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!
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Loudhailer Acoustic July 2012
Great to see some old friends from the Lounge Lizards in the audience last night at our Loudhailer open mic acoustic night at Atkinson's Cafe Bar. (NB. we have now moved to Willerby Methodist Hall) Looking forward to a Lounge Lizards set at a session soon. Fab debut performance from Sophie & Corey, great sets from … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic July 2012
Celtarabia at Harewood House Part II
More terrific photos of Celtarabia headlining the amazing Medieval Fayre weekend at Harewood House. Quentin Budworth - Hurdy Gurdy Amanda Lowe - Hammer Dulcimer and Vocals Violin - Jill Fisher Percussion - Zebedee Budworth Cajon and Whistle - Graham Willoughby Caller - Steve Haswell Drums - Alan Raw Bass - Lou Duffy-Howard Sound and Lights … Continue reading Celtarabia at Harewood House Part II
Dancing the night away Medieval style…
What a fabulous Celtarabia gig we had last night - with Quentin Budworth and Amanda Lowe - headlining Harewood House's Medieval Fayre. I loved playing those top tunes with such wonderful musicians and friends. Alan and I locked down the dub, Zeb and Graham added storming percussive grooves and the hurdy gurdy, dulcimer and fiddle - … Continue reading Dancing the night away Medieval style…
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