I am a guitarist and singer/songwriter, performing on the local acoustic/folk scene. Regularly attending singers nights at Wharfe Unplugged Ilkley, Otley Folk Club, Skipton Folk Club, The Wuthering Heights at Stanbury, Live Lounge at Halifax & Open Mic Surgery at Hebden Bridge. as well as the odd appearance at Croxdale Folk Club near Durham, BACCApipes Folk Club Keighley & The Hole Note Acoustic open mic Hebden Bridge
I have also played in sessions at the Black Sheep Music Festival in Masham, the Hardraw Gathering, Otley Folk Festival and Haworth Arts Festival.
My simple songs cover a range of subjects from Pickled Eggs to Arson, they frequently have a humorous twist and they also contain some good choruses. In 2006 I recorded my first CD, a 6 track EP entitled That's The Style.
Over the last few years I have played various gigs at The Cross Pipes in Otley, Armley Music Feast, The ACE Centre in Nelson, Mr Bens in Leeds, O'Donoghues in Wakefield, Romford Folk Club in Essex, The Cross Roads Inn near Keighley, Sounds Unplugged in Glossop, Otley Folk Festival, Court In Session and The Red Lion in Otley.
Hey! Just thought you would like to know that we posted 4 brand new songs from our new album. Check them out and let us know what you think! You are cool! - Johnny (FOG)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
HI MARK !!! THANKS FOR COMING TO PLAY AT THE HOLE NOTE LAST NIGHT !! GREAT SET !!! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME !!!AS YOU KNOW !!YOUR MORE THAN WELCOME !!! ALL THE BEST CRAIG AND MAND !!!
whats up! I'm giving away 4 free songs for Halloween.. a couple spooky themed songs. You can download them or just listen them in this little tiny player. let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks for coming to the concert on Sunday! I'll give you a bit more notice next time but have a look on my blog (or better even: subscribe to it!!) for the latest communiques on Cowling Cottage Concerts, compost and compassion!