It’s nice to hear
the old songs,
sung the good old
way…


It’s nice to hear the old songs,
sung the good old way…

Welcome to
Openhouse Studio
Folk Music Legacy

Created by Brian Jones, with daughter; Samantha, this website is a legacy project designed to bring ‘folk up to date.’

Explore the website, listen to the music and read the stories starting from the 60’s revival through to present day.

Welcome to
Openhouse Studio
Folk Music Legacy

Created by Brian Jones, with daughter; Samantha, this website is a legacy project designed to bring ‘folk up to date.’

Explore the website, listen to the music and read the stories starting from the 60’s revival through to present day.

KEEP FOLK TALKING

PODCAST

KEEP FOLK TALKING

PODCAST

We want to ‘keep folk talking’ in our NEW Openhouse Studio Podcast with a new special guest for every episode including stories and songs from past to present.

OUR latestPODCAST

KEEP FOLK TALKING

Brian Jones with Richard Young

Join Brian Jones and Richard Young, the son of legendary folk hero Pete Young, known locally as ‘Youngy’, as they reflect on the life and legacy of this talented wordsmith and musician. Enjoy Brian and Richard taking you through the unforgettable journey of Youngy’s rise to fame, performing at local folk clubs in the 60s and 70s, and share stories of his wit, charm, and musical genius.

KEEP FOLK TALKING

WITH Richard Young

Join Brian Jones and Richard Young, the son of legendary folk hero Pete Young, known locally as ‘Youngy’, as they reflect on the life and legacy of this talented wordsmith and musician. Enjoy Brian and Richard taking you through the unforgettable journey of Youngy’s rise to fame, performing at local folk clubs in the 60s and 70s, and share stories of his wit, charm, and musical genius.

Read Richard Young’s tribute to his father, Pete Young, in a deeply personal and poignant reflection on his father’s life and legacy. In it, Richard recounts Pete’s journey from a self-taught musician in the 1960s, influenced by figures like Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, to a beloved figure in the folk music scene.

 The tribute, is also available to listen to, capturing Richard’s deep admiration for Pete, honoring the profound influence he had on both the music world and his family.

READY TO TELL YOUR story

We would love to hear and share your stories from the folk scene,
get in touch to feature on our next podcast.

The Resident

He’s always there week after week he puts up with a lot
He does what’s known within the trade as ‘The Kamikaze Spot’
He’s there to warm you buggers up and try to make you sing
But the highlight of the evening is when he breaks a string!
Folk don’t always listen they’re busy at the bar
Or chatting to each other and drowning his guitar
Sometimes he thinks he’s cracked it
When some open mouths he’ll see
But it’s only some old friends he’s brought
And they came in for free!
Why do we do it? I don’t know, we masochistic band
Maybe one day we’ll find that never, Neverland
Where an audience has ears and sings just like a choir
When you ask them to join in they raise their voices higher
Like some Eisteddfod winners far removed from any pub
Why then I’ll know I’ve really died and hosting Heaven’s Folk Club.

OUR song OF THE MONTH

April’s song of the month is a request from Matthew for “Over The Moors” written by Ian Chesterman. 
He was hoping to hear it live at our recent concert but has since asked if we had a recording he could listen to on Soundcloud! Well Matthew, as you are to be married in May, this song is quite appropriate. Ian was at your time of life when he wrote it and I know he would have been so pleased you love the song.
 
It’s a work that he would describe as a song of Welsh Courtship. The song beautifully captures the magical memories and places that Ian and his wife, Ann, shared in those early days and Is a delightful tribute to their adventures together.
I couldn’t help but tease Ian that he should have won an award for incorporating the most Welsh place names into a single chorus! And yes, before you ask, I can confirm that Ian and Ann did in fact visit every one of them. It’s a testament to his love for those times and places and the deep connection they held.
So to celebrate Ian’s brilliant songwriting, and Matthew’s wedding, here’s The Jones Family with the title track of Ian’s first album, “Over The Moors” guaranteed to bring warmth to your heart.

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