Lights, Camera - Pigeons

Been busy over the last few weeks.

I can now confirm all recording and mixing on ATPLP2 is FINISHED!
This is a rather massive milestone for me as it means the process of making music is now finished.

Next week I am going to a local studio to discuss Mastering the tracks - another great milestone.

On Wednesday evening I headed out into the cold, blustery Brighton night and did a photo shoot. I have never done a proper photo shoot before and I am totally and utterly over the moon with the results. The photos were taken by the very talented Anna Richardson and will be used for promo when the album comes out and inside the album sleeve. I added a little sneak peek here for you!

So what's next - well, I will get the album mastered over the next few months and am planning to release the album next April/May with a single out in March.

I already know what the 1st single will be and I am going to be working my arse off to get it into the hands of the people that matter. There will be a video made for this over the winter months.

In many ways ATP will be hibernating over December - but work is going on, plans are being plotted and I am really REALLY looking forward to 2012!

Gigs with Grasscut, Dodgy and Album news

I have a couple of gigs coming up over the next few weeks so have dusted off the live equipment and plan to do some practice before they happen.

First up I am supporting GrassCut who are NinjaTune artists - the gig is at The Blind Tiger in Brighton this coming Sunday. I'm on at 9pm > Facebook Event.

Then there is the Dodgy gig on Friday 4th November. For this one I am selling tickets.

I hope you can make it along.

OK - So onto the album ... as you know I have been recording ATPLP2 for the last 18months and I am pleased to say all recording is now finished. My plan is to do a final mix of the album over the next month and then sit on it for a month or so.

Then I will listen to it again (after a break) and if it's still to my liking I will begin getting it mastered.

Still no idea when or how it will be released - but on the whole I REALLY cannot wait for people to hear it.

...supporting Dodgy

ATP will be supporting Dodgy on Friday 4th November at Concorde2 in Brighton. On Stage at 7.30pm...

I have an allocation of tickets to sell at £12 - which is cheaper than the venue. Use the link below to buy from me.

https://bitly.com/atplive013

This is an 'early' 7-10 show and will most likely be my last of 2011, so hope you can make it.

Thanks,

Smokey Joe - RIP

Smokey Joe

On Monday evening my cat Smokey was hit by a car near my house and sadly passed away.

I was in the middle of making a new song and it seems fitting to dedicate it to him. He was after all the true Cat Amongst The Pigeons.

He will be missed greatly - RIP little man.


Smokey Joe by Amongst The Pigeons

Throwing Nightmares

This song will feature on ATPLP2 and is one of my favourite's on the album

Progress

It has been quite a while since I did a blog update and for that I apologise.

I have been pretty busy over the last few weeks working on a number of things. I played a set at the Secret Garden Party and have been working non stop on ATPLP2.

The last week has seen me finish the first mix of the second draft of the album and I am really happy with it. There are 3 tracks that require some friends to add vocals to, but after that the record in terms of my involvement will be complete.

Following that I will be looking to get it Mastered - not sure where I will be doing this yet but I have decided to spend the money on getting that done rather than getting CDs produced.

I am still really unsure about how this record will get release, I might give it away for free, I might spend a few months trying to find a label to release it. I simply just don't know.

I am however making plans for the life of the record and plan to release 3 double A-sided singles. So a total of 6 tracks from the album.

I have the artwork ready to go ... It's an odd situation to be in at present ... more to follow.

ATP:LIVE008 : Glastonbury Festival

Last week I was at Glastonbury Festival and am pleased to say I got to play on the Greenpeace stage on Saturday evening.

I have been going to Glastonbury since 1995 and it's always been a dream of mine to say I played there - well now I can say I have!

The whole week was great, highlights included Primal Scream, The Vaccines and the whole Arcadia/The Common area on Saturday evening.

I look forward to returning in 2013 and hope to be playing there again.

Raving on 6Music

Whilst heading home last night I received an email saying 'just heard you on 6 music', I was rather chuffed to later find out that Steve Lamacq played 'The Return of The Red-eyed Raver' on his show.

I sent Steve a copy of my Summer demo which has 3 tracks on and he opened it over the weekend. He says 'not really sure what to make of it - but I like it' - which sounds good to me.

You can click here for 'listen again' up until next Tuesday.

Skip forward to 2hrs and 14mins.

Festivalicious & August gig details.

Hello folks.

It's looking lovely outside today and I have just read that Glastonbury is going to be hot hot hot this summer which puts me in a great mood. So I am feeling festive and wanted to update everyone on my upcoming festival shows.

First up is BurnBake Calling which I am playing on Sunday 12th June. I will be the last act to play over the weekend and will be on stage at 7pm (ish) to give everyone one last rave before they head home. There are tickets still available at £35 which is a steal for a weekend of camping and music.

Next up is Glastonbury and I will be playing on the Cow Shed stage at some point over the weekend. Not totally sure when it will be as its a case of getting the slot sorted when on site. But if you are going, pass by the Green fields and keep an ear out for some beats.

Then in July I am heading off to play at Secret Garden Party on the Remix Bubble stage. The festival is already sold out so if you dont have a ticket you wont be able to party. But if you do - I am on at midday on Sunday. I plan on playing in my PJs so come along and lets get the day of rest off to a great start.

Finally for now - I am putting on a gig in August at the HobGoblin in Brighton. This will be on Sat 20th August and as well as being a gig it's also my Birthday. All are welcome.

Joining me on that date are Anna Madeline and |'bleiki| - both of which are awesome musicians and it will be an excellent night.

There is a Facebook event for the gig so put your name down and come along.

If you do manage to see me at any of these dates please come along and say hello.

The Great Escape / Midday Ravers

So last Saturday I had the pleasure of playing at The Great Escape festival in Brighton.

I was on the open air 'Hub' stage which was by the library in Jubilee Square.

My set was at 3.30pm and playing before me were the very excellent 'Dry the river' who had totally woo'ed the crowd with their lovely songs.

I was unsure as to how the relaxed Brighton audience would take my music but I am pleased to say it all went very well.

I began my 45 min set with some new material and it was really fun watching everyone dance along.

I had a slight issue during the set in the sense that my equipment has flashing lights so you can see whats being played and sequence up the next loop etc - However in bright sun these lights are not visible to the human eye.

But I managed to get through and it was a success. This has led me to be even more excited about my upcoming festival sets at Burnbake and SGP.

You can view the photos of the day using the link below and if any of you have the time and desire I'd be very grateful if you contacted The Great Escape (on facebook, twitter etc) and tell them how much you enjoyed my set so they will have be back next year.

Bring on the summer! View the photos on FB