CLYDE'S NEWS
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NEWS 18/July/26: Faversham One Year Anniversary!
I can hardly believe its been a year since Sophia and I moved to Faversham, and it has been absolutely fabulous! I was worried that I would find it difficult to settle and find gigs after 30yrs in London. The reality? I am busier than I ever was in London, and gig at fabulous Faversham venues including THE BANK, and the ALEX theatre. In addition i regularly attend open mics and other musical gatherings.
There have been other benefits too, including beautiful country walks, lovely places to eat and drink, and the friendliness of everyone we meet. Faversham is a small town and its impossible to walk into town without meeting someone you know and stopping for a chat. In fact, when aiming for a particular train I have to factor in 'Chat Time' of about 15min minimum for friends which I am sure to meet in my walk along the way to the station! :-)
Musical highlights? I think the first gig at the ALEX was very special where everyone came out to see us (see news 5th April below). Another highlight was our record breaking live show on Radio Faaversham where we had sooooo much fun! (see news 7th March '26 below).
Better bring this update to a close now.....I need start packing for private party gig with two musician friends at local Faversham private members club later this evening. its gonna be a whole lotta fun!
NEWS 2/May/26: 'Hello THE BANK!
THE BANK is a new bar in Faversham serving wines, beer, and delicious pizza! It is very swish and we were lucky enough to be invited to play there a month after opening. We had a great time and once again our friends and neighbours came out in force to cheer us on. In fact, dare i say it,....we are begining to get a bit of a following after two fabulous gigs at THE ALEX in Faversham which is very much our spiritual home. We are back at THE ALEX on 26th September and we can't wait! In the mean time enjoy the pics and vids below from our gig at THE BANK :-)
BLUE MOON
BLUE MOON
ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
NEWS 5/April/26: 'Hello THE ALEX, Hello Faversham!
So that went really really well ! Our debut gig at THE ALEX in faversham was a stonker! We had the audience in our hands and they were willing us to succeed, a very rare and beautiful thing. All our neighbours and friends turned out for us, and we managed to secure two provisional gigs from a couple people in the audience. We can say with high confidence 'Mission Accomplished' ! Check out the vids and pics below. We are back at THE ALEX on May 9th, so 'No sleep till 9th'! Tix here: THE ALEX
THREE LITTLE BIRDS
THREE LITTLE BIRDS
L.O.V.E.
L.O.V.E.
NEWS 7/March/26: Radio Favesham Live concert MIXCLOUD Blues Chart #4!!!
So that went really well ! Following on from our rehearsal (see below Feb' 26) we duly arrived at Radio Faversham on Sunday 1st March for our live show & Interview. I am happy to report that it was a great success and we had lots of fun as evidenced by our #4 placing in the MIXCLOUD Blues chart where Radio Faversham uploaded the show as a podcast.
We knew we were onto something when the Laurina (show preenter) messaged us couple days after the broadcast to say 'You do reallise that the show podcast is sitting at #17 on the MIXCLOUD Blues chart'?! Of course Wife Sophia and I were estatic and checked the charts several times a day hoping for a #1 spot?!
At the time of writing our MIXCLOUD podcast at #5 so we have slipped back one place, but lets see if we can make that #1 spot. Anyway, we are very proud of our achievment regardless of where we end up, and no one can deny our #4 status on MIXCLOUD Blues charts, so well done us! Have a listen to the show using the link here: MIXCLOUD SHOW PODCAST Enjoy!
MIXCLOUD BLUES CHART #4
MIXCLOUD BLUES CHART #4
SOPHIA & CLYDE
SOPHIA & CLYDE
NEWS 12/Feb/26: We're going live on Radio Faversham on March 1st!!!!!!
A week after Sophia & I arrived in Faversham last July, we went for a walk to explore the area. We came across a community fun day hosted by Radio Faversham DJ's Laurina & Jonathan and they asked us if we would like to sing a song? Of course we said yes, and did a rendition of THREE LITTLE BIRDS !
We asked about the possibility of doing a live Radio interview and performance, and they said they would get in touch. The weeks went by then in February they contacted us with a date! Soooo we duly went to the studio and had a rehearsal to prepare for our live show Sunday 1st March. RADIO FAVERSHAM Player
As you can see from the video, we had a brilliant rehearsal where we had soooo much fun. Never done a live performance before but we are super excited for Sunday 1st March at 4pm! #GottaLoveFaversham!
NEWS 13/Nov/'25: OMG, we're only playing THE ALEX in FAVERSHAM!!!
I'am sooo excited, can you tell? :-) What? When? Where?
