Cor blimey with kippers on top - it's been a busy few months and we are well on our way to yet more rocking and rolling, so without further ado here is th...
More...Cor blimey with kippers on top - it's been a busy few months and we are well on our way to yet more rocking and rolling, so without further ado here is the news....
The Official UK and Online Album Launch
Yes it is finally on its way - Monday 18th August is the date for those distributory people to let you get your mitts on the CD or your iPods on the download. In fact, I've just spotted the CD on Play.com wow!! It's there for pre-order - tell your friends, tell your pets, send it to complete strangers!
The Album Launch Party
So on to partying... and we can't let an amazing event like the launch of my first album go by without a big knees up and some musical fun. It's free and everyone is most welcome to attend, plus there will be some free stuff and snacks to keep you all happy along with two sets from myself and the band - around 7pm and then around 9pm - with wonderful DJs filling in the spaces between and on until the 1am venue close time. It all kicks off at 6pm on Wednesday 20th August at JRINK SOHO on Frith Street in London. Come along, introduce yourself, pick up a CD or just enjoy the cocktails - it's going to be a fab night :o)
Piranha PR Comes On Board
I am very pleased to welcome Rosie and the gang at Piranha PR on board our little ship. Piranha will be working to promote the upcoming gigs, spread word about the album and gather in some press coverage/reviews for the record as the album launch approaches. Fingers crossed!
Feed The Monkey
I am also extra thrilled to be working with Nat and the lovely Feed The Monkey crew in promoting the album launch and making my way into the smog-filled world of London town. These guys are the bees-knees when it comes to great nights of live music and throwing genuine support and enthusiasm behind the songs and writers they enjoy. It's an honour to be on that list and the launch is going to be a great success thanks to my little monkey friends :o) Plus keep your eyes peeled for other, more regular upcoming gigs in London from myself both solo and with the boys.
As for me, I've been keeping up the heavy gigging schedule and loving every minute of it! We've had some really super sessions recently including - Acoustic Kitchen's BIG Event which was just utterly fantastic. Pete and the team always put so much effort into their live music events and the warm and friendly atmosphere remained in force throughout. The Royal Standard - performing with the band for my old hometown pub with the locals in full force and Mulletboy providing amazing sound and lights - it was a heart-pumping, adrenaline filled night for us all!
I've also had some fab live sessions plus lots of album play on the radio recently - in particular big thanks go to Paul and Wellsey at 209radio, and Sue Marchant at BBC Cambs/Norfolk/3Counties for their great support! Check out Paul's Rock of Ages show on a Monday, Wind Down With Wellsey on a Sunday, and Sue's evening show 7-10 every weekday.
Right, that's about it from me! I promise to update you with smaller snippets on a more regular basis from now on (let's make it a mid-year resolution), especially as there are some great little stories to tell from all the gigs. I'll just leave you with one of my favourite exchanges from a recent set - the guy was so drunk and I could hardly stop myself laughing :o)
"So, are you here to see the acts?"
"Um, actually I'm one of them"
"Really? Did you play already?"
"Yup - I was on stage when you entered and called for a drink..."
"Wow......... can you autograph my programme??"
Great big hugs to you all :o)
ck xx
