Nick Harper played a stormer to a packed house at The Back Room last night. What an amazing performer – a superbly passionate singer songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, he’s full of terrific stories, and fabulously entertaining. We loved Nick’s set, a perfect mix of his old and new songs and a couple of amazing surprises – … Continue reading Nick Harper Loudhailer Special
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Terra Fin went to Lithuania
Here's Jonas and Corey (two thirds of the awesome Terra Fin) just before they went to play at The Liverpool Indie/Rock Bar in Vilnius, Lithuania recently. And here is a clip of them at the gig - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q9My5d7SMQ Click to visit Terra Fin on Facebook Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard – Visit our Home Page
Fairview @ 50 Film
We are thrilled to have recorded a Loudhailer Electric Company track for Fairview Studio's 50th anniversary album. You can see that we had lots of fun in the studio in this great short film. Big thanks to John Spence and the Fairview crew! So here I am telling some stories from when we recorded the … Continue reading Fairview @ 50 Film
Loudhailer Acoustic May 2016
Well, last year we expected the Loudhailer Acoustic immediately after Filey Folk Festival to be quiet as everyone was folked out – but it was packed. This year, we thought it may be the same, but as it turned out it was a quiet, and very laid back evening. We all sat at the tables … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic May 2016
Gamelan in Pink and Green
I have been lucky enough to be playing the York Gamelan, Gamelan Sekar Petak (white rose, in honour of York's white flower symbol) with a lovely group of people, some really experienced players. We are practicing for the annual concert in York which I'm so looking forward to. Recently I had a chance to return to … Continue reading Gamelan in Pink and Green
Flower like a Greenfinch
Today's Primula auriculas - Lazy River, Sweet Pastures, Grey Hawk, Clouded Yellow, Eden Greenfinch (colors like a greenfinch), and an unknown border we found in a Rotary Club car park plant sale. The cold frame is bursting at the seams and even the names of the flowers are fabulous. Rich took these gorgeous photos. Just click on … Continue reading Flower like a Greenfinch