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Clear Blue Skies
Acoustic / Indie / Grunge

UK TOURING ARTIST



Northumberland
United Kingdom

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Member Since9/26/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.clearblueskies.com/
Band MembersDerek writes, sings, playsguitars. .

Derek, Matty, J-P and Eddy playing channel four and E4 as full band. Sprint Of Life - Popworld - March 24th 2007

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Influencesin no order and always artists and bands signed and unsigned should be added...The Who, Small Faces, The Kinks, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Black Crows, Bob Dylan, Soundgarden, Half Man Half Biscuit, Sons & Daughters, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Gomez, Ginger, The Wildhearts, Adam Bomb, Lindisfarne and many more. People & music basically.
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   About Clear Blue Skies
Clear Blue Skies started out as an acoustic duo. Matty and Derek of Silent Rage ( matty bass and Derek Vocals then ). Soon the duo became what they wanted, a full band with Matty playing guitar and Derek singing. A lot of time and money and they became well known in the north east for gigging and playing their own music. A debut album titled "I" was self released. Dave left the drums to work with his other passion, food. J-P came back on the drums and better than ever. More hard work and soon two more albums "CROW" and "SHADOW" they went for it as best they could. They reached channel four and E4 and were about to release "Wake Up Dreaming" when everything ended... it was an amazing adventure. Matty left to be with his first child. Eddy ( bass) gave in his notice too with a jobdown south calling and J-P had to end his drums for many medical reasons. J-P is planning playing more drums. Matty is back writing songs with another singer. Eddy is in a cover band called The Range. The music is in them always. Derek had given this everything he had and could not turn back. He finished off the booked up gigs with a makeshift CBSkies. Back with original Silent Rage guitarist they wrote 2 new albums and went out to gig as much as possible. Also Derek had a plan for many years. Meeting many known players, some never ever playing to a crowd, he went on a new mission. On the buskers circuit he found players and helped them have a taste of life in music. All the hard work of getting gigs, press, radio and to support many great artists... it was a magic idea and from the heart he worked all of his time making this happen bringing together people and music in the north east. Hairy left as guitarist. This forced Derek to go solo and learn the guitar. A new album was written and now playing around 150 shows a year. Derek runs Acoustic Magic with Melanie. They put in everything for the players to have a great adventure together and help whoever they can. His love for music and people which keeps him going and growing daily, making smiles and memories everywhere. From 2010 Derek is also working with a new partner and name WE STEAL FLYERS... Derek pushes hard to reach everyone who wants music with tours, radio, Tv and whatever else is going on. There is a lot to learn and more to teach. There is always so much more to do and being in it for all the right reasons, Derek could never fail. www.acoustic-magic.com

A list of some of the bands and players Derek has worked with...Sons & Daughters, Half Man Half Biscuit, The Levellers, Steve Daggett, Jawbone, Adam Bomb, Miles Hunt of The Wonderstuff, Eastern Lane, Rod Clements, Mark Morris of The Bluetones, Jim Bob of Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, Chris Helme of The Yards and Seahorses, Greg Griffin of Proud Mary, Decoration, Pete Dodds, Fleeing Newyork, Steve Gibbins, Chris T-T, Rose Kemp, Caroline Martin, Dodgy, Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets, Roy Wood, Ed Todorpole, Hayseed Dixie and more and more.........it is the greatest adventure if you never stop trying. It is all about music, living the nightmare to reach the dream and the dream has now been reached, the nightmare is easier to ignore. Get in touch if you need help or advice, Derek will help anyone. You can book DEREK from this page or nightsailcbs@aol.com. CBSkies no longer play live. Derek is now half of uk and european touring du WE STEAL FLYERS and the music and everything with it moves on and on... Never give up, there is always someone who needs you. www.westealflyers.co.uk www.acoustic-magic.com

Life needs music. Happy everything.



