Radiohead, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aimee Mann, Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Bjork, PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley, Polly Paulusma, Kirsty Maccoll, Billy Bragg, Ray Davies/Kinks, Elliott Smith, Coldplay, Counting Crows, Blur, The magic numbers ... to name but a few...
Sounds Like
I wouldn't like to guess but feel free to tell me!
I took to writing songs as soon as I began to play the guitar and in 2004 I started performing at open mics and playing gigs whilst reading biology at Warwick University. I then moved to London and in 2005 became a more frequent performer after attending an Arvon Foundation songwriting course in Yorkshire taught by Heidi Berry and Astrid Williamson. Back in London I made an acoustic demo of songs with producer David Peters and started meeting monthly with the London Song Circle. It was at the Stage Door in Waterloo that I met producer Jean Guy Sylvestre and we began to record a selection of songs with full arrangements. In 2006 I returned to Yorkshire for another Arvon Foundation course with Ray Davies. Inspired by all the people I met I came back to London renewed and ready to begin recording an album with Jean Guy producing and arranging. Now studying medicine at UCL I continue to play around London and the album is an ongoing work in progress.
hello everyone, if you would like to be on our guest list for this event on Friday please email info@productionlondon.com.
Please note that guest list is limited so it is a first come first serve basis.
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MAY 21ST LAUNCH NIGHT for MYSPACE OR YOURS @ VIBE LIVE. 91 Brick Lane E1 6QL
featuring:
=SUMMER HOLIDAY= Crititically aclaimed totally original and hugely entertaing. Famous for playing concerts on the roof of their car, and with a Channel 4 documentary on the band coming out soon, they play celebratory songs to dance to CLICKHERE
VIBE MACHINE mix acoustic and electronic sounds with words and beats,and are made up of Poet, Bard and Wordsmith DAVE PEPPER and Producer and Musician Odd Job Man. CLICKHERE
MINGUS MENZIES is probably what Robert Johnson or leadbelly would have sounded like if they were white, of scottish descent; brought up in Hull, and lived in Hackney. A powerful and original voice CLICKHERE
..NEV HAWKINS Indie Folk Surrealist and host for the night. CLICKHERE
Doors Open 7. 30 TILL 11PM
£5 On door £4 past performers from 'Myspace or yours'
If you could please vote for me as well as spread the word and tell every single one of your friends to do the same it would sincerely mean the absolute world to me.
Thank you, your votes and your support are truly appreciated!!!
Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to London in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens.....would love to see you at a show? I figured with you being a musician you could appreciate this show. We play the Half Moon Putney. I hope you can come down?
Take care!
DW
After 18 months of songwriting thrills, spills, chilled drinks and temperamental strange beautiful mentalist Shelley like waif and stray musicians baring their warm hearted souls at weekly music night ’Myspace or Yours’. The folks from SONGWRITERS ANONYMOUS are kickstarting a monthly residency at The Vibe Live with a showcase for the acts they’ve nominated for this years Indy Music Awards.
Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.
It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....
The Track Is Taken From My New CD, THE CODE BREAKER, Which Will Be Available To Purchase On My Myspace From Monday 21st April.
Would Love To Know What You Think Of It. Tell Your Friends About It Too. Don’t Forget, You Can Also Download My Very 1st CD For FREE Via www. myspace. com/benjaminteacherii
Just to let you know that The Penny Black Remedy have been nominated for The 2008 UK Indy Music Awards. To have a chance of getting to the final selection we are calling, Lord Kitchener stylee, on all our dearest friends for help (that would mean you).
HOW TO VOTE: CLICK ON OUR PROFILE PIC OPPOSITE.
On our myspace site you shall find very simple instructions on how to vote for us. It really does only take about 2-3 mins to complete.
Thank you ever so much for your time. You shall be rewarded with instant karmic fluffiness.
Hi Lydia, hope you're well. Just wanted to let you know i have a new song on my page, it's called 'The Butterfly' so have a look when you've got a few spare minutes!Hi Emma, hope you're well. Just wanted to let you know i have a new song on my page, it's called 'The Butterfly' so have a look when you've got a few spare minutes. Guess who I met up with in california?! Only Ms. Claudine L Moal from the FAB club!xxx
Hey, if you'd like to see your music featured on our site, be sure to send a couple of review CDs our way. We love to share new music with our Rambles. NET readers!
Hey Lydia, Thanks for your friendship….... we really appreciate it. Really enjoying your tunes here...some great stuff and playin'. Yo pals from here down under Australia sending you some great vibes and music for 2008. All the best for the future and hope u enjoyed our page. Feel free to drop in and have a chat.
Hope you are having a good Holiday season! I wanted to let you know that i'll be touring in the UK in January with Kevin Montgomery, and we are playing London on Jan. 15th....at the Half Moon on Putney.
I hope you can make the show..........until then, Happy Trails! AP
Hello Lydia! Thanks for the add. I was checking thru your songs - I really like 'Work At It' and 'City'. You have a nice straight-ahead style that makes me want to listen - it's very good! :) Hope that all is going wonderful for you Lydia. Wishing you the best in continued inspiration, and for a wonderful Holiday season! Very best always, David
A Year of songwriting thrills, spills and angst ridden bellyaches at weekly live music night 'MYSPACE OR YOURS' is celebrated with a night of Music and Comedy at SONGWRITERS ANONYMOUS 1st BIRTHDAY BASH
SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2007 In the JESTER BAR @ THE CROSS KINGS 126 York Way, N1 OAX 8pm until 2pm
RODDY McDEVITT, author of HUMANS SUCK takes to the mike to introduce the musical acts and pickpocket laughter from the punters.
<foot in mouth> That last comment probably doesn't make much sense given that we didn't play together last night ;) We did play with a girl who looked pretty similar in MySpace-land, those pics aren't very big you know. Error, but hopefully we will see you around again soon. </foot in mouth>
You should definitely check out Dave's Tuesday night at Tommy's - it was real real good stuff. The venue works really well with a bar up stairs, food and a nicely lit stage et al.
We had such a good time lastnight - your set really took us aback, captivating stuff.
We were all in agreement that we'd love to play an more bills with you lot if possible. We're back in the UK at the start of October so lets see what happens.
Hey Lydia, I love monkies! don't know why that is so important at this moment, but was just listening to your "monkey" song and this bit of truth popped out. ok.....hugs and regards, Jeffrey
Just thought I’d Inform You That My New CD ’VIOLET SKY’ is Available To Purchase NOW Via My Myspace with FREE Delivery Worldwide. So, If You Like What You've Heard On My Myspace, You'll Love The Rest Of The CD.
Tracklisting:
1) Welcome To The World 2) The Orient Express 3) Colours 4) Velocity 5) ThunderLightningBolt 6) Cielo Viola
Let Us Know Your Thoughts & Hope All’s Well With You.
