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Come and celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland on the 4th July with a truly frabjous day of activities & events. http://thndr.it/1S15g0n

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Letters Through Your Door Show at: The Eden Project!

So last week I had the great honour of being asked to play at the Eden Project as part of their 'Art Of Stories Week'. I had never been before and made the disastrous decision of wearing trousers a woolly jumper and big boots. Needless to say I was a bit warm. 

Anyway, I was completely blown away by the whole place. I have to confess I had it in my head as just 'a big dome full of plants and stuff', but when I got there I realised it was soooo much more. Community venue, ice rink, music and arts venue to just name a few. Oh and there were indeed plenty of plants trees, birds, flowers, fruits and everything else there too! Downside was they gave me a name badge and lanyard which meant everyone thought I worked there and kept asking me what different plants were called, or where the nearest toilets were... 

I was performing four times over the two days in the 'Citrus Grove'. They set me up with a lapel mic (which made me feel like I was on GMTV) and a little speaker system and off I went. I played lots of the songs from my new album Letters Through Your Door and lots of lovely families sang along and joined in with all the singalong bits! Then with each group, we wrote a communal song altogether and performed it to the assembled audience. The song topics included:

A princess riding a tractor on the moon

Lizard flavour pizza

A pirate getting lost in the rain forest

Putting lemons in gin and tonic

Diverse to say the least....!

Huge thank yous to Gareth and Verity who set me up each day and showed me where I was going. I really encourage you if you get the time, to pay the Eden Project a visit. It's a really special place, and I felt very privileged to be part of it, even just for a couple of days. 

David x :)

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Letter's Through Your Door Recording Update #2

So another two weeks have gone by, which means I'm two weeks further ahead in recording my children's album. So far the drums, percussion, bass, guitars, uke, brass, keyboards, piano (GRAND) and my vocals have all been recorded. 

Here's a picture of me recording the (GRAND) piano and looking nice and stately.

On top of all that two of the guest vocalists dropped by last week to add their talents to the album. First up was my good pal Lucy Ward. We hadn't seen each other in ages so it was really lovely to have a good catch up and a natter. It goes without saying that lots of photos were taken and silly faces pulled. There was also some singing, though as always we spent more time mucking about about, which is how it should be.

A few days later the wonderful Jez Lowe (stripes and all) dropped by to record his guest vocal. I had a slightly surreal moment hearing someone that I've been a big fan of as a song writer for a long long time, singing one of my songs. It sounded fab and was just what the song needed. Thanks to Jez for giving his time up.

Finally (at least for this post...still lots more to come) I had the Little Big Horn section in to record the brass parts. I've always been a huge fan of brass in anything and I had been looking forward to this part of the recording for aggggges. The Little Big Horns are Patsy Gamble (sax), Steve Trigg (trumpet) and Andy Gilliams (trombone). I had worked with them previously a couple of years ago, so it was really lovely to see them again after so long. Needless to say it didn't take much time for the dodgy jokes to start flying around, with much laughter and fun had. 

We started on the group parts, and once they were all done, moved on to some really groovy solos. I always knew that it was important for this album to have a real mix of genres as well as a high level of musicianship and the Little Big Horn section couldn't have fit the bill better. Thanks guys! 

So that's it for now. Next up is fiddle and melodeon, then banjo, and then a few more guest vocals, group vocals, and the odd bits of hand claps etc. 

Keep a look out for my next update :)

David 

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Letters Through Your Door - Recording Sessions!

So all last week I've been in the studio recording my brand new children's album 'Letters Through Your Door'. I'm pleased to report that it's all going swimmingly with all the drums (provided by the wonderful Jim Molyneux), bass, guitars and some of the vocals and other bits and bobs tracked. 

Tomorrow we're recording the piano, on a REAL GRAND PIANO which makes me a bit weak at the knees. Still come to is brass, fiddle, melodeon, banjo and guest vocals from some of favourite artists including Jez Lowe, Nancy Kerr, Lucy Ward, Bella Hardy, Will Pound and Blue Rose Code.

I'm trying to film as much of the recording process so I can put together a 'making of' video for you all. It's already sounding really exciting and I can't wait to share it with you all. Below are a few snaps from the studio. I'll be posting more very soon! 

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Blimey it's time for vocals!

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Here's a blow by blow account of my meeting with pippacurnick to discuss artwork for my new children's album. Check out her website at www.pippacurnick.com 

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So as part of the Kickstarter for my children's album, I'm writing some songs for some lovely people who have pledged to the project. Here's the first one. It's for one of my favourite festivals in the world, Just Festival. It's basically Glastonbury for children, only better as you don't have to walk an hour through the mud just find something to eat. 

