Ok, this is completely unrelated to music... I confess, I'm addicted to sugar. I know it... and more particularly chocolate. Right now I'm waiting in anticipation (well, not just sat here waiting) for my wife to return home with Sainsbury's triple chocolate chip cookies (they're good!) which I will devour without leaving a crumb and will (guaranteed) be disappointed when they are gone, because I will definitely be able to manage plenty more!
It's bad because I'd much sooner eat than drink and it's no wonder I get headaches at the end of the day from dehydration, when I'd always much sooner consume a Cadburys!
Curse you sugar! (in a loving way)
Why do you have to be so good?
Oh well, I guess as they say, the first step to recovery is admitting it!
Think I'll write a song about it... call it "Bittersweet symphony"? no... that's been done. Maybe "Sweet Disposition"... no, apparently that's been taken too by The Temper Trap.
Still, sounds like a good inspiration for a lyric!
Maybe not quite so unrelated after all :)
Wednesday 9 March 2011
Friday 4 March 2011
This weekend's performance...
Just a quick note to remind those who are local, that I'll be performing at St. Peter's parish church, Darwen (Lancashire) alongside local soprano Sarah Louise and funny man Don Banks, who will be hosting the evening.
The concert is entitled "How Can I Keep From Singing?" (inspired by my album of the same title) and will include some great songs, all chosen to uplift, inspire, amuse and remind you that you're glad to be alive!
I'll also be performing several of the songs that feature on my latest album "And I Love You So", which is incidentally available on my website (can you tell I want you to buy it?!)
Further details are provided on the poster above. You can enlarge it by clicking on the image.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday 3 March 2011
Back on air...
Was great fun visiting BBC Radio Lancashire last Wed (23rd Feb), to be a panelist along side local fundraiser Mic Cowgill and actor Michael (Mike) McKell, and to perform live in their Radio Theatre.
It's been a while since I went on the radio, but the lovely Sally Naden who presents the 11 o'clock show made me feel right at home. She's such a nice person. It was lovely when before we went on air she put her notes down and told the other panelists, "I've got to give this young man a hug."
As Sally reminded me on air, we've known each other for about 11 years (I was 15 when I first went on the talent segment of "The Happy Daft Farm", then the morning show, presented by Sally and comedian and presenter Jim Bowen).
After that, I had to opportunity to perform as part of their live stage tour of the show, which for me, as I was developing as a performer, was great experience.
It's been a while since then and so much has happened in between. I get a little polite and quiet when it comes to radio interviews, so I tended to sit back and nod or smile at the panel's topics of conversation (not a very useful thing when on the radio!) - Sally was funny, when off air she looked across at me and said "James, I'm going to have to ask you to stop interrupting!"
I sang a couple of songs that are featured on my new album "And I Love You So" (accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson), which I think relaxed me a little and by the end of the programme I managed to be the more chatty and potentially daft me, that people will be familiar with... even managing to drop my mother in it by sharing her opinion on a certain celebrity's Sunday dress, when visiting once - for which my mother later thanked me "very much!" and noted that it seems she always gets a mention regarding celebrities and their clothing when I go on the radio, reminding me of the time another BBC Lancashire presenter, Ted Robbins had told listeners of when I was performing live with him at Blackpool Winter Gardens and my mother had come to look for me in the dressing rooms, bursting in on Ted in his underwear. She didn't flinch, just asked "have you seen James?" - Nothing phases my mother. Must be the former nurse in her!
Well, the show more or less rounded up, with a rendition of "Moon River" and an opportunity to quickly mention the concert I'll be performing with Darwen soprano Sarah Louise this weekend (Sat 5th March) at St Peter's, Parish Church, Darwen. (Click here for more info) or see next blog post.
Was a really lovely time on Sally's show. I've been invited back to chat about upcoming projects, so looking forward to that. Will be sure to let you know when! :)
Performing on BBC Radio Lancashire
accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson:
Catching up with the lovely Sally Naden,
(BBC Radio Lancs presenter)
Photos in this post by Mike Johnson (mikeseyephotographic.co.uk)
It's been a while since I went on the radio, but the lovely Sally Naden who presents the 11 o'clock show made me feel right at home. She's such a nice person. It was lovely when before we went on air she put her notes down and told the other panelists, "I've got to give this young man a hug."
