Howdo, I’m a guitar player and songwriter – inspired by music from all around the world but especially rootsy blues, folk, Americana and blues rock. Solo or with the How Askew Band, I’ve played in Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, Hungary, Denmark and Italy and all around the UK. Now based in rural Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, I’ve built a studio and launched a small business offering recording, mixing, promotion, events and more.
I play solo, with the 6-piece band, Kurlew, and every now and then with the trio, the Travlin Lights.
Latest News…
- Studio Update!
Very pleased to finally share the news… my new studio at our home in Dumfries & Galloway is up and running and open for business! In a way, it’s been a lifetime’s work to get here. A space with everything ready to go when inspiration strikes, where I can let rip, experiment, whoop and holler… Read more: Studio Update!
Live shows: How Askew & Kurlew
If you like original soulful blues and roots inspired music, americana, acoustic soul or blues rock, solo or with the band, please get in touch via Facebook or contact How via bandcamp.
I’m based in South West Scotland, often across in Tyneside, but we’re mobile in the van and love to travel.
I’ve played bars, cafes, galleries, venues, vineyards, gold mines, breweries, historic maritime monuments, concerts, festivals, secret shows, beer festivals, house parties, wine or whisky tastings, radio sessions, theatres, you name it.
Blog
- Jumpin’ Hot with Guy Davis in Newcastle
Gig of the year, though there’s been a few contenders this year, has got to be opening for twice Grammy nominated US folk and blues artist, Guy Davis! - Introducing… Kurlew
Well, my efforts to get a new band together got a major boost when Dumfries-based band Big Red and the Brockenspectre advertised for a new singer on facebook. We got together for a jam and hit it off, and over the course of a few weeks, a new band took shape. They already had guitar and ukulele, so I thought I’d try mandolin. That maybe hints… Read more: Introducing… Kurlew - From ‘van life’ to ‘the good life’…
Time flies! Hard to believe it’s been 18 months since we moved out of the van into our cottage in Scotland. A busy time – here’s a brief update…
