Courtesy of my good pal Roisin Russell

One of my good friends at The Listening Room alerted me to a new BBC service for “under the radar musicians” to submit their music for consideration for radio play. I think that’s a fanstastic opportunity and a round of applause is merited to our national broadcaster for providing it.

For those of you out there who would like to send in their own stuff, here’s the link:

BBC INTRODUCING…

I presume this to be available to UK residents, only.

I uploaded Red John, Irresolution Blues and The Shirt. There’s a message beneath each song uploaded:

“Thanks for uploading. This track hasn’t been listened to yet. We aim to listen to all tracks that are uploaded as quickly as possible, but sometimes it can take a while. You’ll be notified by email as soon as someone does listen to your track…”

I’ll let you know what feedback I get, good, bad – or nothing at all.

I uploaded Red John, Irresolution Blues and The Shirt. There’s a message beneath each song uploaded:

“Thanks for uploading. This track hasn’t been listened to yet. We aim to listen to all tracks that are uploaded as quickly as possible, but sometimes it can take a while. You’ll be notified by email as soon as someone does listen to your track…”

I earned a badge:

I’ll let you know what feedback I get, good, bad – or nothing at all.

I hope 2012 is productive for you. And healthy. And prosperous. And lucky. But most of all… happy! Or lucky… no, happy. Lucky. Happy.

Both! 

For your enjoyment:

I really enjoyed tonight’s gig at The Listening Room. A big thanks to Tom for hosting (what a star!). Thanks, too, for the open-micers who played before my feature – they set a high standard which I hope I lived up to!

Looking forward to the next time!!

14th January, 2012

Details here:

Gigs and Sessions

Come along and support your local songwriter and fingerstylist!

Thank you – thank you – thank you. 

I’m always delighted to share something nice produced by a fan (and therefore – a friend) and Roland has been a friend of mine for a few years. He has produced a very, very nice video and recording of his No Enemies No Friends which I’m pleased to share here. I’m particularly impressed by the video shoot and it has caused me to sit back and consider carefully my own production values before I dare post a video of my own playing.

Lovely song, playing and singing too. If I’m right, Roland is playing a Martin 15 series – a 000-15, I think. He’ll no doubt severely correct me if I’m wrong!

Enjoy:

Play the song:

One more for the CD, “Good Grief!”. Maybe. It’s up to you. See the poll below – vote now!

As you listen, you might start to form the opinion that I’ve squeezed some words into what is essentially a guitar tune. Er… not so. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is above all a song. To prove it, here’s the lyrics:

Waiting For Krzysztof

While she was waiting for Krzysztof
While she had time on her hands
She mused on the passing of steam
And the far Morecambe sands
And the grass that is bent by the winds
On the dunes all day

While she gazed out on the platform
In the pools of the cold neon light
She dreamed of the crying of gulls
And the stealth of the tide
Nobody walks these long sands
Without their leave

But. Does it get to sit on the CD? You’re chance to vote: