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New Release: The Tale of Scalliwag Joe, by Greenrose Faire

Ahoy Matey… ‘The Tale of Scalliwag Joe’, by Greenrose Faire will have you singing along and talking like a pirate in no time at all. There are Pirates, and then there are PIRATES! Scalliwag Joe is a force to be reckoned with! The track is from the upcoming fifth studio album, ‘Following the Wind’, to be released June/2021 on Friendly …

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New Release: ‘TILL THE WORLD LIFTS ITS HEAD AGAIN’, by Chris Murphy & Guests

TILL THE WORLD LIFTS ITS HEAD AGAIN is the debut single for Friendly Folk Records by American singer/songwriter/violinist, Chris Murphy. A production of cross-Atlantic collaborations, the uncanny origin of the song comes from a pre-pandemic dream. The lyrics, though written in Fall of 2019, seem to insinuate, or prophesize the path of events and the bewildering sentiments the world would …

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New Release: Following the Wind, by Greenrose Faire

Greenrose Faire‘s new single “Following the Wind” reaches for the hearts and souls of those longing for some meaningful music with real instruments and catchy melodies. ‘Following the Wind’ will be released on all worldwide digital platforms and it is the title track from the upcoming fifth studio album which will be released June/2021. Greenrose Faire plays rousing Celtic folk …

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New Release: Happy Song, by Harmony Glen (ft. Sol Heilo)

‘Happy Song’ is the third single of the album, ‘Sing Me A Song’, by Harmony Glen. The band was honored to perform on this cover track of Happy Song, and work together with the original composer, Sol Heilo, who is also featured on vocals. Best known for her work with the band Katzenjammer, Heilo is now making a name for …

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New Release: Solitary Woods, by Drusuna Pagan Folk

Solitary Woods was written as an ode to Imbolc. Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Brigid’s Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of Spring. Traditionally celebrated on 1 February. It lands about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Official Worldwide Release Date: 20/March (Spring Equinox)Bandcamp Release Date: 5/March/2021 Composed, mixed and mastered by Sephirus OakbornVideo …

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New Release: Children of Jack, by Harmony Glen

Harmony Glen celebrates 15 years of Folk Extravaganza with a new album, ‘Sing Me A Song’! This second single release, ‘Children of Jack’, features Guy Forsyth on vocals. It is also noteworthy that Mr. Forsyth wrote the lyrics to this song. The entire album, will be available for worldwide digital download/streaming via Friendly Folk Records in Summer/2021. But for now, …

Newsletter: January-March

Very Happy New Year to all. We will approach our NEWS from a new format this year. Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters, such as this one, to receive advance notice directly in your email. In addition to the quarterly newsletter, on our website newsfeed we will share each new release and of course announcements of new Artists that we sign …

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Christmas is Here!

The cover art for ‘Christmas is Here’, although created in 2019, about sums up the feeling of the artistic community at the end of 2020. Today a dark gray snow cloud covered our entire little country. Sadly, no snow, but that didn’t stop the Christmas spirit from entering our office. We received a lovely gift from Harmony Glen, hence our …

Greenrose Faire: Finland Update!

Happily, Finland have come through the worse of the pandemic in early Fall season and the country were able to return to live festival performances.  Greenrose Faire hit the stage at Häme Medieval Festival (Hämeen keskiaikafestivaali), and by the looks of it, a good time was had by all. Enjoy this video of the opening song HERE! Stop by our webstore …

The Jolly Gents: Tour update

The Jolly Gents were able to enjoy five ‘intimate session’ shows in Brabant and South Holland provinces, including two shows at Poppodium Phoenix in Breda in spite of the Covid-19 semi-lockdowns. Unfortunately, full lockdowns hit the country again in October, cancelling all LIVE shows until further notice. We will keep you updated on when The Jolly Gents tour resumes. Please …

Friendly Folk Stage – Update

Unfortunately, we have to announce that due to Covid-19 all festivals are indefinitely cancelled. We have received confirmation that all of our Artists are available for Fantasy Fest Rijswijk March-2021 and/or October-2021. Let us all hope to see the festivals back in 2021. Fantasy Fest Rijswijk – Friendly Folk Stage Line-up: 2021 Saturday: Cathinca van Sprundel; The Jolly Gents (Also …

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New Release: Spancil Hill, by Old Man Fergus

