Tomorrow night I’ve got my first gig of 2010 at Powers (it’s here) in Kilburn. After the shitty illness that made me cancel gigs in January, I have more-or-less got my voice back and I will be test driving a couple of new tunes.
Gigs
Powers Bar Wednesday 3rd Feb - Posted February 2, 2010
First gig of 2010 - Posted January 12, 2010
20th January, 9:30PM @ The Lockside Lounge, Camden Market, NW1 8AF
UPDATE: Due to the onset of a shitty illness I have had to cancel this gig. Sad times.
The nice folks at Plugged in Switched On have put me on for a feature slot at their new venue, the Lockside Lounge next Weds. Really up for this having not done a gig since December. I’ve written a raft of new songs since 2010 broke, drawing on that inexhaustible source of inspiration, as DL Grant would put it, heartbreak.
Come along and cheer or jeer… I’ll be taking the songs out of my bedroom to see what Camden Town has to say about it.
Busking for SolarAid Launch @ The Big Chill Bar - Posted November 10, 2009
Sat 28th Nov, 4PM-8PM
Word! I’m back busking for SolarAid again. The Big Chill Label is releasing a new compilation this month and I’m very happy to have a track featured thereon. 50% of the profits from the album, will go directly to SolarAid. Deets on where to listen and buy shall be made clear as they become apparent to me!
To celebrate the launch we’re having a bash at the Big Chill Bar with several of the artists including moi giving you thirty minutes of their music-time if you have the inclination.
Read what the people themselves have to say about it on bigchill.net. I am proud to be involved in such a thing and also excited about the idea of having my first song released. Happy times.
29th October @ The Duke of Wellington - Posted October 24, 2009
Feels like I’ve not done any gigs for yonks to be honest, but warmed up with a really nice little gig for the Tabarnak crew at the Crown and Goose. For the ampless, micless gig the audience were perfectly silent and listened to every note. I hope the same kind of warmth can happen next Thurs at The Duke of Wellington on Balls Pond Road. Deb and I will be helping the pub kick off it’s first ever live acoustic night. Come on down and help pack the place out – should be a really nice gig. More info is available on the Facebook Event.
The Audio Files Introducing on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - Posted August 19, 2009
Thursday 20th August, 6PM
I just got a very nice call from Jeremy Sallis at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire to come and play last-minute on The Audio Files Introducing tomorrow night. So it’s on the train from London, guitar on back. The show is 6PM-7PM and you can tune in to 96FM, 95.7FM, 1026MW or go online at bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire.
The Living Room @ CB2 - Posted August 18, 2009
3rd Sept 2009
My first time at the illustrious Living Room in Cambridge, from the folks who bring you the Living Room Tent at Secret Garden Party.
Tickets will be available to purchase in advance via www.wegottickets.com
Wired Festival @ The Vortex Jazz Bar - Posted August 17, 2009
Sunday 27th September – FREE entry!
Just booked in to play this bad-boy London festival. Here is a little blurb from super-promotor Kevin Molloy:
Wired Fest ran for the first time on Saturday 29th September 2007. It was considered to have been a massive success by all concerned, which made us very happy. Those people included Timeout, The London Paper and The London Student, which made us even happier.
And then it happened all over again on Sat 27th AND Sun 28th September 2008 – over 100 acts were involved, and it was, in frankest terms, really really great.
So, we’ll be back again in 2009 with more of the same, keep your eyes open and ears to the ground… and whilst you’re waiting, you can keep yourself busy with great music from our regular nights – go check out the IKTOMS MYSPACE for all the details…
Tabarnak @ Absolut Ice Bar - Posted August 16, 2009
25th August 2009, 8PM
Below Zero, 31/33 Heddon Street (Off Regent Street), W1B 4BN
Entrance £5, but there’s a £3 unlimited guestlist for the artists so e-mail me if you want in.
Can’t turn down a gig at a venue like this. In fact you can’t turn down a gig from the Tabarnak crew altogether. Rachelle is said to own a sniper rifle and a sharp eye. Looking forward to this one – icey and vodka’d up. Will my hands get cold playing?
Solaraid Bandstand @ The Big Chill Festival - Posted July 29, 2009
Friday 7th August, 12:45PM
It’s all confirmed – I’m playing live at The Big Chill, busking for SolarAid. Can’t wait for this enough – people always say my music has a sunny sound, so SolarAid seems like the perfect organization to be playing for. Can’t wait.
The Living Room tent @ The Secret Garden Party - Posted June 14, 2009
Friday 24th July, 6:15PM
The lovely folks from The Living Room got a hold of my CD and have invited me to play a set. I’ll be joined by double bassist Phil Rose. Check it.