Hull Folk at Zebedee’s Yard

Hull Folk Festival in partnership with the Amy Johnson Festival  Zebedee's Yard Stage Rich and I had a brilliant two days hosting the Hull Folk Festival stage at Zebedee's Yard where the Amy Johnson Festival is taking place all summer, so it was a double fun festival. The vibe was amazing all weekend, and we so enjoyed … Continue reading Hull Folk at Zebedee’s Yard

Loudhailer Acoustic July 2017

A huge thank you to everyone who came to Loudhailer Acoustic last week, and through out this year - players and audience alike. This month's night really was a bumper evening with super performances from a fabulous mix of regular and new guests. Amongst the new performers, Zach Theodorou played a superb percussion set, it was … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic July 2017

Where?

Tim Joseph launched the superb Where? magazine 25 years ago and what a fabulous celebration it was at a sold out Adelphi last night. Massive thanks to Chris Warkup for asking me to play, and to Nick Boldock of Hull Music Archive for MCing the night. There were amazing performances from 11 bands/solo musicians who … Continue reading Where?

Fairview @ 50 Film

We are thrilled to have recorded a Loudhailer Electric Company track for Fairview Studio's 50th anniversary album. You can see that we had lots of fun in the studio in this great short film. Big thanks to John Spence and the Fairview crew! So here I am telling some stories from when we recorded the … Continue reading Fairview @ 50 Film

Loudhailer Acoustic May 2016

Well, last year we expected the Loudhailer Acoustic immediately after Filey Folk Festival to be quiet as everyone was folked out – but it was packed. This year, we thought it may be the same, but as it turned out it was a quiet, and very laid back evening. We all sat at the tables … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic May 2016

Jackson D

Here's our buddy Jackson D, special guest at The Dark Secrets album launch at Kardomah94 last night. Amazing 50s Goth Psyche Blues, with the splendid Zach Theodorou on percussion and guest appearances by John Dixon on guitar and Linda on bass. Think of Twin Peaks, Johnny Cash, Sisters of Mercy, Nick Cave, Elvis Presley and … Continue reading Jackson D