Devil’s Food & Angel’s Songs

Just love these Loudhailer Acoustic Nights. Fabulous audience and atmosphere, and a real variety of quality songwriting. But first things first, my oh my what a fine spread of home made cakes! OK here goes; Joan's amazing Devils Food Chocolate cake, Penny's Lemon sponge and Blackcurrant sandwich cakes, Rebecca's Rocky Road crispy sticky tray bake, Roy Gifford … Continue reading Devil’s Food & Angel’s Songs →

Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream

A big thanks to everyone who contributed fabulous music, words, baking and company to last night's Rich & Lou's Loudhailer Acoustic Night, and special thanks to all the 'appreciators', players or not who come to listen to the music and make such a good atmosphere. Great sets again, highlights for me in the first half … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream →

Acapellacousticarrotcake

Second Saturday of the month again, and thanks to everyone who came to play and to listen at last night’s Loudhailer Acoustic session. Candles and home baking were in abundance and the atmosphere in the WMC Hall was relaxed. Rich & I opened up with a trio of love songs for a change and then … Continue reading Acapellacousticarrotcake →

A Good Dose of Protest

Thanks to everyone who came to play and listen at last night's Loudhailer Acoustic. There was an incredible richness of performances; some welcome returners, some new guests and collaborations and a good smattering of new protest songs. Something in the air last night inspired  particularly spirited sets - it could have been the lunar new year's … Continue reading A Good Dose of Protest →