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“Edge of Love” Worldwide Release 10th May, Special EP Launch Gig, 9th May

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Excited to announce that the new EP “Edge of Love” will be released worldwide on 10th May. It has been wonderful to receive so much airplay for the single on BBC shows from Ralph McLean on BBC Ulster, Keith Greentree on BBC Radio Norfolk, Stephen Foster on BBC Suffolk and Mike Shepherd on BBC Merseyside.

“Anything But Easy” has also received airplay on Baylen Leonard’s “The Front Porch” on Chris Country , Leader’s American Pie and various shows across the world.

Advance tickets are now on sale for a special EP launch gig on 9th May at the Louis Marchesi in Norwich. Featuring musicians who have performed on the record, it is going to be a lovely night. Here is the link

“A catchy, melodic song with heartfelt vocals, reminiscent of Emmylou Harris, the beautifully shot video is a perfect accompaniment to the original song.” Country Lowdown

“Love this new record” UK Americana Bar

“a gorgeous song” Keith Greentree, BBC Radio Norfolk

“I recommend you check this out” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster  

“Lisa Redford has a wonderful voice and writes songs that can melt your heart, and this comes together perfectly in this new single – a perfect slice of Americana/Country.” Belles and Gals 

“She has that particular voice that gives you chills of happiness..With her guitar she knows how to express all kinds of emotions.” Rock n Reviews, France

As many of you know, I love to write about music and in this new article I have written about the inspiration behind the new single “Anything But Easy” for Songwriting Magazine. The feature also includes how the song was recorded and themes of “Edge of Love.”

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Huge thanks to Audiotree CD DVD & Vinyl for the lovely design and duplication of my new EP “Edge of Love” and to Claudia Taveira for the beautiful photography.

“Anything But Easy” Music Video BBC Interview, Airplay for Single and EP

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I am really excited to share the official music video for my new single “Anything But Easy” released this Friday! From upcoming EP “Edge of Love” produced by Jose McGill. Filmed in beautiful Dunwich and Walberswick, Suffolk on a glorious February day!
Huge thanks to David McKenna at Light to Love Productions for filming and directing and capturing such a magic light. ❤️ Thank you so much for watching – really appreciate any shares or comments on YouTube.

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I have been so happy with the response so far and all the airplay the single has already received. Thanks to all the radio shows that have playlisted the track including many BBC shows and Simply Country, who made the song Track of the Month. It will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other digital platforms. It is also available at my Bandcamp store – https://lisaredford.bandcamp.com

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SINGLE REVIEW – LISA REDFORD – ANYTHING BUT EASY “there is something so special and unique about Lisa’s vocals and song-writing abilities from the off. The chorus of Anything But Easy allows you to paint your own picture in your head based on your own past relationships. It bought me to tears quite a few times. The beautiful instrumental throughout make the song connect perfectly especially with the second verse allowing the lyrics to shine through. The final verse of Anything But Easy is very strong and the lyrics are relatable when it comes to being in a relationship and with the thought of letting go of a relationship being so difficult even though you know it’s the best thing to do. Anything But Easy is a very special and unique song that showcases Lisa’s incredible vocals wonderfully.” Huge thanks to Bring Country to the UK for this lovely review.

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Josh Ritter, Brandi Carlile, Jenny Lewis, Patty Griffin..the new single is already in some great company! “Anything But Easy” is 14th in the charts of Wrecking Ball radio, the best Americana online radio station in USA
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EP Artwork

I’m excited to share the cover artwork for “Edge of Love” huge thanks to Claudia Taveira Photography for the lovely photography and Nigel Harris at Audiotree for the design.

Interviewed on BBC Radio Tonight

I have been doing many radio interviews and tonight I had a lovely chat with Stephen Foster at BBC Radio Suffolk. As well as talking about the new single, video and EP, he also played exclusive tracks from the EP. Interview is in two parts. You can listen from 22:29 and 2 hours 15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06zy60x

Happy 2019! Ethan Johns Interview, New Single “Anything But Easy” Coming Soon…

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Wishing you all a very happy 2019! I’m overwhelmed by the continued support and pledges for the upcoming EP – which is going to be titled “Edge of Love” – it looks set to be a very exciting year!

Here’s a little teaser for the first single “Anything But Easy” coming soon. Produced by José McGill from The Vagaband & featuring a host of the finest musicians.

My interview with the brilliant award-winning Ethan Johns features in the latest edition of Songwriting Magazine It was lovely to talk Americana, music, writing and producing at his superb October gig at Norwich Arts Centre. He had wonderful insights about working with Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne and Laura Marling plus talked about upcoming projects with Robert Vincent and William The Conqueror. 
Available at pocketmags.com the magazine also includes David Crosby, Ward Thomas, Janis Ian, David Gray, Rosanne Cash and more.

