Penny Black combines the talents of Lancashire "lads" - John Bond (Vocals, Guitar) and Pete Skinner (Vocals, 5 String electric and Acoustic Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and everything Else!) supplemented on occasions by one or more of their musical friends or family.
Having spent many years honing their musical abilities (they've been honed so much they're just about worn away!) they decided to form a fun group for their own amazement! playing Lancashire songs and dialect poems, comic (some might say risque) songs plus various serious and not so serious instrumentals, the most important aspect of the group had to be to enjoy what they were doing and to spread this enjoyment to their audiences and raise some money for charity - this they have succeeded in doing in fact a local report on one of their "gigs" stated "when Penny Black had finished their set, there wasn't a dry seat in the house!"
The lads, like the Penny Black, are getting on a bit (and think they're worth a bob or two) and have played at clubs pubs and festivals in various groups and solo since the 60's, John was a long time member of the madcap group Distressed Gentlefolk, Pete has played with several "line-ups" and enjoys various styles of music ranging from Sea Shanties to Rock and Roll.
Some people might say that philately will get you no where but this group of rare old oddities is definitely a "First Class Collection"
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Penny Black have CDs available (£12.00 including P+P and insurance) and are available for; Festivals, Concerts, Folk Clubs, Private Parties, Clubs, Pubs, etc (see ARC Collection details below)
CD Information
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Penny Black have taken A.R.C. (Arthritis Research Campaign) as their chosen Charity, and perform at fund raising concerts and events to raise money for this worthy cause, that can have a devastating effect on anyone, but especially musicians, You can help them, by playing at one of the concerts, coming along and supporting the events, buying a CD, or inviting Penny Black to your events to help raise funds for A.R.C.
Together we can help - whatever little we can do on our own.
Local band TROUBADOUR are proud to be representing BLACKPOOL at The Portsmouth Guildhall on the 27th of June in the FINAL of Britain's biggest competition for unsigned bands. Lines are now open for text voting.
PLEASE text Unsigned42 to 84222 for Troubadour to WIN Live and Unsigned 2009.
Thanks to everyone that's supported us! Andy & Mick.X.
Hey, It's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out the video below for a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, stop by my profile and enjoy a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track, visit iTunes by clicking here. Talk soon!
Hi back you gorgeous person you. once again you caught me with the eyes shut. I loved wednesday at the clarence. you always make me feel like a real performer and like an old friend. it was a lovely venue and the audience were class! I think you have some rare singers down there in blackpool. I was gutted to have to go so early and if there is ever a next time Ian says we will get a hotel so we can stay and enjoy the whole night. it was lovely to see Anne and Carol. and please say thank you to everyone for making it such fun. I really mean it Pete you really are a brilliant bunch. The clarence was my first ever folk night and I think I have found the music I truly want to play. look out folk clubs here I come. take care and stay in touch
gwen
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Smashing night at the Clarence - good on yers for organising it all. You do a sterling job (LOL) raising funds with fun and entertainment.
It was great to hear Gwen, Steve and your good selves again... what a lovely bunch of residents and audience too! It was quite something to hear them singing along in all the right places throughout our set.
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.
looking forward to having a "night off" and just listening to some good music when you take us over on 25th March - thanks for arranging such a great line-up, really looking forward to it
Hi guys thanks for the invite,but i'll be up in the lakes,for a couple of days,Anniversary 25yrs. so i might just get told off if i come to plough what d. ya think.....so appy...berfday to you..? see ya soon though and have a good night. Little Dave
Hi there guys,just thought i'd drop thee a line,not after owt.hope ya both well sithy soonish . SORRY i couldn't do steamer this time around,work commitments!bills to pay. if a can a will! ya know where i am. chow fer now fettlers. Little Dave lest you forget me o bearded ones.
Thank you for your support it's really appreciated. Ryan also sang at Preston North End stadium yesterday, that was an experience and it was for Rock FM I can't find out how to vote for him though.
HI boys, only me stopping by to say hello. I havent quite dried out from the summer gigs yet but I am getting quite accomplished at singing in the rain. hope you are well and say hi to everyone.
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