In Sept it was straight off to France for  a mini tour with Gecko 3 where we had an amazing weekend at the incredible Le Brevedent Chateau Campsite.  We played their end of season music festival which embodied all that I love about France – great food, wine, (cider), a ferocious passion for music and not least a camaraderie, friendship and hospitality that is second to none.

October saw me join Andi Neate at a weekend music festival in Ullapool which was 2 gigs a night, then to the Arch Inn for an evening of live music, then back to the house where we were staying which was full of fine musicians jamming into the morning.

During all this I’ve been helping Douglas Kay to mix his long awaited 2nd album which is finally launched tomorrow night at The Voodoo Rooms (see gig listings).  I do some double bass and vocals on the album and I’ll be doing a solo support set and then sitting with the DKB.  This event is as significant to the Edinburgh music scene as a visible passing comet so don’t miss it!

Tonight I play with Andi Neate at The Lot and on Saturday I’m performing solo at the last ever Fondoo – the finest music showcase in the Scottish Borders which will be sadly missed.  I’m also very excited to be sitting in with the incredible Hoochie Fig on their long awaited return to the live circuit.  If you can make the journey another event not to pass up.

A couple of gigs in December and then I’m getting stuck into my album in earnest.

Catch you soon!

Paul

Now the Fringe is in full swing and I’ve got 4 solo dates this month (see gig diary) including tomorrow night as part of this years Acoustic Edinburgh Festival 2009 where I’m very excited to be playing on the bill with the incredible Polly Paulusma.

Last week’s event with Gecko 3 was a gorgeous atmosphere and I’m doing a bit of a Jools Holland this year by also sitting in on double bass with our remaining two headliners – the stunning Rosie Brown and the amazing Andi Neate.

The line up this year as absolutely stunning so if you can get along to one of our Tuesday night’s you’ll have a smile on your face for a long time after.

Last night was the first of my slots at the Underbelly Coo Cafe “A-coo-stic Night” Moonlight Sessions and it was a lovely atmosphere.  I was treated to a set by the incredible Chris Gorman – great songs and amazing voice.  Well worth checking out.  Thanks to all you guys who came to see me : )

I’m back there on the 23rd and a return to The Aragon Acoustic Sunday on the 30th.  Meanwhile, see tomorrow when I open up at Acoustic Edinburgh!

Expect new songs : )

]]> http://www.paulgilbody.com/2009/08/edinburgh-fringe/feed/ 2 http://www.paulgilbody.com/2009/05/on-yer-bike/ http://www.paulgilbody.com/2009/05/on-yer-bike/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 08:13:34 +0000 paul http://www.paulgilbody.com/?p=160 So, 2 years ago I played at the Caledonia Harley Club’s Wallace Rally in Stirling as part of Andi Neate’s entourage (or is that chapter?).

This year we’re back!  4 days of bikes, beer and bands with yours truly opening up on Thursday.  I’ll be doing a solo set, followed by a solo set from the lovely Inge, then we’ll both be joining Andi Neate for the headline as her band (me on double-bass).

Now, if you don’t drive a Harley, and you haven’t pre-booked then you’re not getting in, so to make up for that – here’s a picture of me on a bike…

A couple of free gigs coming up at the start of June though – Acoustic Edinburgh on June 2nd and I’m back to the Aragon Acoustic Sunday sessions in Glasgow on the 7th.

Hope to see you at one of those!

More on the tour in another post but I have to tell you about my next solo gig which is this Friday in The Tron basement (Hunter’s Square, Edinburgh).  Headlining is the incredible Susanna MacDonald and there is support from Bag of Bags (who’s tech spec includes a cello, clarinet, and musical saw, amongst other instruments)!

Hopefully you can make it along!

This Friday May 8th 8pm!

As you can see from the flyer the line-up is stellar. Doors at 5.30pm and I’ll be on at 6.00pm for a 25 min set.

Come and enjoy fine food, beverage and an evening of incredible music in aid of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

It’s an early one but it’s Friday so come “straight fae” work!

