Nick Mulvey, Scala London

On Tuesday night, Dan and I went out to Scala in London to see Nick Mulvey live. Nick has been on the radio a lot lately and I heard him and instantly loved his voice and music. Luckily, there was still tickets to see him live so I snapped some up quick. They sold out later that day.

Dan and I went to dinner first and then went to the venue.

He was absolutely fantastic and his voice was impeccable. His guitar skills were incredible and had the entire venue absolutely quiet. There's no doubt that I'll be seeing this guy again at some point in the future when he's selling out arenas.

Afterwards, Nick did a meet a greet and I took a cheeky selfie with the guy. He was so chilled and relaxed and was happy to have a chat. A friend actually knew his tour manager and informed us we had a personalised, signed copy of his CD in the back. How nice :)

Great night.

Three wonderful years & John Mayer

Yesterday marked 3 wonderful years with my other half Dan. These 3 years have flown by and there's so many more to come and so many adventures for us to go on! 

In August Dan told me that he'd bought us tickets to see John Mayer Live. After freaking out and grinning like a crazy woman, he then told me that it would be on a very special day - our three year anniversary. Could this guy be any more romantic?! Well, he was, since he spoilt me rotten.

On our way to Wembley Arena

Sat waiting for the support act

Finally John made his entrance! 

What was amazing was when John and his band were walking off, the whole arena sung the finals 'oh's of Dear Marie. Read all about John's last gig in the UK on his blog here.

This was the best live artist I've ever seen. He absolutely blew the roof off the place. Amazing set, amazing guitar, amazing show - and all thanks to Dan. I love you !

Just over 3 months!... I think? & I miss music!

December 7th marked the 4th month of me being in Hong Kong. I got thinking today, how much I miss music. I occasionally get a bit of me time and I'm able to listen to acoustic music and my favourite old corny tunes. Sitting on the bus to Tai Po I'm also able to blast Jay-Z- Dirt of your shoulder but now since Dan's earphones are broken, we're gonna have to buy some more headphones which are even LOUDER!!

Today was different though- I'm missing playing music and singing so much!! I miss my guitar and I miss singing song with beautiful lyrics about love and loss and life. I miss belting at the top of my lungs when no-one can hear me!

I was thinking about when I used to have 24/7 access to a beautiful piano when I live in Derby and how I haven't played in years. There's one in the church opposite us but I really don't think they'll give us a key just so I can go and play the piano in there.

GAHH I just miss making music!

I was thinking about the first ever guitar teacher I had. He could play acoustic classical guitar like a BOSS. To be honest, I never really practiced, but I guess that doesn't matter now since I'm not really a classical guitar player. I wish I could still read music as good though.

I think this week Dan and I might go out with some friends who are playing at a local bar in Wai Tai or something or other. Maybe I'll get a chance to play and sing. It's not gonna be the same as playing my beautiful elect-acoustic Ibanez though. Man I miss that thing.

Tad drunk in this photo.

Make me believe

Here's a link to another song that I have covered by Kina Grannis.

Watch it here.

I hope I've done it justice. It's a hard song to sing.

Open Mic - The Jolly Brewer, Lincoln

So I was invited to an open mic session at The Jolly Brewer in Lincoln. Despite the fact that I haven't got up and sung and played my guitar in front of an audience in about 3 years, I decided to give it a go.

I sang 'Pumped up kicks' - Foster the people, acoustic style with my two friends and I sung 'Skinny Love'- Bonny Iver (Ed Sheeran style) Both songs were acoustic.

I had a very lovely free pint after and thoroughly enjoyed it the whole evening. The audience were excellent, warm and inviting. If anyone is ever free on a Wednesday night at about 9pm, I suggest you get yourself down there!!

I will definitely be going again!