Start of our holidays

Yep, like the Teuchter says. The last spurt of recording before Christmas, and probably the last of 2005. Marc's new song - The Fable - sounds so good just with banjo, vocals and Bobby's Sunday afternoon drumming that I'm scared to put down even a rough bass track. On 'Keep it Simple', Bobby's execution of my Shand-punk concept exceeds what I'd imagined.

I don't often make predictions, but I predict a good year for The Folk next year. I think The Gadgee is writing his best songs to date, and long may that trend continue. Bobby is branching out onto other instruments (he plays the guitar and sings as well as drumming on 'Keep it Simple'), and I look forward to hearing him on mandolin and whatever else he decides to pick up. I'm slowly getting to grips with pressing record at the right time, and I've never had so much fun playing and making music. You might even hear a song or two written by me, although I'll probably always think of myself as co-conspirator more than author.

To all our readers, wherever you are, thanks for reading, and we hope you come back next year to follow our humble musical journey to an unknown destination.

Nothing Fancy

The recording went well at the weekend. Think that we have finally nailed down Da Vinci at the right speed and also laid the drums down for The Gadgee's new banjo epic The Fable. A spot of composing took place too. We accepted a gig as well over the weekend. It will be in Early February with Delta Mainline at Cabaret Voltaire. Hopefully there will be plenty to report before that though.
Christmas is almost upon us, and we are going our separate ways for a week or so. To anyone who happens to read this, have a good festive season.
I leave you with a J. Cash like festive tune from The Owsley Sunshine. Best avoided if you are a fundamentalist Christian or easily offended by bad language. However, open minded Southern Baptists are more than welcome.

It's all so very humdrum.

Bdum bdum. Back into the hiatus, though next weekend we will be continuing with recording. As well as working on what is already down we will demo a new song. We have only played it a handful of times but it was sounding good - particularly with the addition of accordian from Folk collaborator Chelsea. Versions of some of the songs should be available online at the turn of the year. Been listening to Beachwood Sparks. Upon hearing the Once we were Trees album, a friend of mine was filled with indignant rage due to their similarity to The Byrds. Not sure where you can find a band that doesn't sound like anyone else, but there you go. They wear their influences on their sleeves. No more so than on a cover of One Hundred Years From Now. It's a bit of a ropey live version - much like this one of the Everly's Wake Up Little Suzie, which sounds like Phil and Don dropped in on the Sweetheart of the Rodeo sessions, smoked some dope and jammed with Roger, Gram and Chris. A sweet song about a bloke going to see a shit film, leaving halfway through with Suzie to go for a shag then falling asleep in the car. Ooh la la.
Going to see St Jude's at the SL Christmas party on Thursday. The single : The Church of John Coltrane is out now. This is a precursor to the album : Happy Healthy Lucky Month, out in the new year. Both were produced, and the majority of songs recorded by our own LJR.