Faversham has got to be the friendliest town in the world! When my wife Sophia and I first visited about a year ago we walked from the station and within 5 minutes saw an imposing building called the ALEXANDER CENTRE (aka THE ALEX). We walked in and were greeted by the super friendly staff who explained that it was an arts/community centre and invited us to take a look around and explore.
We saw posters advertising forthcoming community events, and shows in the bar and larger theatre space. We were suitably impressed when we saw some of the big names who were scheduled to play there..... I was already thinking, I would love to perform here!
Fast forward a year, and my wife and I frequented THE ALEX bar regularly for a light refreshment when we moved to Faversham in July of this year. We met a lot of friendly people at THE ALEX including one member of the staff who gave us a grand tour of THE ALEX. A really impressive place....I got to thinking some more!!!!
Being a small town, we ran into the staff member numerous times around town. Eventually we became friends. I talked of my interest in music and was advised to speak to the events organiser at THE ALEX. After a few meetings the events manager offered Sophia and I a gig on 22nd March 2026!
Within a week of the gig being posted on the ALEX website, the events manager informed us our bar gig had sold out, and asked If i would like to play the larger theatre hall !!! In the end I decided to go with the intimate setting of a bar gig. We have met loads of people who have heard of us and are coming to see us, and many who are sad about missing out! Although officially 'Sold Out' has a waiting list.
So, although the gig is not till March next year, I am already making plans. I have decided to invest in a proper PA system which is due for delivery today, nothing must be left to chance! If all goes well, maybe I will get to play the larger theatre hall? I am hoping that the gig will raise my profile and lead to more gigs in and around Faversham, ......so no pressure then :-)
Anyway, I am super pumped and cant wait to step out on stage and say the words 'Hello Faversham, Hello THE ALEX! :-) Click: TIX here!
NEWS 25/Aug/'25: Finding my musical tribe!
Another week another performance! The videos below are from the WILDBOX open mic night at MACKNADE in Faversham. As you can see from the pics below, MACKNADE is a beautiful venue located in the countryside.
The WILDBOX open mic is very friendly and welcoming, and the talent outstanding. For my performance I decided to do a couple Soul classics (I) MOVE ON UP by Curtis Mayfield, (II) INNER CITY BLUES by Marvin Gaye. Both were warmly received by the audience.
As the days and weeks go by, I really feel like I am steadily finding me musical tribe in Faversham. I Can't wait for next WILDBOX OM!
MOVE ON UP
MOVE ON UP
INNER CITY BLUES
INNER CITY BLUES
NEWS 18/Aug/'25: First Faversham home vid! YOU GOT THE LOVE
YOU GOT THE LOVE
YOU GOT THE LOVE
Well, it had to be done didn't it? ! New home, nice location, good acoustics, .....and missus away for the day! :-) :-) :-)
For my very first home video in Faversham, I decided to do a cover of YOU GOT THE LOVE by Florence And The Machine. I have always liked this song, and although obviously not blues song, it has a spiritual feel which like.
The song also lends itself to SLAPPS! my 'new' technique which I am still working on! (See below NEWS 21/June/'25). Anyway, I hope you like it, more vids on the way, enjoy! :-)
NEWS 6/Aug/'25: Au Revoir London, hello Faversham!
LAWDY MISS CLAWDY
LAWDY MISS CLAWDY
Big news, after 30 yrs we have left 'The Big Smoke' for Faversham! My wife and I have been here three weeks now, and we love it! I was initially a bit sceptical (scared?), but we have been warmly welcomed by our neighbours and the wider community.
One of my concerns was about playing live music. However, I soon learned that Faversham has loads of music activity, similarly so, nearby Whistable & Canterbury.
A week ago I attended my first open mic in Faversham at the Market Inn pub, and had soo much fun performing LORDY MISS CLAWDY. 'We've only just begun' ! :-)
NEWS 21/June/'25: Slapps!
I have always admired solo guitarists who add prucussive elements to their playing by striking the fretboard of the guitar, or other parts of the guitar body or strings. These 'Slapps' can provide spicy rhymic drive and interest, and make a nice change from strumming.
From time to time I have tried to incorporate SLAPPS in my playing but without success. But like everything in life, If you want to achieve something, then you have to keep trying. Well .....about a month ago I made a breakthough and managed to play a couple songs with SLAPPS!
The first is the Curtis Mayfield soul classic MOVE ON UP, and the second is the Marvin Gaye soul classic INNER CITY BLUES. I have a long way to go to perfect and improve my SLAPPS technique, but I think I am the right track now. Sooo get ready for more SLAPPS in the future! :-)
MOVE ON UP
MOVE ON UP
INNER CITY BLUES
INNER CITY BLUES
NEWS 10/April/'25: Still lovin' that Spanish guitar! AMAZING GRACE
In my news report from 10th August '24 (below) I described how I bought and fixed up a charity shop Spanish guitar, and played CLOSE TO YOU by The Carpenters.
