'Take a listen to the album:'The Essence of My Life.',to appreciate why artists such as Martyn Joseph have put pen to paper to say how much they enjoy Richard's work and written that he is a,'..a real talent', or to consider whether you agree with Rick Deckard of Logo Magazine's comparisons between Richard and James Taylor.'
'His new album is excellent.' Scrumpy'n' Western April '09
'Pitching his music as a cross between pastoral English singer-songwriter and Haight-Ashbury jangler he has both a knack for a catchy tune and some decent words to attach to it.'
Jeremy Searle: Americana UK 2009
Now resident in Bristol Richard was originally from Southampton where he 'cut his teeth ', on the folk scene from around the age of 16. At Swansea University he developed his energetic style and edgy lyrics through regular appearances at The Halfpenny folk-club (a haunt of John Kirkpatrick) and the city's acoustic venues such as the uplands tavern and the chattery coffee house!
He has been associated with several agents who recognise his music's ability to stretch accross the generations and with these connections he has played several dates in the Manchester and Leicester (The Shed) areas , often with BBC radio interviews and live studio performances to compliment them.
Currently he has branched out of purely one man shows , broadening his horizon's with a selection of fine musicians from the Bristol area :
Sometimes he is complimented by the talented singer/songwriter Mireille Mathlener in selected shows. (Check out Mireillemathlener.com-for details).
In the near future he is promoting his latest recording:'The Essence of my Life' & continuing to play on a national basis!
Check out : Richardcraine.com For details! Cheers.
Thank you for adding me. I really appreciate you joining me on my author page. I will have a few songs from the soundtrack on the player soon, but will link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc.
Hey Hey Master Craine read your Venue review. Shame you missed the house move i was going to treat you to a 'Chat' 'what's a Chat?' i hear you say, go to the Sweet Mart' and ask for one today.
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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