Haven't been around here for a while as my health took a nose-dive and I ended up in hospital for a 3 week stretch (for those that know me, that's probably not much of a suprise! ;)).

 

Luckily, I'm out now and hitting the ground running with the one thing that keeps me going: music.

 

So, if anyone wants to see my band, "This Burning Age" live ( http://www.myspace.com/thisburningage ) our next gig is this Thursday at Bar Academy, Birmingham.

 

It's an all ages gig so kick-off is a little earlier at 7pm. We're headlining and should be taking the stage around 9:30pm.

 

Tickets for this one are available on the door (mention you're coming to see us if you can) or from me if you're local and want to meet up beforehand. £5 gets you in plus free admission to Birminghams biggest alt/inde club night, "Ramshackle" on Friday night.

 

All the final Mastered tracks from the forthcoming debut album "A Muzzle For The Masses" are now online through both the stock MySpace and slightly more flashy ReverbNation player. I'm currently finalising the artwork ready for the album to go to pressing this month so, if you like what you hear, pre-order sales will be opening soon via MySpace and my Bigcartel shop space. The album will be available in CD (digipak with booklet), digital download, and very limited edition CD in Hand-Made "book" formats through my own fledgling label, "5th Day Records".

 

Hope to see you on Thursday. I'll be the one at the bar for most of the night.

 

Mine's a Jack Daniels if you're buying.

 

;)

 

Cheers,

 

Friday.

how did you get on at the orange unsigned matey

Oh Leigh...... sod it, can't make it.... working in Grays, Pity it's not on Friday 'cos I'm coming up to Brum on Friday ! Glad to hear you're recovered

 

Put me down for the very first of your published CD's and if you want a prepayment that's fine... Have you got a Paypal account I can send the money to ?

 

Let me know and how much

 

Hope the gig is twice as good at least as the last one !

 

Let me know how it goes

 

Tony

Thanks guys (and will do Tony, cheers! Will sort out the Paypal details :)).

 

Nah Nick, we didn't get through. This will probably come across as sour grapes but after watching a few episodes I'm actually very relieved we didn't. To say it's a competition that's going to be won and lost in the editing room is no exaggeration. They've well and truly stiched some bands up. But the main reason why I'm glad we didn't make it is because of the deal the winner gets. It's only a 1 single/ 1 album deal...essentially the lowest of the low. It gives the record company absolutely zero impetus to support you and, if the first album doesn't do so well or is a slow burner, you get droped and chances are no one will touch you with a barge-pole. With a 2 or 3 album deal the record company has more of a vested interest and will work a helluva lot harder for you. Plus, at the moment, I'm very much enjoying being beholdent to know one but myself. I own all the rights and get 100% of the sales...and after forking out so much over the past couple of years for studio time, mastering and now pressing, I'm actually glad that's how it is. Being honest, it would have to be a pretty darn good deal to get me to relinquish control and rights. And with Record Companies floundering in the water at the moment, the DIY approach is even more appealing! :)