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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:54:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>I&#x27;m still here&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/91ac49a338c4dd618a9e78f329c42dda-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/91ac49a338c4dd618a9e78f329c42dda-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm very happy this Cotswolds composer is giving me the chance to shine on his work.   I really do recommend you give his albums a listen on the usual streaming platforms.   I must admit, I quite like listening myself - there are a few without guitar, which tend to be beautiful salads, but the rest are very well thought out compositions that show how is songwriting comes straight from his inner soul.


My own work, for my latest single and start of my fourth album, both named Feckam Hall, has been on hold during the work I've completed for Kylolus, but I will start very soon.   This latest work, will differ from previous, in as much as, it will be more raw, punchier and feature more singing from myself. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lost in a Moment</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2024-04-12T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/fd91712e3d14a22312a5b206b6700f9b-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/fd91712e3d14a22312a5b206b6700f9b-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If I say so myself, I am quite proud of the guitar work on there and the sound has come just right (in my humble opinion!).


...I have so many ideas and started laying down some tracks, but yet to polish the "first one off" to get the ball rolling properly. ...  As it will feature the vocals of yours truly, extra time, effort and extortionate amounts of covering up will be required.   I only normally sing compositions that are light hearted (which is why I got Andrew James to sing the serious song "I Wonder" on my last album).   Anyway, I've taken the song by the horns and will battle until it gets to the points where you won't have to insert cheese in your ears, as in 'Ello 'Ello.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kylolus</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-07-28T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ee586d2b5a4842e4f6f01835109f2a2e-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ee586d2b5a4842e4f6f01835109f2a2e-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Teaming up with vocalist Andrew James and guitarist Steve Skidmore, Kylolus aims for top-quality recordings and enjoyable creative processes.&rdquo;


Murray released his second album &ldquo;Tears Run Dry&rdquo; in July and is a testament to his amazing, prolific song writing. 

...With regards to my own music, I am planning the writing and recording of my fourth album, &ldquo;Feckem Hall&rdquo; which I have scheduled to release in 2025. ...  I have three tracks already in the works and the album will be produced with minimal production enhancements. ...  A word of warning - I will be singing the vocals on this album, so as in the sitcom Hello Hello, get the cheese out!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Big Secret Sound</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2023-04-14T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/876c75293bbf6ac196538cfb4ee5c272-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/876c75293bbf6ac196538cfb4ee5c272-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Please check it out on Spotify, Apple Music etc. 

...I am very pleased with the success of my third album, Friends & Family Vol 2.   If you haven&rsquo;t listened to it yet, please do.   It&rsquo;s available on all streaming platforms or on CD from my Merch page.   I&rsquo;ve released several tracks from the album as Singles and you can check out their associated videos on my Video page. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New single release for October</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-10-10T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/accb2a6baa8906ab0ea2a9af05250a04-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/accb2a6baa8906ab0ea2a9af05250a04-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[That makes for some great Monday outings including National Trust visits followed by picnics with wine induced shenanigans (see the single's artwork) or lunch at some lovely pubs. ...  When I completed my second album, 'Friends & Family', I knew I would have to produce another, volume 2, for lovely friends like these who were not on the first volume.   In fact, I still have so many lovely friends and family members for whom I did not write a composition for, but rather than a "volume 3", I am starting work on 'Feckem Hall' whcih be a much more raw album, geared towards playing live (e.g. how could I play 'Masala Magic' live without a bhangra band!).


...<iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *;" frameborder="0" height="450" style="width:30%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.music.apple.com/gb/album/aunty-bulgaria-single/1647902082"></iframe>&nbsp&nbsp<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/5WrRfhQAUJh7wXEhQAoWpN?  utm_source=generator" width="30%" height="450" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture"></iframe>&nbsp&nbsp<iframe id='AmazonMusicEmbedB0BH17J16C' src='https://music.amazon.co.uk/embed/B0BH17J16C/?]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Streams and Competition</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-06-07T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/8aaaff9b5437a52c2de57e4aa0105b0e-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/8aaaff9b5437a52c2de57e4aa0105b0e-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are some great people out there promoting Indie Music and us musicians are very grateful to all of them.


...Two people got it right - Martyn Pope and Sam Fitzgibbons and upon drawing from a hat, Sam was the winner! ...  Also, I asked to see which track from the album everyone would like a video of.   "Monday Is Calling" won and you can see it now on the Videos page here&hellip;


So until next time, many thanks for helping me with the streams etc., it is very much appreciated!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10 days after release&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-05-14T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/52f437d6588d43118da0947c5c76ee7f-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/52f437d6588d43118da0947c5c76ee7f-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aunty Bulgaria reached #37 in the global Hypeddit Rock charts; A&R Factory gave a terrific review of the single, released ahead of the album (see foot of this feature); an Interview with Texas based Rockindocradio, etc.


