These are all 10 minute extracts from the original '12-inch' full live improvised versions, mostly available on my Artist Page. The extended versions are really what Armadillo is about.. long hypnotic take you grooves... made up on the spot for the place, the time and the vibe... enjoy

Sub10s

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

This is a 10 minute section from a live jam by Armadillo from 1st May 2025 at the Feathers. It’s the second part of a 23 minute exploration (1st half called The Load - Pure Half), itself part of an hour and a half of improvisation. The full 23 minute version is also here on soundcloud and is obviously what the piece is meant to be. Long and hypnotic, funky and spacey guitars, with plenty of bluesy exploration and chilled vocals.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…

AF15 Recorded in one take: guitars via Olympus LS-P5 mic (digital dictaphone), the rest D.I.-ed into an Olympus LS-P1 digital dictaphone.
Main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using a Boss RC-600 looper. Drums by Lumbeats FD.

May it get you the fonk on...

The Load - Spaced Half - live improvisation AF15 sub10

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

This is 10 minutes of a 15 minute live jam by Armadillo from 3rd April 2025 at the Feathers, Wirksworth. It’s part of an hour and a half of improvisation that night. Long and hypnotic, funky and spacey guitars, with plenty of bluesy exploration and chilled vocals.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…
(AF15) Recorded in one take: guitars via Olympus LS-P5 mic (digital dictaphone), the rest D.I.-ed into an Olympus LS-P1 digital dictaphone. Main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using a Boss RC-600 looper. Drums by Lumbeats FD.
May it get you the fonk on...

Sound Out - live improvisation - AF14 sub10

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

This is 10 minutes from a live improvisation by Armadillo from 14th May 2024.  Funky and spacey with bluesy wah-guitar solos.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…

Recorded live: guitars via Olympus LS-P5 mic (digital dictaphone), the rest D.I.-ed into an Olympus LS-P1 digital dictaphone.  Main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using a Boss RC-600 looper. Drums by Lumbeats FD. (A93) 

May it get you the fonk on...

Treat it right - live improvisation A93 sub10

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

This is 10 minutes of a 20 minute live jam by Armadillo from 26th May 2025.  Slow and sultry, with a hint of funk, some bluesy exploration and chilled vocals.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…
Recorded in one take: guitars via Olympus LS-P5 mic (digital dictaphone), the rest D.I.-ed into an Olympus LS-P1 digital dictaphone. (A107duo)  Main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using a Boss RC-600 looper. Drums by Lumbeats FD.

May it get you the fonk on...

The Breeze - Live Improvisation - A107Sub10

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

This one’s from 13th January 2025. It’s a 10 minute section taken from a funky hypnotic improvisation at Corn Mill.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…

Recorded in one take: guitars via LS-P5, drums on an Olympus digital dictaphone, the rest D.I.-ed. Main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live into a Boss RC-600 looper. Drums by Lumbeats FD. (A96 )

May it get you the fonk on...


A Little Brighter - live Improvisation (A96b Sub10)

As ever this Armadillo music was entirely improvised live, on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

Here’s a jam by Armadillo from 7th July 2021 This is the second 10 minutes of a long, cool, strolling groove that meanders about on its journey, ultimately flowing into some big driving vocals.

Don’t expect a 3 minute pop song! …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tune will just keep on wandering wherever it takes us…
 Recorded in one take: guitars via NT1, drums on an Olympus digital dictaphone, the rest D.I.-ed. Drums, main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using an EHX dual looper. (GG29)

May it get you the fonk on...

Sation - live jam - (2nd 10mins)

Upcoming Gigs:
Thursday 6th November 25 - Feathers
Armadillo plays regular nights at the Feather Star (Red Lion) Wirksworth every 1st Thursday of the month.

This is trip-funk - 100% improvised funky bluesy alternative rock jams with bags of soul and feel... festivals, parties, happenings... from cool event soundtrack to full on dance funk outs ...one off music for one off events - in the moment - led by the vibe, the people and the grooooove

Don’t expect 3 minute pop songs …but music to put on and leave on... and be drawn in by … the groove will just keep on rolling… and the tunes will just keep on wandering wherever they take us…

All our music is entirely improvised live, groove, vocals, and all... on the spot, for the moment, the mood, the people and the vibe.

Recorded in one take: guitars via NT1, drums on an Olympus digital dictaphone, the rest D.I.-ed.
Drums, main vocals and lead guitar fully live with other guitar layers, bass, backing vocals and horns laid down live using an EHX dual looper.

May it get you the fonk on...

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A Little Brighter - live Improvisation (A96b Sub10)

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