
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, Explore folk music heritage UK 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.


OUR latestPODCAST

KEEP FOLK TALKING
Brian Jones with Willy Russell
In this extended edition of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones is joined by legendary playwright and songwriter Willy Russell for a vivid journey back to the roots of a remarkable creative life.
From a childhood steeped in music before the days of television, through the electrifying discovery of The Beatles at the Cavern, Willy recalls the moments that shaped his artistic path. With warmth and wit, he reflects on early influences from Buddy Holly to Bob Dylan, the pull of the 1960s folk revival, and the vibrant Liverpool scene that saw him find his voice as a writer.
KEEP FOLK TALKING
WITH Willy Russell
In this extended edition of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones is joined by legendary playwright and songwriter Willy Russell for a vivid journey back to the roots of a remarkable creative life.
From a childhood steeped in music before the days of television, through the electrifying discovery of The Beatles at the Cavern, Willy recalls the moments that shaped his artistic path. With warmth and wit, he reflects on early influences from Buddy Holly to Bob Dylan, the pull of the 1960s folk revival, and the vibrant Liverpool scene that saw him find his voice as a writer.
Long before Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine or Blood Brothers, Willy Russell’s creative life was shaped by the vibrant folk scene that flourished across Liverpool and the North West in the 1960s.
What began as a young musician’s curiosity soon became something far more significant – a musical and cultural education that helped form the writer he would later become.
OUR song OF THE MONTH
Mal Jones was one of my oldest and dearest friends, and a lifelong force in the folk scene – always singing, organising, and inspiring others.
Take a listen to “In The Palm Of His Hand,” a song that beautifully reflects Mal’s spirit and the joy he brought to so many.
The songs continue, and so do the memories. Thank you, Mal.
Brian Jones

The Resident
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.
discover
OUR ARTISTS
BRIAN
JONES
Brian shares his stories from the early years, starting out during the folk revival of the 60’s

GORDON AND BRIAN (BROTHERS)
In 1965, Brian and his brother Gordon started singing together in local folk clubs. Pete McGovern christened them ‘The Lads’

ALIAS GLOVER & JONES
Alias Glover & Jones played Folk Clubs from the Midlands to the North West in the 1970’s. Read Tim’s story…

JONES & COMPANY
Original Jones and Company; Brian, Helen and Janet; the start of the Jones Family harmony singing dynasty

THE JONES FAMILY
The first generation of Jones Family Band started in the 80s with Helen, my wife, and Janet, her younger sister.









