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Jane Bird

@SloeJane

She/her. Organiser for @Oxfolk #OxfordFolkFestival Caller, musician: folk music + dance. Lots of other stuff, too.

Joined April 2008
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Did you have a terrific birding trip to Iceland in May, but then lose your SD card with your 3,700 bird photos in Norfolk? I have it!
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Minister for matching lanyards.
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Have you heard @alexcumming's new album, 'Homecoming', yet? You might know Alex from The Teacups, as well as his work as an MC here at Live to Your Living Room, but this is his first ever solo release. Join us on 18th March to hear it played live! livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Album cover for 'Homecoming' by Alex Cumming, with a photo of Alex sat on a comfy red armchair outside in the ruins of an old stone building, with his accordion on the ground nearby and a table with a big lamp on it beside him. Alex is sat cross-legged in the armchair, looking thoughtful.

ALT Album cover for 'Homecoming' by Alex Cumming, with a photo of Alex sat on a comfy red armchair outside in the ruins of an old stone building, with his accordion on the ground nearby and a table with a big lamp on it beside him. Alex is sat cross-legged in the armchair, looking thoughtful.

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T’wit t’woo! New album out on 1 May! #fiddle #concertina #guitar #tradtunes
Image from Owl Light Trio (@OwlLightTrio)
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Another #hedgehog petition? You bet! I won't stop fighting for these little guys. This time, let's make surveys & protections a MUST in new builds. Join me! 👉🏻🦔petition.parliament.uk/petit… #pricklypals
Image from @NatureNerdTech #Wildcasting 🇨🇦 (@NorfolkBea)
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Tickets are now on sale (link below) for our Oxford double-bill with the brilliant Xogara on 28 April at the Tap Social, Botley. It also happens to be our new album launch! @xogaraband @tapsocialbrew #fiddle #concertina #guitar #newalbum #oxford #folk wegottickets.com/event/61294…
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And we're off !🙂🙃 See you up/down the road sometime soon xx bnds.us/yqm03x #ONTOUR #springtour #folkmusic #music #concert #gig #livemusic @WeGotTickets @allgigs @gigguideuk #troubadours #travellingminstrels #duo
Image from ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʀᴏʙᴇʀᴛs + sᴇᴀɴ ʟᴀᴋᴇᴍᴀɴ (@kathryn_sean)
Image from ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʀᴏʙᴇʀᴛs + sᴇᴀɴ ʟᴀᴋᴇᴍᴀɴ (@kathryn_sean)
Image from ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʀᴏʙᴇʀᴛs + sᴇᴀɴ ʟᴀᴋᴇᴍᴀɴ (@kathryn_sean)
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It's been 5 years... ‘Almost A Sunset‘ is husband & wife duo Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman's 7th album. Join them for reworked traditional ballads to storytelling style songs that have become their trademark. Sunday 17 March, 8pm Tickets £19 buff.ly/3TgNvCa
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however currently tickets are slower than we would like. Come and join us for a joyous evening of songs and tales. We love to see lots of smiling faces xx oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-… 2/2
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Last year we had an unpleasant experience where we had to cancel a gig in #Oxford We had great support from many people who supported us in our decision This March we are really looking forward to finally getting back to Oxford when we make our first visit to @ArtsatOFS 1/2
Image from ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʀᴏʙᴇʀᴛs + sᴇᴀɴ ʟᴀᴋᴇᴍᴀɴ (@kathryn_sean)
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Then we're at the Holywell in Oxford on Sunday 10th December. Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN Afternoon and evening concerts: 3.30 and 7.30 p.m. Tickets from Tickets Oxford or ring Tim Healey on 01865 249194 ticketsoxford.com/events/mag…
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In 2024 we'll have been playing together for 15 years! We'll be heading off on a special tour to some lovely venues, with some old favourites and some exciting new ones! We'll announce tour dates soon - make sure you're signed up to our mailing list! Can't wait!
Photo of Lewis, George, and Cohen standing on a rug in a bright warehouse attic room, holding their instruments. There are mirror balls over their heads. Text reads "Granny's Attic 15th Anniversary Tour Spring 2024 dates coming soon"

