Life is pretty good I think.
Howdy,
I nearly always have something to whinge about. Living in London it's very easy to find something inconvenient or otherwise annoying. However today I'm in a sickenly good mood. I'm probably irritating the tits off my colleagues with my relentless chirpyness and overall ready-brek-glow. I think it's the weather and the fact that I've got loads going on with some great acts coming up.
Not sure what's brought this on but I'm going to go with it I think. I went to see The Electric City play at 93 Feet East last night. I went after JJ class so I was really late and only got one song. Damn. It was a bloody good track though, 'Sleeping With the Enemy'. So to make it worthwhile I had a couple of pints with the manager, a lovely curry on Brick Lane then headed back to the opposite side of London for a reasonably early night (by my standards anyway)
Someone has recommended I go see the Xcerts tonight. I don't know if they've got a Vox page but if they're any good I'll make sure they do. :-) I'll be taking along a couple of scouts for company and their opinion as it's always good to have a second pair of ears involved.
I got a punchbag delivered yesterday. Oh my god it's brilliant. You can't imagine how much fun and de-stressing the experience is of beating the crap out of it is. I'm getting my kettlebells today aswell. But I'll shut up about that sort of thing. I'll be going on about Whey again any minute (nerd).
I'm still doing these showcases twice a month, so no sooner is one over and I have to start booking the next one. So I'll open the lines now for anyone wanting to play. :-) Of course there are a few who I want to see so the night's already filling up quite quickly. Just PM me, but make it quick as hopefully I'll get a few.
Got another songwriter coming in today. Can't say who as it isn't one of mine really and it's early days yet. Looking foward to it as I really enjoy the experience of meeting the artists. It's wierd, from the artists' point of view they're coming into an office environment to play to some 'industry executives' in their office with lots of gold discs and awards about the place. Must be quite intimidating for them. For me I see the whole experience quite differently and enjoy it like a mini gig. If I ever run a label I will have a venue attached I think. It still feels strange for me to be thought of as the industry guy after so many years of being percieved as a band member.
Whoops, long post. By-product of being a fast typist with ADD I think. So what's happening out there? I really want to know and comments have been thin on the ground as late.
Hope all is well with you.
Comments
My daycare like Daniel Flay, as I was playing him while making lunch. 3 year olds have good taste =)
I'll keep reading and commenting if you keep writing!
.:invisiblesparks:.
Supposedly quite a positive thing!
Found a band however though that are awesome live, I'll hopefully be going to see them on Friday night, problem is that they're in Brighton so it may be a bit of a trek...
But yeah here's the link Tento
I like them as they're quite experimental etc, and the bassist is crazy...
Anyways hope all is good with you ;)
[auda]*xx
Glad you like the page, still getting surprised that people take an interest. Will try to post lots of new music for you.
Hope the kids are behaving. ;-)
;-)
IB
Saw you TV appearance, really good. Will def have to see you soon. Will need to put you on a night over here in the next month or so I think. Want to line up something special to make sure it's worth the visit. :-)
Which TV did you catch? We'll be getting the 'Other Voices' one (3 tracks live) on DVD soon, so we can bung you a copy.
Keep us posted on dates so!
Cheers
DRN
I will have to check the clip again as to which show it was. You were up on a mezzanie and singing 'Shake Shake My Ceiling'. Was a good performance.
Get me that DVD, would love to see it.
Hope all is well with you.
IB
Hope your well? dropped you a msg on vox. If anyone likes their music abit louder with a touch of electro? then head to waterrats friday 1st of feb to see FIORI, Alexi from the Picture show is on the bill also.
cheers
stew
talk soon
DRN
[auda]*Xx
I've written 3 new songs, James. Recording them this weekend and I hope you like them! :D
Daniel x x x
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