Sunday, 28 April 2013

27th April 2013

April 2013 A busy one!


April has been an amazingly busy month both in and out of the studio. Here are a few highlights of the month:-

Biggles FM Radio interview with Alan Waring



Live in April
Sunday 21st: Woking Hospice Charity Concert for Bobby Davro. A fantastic evening of variety with house band Rollacoaster backing Bobby, Claire Sweeney, Gary Wilmott, Kev Orkian, Joe Pasquale and Gareth Gates. Raising money for a very worthy cause. http://www.wsbhospices.co.uk/






Monday 8th April Drapers Hall: Performing in this fantastic venue, even got a chance to perform "Soundscapes". Have a look at the sound-check footage:-


Back to the 80's were also busy (they always are) with local engagements.





Martha High
Performing at Epic Tv Norwich soul sensation Marth High with the Speedometers

Simple Minds
Performing at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Simple Minds rocked out sounding as good as ever. Great band and a fantastic show with a brilliant rendition of Don't You (Forget About Me):





Headhunters
Also managed to get to see a great band at Under The Bridge, these guys are seriously funky and the new album "Evolution Revolution" is a must:






Studio Musings

A number of projects are moving into their final stages, Worked again with the magical Chris Madin on "Broken Faith" Now in the hands of Victoria Beaumont for an opera vocal on top of this rock song, watch this space. Mixing complete on "Where Are You Now" and completing the remaining backing vocals and brass for the forthcoming Rollacoaster album. May will be as busy no doubt. Also we have shortlisted 4 tracks for the Dali EP and now looking for a studio to record the live tracks.

Coming Soon in May:-

Live events with Back to the 80s, Rollacoaster and a trip to France!

Currently listening to Headhunters well "Watermelon Man" is a classic!





Posted by at No comments:

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

26th March 2013

Latest Studio Musings!


A number of projects are starting to come together now including the new Rollacoaster DVD / CD "Past, Present and Future Ten", the first Dali EP working title "Tortured Soul" with Gayle Fraser and Stewart Sibley now looking like a June / July release, prey for some nice weather.



WEBSITE

The new website is now active with new videos, tracks, photos, and Live dates. Songbook 2 is also available on Itunes to download www.kevinhall.co.uk

Clannad!

Was great to see Clannad last week at the Sheperds Bush O2 theatre, Band are as good as always and Brian Kennedy in support was a treat especially after a very emotional version of "You Raise Me Up" which he sung accapella. Was also good to see my friend Steve Turner playing keyboards. Top marks to Steve as the performance was completely amazing and even managed to get 'funky' with the traditional stuff, totally up my street and has inspired one of the new "Dali" tracks titled "Runaway" Watch this space. Couldn't resist putting this clip of Clannad up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJskU0nkv4w

Only one album on the listening list this week, Depeche Mode's "Delta Machine" get it and play it loud, very loud!
Posted by at No comments:

Friday, 8 March 2013

8th March 2013


Back from Holiday


Not much to report this week as been on holiday chilling out in Lanzarote, so apart from pictures of Peroni glasses there isn't much to say.

I Will Always Be Your Friend

Current;y making a lyric video for the above track from the album "Songbook 2" available on Itunes. Watch this space as the video is completed


Back To The 80s - Sunday March 10th Cambridge Marathon


Couldn't resist putting this on here! Was a great break!


Posted by at No comments:

Thursday, 21 February 2013

21st February 2013

Live Dates!

You can view all Live Engagements for the year by viewing the Calender on the website, including dates Solo and with Back to the 80s, Vice Versa and Rollacoaster




Currently In Production

There are currently two new tracks in production "Orbit" featuring Chloe Du Pre and "Where Are You Now" featuring Chris Madin. Keep an eye on this space for an exclusive track and the opportunity to appear in the "Orbit" video which we will be shooting towards the end of March. Chloe is a ball of talent, check out her singing "Listen To The Sound" from Songbook 2 here:-


Currently listening to the "Lifesigns" album which is fab and strongly recomended. 
https://www.facebook.com/Signslife?fref=ts

Posted by at No comments:

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

8th February 2013

WEBSITE GOES LIVE 11TH FEBRUARY 2013

Have a look at the new website which goes live on the 11th February 2013. Have a look at www.kevinhall.co.uk and www.kevinhall.biz

Keep an eye on the site for new details and new tracks and videos etc.

Recording Orbit


Spent the day at Dagobar on 7th February recording lead vocals with Chloe Du Pre for the new track Orbit, written by Gayle Fraser / Adrian Maddox / Stewart Sibley and myself. Watch this space as the track gets complete and for news on the video.

This weeks Performances

9th February: Back to the 80s @ The Sheene Mill www.thesheenemill.co.uk
10th February: Sunday Lunch @ The Runnymede in Eggham, Surry
14th February: Acoustic Sunset@ The Sheene Mill www.thesheenemill.co.uk
15th February: Rollacoaster - Private Party www.Rollacoaster.co.uk
16th February: Vice Versa - Charity Ball at Bedford Corn Exchange

This weeks listening

Currently in the car this week is Biffy Clyro's new album "Opposites" It's great, play loud!
Posted by at No comments:

24th January 2013

Back in the studio!

After spending the last three months finishing off the 'Songbook 2' collection I took the opportunity to go through and see how many tracks were still 'work in progres' and surprise surprise there is at least 10 tracks started or half finished so back into the studio with Stewart to start work on some new tracks.




Recording with Chris Madin a new track "Where Are You Now" Simply an amazing singer, good all round bloke, mega talent and not forgetting new dad with mum Suzy! Please do have a look at Chris's own site on http://www.chrismadin.com/ Thanks Chris always a pleasure!

Saturday Night Sold Out

This Saturday night is a sell out at The Sheene Mill, will be a cracker working with my ol mates Jason Coles, Jamie Trowell and the lovely Kate Mylnar. There is still availability for the 9th February when Back To The 80S are doing a second performance within a month. http://thesheenemill.com/

This weeks listening has been Richard Eliots "In The Zone" A smooth but funky work out and perfect for slow traffic jam in the snow. http://www.richardelliot.com/

Coming February 2013, New Website, Youtube Channel and full release of Songbook 2!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oh3gUhByouI


Posted by at No comments:

January 2013 - Back to the 80s

January 17th 2013

Back to the 80s

Back to the 80s did the first gig of the year at The Sheen Mill last Saturday. New website coming soon, keep and eye on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/BACK-to-the-80S/180117858745532?fref=ts for future dates.

My new website is almost complete and will feature current and new videos, tracks and details of forthcoming events.

Wev'e also found another 10 tracks at Dagobar half complete so that's me busy until April.

Dali have completed a track 'Tortured Soul' please leave a comment or reply to receive a free download of the track.

January is generally a quiet month, and a month of planning for the year ahead. Now we are in the middle of production for the new Rollacoaster video with an imminent release here is the trailer for the the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYwsMJ3heU8&feature=plcp

Currently listening to 'Dog Is Dead' album http://dogisdead.co.uk/ well Trevor Horn did produce a track so what did you expect. Watch out for this band
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)