...Smethwick-based guitarist Skidders takes us to a happy place on '...y Bulgaria' - Independent Music - New Music - Music Industry Blog 14/05/2022, 14:30


...Taken off his brand new album that is due for a 4th May release, Skidders returns with the instrumental gem that will have you sliding your sunglasses on and living life to the fullest with &lsquo;Aunty Bulgaria&lsquo;.


...Bringing us his West Brom toughness and blessing us with something so calm and catchy at the same time, this is a single that shall have you tapping your feet and clicking your fingers in utter delight from the humble Skidders. 

...Smethwick-based guitarist Skidders takes us to a happy place on '...y Bulgaria' - Independent Music - New Music - Music Industry Blog 14/05/2022, 14:30
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Album Photo Shoot</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-04-28T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3bbc524cc047846e82f7adbd5be195c2-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3bbc524cc047846e82f7adbd5be195c2-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Armed with my trusty 50th Anniversary Strat and Martin OMC Aura, a few changes of clothes and a hat or two, the session got well underway. ...  I opted to take about three themes of clothing, which amounted to 3 coats, 3 trousers, 5 tee-shorts and about 12 shirts. 

...I am based in Warwickshire but I do find myself travelling across the UK to capture my clients special moments in beautiful locations.   After much experience in the photography industry I have decided that the time is now right to set up on my own. 


...I am trained to work in both a studio environment and location, working with clients and models for the past six years. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Three weeks and two days&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-04-11T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3c1c083e634a1efd506624d8f8cd4d30-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3c1c083e634a1efd506624d8f8cd4d30-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Of course, you know all too well I cannot sing, so track three is a real treat with the addition of Cotswold's legend, Andrew James' vocals and keyboards. ...  Amazingly, it is an album I like playing to myself which although sounds immodest, I am able to separate myself from the authoring and recording and listen to it as a "listener". ...  I know I really can't stand hearing myself sing, which is why I only sing on flippant songs, i.e. Just Boozin' and Nanu Nanu!


Aunty Bulgaria and I Wonder have already both been released as singles and Achill Island is available to download now from streaming platforms, as a "teaser". 

...Ok, so I'm being big headed but I like to think of it more as pride lol (can you use "lol" in a Blog?). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Friends &#x26; Family Vol. 2 finished&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2022-02-08T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6fb02cf78d7e5d1e06855f762e203e31-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6fb02cf78d7e5d1e06855f762e203e31-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As eclectic as ever, the album features rock, blues, jazz, C&W and even Celtic flavours of music.   Pre-release CDs will be available soon and digital versions can be pre-purchased from 4th April.   I am incredibly happy with this album and can't wait for you to listen too.


Keep safe, Skidders]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New single for January</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-12-01T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/9fbedda042ce0157af4a51fdc6fc19db-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/9fbedda042ce0157af4a51fdc6fc19db-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's title is "Aunty Bulgaria" and is dedicated to a Bulgarian friend of ours - Aneta. ...  We've had some wonderful outings together, including a great holiday in the south of France, where we shared a common passion in Cannes - oysters!


"Friends & Family Vol. 2" has allowed me to write songs for more people I couldn't get on the album released this year and Aneta is just one of those friends or family, I had to include.   Already, "I Wonder" was released as a single from the album in August, dedicated to my lovely wife - I couldn't miss her out!   And also on the new album will be a song written for our second daughter - I hope she likes it.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Stories by Kylolus</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-10-12T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a61989e3d537bd578a8f025a7e63327b-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a61989e3d537bd578a8f025a7e63327b-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA["I enjoy working with local singers and studio producers to develop these recordings, and I am always happy to hear from other artists seeking to adopt original material, or wanting to collaborate with the origination of melody or lyrics. 


Thank you for visiting my page; I hope that you will find some songs here that connect with you.   Most are ballads that describe the everyday challenges, aspirations, regrets or triumphs that life brings to all of us.   The lyrics are shown in the info section for each of the songs."


Check out New Stories and Kylolus' other music here&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>I Wonder - summer love song</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-07-22T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/f459e490ef8262bf6f8cdb5808909154-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/f459e490ef8262bf6f8cdb5808909154-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[But as a love song, and with my vocals, I really could not to it justice - hence the addition of Andrew James' incredible vocals.   Together with the bass, mixing and mastering of the amazing Paul Hogg, although a simple song, it is one I am most proud of.   I thank Andrew & Paul from the bottom of my heart and I really hope you will like it as much as I do.


