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American Idol winner Caleb Johnson keeping the legacy of Meat Loaf alive

The singer is to perform with Meat Loaf’s band Neverland Express at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Pete Doherty of The Libertines: ‘It’s this endless quest to write the perfect pop song’

‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’, the band’s first new album in nine years, was released in April.

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue: ‘Playing live in a band of friends is a great privilege’

The Scottish pop icons are known for classic hits such as ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘Wages Day’, ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’ and ‘Your Town’.

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

He says he’ll miss the backstage team more than anything else.

Guitarist Chantel McGregor to perform in Cambridge, a city she (half) calls home

The Bradford-born musician enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in its history to achieve a 100 per cent pass mark.

‘Good musicianship and good music’ as Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

The event was held for the first time at Harlocks Farm, next to Ben’s Yard in Stuntney.

Review: Richard Ashcroft headlines day three of Heritage Live at Audley End House and Gardens

The singer was supported by former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan and Ocean Colour Scene.

Becky Hill sells out Newmarket Nights, though tickets still available for James Arthur and Deacon Blue

More than 18,000 music and racing fans have snapped up the tickets for Becky’s show on 9 August.

Secret Garden Party concludes final event with spectacle

After 25 years, the SGP announced to festival-goers that this would be its final year in its current guise, marking the end of an era.

Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

The 2024 event runs from Thursday, 1 August, to Sunday, 4 August.

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

From traditional Korean music to bluegrass, from English folk rock to American southern rock, there certainly seemed to be something for everyone.

New album shows Cambridge Folk Festival performer Raghu Dixit has so much to live for

The record, ‘Shakkar’, is subtitled ‘Songs about Staying Alive When You Don’t Want To’.

Robert Plant to headline Friday at Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 with new Saving Grace project

The former Led Zeppelin frontman’s new project also features Suzi Dian on vocals.

Review: Cud at The Portland Arms, Cambridge, supported by Yoke

No one could agree on how long it’s been since indie funksters Cud visited Cambridge but the consensus at the Portland Arms was it’s been too long

Cambridge Folk Festival favourite Katherine is Priddy special

Katherine Priddy released her second LP, ‘The Pendulum Swing’, earlier this year.

Christian Raphael Prize-winner Frankie Archer returns to Cambridge Folk Festival

She has been hailed as “one of the most exciting new artists on the electrofolk music scene”.

16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas graces 60th Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

The dobro master’s musical output incorporates elements of country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues, and Celtic.

Cambridge Folk Festival’s The Den stage offers chance to see stars of tomorrow in intimate setting

Eighteen of the 30-plus artists playing the emerging talent stage will be shortlisted for the Christian Raphael Prize.

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel: ‘Cambridge Folk Festival is one of my favourites’

The Australian musician is a two-time Grammy nominee and a rare ‘certified guitar player’.

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

The folk star’s signature tune is Streets of London.

Dolly Parton tribute show is ‘brilliant fun’

West End star Kelly O’Brien is the only Dolly Parton impersonator to be endorsed by the Parton family.

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American Idol winner Caleb Johnson keeping the legacy of Meat Loaf alive

Pete Doherty of The Libertines: ‘It’s this endless quest to write the perfect pop song’

Pete Doherty of The Libertines: ‘It’s this endless quest to write the perfect pop song’

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue: ‘Playing live in a band of friends is a great privilege’

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue: ‘Playing live in a band of friends is a great privilege’

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

Guitarist Chantel McGregor to perform in Cambridge, a city she (half) calls home

Guitarist Chantel McGregor to perform in Cambridge, a city she (half) calls home

‘Good musicianship and good music’ as Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

‘Good musicianship and good music’ as Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

Review: Richard Ashcroft headlines day three of Heritage Live at Audley End House and Gardens

Review: Richard Ashcroft headlines day three of Heritage Live at Audley End House and Gardens

Becky Hill sells out Newmarket Nights, though tickets still available for James Arthur and Deacon Blue

Becky Hill sells out Newmarket Nights, though tickets still available for James Arthur and Deacon Blue

Secret Garden Party concludes final event with spectacle

Secret Garden Party concludes final event with spectacle

Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

New album shows Cambridge Folk Festival performer Raghu Dixit has so much to live for

New album shows Cambridge Folk Festival performer Raghu Dixit has so much to live for

Robert Plant to headline Friday at Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 with new Saving Grace project

Robert Plant to headline Friday at Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 with new Saving Grace project

Review: Cud at The Portland Arms, Cambridge, supported by Yoke

Review: Cud at The Portland Arms, Cambridge, supported by Yoke

Cambridge Folk Festival favourite Katherine is Priddy special

Cambridge Folk Festival favourite Katherine is Priddy special

Christian Raphael Prize-winner Frankie Archer returns to Cambridge Folk Festival

Christian Raphael Prize-winner Frankie Archer returns to Cambridge Folk Festival

16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas graces 60th Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas graces 60th Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

Cambridge Folk Festival’s The Den stage offers chance to see stars of tomorrow in intimate setting

Cambridge Folk Festival’s The Den stage offers chance to see stars of tomorrow in intimate setting

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel: ‘Cambridge Folk Festival is one of my favourites’

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel: ‘Cambridge Folk Festival is one of my favourites’

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

Dolly Parton tribute show is ‘brilliant fun’

Dolly Parton tribute show is ‘brilliant fun’

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