Yorkshire based Teacher of Celtic and Traditional Folk Music, specialising in Uilleann (Irish) and Northumbrian Small Pipes, Fiddle and Tin Whistle. Piper & multi-instrumentalist for hire. Specialist Leather worker making bagpipe bags, musical instrument case repairs and restorations, handmade bespoke boots and shoes and other leathergoods.
Very happy to announce a new musical project: – an acoustic duo with multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Sam Lawrence.
Between us we have lots of tunes and songs on two sets of Uilleann pipes, duelling whistles, bouzouki, guitar, concertina, hurdy-gurdy, accordion, mandolin and probably something else that I have forgotten… We made a short video to show the sort of noise we make.
“The Folkies Folk!“
Here’s a pic from Sams Instagram at our first gig with 3 sets of Uilleann pipes, 4 chanters, hurdy-gurdy, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, 4 whistles and a PA!
Here’s a wee video of us playing a couple of sets of Uilleann pipes in the key of ‘B’ – ‘the Diamond Jig’ a lovely tune.
Becky and Sam playing ‘the Diamond Jig’
We have been known to get the Hurdy Gurdy and accordion out on occasion! Here’s a wee snippet from a recent practise session…
A bit of ‘pure folk silliness’! Becky and Sam play Hogs Etc Man on Accordion and Hurdy-gurdy…
It’s International Uilleann Piping Day 2020, an unusual one this year because of the global pandemic restrictions. As many events are happening online, I thought i’d share a video I did earlier this year for Na Píobairí Uilleann’s ‘piping from the parlour’ series.
Delighted to be playing out again in Hebden Bridge this coming Sunday 8th December, where I shall be playing a few tunes with ace DADGAD guitarist, singer and fellow Atlas Bridge bandmate Steve Lacey at the White Swan.. We shall have an array of pipes, whistles and songs to entertain you with. Kicks off at 8.30 with floor spots, so get down early if you would like to play or sing! More info at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/folkrootsattheswan/
To give you an idea, here’s a little clip of us playing an old favourite up at Wadsworth earlier this year.
SDK MAI (Live Music Hall), Moscow 2012 guesting with Aquarium – The Boxwood Northumbrian Smallpipes just about holding together in the ambient conditions…
