A Midwinter’s Night

Released in December 2024 and reaching number 27 in the Official Folk Albums Chart that month, this is the second album from Jackie Oates and John Spiers, and features 13 tracks of Christmas material, gathered from local custom, advent carols, yuletide tunes and festive songs from further afield. Recorded at Woodworm Studios in Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire in 2024, the album features multi-instrumental tracks played by John and Jackie. A joyous celebration of midwinter and all its shades.

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Press

‘Two artists at the peak of their unadulterated skills, and all the better for that.’ At The Barrier

‘Showcases the artists’ breadth of influence. A glorious collection.’ Tradfolk.co

‘A Midwinter’s Night is an absolutely perfect Christmas album with quiet moments mixed with joyful songs and tunes. You can go to mass and come home to party all without leaving the house.’ Folking.com

‘All the tracks share a magical quality deriving from the exceptional and carefully nurtured musicianship and their equally outstanding sense of tradition. If you’re seeking music that beautifully honours the traditions of this season, look no further…they carry these cherished traditions with inspiring grace.’ Klofmag

Track listing

  1. Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending
  2. The Gloucestershire Wassail
  3. As I Lay On Yoolis Night
  4. Twelve Joys Of Mary/The Sussex Carol
  5. Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  6. Welcome Noble Winter/Harvey Darvey
  7. The Halsway Carol
  8. The Broomsquire’s Bird Song
  9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/The Somerset Wassail
  10. Bergers, Écoutez La Musique
  11. Sofðu Unga Ástin Mín/Sjóferðabæn (Seafarer’s Prayer)
  12. Y Ceiliog Llwyd/To Drive The Cold Winter Away
  13. The Trees Are All Bare