I am in Spain now, so how am I getting on with it... Do I Still love it? Have I learned any more tunes? YES, and YES! I have changed the strings again since last time and it sounds even better than before! I am loving that guitar and plan to learn more pieces to play on it.
In this video I has a go at playing AMAZING GRACE, a gospel favourite of mine. At the begining you can hear a drilling noise where a neighbour was doing a some building work? It was my best take so decided not to do another take....I had already played it 5 times!
Anyway, I am fairly happy with my performance. Hopefully when I do another performance my neighbour will have completed their building work! I Hope you like it :-)
NEWS 30/March/'25: I Love Facebook Memories!
One of the best features of Facebook is the memories which pop up from time to time. Recently a memory 'Popped' of a long forgotten jam session video from 2017 where I was the guest artist. The jam was at the Bricklayers Arms in Bromley. The video was shot on a mobile phone by a friend (Tony Walker) and featured two cover tracks (1). HOOCHI COOCHI MAN (Muddy Waters), and EVIL WAY (Santana).
Mobile phones were not what they are today hence the sound is not great, and video quality is a bit grainy to say the least! Still, I enjoyed watching my younger self, and Tony did a great job by making the video 'Arty and Cinematic'!
My performance was pretty good if I say say so myself! My guitar playing on my Gibson Les Paul was quite fluid and full sounding through my custom red Fender Blues Junior Amp, and I think my vocals were quite bluesy! Many thanks to the guys on drums, bass, and guitar, unfortunately I don't remember their names! :-( The videos are below....What do you think? :-)
HOOCHI COOCHI MAN
HOOCHI COOCHI MAN
EVIL WAYS
EVIL WAYS
NEWS 18/Mar/'25: Lord Street Band ft Jaiiyay
Lead vocalist Jaiiyay just sent me a vid from the gig i did in Canning Town last December with the Lord Street Band. (See News below 7 Dec). A lovely reminder of a fabulous gig, with a generous funky band. Thanks soooo much Jaiiyay, thanks sooooo much Lord street Band!
NEWS 16/Mar/'25: CliveVoe Showcase CD
I was having a bit of a clearout when I stumbled across a long forgotten 4 track demo cd. The cd was recorded in 2012 with my blues band Clyde & The Blue Grooves. My memory of the session was a bit hazy, so I was curious to hear how the session turned out. The Only problem was getting hold of a cd player? Then I remembered,... I used have one stuffed somewhere on my appallingly untidy book shelf....cue much throwing of books, paper, boxes, etc from said shelf, and there it was....my red Samsung cd player/writer! But was it still working, and would it 'talk' to my new Mackbook computer?.....Well fortunately YES! and YES!
But what of the recordings... did they sound any good? did the band play well?... Absolutely YES!, and YES! I sent the recordings to the band members who reminded me that everything was recorded live with no overdubs, and no more than two takes. We are all super happy and proud with what we did back in 2012.
I'am having a focus on blues with a bit of rebrand including my blues name CliveVoe (see below NEWS 5/Feb/25). I think the demo cd will serve as a good showcase for my vocals and guitar. You can check out two of the tracks below BLACK CAT BONE and FIRST TRAIN HOME. Hope you like them! Full demo cd here: www.clivevoe.co.uk/releases
Black Cat Bone
Black Cat Bone
First Train Home
First Train Home
NEWS 5/Feb/'25: CliveVoe ????
My wife and I visited a friend for dinner a few months ago. Out of the blue he called me 'CLIVEVOE' ???? he had never called me that before! When we returned home I said to my wife, 'I quite like the name CLIVEVOE, it sounds sort of Bluesy'? She agreed and said she liked the the name CliveVoe too!
So, in keeping with with my aim to play more live gigs this year, I have decided to concentrate on my first love which is the the blues. Going forward my blues name is CLIVEVOE :-) !
I have a made dedicated CLIVEVOE page on this website, and a separate CLIVEVOE website and Youtube channel. Links here, Web: https://www.clivevoe.co.uk/home and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CliveVoe Enjoy!
NEWS 27/Dec/'24: 'Canning Town Sessions' Completed !
Well that was fun, eleven videos completed at our swanky apartment in Canning Town! I am really happy how the videos turned out and how my editing skills, and audio production skills have improved. My singing has improved too. I am pleasantly surprised at the improvement in my guitar playing, something I was not expecting.
