News, Performances, Projects
'The Chilton Chine Dinosaur'
Dedicated to Thea Barnes who really likes dinosaurs. Marking the find of a new dinosaur in The Isle Of Wight:
'Horizon'
One of those 'How can this happen in 21st Century Britain?' situations. The Horizon - Post Office scandal:
'Alf's Tune'
A little tune as a tribute to our sadly missed friend Alfie (9th November 2005 to 5th October 2021):
Road To Cartagena
The post lockdown song:
Ella's Magical Miniature World
A seasonal offering for the close of 2020:
What Do You Want For Christmas?
The Christmas single available on ITunes, featuring a mandolin duet with myself and featuring 'Good Company' on backing vocals (aka the family).
A hand crafted CD version is also available with an additional track The Marie Antoinette Watch for £3.50 (incl. p&p). Please contact me at info@chris-lea.co.uk.
Listen to these on Youtube:
What Do You Want For Christmas?: https://youtu.be/e7LeJOmCLSc
The Marie Antoinette Watch: https://youtu.be/tzcr9q6WWTk
Los Carreteros (Spanish/Latin Guitar Duo) will be performing at a number of restaurants and village festivals this year. See 'Los Carreteros' page.
It's official: Eggibred is part of The Best of British Folk. we have found our song Postcard included on a CD entitled The Best of British Folk and we are in some very good company.
Click on the following links for clips on Youtube.
Inversnaid: https://youtu.be/xjitF8oH65E
Persephone: https://youtu.be/t2RuG3r80rec
Mr Brackenbury's Engagement: http://youtu.be/zpDhHxc6OYs
Raid on Poole Quay (excerpt): http://youtu.be/bHL7-bi5Xbs
Hart of the Kingdom : http://youtu.be/RtOX3KB1mMU
Solo Guitar - Rumba - Flamenco: http://youtu.be/pKoR6ZK_sks
Alegrias & Zapateado - Flamenco: https://youtu.be/B-Z0tQlMuoQ
Solo Guitar - Nuages: http://youtu.be/cK1Cifeimf4
Time In Colour by Fate The Juggler: www.youtube.com/watch?v=413XixhHUrk
My Friend Ella by Barry The Badger And Friends: https://youtu.be/W6fo0M0k-e8
Go to specific project pages for more (see title bar above).
The Folk Opera is progressing
I am currently recording a folk (/folk-rock) opera telling the tale of Hereward The Wake, set at the time of the Norman conquest. It features a number of Kent based folk singers, portraying the various characters. The part of Martin, Hereward's slightly unhinged squire and aid is played by yours truly. I am also playing all the instruments. Here is a taster:
The Battle of Hastings Song: https://youtu.be/WAKozfwUbwo
The Conqueror (Featuring Mike Linter on lead vocals):