My debut EP "Songs from the Cold Store" (available at www.cdbaby.com, iTunes, aol and various other download site's) was officially release in February 2007.
The inspiration of the CD's title came from a refrigerated food store on a ship I worked on. This was where I practiced and wrote a lot of my songs. The Daily Star's headline was 'is this the coolest sound on the planet'?
It was recorded in San Diego's Strate Sound studio with highly acclaimed US based British Engineer Alan Sanderson (The Stones, Elton John, Fiona apple, Fleetwood Mac) and American Producer Marvin Glover.
Since the release of this CD there have been West Coast US tours, UK tours, Nation wide US college radio airplay, UK based airplay and numerous live radio performances and interviews (Original 106 Aberdeen, Radio Norwich). My US college radio campaign actually saw me chart at my highest position (no.4 amongst The White Stripes, The Editors and The Manic Street Preachers)!
2007 saw me play the biggest arts festival on the planet the Edinburgh Fringe festival. I played 3 nights in a row at the Acoustic Music Centre to near capacity crowds as well as a brilliantly received 3 week UK tour that stretched from London to Inverness culminating in an emotional home coming gig in Aberdeen!
To finish 2007 off nicely I was nominated for San Diego's best acoustic newcomer at the San Diego H.A.T (honouring acoustic talent) awards, although I didn't win this it was a brilliant honour in its own right just being nominated.
2008 was a great year. I made my L.A debut playing at Hollywood's legendary 'Pig n Whistle' on Hollywood Blvd, I returned to the studio to start work on some new songs, I returned to the UK to play at the Tartan Heart festival (Belladrum) and also play an acoustic set to a sell out crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. My song Pomegranite Grey made it to the semi-finals (pop category) of the UK songwriting contest 2008.
2009 has been filled with playing exclusively in L.A (The Cat club amongst other acoustic venues) and I've planned a couple trips back to the UK to play some shows around Scotland. In a recording sense, the new record is coming along nicely and I've recently been back in the studio with Rolling Stones Engineer Alan Sanderson and Flogging Molly's Matt Hensley finishing off a track for my currently untitled (secret) follow up album!
Hi Colin, Wow! You have a strong voice my friend! I simply "LoVe" your sound! Thank you so much for Finding me. Good Luck in all your future endeavors hon. Now, don't forget to sign my GuestBook! Have a GrEaT weekend! Sending ya Big KiSses! Mmmmmmuahhhhhh...
Colin...Have a Great Week... Loads of that Awesome Music.!!!!! You have Our Full Support...You Know That. Love & Peace. Paul & The OzMuso Team. ♫OzMusoWorx♫
Cool, that'll be really nice if you manage to come see me in Aberdeen on 4th Aug. I'm playin at Drummonds as part of the Belladrum Festival Fringe, so I've no idea what time I'll be on yet, or even how long my set will be. Where are you playin and what time? Hope our performance times don't clash.
Colin your set at Welcome Cafe was so cool... LOVE your voice! Hope I get to catch you again but it looks like not soon since you are playing overseas (take me with you!!!! haha). xo - Anna
Hi Colin, It was nice meeting you too. Sorry I had to leave so soon. I see you will be in Long Beach next month. Maybe I can try and make that gig. Take care and have a great week. Lisa :-)
first time i've had to sit down and take a listen to the live demo - simply freakin' love it. strong chorus - really like the way you constructed the song... cheers, friend. will be in touch - tons going on - want to schedule a gathering here soon.... what's your schedule beyond your postings here? stay in touch.
awwwww, thank you colin....that was really sweet of you...glad you like it....if you want to hear more tracks from the album there are some at rubyjames . com
Hey col hows it hangin mate? Hope your still playing the old guitar. I'm busy workin on an album the now. All good fun. Hope to see you in Bonnie Scotland real soon. Rock on!
Colin - you are tops....love the new stuff and am looking forward to the release....can't wait until you are in the UK again! Love and Blessings...Mama T
Yeah brother, sounds great man. Hey enjoy the Cat Club tomorrow night. I played there last weekend and it was a blast. You should stick around for Harry and the Haptones. You never know who may show up there. See ya Tuesday!
Definitely Colin. Just let me know when you are in town. Saw some footage of your acoustic show - sounds great. I like the arrangements. All the best! Simon
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