Soon we will be leaving our apartment in Canning Town and heading to Spain for a couple months. Hopefully our home in London will be fully repaired when we return. Will I do more videos when I go to Spain? ....Yes, loads of beautiful scenic locations to choose from including beaches! Will need to take a few bits out with me and buy some bits too....Amazon ES is my friend!
A new year is nearly upon us, so my thoughts turn to 2025. Looking back I can see that I have mostly based in my home studio writing and releasing music. However, I am happiest when I am playing live, my gig in Canning Town reminded me how much I have missed playing live (see news below). So playing live will be my focus for 2025.
Anyway, all the best for 2025, I will see you on the other side! :-)
NEWS 7/Dec/'24: 'Canning Town Lord Street Band!
Ok, we are still stuck in an appartment in Canning Town but that can't stop the music! The 'Canning Town Sessions' are going really well (see news below). I have done nine videos so far and I think I will have time to do one more. I have learned so much listening back to my singing and playing. Editing skills have improved too!
I met HARRY DEMMON, a brilliant singer guitarist at the IBIS HOTEL in Canning Town where they have a Thursday guest solo artists. We got chatting and a few days later he messaged me to ask if I would like to play a couple songs with his band LORD STREET at Victoria Dock.
I went along expecting to play a couple songs, but Harry let me play an entire set and I had an absolute blast! LORD STREET are seriously funky & soulful as the video shows. It really cheered me up!
NEWS 20/NOV/'24: 'The Canning Town Sessions'
Well, there I was in August getting all excited about forming a blues band with my pal Manu, when out of the blue my home gets flooded! My wife and I have been in various temporary accommodation since late August and we are still not back in our home! (Hopefully back early next year). We are currently in a really nice apartment in Canning Town....curtesy of our insurers waiting for our home to be repaired.......
Soooooo I'am in Canning Town, I have a guitar, a small practice amp, a microphone, and a laptop. I decided to try to make some high quality videos using our swanky apartment as a suitable backdrop! I have made three vids so far and plan to do more seeing as we will be here for quite a while!
I thought it might fun to try and incorporate some looping of drums in the vids which is something new for me. Thinking of calling the vids 'The Canning Town Sessions' ? Anyway, hope you like my latest vid ROLLING AND TUMBLING from the 'Canning Town Sessions' Enjoy!
NEWS 22/AUG/'24: The Blue Stars Align !
So, I was having a 'spring clean' of my computer hard drive when I came across a long forgotten promo vid for my old band 'CLYDE & THE BLUE GROOVES. It was great to see my old buddies and reminded me how much fun we had & the great music we played.
A few weeks later I got a phone call from BLUE GROOVES bass player MANU, to say he was attending a local pub jam and would I fancy coming along? So of course I said yes! Well, It just like all times as we locked into our familiar telepathic groove!
A few days later he called again and said 'Are you thinking what I'am thinking'? We both laughed and agreed that we need to get back together and play some blues in a band!
The two of us got together shortly afterwards to run through a few tunes, and discuss possible band formats/personnel. Early days, but the old magic is still there, and we excited at the prospect of playing Blues together again. Stay tuned!!! :-)
NEWS 20/AUG/'24: What a picture!
SAIFU is a noted blues guitarist and friend of mine for 15 years now. Although I have not shared a stage with him for a while, we still keep in touch via facebook messenger from time to time. One day I got a message from him to say he had made a sketch of me and posted it on his facebook profile. He asked did I mind, and did I like it?
So I went to his profile page and saw the fabulous colour sketch of my with the the words 'Clyde is the most beautiful soulful brother I know'.
I had a few reactions when I first saw the picture. Firstly, I absolutely loved it! It seemed to capture my essence and my wife Sophia loved it too, (always a good sign!). Secondly, I was quite touched by the kind words. To be described as 'Soulful & beautiful' is just fabulous. Finally, I was amazed to learn that SAIFU is fabulous artist, his facebook profile is all about his artwork, and very little to do with music!
Just goes to show you can be friends with someone for a long time and still not know everything that is significant about them! :-)
NEWS 10th/AUG/'24: New Spanish Guitar recital!
I have always loved the sound of Spanish Nylon guitars. In this vid I describe how i got lucky at charity shop in Spain.
My TV was on the blink and a good friend who works at MABS charity shop said that they a good selection of TVs which I might like to check out?
I think you already know how this ended? Yep, I had a change of plan when I spotted the Spanish guitar. Of I bought it, and fixed it up!
What about a TV you ask? Well, I can live a TV on the blink for a bit longer now that I am engrossed playing my new guitar!
In the vid I had a go at playing CLOSE TO YOU which was a bit hit for Karen Carpenter back in the 1960's. Enjoy!
