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- Martin Giles
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- http://www.myspace.com/stryngs
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I'm a musician, though not touring at the moment. I'm here more to support the development of a house concert network in the UK.
While in the USA last year, I hooked up with the house concert circuit in the western States and met lots of great people in the folk/acoustic community. I'd really like to see something similar develop in this country. And this looks like a great place to start.
Incidentally, my band 'Stryngs' is recently disbanded, but we have a few copies of our albums still for sale. (CD Baby; search for Stryngs) I've posted some of our music and three videos here for anyone who's interested.
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HOUSE CONCERTS : When did you last have live music in your home?
If you’re lucky enough to have a friend who is a talented musician play a song or two for you in your living room, you'll know how thrilling it is to catch every tiny nuance of a song performed just for you. Most of us aren't so lucky but … we can change that!
HOUSE CONCERTS ARE A 'WIN-WIN-WIN' SITUATION!
Hosts have talented artists playing right in their living rooms, and get to treat their friends and neighbours to a unique musical experience.
Guests appreciate a fun, rewarding evening, and directly support independent artists.
Artists relish the opportunity to play in a close and friendly environment, rather than noisy bars where their more subtle songs are often completely lost. And they love a chance to share stories about their music to a receptive audience.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? FIND OUT ABOUT HOUSE CONCERTS NEAR YOU AND GET INVITED. OR START HOSTING YOURSELF! BE A PART OF THE NEW MUSICAL COMMUNITY!
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MALCOLM HOLCOMBE —FOR THE MISSION BABY - Echo Mountain Music (media)
www.malcolmholcombe.comHere we have yet another superb album from singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe. Spitting out lyrics like bullets from a shogun, his rough-hewn vocals and acoustic guitar aided by the likes of his good friend Jared Tyler (dobro) plus Tim O…
CHIP TAYLOR —YONKERS NY Train Wreck (media)
www.trainwreckrecords.com/Chip Taylor is a legend! Nothing less, and once you have seen him put on a show and listened carefully to his records and no longer take him solely as songwriter you will also agree. He has penned such songs as ‘Wild Thing’, ‘Angel Of the Morning’, ‘Son Of A Ro…
MARTHA ANN BROOKS —LATELY…. Own label (media)
www.marthaannbrooksMartha Ann Brooks is singer-songwriter originally from Montgomery, Alabama but raised in Augusta, Georgia who blends folk, country, and jazz with pop and has a wonderful controlled singing voice. Unlike all too many today she really can sing,…
CHARLEY PATTON —THE DEFINITIVE CHARLEY PATTON PROPERBOX - Proper Records (media)
www.properuk.com
As blues legends go Charley Patton is up there with the best, and seen by many as the most important figure of the pre-war Mississippi Delta blues scene through his rich, full-bodied music.In comparison to the likes of Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Sun House among…
HEATHER MASSE —BIRD SONG - Red House (media)
www.heathermasse.comwww.redhouserecords.com
First off I must state what a fabulously voice New York-based musician Heather Masse possesses and that she uses it beautifully. With support from her band of Jed Wilson (keyboards), Karl Doty (ba…
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You are the first person I am writing to in this network! I just picked you out of the sea of faces and said..."hmmm, he look like a nice fellow." Hahaha! So, hello new friend. I am booking my first European tour and trying to connect with folks. Nice to meet you!
hana
Sorry, but It's the American way.
good to see you here. thanks for the heads up on the j's.
all is well. almost done with my new CD just in time to release it at my mainstage gig at the kerrville folk festival. then it's off to alaska for a tour.
i'll be booking a tour of the UK and italy next spring. i look forward to checking out this site further once i get my ears out of the studio.
we'll definitely stay in touch.
my best to you (and stryngs)
warmest,
jaime