welcome to

KEEP FOLK
TALKING

podcast

We want to ‘‘keep folk talking’’ in our NEW Openhouse Studio Podcast! With a special guest for every episode, Keep Folk Talking is a chance for Brian Jones to interview, share stories and play music with local artists, collaborators and friends. This is an intimate and engaging look back at the folk scene in and around the North West.

welcome to

KEEP FOLK
TALKING

podcast

We want to ‘‘keep folk talking’’ in our NEW Openhouse Studio Podcast! With a special guest for every episode, Keep Folk Talking is a chance for Brian Jones to interview, share stories and play music with some of his favourite artists, collaborators and friends. This is an intimate and engaging look back at the folk scene in and around the North West.

welcome to
KEEP FOLK
TALKING

podcast

We want to ‘‘keep folk talking’’ in our NEW Openhouse Studio Podcast! With a special guest for every episode, Keep Folk Talking is a chance for Brian Jones to interview, share stories and play music with some of his favourite artists, collaborators and friends. This is an intimate and engaging look back at the folk scene in and around the North West.

Grab yourself a coffee, settle in and listen to all your favourites from time gone by….

Grab yourself a coffee, settle in and listen to all your favourites from time gone by….

OUR latest PODCAST

OUR latest PODCAST

Brian Jones with John Owen

In the latest episode of Keep Folk Talking, John Owen joins us to reminisce about an incredible life shaped by chance and a deep love for folk music. John shares the moments that transformed him from an amateur actor into a beloved folksinger and guitarist.

listen TO ALL OUR PODCASTS

listen TO ALL OUR PODCASTS

John Finnan

In this episode of Keep Folk Talking, John Finnan joins Brian Jones to share his vivid tales of a musical upbringing, encounters with legends like Pete Seeger, the formation of the iconic Black Diamonds, and the inception of the Chester Folk Festival, all while celebrating a lifelong devotion to the vibrant folk music scene.

Jack Owen

Join Brian Jones and his good friend Jack Owen as they delve into the life and career of the singer-songwriter himself on this episode of “Keep Folk Talking.”

The Tom Topping Band

Step back into 1985 with The Tom Topping Band’s unforgettable performance at Rostock, Germany.

In this episode of ‘Keep Folk Talking,’ the band shares insights into this memorable event and how they clinched second place in Germany’s version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The Man Behind The Music, Brian Jones

The man behind the music and the start of Openhouse Studio, the stories of Brian Jones from the early years with the Boys Brigade in Moreton to present day on the latest episode of Keep Folk Talking.

Colin Henderson

Join Brian Jones and Colin Henderson as they reminisce about the good old times, sharing laughs and stories from their enduring friendship on this episode of Keep Folk Talking.

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GUEST CONTRIBUTORS

specialGUEST CONTRIBUTORS

We would be delighted if you wanted to be involved in our project of bringing folk together…
Please get in touch and let us know how you can help build the folk legacy!