Martin Carthy Concert History

Martin Carthy (born May 21, 1941) is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon and later artists such as Richard Thompson since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of the folk revival.

May 26, 2007
James Yorkston / Martin Carthy Union Chapel London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 04, 2006 –
Aug 06, 2006
The Big Chill Festival 2006
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Eastnor, United Kingdom
Feb 02, 2006
Billy Bragg / Martin Carthy / Dick Gaughan / Karine Polwart / Donovan / Maggie Holland
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Barbican Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 26, 2005
John Paul Jones / KT Tunstall / Robyn Hitchcock / Billy Bragg / Martin Carthy / Roy Harper / Barb Jungr / Willy Mason / Liam Clancy / Odetta
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Barbican Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 30, 2005
Martin Carthy / Martin Simpson / Martin Taylor / Juan Martin The Anvil Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Oct 05, 2004
Martin Carthy
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The Hat Factory Arts Centre Luton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 14, 2004
Bernard Hoskin / Martin Carthy Norwich Arts Centre Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2004
Martin Carthy The Studio Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2001
Flook / Martin Carthy / Norma Waterson / Blyth Power / Burach

Crawley Hawth Folk Festival 2001

The Hawth Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Jun 25, 1995
Martin Carthy

Glastonbury Festival

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Worthy Farm Pilton, England, United Kingdom
Mar 02, 1995
Robyn Hitchcock / Martin Carthy
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Dingwalls London, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 1991
Martin Carthy The Joiners Arms Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 1990
Martin Carthy The Barn - UC Riverside Riverside, California, United States
Jun 17, 1989 –
Jun 19, 1989
Glastonbury Festival 1989
Pixies / Van Morrison / Elvis Costello / The Proclaimers / Donovan / Suzanne Vega / Lucinda Williams / The Waterboys / Youssou N'Dour / black uhuru / Womack And Womack / The Wonder Stuff / Hothouse Flowers / Throwing Muses / Fela Kuti / ozric tentacles / All About Eve / Ted Hawkins / Flaco Jimenez / Martin Carthy / Mahotella Queens / Bhundu Boys / Martin Stephenson / David Rudder / The Daintees / Fairground Attraction / Surprize / Ruby Blue / Over the Moon / And all because the lady loves / Gong Maison / Screech Rock / The Late Road Lunatics / Rory McLeod Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Pilton, England, United Kingdom

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advert from the official Celtic Connections 2012 brochure.  
FYI: Abigail Washburn  was replaced by Krystle Warren at the actual concert., KT Tunstall / Howe Gelb / Krystle Warren / Robyn Hitchcock / Martin Carthy / Eliza Carthy on Feb 5, 2012 [699-small]

advert from the official Celtic Connections 2012 brochure. FYI: Abigail Washburn was replaced by Krystle Warren at the actual concert.


KT Tunstall / Howe Gelb / Krystle Warren / Robyn Hitchcock / Martin Carthy / Eliza Carthy
Feb 5, 2012
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Mercury Prize 2025 on Oct 16, 2025 [269-small]

Mercury Prize 2025
Oct 16, 2025
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Mercury Prize 2025
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Mercury Prize Awards 2025 on Oct 16, 2025 [847-small]

Mercury Prize Awards 2025
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Mercury Prize Awards 2025
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Mercury Prize Awards 2025
Oct 16, 2025
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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