How could I possibly begin to put into words how much John Lennon inspires me? I feel humbled that BBC Three Counties are playing my version of REAL LOVE on their introducing show on December 26th as part of their covers special, you can tune in here at 6pm UK time:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01n8490 So here’s wishing …
Tales from the German Rails – Unicorns, Whiskey and a Day in a Life
I’ve got the Beatles in my head, even more than usual. The hours on a bus equipped with plug sockets were spent re-watching The Beatles Anthology, as were the very last minutes of my Berlin stay. Now I’m at the airport and already regret not having nicked the last DVD of the set to guide …
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Tales from the German Rails – zimmer frames and other unexpected things
The German reunification is well over two decades ago and still there are many stereotypes and derogatory comments made, particularly when travelling from West to East. Cologne to Chemnitz was no exceptions and I was told, in half-jest of course, to prepare for the worst, playing “that far east”. Indeed, Chemnitz seemed pretty scary on …
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Tales from the German Rails – Trucks, tracks and time travesty
Time is so incredibly flexible. Often when I took the dithering train from London up to the Midlands, those 2 ½ hours felt like an eternity. Today I’ve been on this train for about five hours with another three to go and it’s really not bothering me at all… This is probably because I …
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Tales from the Rails – a home away from home and the North-Germany way
It’s day four and this is the first train journey of the Germany Tour. I’m on my way from Bordesholm to Bückeburg, via Hamburg and Hannover, a fine zig-zag through the fatherland. Last night I got to perform at the Savoy Kino, which is an old 1940’s cinema that was rescued by the local community …
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Tales from the Rails (Cork) – the goodness of folk and potatos
This was my first ever trip to Ireland, at least to play shows. With a gig at Bradley’s, the Crane Lane Theater, a Balcony TV appearance and a living room / online gig, I feel it was a successfully tour of Cork. At first, however, it felt like much was against me and this trip… …
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Celebrate my single launch with me – from your living room!
On Monday, October 14th I’m releasing the title track to my debut album, “The Real Thing” along with my acoustic cover of “Hey Ya!” as a virtual B-side. I’d love to celebrate with you, but I’m on tour! In fact, right now I’m off to Ireland to play my first ever shows in Cork… but …
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ANNOUNCEMENT **I’m releasing “The Real Thing” and “Hey Ya!” as a single!
On Monday, October the 14th, my single “The Real Thing / Hey Ya!” will hit the digital shops around the globe. I’ve been sprucing up my set with “Hey Ya!” for a while now as most of you will know and so many of you have asked me for a recording of it that I …
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I’m going to the Reeperbahn Festival!
My first association will forever be images of leather-clad Beatles, performing rock n roll numbers on uppers for hours on end in sweaty, sleazy bars. I’ve come to know Hamburg quite well over the last year and am really looking forward to being part of this year’s Reeperbahn Festival. Not that much has changed on …
Berlin Music Week, the new artist model and nuggets of specialness
Sometimes amazing things pop into your inbox to break up the mundane with little nuggets of specialness. Just over a week ago I had the pleasure of speaking at the MMF’s “The New Artist Model” event in my hometown Berlin. I remember being rather flattered and shortly after flustered, when I received an email, reading …
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