I'm from Northumberland out of Irish parents (republicans who came here to help the Brits fight Hittler) but for my sins now live in that mecca for catters - Hull. There will be loads of sites around on Lindisfarne the band - who are no where near as wonderful as Lindisfarne the place - and you will surely be able to hear some of their stuff on MP3.com

When I was small there was a predominance for songs from the north east of England - music hall songs Cushy Butterfield, Lambton worm etc which declined form many people's rep but I noted at Whitby folk week are making a welcome return. So the revival appears to be global.