Spike & Ed Songs

Spike teamed up with Ed Bloomfield to gig and perform on local radio and TV for fifteen years in the seventies and eighties.

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Musical influences

Our music reflects various folk genres, from music hall to traditional styles, bluegrass and country tinged material. Ed likes James Taylor and John Denver, whereas I grew up with the likes of Hank Williams, Jack Elliott, Woody Guthrie, E C Ball and Paul Clayton (not forgetting skiffle).

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What equipment do you use?

Martin D35, Gibson J45, Levin flattop, Washburn mandolin, open back banjo and a rig with harmonica, duck whistles, siren and kazoo.