We want to ‘‘keep folk talking’’ in our 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 of yesteryear.
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A chance meeting at a park run, a shared love of music and an album club involving a few pints… sounds like the beginning of a good story, doesn’t it?
This time on Keep Folk Talking, Brian meets John and Ultan — better known as The Folk Doctors — to find out how an unlikely friendship turned into a successful songwriting partnership, two albums, an EP and plenty of stories along the way.
From songs inspired by pebbles and shipwrecks to the art of writing together, this is a brilliant conversation about music, friendship and finding inspiration in unexpected places.
Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk (https://openhousefolk.com/). If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us!
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27 Aug 2026
The Story Behind Mersey Morris: A Great Tradition
In this episode of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones explores the story of Mersey Morris — a tradition shaped by generations of dancers and musicians, and sustained by friendship, family and a shared love of folk culture.
Brian is joined by Richard Stapledon, his son Matthew, and musician Sarah Roberts, who share their different journeys into Morris dancing and music, from Richard’s childhood surrounded by folk to Matthew growing up within the side and Sarah rediscovering her fiddle.
Along the way, they talk about the music behind the dancing, the growth of Mersey Morris into a thriving mixed side, and the story behind ceilidh band Shave the Donkey.
Warm, funny and full of memories, it’s a celebration of a living tradition — kept alive by the people who continue to play it, dance it and pass it on.
Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk (https://openhousefolk.com/). If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us!
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6 Aug 2026
Gill Burns and the Fascinating Story of Her Musical Journey
In this episode of Keep Folk Talking, Brian Jones is reunited with old friend Gill Burns for the first time in more than forty years. Their conversation looks back on the vibrant folk scene of the 1970s before following Gill's remarkable musical journey from the Wirral to Ireland, Europe and the United States. Along the way, they explore the people she met, the songs she wrote, the music that shaped her life, and why traditional folk music has remained at the heart of everything she does. The episode opens with Gill's lively Wallasey Hornpipe, celebrating the place she now calls home once again, and closes with her beautiful original song, "Crazy" - a fitting end to a heartfelt reunion.
Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk (https://openhousefolk.com/). If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us!
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