Shoals of Herring
Here at DBTR we like to think of our live-music programme as not only interesting musically but also culturally thought-provoking. With that in mind, our November offering features North-East based folk duo Janice Burns & Jon Doran who formed in 2017 after discovering a shared love of traditional song. After watching one of their youtube … Continue reading Shoals of Herring
It’s a Nick Drake thing
Sometimes you just have to concede that amazing things do happen. We had an inkling he might show up at the gig but we had no idea of who or what he might bring with him. Cally Callomon, along with Gabrielle Drake runs Bryter Music which oversees the affairs of the estate of Nick Drake. … Continue reading It’s a Nick Drake thing
The Pitmen Luthier
A while ago someone asked me why I put so much time and energy into promoting live music. The answer lies somewhere between respect, regret and love. I totally respect those who can play music with what is basically a piece of wood with strings attached and there is a part of me that regrets … Continue reading The Pitmen Luthier
He Blinded Me With Science
For travellers and live music fans alike 2020/21 has been something of a write off so perhaps it is the current state of play that has prompted this trip down memory lane…. In October 1998 I was travelling down the West Coast of the USA and after spending a few days in San Francisco I … Continue reading He Blinded Me With Science
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