GARETH DAVIES-JONES

We conjour up the darkness and forget about the light. The day after the night before I find myself a year older and experiencing the ever widening gap between what I know and what there is to be known. But that's ok. I'm also growing correspondingly at ease with the mystery and the wonder. Today, All Saints Day, happens to be the anniversary of my birth. I've always tried to take note of it both as a celebration of my walk along the path of life and my journey of faith. I join with millions of Christians…

INFINITE PIE – THE PODCAST INTERVIEW 

So here’s the thing. In many ways I’m reluctant to talk about the creative process because it can begin to suggest to people that there’s only one way to go about it. Everyone is different and that difference and uniqueness is expressed in many ways we choose to communicate and express ourselves. I’d hate to raise up one approach more than others because what works for one….. You get my drift. That said, I always find it valuable to be prompted to reflect on how I go…

Beth Neilsen Chapman is a songwriter I’ve learned a lot from over the years. A few years ago I got to see her deliver a songwriting masterclass in Gateshead. She was on top form and only a prior booking for one of my own gigs prevented me getting along to her concert at The Sage the next day. If you’re a songwriter, interested in songwriting or would simply like an insight into how someone at the top of their game goes about creating – then take a look at this video posted by M-Magazine.  

Enjoy.

AN OBJECT OF REMEMBRANCE 

During 1941 the Luftwaffe and it’s bombers targeted Belfast for Blitzkrieg. With it’s extensive ship building and munitions industry the city was considered worthy of attention. Unfortunately for it’s residents the authorities had considered Belfast at low risk from attack and hence the defences were minimal. Over 900 people died in the first raid on 15th April and a further 150 died in the raid on 4th May. Outside of London the April bombing saw the heaviest loss of life of any…

FRI 27th NOV 2015, DOORS: 7.00pm
Advent & Art, Bromley Baptist, Bromley, BR1 3HJ
BOOKINGS & INFO: VENUE WEBSITE
Solo gig: NINE LESSONS TOUR in association with Bromely Baptist Church and Bromley Arts Society

SAT 28th NOV 2015, DOORS: 7.30pm
Arts Cafe, Hounslow Methodist Church, Hounslow, TW3 3PB
BOOKINGS & INFO: Cafe Arts Website
Solo gig: NINE LESSONS TOUR

SUN 29th NOV 2015, DOORS: 4.00pm
Advent Celebration, Bromley Baptist, Bromley, BR1 3HJ
BOOKINGS &amp…

SUN 6TH SEPT 2015, 2.45PM: BELLINGHAM
BAAFEST, Brownrigg, NE48 2HR
TICKETS: BAAFEST Website 01434221235

FRI 18TH SEPT, 7.30PM: HORSLEY
The Hearth, Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0NT
TICKETS: 01661853563 The Hearth Website
PLEASE NOTE: due to personal circumstances this gig at The Hearth has been postponed until next year. For details about what do with tickets already purchased please contact the venue on 01661853563. Thanks for your understanding.

WEDS 30TH SEPT, 7.30PM:…

MINING INSTITUTE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
WEDS 24th JUNE 2015, DOORS: 7.30PM
Mining Institute, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
TICKETS & INFO: 01912332459
200th Anniversary Commemoration Concert of The Heaton Main Disaster
With Johnny Handle, Benny Graham, Bethany Ellen Coyle and The North East Socialist Singers
In association with The Mining Institute

RHUVOULT, HIGHLAND
SAT 27th JUNE 2015, DOORS: 7.30PM
Anam Cara Croft, Rhuvoult, Rhiconich, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4RH
TICKETS & INFO: 01971 521301
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WESTBOROUGH METHODIST, SCARBOROUGH
FRI 17th APRIL 2015, DOORS: 7.30PM
Westborough Methodist Church, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1TS
TICKETS & INFO: Nth Yorks Coast Methodist Circuit or 01723506926
Solo Gig – “Music & Justice”
In association with Christian Aid in Yorkshire

THE TOWER ROOM, DUNNINGTON
SAT 18th APRIL 2015, DOORS: 7.30PM
The Tower Room, St Nicholas Church, 30 Church Street, Dunnington, York, YO19 5PW
TICKETS & INFO: 01904489008 (Joan Verrier) or 01904481626 (Diane Bird)
Solo Gig – “Music &amp…