NEWS 1st/AUG/'24: We're On the up: Mo viewers! Mo subscribers! & for the first time EVER... (drum roll) Shazams!-:) -:)-:)
NEWS 27/June/'24: I really LIKE it !!!!!
I must have posted hundreds of performance vids on Youtube, Insta, TikTok etc. None of them has performed as well as my rendition of BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN by my blues hero ALBERT KING.
Prior to this video my best number of 'Likes' on YouTube was around 450, .....and usually I get a LOT less! BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN is currently at 2144 'Likes' since it was published on June 19th.
Now I know 'Likes' are not everything, and 2144 is a relatively small number compared to many Youtubers, but I cant deny the 'glow' that I am getting from this number, and from the positive comments too.
Interestingly, Its also my best performing video on TikTok. I just wish I knew the 'formula' in this video so I can repeat its success. Perhaps someone out there can tell me why its doing well? !!! :-) :-) :-)
NEWS 26/May/'24: Jacqueline Nicholson used my track LET ME DRY YOUR EYES on her Instagram!
Many thanks to Artist JACQUELINE NICHOLSON for using my track LET ME DRY YOUR EYES to show case her ceramic artwork!
This is the first time that anyone has ever used one of my tracks tracks as a back drop to their Instagram post so I am really chuffed to say the least!
Jacquline's artwork is absolutely fabulous and i am so honoured. You need to check out her work now! :-) Her Insta is here: JacquelineNicholsonArtist My music here: Clyde on Spotify
NEWS 10/May/'24: Colourful Radio Airplay! AM I LOSING YOU?
Many thanks to presenter Steve Quirk for playing my track AM I LOSING YOU on COLOURFUL RADIO and for his kind words and support. Steve is a legend in the broadcast music industry and you should 100% check out his brilliant radio shows! https://www.colourful.com/shows/steve
NEWS 19/April/'24: New Music! AM I LOSING YOU?
My latest single AM I LOSING YOU is the last song to be updated from the 'LOST TAPES' recorded in 1990's ( see below NEWS 21st/March/'23). Originally it was a slow song... a bit of a dirge if I'am being honest! I decided to give it an upbeat 'Dance Party' vibe which is completely at odds with the anguished lyrics! :-).
I Have really enjoyed updating the 'LOST TAPES' but now its time to compose something brand new. Interestingly, the only LOST TAPES track to have any guitar on it is LET ME DRY YOUR EYES (see below NEWS 21st/Jan/'23)....Time for some guitar music perhaps ??? :-)
NEWS 19/March/'24: PORTRAIT OF AN INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN
As promised, I have split my interview with Judith Jacobs into 15 Episodes (see below, News 22/Feb/'24). Episode 7 entitled RANDY CRAWFORD can be seen here. It describes my disbelief, when a couple weeks after joining SAY WHAT band, the manager announced that we would be joining RANDY CRAWFORD on her uk tour.....I was totally gobsmacked! The episode series is called PORTRAIT OF AN INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN, and all 15 episodes can be viewed using this link: Episode playlist Enjoy!
NEWS 22/Feb/'24: Concious Radio Interview!
I have always wanted to do a radio interview. When the wonderful DJ Judith Jacobs invited me to do a telephone interview she did not have to ask twice! Originally scheduled for 20mins and a quick play of my track FALLING DEEPER, it ended up being a 50mins wide ranginging interview about my musical life to date, and a plug for another track of mine too! (I LIKE YOUR SMILE). So chuffed and grateful to Judith for having me on her show. I filmed myself being interviewed by Judith, so keep an eye out for that on my Youtube channel in the weeks ahead (YT link on page footer). Thinking of splitting the interview video into episodes posting it as a series? .... eg: (1)Early Years, (2)Claim to fame, (3)Tales of Randy Crawford, (4)The Uni Years, etc ! Stay tuned!!!!
NEWS 10/Feb/'24: Colorful Radio Airplay Listening Party!
Was great to have airplay for my track FALLING DEEPER on COLOURFUL RADIO with DJ Steve Quirk. Iphones at the ready, I was in Spain with friends when my track came on the radio. So it became a bit of a listening party celebration in the sunshine. Many thanks to Steve Quirk for playing my track, and for his very kind words. Life doesn't get much better than this! :-)
NEWS 27/Jan/'24: Solar Radio Airplay!!!
Getting airplay is sooooo hard! So I was chuffed when DJ Gary Spence emailed to say that he loved my track FALLING DEEPER and would be playing it on his Thurday afternoon show! I duly tuned in and only had to wait a few munutes before my track was played along with some very kind words. The show was great so I carried on listening long after my track was played. Thank you DJ Gary!
