Digital Release

We’ve made this – a re-release of the first 2 EPs, with extra tracks and more. RAG006 is here: Connemara Songbook

I’ll be writing about these songs, written in Ireland 1999-2001, over the next few weeks.

New writing

A weekend spent with Julian, working on new music together for the first time in a long time. I don’t want to write another stephenhero record just like I’ve done before, and he wants to work on something new. A happy coincidence that has gone very well so far. Not sure what we’re making but the process is a blast.
Picture of audition for new singer:

Big Dogs Forest

Me and the dog in county Fermanagh, atop Little Dog. A holiday snap for you.

Cowboys and Aliens

The forthcoming movie starring James Bond and Indiana Jones is based on a comic book that came out in the late 90′s, and sadly not the song/album of the same name. In case you were wondering.

Memorabilia

Click here for: Kitchens of Distinction

Live in Manchester 1994. A ten song set, with encores of Cowboys and Aliens and Prize. Good recording quality, and though I could only listen to 10 second snatches without wincing with the pain of foggy memory and missed notes, I think we play well.

Sorry been so quiet. I’ve had little to say.

Watched Vischonti’s “Il Gattopardo” earlier on. The bathroom scene where the Prince stares at his greying reflection and cries had a rather potent effect on me.

*** GIG CANCELLATION ***

Unfortunately due to ill health Patrick is unable to perform tomorrow night at St Philip’s Church in Brentford. The gig is going ahead with Band of Holy Joy and The Bitter Springs. The promoter is kindly offering refunds if you contact her directly in advance:
Helen Martin email: info@helenmartinproductions.com

Manchester Salon

Read David’s take on our shows together here. Includes photos and songs we did. Must say it was an extraordinary time for me too.

Newbury Set List

This was fun. First gig in two years and managed to enjoy myself. Result. Three more shows over the next three nights. More songs to practice. Will try and document as much of this as we can and post it on YouTube. Modern life has its few advantages.

A Lark Descends
St Pierre
In A Cave
…Blood On Books
Crazed, Full Of Hope
Hang On To My Voice
Oh Frank!
Mad As Snow
The Grimy Solution
I Will Sleep

(encore with David)

Close Personal Friends
Prowler

Newbury gig this Friday

Info and tickets: http://www.cornexchangenew.com/events/event_detail/David_Mcalmont/
This is a straight support slot for me so: any set requests?

After all that…

the London salon has been canceled. Oh well. We have instead the show in Newbury on October 8th, and my solo performance in London on December 4th. Till then.