Tickets are £10 but that’s a fair price to pay for any of those acts.  There’s a clown as well…

See you there!

Paul

The Roxy Art House

2 Roxburgh Place
Edinburgh
Midlothian
Scotland
EH8 9SU

Phone: 0871 750 0077

Also on the bill is Norman Lamont and his band.

 Where:  The Lot, Grassmarket, Edinburgh.

 When: 8pm (on stage 8.30pm)

 Tax: £4

Also, if you’re on the west coast, I’ll be heading over to Glasgow on Sunday to play once more at The Aragon Acoustic Sunday sessions.

Where: The Aragon, 131 Byers Road, Glasgow.

When: Sun 15/2/9 8.00pm

Tax: FREE

Also on the bill is the incredible Dinny.

Hopefully see you at one of these!

Busking

That songwriters night inspired many local musicians and eventually evolved into Edinburgh’s premier open-mic night Out of the Bedroom.  So,  I’m very honoured to be invited back to where it all began and to be their featured act this week!

I’ll be joined on percussion by Mat Clements and possibly a guest vocal appearance by the legendary Udit Duseja.

I’m on stage at around 9.15pm for 30 mins but it’s an open-mic night so bring your guitar and get down for 7pm to get on the bill.

FREE ENTRY.

See you there!

Hear my train a comin' – photo by Jem Garthwaite (www.jebaloo.com)

I always get really optimistic at New Year and I’ve got big plans for 2009 that have been brewing for a while (hopefully to be revealed soon).  I have a great feeling about this year, not least about the launch of my debut album which I’ve been talking about for far too long.  Last year I finally did something about it and have 10 days of recording in the bag.  A lot of work still to be done and unfortunately my time seems to be always over-committed but steady progress is being made and I hope to update you soon!

Here are some of my highlights from 2008!

Memorable gigs in Glasgow’s Classic Grand, The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh), Hollow Heart Parlour, Peebles Eastgate Centre and Te Pooka

I was a featured artist at The Listening Room, voted best act of Fondoo and invited to play at the August and December best-of Fondoo events.

Opening the Acoustic Edinburgh festival, featured artist St Andrews Uni freshers week acoustic night, finalist for “Face Off” battle of the bands (acoustic genre).

I also had the pleasure of supporting Ten Stories High at their Voodoo Rooms single launch.

With Gecko 3…

Gigs all over Scotland and in Newcastle, Brussels and Paris including the Brussels Jazz Festival, supporting Nizlopi, The Five Corners Quintet, Cibelle and Nell Bryden, launching 2009 at Departure Lounge Hogmanay Party.

I’ve been on TV twice with The Gospel Truth choir including performing the Scotland Children in Need single (We Have a Dream) which reached No.1 in the Scottish Singles Chart.

Along with Simon Kirby, I’ve organised and promoted another year of amazing music at Acoustic Edinburgh including a sell-out series of events at the Edinburgh Fringe.

I’ve also done session work on forthcoming studio albums for Andi Neate, The Douglas Kay Band, Vicky Gray and The Graeme Mearns Band.

I also cook.

I’m very honoured to have been invited to be featured artist at Edinburgh’s finest and longest-running Open-Mic night (Out of the Bedroom) on Jan 15th at the Canon’s Gait!

See you there & have an amazing 2009!

I’m chuffed to have been voted as one of the favourite acts of Fondoo 2008 and this is going to be an incredible line up of music.

I’ll be on at 8.10pm for 30 mins but also on the bill are:

John Sloan, Epsilon, Floozie Soo and Gimpanzee.

Where: Eastgate Centre, High Street, Peebles

When: Sat 20th December 7pm

How Much: £6/£4

Full details at www.fondoo.eu

Children in Need 2008 feat. Gospel Truth Choir

Tomorrow night will be an amazing line-up with a headline set from Jo Mango and sets from Ben T-D, Scatterbrain and Ross Galloway.  Full details on the Acoustic Edinburgh site.

FREE Entry.  Doors at 9pm.  See you there!

Until then, here’s a pic of me and Tracey last time we played together: