1 September
Autumn, a time to walk through the starlight and listen to Tune of the Month. You know you want to!
1 August
Hot and fair, just the way we like it, but you might be longing for the California coast. If so, have a listen to our tune of the month!
23 July
We have just returned from a wonderful weekend, appearing at Fem Fest, an all-woman line up concert in Whitley Bay supporting the Miscarriage charity, and a Feeding Folk concert fund raiser in Cullercoats for the Bay Food Bank. Our grateful thanks to Carmen Curran and Harry and Bridget Gallagher for all their hard work making these two events happen. It was great fun, there was good music, and terrific company!
1 July
Say farewell to Juliana and hello to July. You may well be able to catch Late Bloomers live this month, so watch this space! In the meantime, listen to the new Tune of the Month.
1 June
If you’re on a hard road, try listening to the new Tune of the Month on your journey, help lighten the load!
1 May
Get out and vote tomorrow, don’t forget your photo ID, and have a listen to the new Tune of the Month. You have to say yes, because you couldn’t let us down!
1 April
Don’t be fooled, just say you’ll come with me to watch the sunrise over the redwoods while listening to this month’s Tune.
1 March
Listen to our tune of the month, and chase the clouds away!
1 February
If you’re wishing for a gentle fall of snow instead of the blustery battles that besiege us, have a listen to Tune of the Month.
1 January
I’ve got a little secret, ain’t gonna tell, but you can find out by listening to the New Year Tune of the Month. Here’s hoping for a better, brighter year for us all!
1 December
Finding it hard to get motivated about Christmas? So are we! Have a listen to the new Tune of the Month and relax.
1 November
Are the blues dogging you? You’ll be up today if you listen to the Tune of the Month!
1 September
Don’t wait for 40 years to listen to the new Tune of the Month!
1 August
Stop digging holes in the meadow and start listening to the new tune of the month!
1 July
Cake is a known antidote to the blues, as is exercise, so why not follow the example of our new tune of the month!
1 June
Would you compare your man to a cannonball? Why not listen to the new tune of the month to see who might!
1 May
Don’t ride down the hard road in a rickety old carriage, get out and walk, and we’ll walk it with you (and you don’t even have to swear your allegiance!). And while you’re on your feet, have a listen to our new Tune of the Month!
1 April
Oh no, oh no, oh no! Don’t get the blues, spring is coming and it’s time for a new tune of the month!
1 March
If you go down to the Stranraer Folk Club tonight, you might just catch a rare sighting of us in our home away from home. If you can’t make it, have a listen to the new Tune of the Month!
1 February
It is as if the world was made for you when you listen to the new song of the month!
2 January
The woods are lovely, dark and deep, so transport yourself there with our tune of the month!
1 December
You don’t have to pawn everything you own to listen to the new tune of the month, it’s free!
1 November
If you’re feeling good for nothing, have a listen to the new tune of the month, you know your own capacity!
2 October
If the blues are dogging you, remember you’ll be up someday! In the meantime, listen to the new tune of the month.
1 Sept
If you see her standing there in a yellowed dress, tell her to listen to the new tune of the month!
1 August
If you hear the bluebirds singing and get an urge to dig a hole in the meadow, stop yourself and listen to the new tune of the month instead!
1 July
Thunder showers got you down? Don’t resort to stealing chickens, listen to our new tune of the month and you will feel so much better!
1 June
Want to know a good way to celebrate the Jubilee? Sprout wings and fly upriver to the one you love! Enjoy the new tune of the month.
1 May
You don’t have to walk it by yourself, I’ll come with you! Listen to the new tune of the month and you’ll never walk alone.
1 April
Don’t be a fool! Listen to our new tune of the month and walk through the starlight. Just remember your snow shoes and woolly hat!
1 March
Happy St David’s Day! Late Bloomers are about to meet in the flesh tomorrow for the first time in a very long time. Maybe we will have some new videos for you, but in the meantime, here we are in socially distance mode. Won’t you say you’ll come with us?
