I am delighted to have sung the vocals on a fabulous album, ‘Songs from the Fourth Floor’ by electronica artist 4ourth4loor. The album will be released at a public launch on July 4th and is the innovation of Andrew Tomlinson whose superbly crafted songs also feature in a series of atmospheric films. Rich took some 4ourth4loor photos yesterday at Princes Quay - … Continue reading Songs from the Fourth Floor
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Rich & Lou Duffy-Howard - music and creative/heritage projects - Loudhailer Music, Red Guitars, Open Bridges Hull
Loudhailer Acoustic June 2014
Thanks to everyone who made it another great Loudhailer Acoustic last night, there are always so many brilliant moments. I only got back from playing with Celtarabia at the Leeds Beeston Festival in the nick of time, so Dexter helped out and opened the show for us with a lovely piano piece - 'The Treasures of … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic June 2014
Kayhan Kalhor
The three of us went to see the stunning Kayhan Kalhor & Ali Bahrami Fard at York NCEM. I like Dexter's post here...
New 4ourth4loor track – Angel
Welcome to the 4ourth4loor a place of ghosts and memories, sublime highs and deathly lows. The new 4ourth4loor preview track - Angel - an account of near death was an experience to sing. It takes you from turmoil and distraction to an uplifting epiphany. Have a listen, watch the film and enjoy your stay…. Come and join us … Continue reading New 4ourth4loor track – Angel
Refugee – Sunday Morning Sketch, finished!
It was after the workshop Rich & I did for Refugee Week - when everyone wrote poems - that I found I had some words on the go too. So, the following Sunday morning I figured out a piano accompaniment. I recorded a sketch on my Walkman, and that was the title sorted: Refugee - … Continue reading Refugee – Sunday Morning Sketch, finished!
Springboard was Splendid!
We had a terrific time at Cottingham Springboard Music Festival. We played at three fab venues and saw some great acts. Thanks to Jayney Wright, Dennis, Doug and everyone involved for making it such a top festival with sooooo much going on. Special shout outs to Cowboy DC and Rob Nicklas for making us so welcome. … Continue reading Springboard was Splendid!