Mike Willoughby’s Raving Rock
Mike Willoughby’s Raving Rock
Mike Willoughby’s Raving Rock
12 July @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
16+
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Willoughby’s solo album Crimson Trophies. In celebration, Raving Rock presents a selection of these powerful songs. Some are rooted in Cumbrian history and culture, while others carry urgent social and ecological messages.
Raving Rock play Mike Willoughby’s songs, infused with elements of British folk-roots, rock, ska and reggae. Their eclectic music is played with passion and precision.
Raving Rock members Mike Willoughby (lead vocals, electric guitar, bouzouki and harmonica) Rick Middleton (bass guitar, double-bass and vocals) and Ben McCabe (drums and vocals) have played together for well over two decades in the popular Cumbrian roots band Striding Edge. They make music together as tight as a bowline knot: They take this approach forward with them into Raving Rock…
Raving Rock will be playing a show comprising of two sets:
Set 1: Crimson Trophies
“Cumbria’s own Mike Willoughby has gallantly flown the flag for the non-conventional, along the way composing some of the finest contemporary folk songs: already Native Stones and King Dunmail rank as two of the finest new songs I’ve heard this year”
Sean McGhee, Rock N’ Reel Autumn 1996.
Set 2: Contact Rock!
Bringing us right up to date, Raving Rock present some of their most recent work with songs from their epic show Contact Rock! These high-energy songs are a celebration of all that is wild and joyous, edgy and compulsive in rock-climbing and mountaineering.
The songs are based on Mike’s own climbing experiences plus the stories and lyrics of climber friends.
The songs explore the histories, myths and legends that define our crags and our mountains.
The songs work in sequence, a racy adventure into the psyche and the soul of the rock-climber and mountaineer.
The songs are interwoven with short spoken-word and storytelling pieces.
“A great collection of varied and interesting music, all stemming from the mountains: Fully recommended for an entertaining experience!
Dan Lane: Furey Festival director: Plas Y Brenin, North Wales: October 2022
12 July @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
16+
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Willoughby’s solo album Crimson Trophies. In celebration, Raving Rock presents a selection of these powerful songs. Some are rooted in Cumbrian history and culture, while others carry urgent social and ecological messages.
Raving Rock play Mike Willoughby’s songs, infused with elements of British folk-roots, rock, ska and reggae. Their eclectic music is played with passion and precision.
Raving Rock members Mike Willoughby (lead vocals, electric guitar, bouzouki and harmonica) Rick Middleton (bass guitar, double-bass and vocals) and Ben McCabe (drums and vocals) have played together for well over two decades in the popular Cumbrian roots band Striding Edge. They make music together as tight as a bowline knot: They take this approach forward with them into Raving Rock…
Raving Rock will be playing a show comprising of two sets:
Set 1: Crimson Trophies
“Cumbria’s own Mike Willoughby has gallantly flown the flag for the non-conventional, along the way composing some of the finest contemporary folk songs: already Native Stones and King Dunmail rank as two of the finest new songs I’ve heard this year”
Sean McGhee, Rock N’ Reel Autumn 1996.
Set 2: Contact Rock!
Bringing us right up to date, Raving Rock present some of their most recent work with songs from their epic show Contact Rock! These high-energy songs are a celebration of all that is wild and joyous, edgy and compulsive in rock-climbing and mountaineering.
The songs are based on Mike’s own climbing experiences plus the stories and lyrics of climber friends.
The songs explore the histories, myths and legends that define our crags and our mountains.
The songs work in sequence, a racy adventure into the psyche and the soul of the rock-climber and mountaineer.
The songs are interwoven with short spoken-word and storytelling pieces.
“A great collection of varied and interesting music, all stemming from the mountains: Fully recommended for an entertaining experience!
Dan Lane: Furey Festival director: Plas Y Brenin, North Wales: October 2022
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2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Willoughby’s solo album Crimson Trophies. In celebration, Raving Rock presents a selection of these powerful songs. Some are rooted in Cumbrian history and culture, while others carry urgent social and ecological messages.
Raving Rock play Mike Willoughby’s songs, infused with elements of British folk-roots, rock, ska and reggae. Their eclectic music is played with passion and precision.
Raving Rock members Mike Willoughby (lead vocals, electric guitar, bouzouki and harmonica) Rick Middleton (bass guitar, double-bass and vocals) and Ben McCabe (drums and vocals) have played together for well over two decades in the popular Cumbrian roots band Striding Edge. They make music together as tight as a bowline knot: They take this approach forward with them into Raving Rock…
Raving Rock will be playing a show comprising of two sets:
Set 1: Crimson Trophies
“Cumbria’s own Mike Willoughby has gallantly flown the flag for the non-conventional, along the way composing some of the finest contemporary folk songs: already Native Stones and King Dunmail rank as two of the finest new songs I’ve heard this year”
Sean McGhee, Rock N’ Reel Autumn 1996.
Set 2: Contact Rock!
Bringing us right up to date, Raving Rock present some of their most recent work with songs from their epic show Contact Rock! These high-energy songs are a celebration of all that is wild and joyous, edgy and compulsive in rock-climbing and mountaineering.
The songs are based on Mike’s own climbing experiences plus the stories and lyrics of climber friends.
The songs explore the histories, myths and legends that define our crags and our mountains.
The songs work in sequence, a racy adventure into the psyche and the soul of the rock-climber and mountaineer.
The songs are interwoven with short spoken-word and storytelling pieces.
“A great collection of varied and interesting music, all stemming from the mountains: Fully recommended for an entertaining experience!
Dan Lane: Furey Festival director: Plas Y Brenin, North Wales: October 2022
Accessibility
Dark / Low Light Area Easy Access SeatsFor further information on getting here and accessibility, click here.
Find more Events at The Gregson
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Willoughby’s solo album Crimson Trophies. In celebration, Raving Rock presents a selection of these powerful songs. Some are rooted in Cumbrian history and culture, while others carry urgent social and ecological messages.
Raving Rock play Mike Willoughby’s songs, infused with elements of British folk-roots, rock, ska and reggae. Their eclectic music is played with passion and precision.
Raving Rock members Mike Willoughby (lead vocals, electric guitar, bouzouki and harmonica) Rick Middleton (bass guitar, double-bass and vocals) and Ben McCabe (drums and vocals) have played together for well over two decades in the popular Cumbrian roots band Striding Edge. They make music together as tight as a bowline knot: They take this approach forward with them into Raving Rock…
Raving Rock will be playing a show comprising of two sets:
Set 1: Crimson Trophies
“Cumbria’s own Mike Willoughby has gallantly flown the flag for the non-conventional, along the way composing some of the finest contemporary folk songs: already Native Stones and King Dunmail rank as two of the finest new songs I’ve heard this year”
Sean McGhee, Rock N’ Reel Autumn 1996.
Set 2: Contact Rock!
Bringing us right up to date, Raving Rock present some of their most recent work with songs from their epic show Contact Rock! These high-energy songs are a celebration of all that is wild and joyous, edgy and compulsive in rock-climbing and mountaineering.
The songs are based on Mike’s own climbing experiences plus the stories and lyrics of climber friends.
The songs explore the histories, myths and legends that define our crags and our mountains.
The songs work in sequence, a racy adventure into the psyche and the soul of the rock-climber and mountaineer.
The songs are interwoven with short spoken-word and storytelling pieces.
“A great collection of varied and interesting music, all stemming from the mountains: Fully recommended for an entertaining experience!
Dan Lane: Furey Festival director: Plas Y Brenin, North Wales: October 2022
Accessibility
Dark / Low Light Area Easy Access SeatsFor further information on getting here and accessibility, click here.