‘Spancil Hill’, the debut single from Old Man Fergus (aka: Eef van Thoen), is now available worldwide via Friendly Folk Records, with release date of Friday 4/September/2020. Every success begins with taking that first small step, as they say. After nearly twenty-five years of dedication to the art of Irish story telling, Eef has gone from a small step to …

‘Holland’s Finest Accordion & Banjo Duo’, by The Jolly Gents

The debut album from The Jolly Gents is now available worldwide on all digital platforms with 8-teaser tracks. Follow the link directly to your favorite digital streaming: Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Deezer and more. Download or stream entire digital album at our webstore: friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com to download an additional 3-tracks. You also won’t want to miss out on getting a copy …

An interview with FFR, by Kev Rowland

Music journalist, Kev Rowland published an extensive interview with Friendly Folk Records, Owner/Founder, Kathy Keller. It has been featured in several publications, each one featuring different images of the Artists of Friendly Folk Records (links below). The six page interview shines the spotlight on our Artists and takes indepth look at the roots and philosophy of Friendly Folk Records. What …

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NEW RELEASE: ‘You and Me and the Devil Makes Three’ by, Harmony Glen

‘You and Me and the Devil Makes Three’, by Harmony Glen (ft. Ye Banished Privateers) is now available worldwide on all digital platforms and at our webstore. https://friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com/track/you-and-me-and-the-devil-makes-three This the first single from their upcoming 15-year anniversary album that will be released early Fall/2020 via Friendly Folk Records. Download your copy today!

The Jolly Gents – CD Release Tour kicks off on 16/August!

We have just received the beautiful cover art for the upcoming debut album from The Jolly Gents. The ablum is titled, ‘Holland’s Finest Banjo and Accordion Duo’, and rightfully so. Not only because these gents are such fine musicians, but also because they are the only Banjo and Accordion Duo in Holland. The music is a blend of traditional folk, …

Chris Murphy signs with Friendly Folk Records

We warmly welcome Chris Murphy, (USA) violin virtuoso to our Friendly Folk family! After several months of negotiations, we are thrilled to announce that we have signed this amazing virsatile Artist to our label. Chris has carved out a name for himself in the California music scene, and throughout the USA, with over 30-years of live performances and collaborations with …

New Release: ‘Spirits of Ancient Trees’ by Drusuna-Ritual Pagan Folk

The new single by Drusuna-Ritual Pagan Folk, ‘Spirits of Ancient Trees’ is available on all worldwide digital platforms. ‘Spirits of Ancient Trees’, will take you on a journey, back to the ancient days of the wise druid, Drusuna. Through the mountains and forests of Gallaecia, Drusuna arose from the roots of an ancient world, a world of fantasy sounds and …

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Scarecrow Jack – Album of the Year-2019

Congratulations to Scarecrow Jack for their recent accolade of winning the award for BEST ALBUM 2019, with their debut album, Welcome Autumn. The award was accepted by the founder and songwriter of the band, Theron Statler. Scarecrow Jack are from various areas of Ohio Valley area (USA). Welcome Autum is an album with a blend of self-penned pirate songs and …

New Release: ‘Love Wins’, by Scarecrow Jack

Love Wins is the inspirational new single from Scarecrow Jack. Touching on topics that are affecting us all during this time of uncertainty and unrest. Creator, Theron Statler was recently quoted as saying, ‘I know it’s cliche and seems like a fairytale but we truly believe that Love is the most powerful thing anyone can do, can give and can …

Fantasy Fest Rijswijk – Friendly Folk Stage 25/Oct/2020

We welcome the return of The Flask to the Friendly Folk Stage at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk Oct/2020 edition! The Flask are an energetic folk band from Delft, Netherlands. Their songs are fantasy stories set to music, with a repertoire that ranges from sensitive ballads to upbeat tempos, including covers and original numbers. The melodic sounds of four-part harmonies, guitar, tin …

Fantasy Fest Rijswijk – Friendly Folk Stage 25/Oct/2020

We welcome to the Friendly Folk Stage at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk Oct/2020 edition, The Old Man Fergus band. Performing regularly at pubs and festivals in the Netherlands, frontman, Eef van’t Hoen, will be joined by guest musician, Martin Vallinga on banjo. Although the duo mainly plays Irish folk songs, Scottish, English, and Dutch folk songs regularly appear on playlist. Singing …

