R and D (UK)
Often seen busking for beer money on Aberdeen's Union Street, Rick (The Lugosi) and Dave (Son Henry Band) met whilst (allegedly)studying divinity at Kings College by day and playing in bands at night. They lost touch around ten years ago, when Rick's musical path led him to relocate to London, but, thanks (or no thanks) to Google, reconnected this year.
In July, Rick flew back for a few days sunbathing/ wine-drinking/story-telling/chilling. Armed only with laptop and mic, R and D seized the opportunity to record some songs, mostly impromptu arrangements of old and new melodies and lyrics. The result? A cd entitled 'Drive On..' It's spur-of-the-moment, home grown, unrehearsed...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
D - Rick plays with London band The Lugosi, Dave plays with Alaskan lap steel player Son Henry in the Son Henry Band.
R - Schedules allowing, we will attempt at some point in the not-too-distant future to play this music live.
Your musical influences
D - Sonny Terry and Brownie Macghee, Jimmy Reed, John Martyn, The Beatles... many, many more.
R - Mike Scott, Bruce Cockburn
What equipment do you use?
A guitar, and some harmonicas.
