Guardian Music — For roots and world music goodness, here are the best events out there this summerAcoustic Festival Of BritainWhen 25-27 MayWhere Uttoxeter Racecourse, StaffordshireWhat Folk, rock, blues, guitar, bluegrass and countryWho The Animals, the MoveHow muc... more info

Guardian Music — (Long Tale Recordings/Cadiz)Seven years on from his death from cancer at the tragically young age of 33, Martyn Bennett is still a major influence on the thriving Scottish music scene; bands as diverse as Peatbog Faeries, Treacherous Orchestra or Sa... more info

Guardian Music — John Peel's 'great little music venue' is going strong, with added delights cooked up by a Tibetan chef. We're in Hebden Bridge - where else?I am sometimes taken to task by those commenting on my Northerner contributions for featuring Hebden Bridge; ... more info

Guardian Music — (Peatbog) Peatbog Faeries provide another reminder of the strength and variety of the Scottish music scene. They are based in the Isle of Skye, just over the water from North Uist, the inspiration for so many Julie Fowlis songs, but their approach to... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Peatbog Faeries, one of Scotlands best known names in contemporary folk music, will release their forthcoming album, Dust, on 8th August. This new release is special in many ways, not least because of the arrival of new band members who have added ... more info

Guardian Music — There are a growing number of small festivals that offer personal touches and originality over superstar lineups – and excessive ticket prices. Chris Salmon rounds up 10 of the best'It's pretty standard to say that the huge festivals lack character... more info