Hurdy-Gurdy, String, and Other Things

We made a playlist of some of the earworms that inspired the Agent Starling - European Howl record - it's free to listen to on Spotify, could be a soundtrack to part of your day. Lots of interesting sounds from obscurity corners around the world - some truly remarkable music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Y5EaPP13t425MnpcPi69D?si=1fee90b8e9464f5a We've enjoyed making this … Continue reading Hurdy-Gurdy, String, and Other Things

2019 in Music #3

Looking back on the music highlights of the year there’s been some terrific gigs we’ve seen, played at, or helped to organise including a year full of #letscelebrate gigs with Freetownway. The year really kicked off with A Perfect Combination 3 for the Stephen Hughes Foundation at Kardomah 94: in the afternoon with Diggory Venn, … Continue reading 2019 in Music #3

The Unfinished Violin at the NCEM

The Unfinished Violin - carved by Richard S Howard, played by Sam Sweeney at York NCEM Rich and Dexter and I had a terrific night out this week at York NCEM to see Sam Sweeney perform his album The Unfinished Violin. Sam has put a superb band together for the show, with beautiful and powerful … Continue reading The Unfinished Violin at the NCEM