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We were lucky enough to see Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI play at York University last night as part of the NCEM Early Music Festival. The concert was superb, a dream come true. They did three well deserved encores and were very friendly and welcoming. Rich took these photos. Click on the images to … Continue reading More late nights and early music…
More terrific photos of Celtarabia headlining the amazing Medieval Fayre weekend at Harewood House. Quentin Budworth - Hurdy Gurdy Amanda Lowe - Hammer Dulcimer and Vocals Violin - Jill Fisher Percussion - Zebedee Budworth Cajon and Whistle - Graham Willoughby Caller - Steve Haswell Drums - Alan Raw Bass - Lou Duffy-Howard Sound and Lights … Continue reading Celtarabia at Harewood House Part II
What a fabulous Celtarabia gig we had last night - with Quentin Budworth and Amanda Lowe - headlining Harewood House's Medieval Fayre. I loved playing those top tunes with such wonderful musicians and friends. Alan and I locked down the dub, Zeb and Graham added storming percussive grooves and the hurdy gurdy, dulcimer and fiddle - … Continue reading Dancing the night away Medieval style…
Really lookin' forward to playing with Celtarabia at Harewood House on Saturday, it's a big medieval weekend, Grinnigogs providing top music and fun on the Friday night and the fabulous Celtarabia on Saturday night. There's loads going on, here's Tim's description...Should be a very different weekend, jousting, tournaments, armoury displays, Norman skirmish and living-history encampments … Continue reading Medieval antics…
29/6/2013 - David Bowie and the Spiders were my first heroes. The first gig I ever went to was when me and Julie went to see them play at Leeds Rolarena on June 29th 1973 - the last gig before Ziggy died at Hammersmith Odeon. I was blown away by the gig, and that was it, … Continue reading Letter from Starman!
. First of all, here's the story... . Sic Transit Gloria Mundi . Once upon a time there was a stretch of particularly beautiful unspoiled land in Quebec, Canada not too far from the Atlantic coast. The same families had farmed the land for generations. The people lived simple but tough outdoor lives; think of … Continue reading We’ve got a story and a song for you