in general: folk country, southern gospel, all the music my brother listened to when we were growing up; some particular favs: lucinda williams, ryan adams, gillian welch, emmylou harris, johnny cash, gemma hayes, arvo pärt, elbow, luna
i am a singer/songwriter- born and raised in virginia,usa, living now on the west coast of scotland. i have always loved music- listening to it and making it. it feels like a safe place for me to explore and express emotions, and to try to deal with the different things that life brings along. i enjoy making music that might be a safe place for others too.
hey we just wanted to let you know that we have a new song up on our page called "useless"!!! We will be streaming our whole ep saturday 12/19 so keep an eye out for that and tell all your friends!!!! yay! Be sure to head over to our itunes to pick up the ep!
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.
The Psychedelic Ballroom is rolling back into town again on the 4th December. Live music from Scunner and headliners The Balladeers. 8.30pm - 1am @ Macsorleys, Jamaica St, Glasgow. Lights, projections, tunes & all the rest. FREE ENTRY (pre-club).
Hey Erin, how's things? fancy coming along to the Cammyleon Gallery for the Secret Stramash of Spectacular Shenanigans, Friday 27th, 6-10? I'm playing with a few friends and fine musicians. Art, poetry, music, wine, fiddles...what's not to like? Get in touch if you want an invite!
Hey its Sem. Thought I would see how you are. Our myspace is not broken anymore :) The last few days have been a nightmare. Just wanted to let you know if you didn't get my last message that we have a new single coming out next Spring, and if you haven't seen yet we have a new website. www.bensem.com If you become a member you will be one of the first to know the release date. The only reason I mention is that it takes me about 6 months to try and tell everyone on myspace lol. You up to much this weekend? Speak to you soon
The Psychedelic Ballroom is rolling back into town again on the 16th October. Live music from The Balladeers and headliners Scunner. 9pm @ Blackfriars, Bell St, Glasgow. Lights, projections, DJ's & all the rest.
Fantastic that you've managed a trip home, Erin. We are great. Just back from South of France where Jim had some gigs. Great fun. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and will catch up when you return. Pat x
Hey! Cheers, aye, things are going pretty well just now, just done two days producing The Zips new EP!!! Hope things are cool for you too! A' the best, Dave
USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room Thur 8th Oct : BROOKLYN Union Hall
UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week)
Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com
Thank you for the kind compliment...I swung by the Liquid Ship on Tuesday, but you weren't playing. I did enjoy a fine night of music though. Heard you were playing on Thursday, but was playing a gig that night myself, so couldn't catch your set. I'll be along to the next one for sure...
Hey Erin, how are you? Looks like we're playing on the same bill on Sunday at Cosmopol :) Shall be good to see you and hear your set, it's been a while. I'll just be playing a few solo songs.
Erin! Lovely to meet you and hear you tonight, thanks so much for sharing the stage with us, what a pleasure! hope that you enjoyed.. let's hope to repeat the occasion!
