A new unholy gourd has arrived. In a year's time it will be some kind of instrument, but what? A Gourdzouki, a Hurdy Gourdy, or perhaps even a harpsigourd, what else could it become?

It's Bandcamp Friday today. We've still got just a few CDs left. Don't know when we'll get any more in. Grab one while you can. #wewishyouhealth#bandcampfriday#wyrd#wyrdwildwest#johnbarleycorn#folk#acousticmusic#folkhorror#bandcamp

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We Wish You Health, by The Horses of the Gods

13 track album

Standing tall and alone, the tree whispers secrets of its own mythology. Gnarled roots run deep tapping into the folklore of the field. Some say that on moonless nights, the tree comes to life, bringing lost wanderers to the furrows. #music

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The Folk of the Now, The Folk of the Everyday

Source – Local Studies (Swindon Libraries)

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Casting The Runes: Dave and Toni Arthur’s Hearken To The Witches Rune

In 1970, Dave and Toni Arthur recorded Hearken to the Witches Rune, an occult-themed LP of traditional British folk songs. Fifty years on, the album has gained cult status. But the record’s gestation ...

"They came smick-smack on poor jack's back, till the flesh bled every blow" #johnbarleycorn#lammas#lughnasadh#grainisgood#grainmother#fearinthefurrows#wewishyouhealth#harvest#harvesttime#folkhorrorrevival#wyrdfolk#wyrd

"It’s a manifestation of a better time, a revelation for some and a revaluation for many. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my time with The Horses of The Gods, I hope you do as well." - Simon Wells shop.208records.co.uk#cdrelease#folk#wyrd#wewishyouhealth#johnbarleycorn

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