Gigs... no, seriously... Gigs!

I'm actually playing a few shows over the next few months.

I haven't played live to an audience for at least 12 months, which is shocking. Things are wrapping up in Jono's studio at least until we find some interest in the tunes, so I'm hungry to get out there again.

Of course, the big one is the Grassroots Festival on 23 August with Xavier Rudd, which will be immense. Down at the Green Hut, St Ouen, overlooking the waves. Ben Howard, a very talented singer songwriter is also supporting - if you can, check out his MySpace page, his tunes are awesome - great voice and he has that percussion thing on the guitar down to a fine art. Xavier will be playing just as the sun starts to set.

Below: The man himself, tearing up his didgeridoos.

Tickets are £18 and all proceeds go to Surf Aid International, plus the whole event is Eco-Friendly and revolves around an Eco-Village (Free Entry), promoting healthy living, recycling and conservation. You even get the chance to win prizes if you car share or cycle down to the event. There's a Beach Clean in the morning, surfing all day, the Eco-Village is open all afternoon and of course the open air concert closes the day out. 

30 August, I'm playing a very unusual gig in the Chapel at La Hougue Bie. 

Imagine this if you will. 2000 years before the pyramids existed, a Neolithic tomb was built into a mound. Then, a few thousand years later (about 4000 actually), a medieval chapel was built on top of this mound. During the occupation of Jersey by the Germans during WWII, they decided to build an underground bunker right next door - so you can imagine this is a pretty wild tourist attraction as far as touristy attractions go. You definitely get a vibe when you crawl into the mound, there's an ancient magic in there.

Anyway, I will playing an acoustic set, slap bang in the chapel. 

Below: La Hougue Bie - you can see the entrance to the tomb at the bottom. 

Early September, I'm back at the Jersey Arts Centre, splitting a show with Matt McManus.

And in a few weeks (date to be confirmed) I am playing in the Cafe at the Arts Centre as part of an acoustic showcase Matt is putting together over the summer.

Check out my MySpace page, as I have put some demos of the studio tracks up on the music player.