Well its been ages since I have attended to the site and I am sorry for those of you that visit regularly, its just sometimes you have to live it first and that’s exactly what I have been doing! Read the rest of this entry »
MUSICIANS Paul Bennett – Vocals & Guitar
Marc Houghton – Harmonica
Justin Hankey – Fretless Bass
Today, right now, there is a huge issue with the worlds water! There simply is not enough fresh water to supply the rapidly growing population. The reasons are complex, but the main thing to understand is that this problem is not going away anytime soon and it looks like its only going to get worse unless we the people make a stand and do something about it.
That is the reason I wrote this song “One Difference,” so I can contribute in a small way towards raising awareness about this situation. I wanted the song to be stripped back and decided to keep it acoustic, which lead to me asking Justin and Marc from the band “Threo” to accompany me on this recording. It actually turned out that I recorded them over at Marc’s house, which happened to be an old water mill, a nice unplanned touch!
Please feel free to share the song with your friends on facebook, myspace, email lists, etc, to help spread the good work of the one organisation. Read the rest of this entry »
Goldman Accused of Rigging ‘Robin Hood Tax’ Vote
by Mary Bottari (extract)
Little Lloyd Goes After Robin Hood
On Wednesday, British activists launched a major campaign to push Gordon Brown’s government into adopting a “Robin Hood Tax” on financial transactions. “By taking an average of 0.05% from speculative banking transactions, hundreds of billions of pounds would be raised every year,” their website claims. Read the rest of this entry »
As those of you that follow my blog will know, I have been going through a bit of a life change. Well pretty much everyone I know is in the same place, I guess that’s whats the present conditions do to you if you let them. Thats the problem, I let the outside influences get to me and right now its a crazy world out there! There seams to be no time to think as we seam to be bombarded daily with stuff and bad news!
I wrote this song a while back, its called “Pierce The Veil” and it all about breaking through the illusion. I could go into depth about it all, but I like to leave some mystery regarding the reasons why I write certain songs!
I also feel this is an appropriate time to add the words of the Hopi elders to this post. With the prophesies revealing themselves one by one, the ancient texts are playing out their predictions. As I wrote in my song “Time To Shine” now is the time, we have to break this trance and start to act NOW!
The Hopi Elders speak…
The name Hopi is a shortened form of Hopituh Shi-nu-mu, “The Peaceful People” or “Peaceful Little Ones” … Here is a message from the Hopi Elders about 2012 … Read the rest of this entry »
It was August bank holiday, the sun was shining! Longspoon raised the vibe, playing to a huge crowd of music lovers in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. This is the 3rd successful year of this event that is the creation of local musician and promoter Paul Dunton. Paul has triumphed under adversity to deliver this event, which I can assure you takes a lot of work and effort! Every year it has got better and the attendance is growing. The local papers and TV companies seam slow to support it, let hope they get it sorted for next year!
These pictures were taken by a great photographer, Michael Houghton. He has a great eye and seams to be capturing the essence of the moment. Great use of color and light! Nice work Michael and thank you!
Just a quick heads up on a last minute gig that has just come in. Dave and Jo Gardner the landlords of The Robin Hood Pub in Royal Tunbridge Wells is starting to put on regular Live music events! To help out Longspoon are stepping in to do a duo at the 11th hour!
Special offer on some Shots to add to it all! It’s free entrance
Bring it on! The venue also has a good sized function room, a restaurant, garden and parking facilities…. family friendly! For more information contact: 01892 516153 Email: gardn469@hotmail.com
Longspoon Support Mark chadwick of the Levellers on Saturday 26th Sep 09.
Levellers front man Mark Chadwick, armed with his acoustic guitar and tunes that have been pleasing people for 20 years, is ready to rock the Dirty South. Read the rest of this entry »