Mini album 'The Famous Poet' by Derek Meins is out now on 1965 records, click the album cover to find out more:
Come along to the next Soapbox night, Dereks' monthly London residency:
A message from The Famous Poet Derek Meins:
"Throughout my life I have learned many different things; some of which I find impossible to fathom and most of which I believe are not true. These things seem to erase themselves from my memory soon after I have "learned" them. History, Geography, peoples names, moral and social conduct, telephone numbers; the lists are never ending and utterely pointless. These days, a head can easily find itself filled to the brim with nonsensical and irritating "information", trying to avoid this is, I beleive, the best plan.
Recently, though, I have learned one thing that falls into a completely different catogory altogether. This is something that should be remembered at all times, especially when frustration runs thick in your veins. What I have learned is that no matter what you find yourself doing, wherever you may be headed, your final destination will always be at the top of a gigantic hill. These hills tend to differ depending on your circumstance and mood. For example, if you begin to feel that life is an oyster that holds no pearl inside, this is when you will be faced with a hill so steep that it is impossible to see the top. The Uphill Struggle. This is the lesson I have learned. The hill may take many different forms but they will always be hard to climb. Ask Sisyphus.
It is generally believed that something must change when you become "Dead". Perhaps this means that after shifting from this mortal coil we will all reach the top of our hill and be free to stroll gaily down the otherside, without worry or woe. Perhaps not.
These people who are counting from the wrong end may be under the impression that I am young. This would be a foolish assumption. My name is Derek Meins. I am getting old and there are still things that must be done. I perform songs and poems relating to The Uphill Struggle amongst other things. I do hope that someday when I reach my summit I am able to look behind me and laugh before sauntering lazily back down the otherside. I am aware though, that I will probably complain of pains in my calf muscles after walking down hill for a while. Oh, well, it is the human condition after all......... "
derek the albums bloody brilliant i can't stop listening to it!
i have never ever heard of this venue your playing in manchester and i rather wish to come. so could you shed some light onto where the bloody hell it is?
Thankyou for adding Camden Calling as a friend Benefit By Audio will help homeless and vulnerable people to access the Arts. For those of you who may be interested our artwork is original and designed by a homeless person. Hope to see you there 08.08.08 Kentish Towm Forum 7pm-1am. Bands kindly playing are THE THIRST, THE PENNY BLACK REMEDY, MOTIV, THE BRIXTON HILLBILLES, REDTRACK & NEW ADVENTURES SO THAT IS 6 bands & 2 dj's @ £12.50 TO HELP THE HOMELESS.
So there I was at work, listening to 6Music... then your song came on... so I happilly texted you this vital bit of information... only to find out you were in the actual studio being inverviewed by Steve Lamacq!
Hello, you were fucking aweseome at the wedgewood rooms last night. One of the best supports band ive seen. Good luck. Looking foreward to the EP thingy majig.
all the new recordings sound top notch derek haven't dropped by the page in a while and i was more than presently surprised to find all these new recordings and i am loving them all.
