Gifford Rolfe at Morley Folk Club

I was delighted to join Gifford Rolfe on bass for a few songs at Morley Folk Club near Leeds last week. I played on some songs from his last album, Between that Ocean and this Sky, and a couple from Dark Hearts and Strange Angels, including a favourite, his most covered song - you might know it - … Continue reading Gifford Rolfe at Morley Folk Club →

Between that Ocean and this Sky – Gifford Rolfe

I was honoured to be asked to play bass on Gifford Rolfe's latest album, Between that Ocean and this Sky. It's full of gorgeous evocative melodies and lyrics. The album's sea theme is punctuated by beautiful love songs, wistful nostalgia, pirates, and Gifford's signature biographical political songs, this time the story of Anna Politkovskya - which called for … Continue reading Between that Ocean and this Sky – Gifford Rolfe →

Loudhailer Acoustic April 2015 – A Bumper Edition!

It was a bumper edition of Loudhailer Acoustic last night at The Back Room. We were treated to an amazing eclectic selection of performances and there were magical moments in every set. Rich was taking photographs so Dexter and I opened up with a violin/guitar duet before Karl Oakes' ace set kicking off with his … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic April 2015 – A Bumper Edition! →