Acoustic Roots & Blues
Had my first views of Christchurch post quake today and it's heartbreaking to see just how much of the city has gone.
Emerging from the rubble and dust are inspiring examples of kiwi ingenuity - pop up coffee and entertainment areas, the re start shopping mall made from metal containers has created focus and character in one of the worst affected zones, and close to all my old haunts.
The Ohura gig has been upgraded to a concert venue, when I get details I'll post here.
It's been 13 years since I first set foot in the Auckland area and I am glad to get the chance to see some sites I had missed first time around. Waiheke Island for one is a fantastic get away, with glorious beaches and bush.
A trip to Kare Kare yesterday to see the dramatic cliffs and atmospheric black sand beach , where the piano was shot and also crowded house recorded their together alone album.
I have just taken delivery of Volume 2 of Jock's Juke Joint - the best of Scottish Contemporary Blues. It features 18 great performances by artists currently on the scene, 1 of which, is by yours truly. Get your copy now at The Shop
"This second volume adds some funk, soul and folk blues to the melting pot. We believe this album incorporates the wider spectrum of the genre. The artists contributing to this album are all based in the modern multicultural Scotland. We hope this album will provide them all with greater exposure and encourage you to explore their music further."
Duncan Beattie -
Blues Reviewer (Blues Matters, Classic Rock Presents The Blues, Early Blues)
In the process of changing over to the new squarespace platform for the website, and as such will be giving the website a lick of paint and a rethink. Things may jump about a bit and re appear, which will be entirely my doing!
UPDATE -
Still undergoing web site alterations and having a re think about the blog element as i have neglected this area over the past year!, any ideas on what to include welcome.
