Wishing you all a wonderful and music-filled new year. December was a very busy one, full of creative moments. It was really fun to play some festive songs and originals at a solo, acoustic gig at Adnams Norwich on Unthank Road.
Thanks so much to everyone who came along.
It was also so great to be back in a recording studio – the fantastic Ashwood studios in Norwich – after awhile. I added my vocals and guitar to a very special and wonderful piece of music – more details on this exciting project soon.
I also had a fantastic time celebrating the holiday season by running a Holly Jolly Sing-along at the American Library. We sang lots of Christmas classics and it was great to have singers and artists of all ages get into the holiday spirit with me. The American Library will have many more creative events coming this year, so keep an eye out on Eventbrite to learn more.
Check out the amazing melodic and electronic sound of Science Associates on Soundcloud – among all the great tracks producer Phill Coady has uploaded, there’s remixes of my song “If We Meet Again”and a version of Bastille’s “Pompeii” featuring my vocals.
Science Associates “Pompeii” (EX87 Remaster)
Lisa Redford “If We Meet Again” (Science Associates Calm Mix, 2013)
Thanks so much to everyone who joined me for a really lovely afternoon singing timeless 1940s wartime songs at The Forum, Norwich for Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk from The Forum and American Library – Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, USAAF
Lisa Redford Silver Wings Singing Event at The Forum Norwich
It was such an honour to assist with the wonderful Silver Wings exhibition in September and to meet so many amazing people with moving, heartfelt stories to share. So important to commemorate such a historic time and acknowledge the sacrifices made.
The next music event I’m running at the American Library is a joyful and uplifting Christmas singalong. Join me on Monday 22nd December at 1pm to get together to sing some festive classics. This free event is welcome to singers of all ages, fully accessible, and no singing experience is required! Booking required via Eventbrite.
Holly Jolly Sing-Along
I will also be performing live on Saturday 6th December as part of an Adnams big festive tasting event on Unthank Road, Norwich.
Come along and sing some festive songs with me, plus sample delicious seasonal wine, beer, spirits and food.
Lisa Redford “When it Hurts the Most” New Original Song
I’ve been writing some new material lately and here’s a live video of a brand new heartfelt acoustic song, “When it Hurts the Most” – it was nice to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather and play it outside the Mid Norfolk Railway at County School Station. Thanks for watching at my YouTube channel.
I will be playing some festive songs on my ukulele at this free joyous event at the American Library in Norwich on December 23rd – a fun-filled morning of ornament painting, details below.
Let your creativity shine as you decorate ornaments to add a festive touch to your holiday season. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit and create unique decorations for your home or to give as gifts.
Free event. Ages 7-11 years old. Spaces are limited and must be booked by eventbrite:
Fun Ukulele Christmas Medley Video
‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ has been one of the new films airing on GREAT! movies Freeview 52 and Sky 319 this holiday season. It was really fun to play a hotel receptionist in this new heartwarming, romantic festive film
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas. Thanks so much to all of you who have supported my music and teaching during what has been such a challenging year for so many of us. In the words of this lovely Greg Lake song which I have covered acoustically:
‘I wish you a hopeful Christmas. I wish you a brave New Year. All anguish, pain and sadness. Leave your heart and let your road be clear.’ Keep safe and here’s hoping for a brighter 2021.
‘This Fine City’ Live Acoustic Version
Thanks so much to everyone who has supported fundraising single for Future Radio#ThisFineCity a song of hope and community during this difficult time. I wrote the song on my acoustic guitar so thought I would share with you a live acoustic version of the song not long after I had finished it ~ thank you so much for watching and singing along!
I know we’ve been low, living the unknown I believe within these city walls We’ll rise above – it all ❤️
Huge thanks to all the radio shows that have played the song and interviewed me about it including Foz at BBC Radio Suffolk, The Acoustic Cafe Radio Show, Readit Radio Show, Acoustic Routes, Blues and Roots radio (online from Canada), Radio Nowhere (online from USA), Online radio Box.Reach On Air, CHBN, Forest Folk, Radio Stradbroke and many more mentioned in the previous post. I also chatted to Rob Butler for Norwich City show The Scrimmage on BBC Radio Norfolk and introduced the single on the BBC Upload show with Sophie Little: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08zgktw
I also did a nice interview for Vanilla magazine here
Songwriting Magazine Winter 2020 issue.
