My next solo show will see me play at the DH Lawrence Festival in September.

This festival takes place around the town of Eastwood in Nottinghamshire, and sees music being played all over the town. I’ll be playing on the Tap and Growler stage. Full times etc to follow shortly.

Another weekend, another gig!

This time, I was a late replacement at the Nailed It Original Music Festival in Belper, Derbyshire. Unfortunately, the guy who was opening up the stage at the Rifleman’s Inn, fell ill so I was asked to take his place. I went on stage at 2pm to a pretty sparse crowd but those who were there seemed to enjoy what I was doing. It’s one of the pitfalls I guess, of being on early at any festival show; people tend to turn up later in the day. Or bugger off when their mates have played. Anyway…

It’s great though that promoters want to put on acts playing their own material, as it is getting harder to book shows if you don’t play covers. I sound like a broken record saying that, but I’m not willing to compromise on that. I’m a songwriter and I’d rather get nowhere doing my own stuff, than playing someone else’s!!

Thanks to those of you who came out to watch me play at Victoria Park in Ilkeston yesterday.

The Festivity event was organised by Arts Derbyshire and featured live music, art and dance workshops. The weather just about played ball and stayed dry! It was good for me to play two sets, as I got to play many songs that I’ve never performed live before.

Thanks to Stephen, Jack and the rest of the Arts Derbyshire team for putting on a great day.

Check out the shows I have coming up over the rest of the year. There are a couple to be added soon and some shows for The Nightwires as well.

I was delighted to be returning to play at Firebug in Leicester, last Friday. I have played this venue many times over the years, but the last time was some years ago. Maybe back in the 3 Ring Circus days!!

It ended up being a bit of a different night. Originally, I was supposed to be opening the night for American Artist Ryan Chrys and his band. However, Ryan got stuck in JFK airport for 24 hours, so he didn’t make this first night of the tour. But the show must go on!

Main support act the Noisemakers Guild, decided to carry on with the show and make it free. This also meant I got to play for a bit longer. Thanks to Lee and his band for having me on and keeping the show on the road.

My next live show will be at the Queens Head in Belper, on Saturday June 14th. I’ll be playing a few songs as part of the Hope for Belper event, to raise money for the local food bank. A great cause with lots of great local musicians performing.

Thanks to all those who have come out to watch me play in Wirksworth and at the Hare and Hounds in Birmingham. I really enjoyed playing some of my brand new songs that I haven’t played live before. The response was great.

My next show is at the Queens Head in Belper on June 14th. This promises to be a great night with all proceeds going towards the Belper Food Bank. Set times to follow soon.

Here are details of my next gig. This coming Saturday 17th May, I’ll be playing at the Original Artists Showcase at the Old Lockup in Wirksworth Derbyshire. I’ll be on stage at 4pm.

Thanks to those of you who caught my solo acoustic show at the recent Belper Arts Trail. I was a last minute replacement! Thanks to Tim and Sarah at Musicwirks for having me on.

My next show is on Saturday 17th May when I’ll be playing the Original Music Showcase, at the Old Lock Up in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. I’ll be onstage around 4pm.

“Without You” is a very new song, written only this week. But it felt right to record a video of it straight away. I like writing songs in a 6/8 time signature, as it gives them a nice flow.

Here is “Shadow in the Dark” This song is about a friend of mine. I really miss her.