These are just a few of my songs I've recently recorded which feature on my new album called No Greater Gift. Thanks to Ian Burton for Memphis, a song we co-wrote about 10 years ago now and Jugnutgut (on Youtube) for the lyrics to Sorry. thanks also to La Tressa Dawn for addingyour vocal talents on Falling and Mother Earth.
My performing name is Ian Roberts, I like songs from the heart and count as my main influences John Denver, John Lennon and Damien Rice but what I do is what I do.
If I wanted anything for the people of the world it would be for them to rise above discrimination, hate and greed and develop a level of peace and understanding only currently understood by an enlightened few. My song Masterplan is about Loving with all your might ... I truly believe that if you apply this principle you can achieve great things.
For those that are interested I play a custom Martin and have just added a Lutehole cover (see pic on Masterplan track) from lutehole.com. Thanks to Martin for making such special guitars, this guitar really has made me play with more confidence because it sounds so sweet. hope you like what you hear and thanks again for stopping by.
Influences
Damien Rice, John Denver, Elvis Costello, Crowded House, John lennon...anything with harmony and a good acoustic guitar sound really.
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always. "
Guitar
Picked up at age 10,(1980) classically trained for 4 years
Stopped playing between 16 and 25 !!
Started again in 1995
Member of the following Bands
The Fibsters (Guitar and Vocals) - (1995 -1998)
Tubescreamer (Bass and Vocals) - (1998-1999)
Yellow Funky Love Machine (Bass and vocals) - (2002-2003)
Solo and Duets
Since 2003 been playing acoustic guitar in and around Derby and Nottingham with acts such as Andy White and Trevor McMaster. Started writing songs in anger in 2008.
Collaborations with LaTressa Dawn and Rob Burcham on new album "No Greater Gift"
Recently featured on John Holmes afternoon show on BBC Radio Nottingham.
Ian writes songs to stir the emotions. Many an audience have fallen silent to listen to him play and he's been likened to Don Maclean and Damien Rice.
Been months since I visited myspace. Thought I would drop you a line and give my greetings and hugs to you and Frances!! I hope your mum is doing well and has a smooth and speedy recovery!!! Take care, my friend :)
It's mastered, the art works done and the future is SONIC!!!! The first release from Duo-Sonic is available NOW! a 4 track self titled all original 7 inch red vinyl sonic sound coming to a record player near you!!! By it online at deadbymono. com or see www. duo. sonic. co. uk for more information on how to get your hands on this hot wax!
A blonde bombshell bad-girl beats seven shades of hell out of rawhide and hickory, while her quick-draw, cocksure cowboy friend unloads his smouldering six strings straight into your gut. Four fine and feisty, untamed tracks of dusty barroom brawl and bluster, best served up neat with moonshine and good times. Fat riffs, black quiffs, southern fried style with a snarl and a smile; mariachi blues wearing dead man’s shoes, with a head full of cheap liquor and a hard rock heart.
Hey, thanx kindly for the CD, we enjoyed it by the fire last night . . . Still not 100% so won't make it to Traveller's ce soir . . . have a good one y'all
thank you Ian! Really glad you like it. Apologies, but my speakers are broken at the moment so i can't listen to your stuff, but i will do once i get them sorted!
Looks like a great line up of gigs you've got coming up!! I'm envious! I hope you have a great time and I wish I could be there to cheer you on! Can't wait for the CD!!!!!!
Ian . . . glad to hear U rejuvenated! Top set Thursday . . . That new guitar soundin' sweet . . . we all on song fests then this week . . . I'm on a roll too!!