Drusuna-Ritual Pagan Folk ‘Spirits of Ancient Trees’ Release date 3/July/2020

The long awaited new album from Drusuna-Ritual Pagan Folk will be coming soon via Friendly Folk Records. To tantalize fans, we are excited to announce the release of the new single from the album, ‘Spirits of Ancient Trees’, available on all worldwide digital platforms from 3/July/2020, and at our webstore. Drusuna premiered the video on Castlefest TV, and today is …

Fantasy Fest Rijswijk – Friendly Folk Stage 24/Oct/2020 – The Jolly Gents

We warmly welcome to the Friendly Folk Stage at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk, dynamic duo, The Jolly Gents! Show time to be announced soon! Get your tickets at: https://fantasyfest.nl/kaartverkoop/ The Jolly Gents are a banjo and accordeon duo from the Netherlands entertaining folks with twanging, pumping folky goodness! Are you ready to laugh and dance and sing along? These gents will …

Coming soon: The Jolly Gents debut single (12/June/2020)

The Jolly Gents debut single is the popular Scottish folk traditional ballad, The Trees They Grow So High. The delicate balance of instruments combined with angelic vocals will set this rendition apart from the rest. Of the many versions of this Scottish traditional, The Jolly Gents were most inspired by the composition of Benjamin Britten. ‘The Trees They Grow So …

Peel’s Myth sign with Friendly Folk Records

We warmly welcome Peel’s Myth to the Friendly Folk Records family. It was early March/2020, just one day before ‘social distancing’ and ‘Covid-19 lockdown’ became a part of our daily vocabulary, Peel’s Myth ventured to the Netherlands to sign their contract with Friendly Folk Records.

Coming soon… ‘Love Wins’ Scarecrow Jack

We are very excited to announce that Scarecrow Jack will release their new single, ‘Love Wins’ via Friendly Folk Records. Our targeted release date is 20/June/2020. The song was inspired by the situation the world has landed in due to the Corona virus. Against all anger, frustration, sadness and fear… LOVE WINS! We also wish Scarecrow Jack good luck on …

Message from our Artists…

Newsy updates and well wishes from our Artists: Harmony Glen (Netherlands) The Jolly Gents (Netherlands) Greenrose Faire (Finland) Greetings from Finland. We’re holding safe in our homes. Everything, including band practices are canceled, but at least that leaves time to work on new songs remotely. Hoping to do some cozy live streams, either acoustic or from the rehearsal room once …

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Friendly Folk Stage Launch!

Special thank you to all who came out to the Fantasy Fest Rijswijk festival March/2020 edition. In particular to those who took a break from your shopping to dance and make merry with us at the Friendly Folk Stage. The opening of our stage was done in grand fashion when festival Master of Ceremony, Perry Mulder announced the first band, …

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New Release – Woolverstones ‘A Song for Harlequins’

Woolverstones debut single, “A Song for Harlequins” is an ode to the human spirit. A marination of the west coast late sixties sound and dreamy, mystical folk music. We sent out a pre-release copy of the song to several seasoned musicians in the contemporary folk genre, and this is what they had to say about ‘A Song for Harlequins’: “Love …

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New Release: Prophecy Playground, “Comfort Zone”

Prophecy Playground’s debut album, “Comfort Zone”, is a Contemporary Folk genre concept album. The main idea behind the album’s production was to combine acoustic guitar, together with carefully written arrangements for string section and other orchestral instruments. Care was taken to not harm the gentleness and fragility of the songs core. Another objective was that the album must remain purely …

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The Jolly Gents sign with Friendly Folk Records

The Jolly Gents, an uptempo Folk banjo and accordion duo from the Netherlands, are no strangers to the folk scene. You have loved their music on stage for years, under the hobby project of Tom & Sjoerd, but now they are an official touring duo. Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij and Tom van Aarle created ‘The Jolly Gents’ duo as a side-project …

Old Man Fergus signs with Friendly Folk Records

Join us in a warm welcome to Folkband The Old Man Fergus to Friendly Folk Records family. The Old Man Fergus band (Dordrecht, NL) performs regularly at pubs and festivals in the Netherlands. The frontman, Eef van’t Hoen, mainly plays Irish folk songs, but also Scottish, English, and Dutch folk songs regularly appear on his playlist. Singing and dancing is soon to commence as the …

The Flask: Saturday (29/Feb) at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk, NL

The Flask, bring Irish Celtic music to Fantasy Fest Rijswijk Saturday, 29/Feb/2020. Pop over to the Friendly Folk Stage. Enjoy dancing and singing along with traditonal tunes. New single Faerie Folk available on all digital platforms and at www.friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com

New: Friendly Folk Stage at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk!

