BBC Folk Awards on Radio, TV, and Internet on February 8. Tons of great music. I'm rooting for the excellent Home Service who are up for two awards.

Steve Knightley at the Phoenix, on February 16, but with added bonus of local duo, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. Details: 01392 667080 or online at www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Plymouth's sensational Mad Dog McCrea return to Seaton Gateway on February 18. Make the trip – they're brilliant! Details: www.seatongateway.co.uk. Then come back and see them again at the Phoenix on St Patrick's Day! Ticket details: 01297 625699.

Scotland's exciting new award-winning, five-piece band Breabach, at the Phoenix on February 19. Ticket details: 01297 625699 or visit: www.breabach.com

Orkney Island escapee Kris Drever with multi-instrumentalist Eamonn Coyne. Topsham Folk Club, the Globe, February 19.