I've been writing songs for a long time but I still wonder where they come from. Sometimes it's a drawn out process, you have a concept, start collating ideas, do some research (especially if it's a historic song) and start trying out different melodies and chord progressions. Other times they leap out almost fully formed and pretty much write themselves in an hour or two. These songs are almost gifts from above. It's like you've just tuned into some radio station from a parallel universe and plucked a song from their playlist. Now there's an idea for a song!
Hello and Welcome!
Please kick the fire into a blaze, pour yourself a glass of your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair and have a look at what's going on in the world of singer songwriter, guitarist and fiddle player Patrick Evans. You'll find the latest gigs, news on new songs and recordings and links to events of interest as well as to my musical friends. Please visit my blog where I'll be posting thoughts on song writing, guitar playing and fiddle playing as well as tips on how I go about it. I'll also be passing on info on artists and recordings I think may be of interest.
So, sit back and enjoy!
Patrick's Blog
Upcoming Shows
Previous events
Tamar Valley Folk Festival With Suzette Herft
Patrick Evans & Suzette Herft in Concert
Patrick Evans in Concert with Matts Bjorkland and Annie & Bern
Patrick Evans & Suzette Herft In Concert
Organised by my old friend Baz Daly. Come and contribute to a great cause (and have a beer or three)!
Singing Sessions with Suzette Herft. Bring along your instruments and join the fun! All welcome!
Patrick Evans Solo Also check out the Song Writing Session with Billy Dettmer starting at 5.30pm
Patrick Evans & Emma Rodda as "Irishtown" playing a selection of Irish and Celtic songs and tunes. Contact: David Dwyer on 9720 8183 e-mail: davidgdwyer@hotmail.com
Session with Suzette Herft & Patrick Evans
Live to air with Neil Mitchell from the Scaussie Music Show on Blues & Roots Radio.
Live in the Front Bar, Royal Hotel Drouin
A short set of original material as support for main act, Hugh McDonald
Opening for the boys from Bad Elf. Check them out on the link below. http://www.reverbnation.com/badelf
"This Old Guitar" 1983 Maton CW80