Take A Step: 27th Feb – 11th March 2012
As part of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight I’ll be touring around the UK to entertain but also to raise awareness of the great work that organisations like Traidcraft are doing for some of the world’s poorest producers. I’ll be playing some new material and older songs, mixed with…
Once For All
I’m delighted to be involved with Christian Aid North East this Spring to help raise the profile of Christian Aid Week in May 2012. I’ll be touring around Northumbria with some of the staff in a series of Roadshows entitled “Once For All”. The events will be all be Cafe style, with an…
WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL: THURSDAY 9th JUNE 2011
On Thursday 9 June 2011 you can ensure that your MP hears the call for justice for people living in poverty. I’m going to be there meeting with my local MP’s representative (my MP is recovering from surgery at present) and talking with him about important International Development issues.
Lobbying…
The Know How: Monday 23rd May, Newcastle
Last night I spent some time at Northern Stage in the company of Jeff Smith – Head of Music at BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music. Well, it was me and about 200 other people at “The Know How” a panel discussion event on the music industry and…
“The Fields” Official Video Launched
Made on location in Belfast and County Down, Northern Ireland I’m pleased to announce the launch of the official video of “The Fields”, the title track from my new solo album “Chasing Light”. The video was filmed, directed and produced by The Story House aka Chris Nelson and Kenny Whitelaw-Jones. Enjoy…
Reviews for Chasing Light are starting to come through and I’d thought I’d share a few quotes from some of them. Still to come are reviews from fROOTS, Rock’N’Reel, Living Tradition and more and there’s been airplay so far for “The Fields”, “Reilly”, “Sweet Portaferry” and ”Hidden” on BBC Local Radio and nationally on BBC Radio Scotland and…
Read more...CHASING LIGHT SESSIONS: WEEKS 1 & 2
Ask as many songwriters how they write and you’ll get as many different answers. The truth ? There’s no one way to get creative and all that any of us who walk these song-lines can share is the way that we go about it, what inspires us. It may…
IT’S OUT NOW !
After what has been an incredibly long time coming, I’m happy to announce that my brand new solo album “Chasing Light” is now officially launched and available to purchase. You can listen to track samples by visiting the SHOP and browse the rest of the catalogue as well. The album is also…
Things rush over pretty fast and this tour has been no exception. Our odyessy around Northumberland, Cumbria and Durham finished on Sunday night just gone in the achingly beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church, Wycliffe in Teesdale. As a tour finale it couldn’t have been any more fitting with the evening sun gently falling through the ancient…
Read more...Storms, spectacular views, cosy firesides, fantastic food, great company and of course…..late night vampire stories !
All of this and more was wrapped up into dates 3,4 and 5 of the North By East Tour. Prize for the most picturesque Village Hall so far definately goes to Barningham. Nestling on the Northern Edge of the Yorkshire…