Hunter Muskett have almost completed their customary Spring tour without getting lost, forgetting the set lists or breaking strings. We covered many, many miles but the weather was forgiving for once and we're on first name terms with every barista on the M1 and M6.
In 1970 or thereabouts we fondly recall playing the Dog & Partridge Folk Club in Clitheroe, remembered chiefly because the organisers were initially aghast at the sight of an electric guitar in their midst. They were eventually persuaded that all would be well and we returned many times. So imagine our surprise and delight when members of the audience on that night turned out to see us when we played again in Clitheroe last week. None of us looked any older ....
You might also have a look to see if any of my upcoming solo gigs are within striking distance - it's always a lovely surprise to recognise people in the audience whom I've met before on a different occasion.
On the recording front, the band's last album Roll On is continuing to get great reviews, Radio 2 plays and is selling well at venues and on line - added to that Doug Morter, known to all, is about to release a long overdue solo CD which we'll have with us at gigs in the Autumn.
Meanwhile, I'm delighted to say that at long last my follow up to the solo CD Falling More Slowly is now available. It's called In Sunlight and in Shadow and effectively doubles my solo CD collection to two – the last being released six years ago and now sold out.
This latest recording features original songs as well as a couple of traditional tunes and covers - thirteen in all, and like the first CD each song is preceded by a short instrumental tune, this time drawn from the National Song Book of 1908. Also included is a 24 page booklet containing the lyrics and background notes to each song as well as information and photos; another advantage of CDs over streaming.
Have a listen to one or two sample tracks on the songs page and if you’d like me to send you over a copy then just get in touch to confirm and I’ll put a CD in the post straight away.
Finally, do have a look at the gig schedule for next year - again I shall be all over the UK so whether I'm on my own or with the band, do drop by to say hello.
And in the meantime, all the very best to everyone for the rest of the year ahead and thanks again for continuing to take an interest in my dear old songs - it really is appreciated.
Take care
Terry