Further information here&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Album Released &#x26; Radio Plays</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-05-04T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d6a644bd99b8972a92d1fb9716fd5a32-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d6a644bd99b8972a92d1fb9716fd5a32-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[played on Rock-Radio.uk, the Walrus & Carpenter Show, Pop radio UK,  Rock n Blues By Hughes Show and in the USA, The Rawk Dawg Show.   So all in all, quite a successful launch!


Not only that, but a lovely video from the brilliant Chris Kamara!   Thanks Kammy for those kind words - you're a legend!


For more information on the album, head here&hellip;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New video from album Friends &#x26; Family</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-04-01T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/8b0889869558232f729248baed054320-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/8b0889869558232f729248baed054320-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[was written for my daughter, Natasha.


Also available 4th April on Apple Music/iTunes will be the track 'Sammi's Song' available to play and purchase ahead of the alines release.   Exciting times!


In the meantime, keep safe, Skidders]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Single Released today &#x26; Album CDs printed</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-03-01T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3ae215eb7394a6969269380ddece6cc7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/3ae215eb7394a6969269380ddece6cc7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And today, Skidders' first single of 2021 is released, Powerful Pierre (see news update 28th January here&hellip;).   Available now on all digital streaming platforms or if you can wait, on 4th May, the single will be found as track 1 of Friends & Family.   You can also check out right now, the single's video on YouTube here&hellip;


Stay safe, Skidders x]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Powerful Pierre video and single launch</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-02-15T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/4ed9242cfd879046b6f170869079472d-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/4ed9242cfd879046b6f170869079472d-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[accompany Pierre's single release 1st March, is a brand new video on YouTube that you can view and listen to right now. 

...As I mentioned in the last update, 'Friends & Family' will be released 4th May, exactly 6 years after 'Skidderslectric' and will be available on all mainstream digital streaming platforms.   Available to pre-purchase from 4th April, "Sammi's Song" will be available to download on 4th April, ahead of the album's release.   Of course, this is a song I wrote for my Bukechi partner, Sammi Roberts, n&eacute;e Houston.   As with all songs on the album, I am more than pleased with the final result of this track and I am sure Sammi will love it.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Single and release date for Friends &#x26; Family Vol 1</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-01-28T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a058a02893be34373b2e9366b697dda9-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a058a02893be34373b2e9366b697dda9-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We worked together at a computer company, but he later left and did his Yachtmaster qualifications, enjoying sailing around the likes of the Solent, where he lived close to.   With his love of motor bikes, he bought "Armours" - a company making stainless steel exhausts etc for vintage motor bikes. ...  He ran this company right up until he became ill and we very sadly lost Peter. ...  He was also one of the funniest people I have known - his humour spared no mercy for the subject in question. 

...So I am releasing, before the album release (now confirmed as 4th May 2021), 'Powerful Pierre' as a single in his honour, 1st March. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Friends &#x26; Family to be released soon&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2021-01-21T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/42cffcd45733614b59d202b2a1f407c9-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/42cffcd45733614b59d202b2a1f407c9-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[However, it got to the point where there were too many for a single album, so Friends & Family now becomes a "Friends & Family Volume 1" with Volume 2 to come out later this year or early next year.


I haven't decided yet whether Volume 2 will, like Volume 1, be "non-electric guitar" or a mix of electric and acoustic-led tracks.   I am currently thinking it will be a mix. 5 of the tracks for Volume 2 are already completed and another 6 will be written and recorded to make up what now seems to be my regular target of 11 tracks on each album.


I'm thinking of releasing the Volume 1 track list out soon, so those to whom the tracks are dedicated, can see their names in lights! ...  It stands a good chance you will be included on Volume 2, which has already been set it stone "dedicatee wise", so you could be there already waiting to be mixed and mastered. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nanu Nanu shares BBC playlist with Lady Gaga&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-12-17T20:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/5a7275d9db11e0042c0646e618243c6c-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/5a7275d9db11e0042c0646e618243c6c-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And what an amazing playlist I shared the evening's music with. 

...Very probably not - but many thanks to all of you who are supporting my single.   If you haven't downloaded 'Nanu Nanu' yet for just 79p on iTunes, on Spotify etc., please support Indie music here&hellip;


You can listen to Brody's show here&hellip; until 12th January 2021 and here's the Playlist:


Have a fabulous Christmas and a great New Year - we deserve it after 2020. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Single&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-12-01T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/441798b931797d1ac2df9ab4a69abfa7-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/441798b931797d1ac2df9ab4a69abfa7-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Started exactly 2 years ago to the day, "Nanu Nanu" is a Rockabilly tribute to both Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll - and believe it or not, my mother-in-law - Thelma O'Brien.   I must say I am probably one of the more fortunate of son-in-laws, as Thelma is originally from India and cooks amazing curries! 

