Seth Lakeman: A Pilgrim’s Tale review – all aboard the Mayflower
Following in the wake of the Pilgrim fathers, the English folk star sees things from both sides of the Atlantic
December 2017
Readers recommend
Readers recommend playlist: your songs about trees
This week’s reader-curated playlist includes songs from the Beach Boys, Esperanza Spalding, the Shamen and Seth Lakeman
December 2016
Seth Lakeman review – gutsy honesty and virtuosity
Forgoing the grandstand set pieces for a more nuanced sound with Wildwood Kin trio and a compact band, Lakeman shows there’s life after populist frenzy
May 2016
Readers recommend
Readers recommend playlist: songs about ships and boats
Reader Scott Blair picks from your nautical suggestions this week, with Queen, Lulu, Seth Lakeman and – naturally – Bryan Ferry all setting sail
August 2014
Cambridge folk festival review - celebrating 50 years
Van Morrison gave a blistering set, closing a festival that had a retro feel while amply demonstrating that folk’s future looks in rude health, writes Colin Irwin
February 2014
How I wrote ...
Seth Lakeman performs Portrait of My Wife – live session video
Seth Lakeman: Word of Mouth – review
January 2014
Seth Lakeman: Word of Mouth – review
Seth Lakeman: The Courier – video
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
July 2013
The Full English: on a mission to revive interest in our musical heritage
A modern-day folk supergroup, featuring Seth Lakeman, Martin Simpson and Fay Hield, has come together to highlight the riches held in the national archive of traditional song
August 2012
How I wrote ...
Seth Lakeman: Blacksmith's Prayer live session - Womad 2012 video
Folk singer and composer Seth Lakeman performs Blacksmith's Prayer in an exclusive live session at the 2012 Womad festival
July 2012
Womad 2012: festival preview
Womad festival preview - video
March 2012
Seth Lakeman: Tales From the Barrel House – review
Lakeman brings a starker, more contemplative approach to these latest west country tales, writes Neil Spencer
July 2010
Seth Lakeman
Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester His new more commercial sound sees snare drums crack like cannons as Seth Lakeman stomps around the stage, writes Dave Simpson
June 2010
Seth Lakeman: Hearts and Minds
Courting the drunken festival contigent has pumped Lakeman's once-easygoing songs with an overblown sense of drama, writes Robin Denselow
August 2008
Seth Lakeman
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London Lakeman deserves his success, but a good storyteller needs to match excitement with soul and emotion, says Tom Hughes
July 2008
Music blog
Music Weekly - Seth Lakeman and Cut Copy
On this week's podcast we speak to Cut Copy and Seth Lakeman, while Vice magazine's editor joins us to demolish the singles
