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Written by Andy Franks
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Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
 Andy in 1973 From my earliest years I liked all sorts of music. Around the house I found 78 records of jazz folk and blues. I was very struck by Big Bill Broonzy - no one played like that on the radio. Even when very young I would ask for Ella Fitzgerald records to be played, (only I called her Elephant Gerald). Soon I was buying records, The Beatles were a revelation, but I also got into folk, soul, blues and Mr Dylan. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 February 2010 )
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Andy on joining The Village Band |
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Written by Andy Franks
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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 |
 Andy & Steve I got a taste for Irish music many years ago, first from records and then from many holidays in Ireland , mostly timed to coincide with the Fleadh Cheoil. This is the national trad music festival in Ireland which works up through local heats to a national championship. I only attended a few of the competitive events, but the real craic was in the bars where people would meet and play all day and night!
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 March 2011 )
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