Northern Quarter Friday Night Live

Friday 13th and a lucky day at Huddersfield's Northern Quarter with Anneka Shelley and Robert Sharp on the same bill. A fabulous night out at a fabulous live music venue with legendary pizza, Anneka and Rob were supporting Benny Jones and Daisy Dorothy opened the show. Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard

Water Tower Northern Quarter 18.08.2023

Fantastic gig by Water Tower, over from Los Angeles at Huddersfield's Northern Quarter last night. Supported by Robert Sharp Trio (including Dexter and Corey) and Leo Brazil, all invited on stage here for the last song of Water Tower's set. Photographs by Rich below the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1C_g4UtSz0 Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard Rich & Lou Duffy-Howard

Robert Sharp Trio Northern Quarter 18.08.2023

We had a brilliant night last night at Huddersfield's fabulous Norther Quarter. The Robert Sharp Trio (Rob with Corey on bass and Dexter on violin) were supporting Los Angeles bluegrass punks Water Tower, with Leo Brazil opening the show. There's a great video of the final number of their set - 'Only When You Ask' … Continue reading Robert Sharp Trio Northern Quarter 18.08.2023

Anneka Shelley at the Lending Room

Our second visit within the week to Leeds and another new venue to us, the Lending Room at the Library, to see Anneka Shelley and her band, featuring Dexter on violin and Poppy on acoustic bass and guitar. Another lovely night, we thoroughly enjoyed it and another great venue. Rich took the photos. Rich and … Continue reading Anneka Shelley at the Lending Room

Anneka Shelley at Northern Guitars

We had a great time on Wednesday night in Leeds. Dexter invited us over to watch Anneka Shelley, and her band in which he plays, at Northern Guitars on Call Lane. Anneka and the band were fantastic, the house was full. What a lovely friendly place with a great sound and good beer. Here's a … Continue reading Anneka Shelley at Northern Guitars

Relics and Rails – Syd Young

We've been friends with Rich/Syd Young for a long time now and know he takes great photographs but didn't know what a fantastic artist he is until last year when he released a limited edition watercolour of a diesel locomotive - 'Night Fusilier' - to raise funds for the Deltic Preservation Society. Rich entered the … Continue reading Relics and Rails – Syd Young