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Holyground Records

Holyground Records

Written by: John Levon
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Holyground Records was an independent record label formed by Mike Levon and a group of friends in the UK in 1966. Its rock, folk and psych-rock releases have become highly collectable. This podcast series covers the history of Holyground from 1963 until Mike Levon died in 2011.


These are in the form of informal conversations between Shirley Levon, Mike's wife, and Pete Taylor who played and recorded with Mike for many years. Two 'bonus' podcasts are also available.


Recording by Pete Taylor.


Podcasts and notes are copyright Pete Taylor and Holyground Records 2024

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Episodes
  • Early recording at Bretton Hall

    Early recording at Bretton Hall
    Mar 2 2024

    The background to recordings that Mike Levon made at Bretton Hall. These were mainly folk-based, but also included some original tracks. Three 7 inch vinyl records were produced and one 12 inch.

    Tracks played:

    'Lowlands' - Jenny Tarren

    'Wild Mountain Thyme' - Dave Nuttall and others

    'Babe Don't Drag Me down' - Bob Hart

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    21 mins
  • 'No 9 Bread Street', recording at Moodies Bar

    'No 9 Bread Street', recording at Moodies Bar
    Mar 2 2024

    A 12 inch album was recorded at Moodies Bar, where many students met at the regular folk club. 'No 9 Bread Street', a mixture of folk songs and original material, was the first record to be released on the Holyground label, which was established in this period.


    Tracks played: 'Travelling People' - Kev Slater

    'Beautiful Strangers - Jane Westlake

    'Stroke Two' - Chris Coombs

    'College Girl' - Piers Johnson


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    19 mins
  • Holyground at 5 Cass Yard, Wakefield

    Holyground at 5 Cass Yard, Wakefield
    Mar 2 2024

    Holyground was established at 5 Cass Yard, with a bedroom used as a studio. Brian Calvert, and Chris Coombs were involved as song-writers, and Dave Wood with art work and liaising with bands. Mike was writing lyrics and experimenting with production techniques. A-Austr was released as a concept album.


    Tracks played: Grail Search - Chris Coombs

    Essex Queen - Brian Calvert

    It's Alright, What did you go - jam session

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    37 mins
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