Loudhailer Acoustic November 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to play or listen to the musicians at our Loudhailer Acoustic night at Atkinson's Cafe Bar last night. A packed house and great sets from Martin Clappison, Mike & John and Karl Oakes. Gifford Rolfe's set went from The Moors Murders to Bill Haley in the blink of an eye … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic November 2012

Brand New Classics and Flying Capos

There was a lovely vibe at last night's Loudhailer Acoustic open mic night at Atkinson's Cafe Bar. Everyone was inspired and trying out new songs. I was mesmerised by at least one song in everyone's set. Three Quarters of The Smugglers started off by showing us some old fishing pictures from Backtrack Hull on an … Continue reading Brand New Classics and Flying Capos

Celtarabia at Musicport 2012

Just back from playing a superb gig with Celtarabia at Whitby's Musicport Festival. Rich took these photos which show what a fabulous time we all had. Celtarabia! Zeb Budworth - Percussion, Quentin Budworth - Hurdy-Gurdy, Alan Raw - Drums, Amanda Lowe - Hammer Dulcimer, Lou Duffy-Howard - Bass, Steve Wright - Didjeridoo Click on an image to enlarge and scroll thru … Continue reading Celtarabia at Musicport 2012

A Bumper Edition!

It was a Bumper Edition of our Loudhailer Acoustic Night at Atkinson's Cafe Bar last night with a packed house and no less than 15 performers. There were more guitars lined up than in many a music shop. Rich & I opened up with a couple of songs especially for the occasion, The Goole Captain … Continue reading A Bumper Edition!

Jamboree, Whip! Jamboree!

Wow, that was a good night out! Thanks to Guy Falkingham for asking us to play at the first Hull Folk and Maritime Festival. We played at Fruit, and we had a terrific time. It was already full when we got there at 7 pm, just in time to catch Ukulele Bill introducing the first of a fine collection … Continue reading Jamboree, Whip! Jamboree!