I'm playing Just So Festival again this year with my duo 'David Gibb & Elly Lucas', so if you have any little ones make sure you book your tickets now! http://www.justsofestival.org.uk/

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So as many of you know the Kickstarter I set up in October to fund the recording of a children's album 'Letters Through Your Door' was wildly successful with over £4000 being raised. To say I was humbled would be an understatement. To say I'm insanely excited would be bang on the money $$$. 

I'm now busily setting plans in motion to make the world's greatest children's album (of 2014). To aid me in this I've been doing some research and come across some real gems. Basically in terms of music, children have never had it so good. So for any parents (and general music fans!) who are looking for some wonderful music for their children or themselves my top 3 simply have to be:

1) The Okee Dokee Brothers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRge0RCBWSk

2) Laura Veirs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5CvnqbAKI

3) Dan Zane - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTfFGsa0w-Y

I really hope that my musical contribution lives up to such heady heights :)!

David x

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I'm making an album of children's songs with accompanying illustrations that everyone of all ages will be able to enjoy.

So the Kickstarter for my new children's album has reached it's halfway point in just 4 days. Crazy crazy stuff! 

Please keep sharing and reposting and blogging and telling anyone you think might be interested. Thank you all for your support so far!

:) 

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I'm making an album of children's songs with accompanying illustrations that everyone of all ages will be able to enjoy.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:

I'm planning on recording a children's album. I've been working really hard these last few months getting all the nitty gritty sorted, and now I need some support to get it off the ground.

I've set up a Kickstarter page to get things off the ground, and there's loads of really cool ways you can get involved in the album. I'd really appreciate it if you could find it in your heart to share it with all your friends and family and pass the link on to anyone you think might be interested!

Here's the link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1585632262/letters-through-your-door-a-childrens-album-by-dav

Thanks a gzillion,

David :) 

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Some of you may be aware that I play in a folk duo as 'David Gibb & Elly Lucas'. We recently released our second album called 'Up Through The Woods'. It's already getting some nice reviews and airplay on BBC Radio 2 which is always nice. You can have a listen to the whole thing on bandcamp, and if you really enjoy it, download it in exchange for some pennies. 

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Here's the brand new video for my new single 'Prince John'! It's out on the 19th November on Standard Tandoori Records (www.standardtandaoorirecords.co.uk).

It features the best of Derbyshire (which is where I live) and also a staring role by my dog Ella.

Please share/repost/tell all your friends! :)

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TOUR! (sort of)

So I have a brand new single coming out on the 19th November. As part of the release I'm playing a few dates on the road. It would be nice to see some friendly faces at some of the shows. Here's the dates :)

08/11/12 DERBY

The Venue, 47-49 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SJ, 8.00pm

http://www.facebook.com/radarlovederby

10/11/12 NEWPORT PAGNELL

The Watershed, 5 Tickford Arcade St Johns Street Newport Pagnell MK16 8HY

16/11/12 DEAL

The Berry, 23 Canada Road, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7EQ, FREE ENTRY

http://www.theberrywalmer.co.uk

22/11/12 OXFORD (SINGLE LAUNCH!)

TBC

27/11/12 DERBY

Vie Bar Piano Lounge, 20 Green Lane, Derby, 18+, £2 doors 7.00pm

http://www.facebook.com/events/471791556185354/?fref=ts

30/11/12 BANBURY

Also Known As, 54 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5NB, 18+ show

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Wanted: Brass Player/Players

So in October I'm hitting 'the road' for the first time in over a year. New band, new songs, new me. Well OK same old me, but everything else is new.

And these new songs have lots of brass on them. Now I could play the songs without the brass parts (and will probably end having to) but on the off chance that you're:

A) a brass player of any description (except maybe tuba)

B) freeish within the month of November

C) able to travel

D) over 18 (I'm not ageist, but a lot of venues have over 18 policies.. sorry!)

If you think you might be interested send me an email at: davidgibbmusic@googlemail.com

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David Gibb is a very talented young folk artist who I had the pleasure of seeing at Stainsby Festival last year. His music, including this song, can be found here - http://www.myspace.com/davidgibb

David Gibb - The Oxfordshire Brigade

He sits on his windowsill staring at the sky, And wears...

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New Single In September (and how to own my DNA)

I am going to release a new single in the month of September. I'm trying to think of a way of doing this which is super interesting and exciting for all involved.

Possible ideas so far:

1) Clippings of my hair with each CD, so you can clone me and make my clone sing songs at you all day with no rest (if you want him to that is).

2) When you a buy my single, you upload a picture of yourself and I will photoshop a picture of you and me onto the front cover of your special personalised single so we can be BFFLs.

3) 7" singles. (OK I know it's nowhere near as exciting as the other two, but I've always wanted to do something on vinyl....I'd throw in a free fingernail too or something..)

If you have any further (or better) ideas please put them on a virtual postcard and send them to davidgibbmusic@googlemail.com

Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx