Fun Community Singing Sessions, Running Music Courses, TV Roles, New Live Videos

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Free Community Singing Sessions

I’ve been wanting to do something positive and inspiring for awhile that reflects my passion for music and singing and could really make a difference to those who are struggling with their mental health or loneliness at the moment. I’m really excited to be running some free, fun and informal community singing sessions at the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library starting Tuesday 22nd February 2.30pm – 3.30pm – also at Earlham Library at 11.00am – 12pm on the same day – and then every Tuesday for 6 weeks.

Try these new singing sessions to boost your wellbeing where we’ll be singing a selection of classic, well known songs to uplift, connect and make you smile. No previous experience is required and there is no need to read music. All are welcome – feel to come along and drop in on the day. Here’s a piece I’ve written about the sessions for my friends at All Things Norfolk on why singing and music is so important to me.

Come and join me to have fun, connect with others and improve our wellbeing through a shared singing experience!

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Teaching Guitar for Beginners starting in April

I’m also really excited to be running two 10 week beginner courses in guitar and ukulele at Wensum Lodge in Norwich starting in the summer term for Norfolk County Council. I can’t wait to share my passion for teaching both instruments and to help you learn the basic skills to get you started with playing chords and strumming. More information about the guitar course is here

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Teaching a Ukulele for Beginners Course – Starting in April

It has been really fun, and a new creative challenge, to try some acting and work as a supporting artist recently on a variety of drama and documentary programmes. It’s really exciting finally seeing some of the TV projects that I’ve worked on finally hitting the screen. Now on britbox, “Magpie Murders” which was filmed in beautiful Suffolk and where I played a nurse:

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Also on Netflix is “Catching Killers” – being a cop!

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Now showing on American subscription streaming service Acorn TV is the brand new series of Emmy Award-nominated mystery drama “Queens of Mystery”. It was a lot of fun to appear in episode “The Modern Art of Murder” Pictured here on set in London with brilliant actresses Julie Graham, Siobhan Redmond and Florence Hall.

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“Let Go” Live at the Canopy Theatre, Suffolk. Jason French on fiddle

I’ve been going through some live performances from the past few months when it was great to play again to audiences. Thanks to Rodney Kidd for filming original song “Let Go” live from The Canopy Theatre, Hungate Church, Beccles, Suffolk for Martello Promotions~ a lovely headline show in September 2021. Jason French on fiddle.

Performing original song “Carolina Rain” from a lovely Women in Music Day at The Brickmakers Norwich. Jason French on fiddle. Thanks to Liz for filming.

A live solo performance this time. Always really nice to perform at Deepdale Festival in beautiful Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk. Thanks to Karl for getting some footage of the show on iPhone.

Lisa Redford “Here Alone” Live at Canopy Theatre, Suffolk

Another performance from Canopy Theatre, Suffolk: “Here Alone” with Jason French on fiddle. More live performances on my YouTube channel.

New Charity Song for Dog Rescue

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Please take a moment to watch this touching video that charity Safe Rescue for Dogs have put together, giving an insight into the amazing work they do rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and abroad.

I have written and recorded the music in the video to the words by one of the team Kelly Hare. On reading her touching and heartfelt poem I was moved to help them raise funds and awareness for all the hard work this very small team do to save dogs in dreadful conditions in the shelters.

If you would like to find out more and donate, take a look at their Facebook page. As a small charity they rely solely on the kindness and generosity of people to enable them to carry on rescuing and caring for the dogs. So lovely to see that there has been some money raised already.

I’ve also done a live acoustic performance from home on YouTube and written all about the inspiration and charity in a feature for All Things Norfolk

It was lovely to talk about the song and hear it played on BBC Radio Norfolk this week. Listen again to Rob Butler’s show here at 1.17. Also next week I’ll be part of a fun brand new music feature on his show, starting Monday with an 80’s cover.

One in the Crowd – live acoustic performance

Also now on SoundCloud here’s the audio for ‘One in the Crowd’ Thank you for listening
https://soundcloud.com/lisare…/lisa-redford-one-in-the-crowd

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Lisa Redford in Songwriting Magazine for their #keepsongwriting pledge

I’ve written articles and interviewed acclaimed artists for the brilliant Songwriting Magazine. I have also written a feature in the latest Winter issue. Songwriting is the UK’s only publication dedicated to writing songs. Aimed at songwriters and their fans alike, expect up-to-date music news, reviews and artist interviews as well as lots of practical, hands-on advice.

