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Welcome to Agent Starling, Lou Loudhailer and Quentin Budworth's new musical collaborative adventure. Loudhailer Electric Company captain Lou has teamed up with Celtarabia chief Quentin who spent the year before lockdown touring Europe meeting with other top hurdy-gurdy players exchanging tunes, techniques and experiences. Hurdy-gurdy by Quentin Budworth, other instruments by Lou Loudhailer. Expect lots … Continue reading Agent Starling
This is our next album preview track, Drive the Cold Winter Away by Quentin Budworth & Lou Loudhailer, also featuring Dexter Duffy-Howard on violin & cello. Immerse yourself in the snow scenes of Quentin's captivating video to illustrate the tune from Playford's Dancing Master. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w3-iLRe0Kk&ab_channel=LoudhailerUK Playford's winter tune is part of the new collaboration between … Continue reading Drive the Cold Winter Away
I have a new project to unveil for 2021, a collaboration with chief Celtarabian Quentin Budworth who spent the year before lockdown touring Europe meeting with other top hurdy-gurdy players exchanging tunes, techniques and experiences. This is the first of the preview tracks, our arrangement of the French folk tune Il N’est Plus Temps composed … Continue reading Il N’est Plus Temps (Time Travel Mix)
In 2019 Celtarabia played some incredible headline gigs at some real festivals with fabulous audiences over the summer; the Green Gathering in Wales, Rainbow Summer Camp in the New Forest, the Northern Green Gathering, as well as sell-out gigs at the the Beverley Fringe and Moon on the Water. The festivals were amazing grounding and … Continue reading 2019 IN MUSIC #1 Celtarabia
The last of a terrific set of summer festival gigs with Celtarabia was at the Rainbow Summer Camp in Gloucestershire, a lovely peaceful gathering, reminiscent of the free festivals of yore. Celtarabia starred at the festival's grand Masked Ball, what a marvellous experience. Superb dancing throughout the night and a fantastic vibe made for a … Continue reading Celtarabia at Rainbow Summer Camp
Another fab weekend with Celtarabia this time at The Northern Green Gathering on a beautiful organic farm near Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales. As soon as we hit the stage, the party spirit and dancing began. High five to everyone for a great time! Here's Rich's gallery of photos of Celtarabia: More from the festival: … Continue reading Celtarabia at the Northern Green Gathering