Fresh from a Sunday gig in Sheffield, I went back to Doc Wu's on Tuesday 17th April. I played 'These Eyes', 'Words', 'I Don't Need' and The Letter. The set's theme kind of reflects the new mini-album I'm putting out very soon.

I'll mention that in more detail at some point, surfice to say it's going to be 6 tracks, and features 5 of my vocals plus one female guest. It's the usual mix of co-writers and the artwork is new and stunning. You can treat it as an interim release between the 2 albums if you like. It will be on sale shortly and the tracks will be hearable on all the usual upload sites.

A Chance Encounter.....

Directly after Wu's I decided to check out a couple of other places, so it became a non-alcoholic pub crawl around Leeds. Firstly, the Duck and Drake. I wanted to size it up for possible gigs there myself, but found I'd stumbled across a really good musician performing there. His name is Adrian Byron Burns and he's an amazing singer. Great bluesy, deep vocals. I only saw about 3 tunes, but was compelled to leave him a message on his website. I greatly recommend you check him out.
It just goes to show you can still walk into a pub by chance and see a talented artist perform. I had no idea who was playing that night when I got there. If only A&R men had the same amount of talent. I wish someone would pay me to go around venues listening to acts. There's always the PRS surveys I suppose.....

Wednesday was my second slot for Dr.H at The Primrose. This falls under the category of a 'quiet night'. The crowd was a bit thin, but I enjoyed my set there nonetheless. I've never been bothered about 'dead' audiences, at least if it's quiet there's less chance of attracting a loony. Something I should start a degree course on. BA (hons) in Scrote-Magnetism. I could teach that course.

Friday and Saturday were kept away from music, as I indulged some other passions I have (no, no those). I could add 'human interest' (which is the idea of a blog) but would probably bore you to death. Suffice to say, I'm contemplating starting a BRISCA Stock Car Racing blog in the near future-you have been warned and be very afraid.

On Sunday I had to be a musician again. This time it was the Paul Jeffery Band and this time not at Zephyr Bar but at The Railway, Berry Brow.
This venue is the local pub of the producer of my 2nd album. I was assured it was ok, and indeed it was fantastic! A throw-back to the old days of playing to Sunday afternoon drinkers, when I arrived I must admit I was a little apprehensive. It was pubs of this ilk where I gained my foundation course in Scrote-magnetism.
However, after a few songs to settle in, and make sure we weren't too loud, the gig really flowed. We went down a bomb too. The original material carried well and the whole thing was a success. Next time promises to be even better with more promotion.
It may not be Wembley, but there won't be many bands playing original material who could work that sort of crowd.

The main one this week is on Saturday 28th April. I'm playing a showcase in association with Notitle magazine, a fast -growing Leeds fanzine.
I'm playing a 30 minute set at 9:30 at Dare Cafe, Headingly. Please come down, I'm told the atmosphere is great at these gigs.