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MY MATE ROCKING REG
I'm doing a couple of gigs in December with my old mate "Rocking Reg" It must be over 40 years since we last performed together. Reg is a great entertainer and singer of songs. He has also been known to play a bit of fiddle. These gigs will be a lot of fun and quite "Christmasy" Dec 15th is at the Tap Room which is linked to The Waterworks in Rye and situated just on the outskirts near Peasmarsh. It's a brilliant venue and a working brewery. Great selction of beers on offer of course, music starts at 3.00pm. Dec 19th is at the Globe in Rye, a very lovely pub and a gig that Reg has done for the last eleven years. There will be Christmas material involved and a good time guaranteed for all. Music starts at 7.30pm. Love to see you at these shows if you can make it.
FEAST OF FIDDLES TOUR 2025
The dates are now on the events page. We very much enjoyed our evening at the Izzard Theatre in Bexhill earlier this year. Unfortunately it's not available for 2025 so we have opted for the Pheonix Arts Centre Hastings, an excellent space in the school there at Parkstone road TN34 2NT Lots of parking, very central and local legend BobTippler of the Royal Albion has agreed to put in a bar for us. It will be an early show, doors 6.15pm, show starts at 7.00pm as we have to vacate the space by 11.00pm. You can BUY TCKTS NOW ONLINE always good to get in early for these shows. There will be tickets available at B & T Music 9 Claremont Hastings by 24/10/24 if you prefer to purchase yours that way. More info to come soon.
NEW BOOK BY ROSEY'S SISTER SARAH IS NOW AVAILABLE
Ragllan and the Curse of the Black Dog by Sarah Kendall
Set admist the leafy backdrop of Cuckdown Wood and inspired by the beautiful Sussex countryside where Sarah grew up, this epic story revolves around a young Nature Spirit called Ragllan.
Sent from the eternal kingdom of Summerland, Ragllan is destined to free a race of wolf-like creatures from a terrible curse that transforms the passive herbivores into ruthless killers every month, on the night of the full moon.
Full of magic, mystery and humour, Ragllan and the Curse of the Black Dog is a highly entertaining read that will delight readers young and old.
Please take a look at the book at the link below for further information and purchase details.
CLICK HERE For more info
Garry Blakeley has been involved with music since the age of seven. He studied the violin and piano through his school years eventually going on to college, Dartington College of Arts. He was a regular in folk clubs from as early as 1971 playing with The Mariners and The Telham Tinkers. He toured Europe often with the Celtic band, Brian Boru, has supported such artists as Christy Moore and Steeleye Span, has worked and recorded with the legendary Barry Dransfield and has recorded numerous albums which are available on this website. He is very comfortable with the folk rock genre having spent many years playing with Better Days and The Tabs and is now a member of the celebrated Feast of Fiddles where he is working with Phil Beer, Chris Leslie, Peter Knight, Tom Leary, Brian McNeill, Ian Cutler, Hugh Crabtree, Dave Mattacks, Martin Vincent and Dave Harding.
NEW ALBUM - The Hare Among the Heather (January 2023)
This is my latest recording project. Recorded once again in my home studio. Its' me using all my abilities on multiple instruments and vocals, work in progress on arrangements and recording techniques. I am very pleased with the results and in some ways consider this CD to be my very best so far. It fits well with the repertoire that I have selected for my recent solo concerts, indeed there is a fair amount of solo fiddle on this album. As ever I do hope that it will be received well and if you would like to support my musical efforts then you can purchase a copy now on the following link: CICK HERE
ALBUM OF SONGS - Fiddler's Green - A Collection of Songs SOLD OUT
This new album is a collection of ten songs that are all relevant in some way to my journey in music since I was so inspired to play traditional songs and tunes as a teenager. Recorded in my home studio, I have had to (due to covid) engineer, arrange, produce and perform everything myself. I've even had to deal with photoshop and the artwork which has never been a strong point of mine. I have to say though, it's looking pretty good. I've enjoyed the process very much and Fiddler's Green is my second album produced during lockdown. I have played violin, viola, mandolin, low whistle, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, percussion and of course vocals. I'm very pleased with the final result and I hope that this album will be as well received as MYRIAD, my first lockdown recording.
SOLO ALBUM - MYRIAD SOLD OUT
I've been working very hard, writing and recording a new album. I have had to do everything myself of course due to the lockdown being in place. I have a home studio and have been self educating on how to get a better result starting with engineering, microphone placement and controling the sound in the room. Then there's the performance, that's got to be good or it's a road to nowhere. It's about 60% written by me and 40% traditional material, that being the starting place I then have to work an arrangement. Then comes the mixing and the mastering, another world of learning but I have enjoyed the experience. I have had some very good advice from Edd of course which has been extremely helpful. Having sorted out that little job it was on to the artwork, photoshop - another new expereience for me. I'm very proud of the results.
Now available to download on Bandcamp (you can have a listen to the tracks so it's a good place to check it out).
CLICK HERE
Blakeley & Son - Nuts and Bolts
NUTS & BOLTS - our new album is now completed! We are very pleased with the results and have had great feedback from fans so far. You can purchase a copy directly from the MUSIC & CD page of this website or if you go to: www.blakeleyandson.co.uk you can preview the tracks and get a really good idea of what you are buying!
REVIEWS OF THE NEW ALBUM:
Folking.com - READ REVIEW
Blakeley & Son - The Long Way Home SOLD OUT
The locally renowned father and son duo released their debut collaboration CD a few years ago - a fiddle album ranging from pure traditional through to world and improvised jazz. Included are some exciting self penned fiddle tunes, by esteemed fiddler Garry Blakeley, and some all-new arrangements of classic traditional tracks arranged in the duo’s unique fashion. Their musical talents combined to produce a top class, joyous album and, with some special guest appearances, created a listening experience that is very much a reflection of their live gigs. This album for the time being has sold out.
You can view various videos on the Music & CD's page !
HASTINGS ONLINE TIMES - Garry's interview with Sean O' Shea - CLICK HERE
Click this link for details and full CD collection - complete CD catalogue
Photo of Garry by Whitewheel Photography
contact garryblakeley@aol.com