Brand New Classics and Flying Capos

There was a lovely vibe at last night's Loudhailer Acoustic open mic night at Atkinson's Cafe Bar. Everyone was inspired and trying out new songs. I was mesmerised by at least one song in everyone's set. Three Quarters of The Smugglers started off by showing us some old fishing pictures from Backtrack Hull on an … Continue reading Brand New Classics and Flying Capos

Yum!

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!

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…