We are pleased to announce our new cooperation with Fantasy Fest Rijswijk. Beginning with the Spring 2020 edition (February 29-March 1) Friendly Folk Records will take over the the small stage at both annual editions of the Fantasy Fest events. Fantasy Fest Stage will be the official name of the large stage, and the acoustic acts will perform on Friendly …

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Prophecy Playground signs with Friendly Folk Records

Prophecy Playground is an alternative-folk project founded by guitarist singer-songwriter and composer Or Izekson.  Combining gently written melancholic songs and instrumental themes with a carefully arranged string section deriving elements from classical European chamber music, Prophecy Playground’s music creates a semi-forgotten, semi-newly imagined sound – a kind of Folk which combines the melancholic, mysterious & dramatic, thus drawing interest and …

Coming soon…Harmony Glen (Album: Start Living Today)

We are excited to announce Harmony Glen will release their album ‘Start Living Today’ on all worldwide digital platforms this month via Friendly Folk Records. The album was pressed early enough to get it into the hands of eager fans during the festival season. Now it is time to bring this great album to the world. Pre-orders available at www.friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com …

Happy New Year from Friendly Folk Records!

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy New Year. Thank you to all our Artists for releasing such beautiful, inspirational music with Friendly Folk Records. And a special thank you to all of you fans for supporting our Artists. Blessed 2020!

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New Release: ‘Honky Tonk Men’, by Honky Tonk Men

Today we proudly announce the debut album of Honkytonkmen, available worldwide on Spotify, itunes, Amazon, and all digital platforms. You can also stream/download the album from our webshop at www.friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com. Get out to Edam this evening for the album release party.

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New Release: Harmony Glen ‘Christmas is Here’ (Single)

NEW RELEASE: 🎄HO, HO, HO🎄 Christmas is Here! (Well, almost. 😉) We must have been on Santa’s nice list this year as we were given the gift of Harmony Glen‘s single, ‘Christmas is Here!’, available AS OF THIS VERY MOMENT for your listening joy! Yes folks, you are now able to stream and download this oh, so, very, merry Christmas song on Spotify, …

New Release: Faerie Folk, by The Flask

NEW RELEASE: Enjoy the debut of new single, ‘Faerie Folk’ by The Flask.You can now download and stream ‘Faerie Folk’ on all worldwide digital platforms, or directly from our webstore at https://friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com/track/faerie-folk. Congratulation to The Flask members: Rudy van der Zwan, Astrid van der Niet, Jesse van Mullem and Anneke Kraamer on release of their first, hopefully of many, original tunes. – with Kathy Keller, Manager

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New Office in Rotterdam, NL

What a busy Autumn it has been. 🙃We are happy to announce that setting up our new office in Rotterdam (and our website overhaul) are finally done. Also, we have been established with Dutch Music Works as worldwide distribution partner for 2-years, and since last month JBM Booking agents for gigs & tours. Demo submissions are coming in weekly from every …

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Scarecrow Jack and The Midnight nominated for Celtcast Fantasy Awards

We are excited to announce that 2 of our Friendly Folk Records Artists were nominated ‘Best Album 2019’. Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Scarecrow Jack and The Midnight. To vote for your favorite album released in 2019, follow the link…Fantasy Awards 19/20 The Fantasy Awards will take place in March/2020.

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Harmony Glen signs with Friendly Folk Records!

Please join us in a very warm welcome to the awesome, mega talented, always entertaining, Harmony Glen! It is Official folks! Harmony Glen signed a multi-deal contract with Friendly Folk Records. We kick off with a worldwide release of their Christmas single, ‘Christmas Is Here’ Dec/2019 and coming soon in January, ‘Start Living Today’ will finally be available for worldwide distribution. …

Sassenachs – In The Room Studios

Sassenachs were at In The Room studio Saturday laying down first tracks of their upcoming album. Anticipated worldwide release via Friendly Folk Records Spring/2020.