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Songwriting Magazine winter 2018
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With Ethan Johns at Norwich Arts Centre

PledgeMusic Campaign – Goal Reached! Green Note Show, Radio Airplay, Show on Future Radio

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Wow, my PledgeMusic goal has been reached!  I’m so grateful for the support – it really does mean such a lot. I had initially been nervous to embark on my very first PledgeMusic crowdfunding project but the continued support and enthusiasm has surpassed all expectations.I have also just received the mastered tracks from the brilliant Crunch Recording Studio and can’t wait to share the songs with you soon!In the meantime, if you visit my SoundCloud page you can hear a live acoustic cover of Jason Isbell’s lovely song “Maybe It’s Time” from “A Star is Born”. So cool that it has already had over 2,000 listens! Also at my Soundcloud are rare tracks, other covers of favourite songs, my Christmas EP and free downloads:

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I had a lovely night performing a short acoustic set at one of my favourite venues, Norwich Arts Centre opening for Morganway. Here’s a little video clip from the night.

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#repost @katieh101pics Short video of Lisa Redford @lisaredfordmusic on stage @norwichartscentre #Norwich #livemusic #singersongwriter #Americana #country @Martin guitar #guitar #concert #morganway #countrymusic #singing #stage #ukcountrymusic #song #newmusic #nashville

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I also had a wonderful night playing the Green Note – great sound and a lovely packed listening audience. Huge thanks to Black Cat Music Promotions Limited for having me. Here’s a little clip of original song “Dragonfly”

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Such a great night performing @greennotemusic clip of “Dragonfly” @martinguitar #acoustic #folk #livemusic #americana #country #gig #live #guitar #songwriter #london #camden #ukcountry #music #musician #concert #stage #song #dragonfly #americana #countrymusic #nashville

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“Another powerful finely honed vocalist was a feature of the support in the form of Lisa Redford whose consistently polished material surely merits wider attention…her song structures, guitar pattern and vocal style recalled Patty Griffin.”
Wow! compared to Patty Griffin! huge thanks to Americana UK for this lovely review of my live acoustic set at The Green Note in London.

Now that the festive season is in full swing it’s been lovely to receive airplay for one of my original Christmas songs “When Christmas Comes Around.” Huge thanks to BBC Radio Norfolk for playing it as part of Conrad’s Christmas Carols on the breakfast show. You can hear an interview and the song via the BBC Sounds app approximately 24 minutes in and also here on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06r43h8
Thanks also to Future Radio for play listing the song.  

Almost There! PledgeMusic Campaign at 95%! More from the Studio

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A post shared by Lisa Redford (@lisaredfordmusic) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:40am PST

Recording for the new EP has continued and it’s been really productive and exciting. As mentioned, I am working with the super talented musician and producer José McGill – band-leader of the award-winning Vagaband – who has created some beautiful arrangements and contributed his huge music talent on an array of instruments.

I can’t wait for you to hear the new material. As well as the musicians already mentioned, there is some wonderful pedal steel from Alan Cook – who I recorded my latest Bob Harris “Under the Apple Tree” session with – and also beautiful cello from award-winning cellist Ivan McCready.

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Some wonderful #cello being recorded in the #studio can’t wait to share the new songs! #cellist #music #musician #strings #arts #recordingstudio #musicmonday #video #songwriter #classy #session #original #originalsong #composer #score #musicalscore #sheetmusic

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I also love to write about music and here is my latest article for All Things Norfolk – a local arts and music website. Here I talk more about the process of recording and the amazing talented musicians involved as well as previewing upcoming gigs and reviewing short films at Norwich Film Festival:

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My lastest column for All Things Norfolk  View this post on Instagram

Now at 80% for my @pledgemusic #crowdfunding #campaign yippee! A little thank you from Wesley and I @piano_tearoom #norfolk #pledgemusic #project #dog #springer #spaniel #springerspaniel #music #musician #newmusic #lake #bestfriends #charity @dogstrust_norfolk #dog #countryside

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PledgeMusic Project – 69% Raised! In the Studio. London Show. Radio DJ!

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Some gorgeous #dobro #slide being recorded in the #studio love #recording #newmusic thanks to the amazing Noel @aldenpattersonanddashwood #producing #music #country #Americana #song #original #acoustic #special #songwriting #guitar #aldenpattersonanddashwood #guitar #roots #folk #newmusicfriday #countrymusic #live #session #nashville

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Hi guys! 69% has now been raised for my PledgeMusic project! Beyond grateful to you all. I’ve already started recording and here’s an update from the studio! https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/lisaredford/updates/101647

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Great day in the #studio thanks to @mark_howes_guitar_tuition for some amazing #guitar #music #musicmonday #recordingstudio #americana #country #singersongwriter #nashville #countrymusic #original

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The mug has gone! there are many other goodies still available including a mouse mat, set of concert posters, signed set lists and my back catalogue. Take a look here:

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Looking forward to some lovely gigs including Norwich Arts Centre on November 30th opening for the brilliant Morganway and making my debut at the award-winning Green Note in Camden as special guest for No Coward Soul on December 4th. Stepping up to the microphone! Great session at excellent local community radio station Future Radio in Norwich learning the studio techniques for hosting a music show.

