Shiloh video

 

We’ve been beavering away in our various living rooms and man caves to put together this new version of Phil’s song Shiloh. We’ve played it out as a trio before, but it’s been exciting to hear new parts from Frank and Mark that turn it into a full band production. There’s an as yet unresolved discussion about whether everyone should paint their recording dens green in the interest of a better visual aesthetic. It’s not so much the principle that’s the sticking point so much as agreeing on the correct shade of green. And then there’s the clothes …

Bright Autumn at Royas

Here’s a snippet of the PLB running through ‘Bright Autumn Sky’ just before our September 2019 gig at Café Roya, Beeston.

 

To Be Continued

A video of us performing To be Continued from our recent gig at the Beeston Canal Heritage Centre. Thanks to all who came along for a sell-out evening. The song was co-written by Phil, Jamie MacRae and Grace Morton.

Canalside Heritage Centre

Our first gig of the New Year is at the charming Canalside Heritage Centre on Friday 17th January

This is a largely acoustic event featuring the full band: Steve, Frank, Mark, Alistair and Phil

Concert starts at 7pm prompt (doors open at 6pm)

Tickets are £8 and must be booked in advance by visiting the Heritage Centre or calling 0115 9221773

Refreshments available before and during the interval (licensed to sell alcohol)

Shiloh

Many thanks to Otley Folk Festival for hosting us last weekend. Here’s a video of Phil’s new song Shiloh. Hope to see you all again soon.

Four Stars Review in R2

Thanks to Ian Taylor for this 4* review of Skywriting in R2 Magazine.

Skywriting

 

Phil’s new album of original songs, ‘Skywriting’, is released on August 16th. Produced by Boo Hewerdine and Chris Pepper at Saltwell Studio, Cambridgeshire, it features Phil and Boo on acoustic guitars and vocals, together with the occasional whiff of vibes, harmonium and dulcitone.

Track Listing:

BRIGHT AUTUMN SKY

WORLD ENOUGH

LEAVE TO LIVE (ETCHACHAN): co-written with Ken Cox

THE DIAMOND WHEEL

TIME’S DARK WING

SNOW ANGELS

FRANKLY MY DEAR

A RAINBOW SHAWL

SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN

CAMERA IN THE SKY

THE POINT OF NO RETURN

RAIN DON’T FALL

INJURY TIME

Skywriting

Phil has recently recorded an album of original songs, ancient and modern,
with Boo Hewerdine and Chris Pepper at Saltwell Studio in Cambridgeshire.
Provisionally titled ‘Skywriting’, the album features Phil and Boo on
acoustic guitars and singing, together with the occasional whiff of vibes,
harmonium and dulcitone.
We hope you like it and will spend generously when we finally settle on an
escape date.
Meanwhile The PLB will continue our leisurely tour of the East Midlands and
beyond with gigs in March 2019 at Café Roya, Beeston, and The Musician,
Leicester.

Cafe Roya 24th March

We’re delighted to keep the Cafe Roya Sunday supper tradition going. Our next gig there is on Sunday 24th March  Doors 5pm. We’ll be playing songs from our latest cd, ‘The Distance’, together with a selection of other favourites.

Admission is £12: including a delicious Persian dish with rice, salad, pickle, raita and flatbread. Call 0115 9221902 for bookings. https://www.facebook.com/CafeRoya130/

Way to Go – OxJam Fundraiser

We’ve joined forces to bring you a song for Beeston Oxjam 2018. Phil noticed a distinct lack of sea-faring songs around Beeston, and so composed a poignant shanty to complement the recent appearance of a beach just behind The Square. ‘Way to Go’ was recorded by Steve in his secret man-cave with the help of Frank and Mark. It features Simon Thompson’s outstanding a cappella group, Oldish Spice, together with the PLB and special guest Andy Inns on bodhran.

Way to Go is available from our Bandcamp page with all profits going to the wonderful Beeston Oxjam Takeover music festival that is raising funds for Oxfam.