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Folk Legends bring a distinctly North East sound to the British folk scene, blending traditional songs, working-class storytelling, and a shared history from two veteran performers. Billy Mitchell links to Lindisfarne and The Lindisfarne Story, while Bob Fox brings acclaimed work with War Horse and The Pitmen Poets. Their collaboration celebrates heritage, community, and the enduring power of storytelling through song.

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Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the genre, Folk Legends offer intimate performances that feel like a night with old friends who know where the stories come from. Secure your seats for a show that honours mining heritage, regional songs, and a robust live tradition.

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Upcoming on the From the Horse’s Mouth tour (2025) across the UK, Folk Legends perform in venues from Blyth to Saltburn, with stops in Hexham, Bishop Auckland, Beverley, Gateshead, Lichfield, Grindleton, Forest Hall, Otley, Cullercoats, Gartmore, and more. Each date is a standalone night of storytelling, traditional tunes, and new arrangements rooted in North East folklore.

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Social media and official updates help you stay in the loop about show times, ticket drops, and behind-the-scenes moments. We’ve got you covered with direct links to each artist’s online presence to help you plan your next folk-filled night out.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Folk Legends

  • Members: Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox, long-time figures in UK folk (Mitchell via Lindisfarne and The Lindisfarne Story; Fox via War Horse and The Pitmen Poets).
  • 2025 tour: From the Horse’s Mouth tour announced in Aug 2025 with dates across October–November 2025 in the UK (e.g., Blyth, Hexham, Bishop Auckland, Beverley, Gateshead, Lichfield, Grindleton, Forest Hall, Saltburn, Otley, Cullercoats, Gartmore).
  • Genre/style: North East folk with traditional songs, mining/working-class heritage themes, storytelling, and nods to Lindisfarne repertoire alongside folk and trad arrangements.
  • Major achievements: Bob Fox nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Folk Singer (2003, 2004); Fox performed as Songman in War Horse; Mitchell has led The Lindisfarne Story and co-founded The Pitmen Poets.
  • Discography highlights include duo albums Five Star B&B (2006), Back on City Road (2009), and The Pitmen Poets releases (2015–2024) with Bare Knuckle (2022) and Re-Union (2024).

The records

Folk Legends Discography

  • Re-Union
    2024 · Pitmen Poets PPCD04
  • Bare Knuckle
    2022 · Pitmen Poets
  • Seamless
    2019 · Pitmen Poets PPCD03
  • More Black Diamonds
    2016 · Pitmen Poets PPCD2
  • The Pitmen Poets
    2015 · Pitmen Poets PPCD1
  • Back on City Road
    2009 · Bob Fox Music B&BCD02
  • Five Star B&B
    2006 · Bob Fox Music BFMCD011

Biography

Folk Legends merges the deep regional roots of Billy Mitchell and the seasoned stage presence of Bob Fox. Mitchell’s background with Lindisfarne and The Lindisfarne Story brings a melodious, storytelling-driven approach to traditional material, while Fox’s long career in the North East folk circuit — including his role as Songman in the acclaimed production War Horse and his work with The Pitmen Poets — adds a compelling blend of narrative voice and social history to the duo.

Discography Highlights

  • Five Star B&B (2006) — Duo collection blending traditional tunes with original storytelling
  • Back on City Road (2009) — A North East-focused set of songs in intimate arrangements
  • The Pitmen Poets releases (2015–2024) — Bare Knuckle (2022) and Re-Union (2024) featuring collaborations and robust spoken-word storytelling

Upcoming Tour: From the Horse’s Mouth (2025)

The 2025 tour spans October–November across the UK, with appearances in Blyth, Hexham, Bishop Auckland, Beverley, Gateshead, Lichfield, Grindleton, Forest Hall, Saltburn, Otley, Cullercoats, Gartmore, and more. Each show offers a standalone evening of traditional and contemporary folk, rooted in the performers’ shared heritage.

Social Media & Online

For the latest tour updates, social posts, and ticket alerts, follow Folk Legends and the individual members through their official pages. Links provided below lead to official sites and social channels with new content and announcements.

Venue & City Context

From intimate theatres to broader concert venues across the UK, Folk Legends tailor each performance to the space, ensuring a warm, community-focused atmosphere. Expect storytelling, audience participation, and carefully arranged folk repertoire that honours regional roots while offering fresh interpretations.

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