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Sassenachs & The Flask at Popcentrale Dordrecht

Amazing Celtic vibes filled the air at Popcentrale Dordrecht last night. After a stellar introduction recanting the infamous Braveheart battle scene, the evening kicked off with the dynamic Sassenachs war drums & bagpipe, followed by a mellow interlude from Folkband The Old Man Fergus. Meanwhile, backstage The Flask were flexing their vocal cords (and muscles) before hitting the stage with …

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The Flask – In The Room Studios

The Flask at In The Room Studios recording their first single, ‘Faerie Folk’ to be released November/2019 via Friendly Folk Records. Under the guidance of producer sound engineer extraordinaire, Daan

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FFR Website & Email changes

October/2019 our new website was launched! Check it out at www.friendlyfolkrecords.org Special thank you to our ‘computer whisperer’, Niilo Sirola (Greenrose Faire), who you might recall created our lovely seahorse logo. The main reason for the website makeover was to integrate several websites from several associate companies into one. We have officially dissolved, My Music Matters Management Triad and FFR Bookings, and merged …

Sassenachs signed

It is OFFICIAL folks… Sassenachs have signed with Friendly Folk Records for release of their long-awaited 13-track CD, rocking with Scottish-Celtic vibe. The band will enter In The Room studio soon to begin recording, with anticipated release date of March/2020. Join us in a warm welcome to the Sassenachs Clan to our Friendly Folk family. Peter de Wit, Kathy Keller

Sahm Covers Sahm- Texas tour

It is OFFICIAL! Shandon Sahm will kick off his ‘Sahm Covers Sahm- Texas tour with x1 45-minute show at the ACL Festival. With over 100,000 music lovers in attendance each day, this is an ultimate festival spot! 13/October!

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A preview in this link for Honkytonkmen LIVE. These tracks will be on their upcoming album to be released on Friendly Folk Records Fall/2019. We will begin pre-orders soon at www.friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com

New OFFICIAL Website & Webstore!

Our OFFICIAL new website location is: www.friendlyfolkrecords.org! Our OFFICIAL new webshop location is: www.friendlyfolkrecords.bandcamp.com Latest releases from: Drusuna- Ritual Pagan Folk, Greenrose Faire,  Jyoti Verhoeff, Shandon Sahm, + more! Streaming, Downloads & Physical Merchandise Sales at our webshop!   You can also order discount tickets to all Friendly Folk Records events: – Friendly Folk Fest (x4 per year at various locations)

Shandon Sahm signs with Friendly Folk Records

It is OFFICIAL!  Join us in a warm welcome to Shandon Sahm (Singer-songwriter and former drummer of Meat Puppets, Pariah and more). Shandon will soon be releasing his new single, Give Back The Key To My Heart with our label Friendly Folk Records as well as a tribute album to his late father, the infamous Doug Sahm. Shandon recently said …

Jyoti Verhoeff: ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’ … Official Digital Album Release

After six months of spotlighting the single tracks on ‘Touches singles Tour’, we are excited to finally announce release of the full album by Jyoti Verhoeff, ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’ released today on all worldwide digital platforms. * Also available via Friendly Folk Records Webstore. Access this album via your favorite digital platform (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, …

Article: Understanding the music industry

As a musician, you will encounter many behind the scenes professionals who are skilled in various aspects of the music business. They make your job as a musician run smoothly so all you have to think about is creating and performing (Manager, Booker, Tour Manager, Local Promoter, Stage Manager, Technician, Roadie, Runner, Merchandiser, Record Label, Distribution Label, Promoter “aka: Promotion/PR …

Jyoti Verhoeff – An Ocean To Still Me (Single Released Today!)

We are thrilled to announce Official release of new single on Friendly Folk Records, ‘An Ocean to Still Me’ by Jyoti Verhoeff. Now available on all worldwide digital platforms! Click HERE to go directly to Spotify, itunes, Amazon, Deezer and more.  Touches – ‘I Speak With My Mouth Shut’, the highly anticipated album from Jyoti Verhoeff will be officially released …

Jyoti Verhoeff – CELTCAST RADIO INTERVIEW

“Though the weather calls us to go outside and relax in a forest or on the beach we shouldn’t forget the nice things that happen indoors! CeltCast returns with another living-room event, this time we will host the beautiful and talented Jyoti Verhoeff who will tell us all about how her latest album “Touches” came to be, give us some …

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Newsletter: 2nd Quarter 2018 (Apr-Jun)

SPRING blossoms into SUMMER “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face” Victor Hugo Laughter and music are always best antidote for whatever troubles you might be facing. Spring was full of smiles for our Artists and management team. It has been very busy at Friendly Folk Records and our parent company My Music Matters Management Triad. …

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Jyoti Verhoeff and Max Bianco invited to Sofar Sounds…

  We are very excited to announce that two of our Friendly Folk Records Artists will perform at upcoming Sofar Sounds events. If you are not familiar with this concept, Sofar Sounds hosts secret gigs and intimate concerts in 412 cities worldwide. We are not allowed to announce dates, nor location of performances, but, we can announce Max Bianco will …

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Drusuna – Ritual Pagan Folk on Spotify!

