Bellowhead review – folk's big band wave goodbye in style
This was a night of celebration in front of a whooping full house as English trad’s flagship act continue their farewell tour
October 2015
'It's been an incredible party': Bellowhead pick their favourite tracks
Ahead of their valedictory tour, the 11-piece folk band tell us about the moments and the music that define their 12-year history
June 2015
Acclaimed folk band Bellowhead split after more than a decade
11-piece group began as one-off project at the first Oxford Folk Festival and will mark departure with farewell tour in November 2015 and April 2016
January 2015
Bob Copper and the sound of old England
If it hadn’t been for the loving work of Bob Copper and generations of his family before him, the communal folk song tradition would have been lost for ever, says Jon Boden of Bellowhead
September 2014
Linda Thompson and Jon Boden: two generations of folk-rockers unite
Jude Rogers: Island Records is reviving the pink label for a new wave of folk-rockers. 1970s legend Linda Thompson reveals what went on the first time round, and new signing Jon Boden of Bellowhead reflects on the modern folk scene
June 2014
Revival review – Bellowhead's rousing if slightly excitable fifth album
Bellowhead: Revival review – folk big band's most commercial album yet
January 2014
John Spiers – review
A low-key and lyrical performance, including many of his own compositions, set the tone for the Bellowhead member's new solo route, writes Robin Denselow
October 2013
The Full English – review
Folk stars combine for a joyful celebration of traditional songs, on a tour that springs from a digital music archive project, writes Alfred Hickling
August 2013
Towersey festival – review
One of the most bravely adventurous festivals in the folk and world music calendar didn't disappoint, writes Robin Denselow
July 2013
On my radar
On my radar: Jon Boden's cultural highlights
The Bellowhead leader tells Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy why he is lapping up Foyle's War, listening to Wolf Hall and laughing at the Daily Mash
March 2013
Faustus: Broken Down Gentlemen – review
A blend of energy and classy musicianship establishes this trio as one of Britain's outstanding folk bands, writes Robin Denselow
November 2012
Belshazzar's Feast: Stocking Fillers – review
Bellowhead/Mama Rosin – review
October 2012
The Guardian's Music Podcast
Music Weekly podcast: Charlotte Church and Bellowhead
Charlotte Church reveals plans to conquer the world with a barrage of EPs, while Bellowhead ponder their relationship to Mumford & Sons, and play for us in the studio
Bellowhead: Broadside – review
English folk outfit Bellowhead continue to give traditional songs a theatrical makeover on their fourth album, writes Neil Spencer
Mama Rosin: Bye Bye Bayou – review
Bellowhead: Broadside – review
Album streams
Bellowhead: Broadside - exclusive album stream
May 2012
Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party: Orfeo – review
Fay Hield's cream-of-the-crop band and classy song choices make this an impressive album, but never quite an exciting one, writes Robin Denselow
