Tiree.

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hey guys,

Just got a quick bit of internet access.

I’m laying on my bed listening to Jono shower. It’s weirdly therapeutic. Although I did just hear a “For fucks’ sake” so god knows whats going on in there.

Last night we were in Tobermory, Mull. It’s the place that Balamory is based on. I realised the locals don’t like the comparison though!

We really are remote, and suffered another powercut last night. Created a great atmosphere, playing acoustic by candle light though.

We were a bit annoyed when the lights came back on!

Today we have shit loads of travelling. A one hour boat back to Oban, then a four hour ferry to Tiree.

It’s worth it though. Plenty of dolphins to see on the way, then when we arrive. It looks like this.

Tiree

It’s a hard life. x

 

A ‘wee’ catch up…

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hello folks,

Just writing a quick hello from my hotel room in Islay.

I wanted to try and write a blog every couple of days but I’m finding it hard to find the time, and sustained internet access.

The tour is going great so far. We’ve played in Arran, Troon, and Port Charlotte, Islay.

I’m awake far too early to get the boat back to the mainland, drive to Oban, then ferry across again to Mull.

The people here are so accommodating, and lovely. Plus, the scenery here is absolutely incredible. Definitely one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Despite the tiredness, I’ve spent the last few days feeling really lucky that I’m able to see and do these things.

If you want to keep up with what we’re up to, keep checking my twitter page (www.twitter.com/garethicke).

I’m posting LOADS of photos and stuff.

We’re also filming a video diary so that will be quite interesting if you’ve never been this way.

Much love. I need a shower. x

Blogging.

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hello,

I’ll try my best to make up a wee tour blog while I’m up here.

Can you tell I’m picking up the lingo? Aye, good.

Jono and myself are going to film a tour diary of the trip, and pop it up on youtube in a few weeks. But I’ll try and get time to write one every few days to let you know how it’s going.

I’m told it could be interesting for me, as there is still a fair bit of anti English racism up on the furthest Isles.

I’ll do my best to win them over, but if I don’t, I hope I at least,  make a very tasty soup.

First show is tonight in Arran, followed by Troon, then two shows on Sunday, in Islay.

No rest for the wicked!

Here is a tour diary from a Liberty Tour me, Jono, and Alan Frew, did a few years ago.

Much love. x

 

Scottish Tour Starts Now…

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hey guys,

I’m currently in Glasgow, about to start a Scottish Island Tour, with my wee pal Jono.

All the shows are completely free, so if you’re in the area, pop down for a beer.

All the dates and venues are up here.

x

Former Band Kody Release ‘Best Of’ Album…

Posted on 2 Comments

Hey guys,

My old band Kody have released a best of album. It seemed such a waste not to!

Kody

Me and the lads had wanted to release it for some time, but didn’t really have the means to do so.

Thankfully, my lovely label Eromeda Entertainment, have released it on our behalf.

Some of Whats Been Forgotten but That Was Recorded At the Time – A Collection of Songs By the Band Once Known as Kody, is available at all the top download sites.

The download the album, click here.

If you’re a Spotify member, you can listen to the songs on there too. Unfortunately, there is now another artist called Kody, so you’ll have to search under the album title.

x

New TV Show…

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hey folks,

I am pleased to announce that as of October, I will be the host of a TV show.

The 2 hour, weekly show, will be broadcast on the brand new channel, The Peoples Voice.

Now, The Peoples Voice has been set up to be just that. To report the news that the mainstream media, won’t report. To ask the questions that the mainstream media won’t ask, and to give exposure to those that otherwise, wouldn’t receive it.

Most of the shows will be news based shows coming out of the USA, Britain, Gaza, and all over the Globe.

The mainstream media doesn’t just sensor the ‘facts’ you hear and the news you receive, but also sensors the music you hear, the comedians you watch etc. That’s where I come in.

My show will (probably as it’s a working title) be called ‘The Banned’ and will have zero boundaries. There is no ‘format’ so to speak. I want it to be a show like no other.

I want live bands in the studio, comedians, magicians, chefs, blokes that have climbed mountains, women that have swam seas, I want everything.

I am still very much in the planning stage but I get the feeling that this could be something really special.

I’m going to an important meeting in London at the end of July to start putting my shows team together.

