Global Village Radio

We are delighted to have had radio play on all kinds of global radio shows, and enjoy listening and discovering new music. This is an especially good show. Thanks to Chris Heim at Global Village Radio for putting a lovely show together. Great listening any day of the week

Listen here: https://beta.prx.org/stories/462265

“It’s ‘global instrumental’ Friday in the Global Village, as we wander the world in search of a variety of great instrumental tracks. We’ll hear the “Father of Ethio Jazz” Mulatu Astatke (Official Artist Page), Latin soul star Willie Bobo, famed Quebecois group (and favorite of 2022) Le Vent du Nord, ‘Acid Croft’ masters Shooglenifty Scotland, the cimbalom-led Tárkány Trió, new-flamenco guitarist Niño Josele, avant-hurdy gurdy sounds from Agent Starling, and more.”

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Clandestine in the YP

We put loads of time and work into recording Clandestine. And although it was very enjoyable to do in its own right, it’s great to get a review published on real paper, in the Yorkshire Post Weekend Magazine. Thanks to Duncan Seaman. 

Winter Solstice Greetings

Celebrating the winter solstice, this is Drive the Cold Winter Away, from Playford’s Dancing Master in 1625, our take on a beautiful and old tune.

Napoleon in Morocco

Napoleon in Morocco is from Agent Starling’s new album Clandestine. It’s a cracking tune composed by Nigel Eaton.

Available from Bandcamp: https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/alb…

Released on all the usual digital platforms on 18th November 2022

Agent Starling: Quentin Budworth hurdy-gurdy, other instruments, voice and programming Lou Duffy-Howard. Cello by special guest Dexter Duffy-Howard. Arranged and recorded by Agent Starling.

Clandestine – Full Release Today!

Full album release today! Delighted to announce that our new album Clandestine is available from today on all the usual download and streaming platforms, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Deezer etc. Limited edition CD & download from Bandcamp only.

https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine

La Funambule

It’s time for a new video, the next single from our new album. This is La Funambule, and he’s on a mission. Watch the video and see if it’s possible! La Funambule is from Agent Starling’s new album Clandestine.

Available from Bandcamp from 4th November 2022: https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine

Released on all the usual digital platforms on 18th November 2022

Agent Starling: Quentin Budworth hurdy-gurdy, other instruments and programming Lou Duffy-Howard.

La Funambule composed by Neil Brook, arranged and recorded by Agent Starling.

Thanks Folks!

Thank you to everyone who has bought a CD or download of our new album, Clandestine – very much appreciated We’ve been getting them in the post this week. So look out for yours!

If you’ve not got one yet but would like one, here’s the link: https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine

Our New Album is Released!

We have exciting news – our new album, Clandestine, is released! You can get it from today, November 4th 2022.

The album is a celebration of ten tunes, eight composed by contemporary international hurdy-gurdy players together with two new arrangements of traditional tunes. All the tracks are performed, arranged and recorded by Agent Starling.

Many of the tunes featured on this album are drawn from musical friendships and Quentin’s year long quest travelling across Europe learning from master Hurdy-Gurdy players and folk musicians from different musical traditions. His travels took him to France, Spain, Crete, Germany, Holland and Preston, Lancashire. All given the Agent Starling re-imagining by Lou and Quentin.

Clandestine will be available on all the usual digital platforms from November 18th, but you can get it on Bandcamp from Friday 4th November as either a download, or special edition CD. If you would like the album, Friday 4th November is the best day to get it as it’s Bandcamp Friday when they waive their fees.

Here is the Bandcamp link: https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine

Agent Starling are Quentin Budworth hurdy-gurdy and vocals and Lou Duffy-Howard vocals, bass guitar and all other instruments and programming. The album also features special guest Dexter Duffy-Howard on violin, cello and harmonium. Recorded in Yorkshire UK by Agent Starling and was mastered in Oregon by Kevin Carafa.

Here is the single from the album, it’s a fabulous tune, Hellebore, composed by Toon van Mierlo.

We hope you enjoy it!

Hellebore Video

We are delighted to reveal our brand new single and video Hellebore, taken from our upcoming album Clandestine.

It’s a fabulous tune composed by Toon van Mierlo, arranged and recorded by Agent Starling’s Quentin and Lou with guest Dexter Duffy-Howard on violin.

Clandestine will be available from Bandcamp on November 4th as a special edition CD and download with full release on 18th November on all the usual digital platforms. 

From 4th November https://loudhaileruk.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine

Agent Starling: Quentin Budworth hurdy-gurdy, other instruments/voice Lou Duffy-Howard. Violin by special guest Dexter Duffy-Howard. Hellebore is composed by Toon van Mierlo, arranged and recorded by Agent Starling.

Website: https://agentstarlinguk.wordpress.com/

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Celtarabia at Nottingham Riverside Festival

Agent Starling’s Quentin and Lou played a storming show with Celtarabia at Nottingham Riverside Festival yesterday. Have a look at the link: https://loudhailer.net/2022/08/07/celtarabia-at-nottingham-riverside-festival/

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It’s lovely to be back on the festival circuit and Celtarabia had an absolute ball at Nottingham Riverside Festival this weekend. Especially good fun to play to a great audience who wholeheartedly joined in with us being dancing bears! Thanks to Trish, Rory and the festival team for great stage, sound and hospitality. Next up we’re at the Northern Green Gathering on August 19th, if you’re heading to the festival come and have a dance with us 🎶🔥💃🏼

Celtarabia at Nottingham Riverside Festival photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard below in two galleries.

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Gallery 2:

Quentin Budworth – hurdy-gurdy
Amanda Lowe – hammer dulcimer
Zebedee Budworth – drums
Lou Duffy-Howard – bass

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