Jez Lowe And The Bad Pennies

Inspired by the people and culture of North-East England, this is one folk singer who can be counted upon to have something to say about Thatcher's death – many of Lowe's songs deal with the continuing repercussions of the fate of the coal-mining industry. Now touring with a band that includes Northumbrian piper Andy May, he released a best-of, 'Heads Up', last year.