Our History!
Gough & Davy was established as a Piano retailer in 1850 and soon became a market leader in providing the latest musical instruments and music at the time.
The business flourished all through the Victorian era and on into the 20th. century.During the next hundred years the name Gough & Davy became synonymous with music lovers, not only in Hull but the whole country.
In 2007, the company was relocated to new premises 'Under the City Hall' and is now owned and managed by Hull's own Alan Kilvington, who first joined Goughs as a sales assistant in 1995, and Robert Dearing, whose association started with G & D in the transport of our piano range.
Al ‘Kilvo’ Kilvington is an Americana piano player from Hull, who plays with a style and verve described as that of the Killer - Jerry Lee Lewis - himself. Al has years of gig performance experience and is happiest in front of piano and microphone currently playing in his 'Two Pianos' theatre show.
Rob Dearing has appeared in many bands locally usually to be found on bass, he is a fine harmony singer and has performed on national TV.
Sales Manager is Shaun Mackinder-a fabulous pianist and musician-he demonstates our range of pianos-showing just what they can do.He really cares about our service and always goes the extra mile to help.
Katie Whitehead is from an orchestral background playing both strings and woodwind.Katie has performed in orchestra's all over the UK. As well as playing percussion and piano in local ensembles.
Oli Ellis is our youngster here with incredible guitar knowledge and skills .He performs in his own band.He also plays piano.