Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream

A big thanks to everyone who contributed fabulous music, words, baking and company to last night's Rich & Lou's Loudhailer Acoustic Night, and special thanks to all the 'appreciators', players or not who come to listen to the music and make such a good atmosphere. Great sets again, highlights for me in the first half … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream

Celtarabia come to town!

Can't wait for this! Celtarabia at Hessle Town Hall, Friday 26th April 7.30 pm Tickets on sale at Hessle Town Hall, South Lane, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0RR, the office is open from 9.00 - 4.00 Monday to Thursday. Tel 01482 648566 I'll be having fun playing bass with Celtarabia - Amanda Lowe … Continue reading Celtarabia come to town!

Drama at The Globe

Had a blast last night playing with Celtarabia at a great venue, The Globe in Glossop. It was International Dancing Day and suitably enough there was dancing galore. On stage at The Globe Quentin Budworth (hurdy gurdy and cittern) Amanda Lowe (hammer dulcimer and vocals) Zebedee Budworth (long drum and djembe) Alan Raw (drummer deluxe) … Continue reading Drama at The Globe

Acapellacousticarrotcake

Second Saturday of the month again, and thanks to everyone who came to play and to listen at last night’s Loudhailer Acoustic session. Candles and home baking were in abundance and the atmosphere in the WMC Hall was relaxed. Rich & I opened up with a trio of love songs for a change and then … Continue reading Acapellacousticarrotcake

A Good Dose of Protest

Thanks to everyone who came to play and listen at last night's Loudhailer Acoustic. There was an incredible richness of performances; some welcome returners, some new guests and collaborations and a good smattering of new protest songs. Something in the air last night inspired  particularly spirited sets - it could have been the lunar new year's … Continue reading A Good Dose of Protest

Dex and Harry Can’t Stop

Dex and Harry were jamming yesterday. Here is Mystical Creature, written and performed by Dex (bass guitar) and Harry (drums). And here's a clip of  them playing Red Hot Chili Peppers' - Can't Stop They are getting ready to gig. Nothing too late tho; have to be in bed by eight o'clock.