BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning artist Sam Kelly returns with Dreamers Dawn, his second album for Navigator Records and his first since the widely acclaimed Pretty Peggy in 2017. A singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Kelly brings his signature eclectic approach to a collection that blends traditional folk songs with original compositions co-written with banjo virtuoso and longtime collaborator Jamie Francis.

Dreamers Dawn strikes a compelling balance between honoring folk tradition and pushing it forward, with four traditional arrangements sitting alongside seven original songs crafted and recorded between Kelly and Francis's home studios. Highlights include a fiery Appalachian bluegrass reimagining of "Gallows Pole" that crackles with urgency, while the original material showcases the duo's songwriting chemistry at its finest. For fans of contemporary folk with genuine depth and craft, this is a record well worth adding to the collection.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Navigator Records (2)
• Genre: Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 06/20/2025
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TRACKS

A1. The Bold Privateer
A2. Dreamers Dawn
A3. Gallows Pole
A4. In The Cold
A5. In The Dark
A6. Snakes And Sermons
B1. The Old Deceiver
B2. Til Sleep Comes Calling
B3. The Lincolnshire Poacher
B4. Skye
B5. Dark-Eyed Sailor