John James; John Hurt; Rev Gary Davis; Libba Cotton; Ralph McTell; Renbourne/Jansch; Stefan Grossman; Joan Baez; Bob Dylan; Bach; Beethoven; Debussy; Delius; Rachmaninov:Martin Carthy; Nic Jones; The Fureys; Sean Cannon;etc, etc, etc!!
I (Dave) started playing years ago when I was living in Aberystwyth and, influenced by Dylan, Tom Paxton,Joan Baez, et al, I concentrated entirely on fingerstyle guitar and became part of a folk group called the Pennyfarthing!
To be honest, it wasn't the only thing I was concentrating on - I was completing my PhD in Insect Physiology at the University College of Wales.
Then in 1970 I moved to Coventry where I continued playing in folk clubs and music sessions wherever I could. I was Sean Cannon's guitarist for a short while and even appeared on TV with him and made a cassette tape based on the TV programme. Then I met the Furey Brothers at "The Old Dyer's Arms" and developed my love of Irish music. Throughout the 70's and the 80's and 90'sI played many solo/combo gigs throughout the UK and Europe.
Many Solo/Duo/ Rock Band /Irish Showband/Country Band gigs later I'm still playing!!
I'm now with my partner Brenda and although she is basically an unaccompanied traditional singer, our repertoire consists of an eclectic mix of trad, contemporary and country songs and tunes.
Hi Dave, Vee and I cant make it tonight mate, my Double bass fell over this morning broke the head-curl and split the sides! Ive been in the garden all day with it stripped, glue, clamps and hacksaw operating! Thought I might have it up and running by tonight but ive gone to town on it and will be better than new in a couple of days. Next Tues, 23rd? Si
We are playing at The Nursery Tavern, Coventry on 25th June with Wes Finch & The Dirty Band and Scattered Sons (featuring members of The Treehorns and Shackletons)
Hey there! Ali from Heart Pharmacy here, just stopping by to update you on my new music video and full length album now available on I hope your doing awesome!! Listen to the whole album below.
This Saturday @ Coventry Rockabilly Club, Albany Street, Coventry our 1st Anniversary gig with the John Lewis Trio and the Rollin Rock Record Hop...only £6 on the door..Cheap beer
Your friendly, mutley collection of musical pooches are back at the Denbigh Arms, Monks Kirby near Rugby this Sunday evening for a fun-packed evening of frolics. Musicians and audiences are welcome - you're welcome to join the pack for the craic!
This Bank Holiday Saturday 2nd May we have got Carlos and the Bandidos at the Albany Club, Earlsdon Street, Coventry with the legendary So Rare Record Hop back on the scene after a long absence...only £6 on the door...Come and give the club a try..Easy to reach off the A45
Dogs, Stags and Pheasants - or to be accurate - five (Sly Old) Dogs perform at the singular Stag & Pheasant in Newton, near Rugby this Saturday evening, 18th April.
Admission is free and the beer is good. Music starts 8. 30pm
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
Hey! Just an update for you, You can now listen to my ENTIRE full length album on my Official Facebook page. Make sure to become a fan so you can be one of the first to watch my new music video for the song "Forever" complete in April : ) You seriously rock, thank you.
This Friday live @ The Albany Social Club, Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon, Coventry top Rockabilly band "The Rat pack" and the Rollin' Rock record hop.Still only £5 on the door...
Hi Dave, just stopping by to wish you a weekend full of special and inspirational moments! I am working on another new song then I'm going to kick back and reeeeeelax! See you soon! Love & light Andréa x :)