As many of you know I love to write about music and songwriting and am excited to see my article On Location featuring in the new Winter issue of Songwriting Magazine Inspired by the recent fundraising single for Future Radio which was written about #Norwich I have looked into how location has provided inspiration for various acclaimed songwriters.
The Winter 2020 issue #23 features Gary Barlow, Wayne Coyne, Bróna McVittie, KT Tunstall, Tom Walker, Elles Bailey, Blair Dunlop, Passenger, Mike Batt and more. Purchase through Pocketmags here
A little Christmas treat for you all! Just filmed some live acoustic session songs for my YouTube channel including original festive song ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ which was recently played on BBC Suffolk Introducing and BBC Radio Norfolk. I also played two older songs as special requests – ‘Turn Away’ and ‘When You Come Home’ – it’s been really nice to revisit some of my older material. Thank you so much for watching and all the support this year.
Had a lovely time returning to BBC Radio Norfolk at The Forum to be the studio guest of Keith Greentree on The Big Country Show. We had a great chat talking all things country and favourite artists such as Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss. Two of my tracks were also played.
The show is also broadcast on BBC Suffolk, BBC Essex, BBC Radio Northampton, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and BBC Three Counties Radio and is available to Listen Again from 21 minutes in, after Garth Brooks:
Delighted to have written my first article for iSing Magazine. The ultimate resource for singers. I’ve written about country music, some of the great artists and its history and how to sing in a country style. Issue 21 out now and available here
“just a beautiful number which touches on the emotional aspect of the festive season. Lisa has a brilliant ability to convey that emotion perfectly to give an enchanting performance” Huge thanks to excellent country music blog Belles and Gals, who have been such a great support, feature my Christmas EP and make “St Benedict’s Christmas Fair” as a Song of the Day here
Special fun Christmas show announced! Looking forward to singing my festive originals and also some covers at the cool Blue Joanna in the Golden Triangle. Out now! my 5 track acoustic Christmas EP with 3 originals and 2 covers. Available on SoundCloud
Original festive singles “When Christmas Comes Around” and “St Benedict’s Christmas Fair” available on BandCamp Also my entire digital discography for sale at a special price on BandCamp Have a lovely Christmas!
Some shots from a great time Breeze and I had filming for BBC Look East. Cool to see some close ups of my Baby Taylor! Thanks so much to the BBC for putting together such a lovely festive video for our performance.
The performance is now on iPlayer and YouTube:
Thanks so much to Art of the Song for making ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ ‘Song of the Day’. I was also just interviewed for their excellent podcast following on from One Republic’s Ryan Tedder. Talking music, songwriting & more in detail here. Thanks for listening xx
My article on ways to do a cover song creatively is in the new winter edition of Songwriting Magazine. Tons of features and interviews including the excellent Billy Bragg and the art of the protest song. Plus The Lumineers, Katie Melua, Tom Chaplin, Wild Beasts, punk and more. Something to cool to read over the festive period, you can order it here
Thanks so much to all the radio shows for supporting the festive single and to everyone for getting it, really means such a lot xx
Merry Christmas to you all and a music filled 2017!!
Really excited to share the brand new music video to my new single ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ which is out now. Thank you so much to French fan David Sk for creating this lovely festive video, which features my two homes Norwich and New York City, and thanks so much for watching and sharing.
“expertly performed..is a fine addition to the canon of Christmas songs” Thanks so much to Stephpar for featuring and reviewing my Christmas single at Song A Day. Such kind words. The song has just received airplay on BBC Suffolk and many other shows.
Just had a great time filming at the BBC, playing guitar for Breeze on a special acoustic festive cover. You’ll be able to see the performance on the 22nd December just before The One Show on BBC Look East and West at around 6.50pm. It was lovely being in the very festive BBC Introducing studio and thanks so much to Look East for having us.
