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Musician: Gary Rudd
Location: Lincolnshire
Instruments: bass guitar / trombone / voice
Music: Contemporary English Folk
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 ÌýÌýListen (03'18) to Gary Rudd play ‘Guantanamo Bay’
'Before long I was touring across the UK, in the holiday camps of Butlins, Pontins and Warner's, with periodic performances in Gala Bingo Halls'
How I came to this music:
I began my musical 'career' at the age of fourteen in what seemed like an endless tour of Northern Working Men's Clubs. By 16 I had virtually retired (on my girlfriend's instructions) and entered into the even grubbier world of commerce I emerged only occasionally to play bass guitar with a variety of
unknown ensembles, but which culminated in a stint with 'Freddie and the Dreamers'. Before long I was touring across the UK, in the holiday camps of Butlins, Pontins and Warner's, with periodic performances in Gala Bingo Halls, and less frequent trips to more exotic and far-flung destinations during the twilight days of Freddie's career.
After this I became a session player on the Blues Circuit, appearing often at the British R'n'B festival with the likes of Daryl Davis (Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry) Blind Mississipi Maurice, Out of the Blue and the young Martin Trimble (22-20's), in an ensemble called the Infidels. Various different influences have shaped the music I play,including British Beat Music from the 60's, Texas Blues, Latin, Flamenco and Gipsy Jazz, Klezmer, Qawwali, Military and Brass Band arrangements, Bluegrass, Gospel and basically anything that breaks the mould artistically.
Among songwriters, characters like Bernard Cribbins and Eric Idle have been very influential on me. There's a certain quintessential Englishness that I love about some of the Beatles’ material, things like Penny Lane, Yellow Submarine, and Octopus' Garden. Other songs too, like Ray Davies’ Waterloo Sunset, and The Bonzo's Urban Spaceman, are similar in the way they describe a culture that is seldom recognised or celebrated in its own right.
I have recently moved to London where I expect my obscurity to continue notwithstanding my newly formed ensemble 'The Al-Qaida Social Club' and its intention to perform before President George W. Bush during his forthcoming visit to Buckingham Palace.
Where I play:
I appeared at several Folk and World Music festivals this summer and also played at Glastonbury. I often perform at nursery schools, dance camps, theatres, arts venues, private parties and fund-raising charity events as well as writing songs for TV and Radio.
A favourite song:
When I was writing the song ‘Guantanamo Bay’ I wanted to record a protest song worthy of the current New World Order. I’m hoping that future collaborations for the song and video will feature Cuban Rhythms and Eastern orchestrations.
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