1 February
Say fare thee well to January by listening to the new tune of the month. February’s offering isn’t on any of our cds–its a home video shot when the first lockdown lifted briefly. We were socially distanced throughout, there were only 2 of us, and no wine fridges were brought into play!
1 January
Happy New Year! Want to know if you should sink or swim? Listen to the new tune of the month, and fly!!
4 December
If, when you close your eyes, you can hear the sea, you must be living somewhere near the coast! Why not listen to the new tune of the month for a change? Happy December everyone!
1 November
Chase the clouds, kiss the wind, and listen to the new tune of the month!
1 October
Autumn is here, and if you’re thinking of trespassing in the woods, beware of the snow (also, muffle the sleigh bells). Have you guessed the new tune of the month?
1 September
I’d pawn everything that’s in my yard to hear a new song of the month, wouldn’t you? Get your peashells out and go!
1 August
August is a good month to kick back and just do nothing, enjoy life, and let your troubles just flow on by. What better way to relax than to listen to our new tune of the month!
2 July
A bit despondent that the new tune of the month didn’t arrive yesterday? If the blues are dogging you, and you wonder when you’ll be up again, wait no longer. The new tune has arrived–listen and enjoy!
1 June
Don’t wander the hills in despair, have a listen to our new tune of the month!
1 May
This bank holiday, you could dig a hole in the meadow, or you could listen to our new Tune of the Month; the choice is yours.
Disclaimer: be sure to get the landowner’s permission before defacing any meadows.
1 April
Don’t be fooled, get rid of your permanent frown with a listen to the new Tune of the Month!
1 Mar
I remember one evening, it was drizzling rain, so I cheered myself up with a new tune of the month. and as a bonus, it is a day early!
1 Feb
Looks like it might be a hard road, lighten your step with a new tune of the month!
1 Jan
Oh no, oh no, oh no, is it that time already! Happy New Year, Happy New Tune of the Month. Brighter days ahead.
1 Dec
Talk to me of a new tune, closing my eyes, I can hear it…..and you can too if you listen to our new Tune of the Month!
1 Nov
Don’t let them stake you down, chase the clouds, let your heart fly with the wind! New month, new tune, be well.
1 October
Autumn is here, could there be snow? A new tune of the month could tell you! Also, check out our 3 socially distant videos–we met in the small window when it was still legal! Keep safe, keep sane.
1 September
Everything we got is done and pawned, but you can still listen to the new Tune of the Month–enjoy!
1 August
Are all these new rules giving you stress? Get a more mellow feeling and listen to our new tune of the month. Relaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax.
1 July
The blues may be doggin’ you, but we’ll all be up someday! Have a listen to our new Tune of the Month.
1 June
As your horizons expand, have a listen to the new Tune of the Month!
1 May
While the new CD is put on hold for the duration, you can always listen to the new Tune of the Month. Stay safe, and keep enjoying music however you can find it!
1 April
We enjoyed the Coast to Coast gathering, made more special as it was the last meeting for us before lockdown, but don’t despair! Here is a new tune of the month to keep you going until we meet again!
9 March
Late Bloomers are looking forward to the great Coast to Coast gathering in Stranraer this weekend, greeting old friends, meeting some new ones, hearing great music, and bringing out a few new songs.
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1 March
We had a brilliant time at Quarter Acoustic Music Club–a lovely crowd with a wealth of talent! Time for a new tune of the month, to blow the cobwebs away.
1 February
Need cheering up? Come and see us at the Quarter Music Club on the 25th of this month, and, while you’re waiting, listen to the new Tune of the Month.
14 January
Get out your diary and save the 25th of February! We’ll be appearing at the Quarter Acoustic Music Club in South Lanarkshire, and hope to see you there.
2 January
Happy New Year! To help you celebrate, have a listen to the new tune of the month on the home page.