We hope you have been enjoying Drusuna- Ritual Pagan Folk, ‘Kaytos Kom’, released via Friendly Folk Records March/2018. We have created a Public Collaborative playlist on Spotify featuring the full Drusuna album alongside many of our favorite Pagan Arists, such as: SeeD, Faun, Prima Nocta, Sowula, Omnia +more.  Add your favorite Pagan tracks and tag us! To download Kaytos Kom on …

Max Bianco – European Troubadour Tour

Max Bianco has embarked on his Troubadour Tour across Europe. His journey began mid-June in the Netherlands, and Max will return to our shores in August for several weeks performances. If you are following Max’s adventures, you know he just left Germany, had a spree in Switzerland and now he is off to Italy. We wish Max safe travels as he …

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Always a good time at Goed Folk Radio!

June 22, 2018 we return to radio show hosts Marcel and Marjolein at Goed Folk Radio for an interview with Jyoti Verhoeff, and naturally, several tracks from her upcoming album, ‘Touches-I speak with my mouth shut’ which will be released via Friendly Folk Records in September/2018.  Also in the studio, Kathy Keller (Owner/CEO of Friendly Folk Records and My Music …

Press Release: Greenrose Faire – Riders in the Night

For immediate release: June 1, 2018 Friendly Folk Records proudly presents Greenrose Faire, Riders in the Night, the fourth studio album of original works by Greenrose Faire. Album features new singles, Never Walk Alone, (2018) and Cold Winds Are Rising (2017). You can order Riders in the Night on all worldwide digital platforms HERE! Physical EP can be ordered via: My Music …

Event: Friendly Folk Fest – Balfolk Editon

Naturally, while Max Bianco is in town for his first Friendly Folk Records tour, he needs to perform at one of our Friendly Folk Fests. Who would have imagined that he could adjust his songs to fit the happy feet of our Balfolk Dancers. In addition to co-headliner Andoorn, and support act Fiddle & Drum, Max was joined by My …

Press Release: Max Bianco – ‘Northeast Bay’ & ‘H-Town Blues’

Max Bianco signed temporary promotion contract with My Music Matters Management Triad (Netherlands) earlier this year and will release first singles via Friendly Folk Records May/2018 to kick off his Meet & Greet Spring/2018 Tour.  Order ‘Northeast Bay’ on your favorite worldwide digital platform HERE!   Order ‘H-Town Blues on your favorite worldwide digital platform HERE! About the Artists:  Max Bianco …

On Tour: Max Bianco – Netherlands Meet & Greet Spring/2018

Max Bianco will launch release of his new singles in his first tour of Netherlands from 10/May – 23/May. ‘Northeast Bay’ & ‘H-Town Blues’, release May/2018 for worldwide distribution via Friendly Folk Records.  Download the music HERE! We are pleased to have Max Bianco as one of our International Artists under temporary tour management at My Music Matters-MT and to be sponsors of his …

Event: Friendly Folk Fest – Elfia Pre-Party with Greenrose Faire

Get ready for Elfia Haarzuilens with some great music and amazing folky family as we kick off festival season in style! As a headliner Friendly Folk Records brings you Greenrose Faire, all the way from Finland! This beautiful band, made up of beautiful souls, plays a style of folk music that is very much their own, while connecting with the best traditions …

Press Release: Greenrose Faire – ‘Never Walk Alone’ (Single)

We are excited to announce the second Greenrose Faire digital release (Single) via Friendly Folk Records…. just in time for everyone to learn the song before the band arrives in Netherlands for their return to the kingdom of Elfia Fantasy Festival in Haarzuilens, Netherlands. Coincidentally, the theme this year at Elfia is: ‘you’ll never dream alone’. We love coincidences. ?Download …