...I also have to take my hat off to Elvis Presley - I have not always been a great fan, but have leaned towards his music recently, particularly as I listen to more musical roots.


...A huge thanks must go out for some wonderful people who helped me finish the single off to a level I couldn't have achieved by myself.   Firstly to Hannah Tobin for some lovely rock 'n roll / boogie woogie piano (at which she excels); percussion from the highly talented (usually singer & keyboard player) Andrew James; and last but certainly not least, Paul Hogg for mastering and making the music sound at least twice as good!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Christmas is nearly here&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-11-23T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/0e8f24cf1cb05e65de74da9d6baf985a-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/0e8f24cf1cb05e65de74da9d6baf985a-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[But when daughter number two asked what I wanted for my birthday, I thought a strap worthy of my Martin 28 OM would be rather nice. 

...We made those two hides into twenty two straps and simultaneously received the news from the tannery that they wouldn't be continuing to produce this particular variant of the leather. ...  It's very similar to the one you see on the site in that it's the same colour and exactly the same leather, but its a matt appearance to the surface. 

...And what a superb birthday present from my daughter it did make, as you can see in the above photo. 

...With Christmas approaching, many months after, I thought I'd give Grant a shout to see if there was anything occurring on their new line. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hi y&#x27;all. Sorry for long delay since last update - I&#x27;m still here&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2020-09-15T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/67c12b0ccdc0e55dbf7277a3c58b057f-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/67c12b0ccdc0e55dbf7277a3c58b057f-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since my last post, I've done some gigs and videos with my lovely Bukechi partner, Sammi.   Check out a cover video of Bonnie Raitt's "I can't make you love me" here&hellip;


I've also been collaborating with Andrew James doing some session work and joint covers, which has been very enjoyable.


In the meantime, keep safe!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Great Reviews&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2015-07-09T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/213b771d41517b40d2b3e2933575cbc5-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/213b771d41517b40d2b3e2933575cbc5-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo;Skidderslectric &ndash; complete with heavy, creative guitar playing&rdquo;, Independent Music News 24 (link); &ldquo;Skidderslectric seems to fit Skidders&rsquo; frantic guitar runs, his sonic bends, his unique phrasing, and his sweet-hot tone like a glove&rdquo;, Tunedloud!   (link); Album score 83%, Red Headed Flea (link).   Skidderslectric went number one in the Aurovine Charts (link) and ranked 2nd in Reverberation of Artists shortly after release of Skidderlectric.


If you haven&rsquo;t heard Skidderslectric yet, you can now on the Music page of this site.   Thank you to everyone for making the album such a success!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Skidderslectric Release&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2015-05-04T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/55cf764e54ec5313dcbe9ede8eeefc3a-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/55cf764e54ec5313dcbe9ede8eeefc3a-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Also in CD format, including Digital Booklet and Just Boozin&rsquo; video for just &pound;7.99 from the Store. 

...&nbsp; &ldquo;Earthy Electric Guitar at it's finest, Skidders' Stunning New Album - Skidderslectric" quote from Aurovine, Music website.


&nbsp; &ldquo;This is really good.   I wanted to play air-guitar&rdquo; - Brody Swain, after playing tracks from the album on BBC Introducing.


You can listen right now to Skidderslectric on the Music page.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Just Boozin&#x27; with Mrs Skidders&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2015-03-21T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/86064b5ebb9d07e7f1cb224c2d4738c7-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/86064b5ebb9d07e7f1cb224c2d4738c7-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The video is to accompany the only song on the album with vocals - Just Boozin&rsquo; - and can be watched now on the Video page...   Steve&rsquo;s long suffering wife, Terryann, was coerced into singing on it - and a very good job she did too!   Unfortunately for Skidders, the videoing meant having to drink copious amounts of the Tiger beer in order to make the filming look as realistic as possible. 

...Once Mastered, the CDs will be ordered and songs submitted to iTunes, then a release data will be provided.   Until then, do please enjoy the video and you might even be able to get a crafty preview of the songs on the Music page...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Debut album finished&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2015-02-20T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6e196ecb2229909098ff52225b950c29-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6e196ecb2229909098ff52225b950c29-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[No doubt you will have already heard of Paul from his collaboration with Skidder&rsquo;s daughter, Anatasha and her self-titled album. ...  Started around 2009, the album consists of eleven self-penned songs - all instrumental with the exception of one track called &ldquo;Just Boozin&rsquo;&rdquo; features Skidders&rsquo; wife - the long suffering Terryann!

