Frank and I are very much looking forward to getting out and about again in September to share our music in these wonderful communities. We have been enjoying rehearsing and creating some new material, as well as bringing back some old favourites. We would be delighted to see you at one of these lovely venues…
Edibnurgh Folk Club with Frank McLaughlin
We were very much looking forward Edinburgh Folk Club, after dusting off our arrangements and discovering new insights and approaches. Many thanks to the good folks at Banana Row Studios for providing space for our rehearsals in Edinburgh. And it didn’t disappoint! We had a great time and received a very warm welcome at the…
30 Years Collection
Exciting news! This book of original compositions is now out of my control and with the printers. Thirty years of life as a professional folk musician portrayed in melody… as well as the occasional harmony! Huge thanks to Amanda Jayne White (www.mandascat.com) for her original artwork for the cover, and to Rob Say for putting the…
2019 Tour Dates with Frank
Frank and I are delighted to be going on another tour at the end of May and beginning of June and are pleased to announce the first dates at some of our favourite venues. There are still some gaps to be filled, so if you know of a venue that would be interested in having…
The Gift – Review
We were delighted to receive a fabulous review of The Gift in the latest editions of The Living Tradition. The review is written by John O’Regan of ARC Music who is based in Limerick. two musical minds entwined creatively, each gifting the other with their presence and personality, producing music that’s at once emotional, beautiful and…
Folkest with Frank McLaughlin
Frank & I had a fab time playing at Folkest in northern Italy earlier this summer, where we were joined (and frankly upstaged) by Frank’s two sons, Euan and Lewis, for a couple of sets of tunes. The boys also wowed audiences with their own duo performances. Frank was able to bask in a father’s reflected…
‘Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds’ ~ July 2018
Frank and I are touring in July, taking in some gorgeous acoustics around the north and east of England and the Borders. In our tour of “Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds” we will perform traditional and self-penned material from our new album ‘The Gift’ alongside tunes from the critically acclaimed album ‘Root2’, exemplifying ‘the very best of partnerships…
The Gift Launch Date
Frank and I are very excited about this – our new album, The Gift, will be launched on 3rd April 2018. Keep an eye open for details about pre-ordering the CD, and there might be some special bundles available to those who support us by pre-ordering! And don’t forget to save the date for the…
Edinburgh Folk Club with Frank
We are delighted to have been invited up to the Edinburgh Folk Club to play on Wednesday 7th February. They have a spectacular line-up of acts scheduled this year and it will be a great gig to kick off 2018. They start at 8pm, and tickets are available online from Brown Paper Tickets. We thought last…
A week with Frank
Looking forward to a week with Frank McLaughlin up in Edinburgh. We’ll be rehearsing lots, but also spending time with the splendid Richard of B & B Studios in Edinburgh, mixing the new album. We’ll be finishing the week back down in the North East and are delighted to be playing a House Concert on…
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🎧 The Tune VaultHaving recently deposited The Locomotive into The Tune Vault, it seems only logical to follow it with the cheerful and driving reel that Frank McLaughlin and I invariably play after it in our live set - James Hill’s 'James Brown' (available on my website as a free resource to download, including audio files and a worksheet with suggestions for bowing and ornamentation).
🎼 James Brown (James Hill)
James Brown (James Hill) | The Tune Vault
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James Brown (James Hill)- The Tune Vault by Stewart HardyA fabulously cheerful and driving reel by James Hill, possibly named for the same Tyneside publican...
🎶 Tonight!It's not to late to sign up on the website. Links to notation and the Zoom call will be sent by email, so you can join us online this evening. Lots of fabulous tunes, with harmony and chord suggestions if you want to try them! 😊
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