Pete appeared in the Radio show "From China to Lancashire - an accordion's Tale" produced written and recorded by Maria Felix-Vas for Radio Lancashire. Listen to the the fun and informative show below ( wish I had the out takes :0)
One of the main local influences on the folk revival in the 60's was The Cartford Arms. Little Eccleston Lancashire - Many thanks to Donald for this 19min audio nostalgic reminder of the Cartford in the 60's.. opening the track is "Big" Pete Rogers (The Taverners)
In the 60's Pete learned this song "Looking for a Job" from Matt McGinn here it is revived in 21st Century
In the 60's Pete came across "The 3 city 4" folk group and this poem "Timothy Winters" by Charles Causley set to music by Leon Rosselson, although the record is worn out now, a release of 3city4's music is available on CD.
In the late 60's Pete joined with another Pete (O'Callaghan) after a chance meeting at The Cartford which led to a great friendship, song writing collaboration and "The Two Brewers" RIP POC
"Flying Boats" (aka Lytham Town) words and music by Pete O'Callaghan & Pete Skinner