As soon as we have that team, we’ll have official email addresses and stuff that people that contact us on.

If you’re a band or an artist or whatever, you’ll be able to put yourself forward for the show.

There will be zero censorship. If it’s true, you can say it.

Anyone that remembers the G & Tippers Radio Show, will remember I shoved 500 straws up my arse on webcam. I don’t do rules. (I’m aware that sounded like a David Brent comment.)

What I’d love from you guys now, is some ideas of what YOU’D love to see on your television screen. After all, it’s the peoples voice, and we should give the people what they want!

You can tweet, or facebook me your thoughts, until I get these email addresses.

Much love.

x

 

 

 

 

The Voice…

Posted on 1 Comment

Hey folks,

A week or two ago, I was approached by The Voice, asking me to perform on the show.

I gave it a fair bit of thought, as personally, I thought it might be a great platform for me to reach a wider audience with my music.

Obviously I was aware that I may lose a fair amount of credibility, but I figured that as long as I was true to myself, and the positives far outweighed the negatives, then that wasn’t particularly important.

See that’s what makes me laugh about people that say you’re a ‘SELL OUT’ if your music gets picked up by the mainstream music system. They are the same people that complain that there is no decent music in the mainstream. Well. I’m afraid you can’t have both.

I would have sold out if I changed my music to fit into the mainstream mould. If I stayed true to my music, and broke into the mainstream, I would not be a sell out. I would simply have more listeners.

This was what I needed to find out.

Having read the shows small print, and talked to people that know about the set up of the show (I’ve never seen it) I realised that unfortunately, although it would be a great platform, I would have to go against my principles, to be on the show, and would therefore be selling out.

I would have to sing covers, and ‘battle’ other performers. That isn’t what I stand for, and so unfortunately, I won’t be appearing on your TV sets in the near future.

I would like to say a massive thank you to the producers of the show though. I am flattered to have been invited, and I’m flattered you came and watched me perform at the Isle of Wight Festival. It’s a massive confidence boost!

I think when you look deep inside yourself, long after the fame, money, and kudos have dried up, you’re left with your morals and your principles.

They are your ‘pension’. They keep you warm in old age, and without them, you are nothing.

Fame and money are not my goal. My goal is to be me. But the best me I can possibly be.

Whether that leads me to an early grave, a bedsit in Eastbourne, or a houseboat in the Cotswolds, I will still have me. In the purest form possible.

I hope people can understand that.

Much love!

x

 

 

 

 

 

Photoshoot.

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hey all,

Yesterday I did a photoshoot on the Isle of Wight with Tim Pritchard.

He’s currently editing through the images, but has managed to pop a few up on his website.

Tim Image 1

To check them out, click onto talktotippers.com.

x

Sonic Bloom Festival.

Posted on Leave a Comment

Oi!

I’ve been confirmed for the Sunday 29th September) of the Sonic Bloom Festival near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

They are offering a short term offer, of £9.50 for a full weekend camping ticket.

To book your place, click onto sonicbloomuk.org.

x

Scottish Island Tour

Posted on Leave a Comment

Hey folks and folkettes.

I’m off on a family holiday next week (wine consumption basically) and then after that, my Scottish Island tour starts.

I’m back on the road with my wee bam pal Jono (www.meandmyguitar.com)

Here is the tour schedule.

Friday July 5th @ Drift Inn, Lamlash, Arran.

Saturday July 6th @ Fullertons, Troon, Ayrshire.

Sunday (Afternoon) July 7th @ Bridgend Hotel, Islay.

Sunday (Evening) July 7th @ Port Charlotte Hotel, Port Charlotte, Islay.

Monday July 8th @ MishNish, Tobermory, Mull.

Tuesday July 9th @ Scarinish Hotel, Scarinish, Tiree.

Wednesday July 10th @ Saucy Marys, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye.

Thursday July 11th @ Hotel Hebrides, Tarbert, Isle of Harris.

Friday July 12th @ Polochar Inn, Eriskay, South Uist.

Saturday July 13th @ Applecross Campsite, Applecross, Strathcarron ,Ross-Shire.

Sunday 14th July @ Raasay House, Isle of Raasay.

All the shows are totally free. So if you’re in the area, or fancy a serious road trip, come along.

x