Just done a Search, to see if I can find anything current on them, but no joy....didnt find that site before, though I did find smething on the PLACE they were named for...a 'Shopping Arcade' in Bradford....

I havent seen or heard much, if anything, of them, as such, for about 10 years, probably, though seemingly they still do perform when they can, as 'Blue Murder' - a group consisting of them & the Watersons.....

Jim is evidently still busy with Coope, Boyes, & Simpson (thats a good Link Wildlone, thanks....hadnt come across their site before).

But for those that dont know, Swan Arcade were a married couple, Dave & Heather Brady (along with Jim Boyes). They are mostly (or EXCLUSIVELY???) known for unaccompanied singing (often at HIGH volume, thanks to Big Dave....*G*)

One of the songs they are most noted for is a spirited rendition of "Lola" (YES, the one by 'The Kinks'....)

I havent seen or heard much, if anything, of them, as such, for about 10 years, probably,

I was once told me a story about them when they were doing some gig, & the Sound-Man was trying to set the levels for Swan Arcade.

Now Dave Brady was a big bloke, had one arm, & a beard, &a VERY loud voice...he had a sort of 'piratical' look about him... but was one of the nicest blokes you could ever meet....

The Soundman was evidently having some trouble with the settings, & apparently he whispered to the MC (or someone) for the event, "Do you know that big bloke? Is he..er...alright?"

Somewhat puzzled, he replied "Yes, of course, he's alright, what do you mean?" The Soundman said "Do you know him then?" looking hopeful..

The MC (?) nodded, but still looking confused...

The relieved soundman sighed happily & said "Well would you ask him to stand about 3 feet off that mike"....