John Doggerel & the Bad Poets

Ooh la la

Remote recording released on 04/03/21

Live @ Canterbury Food Festival

A selection of tunes recorded live at Canterbury food festival

Sweet Amarillo

Remote recording released on 21/05/21 for Bob Dylan's birthday

Live from Mind the Gap

A selection of songs recorded live

The tale of Boycie, Whiskey, Spike and John Doggerel

John Doggerel, an entirely fictional character, was hiding in a ditch, hoping to stay hidden. Boycie, alive as you or me, born on the bayou, smoked a cheroot and watched a paddle wheel river boat go by.

On the deck, glass in hand, Whiskey dreamed about spinning wheels, pretty girls and original songs. Spike on a train, guitar in hand, staring into space, the wide river shining in the sun.

Noon. The mission bell tolled. John Doggerel stirred, peered out and shook himself from head to toe.

John Doggerel - Personnel

Boycie Doggerel - vocals, mandolin, banjo,  accordion & harp

Spike Doggerel - vocals, guitar, mandolin

Whiskey Doggerel - vocals, bass, keyboards

Special Thanks

"Ooh la la" song production by Scotson Pike

Line Drawings by Ruth Geldard

Photography by Anne Pike

Gigs

Friday 21st July @ 18.00 – The South Quay Shed, Whitstable

Friday 12th April @ 20.30 - The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

Sunday 14th April@16.00 - The Fez, Margate.