I sing and accompany myself on fiddle and melodeon.
Nick Sowden is my producer, and guitarist and singer in my band. His roots are in rock and he's a genius.
Rachel Drayson is the cellist in my band and is also the redhead beauty that got me into myspace. www.myspace.com/racheldrayson
Influences
My mum: Carolyn Robson, Tori Amos, Rachael Dadd, Joni, Tracy Chapman, Kate Rusby, Martha Tilston, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah McLachlan, Damien Rice, Nick Drake, Sinead O'Connor, The Levellers, Half Man Half Biscuit, Sting, Afro-Celt Sound System, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Karine Polwart, Climax Ceilidh Band
Sounds Like
...a big mug of tea after a day of shopping in the rain...
* I have an album! I've had a myspace for over a year and not mentioned the fact I have an album at all. It's called "Waiting in the Wings" and it came out on Reiver Records in 2005. We'll be recording a second album in August and will hopefully have it out by Christmas. You can buy a copy of "Waiting in the Wings" by downloading an order form from my website. Old school, I know. When I catch up with online sales I'll let you know! I also have 2 albums out with Meridian, 1 with the Climax Ceilidh Band, 1 with The Tabbush Sisters and 1 with the European Youth Folk Orchestra.*
I am a folk singer/song-writer gigging the acoustic scene around London and South East England. I was brought up in a folk singing family. Born in Hexham, Northumberland then lived in Peebles, Colwyn Bay, Crondall, Farnham, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Brighton and now Guildford. I did my first paid ceilidh gig when I was 15 and have been gigging ever since! I play in Meridian, The Climax Ceilidh Band as well as singing with the Tabbush Sisters. I run two community choirs, Brighton Vox and Guildford Vox which never fail to cheer me up, even when I have the mean reds, and also serve to remind me what day it is. I love cooking and I don't have a TV.
The recipes I have blogged up here are my own experiments that I felt the need to share with the world. Cooking to me is a lot like song-writing, you don't truly know if what you've created is any good until someone else has experienced it, and liked it. I've written many more dreadful songs than I've cooked bad meals, but they don't count. You live and learn as they say...
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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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.
Hi I have just added (as a blog) some videos of our first gig. If you have a minute to stop by & let me know what you think, I would be very grateful. Best wishes:) Adam
Anna - hope all good with you. Anything you can do to help promote the gig at The Phoenix, Bordon on 21st November would be appreciated. Tickets are £8 and box office is on 01420 472664.
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