Thanks to Martin and Guy who asked us to play at the Yum! Festival in town this afternoon, we had a blast. We played as many food songs as we could muster up ("Give me your cup cakes, I want your gateau..") Dexter and Richard tucked into chocolate crepes and Summer Festival Ale and we … Continue reading Yum!
Category: Songs and Stories
Letter from Starman!
29/6/2013 - David Bowie and the Spiders were my first heroes. The first gig I ever went to was when me and Julie went to see them play at Leeds Rolarena on June 29th 1973 - the last gig before Ziggy died at Hammersmith Odeon. I was blown away by the gig, and that was it, … Continue reading Letter from Starman!
We’ve got a story and a song for you
. First of all, here's the story... . Sic Transit Gloria Mundi . Once upon a time there was a stretch of particularly beautiful unspoiled land in Quebec, Canada not too far from the Atlantic coast. The same families had farmed the land for generations. The people lived simple but tough outdoor lives; think of … Continue reading We’ve got a story and a song for you
Sylvie is Smiling
I love this picture that Richard took of Sylvie because you can tell she is smiling even from the back. Hazel and Phil had just finished their set. They were fabulous. Dexter said he was totally surprised when Hazel started to sing...
Off The Road at Cottingham Springboard
Just back from a fab afternoon at Springboard. Saw lots of friends and great sets from Cowboy DC, Martin Clappison, Tom Kay, Ukulele Bill, Dave Greaves and loads more. Really enjoyed playing on the Off The Road stage. Amber was sitting at the front drawing all the musicians. Here's her fab picture of me & Rich. Thanks … Continue reading Off The Road at Cottingham Springboard
Come and join us for Sunday Lunchsongs
This Sunday, June 3rd 1.50 pm - 2.20 pm at the Duke of Cumberland in Cottingham. Free entry. We're playing at the Festival Springboard on the Off The Road stage, so how about some Road Songs?