Last week:
Facebook...
I've finally taken the plunge and got a Facebook page. Here are the links:
Profile Page
I've been using Myspace as my 'hub' for around 3 years now but in that time things have changed, as they inevitably do. I've noticed that less and less people (as opposed to bands) are using Myspace these days and this means there are less opportunities to target new fans, meet new people and generally introduce my music to. There are of course pros and cons to both sites but at present the sheer volume of people on Facebook means I'm really missing an open goal not having at least some presence on there. So there it is! I'll be remaining on Myspace and also I have my Youtube channel, which is progressing quite nicely now I've got into it.
Gigs....
2 to report on from last week. I played solo at Verve bar on Thursday night. This went fairly well, I was on first and there was a decent crowd there. Going on first can mean 'breaking the ice' a bit, with people still sober (!) but I find the spin-off from that is that you have people's attention a little easier. I thought playing-wise it was ok so I'm happy with how things went.
Onto Sunday and I was playing with Dan & Ol at the Hole Note in Hebden Bridge. The sheer number of performers on this night make it a very popular night, with over 4 hours of live music it's tremendous value too!! We played after the main act and did 4 tunes. It sounds like a lot of hanging about, but it makes for a more focussed performance, and we did get a very good reception.
Throw in 2 stock car meetings and a trip to North Yorkshire and you have a typical bank holiday weekend!
This week...
Main event this week is Hoagys Bar on Friday night (May 7th). This is on Eastgate in Leeds which is central, and not far from the Headrow. I'm on at 9:00pm and am doing the full night solo, mainly covers but may sneek a few of my own in too.
A-Z of Music...
I had another listen to the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album I mentioned last week. It's definetly whetted my appetite to hear more of their music, even though the album doesn't contain a stand-out track as such. But it's all good quality writing and recording.
My only other foray this week was to Don Henley's Greatest Hits which I am also re-listening to at the moment. With Don you get a very thorough product as he's well-known as a perfectionist. The early tracks, apart from Boys Of Summer, seem a bit bland but the album really came to life after the magical 'End Of Innocence', the later tracks were a lot better and I'm looking forward to seeing how they move me on a second listen, which is usually more so!
Throw in 2 stock car meetings and a trip to North Yorkshire and you have a typical bank holiday weekend!
This week...
Main event this week is Hoagys Bar on Friday night (May 7th). This is on Eastgate in Leeds which is central, and not far from the Headrow. I'm on at 9:00pm and am doing the full night solo, mainly covers but may sneek a few of my own in too.
A-Z of Music...
I had another listen to the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album I mentioned last week. It's definetly whetted my appetite to hear more of their music, even though the album doesn't contain a stand-out track as such. But it's all good quality writing and recording.
My only other foray this week was to Don Henley's Greatest Hits which I am also re-listening to at the moment. With Don you get a very thorough product as he's well-known as a perfectionist. The early tracks, apart from Boys Of Summer, seem a bit bland but the album really came to life after the magical 'End Of Innocence', the later tracks were a lot better and I'm looking forward to seeing how they move me on a second listen, which is usually more so!
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