Clubhouse Newsletter #54

Clubhouse Newsletter #54

Good evening,

Hope this newsletter gives you a few musical treats to help you pass the time, we’re sure you are missing live music as much as we are, and we can’t wait to see you at a gig soon! In the meantime, try these…

All back to mine…

After years travelling the country playing house concerts for friends and fans, singer/songwriter Paul McClurereturns the favour by inviting us into his own home for an intimate evening of music at 8pm on Tuesday 21^st April.

Paul will be playing a selection of songs from his critically acclaimed solo albums as well as some rarities and new material penned during lockdown.

The concert will be streaming on Facebook Live via Paul's page and there’s an online tip jar if you’d like to make a contribution. 

‘Storm Windows’ by John Prine performed by Pete Gow and Joe Bennett

At 11am on Sunday 19^th April we are premiering a very special version of John Prine’s ‘Storm Windows’ on our Clubhouse YouTube channel.

Here’s what Pete has to say about it…

‘I recorded my part for this song the day that John Prine passed. Joe and I were toying with doing something remotely since we all started our ‘new normal’ under COVID- 19 restrictions but hadn’t really settled on what would work best. 

Sadly the decision was made for us on April 7th. 

‘Storm Windows’ has always been one of my favourite Prine compositions, so an easy choice to make. The album came out in 1980 and the production on albums made then means it rarely makes it on too many ‘prime Prine’ album lists, but it is a beautifully crafted song and to me perfectly encapsulates why so many people felt Prine’s death so acutely.’

‘Proud? Surprised? Relieved?...’ Ten Years of Clubhouse Records

To mark the 10^th anniversary Tristan spoke to long term collaborator, Del Day, for the wonderfully supportive site Americana-UK. It’s a great little interview and if you want to know why we are here and what makes us tick them you can read the full piece here .

New music from Kevin Michael Duggan…

We were all sorry to see Kevin leave Oxford and alt-country band Loud Mountains last year, but we knew moving to Nashville was where his heart was at and that great music would be sent back to us. We weren’t disappointed! 

Take a listen to Kevin’s new EP, ’95 Spring’, and why not download those tracks while you’re there. Kevin adds…

‘The way the EP was recorded was really unintentional actually. My good buddy Chris Weisbecker invited me over for a bonfire one night and he'd just moved all of his recording gear into his room so we were just testing the waters with sound when we started laying down "Other Side" and then all our friends started popping in and out of the room over the course of the night to lay down other parts.

When I got to Nashville last summer, I knew about the sense of community here, but probably the coolest bit was watching that actually happen in real time. Adam Duran who also plays with Kelsey Waldon laid down guitar parts, and never batted an eyelid or asked for any money, and the same was with Dan Haymore (pedal steel) and Mallory Eagle (backing vocals).

I still pinch myself most days here wondering how all within a year I was able to find a scene of kids who are not only humble but probably the most talented I've ever seen/heard.’

Don’t forget our specially selected 10^th Anniversary Spotify Playlist. We hope to see you soon, stay safe and look after each other.

Danny, Tristan and Gary

Clubhouse Records UK

www.clubhouserecords.co.uk