On Tour: Jyoti Verhoeff – ‘Touches’ Radio Tour

Jyoti Verhoeff will embark on her Touches Radio-Livestream Tour 11/April and continue to bring you more of these interview/live music shows at least once per month right up to day of full album release, scheduled for 27/September/2018. Follow Jyoti Verhoeff on her website via her newsletter, or on Facebook for updates and/or time changes that might occur to the schedule …

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Newsletter: 1st Quarter 2018 (Jan-Mar)

WINTER melts into SPRING “Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius” ~ Pietro Aretino  JANUARY  The above quote so eloquently penned by 16th Centrury Italian poet, author and artist Pietro Aretino is as true today as it ever was. While our Artists were in hibernation working on their latest creations of genius, it allowed the perfect …

Press Release: Jyoti Verhoeff – ‘Touches’ – (Singles)

Touches – ‘I Speak With My Mouth Shut’, the highly anticipated album from Jyoti Verhoeff will be officially released September/2018 via Friendly Folk Records. Preceding the album release, there will be a series of digital Single track releases that are available via the Artist’s website only. The first track, Human and Machines, will be released 27/March/2018, followed by one track …

Event: Friendly Folk Fest – Celtic Edition with The Royal Spuds + The Flask

Friendly Folk Records presents: St. Patrick’s Day with The Royal Spuds + support The Flask! 17/March/2018 Entrée €8 (Pre-sale) €12 (Door) Doors Open – 19:00 LIVE MUSIC 20:00-23:00 (or a bit later ?) Support Act: The Flask HEADLINERS: The Royal Spuds Irish Beer & Whiskey Specials all night long! Sponsored by: www.friendlyfolkrecords.org, www.mymusicmattersmt.com, www.musicon.nl Event Theme: Luck of the Irish! …

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Press Release: The Royal Spuds – ‘A Man’

March/2018 The Royal Spuds released their new single, ‘A Man’ on Friendly Folk Records. It has been a busy and occasionally turbulent year for the band and management partner, My Music Matters-MT, as band direction shifts began near the end of 2017 with internal changes regarding delegation of tasks. It is with heavy heart we announce the end of management …

Press Release: Drusuna – “Kaytos Kom” (EP)

Summer 2017, Drusuna-Pagan Ritual Folk received international attention resulting in management at My Music Matters Management Triad. March/2018 found the release of Kaytos Kom (EP) via Friendly Folk Records. You can order from your favorite worldwide digital platform HERE! Physical EP can be ordered via:  Friendly Folk Records webshop Drusuna is a Pagan Folk Band from Gallaecia (Northern Portugal). The …

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News Update: Friendly Folk Records

WELCOME! Happy to announce that the construction phase of our 2018 face lift here at Friendly Folk Records is completed. Special thank you to my artistic friend Niilo Sirola of Greenrose Faire for his technical fine tuning of our new logo and FB banner. We’re friendly! We’re folk! We’re Friendly Folk records! Always looking for new, talented artists. Send your …

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News Update: Friendly Folk Records 2018 Facelift!

Friendly Folk Records is an independent record label for Folk Artists. We have developed a new course of action for 2018 by fine-tuning our unique record label that works together with you, our Artists, providing services you need (via referral basis). New alliances with trusted professionals for production, promotion and distribution, we support your music career. As with all businesses, …

Press Release: Greenrose Faire – Decades of Songs and Stories

Friendly Folk Records proudly presents Greenrose Faire, Decade of Songs and Stories.  The Official CD release party will take place at Medieval Folk Fest VI, in Tampere, Finland on 27/July/2017.  Worldwide Digital Distribution of the new single, Cold Winds Are Rising, will be released on 21/July/2017 and will be available for download on all digital platforms. Get your digital copy …

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News Flash! Celebrating the launch of our new friendly LOGO

PRESS RELEASE: Friendly Folk Records & Promotion (formerly known as, My Music Matters Management Triad) owner, Kathy Keller has been involved in the Folk music scene in the Netherlands since 2012, originally as a music journalist. When she realized how under-represented Folk scene was, she became an Artist manager for several international folk bands, and officially registered as an international …

Friendly Folk Records: Mission Statement

      Our mission is to help you as an artist to realize your dream. We provide support for your music with access to many amenities that maximize your potential during each phase of your career. Every artist is as unique as the music they produce, and that is why our services fit the needs of each individual and …