Little Roosters Blues Guitars

03/10/2023

The beat-up relic that is Jimmy 'Pie Shop' Hawkins' Diddley Bow is as sweet sounding as they come. It can be played acoustically or plugged into an amp. Either way, you won't be able to stop smiling when you're playing it! Check it out at the link below:
https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/product/jimmy-pie-shop-hawkins-electrified-resonator-diddley-bow/

29/09/2023

Li'l Chuck is an astonishingly good musician and has a new album out now - I'd strongly urge everyone to check him out!

Today (Fri 29 Sept) I released my 4th Li’l Chuck album SO/LO. 13 new original songs, one man band style on CD and digital download. Here it is - https://skifflemachine.bandcamp.com/album/so-lo
For an independent solo artist who gets very little traction, an album release can be quite a lonely, soul destroying process. Here’s how you can help…
Have a listen for free and let me know what you think.
Read the background to the album on my Bandcamp page.
Share a link.
Tell someone about it that you think may like it.
Review it, send it to a reviewer or send it to someone you know in the media who may take a look at it.
Download it.
Buy a CD.
Buy a Download or CD it as a gift for someone.
Feel free to get in touch. backyardmusic.co.nz
Thanks for supporting independent music, art and creativity.
Love & Cheers, Davey / Li’l Chuck.

28/09/2023

Lots of good stuff on our shop page: https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/shop/?orderby=date

Diddley Bows and box guitars are perfect for those who have never played music before - all you need is a slide and a pick. No need to worry about chord shapes or any of that stuff, you can be playing the blues in no time at all!

If you're an experienced musician, these instruments will make you play better, and will give you tonnes of fun and creative ideas in the process!

27/09/2023

When life gives you pallet wood ... make something cool with it

25/09/2023

A literal shed-load of new stock is up on the page now - https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/shop/?orderby=date - including stomp-boxes, Diddley Bows, and cigar box guitars. Some fun new stuff coming soon too!

05/08/2023

Have you checked out our ever-growing on-line shop yet? Lots of good stuff there!
https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/shop/?orderby=date

01/08/2023

Sounds like the real deal, but what a looker too! rare vintage box and a beautiful piece of ash for the neck!

27/07/2023

Sneak peak at these two newly made relics - both inspired by the tragic story of 'Lights-out' Louis Ford.

26/07/2023

The new build is coming along a treat!

25/07/2023

Frankie "Four Eyes" Jeffords, from Bitter End, Virginia was the inspiration behind this build. This guitar looks and sounds like the real deal, and is a joy to play:

cigar box guitar

19/07/2023

Read about the inspiring story of 'Silent' Shelly Newlove and her electrified Diddley bow:
https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/product/silent-shelly-newloves-electrified-diddley-bow/
One-of a kind one-stringer available now!!!

The story of Silent Shelly Newlove is one of hope, resilience of the human spirit, and the power of music. Born into poverty, Shelly Newlove was faced with many challenges in life. As she went through childhood and into adolescence, these challenges were magnified by her intense shyness, and a sense...

13/07/2023

Diddley Bows are the spark from which so many Blues players ignited their skills.

They are also absolutely the MOST fun instrument to play, as well as opening up a range of ideas and possibilities for when you have access to more than just one string...

See our latest blog for more reasons why Diddley Bows are so awesome ... https://littleroostersbluesguitars.co.uk/what-is-a-diddley-bow-and-why-should-i-get-one/