Singer warms up for Carling Weekend: Reading And Leeds Festivals
'Smokey' also features lots of collaborations
He'll tour North America this fall
Janet Reno compilation is due out late summer
And Bonnie 'Prince' Billy tackles Mariah Carey
Folkster prepares follow-up to 'Cripple Crow'
Beth Orton is among the artists on 'The Black Swan'
And accompanying film