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Genre: Folk
Location UK
Profile Views: 12632
Last Login: 6/6/2008
Member Since 11/11/2006
Website www.thehalliard.com
Record Label Mollie Music and Olde Musick
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
'The Halliard' was formed by Dave Moran in the early 60s. Dave founded Chelmsford Folk Club in 1962, where he met Geoff Harris & a little later, Nigel Paterson. They became the resident group at the club & needed a name. 'The Halliard' was chosen because they liked singing sea shanties. By 1964, the club & 'The Halliard' were prospering & a decision was made to turn professional. Geoff decided that the life of a pro folkie was not for him, so a replacement had to be found. Nigel remembered a school friend who played guitar. His name was Nic Jones. Nic was working as a lifeguard at a swimming pool & did not need to be asked twice to join the group! Between 1964 & 1968 'The Halliard' toured the UK, building an enviable reputation based on their original material & dynamic performances. The strain of almost continual touring took its toll & the group disbanded in the autumn of 1968. Dave went into youth work. Nigel trained as a music teacher & Nic.....well Nic went on to become one of the most respected & admired singer/guitarists on the UK folk scene. After a gap of over 35 years, Dave, Nic & Nigel were 'reunited' via the internet & produced a book of all their songs & an accompanying CD & in June 2005, a proper reunion took place at Nic's house in York. November 2006 saw the release of 'The Last Goodnight!' a long-lost demo album recorded in 1968 & never released. (Based on a longer article by Dave Moran in 'The Halliard Broadside Songs' published by Mollie Music, PO Box 189, Yelverton, PL19 1BA) .. .. .. .. .. .... -
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3 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
Thanks for playing mando so brilliantly wi' us t'other night Nige!
You sang 'You've got a friend' magnificently for the 'birthday boy' -
Not so sure about yer bass player on it tho'!!
May well take you up on your offer of playing mando on the next album - you have the material - keep a hand in on it!
All the best - hugs - Duncan
Great to see you on here. A big welcome to the family!
All the best
Alex
Great to hear you!
k
One of my favorite CDs that I acquired a number of years ago. Thanks for the add and thanks for making this wonderful music available again.
Best,
Debra
Hey guys!
You are one of my all-time favorites. Thanks for the add!
Debra
Second retrospec CD every bit as grand as the first. Definitely another archive 'must have'!
Good on ya lads! - Hugs - Duncan