ALT Photo of Lewis, George, and Cohen standing on a rug in a bright warehouse attic room, holding their instruments. There are mirror balls over their heads. Text reads "Granny's Attic 15th Anniversary Tour Spring 2024 dates coming soon"

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🧵I've decided to share in full the film of my award-winning show Dispatches on the Red Dress over on my YouTube. Please enjoy it & I ask in return that you donate the cost of a ticket (or much more if you can) to Medical Aid for Palestinians: map.org.uk/donate/donate
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Anyone coming in to Oxford to see @LeveretBand later, Redbridge Park and Ride is full. Loads of space at Seacourt.
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To those coming to today’s event in Oxford - it’s a concert, not a dance! News seems to have spread that it’s a dance… and we don’t know why. It’s a concert and has always been a concert. See ya later! Looking forward to it 😄 – at South East, England
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Source is the new album from English folk pioneer, composer and melodeon player James Kerry, coming live to your living rooms on 30th October! James will be joined by some of the folk scene's finest, including @Jdelarre, @Thomas_Kitching and Danny Tonks. livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Tom Kitching, James Kerry, Danny Tonks and James Delarre sat surrounded by instruments, looking happy and ready to play for us!

ALT Tom Kitching, James Kerry, Danny Tonks and James Delarre sat surrounded by instruments, looking happy and ready to play for us!

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We've got a busy week ahead, with @FilkinsDrift on Thursday, Ward Knútur Townes on Friday and @LAUmusic and @kathrynjoseph_ on Saturday - phew! Find out more about everything that's coming up in our latest newsletter. Read all about it: mailchi.mp/livetoyourlivingr…
Photo of Lau stood beside a stack of audio equipment with lots of loose tapes. Kris Drever is holding his guitar and all of them look thoughtful.

ALT Photo of Lau stood beside a stack of audio equipment with lots of loose tapes. Kris Drever is holding his guitar and all of them look thoughtful.

Seth Bye (fiddle) and Chris Roberts (guitar) stood in a room with bare brick walls, holding their instruments and laughing together.

ALT Seth Bye (fiddle) and Chris Roberts (guitar) stood in a room with bare brick walls, holding their instruments and laughing together.

Lucy Ward, Svavar Knútur and Adyn Townes in a darkened room gathered around a single lightbulb. It looks atmospheric and a bit spooky, perfect for Friday the 13th!

ALT Lucy Ward, Svavar Knútur and Adyn Townes in a darkened room gathered around a single lightbulb. It looks atmospheric and a bit spooky, perfect for Friday the 13th!

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Only one day to go until our gig with @tarrenmusic. Sid, Alex and Danny have been busy recording their second album recently, so this is your chance to get an exclusive sneak preview of what they've been working on! livetoyourlivingroom.com/eve…
Sid Goldsmith sat cross-legged on the floor, and Alex Garden and Danny Pedler resting their heads above his, like a folky totem pole. Sid is looking up at the others, and Alex and Danny are looking towards us.

ALT Sid Goldsmith sat cross-legged on the floor, and Alex Garden and Danny Pedler resting their heads above his, like a folky totem pole. Sid is looking up at the others, and Alex and Danny are looking towards us.

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If someone on the Internet you don't know appears to be selling tickets for our ceilidhs they probably aren't. Please be aware of potential scammers. We have tickets on sale for Sat 11 Nov: Stumpy Oak inc Sarah Petts + Sat 9 Dec: Chalktown + Nick Walden. oxfolk.org.Uk
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This is getting to be a bit of a thing! We have S O L D O U T of advanced tickets for our next ceilidh with Granny's Attic + Erin Mansfield Sat 14 Oct. With over a week to go we may have some tickets returned to us, so if you've missed out please keep your eyes peeled for news.
Image from Oxfolk Ceilidhs (@Oxfolk)
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