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Addistock Sessions!

3/25/2013

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Here are the sessions I filmed with Addistock a while back, on a very VERY cold day!
Why is it never warm when I have to film something??  
Addistock - Emma Bladon Jones
This week’s artist is Nottingham’s Emma Bladon Jones. Having cut her teeth playing live with local favourites Of The Night, Emma is using their current hiatus as an excuse to showcase her fantastic song-writing capabilities. A steady regular on the city’s acoustic scene, Emma is a breath of fresh air.

This week’s session also marks the debut contribution of Gerry Trimble, from Nottingham. After many months of intense negotiations (or a brief chat at a gig), Addistock is expanding!

Here is Emma performing Ghosts, sat next to a statue of Nottingham’s most famous son, Robin Hood.

Here is Emma performing Randy Newman’s You’ve Got A Friend In Me, sat in Ye Old Trip To Jerusalem, one of England’s oldest pubs.
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The year so far...

1/21/2013

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...has been a mixture of all kind of things good and bad.
  Me and many close friends celebrated new years the traditional way with a house party at mine, we laughed a lot.
  Unfortunately, I had to attend a funeral early on in the year :/ Mad Mick, who worked in Crossplay music on the high road, was never short on kindness for anyone. He's helped me a great deal over the years both musically and personally, he was a genuine, unique and brilliant character. Beeston said goodbye to Mick in the most brilliant way. A stage was set up in the Hop Pole and there was live music all day, I just can't describe the atmosphere. I hope I have a send off like that when the time comes. RIP Mick!
  First gig of the year was at The Chameleon in Nottingham. I'd never played there before and had a hard time finding the place. The venue had an extremely DIY feel to it, with an enormous PA system! All the other acts were brilliant, the crowd was great, and the whole atmosphere was fantastic. We were all huddled on the floor in our coats hats and scarves just enjoying some brilliant acoustic music.
  The second and third gigs of the year I unfortunately had to pull out of due to the snow! I HATE cancelling and I hate being cancelled on, so I was really not happy that I had to do that to other people. Still gutted about it :/

Got a really busy and exciting week coming up now, more on that later ;)
Next gig is Acoustickle at The Alley Cafe in Nottingham on Thursday

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Christmas Videos! 

12/12/2012

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The first video I filmed was quite random, me and a couple of friends with a digital camera and a mobile phone. We walked out into Beeston square at about 10pm, the christmas lights looked great and nobody was around, I played through the song once, put my basic video editing skills to the test and that was that!
"Snow" is my favourite christmas song, written by Ryan O'Neal who's stage name is Sleeping at Last. He had some nice words about my cover which I was very pleased about! - "That is beautiful! Thank you so much for covering it!! I'm honoured. You did a wonderful job."
You can download the original version of the song for free at Noise Trade. 
The second video had a tad more planning put into it and took a few takes before my camera was full, this is result! "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch!" :D
I planned this a few days in advance and when the day came around the temperature DROPPED! So enjoy it!
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I won!

11/19/2012

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So yeah, I won the songwriting competition! 
So happy! 
I won £200, which will be spent on various recording kit before I start demoing for the next EP!
The Hop Pole have also released a compilation CD of the best entries, which I feature on twice, for sale at £5 behind the bar.
I next play the Hop Pole on December 15th :)

Fanks!
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Iris Of War live at The Guitar Bar

11/14/2012

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So for anyone who hasn't seen me live, this is what I've been up to with the loop pedal...
Filmed by www.youtube.com/thephotogeezer at the Na Music and Guitar Bar Records showcase on 13/11/12.
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Little update....

11/7/2012

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Thought I'd write a little blog about what's going on...

Next Release!
It's still very early stages, and I don't want to go into too much detail but I have so many ideas for the next E.P. and I'm planning pretty much all the time. I can tell you a couple of goals are a longer release and more mature songwriting. I have a rough theme for the artwork based on current song ideas. I have some ideas for a music video. "Iris Of War" and "3am" should be on it.

Singer songwriters in Nottingham! READ!
I've had a little idea which I think could be quite cool but needs polishing up. It's kind of a local live lounge thing. Basically two local artists will cover one of the others songs, however they like, film it, put it online and share it. Huh, maybe it doesn't need polishing after all. So yeah, if anyone reading this fancies it, drop me a message and we'll talk and see what happens!

Upcoming gigs!
The next gig is a showcase for NAMusic and Guitar Bar Records. Pretty cool. This isn't a competition, meaning NAM or GBR can choose as many artists as they like for some amazing opportunities. If NAM decide they like me, I could be offered management for at least one year, a single release with music video, and a one week tour, which would be awesome. If GBR like me, I could be offered studio time for a full album release!
The following week is The Songwriting Competition Final at the Hop Pole, Beeston. I'll be playing along with two other finalists for a £200 prize! If I'm fortunate enough to win, that money will go straight towards some new recording software which is desperately needed!