Very proud to be a part of their #keepsongwriting campaign where they are sharing tips and quotes, as well as highlighting the importance of creativity through these difficult times and championing those who have vowed not to stop creating original music in 2021.

New Song Available ‘From Afar’, New Videos, Live-Streams, BBC Radio

I really hope that you’re all keeping safe and well during this unprecedented and difficult time. I’ve been using this time to be creative and written and recorded ‘From Afar’ at home. The heartfelt song is all about missing our loved ones during this difficult time. The song is only available to purchase at my Bandcamp store ~ thanks so much for listening and any support 💖 
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I’ve also filmed a little music video at home in Norwich and at a beautiful village nearby during a quiet walk. Wesley is the gorgeous springer spaniel – my very able and well behaved co-star! Thank you so much for watching. Huge thanks to All Things Norfolk for this lovely feature

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Huge thanks to Sound and Country Vision for making me Artist of the Day and featuring ‘From Afar’
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Thanks to BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Suffolk Introducing for playing the song this week and all the other radio stations that have already supported ‘From Afar’

Behind the Song: Lisa Redford ‘Anything but Easy’ ~ I love to share my songwriting process and in this new video I’m talking about the inspiration, writing and recording of my first single from ‘Edge of Love’
Huge thanks to SW20 Country – Sounds of Nashville for all their support, it really means a lot. I also recently did a fun live-stream show for them ~ the video and other live-streams are at the Shows page.

Also for SW20 Country I recorded this lovely interview with the show:

I’ve also been enjoying learning and playing acoustic cover requests that I’ve received from fans and friends. Here’s the brilliant song ‘Crowded Table’ from The Highwomen.

Also playing this beautiful Neal Casal song ‘Moving on Without You’

New Music Video ‘Time to Grow’

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As previewed in my recent columns for Norwich Evening News and All Things Norfolk, I’m really excited to share my brand new music video on Vimeo ‘Time to Grow’ filmed by Claudia Taveira Photography. Claudia has filmed a few lovely videos for me and also some wonderful photos. Check out her amazing photography on her blog here

LISA REDFORD “Time to Grow” from Claudia Taveira on Vimeo.

 

BBC Radio Suffolk – In Session All this week

DSCN5623Photo from my live session and interview at BBC Radio Suffolk

Thanks to Stephen Foster for having me on his show. Ahead of my upcoming gig supporting Hazel O’Connor on Wednesday, which is sold out, my songs are being aired each evening this week between 6 and 7pm UK time!

 

‘Reminders’ played on The Bob Harris Show, BBC Radio 2!

Very exciting news! ‘Reminders’ was played on the legendary ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris show on BBC Radio 2 this weekend! It was lovely to hear Bob say that they love my music at the show and that there is a ‘fantastic warmth’ to my music. Coming from a radio legend like Bob, that’s truly an honour!

You can listen again online until this coming Saturday night by clicking the link below. I’m played between The Temper Trap and Judie Tzuke.
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Plus here’s my very own page on the Bob Harris website with photos of Bob and I and it also lists other times I’ve been played on the show and been live in session.
Lisa Redford’s Page at Bob Harris

Also big thanks to radio show Folkcast for featuring Summer on the L on their Summer Sizzler Podcast

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Photo of Bob and I when I was in for a session on the Saturday Programmme, March 2010

‘Q to the 6 Train’ at Queens World Film Festival Today!

If you’re in the Queens NY area today, check out the Queens World Film Festival. At 4pm there will be the Subway Film Series which includes ‘Q to the 6 Train’ (featuring my score and title song!).

Q to the 6 Train movie now on Youtube!

My first film score is now online! Check out the US short film ‘Q to the 6 Train’ with original music and title song by me!

Recording Film Score

Great recording session in West Village this week. My very first film score officially finished! Check out me in the studio recording the title song. News of the NYC screenings of ‘Q to the 6’ by Gabe Rodríguez coming soon.