John Peel Tribute Weekend at the Adelphi

This weekend Rich & I are playing a Rich & Lou's Loudhailer set at the Adelphi in Hull as part the Keeping it Peel tribute weekend to the late, great John Peel. John did more for bands and music - over many years - than anyone else. As with hundreds of bands he championed The Red Guitars. … Continue reading John Peel Tribute Weekend at the Adelphi

Refugee – Sunday Afternoon Sketch

It was after the My Ancestors were French workshop we did for Refugee Week where everyone wrote poems that I found I had some words on the go too. So, on Sunday morning I figured out a piano accompaniment... Hang on, we're going to miraculously whizz forward in time now. Here's the finished version, recorded with … Continue reading Refugee – Sunday Afternoon Sketch

Devil’s Food & Angel’s Songs

Just love these Loudhailer Acoustic Nights. Fabulous audience and atmosphere, and a real variety of quality songwriting. But first things first, my oh my what a fine spread of home made cakes! OK here goes; Joan's amazing Devils Food Chocolate cake, Penny's Lemon sponge and Blackcurrant sandwich cakes, Rebecca's Rocky Road crispy sticky tray bake, Roy Gifford … Continue reading Devil’s Food & Angel’s Songs