About

Martin Carthy in the studio, recording this albumPhoto by Ben Seal

This special release revisits his iconic 1965 debut album, featuring newly recorded arrangements of its classic tracks, reimagined with the wisdom and experience of six decades in folk music - and a couple of very special guests.

Fans can expect fresh interpretations of beloved songs like Scarborough Fair and High Germany, infused with Carthy’s ever-evolving artistry while staying true to the deep tradition he has championed throughout his life.

This album not only honours his roots but also reaffirms his enduring influence on the folk genre, offering both longtime listeners and new audiences a chance to rediscover the timeless magic of his music.

CD Release Available here 21st May 2025
Digital Release Available on all online platforms 5th August 2025
12" Vinyl Release Available here 26th August 2025

Track List

Album cover artwork
  1. The Trees They Do Grow High
  2. Ye Mariners All
  3. Lovely Joan
  4. Dream Of Napoleon
  5. Eighteenth of June
  6. The Handsome Cabin Boy
  7. A-Begging I Will Go
  8. High Germany
  9. The Famous Flower of Serving Men
  10. Scarborough Fair
  11. The Ballad of Springhill

Recorded, mixed and produced by Ben Seal – Piggery Mobile Studios
Mastered by Nick Cooke
Co-produced by Eliza Carthy
CD artwork – Tim Youster / Dan MacDonald

Released by HemHem Records Limited ℗ & © 2025

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Tour Dates

Date Venue Link Guest
13-Feb Oran Mor, Glasgow Oran Mor SeeTickets Eliza Carthy
14-Feb Brewery Arts, Kendal SeeTickets TBA
15-Feb Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Assembly RoxySeeTickets Eliza Carthy
20-Feb Redhills, Durham WeGotTickets TBA
21-Feb SJT Theatre, Scarborough SJT Theatre TBA
22-Feb Greystones, Sheffield WeGotTickets TBA
25-Feb Cecil Sharp House, London LINK TO FOLLOW TBA
26-Feb Turner Sims, Southampton LINK TO FOLLOW Eliza Carthy
28-Feb NCEM, York NCEM Eliza Carthy
1-Mar Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre Barnoldswick Eliza Carthy
5-Mar World's Music at Oxford Link to follow TBA
6-Mar New Mills Art Theatre, Peak District TicketSource TBA
7-Mar Erin Arts, IOM TicketSource Eliza Carthy
13-Mar Stamford Arts Centre Stamford Arts TBA
14-Mar Mac, Birmingham  Mac TBA
15-Mar Riverhouse Barn, Walton on Thames Lunch time show - Link to follow TBA
28-Mar Alnwick Playhouse Alnwick Eliza Carthy
29-Mar Leeds City Varieties Leeds City Varieties TBA
3-Apr Wiltshire Music Centre Link to follow TBA
4-Apr Lantern, Bristol Beacon Bristol Beacon TBA
5-Apr Acapela Cardiff Acapela Eliza Carthy
9-Apr Regional Arts Centre, Letterkenny Link to follow Eliza Carthy
10-Apr The Whale Theatre, Greystones Lnk to follow Eliza Carthy
12-Apr Whelan’s, Dublin TicketMaster Eliza Carthy

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