Kicker goes it alone and ventures out to see the legendary avant-folk virtuoso Richard Dawson play in the heart of Liverpool. He also gets to see both Dave Owen and Pete Smyth on an evening that is surprisingly full of top quality jokes from the stage and beards.

a folked up shipping forecast

a folked up shipping forecast

Have a listen to how the evening went here or simply press go on the soundcloud thingy under these words.

Some suitably shabby pictures taken from a high-stool.

man, guitar and cap

dave owen – man, guitar and cap

greater manchester balladeer

banterless pete smyth

banterless pete smyth

smoke and broken ankles

please look after this artist

please look after this artist

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A live version of Wooden Bag

Follow Richard Dawson on Facebook and check out his homepage.

More importantly, go and see him live and buy his stuff.

sings songs and plays guitar

sings songs and plays guitar

the glass trunk

the glass trunk

nothing important

nothing important

About kickerofelves1

Wizard-in-Chief for Trust The Wizards music podcast and blog. Guided By Voices fanatic.

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