Still going to reach out to more radio stations and really try and get some momentum going behing FALLING DEEPER....It is after all possibly my finest release to date! :-)
NEWS 1st/Jan/'24: Happy New Year!
Here is my interpretation of YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF LIFE by the brilliant Stevie Wonder. Gonna be covering more classic soul tracks in the future so stay tuned!
Many thanks for supporting my musical endeavours in '23 and I wish you a happy peaceful and prosperous new year. New music coming soon! xx
News 17/Dec/'23: Happy Small Beer!
After a long break I started to release original music in 2022. My first 3 releases were HEAVENS ABOVE, followed by MY ANGELS DANCE and then LET ME DRY YOUR EYES.
None of this was done for money, but it disappointing to see sluggish figures after so much effort. Periodically I would check my streams, but I did so less frequently as the monthes went by. I badly wanted to reach 1000 streams as a milestone.
Just before Xmas I opened my streaming dashboard after a long while, and was delighted to see that I had exceeded my milestone target of 1000 streams! :-)
Some might say 1000 streams over three singles and two years is pretty 'small beer' ......and of course they are right. But you know what? I am happy and proud of my aceivement given that I have zero budget, no industry contacts, and no team. So I am going to celebrate and enjoy my 'small beer' and keep on creating and releasing original music!
NEWS 8th/Nov/'23: FALLING DEEPER Radio Play!
Last Sunday 5th Nov my latest release FALLING DEEPER was featured on Radio 614, an internet radio station based in Ohio USA. I reached out to them about 4 months ago and forgot all about it. Then a week ago I got a message saying my track was to be included on their Cultural Popcorn Show. Of course I was thrilled since nothing like this has ever happened to my music before!!!
Needless to say, I tuned in to the live broadcast and did a little celebratory song & dance routine as one does!.... Can you tell that I was happy??? -:) -:) -;) Wife Sophia filmed my routine and enjoyed it too, thanks babes! xx
NEWS 9th/Oct/'23: OMG, Can it be true?... Yes, he is back!!!
Have not been to the iconic 'Aint Nothin But' blues bar in London Soho since before the pandemic. I was a 'Regular' and spent many a Sunday afternoon jamming with my friends. Last Weekend I got a call from an old buddy inviting my play on a new venture of his. Not a regular jam, but a session where musicians appear by invite only. It was great to meet some of my old pals and get to play an extended set of 4 songs. As Arnie said " I'll be back" !
NEWS 10th/Sept/'23: Pics from ERITHMADE festival Sun 10th Sept
News: 1st/Sept/'23: New Music FALLING DEEPER
My latest release is a reworking of a song written in the 1990's from the 'LOST TAPES' ( see below NEWS 21st/March/'23: The Lost Tapes...)
FALLING DEEPER is unashamed bubble gum soul reminicient of the genre back in the day! Anyway, I have made a lyric video if you would like to sing along? :-) No SPANISH language count down at the start...unlike my last release? !!! Also decided not to use an image of myself for artwork, but instead lovely picture the beach on the Costa Collida..nice eh?! Stream/download links in page footer below. Enjoy!
News: 1st/Sept/'23: I Love Open Mics!
Never been a big fan of open mic sessions... maybe I have just been unlucky? now that has changed! When my local pub 5mins down the road advertised they were starting open mic sessions curiosity got the better of me! I rolled up for the very first session and had a blast! The sound was great, the audience attentive, and the host super supportive. This is what I have been missing for sooo long, and I'am now introduced as 'a regular', just goes to show! Here is a vid of me backing a singer called COCOA performing I'D RATHER GO BLIND by Etta James. Enjoy! -:)
News: 10th/Aug/'23: New Music YOU WANT IT?
My latest release is a reworking of a song written in the 1990's from the 'LOST TAPES' ( see below NEWS 21st/March/'23: The Lost Tapes...)
YOU WANT IT? is unashamed bubble gum soul reminicient of the genre back in the day! Anyway, I have made a lyric video if you would like to sing along? :-) Note the SPANISH language count down at the start? !!! Stream/download links in page footer below. Enjoy!
News 17/July/'23: New Music I LIKE YOUR SMILE
My latest release is a reworking of a song written in the 1990's from the 'LOST TAPES' ( see below NEWS 21st/March/'23: The Lost Tapes).
I LIKE YOUR SMILE is unashamed bubble gum soul reminicient of the genre back in the day! Anyway, I have made a lyric video if you would like to sing along? :-) Stream/download links in page footer below. Enjoy!
