New Christmas Single Out Today! Reviews, Columns, Videos

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.

And here’s a little video:

“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 Seeger Boo Hewerdine Hothouse 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

Recording! Clips from the studio. Latest Columns, New Christmas Song Video

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 

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NovemberAlso I’ve been writing my music column for the Evening News.  All my music activities plus previewing great gigs and live music.

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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.

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Christmas Single Now Available on iTunes! Headline Christmas Show, New Column and New Covers

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Hey everyone, I’m really excited that my original Christmas single ‘St Benedict’s Christmas Fair’ is now available on iTunes!

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Here’s the music video for the single, some of it filmed around, where else, St Benedict’s Street!

I’ll also be sharing some live performances of the song so do keep an eye on my YouTube channel

To celebrate the release, I will be playing a special headline gig at The Bicycle Shop on Wednesday December 10th. Those attending the gig will also have the chance to get a special Christmas EP featuring two Christmas covers!

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Tickets and info here.

Thanks to Iceni Magazine for this feature about the upcoming show and also to Vanilla Magazine for this article:

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Latest Columns  – Covers

My latest column for Songwriting Magazine is now online and this time I’m discussing the popularity of artists doing cover versions as well as sharing some tips on how to cover a song more creatively as well as looking at some of the most enduring covers. I’ve also started writing a regular column for All Things Norfolk where I share my musical adventures in the area. Here’s the latest one

Free Downloads at SoundCloud

Talking of cover songs, there are some new ones I’ve recorded that are free to download at my SoundCloud page. Recent songs include those by Ryan Adams, The Supremes, Lucinda Williams and many more.

New Video

Performing a live acoustic cover of this beautiful Kris Kristofferson song that I love to sing: ‘Help Me Make It Make It Through The Night’

French Interview 

Interview with this cool French music site all about my songwriting, favourite artists and more. Huge thanks to Claude.

 

Happy Christmas!

Lisa Redford “St Benedicts Christmas fair” from Claudia Taveira on Vimeo.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2014! Thanks for all your support this year which really does mean a lot to me. It’s been a busy year with some very cool things happening; my first US magazine cover, ‘Dreaming in Crowds’ single played on Bob Harris’s BBC Radio 2 show, playing many festivals including Latitude, Ipswich Music Day and Homegrown, supporting and singing with the fabulous Eve Selis, plus starting my regular column for Songwriting Magazine and speaking on the panel at the AMA UK music conference before Maverick Festival.

Please check out this new music video for my Christmas single which was filmed, where else, but around historical St Benedict’s! many thanks to the very talented Claudia Taveira. You can also listen to my recent radio session and interview on Livewire1350 which includes my acoustic cover of Bastille’s ‘Pompeii’

Happy Christmas!! xxx

Christmas Single Available at Bandcamp

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Lots of fun filming the video for my Christmas single. Here a sneaky peek and a little video teaser

As well as SoundCloud, the song is also available at my Bandcamp page  Thanks to all the radio stations who have played the track so far. It’s also being played on BBC Radio Suffolk tonight around 6.45pm on the Stephen Foster show.

New Christmas Single Out Now!

Really excited to share my new original Christmas single ‘St Benedict’s Christmas Fair’ which I recorded and mixed myself. It’s a bittersweet acoustic ballad about saying goodbye.

You can download it here

Also I’ve already been getting airplay for my Christmas cover ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’

Another Gorgeous Christmas Video and Lovely Review

To keep you feeling festive, here’s another gorgeous new video of my Christmas cover ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’ this time with a New York feel. Huge thanks to Claudia Taveira Photography.

Here’s also a lovely review of  the beautifully nostalgic Sessions Productions video from Alphabet Bands. Huge thanks to them both for their great support.
Big thanks to Sessions Productions and Alphabet Bands for all the support.

Acoustic Cover ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’ available as Free Download!

Christmas is on its way and I’ve just done an acoustic cover of a lovely Christmas song, ‘I Believe in Father Christmas’. It’s also available as a free download. Enjoy!