What a cracking session and a great crowd it was last night at Loudhailer Acoustic. I opened up with one of Gifford Rolfe's songs. It's one of my favourites of Gifford's many superbly crafted songs. Called 'She Didn't Come Home', it's about the Yorkshire Ripper. I find it an extremely moving and unsettling song which … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic September 2013
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Brother Songs – Loudhailer Acoustic August 2013
Thanks to everyone who came to Loudhailer Acoustic last night. Rich was sorry he couldn't make it as he was hoping to wear his new shirt to rival the likes of Jeff and Gifford...so be sure to be prepared next time (and have a look at the gallery below for a sneaky preview) I had … Continue reading Brother Songs – Loudhailer Acoustic August 2013
Loudhailer Acoustic, July – Knees on Parade
Thanks to everyone who came to play or listen at Loudhailer Acoustic last night. It was a lovely hot summer evening of music and as a result a broad range of knees were on show both on stage and in the (especially appreciative) audience - knobbly, hairy, shaved and meaty.Rich and I opened up with … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic, July – Knees on Parade
Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream
A big thanks to everyone who contributed fabulous music, words, baking and company to last night's Rich & Lou's Loudhailer Acoustic Night, and special thanks to all the 'appreciators', players or not who come to listen to the music and make such a good atmosphere. Great sets again, highlights for me in the first half … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic April 2013 – A Phone Call and a Primal Scream
A Good Dose of Protest
Thanks to everyone who came to play and listen at last night's Loudhailer Acoustic. There was an incredible richness of performances; some welcome returners, some new guests and collaborations and a good smattering of new protest songs. Something in the air last night inspired particularly spirited sets - it could have been the lunar new year's … Continue reading A Good Dose of Protest
Candles and Canapés and Food for Thought
A big thanks to everyone who performed and everyone who came to listen at the first Loudhailer Acoustic at our new home Willerby Methodist Hall. It was brilliant to have more people there than ever before, lots of new faces and friends, a great stage, lights and a fantastic vibe. Thanks to Mike, Chris, David … Continue reading Candles and Canapés and Food for Thought