Testing...Testing...

Recording guide vocals for 'Pull it up boys'...Part of a new project for 2015...Keep em peeled ;)

Singing sea shanty's....

Thanks to Charity at The Pound in Corsham for the lovely review below...Would love  to make a return next year :)

“It was a pleasure to welcome Jim back to The Pound, Corsham. His unique sound was warmly received and everyone was singing along to sea shanty’s by the end, it was a delight to hear!”

On a wild and wet October evening...

We wandered over to Wiltshire last night for The Pound festival in Corsham...Just as we arrived the heavens opened...I wasn't sure if anyone would brave the wild and wet October evening but it was grand to see a fine turn out...and you all brought your fantastic singing voices with you as well...Thank you it was most appreciated :)

Corsham and The Pound always make me welcome and I was so pleased that you all enjoyed joining in with 'Pull it up Boys'...'You've got to have Faith' and especially 'Corsham Town'...

All together now...'So wherever I may wander and wherever I am found...There'll always be a part of me that's in Corsham Town...In Corsham Town'

Heading over to the wild west...

Taking a trip over to the wilds of Wiltshire on Friday night to play as part of Corsham's Autumn festival...I'm playing an event called 'Free Friday' which does exactly as it says on the tin...It's FREE to get in and it's a FRIDAY...I'm the featured artist for the evening...Playing two autumnal sets of wild woods,Welshmans Daughters and Woebegotten wanderers...

See you in the Cafe bar at 8.30pm

http://www.poundarts.org.uk/festival/EventDetails.aspx?artid=2994

Meeting with The Bishop in Winchester today...

I've got an acoustic meeting with The Bishop on the Bridge in Winch today...Its the first one of three gigs I'm playing there ...today and then Sunday Nov 9th and Sunday December 14th..all at 3.30pm-5.30pm...See you there.

Music in the City 2014...'Pull it up Boys' at The Platform Tavern Southampton

Great gig at The Platform Tavern in Southampton as part of the annual 'Music in the City' 2014 event...I played here and in the historic Undercroft vault on Bugle Street...So proud of my home-town and its history, people and musical talent...Can you see or hear yourself?..or perhaps both :)

Gracie Forever x

May Bank holiday in Horatios Garden...

Looking forward to playing in Horatio's Garden today...It is in the grounds of Salisbury Hospital and is a garden dedicated to a young man who lost his life whilst on an expedition to Norway...http://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/horatio/ I am playing for the patients of the spinal unit and am feeling blessed to be able to share my songs with them and have a sing along in the Spring sunshine...

In Corsham Town In Corsham Town...

The Pound Arts Centre is in Corsham in Wiltshire and I played on friday evening to a very warm and receptive audience...It was a pleasure to play as everyone joined in with my sing along songs and not only that, they all clapped and cheered in all the right places!...I played 'In Corsham Town' at the end of the night and it was enjoyed by all with it's lyrics about the local area...I met some lovely people who were kind enough to give me some great feedback about my songs and how much they had connected with them...It is truly inspiring to hear that a lyric has touched someone's life...Thanks for all your kind comments...It is very much appreciated.

All the best to Elliot, who is learning guitar and taking an award to further his aims of becoming a songwriter and performer....He travelled with his Mum, Michelle, all the way from Marlborough to hear and meet me as she wanted to give him the experience of what it is like to be a solo Acoustic Artist ( What a fantastic Mum...He will go far with all your support I am sure!)...I was honoured to help with Elliot's fledgling career ...Hope the interview will help you and give you some tips Elliot...If you ever want to email me about anything please do...info@jimchorley.com

So if you are ever over in the Wiltshire area and are looking for a day/evening out... I thoroughly recommend Corsham and The Pound...They serve great tea and cake as well...Here's the link to them...www.poundarts.org.uk

Thanks for the booking and for the cups of camomile and refreshments...Hope to see you all again soon.

Lymington Acoustic Club...

I was featured guest at The Lymington Acoustic club last Wednesday and had a lovely evening...In fact one of the best I have had for a long while...Everyone was friendly and I was made to feel most welcome...The club's home is The Thomas Tripp pub and meets every first and third Wednesday of the month...I played two sets...One to finish off the first half and the second to finish off the evening...There is a write up of the evening here...http://www.unique-photography.co.uk/folk/news.html...Many thanks to Steve West for the booking and to everyone I met for your kind comments and for joining in on 'Pull it up Boy's' and 'As I walked home on a Friday Night'...If you are a fan of fine Acoustic music and enjoy hearing it in a quiet and respectful atmosphere then I thoroughly recommend checking them out...I know I will again!

'Folk on the Stairs has opened its doors...

Come on in and enjoy Acoustic/Folk acts playing original songs on our stairs...Steve Lowis opened the doors with 'Halfway down the road'...We will be uploading more from Steve over the coming days...

Come on over to our place where there is always a warm welcome...A wood fire on the go and new songs to be heard and enjoyed...www.facebook.com/Folkonthestairs

Thanks Heather...Ash...The Lights in Andover and Jackie Oates...

A big thanks to Heather Whittam ( Your support of my music is priceless!) for booking me to play as support for Jackie Oates at The Lights in Andover... Also thanks to Ash the sound man who gave me a lovely sound...To Tina and my 'Polo and crisp' friend  behind the bar for kind words about my set ( C.D on it's way ) and Jean from CastleDown Radio...http://www.castledownradio.info/ Steve for making us so welcome  and the lovely audience who joined in with 'Pull it up Boys' and clapped and laughed in all the right places!......I thoroughly recommend giving The Lights a visit...It truly is a gem of a venue!

And of course a huge thanks to Jackie Oates for the opportunity to be her support...Her songs were beguiling and thoroughly enchanting...with Tristan's guitar playing and song about his childhood knitted dog/friend a perfect accompaniment to warm the heart and soul on a wet and windy February evening...All the best for the rest of the tour.

Stay Free Forever...From the coolest 9 year old on Earth!!!!

Ryan just rules... End Of story!!!!

Stay Free.....

This still means as much to me know as it did thirty years ago...In fact maybe more...When I listen to it it takes me back to remembering old friends who are no longer with us and singing it while bunking off school along the Millbrook Road in Southampton...I was singing it to my 11 yr old Daughter yesterday and she said...'Did you write that Dad'? I said no but it has inspired me to think and write songs about my own experience for most of my life...

So...'Go easy...Step lightly...Stay Free'

New Year...Time to record a new E.P

One of my aims for the New Year is to record a four track E.P...I am hoping to record it at the end of February in Untapped Talent studio in Southampton...I am currently rehearsing the songs and designing the cover for the C.D...I usually record my demo's at home so am looking forward to record in a studio...working tracks so far...1, Goodness and Grace...2, Always in my prayers...3, Sweet Lorna June...4, More than Angels...More news as it happens...