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
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Loudhailer at Cottingham Springboard Festival – photos/review.
Thanks to Opher at https://opherworld.wordpress.com/ for his review and photos!
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
Lo-Tech Music for Hi-Tech People
There was a special CD launch at Filey the other weekend when Graham Graham Beck's fabulous album - Lo Tech Music for Hi Tech People - hit the water and was blown across the boating pond on a little plastic seaside yacht. Rich and I were especially excited by the launch. We are thrilled that Graham invited … Continue reading Lo-Tech Music for Hi-Tech People
Songs of Freedom at The Warren
What a fantastic three days working alongside MC and song writer Redeye and DJ and Liam van Rijn on The Warren Young People’s Centre's 'Songs of Freedom' project. The aim was to give young people an opportunity to tell their story through music, song-writing and performance. It was a bold creative fight-back against government cuts and youth poverty and 35 … Continue reading Songs of Freedom at The Warren
Hull700, Red Hot Fiesta, Wilberforce 2007
So, I shut down my computer at Hull City Council for the last time last week, after over 24 years of managing some ace projects and working in some top teams there. While clearing my drive I found dozens of great photos, all sorts of things including the Red Hot Fiestas - the city carnival … Continue reading Hull700, Red Hot Fiesta, Wilberforce 2007