The Hunch – Long Time Coming with Hugh Taylor

Long Time Coming is the second Album from the Wakefield Band, The Hunch.

They are a five-piece band that play an eclectic blend of folk, rock, Americana, and jazz, along with traditional jigs and reels. It was formed in 2017 by a group of musicians with longstanding musical and personal friendships.

Mick Doonan was a founder member of the legendary 70s folk-rock band Hedgehog Pie and comes from the famous Tyneside dynasty.

His father, John Doonan Snr, was an All-Ireland flute champion. Michael also fronts The Mighty Doonan’s folk-rock band. In The Hunch he provides vocals as well as flutes and pipes.

Bob Thomas fronted another highly respected folk-rock outfit, Kitsyke Will, and has since lent his wonderful soul-inflected vocal style to The Solicitors, as well as singing, playing percussion and harmonica with The Hunch.

Alongside these two are the stunning acoustic guitarist/vocalist Chris Hanks and keyboards/accordionist/vocalist Tony Bacon, both alumni of West Yorkshire’s thriving roots scene.

Marcus Frost is the latest addition to the line up; with extensive experience in the local blues/rock scene, Marcus brings his unique style of percussion and vocals.

One reviewer described them as ‘Five musicians at the top of their game, honed from years of performance. With talent in great measure, they showcase their creativity & technical brilliance in every song. Intriguingly crafted classics and soul searching ballads shine with five-part harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, all introduced with dry wit and audacious humour.’

A collective ready wit & easy rapport with audiences of all sizes ensures that any gig involving The Hunch goes with a swing.

Long Time Coming is The Hunch’s second Album.

Mick Doonan and Bob Thomas will be in conversation with Hugh Taylor on the Album of the Week Show today at noon.

Album of the Week Show – Hugh Taylor in conversation with Mick Doonan and Bob Thomas of The Hunch – Saturday, October 25, 2025-Midday.