The self-styled solo singer/songwriter IS GNARLING HIS WAY to the creation of a new acoustic genre on the back of artist-led foot thumping commercial chorus chants, nastily clever lyrics and seriously infectious hooks.
A live performance entrenched in heart, mind, body & soul commitment to the cause is enthralling at least, mesmerising at best. Fury, angst, love, desire and loss are the tools but the craft is in the vitalised emotive delivery which challenges the audience to feel what he feels....this, is the connection, which sets him apart.
Already a well respected Paisley performer, Alan is now being taken as seriously as befits his talent and has recently signed a publishing deal with Nettwerk One Music Ltd.
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As you may have noticed, I had to remove the demo recordings I made in London a while ago from my Bebo. This was due to legalities concerning the producer who recorded the tracks. It was a shame however I have re-recorded them live in my living room just to get something up just now. Hope you like them!
Lots of news to update you with in this issue as well as stacks of gigs coming up very soon (starting this Thursday 29th May). Hope you are all well and hopefully see you at one/some of my upcoming gigs.
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Demo's removed from MySpace, Bebo and website
Due to some legal reasons regarding the demo tracks I recorded in London, the producer who recorded them has asked me to remove them from my website, Bebo and MySpace. Over the next week or two I will be re-recording them myself and will have the tracks up asap!
Not playing at Russells this Friday
Instead of playing my weekly gig at Russells this Friday (30th May) I'll be supporting Passenger at Pivo Pivo, Glasgow. Passenger are a fantastic band from Brighton and I'm over the moon to be supporting them! Unfortunately Passenger have had to pull out of Paisley's Crow Bar gig on Saturday 31st May however I'll still be playing and can't wait!
Gig with a difference in Merchant City, Glasgow
This Sunday I'm playing in Rab Ha's, Merchant City, Glasgow for the first time. The gig will literally be me and my acoustic guitar with no other sound equipment, microphone etc. Never really done a gig like this so quite looking forward to it. The time of the gig hasn't been confirmed yet but as soon as I know I'll post it on my Bebo, MySpace etc. Alternatively, you can phone Rab Ha's on 0141 572 0400 to find out when it starts.
Supporting Jyrojets at Glasgow Barfly
I have been asked to support Inverness band, Jyrojets in Glasgow's Barfly on 21st June. They will be touring to promote their debut album and tickets for the gig are £5 which will soon be available from myself, Drew (Bungalow Bar Revival) and the Barfly website.
For more info. about any of my gigs, check out the 'Gigs' section of my website.
I know it's short notice but I have been asked to support Colin MacIntyre (aka Mull Historical Society) this Thursday night (1st May) in Glasgow's Classic Grand.
Gin In Teacups
Alan, the new Living Room Recordings are awesome mate and gives it that bit of edge to it. I'd even go as far as saying I like them better than the London recordings!!! 'Useless' is my top pick of the 3
I mentioned going to the gig before she even asked about me going to the party, but she still wants to go to your gig n do both, so i'll book a couple of tickets online l8rz.
If Idon't see you before, then i'll catch u nxt week dude
I'm not sure if I was still on the balcony when you left or if I actually said goodbye lol. But yep was quite a top night, although I think we came across as slightly hardcore passenger fans lol with the super emo singing....love it!
Lynsey
xxxx
5 week ago
SezzieNess
Heyy
I keep hearing you have gigs in Scotland via myspace...
I'll have to come up and hear yu sometime.
you sound awesome
Anyhoo I've got a band bebo so would you become a fan????please?...my music will be on there soon...need to finalize the recordings like....
Col
Hey Alan, Soundin good, get yourself on our new music network site,
Check us out at myonitlive.com
7 week ago
Shona C
not long till your down to bonny irvine, hopefully should be a big crowd, lookin forward to it. still waitin on you tellin me when your interview is in the grid
Not been up to much really im working in Accounts now Nightmare!
He went by me the other week and beeped but havent seen him for ages actually miss him!!
When you playing next? Im out and about next weekend.
Lynn x
7 week ago
Thomas McAlinden
Aye cool no worries. Ill try and get a few of my mates and pop along one night. Best of luck. If you need a band member, i can play the triangle haha. Take it easy man!
9 week ago
Paddy
not a problem m8.....many thanx for the best wishes for the gig.....i will extend some towards you and hope ur gig goes well
take it easy man
Paddy
9 week ago
Scott Kyles
quality music, hope to catch ya if you ever in dundee
9 week ago
The Big The Bad
Alrite man! Just chattin to u in russells. Ill probs catch u this friday coming. drop me a line if ur playin so i can book my bus down!
Ill bring my flat mates also. Let me know if uv got the bill!
Cheers Greg!!
x
10 week ago
Martin McLennan
hey pal , got pics on ma page from king tuts feel free to nick them lol
10 week ago
Jee
ace tune mate...gimme a heads up if ur ever playin in Dundee and i'll drag some folk along 2 see u
