Hi Kirby, nice one. I like how you treated your voice. Just drop me a msg in case you need some mixing/mastering on this one

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Westminster's on Fire

Pandacar's latest single Get Out will be available across all good streaming platforms on April 29th 2022.

"It starts like a caged tiger prowling and circling until at the halfway point it pounces and tears your head clean off."
- besttuna.blogspot.com

Artwork by Norrie Millar

Get Out

This track is based on static observations from the middle of my hallway, welcome to my home x

Title track from the EP "The Whole Hog" 

The Whole Hog

If That Ain’t Love
    Words and Music:  Anne-Marie Fraser, Gary Clute

[Instrumental]

[Verse]
If I never told you how I feel about you
you should know
I play my cards close to my chest
and my words can come out slow
You think that I don’t notice
You think that I don’t see
But your kind of easy loving is just what works for me.

[Chorus]
You’re my
one in a million, you’re my silver lining, my feels-so-good that I can't stop smiling
You're a heart full of soul and laughter and forgiveness
and if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.
if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.


[Verse]
It’s the little things that make my Everyday
that I adore
You read me right and tell it straight
and that, I can’t ignore
You got me on this journey
I’ll take it to the end
and I’ll be your sweetheart, lover and ever-lasting friend.

 
[Bridge]
You’re my bright sky after the rain
my deepest pocket when I’m out of change
You let me be who I want to be
The only person who sets me free

[Chorus]
You’re my
one in a million, you’re my silver lining, my feels-so-good that I can't stop smiling
You're a heart full of soul and laughter and forgiveness
and if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.
if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
You’re my
one in a million, you’re my silver lining, my feels-so-good that I can't stop smiling
You're a heart full of soul and laughter and forgiveness
and if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.
if that ain’t love, well I don't know what is.

[Instrumental]

If That Ain't Love- (country version)

The DKT enjoyed a nice day playing for the fine audience at Lone Pint Brewery

Margharitaville theDKT Lone Pint 12-2023

Ein alter Text – neu erzählt: Goethe, Heidenröslein (1771)

„Röslein Rot“ ist mehr als ein Klassiker: Es ist ein Aufeinandertreffen von Schönheit, Widerstand und Erinnerung.
Verpackt in einen modernen Soundtrack mit dunklem Glanz.
Für alle, die fühlen, was zwischen den Zeilen steht.

An old poem – retold: Goethe, Heidenröslein (1771)

“Röslein Rot” is more than a classic: it’s a clash of beauty, defiance, and memory.
Wrapped in a modern soundtrack with a dark shimmer.
For those who feel what’s hidden between the lines.

Röslein Rot

Flintstone

Born in the desert heat, forged by sweat and fire ,  she wasn't raised on frozen lakes, but that didn’t stop her from becoming a legend between the pipes.

"The Ballad of Señor Pantalones Rojo" is a hard-driving outlaw country epic about a lone Arizona goalie who trained under the burning sun to take down the most feared name on skates ,  the infamous, red-pants-wearing enigma: Señor Pantalones Rojo.

He’s fast. He’s ruthless. He plays dirty and smiles while doing it.
But she didn’t come all this way to lose. From goalie camp to solo sessions in the dry heat, she built herself to block, hit, and strike back.

Now it’s game day. The final standoff happens not in a stadium, but on an old outdoor rink, surrounded by dust, dusk, and the ghosts of everyone who ever underestimated her.
No refs. No mercy. No way out.

This isn’t just hockey. It’s war.

The Ballad of Señor Pantalones Rojo

Dr. Foss strips it down to the bone.
“Ain’t no pattern, ain’t no plan” is a bare country confession for the ones wandering without a map.

No chorus. No fix.
Just feeling. Just truth.
For anyone who ever looked up and thought:
This can’t be it… can it?

Ain’t No Pattern, Ain’t No Plan

[Verse 1]
Woke up with the rain tappin’ soft on me pane,
Grey skies but my spirit ain’t feelin’ no chain,
From Brixton to Belfast, from valleys to Tyne,
There's fire in the soul and the roots run fine.

Cup o’ strong brew and a rye toast slice,
We get through the days, and we do it nice.
We’ve danced through the fog and sung through the fight,
Now the dawn’s creepin’ in, and we walk to the light.

[Chorus]
Rise up, isles of the brave,
From your stone-built streets to the windblown waves.
You’re more than the tales that history told—
You're the heat in the hearth when the nights get cold.

Shine on, people so grand,
With the grit of the sea and the grace of the land.
Hold fast, stand proud, and let love lead the way—
You're the heart of tomorrow, you're the soul of today.

[Verse 2]
We’ve got poets in pubs and prophets in parks,
Truth in our banter and light in our dark.
We’ve lost a few steps but we never lost song,
Still marching together, still pushing on strong.

Couscous with lemon, lentils and spice,
We feast on the good, we break bread twice.
We build with our hands, with a wink and a grin,
We know where we’re headed, ‘cos we know where we’ve been.

