Here is the official video, for the title track of my new album “Shadow in the Dark”

The album is released on 22nd May and will be available over on my Bandcamp page, to download and buy. Recorded with one mic, one guitar and one voice, as I tried to retain the rawness and emotion of the songs. I also wanted to keep it simple so I can play the songs solo at my shows.

Stay tuned for detail of pre orders for the album…

I’m delighted to announce that my solo acoustic album, will be released on 22nd May.

“Shadow in the Dark” was recorded with one mic, one guitar and one voice. I wanted to let the rawness and the quality of the songs shine through. Initially, I thought this would help me make the record more quickly than previous efforts, but that wasn’t the case! As usual, the perfectionist in more took a hold, and I kept tweaking the sound. I’ve finally managed to let it go and ready it for release.

In this day and age of exploitative streaming and short attention spans, releasing an album seems a little archaic, but it’s what I’ve always done. I’ve written so many songs over that last couple of years, I have enough for a couple more albums!

It will be released initially via my Bandcamp page and there will be a link to it on here. Hopefully, if I can sell enough copies on the Bandcamp page, I can have some physical copies made later in the year.

Stay tuned for a promo video for the title track, which I’m currently working on.

I have a couple of solo acoustic shows, coming up in May:

May 4th Belper Arts Trail, Derbyshire

May 30th Soundhouse, Leicester

I played at the Belper Arts Trail last year and it was a great show. I’ll be playing again in Coopers Yard on Chapel Street, opposite Morrisons. It’s free entry and there will be loads of other cool events happening all over the Town.

The Soundhouse in Leicester is a venue I haven’t played at before. This show is part of their “Summer Sessions” and again its free entry. Doors are 12.30pm and music starts at 1pm. Promises to be a lovely afternoon of music.

I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be playing at the Belper Arts Trail again this year.

I’ll be playing in Cooper’s Yard at 3pm on Monday 4th May. That’s bank holiday Monday, so no excuse that you’ll be at work!! I’ll be dusting off some of my solo acoustic tracks from my upcoming new album.

There are events taking place all over the town, so there will be lots of other art and music, to see and hear.

Thanks to those of you, who made it out to my show at Duffy’s in Leicester last night.

Thanks also to the legend that is Kevin Hewick for putting the night together and asking me to play. What a voice that man has!

I’m delighted to announce, that I’ll be playing at the Derby Folk Festival again this year. I’ll be performing on the main stage at the Old Bell on Sadler gate.

Weekend tickets are currently available through the Festivals website, but I’ll post further details nearer the time. The line up this year is fantastic with several local acts playing alongside the cream of the traditional and contemporary folk scene.

I’m delighted to be playing at the next “Botheration” show, organised and curated by the legend that is Kevin Hewick.

The fun takes place at Duffy’s Bar in Leicester on Thursday March 5th. Further details to follow soon.

I’m delighted to announce that my new solo acoustic album will be called “Shadow in the Dark”

Here is a little teaser video, that I’m using to announce the album on social media. A release date will be revealed soon, so stay tuned for more information…

I had the privilege of playing at Cafe 9 in Sheffield last night. What a venue!

The show was just about sold out and it was lovely to play for such an attentive audience, who actually listened. Massive thanks to those of you who paid to come and see me and also to Jonny for having me on.

And a massive thanks to the lovely Steve Jinski who put on an amazing headline show and was such a great bloke.

There will be more solo shows coming up soon, but I’m really going to focus on getting my new album finished as soon as I can. More on that soon.

A reminder that my next show is coming up soon! On Thursday 29th January, I’ll be supporting Steve Jinski at the awesome Cafe 9 in Sheffield. Doors are 7pm and I’ll be taking the stage at 7.30pm.

There are still a few tickets left, so head over to We Got Tickets, to book yourself a place!