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As of January 2010 I am embarking on a new exercise which I am tentatively calling The Cuckoo Project (after the song). The general aim is to record a series of traditional folk songs and tunes over the course of the year, each as a collaboration with a different musician, vocalist and/or group. Ultimately these sessions will make up an album (or double album) which we'll perhaps sell to raise money for a local charity, but I primarily want to do this for the sheer enjoyment of it.

The sessions will take place in one of two ways. Those who are local will be invited to spend a day in our studio; developing, practicing and recording a pre-chosen piece. Anyone further afield who wants to get involved can work on a track over the internet providing they have some basic recording equipment themselves (this is easier than it sounds, but perhaps not as organic or interactive).

I have no idea how well all this is gonna work, but it should be a laugh regardless. Perhaps like a mini-transatlantic sessions in the Imagined Village?! Well, here’s hoping!
If you're a folkie who'd like to get involved please send me a message. I'd love to hear from you :-)

I'll post details below of tracks already recorded as and when they happen.