Cemetery visit inspired the singing detective

By Stevie Gallacher LAST YEAR, we told you about the singing detective from Dumbarton who donated the profits from his country music album to CHAS.  Now Brian Hughes, a detective constable with Strathclyde Police, plans to mosey on back to his hometown for a hoedown — once again for The Sunday Post Hospice Appeal. Profits from a special concert by Brian Hughes and the Lonesharks held at Denny Civic Theatre in Dumbarton will be donated to our campaign. “It’s a cause I’m dedicated to,” says Brian. “My last album, Windmills, had its profits donated to CHAS and now it’s time to go back to the home town.” Windmills was inspired by Brian’s visit to a cemetery where grieving parents left paper windmills on the graves of their children. The album struck a chord with Scottish country fans and even an American record company. Deal “Recently I signed a deal with Atlanta for their artists to use my songs,” he reveals. “I’m a fan of Garth Brooks and the Mavericks. If either of them covered any of my songs, it would be great. “Hopefully it would generate a bit of publicity and that will help make more money for CHAS. “The gig on July 23 will hopefully be a sell-out. I think we should make around £1500 on the night as all the bands are playing for free. “Add that to the profits from Windmill, which is around £2000 so far, then I think we’ve done okay! “I urge everyone to come along. It should be a fun night and we’ve got a full 10-piece band with a brass section. If you like new country and line dancing, you’ll have a great time.” Brian Hughes and the Lonesharks will play the Denny Civic Hall in Dumbarton on Friday. Tickets costing £5 are available at the door. Previous story

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