PledgeMusic – New EP Launched! London Show. Meeting Ethan Johns

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Hey guys, I’m really, really excited to have launched my first ever PledgeMusic crowdfunding project for my brand new release! I have some special rewards and exclusives on offer including two beloved guitars and some rare memorabilia from my back catalogue! You will also be helping Dogs Trust as I spend a lot of time walking rescue dogs and their companionship is truly special. Please watch the video and check out the rewards on offer – so appreciate any shares on social media!

Here is the PledgeMusic link: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/lisaredford

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Enjoyed an amazing gig recently at Norwich Arts Centre – Ethan Johns and The Black Eyed Dogs. It was so lovely – and a real treat – to also interview Ethan for Songwriting Magazine. He has been a real music hero having produced some of my favourite records including “Heartbreaker” and “Gold” by Ryan Adams. It was also great to catch up with the band’s fabulous Georgina Leach who played on my album “Lost Again” back in the day – her first album session recording! Look out for my interview with Ethan appearing in Songwriting Magazine soon.

So excited to announce a London gig! Playing the lovely award-winning Green Note for my dear friends Black Cat Music Promotions Limited on 4 December as special guest for the brilliant No Coward Soul. Hope to see some London buddies! x
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Always lovely being on Park Radio – a great radio station supporting local artists. Huge thanks to Andrew Cooper at Sunday Introducing. Check out my Facebook page to see a live video of “Never Was a Yesterday” the third of the live songs I played.

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Two Articles in Songwriting Magazine Autumn Edition, Deepdale Festival

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Such a great day at the always welcoming Deepdale Festival in beautiful North Norfolk. Thanks to photographer Jon Clifton for some really great shots. Check out his work here So lovely to be joined by multi-talented musicians Adam Clark and Nic Zuppardi from Clark, Hartley, Zuppardi on guitar and mandolin.

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It was also great to close my set with the brilliant Matt Watson. So much fun singing the Del Amitri classic “Nothing Ever Happens.”

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Courtney Marie Andrews Interview, Maverick, Reepham Festival, Radio Playlist

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Lovely to interview and chat all things music and songwriting with the brilliant Courtney Marie Andrews for Songwriting Magazine ahead of her fantastic show at Norwich Arts Centre. Look out for the piece coming up here

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My full review of Saturday’s Maverick Festival is also at Songwriting Magazine. A wonderful day of Americana. Feature now includes Danny & the Champions of the World, James Hodder, Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin. Thanks to Michael Kingston for some great photos. View this post on Instagram

Clip from today’s show at Reepham Festival. Lovely returning to perform at St Mary’s #church #weekend #music #festival #gig #acoustic #americana #country #folk #songwriter #nashville #guitar #live #singing #songwriter #artist #musician #countrymusic

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Had a lovely weekend playing the always welcoming Reepham Festival. Thanks to Tim Moll for filming:

Huge thanks to the brilliant Future Radio for selecting me for their September playlist.

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So looking forward to my next festival – returning to stunning Burnham Deepdale for Deepdale Festival. Many amazing artists performing including Alden Patterson and Dashwood, The Vagaband and Shackleton Trio. I’ll be performing on the Orchard Stage on Saturday 29th September at 6pm.

A Performance in the South of France, Festivals, Reviews

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It’s been a very busy Summer already! I had so much fun performing a special acoustic concert in beautiful Pézenas, South of France with superb guitarist Luigi Notarangelo.

I have posted some more live videos on YouTube and also on Instagram. Here is “Call Me”

A cover of “Lovesong” by The Cure:

Following that I performed a lovely headline concert for my friends in Burnham Deepdale. Here is a cover of “Rocket Man” thanks to the audience for singing along!

Just this past weekend I enjoyed a beautiful sultry night playing Stradisphere Music Festival and it was lovely to meet the brilliant Mercury Music Prize winning Badly Drawn Boy ahead of his excellent headline set.

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It was also a joy to perform “Courage” with my amazing student Breeze Redwine:

So much fun performing with the brilliant @breezeofficialmusic @stradispherefestival loved singing harmonies on “Courage” #music #festival #courage #duo #acoustic #acousticguitar #song #pop #Stradisphere #suffolk #singing #harmonies #original #BreezeRedwine

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The day after, I had a great time at Maverick Festival seeing some memorable performances and soaking up the always warm, friendly atmosphere. I also had a lot of fun performing on the Jimmy Rodgers stage. Huge thanks to James Hodder and Tin Can Review for a lovely afternoon of live music.

One of my favourite acts of the weekend were Australia’s Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes – who I also saw perform last year – and I recently interviewed Lachlan for Songwriting Magazine ahead of their UK tour. It was great to catch up with them and also wonderful singer songwriter Imogen Clark. Here is us after their wonderful set in The Barn:

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“This is a beautiful performance from Lisa as she accompanies herself on acoustic guitar with Alan Cook playing pedal steel guitar.” Huge thanks to Stephpar’s Song A Day for this lovely review of my brand new song “I Just Can’t Forget” performed in session for Whisperingbobtv

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“Heartfelt lyrics, great singing and playing. Hope this Apple Tree will bear more of these in the future” Thanks also to Radio Campagne in The Netherlands for their kind words and all the airplay of my music.