1 December
We had a fantastic time at Snod’s Edge. A wonderful crowd in a brilliant venue, with great support and perfect accoustics! To celebrate, here is a new tune of the month.
1 November
We are getting excited about our annual visit to Coast to Coast, meeting old friends and new, with music, food, and a lot of laughter. And, of course, we’ve posted November’s Tune of the Month. Enjoy!
1 October
New date for your diary:
Saturday 23rd November, we will be playing at Snods Edge, details nearer the time. Meanwhile, listen to the new tune of the month. Happy October!
22 September
We had a superb time at the Brew House Tap Room last night. The sound man (Wonderful Dave) was brilliant, which made our jobs easy, and the lovely crowd were so supportive that the whole experience was a joy! Our thanks to Ian K Brown for the booking, and hope to see some of you at future events. Meanwhile, the minifestival that is Coast to Coast is looming, and we are counting the days.
1 September
Don’t mind the rain or the rolling sea, get yourself to the Twice Brewed pub for an excellent concert with Late Bloomers, Stew Simpson, and Ian K Brown on Saturday, 21 September. Also, check out the new tune of the month!
1 August
It’s august, it’s hot, and we’re all feeling lazy. Check out the new tune of the month!
1 July
We will be out and about on our travels this month, so expect to see us in unexpected places! Meanwhile, check out our new tune of the month.
1 June
It’s that time again! New tune of the month, folks, so enjoy!
20 May
We had a brilliant evening at the Drumblog Inn, Strathaven on Friday. The audience was lovely, there were fine floor singers, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Many thanks to Graham for the booking.
1 May
There is a new tune of the month, and if you like what you hear, come and see us live at the Drumblog Inn, Strathaven on Friday 17th May!
8 April
A little bit late, but check out the home page for the new tune of the month!
23 March
We enjoyed our jaunt to Crief, supporting the Ok Amigos, and are looking forward now to Strathaven in May. Hope to see you there!
3 March
We will be ejoying the Coast to Coast gathering this weekend, and will be appearing at the Crief folk club later this month, but in the meantime, you can hear our new tune of the month!
7 February
After a few technical hitches, there is a new tune of the month from our new CD! Check it out on the home page.
2 January
Happy New Year!! Happy new tune of the month!
3 December
To get you in the Christmas mood (or to escape from it!), why not listen to the new Tune of the Month!
12 November
Not too late to add a new tune of the month! Check it out on our home page.
2 October
We thoroughly enjoyed our gig at the Ayr Phoenix folk club, and are anticipating the release of our new cd (in time for Christmas, we hope!)
Until then, enjoy October’s tune of the month.
3 September
We had a brilliant time at Sedgefield Festival, and are now ready for our gig at Ayr Phoenix folk club on Tuesday! Oh, and by the way, there’s a new tune of the month, so check it out.
28 August
We’re off to Sedgefield festival this weekend, and then will be appearing at Ayr Phoenix folk club on Tuesday 4th September. Hope to see you at one (or both) of these venues!
We’re looking forward to making some music at this gathering of duos next Sunday in Carlisle–come and listen if you’re around, for the price of a lunch to share!
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21 July
Just finished recording CD number 2. We’ll let you know when it is ready for sale!
Summer showing no sign of leaving us, a new month means a new song on tune of the month–check it out!
It’s June, the sun is shining, and there is a new tune of the month! Don’t forget to look for us on Youtube under Late Bloomers, or Cathy and Gerda where you can see what we’re like live.
Here’s a clip of us playing live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8QrlJlDsm8&feature=share
Check out the new tune of the month!
Hope to see you there!
April 16
Just to let you know we will be appearing here, so mark the date in your calendar!
Having made a full recovery from the amazing Coast to Coast gathering, it is time for a new tune of the month. Enjoy!
11 March
Had a great night with the Barrstools and Dave Rankin. Also good to see some stalwart friends who made the journey to see us! Thanks for the booking and hope to see you all again soon.
2 February
Check out the new tune of the month for February!