...This track is all about one of Skidders&rsquo; favourite pastimes - drinkin&rsquo;! ...  Whilst they are off to Paul for &lsquo;mixing&rsquo;, most of these titles songs will need to be given titles.   So, if you have any ideas, why not make me suggestions on Skidders&rsquo; Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/skiddersmusic]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Big month of June&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2014-06-08T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/aee0dca83ed9da8891f1f29dc53937bd-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/aee0dca83ed9da8891f1f29dc53937bd-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Included are 3 Skidders&rsquo; P!  $$ed up Steve gigs; A radio appearance with the Malc Evans Band; the Warwick Festival (where THE Richard Thompson is playing on the Thursday); and a biggy, yet to be announced!


And here&rsquo;s me still trying to finish off the Skidderslectric album - it&rsquo;s so close, it&rsquo;s within smelling distance!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Malc Evans EP &#x26; Skidderslectric nearly ready&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2014-04-06T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/758d1fb6506142203f0a040e00d21ccf-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/758d1fb6506142203f0a040e00d21ccf-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Other featured artists are Jac Smith (vocals), Chris Raspin (piano), and my good friend on percussion, John Chivers. 

...We took the musicians (with Nathan Bennett standing in for &lsquo;on holiday&rsquo; Chris Raspin) to launch the EP at Ditch the TV - basically, the first time we musicians had played live.   It was a great evening and Malc played a lot of his existing numbers plus a few new ones and I was happy to use my Les Paul Standard on the last two songs - &ldquo;Move Your Body&rdquo; being a particular favourite of mine and allowed me to let rip with a solo.


...I just have to fine tune a couple of tracks and record my latest composition &ldquo;Just Boozin&rsquo;&rdquo; - a favourite pastime of mine. 

...GigsQuite a few gigs are now in the pipeline, including another P!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New single &#x26; new website&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2013-12-06T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d95c0dbbf749df8a8c63868ac30e5cef-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d95c0dbbf749df8a8c63868ac30e5cef-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a few ideas, I came up with what will now be released as a single called &ldquo;Wedding Guitars&rdquo;.


...I am currently recording an acoustic cover for my daughter&rsquo;s wedding next year - but I think she&rsquo;d like me to keep the title of that song under the hat!


...If you like my drawings so much you just send me a message saying what you&rsquo;re after; whether it be a one off, a print of something you&rsquo;ve already seen, or perhaps you&rsquo;re looking for someone to illustrate your story? 

...I gave Natasha the idea of 2 guitars getting married - and that I used a steel acoustic and a resonator and she came up with the artwork. ...  Do contact her through her website if you want any artwork commissioning - and please check her site out for the range of work she covers.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Beneva Album</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-09-17T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/217932b704c317a5f187a00df4e9f4f7-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/217932b704c317a5f187a00df4e9f4f7-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In particular, I&rsquo;m really looking forward to completing and listening to the end result of &ldquo;Miles Part&rdquo;, which I think will be a classic - and if Beneva had some serious airplay, would surely be a very successful hit.


...We even had ex-Birmingham Poet Laureate, Spoz, join us on tambourine for one song!   I think it&rsquo;s fair to say, with the addition of super weather and real ale, the event was very enjoyable and successful.   Well done to the organiser, Mark Moran, who also arranged fund raising for &ldquo;Help the Heroes&rdquo;, a fantastic charity.


Unfortunately, I am having to move to next year, the release of my &lsquo;dual albums&rsquo; - Friends & Family and Skidderslectric due to other musical commitments, but it is a project I do not want to rush and produce a less than perfect result.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Drunk &#x26; Orderly</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-05-01T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/b3c4e52f1d5c92c0da07eda991502e11-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/b3c4e52f1d5c92c0da07eda991502e11-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rowan Evans (Malc&rsquo;s son) kicked the evening off and the Rip Roaring Success finished the evening - it was great foot tapping, almost blue grass type music.


Many thanks to Chris Johnson and Hannah Tobin for the photos - they are great!


At next month&rsquo;s Ditch the TV, Sammi & I will be playing Bukechi songs plus a few covers to whet the musical appetite.   Hope to see you there.   Details are all at www.ditchthetv.co.uk - see y&rsquo;all!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nearly There</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-04-09T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/59f603c50c8b8a144947f129e1bba505-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/59f603c50c8b8a144947f129e1bba505-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I learned the guitar work on three different guitars - my new Chickenbone John 3-string cigar-box guitar1; my Busker Resonator; and my USA Standard Telecaster.


It took a bit of work, but I got there in the end.   Despite not being able to sing, I had to learn the lyrics, which for me isn&rsquo;t easy. 

