Pig's Ear consists of four members of the Rule Family; Sue and Grant Rule and their eldest daughter, Lyndsey, along with 'uncle bad influence', Keith. The band evolved from an earlier folk group named, 'Ham Fisted', that itself originated in the 1970s.
Ham Fisted included: Siobhan Walsh, Ian Driver, Nick Peed and Grant Rule. As rehearsals often took place at the Rule Residence, Keith could hardly be unaware of the repertoire. In any case, as Keith and Grant had sung the odd duet since childhood, it is not surprising that Keith joined in occasionally.
Sue and Grant met at Croydon Folk Song Club and it was natural for Sue to add a second female voice to Ham Fisted. When the vagaries of life resulted in Siobhan, Ian and Nick moving to Berkshire, Norfolk and Devon respectively, the three Rules formed a new band, Pig's Ear.
Lyndsey grew into Pig's Ear as she grew up. She never had a chance really, having been dragged along in her carry cot to Croydon Folk Song Club, other clubs and festivals from the age of about 8 months! Her first official gig was at the age of nine years, at the Greenwich Folk Day, in front of a crowd of about 600 people.
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Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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‘British band Circulus have almost single handedly reinvented English Psychedelic Folk Rock for the 21st Century…..their sound is totally unique coming across like a mixture of medieval English Folk, Fairport Convention and Ozric Tentacles! ‘This band just leave you wanting more, playing a wonderful mix of psychedelicised folk whilst hankering to a more pastoral time, but always feel uncomfortably bang up to date. The songs are a fantastic mix of heady summer jigs & ballads, sung with a crystal clear Englishness that can make you come over all unnecessary. This is prog/folk spot on in every way, and probably the only band around who use a Crumhorn, Cittern & Rausch pfiffer????......the audience is sent home happy. Seeking medieval inspiration is not in itself new – Gryphon and Amazing Blondel spring to mind – but Circulus marry this with vintage 70’s space-rock a la Hawkwind/Gong’. Power to the Pixies! WATCH CIRCULUS HERE- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2OavLPpPVw
SYD ARTHUR Syd Arthur are an exciting new band from the South East of the country, at the forefront of the young musical explorers whose unique sound has been making waves far beyond their native Canterbury. Their highly ec
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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!
Thanks To Sue, Grant, Lindsay, and Chris for their help and support whilst the club was at The Fox And Hounds.Sorry you can't move with us to The Foresters. Sue and Trevor
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As a Boston radio station said about our first album.........
“This isn't just the best damned drinking album of the year; it's the best damned CD to play before you go out drinking to pump yourself up album of the year”
I reckon it also goes for our live show. So come along one day, see if you can drink us under the table and dance us off of the stage!
Cheers (p.s. the second album is even better!! with free downloads on Myspace)
That is such a great illustration of you guys. I love it. Hope all is well with you and that you and yours are enjoying the wonderful weather and thanks so much again for the beautiful music. Love ya, C*
THE FOUR LYMES ALL DAY FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL SAT 21st JUNE APPROX TIMES ON STAGE 1:30pm till 3:15pm SUE AND GRANT RULE (PIGS EAR) THE WILDERNESS FAMILY LONDON ROAD
3:30pm till 4:45pm FOXES AND CROSSBOW’S 5:00pm till 6:15pm I WISH I WAS AN ASTRONAUGHT 6:30pm till 7:45pm THE LUCIFERS 8:00pm till 9:30pm PAUL DIDGE 9:45pm till 11:30pm BROKEN BISCUIT
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