Richard Brautigan and The Honest Ulsterman

We are delighted that our song American Dust is featured in the Honest Ulsterman, seminal Northern Ireland literary review magazine. Picking up a copy of The Honest Ulsterman in Hull University Library in the early 1970s, Philip Larkin was said to have gasped in horror, "Good God, do we subscribe to this?" How cool. Our song features in John F Barber's most … Continue reading Richard Brautigan and The Honest Ulsterman

Loudhailer Acoustic June 2015

It was a lovely chilled evening at Loudhailer Acoustic this time with time for three songs from all the performers in the first set and even another round after the break. We took the opportunity to open the show with our new Dark Guitar and a swinging set. Joan took some photos of us rockin' out. Gifford Rolfe … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic June 2015

It’s always a party with Celtarabia

It's always a party with Celtarabia. We had a ball at Armstrongs in Beverley. Quentin Budworth – Hurdy Gurdy Amanda Lowe – Hammer Dulcimer Lou Duffy-Howard – Dub n Slide Musicman Bass Mark Chillington - Drums Rich took these photographs, click and scroll on... Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard Visit our home page  

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

Rich and Lou’s Loudhailer at Springboard

It was Cottingham Springboard last weekend. We played a set of murder songs on the Africa Studio stage at the Cross Keys. There was a great sound and vibe on the stage, thanks to Dave and Matt and the crew and to our music friends who came to the gig. Later on we played a set … Continue reading Rich and Lou’s Loudhailer at Springboard