This album is a tribute to the distinctive sound of the North East England, capturing the essence of northern music artists. 

It explores the rich musical heritage of the region, blending folk rock, blues, and storytelling traditions that northern artists are known for. 

While not strictly a concept album in the traditional sense, it unifies the tracks through a common theme of North East England's musical landscape, creating a cohesive narrative about the region's musical identity.

Northern Lights and Teesside Nights

North East Lament

Coal Dust and Grit

Monkey Hangers

Tyne River Blues

Back on the Tools

Northern Music Man (Why Aye Man)

This track is a cover of an unreleased Alan Hull song which I felt deserved to be heard by a wider audience because like most of Alan’s songs, it was typically brilliant. I’ve been a fan of Alan’s music for many years, through his years in Lindisfarne and his incredibly diverse solo albums, his songs are ingrained in the fabric of the North East and they jump from being haunting, funny, absurd and beautiful.
20th February 2025 would have been Alan’s 80th birthday so I’m releasing my version of ‘Here I Am’ as a celebration of this occasion, to celebrate an artist who truly paved the way for other musicians, without him, a lot of what we hear in the North East and beyond would not have been possible! Thank you Alan.

Ricky Clark - Here I Am

"Baggio" is a high-energy, Geordie x Italiano, Afrodrill track that blends infectious beats with electrifying rhythms, making it impossible to resist moving. 

BAGGIO

WEST END BABY

THIS ACCOUNT IS PRIMARILY FOR THROWAWAYS AND OTHER SIDE TINGS THAT WE RUNNING UP.

 ENJOY!

Whether it was supporting Les Battersby from Coronation Street in a Lionel Richie covers band, being sandwiched between the bingo and Sticky Vicky as one of The Blues Brothers or even playing his acoustic upside down in the middle of nowhere before heading off to work all night in a car factory...Ricky’s rite of passage continues to be a colourful one!

Ricky began his musical journey when he was still at school as a bass player playing in bands in the North East and London before moving on to Spain and slowly gravitating from the shadows to the centre stage.

Years spent travelling around the North playing at endless different venues and events honed his craft and reputation as a solid performer and in March 2020 he released his debut album ‘The Right Light’ to critical acclaim, having three tracks from it played on BBC Introducing, including one track of the week for ‘Coming Up’.

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