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. After 3 years full time on the road in a motorhome around Europe and the UK, playing solo shows in Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, Hungary, Denmark and Italy and at various UK blues clubs and festivals, I’m now based in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.
I play solo, with the trio The Travlin Lights, and the 6-piece band, Kurlew.
Latest News…
- 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!
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
- 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… - A new chapter begins!
A new chapter begins! After 3+ years living full time in the motorhome – travelling 35,000 miles through 20 countries around Europe – we’ve moved into a house with no wheels! This has been 4 years in the making – Bev was already dreaming of running a smallholding when she finished work back in 2018! So many plans for our little cottage and plot in Dumfries… Read more: A new chapter begins!
