Next week (Sept 1st & 4th) will see the release of a new Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine single ‘Gumption’ and it's top flight accompanying video – possibly the worlds first 'drone and shed' video
As a kid, Li’l Chuck (AKA David Thorpe) recalls being administered with a colossal dose of industrial strength gumption by his parents. This injection resulted in the evolution of his multi instrumental one man band and much more.
'Gumption' was written, performed and recorded by Thorpe, with the video and artwork made and edited by him - All except for flying the drone, there’s a limit to what he can do whilst playing drums, guitar, harmonica and singing simultaneously!
“I’m a one man band on many levels, a purveyor of homemade, in house, independent art”. says Thorpe.
As the song says, ”If you sit on your hands, you won’t get music done, you’ve got to have a little bit of Gumption”.
It’s this attitude that keeps Thorpe's seemingly endless creative energy and passion alive.
With 4 full length Li’l Chuck albums under his belt and a 5 track EP released earlier this year, Gumption is yet another stupendous, industrious offering to add to his growing discography.
Hear Gumption and view the video first via his Patreon site on Monday 1st September 2025 https://www.patreon.com/backayardmusic
For the the rest of you, you’ll have to wait until Gumption is available on all digital platforms from Thurs, 4th September 2025 but we all know Bandcamp is the best option for the independent musician. skifflemachine.bandcamp.com
All links and more info at backyardmusic.co.nz - The creative and musical world of David Thorpe.