...The picture at the top of the page, is Malc and I when we recently supported Midge Ure at Cox&rsquo;s Yard in Stratford upon Avon.   Like Seasick Steve, Midge Ure had to have a mask made by Mask Arade - www.mask-arade.com]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>P&#x21;&#x24;&#x24;ED up Steve&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/033b92e685f7fd472849dd40d86b2b73-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/033b92e685f7fd472849dd40d86b2b73-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This gig will be at the lovely &ldquo;Ditch the TV&rdquo; in Coventry www.ditchthetv.co.uk


...After the &ldquo;Bukechi meets Ella&rdquo; set of this year, 2012 will see the more traditional side of Sammi & Skidders.


One DTTV gig I cannot miss, is BAiT&rsquo;s reunion 27th January - A MUST! 

...Also at Cox&rsquo;s are Claptout & Acoustic 12th January, where Malc Evans & I will be performing the acoustic numbers from Clapton&rsquo;s MTV Session.


Beneva gigs where I&rsquo;ll be playing bass, include: 7th January, the Kasbah Nightclub - Coventry; and the one I&rsquo;m really excited about, the Cavern Club, Liverpool at the IPO Festival, 20th May.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another new one&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-16T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/7af34cc5cac4410a3fd960cac3a39c18-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/7af34cc5cac4410a3fd960cac3a39c18-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You can check Chickenbone&rsquo;s website, including videos, here...]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bukechi get together at last&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-04T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/172aec5000951546579fac9b15e49c01-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/172aec5000951546579fac9b15e49c01-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jazz is a unique and challenging area to learn and play - said Skidders.


There is so much room to both improvise and for Sammi to extend her fantastic range, that it was a natural choice in the evolution of Bukechi - he added.


In addition to this new sound, Bukechi are once more at the boundaries of musical eclecticism, by completing a progressive rock single, soon to be released.


To see Bukechi meet Ella for the first time and to see them perform for well over two years, come to Ditch the TV, Friday 27th - see www.ditchthetv.co.uk for more details.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Follow the Light&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-16T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/141b7a7fb383df36b23f0191d106c1b6-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/141b7a7fb383df36b23f0191d106c1b6-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nathan has worked with Steve on many occasions before both on album recordings (Join Together, I Wont Conform and Bright Red Hearts) as well as playing live session guitar at various UK gigs (IPO Liverpool, The Marrs Bar, Coxs Yard to name a few).


This year Steve will also continue to play bass for Beneva as they return to the UK gig scene with more dates to be announced soon


I certainly look forward to working with Nathan and also playing with Beneva.   For more information on Nathans music, visit www.nathanbennett.com where you can also listen to my personal favourite, Bright Red Hearts]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Press Release - New SIngle</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-13T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/f88e6049010d99ad45c1b272a7bf9130-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/f88e6049010d99ad45c1b272a7bf9130-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I wanted to try and put together a dance mix, as I like experimenting with different recording techniques and song writing.   I would really like DJs, especially those from around the Midlands area, to give this a go at their dance venues.


I am writing and recording two new albums for 2011 - one is electric rock & blues. 

...Skidders Dance Mix was Sound Engineered by Force 8 Records Paul the Ox Hogg and can be previewed or purchased on iTunes and other online music stores from the release date, 13th November 2010.<br></br>Skidders iTunes releases may be previewed and purchased by clicking this link... 


For Press Pack and Radio program information and free DJ Packs, including the single in electronic format, use the following contact details.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Updates</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-13T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/e02b6f51a063f227120661481773fcb9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/e02b6f51a063f227120661481773fcb9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The next gig is a Beneva mini-reunion at Ditch the TV next Friday.   I will be playing bass for Malc and Nathan, with Nathans brother, Matt, playing drums. 

...In my Bio, I mention Hank Marvin and Jet Harris as my major influences. 

...The store can be found at - www.ibostin.com/shop/skidders


If you are in the US, the US store can be found here - www.reverbnation.com/store/index/artist_306654]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bostin Deal&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-12T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/af7cc07cc94b2bf1073e0a5e947fa17c-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/af7cc07cc94b2bf1073e0a5e947fa17c-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our area is full of heritage and pride and we at Bostin Group want to shout about what is good about both the area and the people. 

...Well now Skidders UK Store is being managed exclusively by Bostin where you can find Tee-shirts, CDs and DVDs online at www.ibostin.com/shop/black-country/skidders/


...You can see in the title photo, Skidders Bostin tee-shirts modelled by my good lady wife and I. But you may possibly have noticed us wearing Neil Finn (Crowded House) and Eric Clapton (from the Unplugged era) masks. 

