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Last night's world premiere of Amanda Lowe and The Aviatrix' full band Amy Johnson Song Cycle was terrific. Amanda put a a great band together and it was super to play with such a fabulous group of musicians. Amanda Lowe – guitar, mandolin and vocals Ellie Gaynard – violin and vocals Jessica Lawson – autoharp, … Continue reading Amanda Lowe & The Aviatrix World Premiere
Kerrin Tatman and Freya Bryson's concert for Amy Johnson was magnificent. Their ethereal and expressive songs and instrumentals ingeniously dramatised their stories using cello, piano, voice, violin and accordion. Kerrin's striking cello and piano pieces were perfectly complimented by Freya's theatrical voice, reminiscent of Bjork and Elizabeth Fraser. As the evening sunlight illuminated the resplendent stained glass in … Continue reading Fly Into My Vapour Arms
This afternoon was Hull, Hope and Happiness. Jeremy Corbyn came to Hull and Rich, Dexter, Asa and I were amongst 3000 people who gathered in Queens Gardens to hear him speak and support him. It was awesome - inspirational sound talk, light at the end of the tunnel, and brilliant to see so many friends there. … Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn in Hull
My Words Our Songs is the first Hull Women's Music Network project - and it's brilliant. Led by Ysabelle Wombwell and Warren Records, it started with two creative writing workshops which Christina Lewis and I led together for a fabulous group of young women - who astounded us with their superb writing. Here are some of them … Continue reading My Words Our Songs
Oh my, Celtarabia at the Beulah Gathering at Lime Tree Farm - we had such a terrific time. After chilling by the stones for the afternoon we played an hour and a half set of full on high energy dance tunes and songs at the end of the evening. A glorious sunny weekend and cosmic theme brought good vibes in abundance. … Continue reading Celtarabia at Beulah
Last night was the first performance of an embryonic new Hull Gamelan group. We have been practising tunes - especially written by Alec Roth for the Gamelan - to be performed for Laurence Rugg's Musical Journey, part of this summer's Amy Johnson Festival. At the end of another glorious sunny day, Laurence took us on an … Continue reading Gamelan Musical Journey