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Folk My Life - Podcast

Folk My Life - Podcast

By: Folk My Life
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The podcast hopes to uncover the people and their stories from a life in music... Musicians and artists talking about their lives and passions, and the folk music scene. What is it like to build a life in folk music, touring and self-releasing music in an industry ruled by the streaming services, but most of all the music itself. Our weekly playlist also features our favourite Folk, acoustic, and emerging singer / songwriters. Follow the list and we will refill it weekly with something beautiful. You can check the FolkMyLife.co.uk blog for our past lists....Folk My Life Music
Episodes
  • Rob Clamp - Folk My Life
    Jul 5 2025

    In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene and an artist at the white hot edge of "loud folk". They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his song ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.

    Rob is known for his unique sound and engaging performances, and his outstanding contributions to community causes. Rob ended up running about 150 kilometres in March this year for the Samaritans raising loads of money for this great cause. He also touches on the strong community support from his fans, which Andy suggests should be called the Clampons.

    This was such a great episode to record, Rob's natural style and open nature allows us to explore the really heartfelt stories behind some of his greatest songs. I found new meaning in the song "Riverside' after discussing the origin of this great track and how important it was to Rob and his family.

    You can reach out to Rob on line - www.https://www.robclampmusic.com


    Live Music in the Podcast Studio

    Rob treats us to a live acoustic version of his amazing song "All Quiet On the Western Front". Rob unlocks some of the stories associated with this song, and explains his deep personal connection to the First World War...


    Also In This Episode

    Andy and Rob discuss the differences between the music scenes in Germany and the UK, concluding that in Germany, the music scene offers more support for independent artists compared to the UK.

    The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a touring musician and the importance of engaging with fans.

    Rob discusses a great Folk My Life moment, involving the song "Who Shot JFK?" and the conspiracy theorists at a gig...


    Rob's Musical Recommendations

    The songs Rob selected to share with his playlist are in the list below...

    From his own collection, he chose to recommend, The Riverside and Who Shot JFK?.

    Rob's song choices from other artists for this list are

    • Atlantic City - Bruce Springsteen
    • I won't Back Down - Tom Petty
    • American Girl - Tom Petty
    • You only Love Once - Dave Clamp (Rob's brother)

    I also included his latest single Running out of steam and the studio version of "All Quiet On The Western Front" on the playlist, because these were both songs Rob Discussed during the Podcast.


    Rob Clamp Live

    You can find our review of Rob's show at the The Water Rats here... Rob Clamp - Live at the Water Rats

    There is such a wide landscape of music in Rob’s collection, if lyrics are your thing then this is a song book you can plug into, if stomping good festival-folk is where you are at, Rob has barrowloads of it. If it is tender finger style guitar you need in your life… you will not be disappointed.


    Timings

    00:00 Introduction to Folk My Life Podcast
    00:47 Introducing Rob, The Loud Folk Artist
    02:05 Running for a Cause: Rob's Unique Fundraising
    04:36 The Joiners: A Milestone in Rob's Career
    07:16 Building a Loyal Fanbase: The Clampons
    09:00 Giving Back to the Community
    10:40 Engaging Live Performances: A Folk Revival
    13:11 Merchandise Evolution: Socks and CDs
    17:28 Live Performance: All Quiet on the Western Front
    22:04 The Story Behind the Song
    31:33 Connecting Through Music: Running Out of Steam
    31:57 Reflections on War and Music
    36:14 The Folk Scene and Authenticity
    40:07 Contrasting Music Industries: UK vs Germany
    43:51 Curiosity in Music Audiences
    46:22 The Journey of a Touring Musician
    47:09 A Folk My Life Moment
    49:51 Song Recommendations and Personal Favourites

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    57 mins
  • Rob Clamp - Folk My Life - Trailer
    Jul 3 2025

    In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy speaks with Rob Clamp, a rising star in the folk music scene. They discuss Rob's unique approach to fundraising through running, his experiences selling out shows, and the importance of community in music. Rob shares insights into his songwriting process, the significance of his song ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.

    Rob Clamp is known for his unique sound and engaging performances, and his outstanding contributions to community causes. Rob ended up running about 150 kilometres in March this year for the Samaritans raising loads of money for this great cause. He also touches on the strong community support from his fans, which Andy suggests should be called the Clampons.

    This was such a great episode to record, Rob's natural style and open nature allows us to explore the really heartfelt stories behind some of his greatest songs. I found new meaning in the song "Riverside' after discussing the origin of this great track and how important it was to Rob and his family.

    Live Music

    Rob treats us to a live acoustic version of his amazing song "All Quiet On The Western Front". Rob unlocks some of the stories associated with this song, and explains his deep personal connection to the First World War...

    Also in this episode.

    Andy and Rob discuss the differences between the music scenes in Germany and the UK, concluding that in Germany, the music scene offers more support for independent artists compared to the UK.

    The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a touring musician and the importance of engaging with fans.

    Our Gig Review of Rob

    You can find our review of Rob Clamp Live at The Water Rats here... Rob Clamp - Live at the Water Rats

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    2 mins
  • Christina Alden And Alex Patterson - Folk My Life
    Jun 28 2025

    In this engaging conversation, Christina Alden and Alex Patterson discuss their latest album 'Safe Travels', the challenges of balancing family life with their music career, and the creative process behind their songwriting. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences as parents and how these experiences influence their music.


    Live Music

    Christina and Alex perform three amazing songs from their collection, in the "Folk Cellar" under their home, the studio where most of their recent albums have been recorded.


    Also in this episode...

    We chat about "live illustrations" with music, and working with the artist Chris Riddell, on their recent tour.

    Handmade merchandise and the importance of buying music and products direct from independent artists, to support their work.

    The couple also reflects on the importance of live performances and audience connection, as well as the collaborative nature of their work. They conclude with recommendations for other artists and songs that inspire them.


    Timings

    00:00 Introduction to Folk My Life Podcast

    06:28 The Personal Touch: Hand-Printed Albums and Merch

    14:09 Live Music - Safe Travels

    17:23 The Meaning Behind 'Safe Travels' Song

    19:46 Navigating the Music Industry: Streaming and Support

    23:27 Recording and Collaborating.

    27:51 Collaborative Creativity in Music Production

    30:14 The Significance of Home in Music

    31:44 Live Music - Raven Yard

    33:39 The Importance of writing organically and shaping the album.

    35:01 Discussing Chris Ridell and Live Drawing with Music

    40:16 Christina and Alex talk about Parenthood and Music

    42:35 Preparing for baby number 2

    43:25 Live Music - Etta's Song

    46:40 Musical Influences and Recommendations

    52:16 A 'Folk my life' moment...

    55:42 Ending and Outro



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    56 mins

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