News 24/May/'23: THANK YOU TINA, RIP
In the early 90s I formed a TINA TURNER inspired band with some friends, featuring the faboulous Cynthia Massala on vocals. We tore up stages everywhere we played and had a so much fun as this video shows. Thank you for the music Tina Sleep well. xx
News 06/May/'23: BACK IN SEPTEMBER!
Following our fabulous gig at the EXCHANGE last month (see pics below!) my Wife & I have been invited to play the ERITH FESTIVAL at the EXCHANGE on September 10th... how cool is that!!!! And there is more!...We have also invited to play a festival in LEWISHAM on 15th July (details to follow).
News 14/Apri/'23: New Music LIFE IN THE GHETTO
In the early 90s I moved to Southhall in West London where I formed a band with some friends. I was still fresh out of Uni, and was shocked by the deprivation I saw, and the devastating history of Southall following protests on 23rd April 1979. I was inspired to write LIFE IN THE GHETTO.
Watching the news now, I am struck by how the themes I explored back in the 90s, have come full circle. Education, employment, safety, housing. Sad to say, nothing seems to have changed in our inner cities.
NEWS 10th/April/'23:: Pics from our awesome gig at THE EXCHANGE last Saturday 8th April. Sophia and I had a fabulous time and made loads of friends. I think Its safe to say we will be back!
NEWS 26st/March/'23: Got a Good Friday Gig!
Got a nice little gig coming up on Saturday April 8th at THE EXCHANGE in Erith. We are playing in 'The Bookstore' which is a restaurant in THE EXCHANGE building so you can grab some delicious food too! Entry is free. Click on the image for more details. See ya!
NEWS 21st/March/'23: The Lost Tapes...
In the early 90's (when I had hair! ) I deposited some tapes of my original music with my bank for safe keeping. In January of this year I received a letter from the bank asking me if I wanted the tapes returned to me as they no longer do a holding service. After some thought I said yes, send them to me. I am so glad I did! Three Observations:-
1. The degradation of the tapes means the audio quality is poor.
2. My vocal range was soooo high compared to now!
3. I love songs, some of which I had forgotten all about!
Soooo, I now have 5 songs which I am currently re working with a view to releasing this year. One of the songs LIFE IN THE GHETTO is finished and will be released once the artwork is done.
Many thanks to my brothers and sisters from the band UNIKUE for laying down the original grooves on the tapes back in the day.
NEWS 14th/Feb/'23: VALENTINES DAY!
Been trying to learn Close To You as an instrumental on guitar for a while now. The song was a big hit for The Carpenters in the 60's. I Have alsways loved that song and the plaintive vocals of Karen Carpenter. As you may know Bert Bacharach who wrote the song died earlier this month. I thought It was timely to present my interpretation of such a romantic song on Valentines day, and in celebration of the life and work of Bert Bacharach. Hope you like it!
NEWS 21st/Jan/'23: LYRIC VIDEO LET ME DRY YOUR EYES
About 30 yrs ago things were not going too well for me. Luckily I had great friends and family who supported me while I found my feet. The love I received inspired me to write LET ME DRY YOUR EYES thirty years ago! Fast forward today and people are still telling me the lyrics have made them 'Tear Up'! Anyway, I have had a go at making a LYRIC VIDEO so grab your tissues, and enjoy! :-)
NEWS 27th/Dec/'22: SALE! FREE MUSIC!
For a limited time all my singles are available for download from my ClydeLive BANDCAMP page for FREE! ...yes you heard right, FREEE! (click image on the left & jump in!).
And there is more!......My LEGACY charity album is also available at a heavily discounted price of 70p from my ClydeLive BANDCAMP page. What better way to celebrate Xmas than grabbing these awesome goodies?
Grap these goodies NOW & spread Z word! Happy xmas & all z best for 2023 :-) xx
NEWS 11th/Dec/'22: Promo Video Mashup!
As an independent artist I have no money to get fancy promo videos made for me. Sooo, I have had to make my own using IOS apps, Mac apps, free software, and my aging Iphone! They say 'Necessity is the mother of invention' and boy have I had to be inventive, but it's been fun. Check my 'Promo Video Mashup' on the left!
NEWS 24th/Nov/'22: COMMISSIONED! Featuring my track MY ANGELS DANCE
I was commissioned by the Facebook group SEDATE RUNNERS (SRG) to make a video featuring some of the members. I decided to use one of my compositions entitled MY ANGELS DANCE. I am very pleased with the final result and so is the SRG!
NEWS 27th/Oct/'22: Pics from headlining gig Mon 24th at Leytonstone Blues Club. Decided to give 335 guitar an outing. Sounded stella....need play it more often! :-)
NEWS 1st/Oct/'22: Pics from gig Fri 30th Sept with 'Real Deal Soulman' Freddie Hall. Thanks sound engineer Rob Thomb, 'superwife' Sophia, & promotor John Rastall
NEWS 8th/Sept/'22: Nice little gig supporting the fabulous FREEDIE HALL on September 30th. See posters below for details. See ya there!
