Dave Rolfe: News

Following their successful reunion gig at the Unicorn Folk Club, Kevin and Dave have decided to take a limited number of bookings in 2012. So if you want Take Two to play at your folk club or festival, please get in touch

Dave is teaming up with Kevin Arnold to perform again as Take Two. The reunion concert will be at the Unicorn Folk Club at Ivetsey Bank on Friday 18th Nov 2011 at 8:45 pm. See the links page for details of the Unicorn Folk Club.

Dave is taking part in the Brompton World Championship at Bleinheim Palace on August 21 2011. He will be racing for Breast Cancer Care.

"Vicky's Hymnbook", the new CD by Dave and Linda Del Manso, is released today. It celebrates 25 of years of the Unicorn Folk Club and comprises a selection of songs that have been performed by the Unicorn Band over the years. The CD is available from the club (for directions see links page). It costs £10, and £3 of every copy sold goes to the club.

Dave is currently recording in Scadge studios with the singer Linda Del Manso. The album will be released at the turn of the year and will be a selection of traditional and contemporary folk songs. It is dedicated to Vicky Evans, who runs the Unicorn Folk Club which is celebrating its 25th year.

The new CD "The Full English" is now available. Produced by Dave, it features the Vocal Harmony Group Luka's Night Out with Dave on guitars and percussion, Dave Sutherland on bass, Ali McDonald on keyboards and Robin Bailey on mandolin. It is available from Dave or the members of Luka's Night Out directly, or from CDbaby online. It will shortly be available on all good download sites.

Dave is currently recording a CD of traditional English Folk Music with female singing group "Luka's Night Out". The CD is entitled "The Full English" and will be available from this website in the autumn.

Dave will be taking part in a sponsored cycle ride from Sept 16 - 20 2009. The ride is for the Alzeimer's society. Dave's Dad, Vic, suffers from the disease so please help if you can.

Did you know you can download Dave's album tracks on iTunes? Both albums, "Feckless Eric" and "With Further Ado" are there. Go on, stock up your iPod now.

Dave's new album has just been released. Entitled "With Further Ado" it's actually a re-recording of his first album "Without Further Ado". Recorded in Scadge studios, Telford and Park Head studios, Birdsedge it features Dave on acoustic guitar with backing from talented friends and session musicians.

Dave is in Scadge recording studios at the moment re-recording his first album "Without Further Ado". The new version will be called "With Further Ado" and will feature the same tunes as the original but in new arrangements. Dave explains "I've been playing these tunes for a while now and come up with new arrangements. The original album was recorded in a hurry (as the title implies) when I stopped gigging with Take Two. I was heavily into special effects at the time and this shows. I also played all the instruments myself. The new version is all acoustic and features guest musicians - I think people will like it more". Dave hopes that the new version will be available on this website later in the Spring. You'll be able to buy it here, or, if you have a copy of "Without Further Ado" and you'd prefer a copy of "With Further Ado", you will be able to exchange it for free under a 'new CDs for old' offer.

The new album is here! Entitled "Feckless Eric" it was recorded at Brian Bedford's Park Head Studio in Yorkshire. It features Folk, Blues and Ragtime tunes alongside some self penned numbers. All these are played on acoustic guitar. No electronic effects, no session musicians. Just Dave and his acoustic guitar.

As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, the Take Two track "In sickness and In health" will be Acoustic Track of the Day at GarageBand.com on Saturday 8th December. The track has words written by Dave Rolfe and music by Kevin Arnold. It is sung by Kevin. Click on the logo above to see more.

Have you thought about hiring an acoustic guitarist for your wedding ceremony or reception? Dave plays at several weddings each year and will be pleased to quote you a price. If Dave doesn't play the type of music you would like at your wedding, check out the Romantic Guitar Agency on the links page.

Dave is currently recording his 2nd solo album at Brian Bedford's Park Head Studio. The album does not yet a title so suggestions are welcome. One suggestion is "Celtic Nudes" - to ensure maximum hits from search engines.

Most of Dave's time at the moment is spent gigging with Driftwood. He also makes regular appearance on Friday nights at the Unicorn Folk Club, Ivetsey Bank, and occasional appearances with Take Two.