Listen again podcast.canstream.co.uk/wimborne/ind... #liveradio #communityradio #wimborne #wmff

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We know you all love a sensational summer Folk Festival, but don't forget, it's the local folk clubs that keep the scene alive with regular gatherings throughout the year. These fabulous clubs support our festival & bring live folk music to every corner of Herts and beyond all year round. 🎻🪕🙏

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Love opening up our Audience Book and finding new comments and great live drawings like this one! ❤️ #purbeckfolkclub #artonbluesky

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What a great bunch of people were there last night at Purbeck Folk Club. We were made to feel so welcome! Long may the club run - if you’re local to Swanage, check it out! Tim Lacey was first up with a great set of his own songs. #folkclub #purbeck

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I think the musical creativity of Rachel is remarkable - it has been so delightful working with her on our first album - available here normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com/album/weirdl...

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First full day of our West Country tour and we’re very glad we are in a caravan! No busking today. Plenty of time to practice for our gig tonight at Purbeck Folk Club 😁 #folksky #purbeck #eriba

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We’re getting the caravan ready for our West Country tour! So looking forward to it 🎶🎶😁 #purbeck #wimborne #fivehead #philleigh

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Glad to be part of the annual Spirit of Tenterden festival once again. Always a great event. 4-6th July. Read all about it www.spiritoftenterden.co.uk #tenterden #kent #artisan #livemusickent @lightningfibre.bsky.social sponsor the main stage 😁

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Art by Josie Tipler on the cover of our album, The Holloway. If you’d like to visit the sale of Josie’s art in East Sussex on 21 & 22 June, visit Pickhams.com and RSVP. A donation of a % of all sales will be made to @msf.ca #medecinssansfrontieres #artistsonbluesky #womenpainters #holloway #artsale

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Morning! It’s schnauzer Saturday #schnauzer #skydogs

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Q: For our next podcast we’re discussing additional revenue sources for musicians. How do you make a living from your music? Do you gig, sell merch, tutor, apply for funding…etc? Let us know and we’ll include it in the podcast. #workingmusicians #musiciansonbluesky #podcast #feedback

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It’s been mainly a day at a computer screen apart from going to visit this lovely little one. Dot is a miniature donkey at Raystede animal sanctuary, doing well again after being really poorly. www.raystede.org #donkey #feelgood

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Our latest newsletter is out- only a short one this time 😁 mailchi.mp/miltonhide/m... News of our West Country tour, the Final Art Sale at Pickhams by Josie, and how to get involved in @bluebellnotes.bsky.social podcast #newsletter #indiemusic #folkmusic #musicpodcast #artsale

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Ooh! Thanks for the Power Up, @bandcamp.com 😁 Lots more lovely track/album codes awarded on account of our ´pecuniary accomplishments’. Get us - we’re doing something right😆 Follow us on Bandcamp miltonhide.bandcamp.com/music for new releases and offers #musicincome #musicmerch #bandcamp

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Any recommendations of places to play? We'd love to pitch up and play at some folk clubs and open mics while we're on tour in #Devon, #Dorset, #Cornwall and #Somerset. And do some busking. #folkmusicians #folkgigs #openmic #musicsky #busking

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We're heading west in June for a whole load of folk! 5th June - Purbeck Folk Club 6th - live on Radio Wimborne 7th - Wimborne Folk Festival 13th - Philleigh Folk Club 14th - Fivehead Folk Night #folksky #purbeck #folkclub #wimbornefolkfestival #dorset #devon #cornwall #somerset #bungarooshtour

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Our Bluebell Roots nights are so special. A real community feel, cosy atmosphere, great variety of floor spots, brilliant guest performers, delicious food and excellent sound. Thanks to everyone that comes out to support live music. 😁 #livemusic #grassroots #folksky

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What a lively venue for music! Noah’s Goat in Hastings. We played a few songs before John Ward Trio played a brilliant hour’s set. 😁 #hastings #folkmusic #intimatemusicvenue

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Fancy hearing the John Ward Trio in East Sussex? Book for Bluebell Roots in Arlington on 25th May - via bluebellroots.co.uk - 6.15pm start, optional food, byob. #johnwardtrio #gigsky #musiceastsussex

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Pop by and see us in Hastings this afternoon 😁🎶🎶🎶🎶

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The bonus content for episode 10, Bluebell Notes Off Beat, is now ready for listening. Lots about #HastingsJackInTheGreen and #RochesterSweeps and other festivals. #folksky Plus live music from Polly Morris and other Bluebell Roots performers bluebellnotes.podbean.com/e/bluebell-n...

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It has been upheld that the historic Right to Camp on Dartmoor has been recognised by the Supreme Court. This is a landmark ruling for our continued access, and should never have been taken to court. youtu.be/83T5-A7BK0Y?...

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