As Sally reminded me on air, we've known each other for about 11 years (I was 15 when I first went on the talent segment of "The Happy Daft Farm", then the morning show, presented by Sally and comedian and presenter Jim Bowen).
After that, I had to opportunity to perform as part of their live stage tour of the show, which for me, as I was developing as a performer, was great experience.
It's been a while since then and so much has happened in between. I get a little polite and quiet when it comes to radio interviews, so I tended to sit back and nod or smile at the panel's topics of conversation (not a very useful thing when on the radio!) - Sally was funny, when off air she looked across at me and said "James, I'm going to have to ask you to stop interrupting!"
I sang a couple of songs that are featured on my new album "And I Love You So" (accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson), which I think relaxed me a little and by the end of the programme I managed to be the more chatty and potentially daft me, that people will be familiar with... even managing to drop my mother in it by sharing her opinion on a certain celebrity's Sunday dress, when visiting once - for which my mother later thanked me "very much!" and noted that it seems she always gets a mention regarding celebrities and their clothing when I go on the radio, reminding me of the time another BBC Lancashire presenter, Ted Robbins had told listeners of when I was performing live with him at Blackpool Winter Gardens and my mother had come to look for me in the dressing rooms, bursting in on Ted in his underwear. She didn't flinch, just asked "have you seen James?" - Nothing phases my mother. Must be the former nurse in her!
Well, the show more or less rounded up, with a rendition of "Moon River" and an opportunity to quickly mention the concert I'll be performing with Darwen soprano Sarah Louise this weekend (Sat 5th March) at St Peter's, Parish Church, Darwen. (Click here for more info) or see next blog post.
Was a really lovely time on Sally's show. I've been invited back to chat about upcoming projects, so looking forward to that. Will be sure to let you know when! :)
Performing on BBC Radio Lancashire
accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson:
Catching up with the lovely Sally Naden,
(BBC Radio Lancs presenter)
Photos in this post by Mike Johnson (mikeseyephotographic.co.uk)
Tuesday 1 March 2011
And I Love You So...
Really excited at the moment! Have a few exciting projects in the pipeline, so keep a watchful eye on this space 'cos there'll be quite a bit to tell in the near future.
The most recent news though, is that I have just released my latest album "And I Love You So"!
It's available now at www.jamesloynes.com and is an acoustic collection of classic ballads. One of my great passions when performing live on stage are the classic ballads (those songs that never lose their charm).
The album features arrangements by award-winning composer Sally DeFord of Colorado, USA and with guitar accompaniments by British musician Kevin Cookson (an extremely talented pair).
With a nostalgic feel, this is a real chillout album, with numbers including the title track "And I Love You So", "Moon River", "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", "When I Fall In Love", "You Raise Me Up" and much more...
The two have been so busy with their own exciting projects at the moment, but have been so generous with their time. I'm so grateful for their involvement on this album. Thanks you two! :)
You can hear clips of some of the songs on the album on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5027QuRXvE
Also, don't forget you can keep up to date with what's happening, by following me on twitter:
http://twitter.com/jamesloynes
Hope you enjoy the album!
The most recent news though, is that I have just released my latest album "And I Love You So"!
It's available now at www.jamesloynes.com and is an acoustic collection of classic ballads. One of my great passions when performing live on stage are the classic ballads (those songs that never lose their charm).
The album features arrangements by award-winning composer Sally DeFord of Colorado, USA and with guitar accompaniments by British musician Kevin Cookson (an extremely talented pair).
With a nostalgic feel, this is a real chillout album, with numbers including the title track "And I Love You So", "Moon River", "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", "When I Fall In Love", "You Raise Me Up" and much more...
The two have been so busy with their own exciting projects at the moment, but have been so generous with their time. I'm so grateful for their involvement on this album. Thanks you two! :)
You can hear clips of some of the songs on the album on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5027QuRXvE
Also, don't forget you can keep up to date with what's happening, by following me on twitter:
http://twitter.com/jamesloynes
Hope you enjoy the album!
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