Liz Hextall (Flute,Recorder and Backing Vocals)
Steve Hamilton (Mandolin, Triangle, Vocals)
Jamie Marlow (Lead Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals
Tony Haggis (Fretless 5 String Bass,E Bow, Gadgets and Soldering Iron
Rick Cox (Drums, Vocals and other noises)
Influences
Steve-Folk
Rick-Pop/Rock
Liz-Big Band/Folk/Classical
Tony-Folk/African Zydeco
Jamie-Blues/Folk
These are just the genres of groups we have played in but we have influences from all over the musical spectrum.
Check out this video: Black Rat@The Alchemist
We can't really answer this as we're not sure if there's a band quite like us!
Part of our signature tune at Dorset 2007
Live at The Sharnford Arms
Warwick Folk Festival 2009
Formed in the Autumn of 2002, Black Rat are a 5 piece band that blend folk and rock music with an emphasis on English traditional styles of song and dance.
Aww sorry to hear that Liz.. typical I will look forward to hearing more current cds soon I saw you all at a pagan gig and bought the cd off your stall..oooh 5 years ago... I am still catching up with technology in general and your cd lasted longer than my cd player.. sigh. Blessing to all Ally
Hey Liz! It's so lovely to hear from you. How are you? Hope you're ok. It'd be great to come and see u play a festival. Are they still taking acts on? I'm organising a gig at the musician in leicester! Do you want to come? It's the 17th June. :)I'll let you know nearer the time about it when I'm selling tickets xxx
Hello there, cats and kittens - and thanks awfully for accepting CrackTown's grimy paw of friendship as opposed to crapping copiously into it. Some have, sad to say - acoustic liberalbilly shctick is perhaps an acquired taste... So: acquire it! Keep it gangsta, CrackTown
just stopping by to see if you're interested in our project....
We've started a collaborative radio station - and we're looking for people to contribute to our output....have a look, have a listen and join up if you'd like to join in!!!
Hey Liz :) I so can't wait!!! I've completely forgot to call the sharnford arms to arrange a date, I must do that. How are you? Hope all is good, lots of love Kristyna x
I'm gonna miss you :( I'm back in Manchester after the 27th gigging. Gotta catch up in the New Year then!! Have an amazing time in Brussels! lots of love Kristyna xxx
Hey Liz, here are the church dates... it'd be wicked to see you there. 23rd December carols by candlelight 4-5 or 630-745 Christmas eve carols and communion by candlelight 1115pm-christmas day
Hey Liz, you're absolutely right about not crying cause it's over but smiling cause it happened. That's the best way of looking at it! I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into my own music now. Hope you're ok, you definitely rubbed off on me! best wishes
Hey Liz! So great to hear from you.You're an amazing teacher what can I say,thats why your pupils go on to do well! I would have loved to come to the meal on the 20th, I'm still in Manchester gigging then at the casino. All the best for the recorder group, you'd do an awesome job. Do you wanna come to sutton in the elmes to a carol concert? We could catch up then? xxx
Hey good to hear from ya. Fab summer thanx + slowly getting a few gigs booked up for the autumn etc. You playing round our way anytime soon? love Rosie x
Just to say... All the best for the future and may the band go from strength to strength. We have really enjoyed the year you have spent with us and would gladly welcome you back, should you realise that you just miss us to much. ;) Anyway good luck...
