And we’re back! Here I am on the train from Hamburg to Amsterdam. At the risk of starting on a rather mundane note, the weather is amazing! I’ve never been on tour in the hight of summer, and so far I’m thoroughly enjoying the blazing heat (it’s 30 degrees today). Last night I played at …
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I must have been in a weird mood when I booked that overnight bus. I have very lovely friends in Leeds and could have easily stayed the night with them and embarked on the journey back to London at a more sensible hour. Instead I chose the trusted Megabus that leaves Leeds at 1am and …
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I wonder how old I’ll be when I regret this or if I’ll regret it at all. My shoulders hurt and I fear the crunch in my bones is here to stay. I carry my guitar and a ridiculous amount of bags on them, which is partly down to bad planning and insufficient time …
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almost forgot that this is what I’m meant to be doing. The last couple of months have been spent planning, recording, booking, scheming, worrying, pitching, dreaming, emailing and more planning. Today I’m back on the rails for a rather lengthy ride from Stratford upon Avon to Hull (via Birmingham and Sheffield with delays due …
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One year ago today, my debut album “The Real Thing” magically appeared on all the digital shelves. Thank you all so much for your love and support throughout the last year, it truly has been amazing. I recorded a live version of my Berlin song “Empty Space” yesterday to mark the occasion (..see the painting …
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I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve teamed up with Ben Walker to record four of my new songs. Here we are in North London, me with my concentrated tuning face and Ben with his producer face. We’re recording all of this week – please stay tuned for further updates!
If I begin this post with the question “Is streaming a viable business plan?” half of you will click away, whereas the other half will have a passionate reply at the ready. Such is the world of musicians and songwriters, a vast spectrum of social awkwardness ranging from multimillion selling, major deal signing to suitcase …
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If you’ve had a bad day, I recommend watching the late Bill Hicks, who always manages to make light of the world by pointing out its darkest hypocrisies. A friend of mine introduced me to the late comedian just after I moved to England. I don’t think I’ll ever forget watching his “Revelations” show for …
Last year I created my record label and named it Nomad Songs. It’s uncanny just how much you can shape your own path; I feel I’m growing into the name more and more. Last week I played shows in Stratford upon Avon, Liverpool and London, which are all places I’d consider home, if there is …
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I’m showcasing my new songs and you can hear them from the comfort of your living room! ‘Stage It‘ is an online platform that allows artists to perform for fans from anywhere – In this instance, I’m playing a show for you from a top secret East London location! The first 30 mins will be …