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Peesh

Peesh



Mar 28 2010 4:33 PM

Hey
Check my new song 'Being Bohemian' Let me know what ya think :)
All the Best
Peesh
Hole Note Acoustic Club

Hole Note Acoustic Club



Mar 28 2010 4:33 PM

Hi Derek !! we are just stopping by to say a massive thank you for coming to play last night And making the long journey down to Hebden Bridge !! you were OUTSTANDING ! awsome set you did !! all the crowd loved you ! you went down a storm !! thanks again Craig and Mand    


 
Helene

Helene Frye-Vandyke



Mar 28 2010 4:33 PM

Hello friend,
2010 will be great don't you think!
Thank you for the inspiration you give so many .
Helene
The O'Marleys

The O'Marleys



Mar 28 2010 4:32 PM

Hi. Greetings and thanks for adding us. Check out our new single, The Rocky Road to Dublin on iTunes.
Hole Note Acoustic Club

Hole Note Acoustic Club



Mar 28 2010 4:32 PM

Cheers for making the trip down Derek  !! really appreciate it  All the best Craig and Mand !!! see you on the 21st !!


♥Rae♥

♥Rae♥



Jan 27 2010 2:52 PM

Hey, thanks for the ADD Clear Blue Skies
Rae MWA XX



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Shaun Porter

Shaun Porter



Jan 27 2010 2:52 PM

Nice to meet you on myspace.
AngeLina

AngeLina



Nov 11 2009 4:06 AM

Gone Chopin, (have Liszt), Bach in a Minuet.

:-)

Daisy Windsor

Daisy Windsor



Nov 5 2009 3:37 AM

Hello my lovely northern friend:).
 I was just thinking about you.:)The fire is burning nicely in the boat as we speak, so it's lovely and warm. Gary is very well, he is helping to build a wood chopping machine for us all here, so I can be lazy and not chop wood anymore. I am busy organising gigs for next year and looking forward to our May tour:)
I have booked P. J McGintys for when you come down again in  August, so that is a definite.
Must have a chat soon, before I forget the lingo,
Love to mel and the girls,
Lotsa love
Daisy, Gary, Tig, Socks, Flumpty and my many chickens xxx
Franck

Franck



Oct 28 2009 2:01 PM

2 new songs in myspace : l'avenir acoustique version and Jules
Brighton Electric

Brighton Electric



Oct 28 2009 2:01 PM

Hello Guys!
We’d like to introduce some end of year deals.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The B.E. Team


Amazing Tuppy Dog

Amazing Tuppy Dog



Oct 28 2009 2:01 PM


Tuppy Dog Halloween


Micky Oliver

Micky Oliver



Sep 26 2009 2:58 AM

enjoy ya mini tour comrade c ya  soon!
Sue Marchant

Sue Marchant



Sep 26 2009 2:57 AM

Derek you are amazing and a very special being
Thank you for being my guest
Much love and more
Sue M
xxxx
karen

karen



Sep 26 2009 2:57 AM

beep beep :o) it's ya twin... thanks for addin me
The Mundens

The Mundens



Sep 21 2009 6:04 PM

hey hows it goin

simonx
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Kellie Woods



Sep 20 2009 3:22 AM

Hey Derek thanks for your message.  Things are going great thanks, the studio is taking off and i havent got a minute to sit down, lol.

How are CBS, not seen you guys in ages!!  I see yous are doing well as ever any news?

Take care

Kel
Micky Oliver

Micky Oliver



Sep 18 2009 12:08 AM

up & doon & runed we gan somethinks niver change!
 

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Sep 14 2009 8:38 AM

Hey we have 2 new songs up, would be sweet if you could check 'em out : ) xx
Den Miller

Den Miller



Sep 14 2009 8:37 AM

Thanks for the add.
Cheers
Den
D.A. WIKLUND

D.A. WIKLUND



Sep 14 2009 8:37 AM

Thanks for adding me to your friend list
Sorry For Nothing

Sorry For Nothing



Sep 14 2009 8:36 AM

Cheers hope all is going well for you!!
Hole Note Acoustic Club

Hole Note Acoustic Club



Sep 10 2009 11:33 PM

thanks a lot for the add to friends !!! ace page with awsome tunes !!! a real pleasure to stop by for a listen !!! all the best Craig and Mand !!!!!!
 

Rosie s Tinted Spectacles

Rosie s Tinted Spectacles



Sep 10 2009 11:33 PM

Hey Derek... Thanks for the add... nice sounds :)
Reb Capper

Reb Capper



Sep 10 2009 11:32 PM

Dudette, I have been a-listenin' to your toons on your CD and my pants have been a-swingin'. Mighty fine. I have made a wee CD for you to accost a person or two with, since the first was rather dodge-some. Hopefully that will find it's way to you come the weekend (station road, right?!) Lee tells me you may be heading back this way early next year...so don't go changing.. or I won't recognise you, 
Reb x
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