New Recording In November

Ayup.

After recording Campfire, I took the plunge into fatherhood, and chucked the guitar down for a bit. Seven weeks of colic can really mess with your mojo y’know?

Elora is (kinda) sleeping through now so with a fair bit more sleep, I have been able to complete the new record, ready to head back into the studio.

It will be recorded over a few visits with three more tracks being laid down this time, and then another couple of studio sessions taking the record to ten tracks overall.

The record doesn’t have a name, or a theme as yet. Campfire was a different direction for me sound wise, so I intend to follow that road and see where it leads me.

Recording in a home studio in Glasgow gives me a lot more freedom as the sessions aren’t structured. If I get a vocal idea at 3am, I can grab the mic and lay it down. I always get my best ideas after a few red wines. Well, at least I think I do.

Me, Jono and Stephen have put the list of tracks together and we need to pick three for this particular session. I’m not sure which ones yet, but they’ll get recorded eventually so I suppose it’s kinda irrelevant.

Red Brick Heart, My Favourite Summer and Action Over Hope are currently winning.

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Wirksworth Arts Festival

 

Oi!

I am playing this years Wirksworth Arts Festival in Derbyshire. I’ll be performing two separate sets, and will be part of a Q&A paling about The Travelling Band project and various other art projects around the county.

Come along and have a beer.

 

 

 

Saturday 15th September @ The Old Lock Up, Wirksworth, Derbyshire. (1pm)

Saturday 15th September @ The Village Hall, Wirksworth, Derbyshire. (8pm)

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Wave 105 Cash For Kids Event

Ayup.

I have been asked to perform on Bournemouth beach, for this years Wave 105 ‘cash for kids’ charity event.

I’ll be on stage at 4pm on both the Friday and the Saturday.

The event is free and includes tonnes of stuff, as part of the Bournemouth air show.

If you’re about, come say hello.

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Now on Minds.com

Ayup!

Just a heads up that I am now on a social media site called Minds.com. It’s a pro free speech, anti censorship platform, so right up my street.

Give us a follow if you like – www.minds.com/garethicke

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