This is the blogsite ( well, kinda'- not big on blogging- loose lips sink ships ) of Dave McArtney , Hello Sailor guitarist and songwriter, currently in pre-production for a new album, the band's sixth, the focus being now on British West Ponsonby folklore, calypso/soul/reggae, leather tongue motels, the architecture of the soul, and other urban entertainments .Produced by long-time Sailor sideman, Stuart Pearce and recording is at Roundhead studios.
In Feb 2011, watch out for floating hotel gigs in Auckland and Wellie, with THE PINK FLAMINGOS.
The Pink Flamingo - idea by Paul Hewson, designed by Dick Frizzell