...But if you should want any masks for parties, stag dos etc, you can simply order these online from Mask-Arade at www.mask-arade.com


And talking of Claptout and Acoustic gigs with Crowded Out, theres a great one coming up 9th October at Coxs Yard in Stratford on Avon. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>700 Capacity Venue - 8th July</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-01T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/7a49d624ee2c49fc60632d7425671a12-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/7a49d624ee2c49fc60632d7425671a12-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Now, as Crowded House tour the UK, and with Eric Clapton also on tour - you can 'see' both in the same evening, at the same venue for only 6 pounds. 

...As it's such a special occasion, we're delighted to announce we have invited Anatasha & Anna Stamp (backing vocals) - and Paul 'the Ox' Hogg (bass) to join us - and they've accepted!


...I have to say (no offence to Crowded House fans), but when I heard Neil Finn singing live on Radio 2 the other week, I honestly thought Crowded Out's Andy Thomas sounds better!


...If you're a Crowded House and/or Clapton fan, this surely is a 'must' date for your diary!


...We really hope you can come - if you do, please come and say hello to us all.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Peerless Ella</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-05-09T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/1679f727334ba6c8f71cc567f2376ec9-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/1679f727334ba6c8f71cc567f2376ec9-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And with a beautiful Peerless New York jazz guitar for my birthday from Foulds Music of Derby, what better way to return Bukechi to the stage, than with a Ella Fitzgerald homage. 

...The New York guitar sounds amazing and I&rsquo;m really starting to get into the jazz side of things.   And Sammis voice will be just divine with those Gershwin, Cole Porter and Rogers and Hart songs.


Most certainly the Peerless will sound divine too - I haven&rsquo;t be able to put it down since receiving it.   I think it is probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever owned - and that includes my Martins.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Resonator</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-03-29T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/08141548f77b1ca76207bb587dbd8d81-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/08141548f77b1ca76207bb587dbd8d81-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Songs like Rollin and Tumblin, Running on Faith, Walkin Blues will all feature in the new reso first outing. 

...Malc Evans (my partner in Claptout and Acoustic) and I, will be playing alongside the countrys premier Crowded House tribute band - Crowded Out.


Check out my gig guide to see all other events we have with Crowded Out around the country for this year, including the fantastic Robin 2 in Wolverhampton and Coxs Yard in Stratford.


Back to the resonator - there is obviously so much care, attention and dare I say, love, put into the making of these beautiful instruments. 

...Also, I have to recommend (no commission for me by the way), the fabulous bottle necks made by Diamond Bottlenecks - www.diamondbottlenecks.com - speak with Ian MacWee there for a superb sounding bottle, customised if necessary.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Website &#x26; Updates</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-03-14T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ec567c3007983843330f9b03aee21073-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ec567c3007983843330f9b03aee21073-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After putting my heart & soul into the production of Bukechis Welcome to Suburbia, I am now ready to really get stuck into my rock and blues songs.   One of the first I will be recording is Sammis Song which I wrote for my musical partner about a year ago.


Talking of which number one daughter, Anatasha, wifey Terryann and I went out with Sammi on Friday night to see Enzio at Coxs Yard. 

...Joining us will br Crowded Out - and we also have other dates with these great guys, starting 1st April (no jokes please!) 

...If anyone wants a Skidders badge (see in the photo), please drop me an email and I will arrange to get you one.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2010 News&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-02-22T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/cb7ad7f79d3806c5411ef686dfea8d03-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/cb7ad7f79d3806c5411ef686dfea8d03-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are some very good gigs lined up for Claptout & Acoustic, staring 2010 with a trip to Ditch the TV this Friday then an evening this Sunday at Kristy Gallachers KG Presents in Kenilworth.


Three gigs that will be even more fantastic, are at the Robin2, Fat Lils and Coxs Yard alongside Crowded Out - Britains best Crowded House tribute band. 

...And I await a new resonator from them, perhaps the end of this week - hopefully in time for Friday & Sundays show.


...You can download now for free, the Bhangra Rock Fusion song - just go to my home page www.skiddersmusic.com and select the link. 

...Also available is Skidders Dance Mix for only 99c - available now on my Merchandise page.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Claptout &#x26; Acoustic at Cox&#x27;s</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-10-07T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d6f14d3a646c2f082f8135a2f1f37f3f-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d6f14d3a646c2f082f8135a2f1f37f3f-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Malc Evans & I are performing with top Crowded House tribute band Crowded Out at Coxys Yard on Saturday 17th October, 8:15pm.


We will be choosing the best selection from Eric Claptons Unplugged album and then enjoying a full-band set from Crowded Out.   Close your eyes, and you won&rsquo;t tell them apart from the original artists.


...Tickets may be bought from this link for 5 pounds or on the door at just 7 pounds.