Of The Night
I'm missing Of The Night desperately!!! I'm really enjoying what's happening with my solo stuff, but I miss making loud music and generally acting like idiots with instruments with the guys! I can't wait to pick up where we left off this summer!!! If you're curious... www.ofthenight.co.uk :P

That's all folks!
Em x
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"Iris Of War" lyrics and review!

10/8/2012

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When they're called to arms,
I run to yours.
When they beat their drums,
I seek your heart.
From the thunder of shells,
To the peace of your mind,
Where I dare to hope,
That we'll be alright.

In the eye of the storm,
In the iris of war,
From the ashes of our sanctuary,
We finally are free.

From the barrels of guns,
Hit the cruelest of tricks,
You return fire,
From your steady lips.
At the core of it all,
Your tranquil embrace,
You whisper no more,
Through the roar of the flames.

In the eye of the storm,
In the iris of war,
From the ashes of our sanctuary,
We finally are free.

Should I fail
To keep you safe,
My darkest hope,
Is a peaceful escape.
And generations later,
Children will play,
For they do not know,
That they play over graves.

In the eye of the storm,
In the iris of war,
From the ashes of our sanctuary,
We finally are free.

Nottingham Live review!

Ian McGinty checks out the new single from Beeston singer/songwriter EMMA BLADON JONES.
Emma Bladon Jones new single is out today and is quite a step forward from her previous effort Life is self taught. On Iris of war Emma is assertively showcasing a new found maturity without losing the pop trademarks that made her previous effort so charming. “Iris of war” sounds like she’s gone away and overdosed on Massive Attack records and she’s all the better for it.
The track is a big grower all glued together with a deep sampled bass beat which works perfectly with the guitar playing. This coupled with a beautiful and southful vocal (a halfway house between Elizabeth Morris and Holly Ross) makes the track a perfect antidote for a world weary generation.
The result is something rather powerful, and I hope she continues in this direction. More stuff like this please Emma.

8/10
Review by Ian McGinty
Nottingham Live

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More from Bartons and BBC!

8/27/2012

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Played at Bartons again on Sunday for NOT the Glastonbury, I was there for most of the weekend and really enjoyed it. I really recommened you check out some of the events Bartons put on, brilliant atmosphere but needs more people!

Here's some excellent shots from Robert Balmer. I was so happy when I realised he was the photographer as he took some photos of Of The Night once and they're my favourites.
I've also been told I've been on BBC Radio Nottingham a few times this week again. I think tracks were played on Thursday and Friday and there was a mention on Saturday :)

This is from Thursday, starts at about 2:39:20.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00wm0c4/Alan_Clifford_23_08_2012/

Next gig is Acoustickle at The Maze, here's the info!
http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/2012/08/looking-ahead-acoustickle-the-maze-30812-2/
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Lovely little review :)

8/6/2012

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"Bladon Jones was on first and treated us to an excellent set with her clear voice, sensitive songs and inventive guitar work. She played songs from her EP Life is Self Taught, a tender cover of In My Life by the Beatles, and a new song called Iris of War. It all went over well with me. She has a gadget called a loop box which lets her play a few bars and have them repeat live so she can accompany herself; seems risky but worked really well, and those moments where she experimented a bit with the sounds she could get from here guitar were highlights."


For the full review of the show go to Tim Andersons website www.taggedtalk.com


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BBC Radio, Troubadour Rose and Bartons!

8/5/2012

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   So I was on BBC radio Nottingham on the 1st of August :P
It was very last minute and I was on the train about two hours before when I got the email. I raced home, grabbed some CD's, threw some food into my face and raced back to Notts! I had great fun in the studio, had a lovely conversation with Alan Clifford which you can hear on iPlayer :)

BBC iPlayer PopOut
It's about 1:50mins in.

   On August 4th I supported Troubadour Rose at Bartons. I'd read the very impressive Bio and listened to their singles which accompany the film Strawberry Fields so it's safe to say I was excited!
   My set went down really well, the crowd were lovely and I tested out my new song "Iris Of War" which was very well recieved, but more info on that song in the near future :P
I've now run out of CD's :S
  Troubadour Rose played an amazing set, I strongly recommend you catch them if you can, I'll be seeing them again! I'm a sucker for vocal harmonies and if you can do them live as well as TB do then you have my heart! Very creative, insprational songs, and they're lovely people too. Made me want a banjo!
   Bartons is a great venue, I can't believe I've never been there before! I'll be going to any shows they have on, and I'm playing there again for NOT Glastonbury supporting Petebox on August 26th!

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