[Bridge] (Spoken/Sung with rhythm)
From Glasgow’s heart to Cornwall’s shore,
We’ve held the line and we’ll hold once more.
No crown nor coin can steal that flame,
The people of Britain—bold by name.

[Chorus – Repeat]
Rise up, isles of the brave,
From your stone-built streets to the windblown waves.
You’re more than the tales that history told—
You're the heat in the hearth when the nights get cold.

Shine on, people so grand,
With the grit of the sea and the grace of the land.
Hold fast, stand proud, and let love lead the way—
You're the heart of tomorrow, you're the soul of today.

[Outro – Soft and Soulful]
So take up the pen, or the brush, or the drum—
This island's alive, and the best is to come.
We ain't just survivors, we’re dreamers in bloom...
Britannia, love—sing loud, make room.

June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Rise Up, Isles of the Brave...

Another song I wrote from 1979. Played this song in various incarnations of guitar based bands throughout the early/mid 80's.

This is how I would have liked it in 80's electronic format if I'd had the chance.

Yesterday Once More - 80's - RD

Fred and Ethel, a poor farm couple, hire two migrant laborers with criminal backgrounds out of the goodness of their hearts, only to fall prey to them.

Red Farm Hands Pt. 1

Restless inside of me somebody died for me now
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me now
Restless inside of me somebody died for me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know, I want to know

Where are you now, I need to know
You saved my life, you saved my soul
I’m out on the street, out of control
Make me complete, make me feel whole

Restless inside of me somebody died for me now
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me now
Restless inside of me somebody died for me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know, I want to know

Why do they lie, and make up the rules
They changed what you said
They treat us like fools
Why can’t they see, the things that they do
Are changing the course that leads us to you

Restless inside of me somebody died for me now
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me now
Restless inside of me somebody died for me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know, I want to know

You gave your life for me
I know that was true
You know what’s right for me
I’m listenin’ to you

Restless inside of me somebody died for me now
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me now
Restless inside of me somebody died for me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know
Restless inside of me somebody lied to me
Tell me ‘cause I want to know, I want to know

Danny Rivers - Restless Inside Of Me

Verse 1
Sun’s risin’ slow on a worn-out street,
Yesterday’s gone, left beneath my feet.
No use hangin’ on to yesterday’s pain,
Today’s a gift — I’m takin’ the reins.

Chorus
Yesterday’s gone, like smoke in the wind,
Tomorrow’s waitin’, but it ain’t no friend.
Right here, right now, ‘neath this wide open sky,
Today’s a gift — I’m livin’ it right.

Verse 2
Coffee’s strong, and the morning’s cold,
Chasin’ moments that can’t be bought or sold.
No lookin’ back, no second-guess fights,
Just breathin’ deep and makin’ it right.

Chorus
Yesterday’s gone, like smoke in the wind,
Tomorrow’s waitin’, but it ain’t no friend.
Right here, right now, ‘neath this wide open sky,
Today’s a gift — I’m livin’ it right.

Bridge
Hold tight to what’s real,
Let the rest burn away.
The past don’t own me,
I’m free to choose today.

Chorus
Yesterday’s gone, like smoke in the wind,
Tomorrow’s waitin’, but it ain’t no friend.
Right here, right now, ‘neath this wide open sky,
Today’s a gift — I’m livin’ it right.

Outro
Yeah, today’s a gift —
And I’m openin’ it wide.


Yesterday's Gone

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Kirby Howarth is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque city of York in the United Kingdom. With a captivating blend of folk, indie, and blues influences, Kirby's music weaves together heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies, and raw emotions.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Kirby creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. His lyrics are poignant and introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the complexities of life. Accompanied by his soul-stirring acoustic guitar, Kirby's warm and emotive voice carries his melodies with a graceful authenticity that leaves a lasting impression.

Kirby's talent has garnered recognition beyond the local scene, with his music being featured on esteemed platforms such as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, as well as receiving widespread airplay on various local radio stations. His performances are characterised by an intimate and genuine connection with the audience, where each song becomes a shared experience that touches hearts and lingers in the memory.

“Acoustic laid back new wave punk indie folk with a sprinkle of deep meaningful day to day observations on how the world goes round and round and round and sometimes I actually notice this happening and decide it’s worthy enough to write a song about.”
- Kirby Howarth

"In the years I’ve been tracking the progress of York singer songwriter Kirby Howarth it’s been fascinating to hear him refining his approach and zeroing in on the sound he’s been hearing inside his head all these years.
As a result, his songs grow ever more focussed and appealing"
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" A strong collection of songs, well written and delivered. The vocal styling is distinctive and appealing - you connect emotionally with the listener."
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" That's another fantastic song everyone's a gem from you, you write really really nice songs Kirby."
- Alan Raw, BBC Radio Leeds Introducing

Yesterday Once More - 80's - RD

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