Lake District rock band release new videos for Christmas and New Year

James Candlin, Gareth Candlin and Chuck Fish; band name Elf for Leather, performed and recorded their cover of Slade’s iconic song Merry Christmas Everyone and have today released their latest video of a punk rock version of Auld Lang Syne.

CHRISTMAS: Elf for Leather performing Merry Christmas Everybody

Both videos were shot and created at The Keg and Kitchen in Grange over Sands.

Chuck Fish is from Washington State and has been performing live for over two decades after being introduced to music by his mother who was a director of musicals.

MUSIC: Elf for Leather performing Auld Lang Syne

He said: “Three friends who met gigging in the local music scene, got together after lockdown ended and start making music together.

“We plan to release videos for every major holiday throughout the year, culminating in an album with a pull-out calendar entitled "A Tune for Every Season".

James was born in Manchester and has been playing since the age of 11 as an electric and acoustic guitarist.

He also plays piano, the mandolin, and sings.

ROCK: James and Gareth

James said: “Me and Gareth have been putting songs together for a few years. We have known Chuck for years and started jamming in late 2021.

“My dad Andy Candlin jams and performs with us too. We thought all of this together was a good basis to put some music out.”

Gareth was born in Rochdale and grew up in Thetford, Norfolk. He began playing at age 12 and specialises in acoustic and bass guitar.

BAND: Elf for Leather: Chuck, James, Gareth (l-r)

James will be playing in Ambleside’s The Lily bar on January 7 and February 4 and the Patterdale Hotel on February 26.

He will also be playing in the Old School Brewery in Warton tonight between 17:00 and 20:00.

Visit Chuck's website at www.chuckfish.co.uk.

Auld Lang Syne and Merry Christmas Everybody can now be viewed on YouTube