Charity gig, The Lansdown, Clifton

I’ll be singing some tunes tonight at the Lansdown in Clifton, Bristol .  If you like stuff like this – http://www.sm-supperclub.com/free-music/ – you’ll probably like this, too.  It’s a charity gig and all of the proceeds are going to help a group of people that are going to Romania to help build housing and a hospice later this year.  Here are the details:

19th June, 2010
8:00pm
The Lansdown, Clifton, Bristol (map)
10.00 per ticket – available on the door

We’ll be playing for around 3 hours – hope to see you there!

Gig: Queen’s Square, Bristol UK

I’m singing with a handful of jazzers on Sunday – we’ll be playing for around 45 minutes in Queen’s Square, Bristol – should be good!  If you’re into jazzy stuff like this - http://www.sm-supperclub.com/free-music/ – you’ll probably like this show, too.

Here are the details if you fancy stopping by:

Sunday, 9th May 2010
10:45-11:45 am
Queen’s Square, Bristol (view map)
Free Entry (outdoor show)

The show is in aid of the Love Running / Bristol 10k Race.  We’re performing to help support the amazing runners who are raising thousands for charity.

It’s going to be an awesome day, hope to see you there!

Volcanic ash and international travel don’t mix

It’s official, I’m going nowhere fast!  I visited the States to see family, play a couple of shows and record a session.  The cloud of volcanic ash spewing out of Iceland means I’m going to hang out in Chicago until at least Wednesday (instead of this past Thursday)…  WOOHOO!

It’s a trixie one because there are sessions that are on hold until I get back, but everyone is being understanding (volcanoes take advice from no man…).  Our flight was pushed back to Wednesday which puts me back in the studio by Friday.  If our flight gets pushed back further, I have a close friend with a studio that will hopefully help me out in exchange for free vocals on whatever he throws at me :)

I won’t lie, I’m loving the extra time in my home land, surrounded by my fantastic family.  It’s been an outstanding trip home – the best one yet and I’m happy for it to continue!  It’s been music left right and centre, with the Ninja Butler and immediate family involved with most of the shows, too – playing to packed rooms and laughing and chatting like we were in a big living room.  Let me tell you, there is NOTHING like making music with family – it’s unbelievably fantastic.  Here’s some evidence… pay close attention and see if you can catch a wiff of the joy steaming off these pictures…

Exitproject - Emi Jarvi, J Carmichael with guests Jake Jarvi, Donna Jarvi, Mike Jarvi

(left to right) Emi Jarvi, J Carmichael, Jake Jarvi, Donna Jarvi, Mike Jarvi

Exitproject - Emi Jarvi, J Carmichael, Jake Jarvi, Donna Jarvi, Mike Jarvi

(left to right) Emi Jarvi, J Carmichael, Jake Jarvi, Donna Jarvi, Mike Jarvi

That’s enough glowing for now – wish me luck in getting back to Bristol.  I definitely can’t swim that far – anyone have a big boat I could borrow?

Folk Tales and Magic: Charity gig in Bristol

The Jist

Some of Bristol’s finest folk musicians, storytellers and magicians gather for an evening of fine entertainment, all in aid of a wonderful cause at The Folk House, Park Street, Bristol, Friday
22nd January.  I’ll be playing with a friend of mine (we call ourselves Emigre when we’re at home) – we’ll be playing mostly weird (inagoodway) originals and a few covers.

Featuring:

  • Rachael Dadd
  • Stanton Delaplane
  • Kieron The Mighty
  • Martin Maudsley
  • Spindrift
  • Jess Lewin
  • Roving Blades
  • Emigre
  • HOSTED BY Martin Maudsley (Folk Tales)

When Where How Much?

Friday, January 22nd 2010

7:30pm ’til late

The Folk House, Bristol