The last ever Acoustic Bites at The Public went really well and was a very pleaseant afternoon. I performed a couple of solo sets and played guitar for Louise Kilbirde and Jessica Dunn.

Jessica is a young singer who usually performs with a keyboard player who is out of the country at the moment, so Louise asked if I wouldn't mind playing for her on two songs. One Rhianna and one erm ahem Justin Bieber ahem cough cough.

Well, suffice to say that I developed a new found respect and admiration for the Rhianna tune, Unfaithful, and that I didn't particularly take to Master Bieber's Pray. Jessica performed them both excellently, despite us only having sat down a played together ten minutes before the gig started.

Also on the bill were the excellent Babajack, spoken word coolness from Spicy Fingers and soul from Indigo.

The best thing about these gigs at The Public was that being a laid back Sunday afternoon event, there was always a big range of audiences. This time my brother, sister in law and toddler niece Lily also came along which I loved. It was lovely to have Lily running around, dancing to Babajack and having a cool time. She also pointed at me and shouted my name whilst I was playing, the first time she's actually said it. Which was pretty wonderful!

It is a shame these gigs have come to an end

Supporting Edwina Hayes

I'm very happy to announce that I'll once again be supporting the magnificent Edwina Hayes at The Robin 2, Bilston tomorrow night. Edwina is a wonderful Singer Songwriter, who's version of Feels Like Home was featured in The Cameron Diaz movie My Sister's Keeper. She has also supported a whole host of amazing people, have a look at her website for more info.

To add to the excitement my friend Sam Draisey is also playing, so I must say I'm really looking forward to this one.

Sam Draisey 8.20pm - 8.40pm

Robert Lane 8.50pm - 9.15pm

Edwina Hayes 9.30pm - 11.00pm

Gig Postponement

Unfortunately my performance at The Jam House acoustic session that was scheduled for next Tuesday, the 29th of March, has been postponed. Hopefully I will be appearing at the Jam House soon...

I Love The Yardbird (and I think she likes me too)

There are a handful of genuinely excellent small and medium sized venues in my home city and I'm happy to say that I'm starting to feel at home at another of them, The Yardbird Jazz Cafe in Paradise Place.

I was there last night playing guitar for Louise Kilbride, I'm there again on Sunday with Matty Pinfield and Mick Jeynes.

I'm there again playing solo on the 26th of April, and very possibly with the band the following week on the 3rd of May.

Last Ever Acoustic Bites at The Public

This Sunday, the 20th of March is the last Acoustic Bites at The Public in West Bromwich.

Acoustic Bites has been running for twelve months, hosted by Singer Louise Kilbride (who you may remember I have played guitar for at some gigs recently.)

I'll be performing a couple of sets as well as playing guitar for Louise and Jessica Dunn. The Public is a big arts complex in West Bromwich, and as well as the free entry gig the gallery will be open free of charge as well. It's a nice gig to come along to, hear some cool music and have a look round the new digital arts installations. There will also be a book, DVD and CD swap. All ages welcome.

Here are the details from The Public website.

ACOUSTIC BITES brings you some of the best live folk, acoustic, world music and spoken word from around the region.

Performed in The Public’s acoustically stunning theatre space.

In the theatre between 1pm and 4pm

Entry is FREE.

Babajack – fantastic folk blues duo brings you stirring and uplifting music and beautiful songs from their recently released second album.

Indigo - jazz standards and soul classics from this talented singer songwriter with a very special voice

Louise Kilbride – sings beautiful traditional songs from Ireland and Scotland. “Unalloyed acoustic loveliness” (Birmingham Post)

Spicy Fingers - words of wisdom accompanied by Spicy’s unique blend of rhythm, rhyme, love and laughter

Rob Lane – talented singer songwriter and inspirational guitarist plays folk and blues to warm your soul...

Jessica Dunn - young performer with a stunning vocal talent...

The Public
New Street West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 7PG
0121 533 7161

New Gigs

Lots of new gigs on the Live page of the website, have a look...