Added on Friday 26 Oct 2012

Been busy, busy busy lately. Juggling too many things if I'm honest.

I'm recording an EP with Robert and Lawrence of the band The Creeping Charlies; which I have to say is sounding great and has got me excited. This is very much a collaborative projects with songs co-written by myself, my wife Pat, Robert, Lawrence and Geoff Martyn.

We've just finished the recording of the first song; though from past experience the word 'finished' is probably me being too optimistic; Lawrence is now talking about putting strings on it.

I'm also re-recording an old song of mine called Tenderness with Glasgow Singer songwriter Dinny. it's a song I've always loved and Dinny sings it beautifully. The last time we performed it - which was at the Troon festival Dinny had a member of the audience crying when she sang it - the beauty of her performance was too much for the man. I'm hoping I can capture a bit of that magic on the new recording; which has a very different arrangement from the original.

I've also got two other new songs that I'm trying to get recorded. One is a song written with Pat for friends we stayed with in Canada a couple of years ago; it's a bit of fun and recounts our adventures at the time.

The other is a song written a while back but which I'm only now getting around to recording. The plan is have Pauline Alexander sing it; as Pauline has a great voice and will more than do it justice. Malcolm McDonald ex of many great bands, including The Primevals is playing sublime slide guitar on the track. It sounds like a hit to me - but then they all do to my ears. :-)

Gigs Been a bit quiet on the live front lately - so looking forward to playing in front of an audience again.

I'll be playing at the Perth Open Mic this Sunday:

Perthshir Amber Festival Open Mic

Sunday 28th October 2012 - 1pm
The Wee Festival Hall"
The Royal Hotel,
Dunkeld

I've played this for quite a few years - always nice to be there and see some familiar faces.

Other gigs I'm looking forward to:

The 'Elvis Presley themed night'

Saturday, 3rd Novembrer 8.30pm
The Griffin,
266 Bath Street
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Come along and hear me sing some Elvis songs. Dinny will also be singing and playing as a member of the Blackwoods.

Supporting Benny Gallagher

Saturday 17th November 2012
Milngavie Folk Club
Fraser Centre,
Milngavie
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It's an honour to support the legendary songwriter and performer Benny Gallagher. I supported Benny a few years ago down in London and it was a great night of music - so don't miss it. :-)

Hope to see you there.

All the best, Jim

P.S For the next 24 hours you can buy any of my albums for only £4.95 including my new album The Innocent. Now's the time to grab your copy.

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