...Favourite at the moment is a brass rubbed tri-cone from Busker guitars.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mr &#x26; Mr C Session</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ba0e77911081a111185ff88dc6b87749-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/ba0e77911081a111185ff88dc6b87749-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It will be special evening featuring the songs that Clapton has played as covers of other artists, such as Big Bill Broonzy and Robert Johnson. ...  Skidders will be supported by John Chivers on percussion and backing vocals, Paul Hogg on bass and Anatasha on keyboard.


The name of the evenings music was derived from Claptons albums Me and Mr Johnson and Sessions for Robert J, as it is a turn around as a tribute to the great man himself, Eric!


As well as Robert Johnson covers from those two albums, there will be covers other artists originally performed, from the One more car, one more rider live album.   Tickets may be bought on the evening on the door at just 3.50
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bukechi debut album Master</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-05-18T00:00:00+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/4428f52c7744e2d5ee858869951abb60-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/4428f52c7744e2d5ee858869951abb60-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This coincides with the birth of Sammis second daughter and she will be taking time out, with the next Bukechi gig planned for the Summer of 2010.   In the meantime, Welcome to Suburbia will be promoted and Bukechi hope success will follow the hard work, time and TLC put into its making.


There are songs on there Sammi has written quite a few years back; some recent ones I have written; and some jointly-written songs; said Skidders.


Theres even a really funky version of Anatashas U Got Me which Sammi sings so well, I defy anyone not to start tapping their feet or wanting to get up and dance.


For more information see www.bukechi.co.uk]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Supporting Roger Chapman</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/068fde30a9ebec0193b7ada6e5c272f7-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/068fde30a9ebec0193b7ada6e5c272f7-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Featuring guitarists, Micky Moody (White Snake) and Steve Simpson Roger Chapman is arguably the greatest Rock vocalists of our time.   He is best known for being the original wild man of Rock with art rockers Family who topped both album and singles charts in the early 70s.   The singles Burlesque, Weavers Answer and In My Own Time gave the band a commercial boost, while the recently re-issued Family album back catalogue on Mystic, has stood the test of time with Fearless and Bandstand still being some of the great albums of our age. ...  Family called it a day in the early 70s and Chapman Whitney Streetwalkers followed, before Roger Chapman became a huge star in Europe, racking up over a million album sales, and earning the coveted Artist of The Year Award in Germany. ...  Back home his career continues to prosper 25 years after going solo and his career was recently neatly captured on the recent 5 CD box set retrospective Family & Friends.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vote for Anatasha&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a13174d2a1270166e302214cfd8a849f-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a13174d2a1270166e302214cfd8a849f-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[All you have to do is visit her video at http://www.unisgottalent.com/video/61/Anatasha-Skidmore--De-Montfort-University and register yourself (free of charge and spam-free), then please vote for her and rate it by click the 5th star.


If you can spare the time to do this, both Anatasha and I would be eternally grateful!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Beneva gig plus new guitar&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-16T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d709e9131075a04782bde235bb221399-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/d709e9131075a04782bde235bb221399-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[New Guitar


On a more upbeat note, a new Nylon guitar is on order, primarily for the Classic nylon songs on Claptout & Acoustic (Tears in Heaven, Lonely Stranger etc).   The Silent Yamaha guitar may look unusual, but it produces a lovely Classical guitar sound and sounds like an authentic Spanish guitar.


It will also be used on the new acoustic album, Friends and Family and is already earmarked for the track Sammis Song - Skidders dedication to his musical partner, Sammi Houston.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Oxjam - 6th Feb</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-06T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a7a48d2348e42f7b32676345473c8634-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/a7a48d2348e42f7b32676345473c8634-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Capulets Indie/Rock www.myspace.com/wearecapulets


...The Oxfam Shop Hertford Street, Coventry


...Online: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/42322


...Tickets on the door available from 8:30 - 10:00pm with money donated to Oxjam.   After this time the money from door sales will not go to the charity.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Resonating&#x21;</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-05T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6e5493b9966321f1d272c12b043b7bee-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/6e5493b9966321f1d272c12b043b7bee-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Unfortunately though, hes going to have to revert back to one of his other guitars, whilst a pickup is being fitted for live performances.   Next C&A gig, is Coxys Yard in Stratford-on-Avon, 12th March.   And its free!


Skidders&rsquo; Telecaster


In the meantime, he will have to be satisfied playing his blonde Tele tomorrow night at the Kasbah, to raise money for Oxfam.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Website</title><dc:creator>Skidders</dc:creator><dc:subject>News &#x26; Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-04T00:00:00+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/2ac43085b46abab6ba369dd9e3f0d6f1-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.skiddersmusic.com/newsandblog/files/2ac43085b46abab6ba369dd9e3f0d6f1-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the meantime, I hope you enjoy browsing my new site!


vbr, Skidders (aka Steve Skidmore)]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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