Mike Willoughby's Raving Rock: Crimson Trophies 30th Gig
About
Raving Rock present: Crimson Trophies and Contact Rock!THE BAND: Raving Rock
Raving Rock play Mike Willoughby’s songs, infused with elements of British folk-roots, rock, ska and reggae. Their eclectic music is played with passion and precision.
Raving Rock members Mike Willoughby (lead vocals, electric guitar, bouzouki and harmonica) Rick Middleton (bass guitar, double-bass and vocals) and Ben McCabe (drums and vocals) have played together for well over two decades in the popular Cumbrian roots band Striding Edge. They make music together as tight as a bowline knot: They take this approach forward with them into Raving Rock…
THE SHOW: Crimson Trophies and Contact Rock!
Raving Rock will be playing a show comprising of two sets:
Set 1: Crimson Trophies
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Willoughby’s solo album Crimson Trophies.
In celebration, Raving Rock present a selection of these powerfull songs: Some are rooted in Cumbrian history and culture, while others carry urgent social and ecological messages.
“Cumbria’s own Mike Willoughby has gallantly flown the flag for the non-conventional, along the way composing some of the finest contemporary folk songs: already Native Stones and King Dunmail rank as two of the finest new songs I’ve heard this year”
Sean McGhee, Rock N’ Reel Autumn 1996.
Set 2: Contact Rock!
Bringing us right up to date, Raving Rock present some of their most recent work with songs from their epic show Contact Rock! These high-energy songs are a celebration of all that is wild and joyous, edgy and compulsive in rock-climbing and mountaineering.
The songs are based on Mike’s own climbing experiences plus the stories and lyrics of climber friends.
The songs explore the histories, myths and legends that define our crags and our mountains.
The songs work in sequence, a racy adventure into the psyche and the soul of the rock-climber and mountaineer.
The songs are interwoven with short spoken-word and storytelling pieces.
“A great collection of varied and interesting music, all stemming from the mountains: Fully recommended for an entertaining experience!
Dan Lane: Furey Festival director: Plas Y Brenin, North Wales: October 2024
“Thanks so much Raving Rock! Danced, laughed, rocked out. Great night!”
“Amazing. Thanks for an inspiring evening. Made me want to go climbing!”
Audience comments: Contact Rock! Premiere: Water Yeat: October 2024.
Website:
www.ravingrock.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/MikeWilloughbysRavingRock
Location
The Gregson Centre, Olive Bar
33 Moor Gate , Lancaster, LA1 3PY
Contact Form
Mike Willoughby's Raving Rock: Crimson Trophies 30th Gig
Resend recently purchased tickets to our events to your email.
Enter email to start search
You can review the event organiser's terms and conditions here.