How I made my profile: I used Dave & Jay's amazing myspace editor.
OK, so what is Acoustic Brew? It's all about live music in a quiet, intimate place. The chance for new acts to gain experience and more established acts to try a stripped down gig.
I started Acoustic Brew after moving to live in Dunfermline two years ago from Kirkcaldy. I spent a lot of that summer (2006) playing open mics in Edinburgh and decided that what was needed was a West Fife based open mic.
My own experience has shown me that for new artists to gain experience, get a chance to play and to develop there needs to be a forum where they can get up and try out a couple of songs.
For me, Cafe Fresh, from my very first visit, seemed the perfect venue. Great coffee and cakes, a 'performance' space and in Jill (owner) someone who was committed to promoting her cafe as a meeting place for writers, artists etc.
Since November 2006 Acoustic Brew has had a monthly open mic. Acoustic Brew Presents is a development of the open mic nights but features extended sets by two featured artists.
If you're interested in playing then contact me!
Stuart
how are you getting on mate ? i dont think we have talked in ages ! and i am sorry that i have not been coming to your tuesday mic nights anymore, i have a job teaching guitar on tuesday and wednesday nights so i cant do those open mic nights which is not great ! but i just got a comment there mentioning you were having one no friday the 4th december. i think i will be able to come along mate and watch, mabye try playing A few songs if i can haha.
i hope you are well mate. have a great week. jack.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
hey stuart, how are you getting on ? sorry i havent been in touch i havent been around too much lately ! but im hoping to come along to acoustic brew the next few times it is on to play some new songs ! anyways mate hope everything is going good and ill see you sometime soon.
well, it has been a long and winding road, and an even longer time coming, but my debut CD, I Remember, is FINALLY HERE!!! YAY!!!!!
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I look forward to getting to know you a little better, and I thank you SO VERY MUCH for your friendship and support!
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Static Rain is a 2 piece band from the beautiful Yorkshire town of Keighley. Band members Tony Garthwaite and Jacob Barlow formed the band in 2008, driven by a joint passion for both electronic music and retro synths. The music they produce can be described as electronic pop with catchy choruses and memorable riffs that are prominent in all of their songs, making them popular with a very wide audience.
Following their initial success on MySpace, Static Rain continues to build a solid fan base and a strong reputation as a live act. The band is currently looking for gigs from June 09 onwards throughout the whole of the UK.
For bookings and enquiries please e-mail
digitaltat@hotmail.co.uk
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