So, I shut down my computer at Hull City Council for the last time last week, after over 24 years of managing some ace projects and working in some top teams there. While clearing my drive I found dozens of great photos, all sorts of things including the Red Hot Fiestas - the city carnival … Continue reading Hull700, Red Hot Fiesta, Wilberforce 2007
Category: Songs and Stories
International Women’s Day
I was delighted to play at the preview day of Debi Keable's inspirational exhibition celebrating the creativity of women artists living and working in Hull and The East Riding of Yorkshire. I played a set of songs I've written about women role models throughout history, including some of my own heroes, Joan of Arc, Valentina de Saint-Bris, Borg … Continue reading International Women’s Day
iota arts impromptu parade
It was a brilliant sunny day at last - perfect for Mardi Gras day. So how fortunate that there was an impromptu pancake day parade round the old town with Steve's iota little giants. It was the debut of George Peck, Farout Man and Alien Airman who were accompanied by Party Animals, Uncle Tudor, the Clowns, Mrs Flowers, Rumplestiltskin, … Continue reading iota arts impromptu parade
Contact Juggling in Glasgow
We had a brilliant time visiting Asa in Glasgow. He lives in a great place - just near the Glasgow School of Art. He showed us round the Great Western Road and the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Asa surprised us yet again with something new to add to his repertoire, and Dexter jammed along...have a look... … Continue reading Contact Juggling in Glasgow
Cornucopia Festival 2014
It has been just the weekend for a festival - lovely sunny autumn days, and clear nights. What a perfect weekend for East Yorkshire's Cornucopia Festival - this year in the beautiful grounds of Burton Constable Hall. We played three Rich & Lou's Loudhailer sets during the weekend. It was brilliant that our youngest son Dexter joined … Continue reading Cornucopia Festival 2014
Dex & Becks
Here's Dexter's latest venture, Dexter and Graham - Dex & Becks - Burning Down The House at last month's Loudhailer Acoustic. A fab video!