We've stayed here and can second Andy's suggestion. Lovely place.

There's a post on FB stating that Bob Brady, keyboard player with the short-lived GoG line-up, has left the building. R.I.P.

If anyone is considering Llandudno, there's a great, but inexpensive hotel we stayed at in May that we can recommend.

Christleton House bed and breakfast Llandudno

This news made me think of Shelley who hasn't posted on here in a long time. She was (and by the looks of things, still is) a big fan of Bellowhead as she posted on FB today saying she'll be getting tickets for Manchester, Liverpool and possibly a third date!

Me, I might see about getting tickets for the Manchester date.

Shame they are not coming to Plymouth this time - they must have nearly sold out the Pavilions the last couple of tours.  But Torquay, Bristol or Bath could be possible.

I have been able to think a little better now. Here's what I wrote on the socials, and thought I'd share here-

Read the sad news that Jimmy Cliff has passed to the other side. It is really difficult to adequately speak about all the gifts he gave me not only as a listener, but as a human being. His songs are honest, compassionate, caring and hopeful truth with love and joy. His songs uplift me on my worst days, and make me smile on the mediocre ones. Unlike too many of my favorites who I have not been able to see perform live either due to time, distance, or money, I felt beyond lucky to have seen him with what felt like almost all of New York City in Prospect Park Brooklyn in 2012. You can listen to that performance on NPR (which I will be doing later). I remember it so well now. His energy was unbelievable, and it was great to get so many of those memorable songs-The Harder They Come, Wonderful World, Beautiful People, Afghanistan/Vietnam, and a few from his excellent new album at that time- 'Rebirth'. He even did a medley of some ska-King Of Kings followed by his first hit song, Miss Jamaica. I'll be listening to everything today and I'll try not to cry during Many Rivers To Cross. Here's another excellent set of the hits at Glastonbury in 2011. There are two words he liked to use a lot live, and it seems appropriate to say them now- Give Thanks.
Thank you Jimmy Cliff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os8Bbe8UQPw&list=RDos8Bbe8UQPw&start_radio=1

Very sad. Of course Dave Pegg played guitar on a JC tour in 65-66.

Saturday night in Liverpool for me.

Saw him at Cambridge Folk Festival in 2004 and he did a superb set. RIP.

We'll be booking Cardiff New Theatre for Nov 26 2026.

Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour!

Delighted to announce we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our full-length debut album Burlesque with a tour in November next year!

We'll be playing songs from the album, which included London Town, Frog’s Legs and Dragon’s Teeth and Rigs of The Time, plus other live favourites. We're thrilled to be joined by celebrated kora master Seckou Keita supporting on all dates (except 28 & 29).
 
Tickets for the 2026 tour go on general sale this Friday 28 November at 10am from https://tix.to/Bellowhead and direct from all the theatres. There are standing tickets available in Bristol, Cambridge & Aylesbury (and seated balconies). All other shows are fully seated.

Hope to see you at one of the dates!

BH X

NOVEMBER 2026
Tue 10 - LEICESTER De Montfort Hall
Wed 11 - GATESHEAD The Glasshouse
Thu 12 - MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall
Fri 13 - HARROGATE Convention Centre
Sat 14 - LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall
Mon 16 - BRIGHTON Dome
Tue 17 - TORQUAY Princess Theatre
Wed 18 - BRISTOL Beacon
Thu 19 - CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
Fri 20 - NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall
Sat 21 - SHEFFIELD City Hall
Sun 22 - CARDIFF New Theatre
Tue 24 - BATH Forum
Wed 25 - BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Thu 26 - PORTSMOUTH Guildhall
Fri 27 - LONDON Royal Festival Hall
Sat 28 - AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre
Sun 29 - LLANDUDNO Venue Cymru Theatre
Mon 30 - OXFORD New Theatre
DECEMBER 2026
Tue 01 - IPSWICH Regent