The Living Tradition - Issue 82 featuring

Tom Bliss - Tom bids farewell to life on the road as a professional folk musician and gives a detailed insight into the economics of the folk scene from a musician's perspective. Sid Kipper - talks about his 25 years as a 'folk megostar' in a way that only Sid Kipper can. Mick Ryan - talks about Folk Opera as a way of reaching new audiences, developing performance skills and writing songs. 'Keep Music Local' - Jim Bainbridge and his views on the importance of local traditions and music making in a local context. Classic Album - Battlefield Band - Home is Where the Van Is - a classic album and a look at the influence of Battlefield Band on a generation of music makers. The English Concertina - Roger Edwards talks about the English Concertina, prompted by the release of 'English International'. Living Tradition Summer Schools - Pete Heywood describes the origins, ethos and development of Living Tradition's summer schools project. 2009 FESTIVALS LISTING - an essential guide to planning your 2009 Festival attendance. The Pipeline - News from the world of piping. Plus News and Reviews