I’ve been working hard lately recording my new acoustic Christmas single myself and it’s out today! ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ is all about spending time with loved ones over the festive period and is available at my Bandcamp.
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“If this song isn’t perfect for a cold night in, then nothing is.” Thanks so much to Belles and Gals for featuring the song and also Foz at BBC Radio Suffolk for already giving it some airplay.
Talking of Belles and Gals, who have given me so much support this year. I’m thrilled and surprised to be nominated for Best UK EP at the Belles and Gals Awards. Really lovely for my hard work to be recognised and supported:
“Lisa’s music is a beautiful blend of the sweetest style of country and the purest sound of folk music”. Thanks so much to Building Our Own Nashville for this amazing review of the EP.
I’ve also been continuing to write my music columns and here’s my latest column for All Things Norfolk
As mentioned last time, I’m honoured to have a track on beautiful charity compilation Postcards For Peace among many wonderful artists including Linda Thompson, Kris DreverPeggy SeegerBoo HewerdineHothouse Flowers. Also features ‘Courage’ (piano version) the debut single I wrote for Breeze Redwine. It is officially released next February but you can buy it now from the PFP website and all money will go directly back into the charity. Would make a great Christmas present! So wonderful it managed to raise the funds needed.
26 songs of war and peace, of hope and of love, of living life to the full, of not giving up and of having the courage to face adversity..
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and thanks so much for all the support, it really means a lot and keeps me creating music! xxx
It’s been a really productive time this past month as I’ve been in the studio recording some songs which I can’t wait to share with you! I’ve recorded a few songs with Jose McGill who is the singer and guitarist of renowned band The Vagaband and he has been adding some lovely subtle instrumentation. Noel Dashwood, who recently performed with me at OPEN when we supported Eliza Carthy, has also contributed his wonderful dobro as well as ukulele, harmonies and harmonica. The mixes are already sounded great and I’ve posted some little video clips from the studio on my Instagram
Also I’ve been writing my music column for the Evening News. All my music activities plus previewing great gigs and live music.
It’s that time again! My Christmas single ‘St Benedict’s Christmas Fair’ is available on iTunes and Bandcamp ~ here’s a new live video, performing the song unplugged.
Hey everyone! thank you so much to all who have bought the Christmas single. It’s exciting that ‘St Benedict’s Christmas Fair’ has been featured on many festive playlists. This weekend it was included on Amazing Radio’s The Front Porch’s Christmas Special. Listen again here . It’s also included in the Folkcast Christmas Selection Box and International Americana Music Show Festive special. Thanks also to Wrecking Ball, W21, Chris Country, Folkspot, Keeping it Country, BBC Radio Norfolk, Future Radio, Clare Morris Fm and any I’ve forgotten! to all the radio shows and DJ’s that have interviewed me and played the single, the support means such a lot!
Huge thanks also to Mustard TV for coming down to my headline show at The Bicycle Shop. My recent performance is available to watch on demand for a few days (pics above). Singing a Christmas classic at the end of Part 3! Watch online here.
Something to listen to as you wrap your presents! Here’s a new interview now online from the lovely Journey of Discovery podcast. Chatting about my Christmas single, music and more. Huge thanks to Linda Conway for her support. The hour special also includes some lovely holiday music by Mindy Smith, Rosie Thomas and Neil Halstead. Here’s what Linda says:
‘My radio show Journey of Discovery has just put up it’s latest episode featuring the talents of the lovely Lisa Redford. Featured is an interview and some lovely, new christmas music! Well worth a listen you music lovers out there! Thanks Lisa!’
Interview from BBC Radio Norfolk
Thanks so much to everyone who came along to the Christmas show, bought the special Christmas EP, and for making it such a lovely evening (and also for the great singalong!). Here’s an interview I did before the gig about my Christmas single release. Huge thanks to David at EDP 24. The single even made the news headlines, see above!
I’ve added lots of festive performances on my YouTube Channel
Here’s an unplugged acoustic cover of a stunning Joni Mitchell song. I enjoyed performing it at the Christmas gig and a live version appears on my Christmas EP.