News 3/Sept/'22: NEW MUSIC! LET ME DRY YOUR EYES out NOW!
News 3/Sept/'22: NEW MUSIC! LET ME DRY YOUR EYES out NOW!
Had a lot of fun making this vid! Many thanks to wife SOPHIA for filming this. All dance moves & Choreography are my own invention! Special shout out to 'Teddy Teacher' for being such a sport!
This track is available in Stereo and Dolby Atmos.
News 16/May/'22: New Music! My Angels Dance
Clyde's latest release continues his exploration of Ambient Music. MY ANGELS DANCE is a mix of spiritual elements including chants and ethereal textures. It also has joyous infectious dance rhythms. Enjoy! The track can be streamed on all streaming plaforms
This track is available in Stereo and Dolby Atmos.
News 17/Mar/'22: New Music! HEAVENS ABOVE
HEAVENS ABOVE is Clyde's first proper foray into the world or AMBIENT MUSIC (How I hate music labels!). An instrumental track, different from the sort of stuff I usually do. But confession.. 'Ambient Music' was a guilty secret of mine for a very long time! The track can be stream on all streaming platforms.
You can read the back story of HEAVENS ABOVE below.
This track is available in Stereo and Dolby Atmos.
News 17/Mar/'22: HEAVENS ABOVE OFFICIAL VIDEO
MOVE OVER SCORSESE! My wife and I are rugular visitors to the SE coast of Murcia in Spain where the scenery and cloud formations are often stunning. When I decided to make an Official Video I thought pictures from our trips would be perfect for HEAVENS ABOVE. What do you think, should Scorsese worry? :-)
News 17/Mar/'22: HEAVENS ABOVE: DOLBY ATMOS MIX:
Surround sound systems like DOLBY ATMOS have been in cinemas for a while now. I have always fantasied about such a system in my ‘man cave’ …dream on! Now some streaming services like APPLE MUSIC are issuing music which can be experienced in DOLBY ATMOS using appropriate ear buds …
When I started writing HEAVENS ABOVE earlier this year the software program I use (Logic Pro x) was updated to included the facility to record & mix in DOLBY ATMOS. After loads of research I thought I would give a go! The learning curve was quite steep but I did it, HEAVENS ABOVE is available both in STEREO and DOLBY ATMOS surround sound. How cool is that!!
If you stream with APPLE MUSIC, AMAZON MUSIC, or TIDAL, you can listen to HEAVENS ABOVE in glorious DOLBY ATMOS using appropriate ear buds. The experience is stella even if I say so myself, with instruments appearing to be all around and above! I have had loads of fun making HEAVENS ABOVE & plan to do more ‘Ambient’ tracks so stay tuned!!!
News 17/Mar/'22: The 'Violin like' lead guitar lines on HEAVENS ABOVE
The Violin Lead guitar was actually very easy to do! It consisted of a VOLUME PEDAL, DISTORTION, and STEREO DELAY and thats it! This simple signal chain produced a huge sound which complemented the track perfectly! The Boss Katana amp was connected to my computer running LOGIC PRO for audio recording.
News 17/Mar/'22: HEAVENS ABOVE: THAT PICTURE!
When I finished recording HEAVENS ABOVE my thoughts turned to album artwork. My good friend and brilliant artist Rob Thom agreed to do the artwork & asked for suitable picture. I already had a picture in mind taken ten yrs ago!
My wife & I have been regular visitors to the SE coast of Mucia in Spain for many yrs now, & have taken literally 100s of photos of this beautiful part of Spain. We regularly stroll the MAR MENOR beach in the day, but one evening we strolled at sunset and had a pit stop at a cafe.
The lighting and view was simply magical as you can see. Cloudy moonlight reflecting off the water, and a beach that looked like the surface of the moon, all taken with an iPhone. The perfect artwork picture for HEAVENS ABOVE!
News 17/Mar/'22: THANK YOU!
Thank you for taking the time to read this page, I know how busy you are! If you like what you have seen and heard I would be grateful if you could let others know about my work. Also many thanks if you have streamed or downloaded any of my tracks.
Also thanks to those of you that have attended a gig! :-)
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As you may be aware, streaming services like Spotify, & Apple pay very little indeed to independent artists like myself. The best way to support independent artists is to download their music on BANDCAMP. In my case you can pay whatever you think my music is worth! Thank you :-)
You can listen to my tracks and download them from the RELEASED MUSIC page of this website.
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