Here is a list of commercially-released recordings I've been involved with over the years. I think it's comprehensive, but I could easily have forgotten something — if you know of anything I've missed off here I'd be really grateful if you'd let me know!
My Roots Are Showing
Doug Rorrer · 2023
Doug explores his impressive legacy in this lovingly crafted recording.
Wagon Yard
The Long Hill Ramblers · 2022
Our take on a few great songs. Available for streaming or download.
Notes from the skirting board
Ben Paley · 2021
The lockdown album. Available for streaming or download.
Homunculus Mellitus
Ben Paley · 2019
My first solo album. Available for streaming or download, and available for purchase as a CD.
The Servant's Ball
The Servant's Ball · 2019
Simultaneously one of the most difficult and one of the most fun projects I've ever been involved in. Available for download and purchase.
Besieged
McDermott's 2 Hours vs Levellers vs Oyster Band · 2019
A dozen years in the making. Available for purchase on CD.
Singing It All Back Home
Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds · 2019
"Appalachian Ballads of English and Scottish Origin" Available for streaming or download.
The Clovis Limit Pt. 1
Mike Ross · 2019
Great psyche-country-rock album from a legend of the British scene. Available for purchase on CD.
Are We Having Fun?
Dan Donnelly · 2018
Latest from Belfast's finest. Available for purchase or download.
Roam the Country Through
Jeff Warner · 2018
Old songs from a contemporary master. Available for purchase on CD.
Misfits Migrants and Murders
Jack Warshaw · 2018
Traditional and original songs. Available for streaming or download.
Endangered Species
Jack Warshaw · 2015
Traditional and original songs. Available for streaming or download.
OTF Recordings Sampler
Various Artists · 2015
Interesting sampler album from the Levellers' OTF label. Available for streaming or download.
Beauty And Butchery
The Long Hill Ramblers · 2014
You really need this record. Available for streaming or download, and available for purchase on CD.
Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew
Bonnie Dobson & Her Boys · 2014
First album for some time from this legendary figure of the sixties' folk scene. Available for purchase on CD.
Downs Barn Demo
The Long Hill Ramblers · 2012
A five-track demo CD. Available for purchase on CD, or available for streaming or download.
Roll On, Roll On: Tom Paley's Old-Time Moonshine Revue
Tom Paley · 2012
Interesting album from Tom and a number of other people. Available for purchase on CD.
Sandy Boys
Sara Grey with Kieron Means and Ben Paley · 2009
More traditional American music from one of the greats.
The Blind Jack Band
The Blind Jack Band · 2008
A collection of Yorkshire songs and tunes in aid of Henshaws Society for Blind People
Live at Fernham Hall
McDermott's 2 Hours · 2005
McDermotts live at Fernham Hall, Fareham on March 26 2005.
Traditional Irish & American Music
The Expatriate Game · 2005
Exploring the traditions. Duck Baker and the much-missed Maggie Boyle.
Disorder
McDermott's 2 Hours v. Levellers · 2004
Another helping of Nick Burbridge's beautiful and disturbing songwriting, with members of the Levellers.
Friends Across The Pond
Various Artists · 2004
A compilation of music from Americans who have played at the first ten years of festivals put on by the Friends Of American Old Time Music And Dance in the UK.
dolor ipse
Ben Paley & Tab Hunter · 1999
Red-hot traditional fiddle and guitar music, available for download at http://benpaley-fiddle.bandcamp.com/album/dolor-ipse
Svenska Låtar
Tom & Ben Paley · 1998
(Swedish fiddle tunes)
Ben and his dad play Swedish fiddle music.
Ben and his dad play Swedish fiddle music.
Dealing A New Hand (From The Same Old Deck)
The New Deal String Band · 1998
Old-Time string band music.
We Are Melting
Bing Lyle & Ben Paley · 1995
Songs and tunes by singer, accordionist and guitarist Bing Lyle. Available for purchase on CD and available for streaming or download.
On A Cold Winter Night (In America And Sweden)
Tom Paley and Ben Paley · 1993
Collection of American and Swedish songs and tunes.
Swedish Fiddle Music - An Anthology
Ben Paley · 1993
Accompanying cassette for the book of the same name. Available for streaming or download.
Like This Only Better
The Wild Turkey Brothers · 1992
Infamous Brighton Death-Blue-Metal-Grass merchants. The mighty second album. Download for free!
Heartsease
Tom Paley and Barbara Lester with Ben Paley · 1991
Some traditional material and some of Barbara's songs. Available for download on Bandcamp!
In:
The Wild Turkey Brothers · 1991
Infamous Brighton Death-Blue-Metal-Grass merchants. The seminal first album. Download for free!
North And South
McDermott's 2 Hours · 1991
Acoustic version of the band. Available for free download.