Guitare En Scène

So as you know I played a few gigs in Made In Davanod in Bellgarde in November and December. The owner of the atelier is a volunteer for the Guitare En Scène music festival, and invited me to come and play at the evening organised for the committee members, volunteers and directors. I played 2 sets of songs. The first set of songs were covers which included the following:

1. Billy Jean 
2. Light My Fire 
3. Dancin In The Dark
4. Fly Me To The Moon 
5. Come Together 
6. Heart Of Gold 
7. Brown Eyed Girl 
8. Old Man 

You can hear this set by clicking on the following link : https://youtu.be/NL1xwuitGOs

It went down very well and I think it was a good way to start off the gig, as it gave the committee a preview of my style of playing. 

The second set was a set of original songs from my album The Light Shines Through The Darkness. The originals went down a storm and I have found the correct set to ensure that the journey flows! The response was really good and I was even taken out to dinner afterwards, lovely Italian restaurant!! The second set can be heard by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/2sGjWUMFaTk

The setlist for this Second Set are as follows: 

1. Throwin Myself Right In 
2. Image of Beauty 
3. The Darkness Fades 
4. Stay Strong  - I'll Be Your Guide 
5. Same 
6. Live In The Now
7. The Eviction Song 
8. 
   

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to play last night. 

The line-up for this year is outstanding!!!! 

See you all in July

J xxx 

The Barkett 14/01/19

https://youtu.be/CeKDUwMkByc

The above link provides footage of the gig at The Barkett

Unfortunately the multi-stage cameras were not working last night due to a technical hitch .... tis the Modern World! But that didn't put me off at all. Just put the tablet in far corner and filmed from the back! 

This was the first official gig with the Takamine G-Series 6 string that I bought in Lyon whilst the Beast (Gretsch 12 string falcon) is having some repairs done. I think the Takamine sounded great! We decided to mic it up with a Rode NT-5 microphone and it picked up the tone beautifully. Must say I am enjoying playing the 6 string, I've been a 12 string player for quite some time!

It was great to be the feature act at The Barkett- I love this venue, the owner is a lovely guy and the bar staff are really nice and accommodating. I played virtually every song from the new album, The Light Shines Through The Darkness, and really enjoyed playing them live, raw and acoustic, stripped back and laid bare! The crowd were warm, a mixture of Berliners and expats from Tenerife, Alabama, Chicago and Denver. They listened, chatted and appreciated the songs.

I have to say I do love the atmosphere in Berlin, the music scene is vibrant, some extremely talented performers taking to the stage.

Well done one and all, and Thank you Michael for welcoming me to The Barkett.

Until next time .....

Tonight ... Lagari!

First of 2019

Well folks here we are in 2019, the start of the new year, has the darkness faded? Let's say with the music that I write and perform.... it is fading. I am working on the progression towards the light .... but I'll get there!

So last few weeks I was home, seeing family and friends for the holidays. It was lovely catching up with family. I checked out an amazing band whilst home The High Lonesome - what an amazing band. Each and every song blew me away, with incredible vocals, intricate guitar licks, bass riffs where sweet! But what blew me away about this group- they had a steel guitar player! It was amazing, sweet and melodic! I couldn't get enough of it! Cant wait to see these guys playing again and hopefully play on the same bill. 

I played quite a bit with the legend that it Tani Neumann! LEGEND! He plays double bass, mandolin, cello, viola, the donkey jaw bone! Goodness a pleasure to play, jam and gig with this fella! We played quite a bit over the hols, and at the Sunflower Open Mic. 

So now, have arrived in the vibrant city of Berlin. Note to self.... on cheap flights just book a seat for the guitar!!! It was cheaper than putting in the hold! 

Am playing The Barkett tonight and it goes out live on The Barkett's Facebook and YouTube channels.

Enjoy- I'll fire up a link tomorrow! 

Peace and love folks: 

J XX