Fred has many links with music, and indeed the way he works is very similar to the way some musicians live. The Boat Band (that I play with), and other Cheshire musicians associated with the narrow boat scene, have close links with Fred. I've played at fred's chimney drops, for his TV documentaries, and he's turned out to help launch a Boat Band CD. The boaties, musicians and steamies go to the same rallies, pubs, fairs etc and generally get along fine.
    The great interface of music, boats and steam, the holly Bush Rally at Little Leigh, is alas no more, but we all still meet up elsewhere.