A new song. The opening line of the chorus knocked on my head on Saturday morning as we drove to the library and demanded that I write the rest. Sing it out. Sing it loud.

Full words and more description are at http://www.bofh.org.uk/2011/02/08/save-our-libraries

Child of the Library

A quick test of my shiny new Shure MV88

This is one of those songs that folkies learn by osmosis. Seek out Sam Larner's version on Now Is The Time For Fishing if you want a real treat.

And now it's updated with the full recording

Pleasant and Delightful

A quick recording for Trad Song Tuesday's "Animals" day. Originally from the singing of the mighty Joseph Taylor, this owes more to the differently mighty Vic Gammon.

Creeping Jane

The #TradSongTues theme on Twitter this week is Carols, so a few of us put together this 'choir' recording of "Shepherds Arise" from the singing of the Copper Family of Rottingdean. Enjoy.

Shepherds Arise

The Trad Song Tuesday Choir this week consists of Piers Cawley, Chantelle Smith, Jenny Reid and Kirsty Hannah

Trad Song Tuesday

TST Choir - Bright Phoebus

The Blackbird

In 2013, I went into the studio with Matt Price and we started recording a solo album with guest musicians. It fizzled because I simply didn't have the time available, but it definitely showed promise.

While I was digging through my files for another project, I found the recordings and I've put a rough mix together. Damn, but Matt's a lovely guitarist.

Bonnie George Campbell

A topical song that got written in very short order just before the UK government announced the lockdown. Even though it's recommended by Boris Johnson, staying at home right now is still the best thing you could do.

Stay At Home

The Cruel Ship's Carpenter

Piers is baker by day and very early morning, a folk singer by night, a computer programmer when he has to and a photographer when he gets the chance.

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