Simon Coltman

No excuses, just waiting for the right time.

Simon — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:52:05 +0000

I tested my Edirol UA-25 a few days ago and it still works, so I have no technical excuses for not recording my latest songs. Though really I don’t want to rush them through. I enjoy the writing part the most and just letting the songs sit for a while is often good for them.

I should be moving back down south in early December, and then have all the time over christmas to record. November should really be about enjoy the rest of my time in London, as I have decided to go traveling in the new year. My flight is not booked yet though, as i’m still trying to decided exactly where to go and when.

Try not to think about all the things I should have said.

Simon — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:59:47 +0000

I messed up a little last night, mostly because of being completed under prepared and the surprise of having to do a few extra songs than expected. But it got me to realising that I should really be doing a few more shows than I am, then perhaps I wouldn’t get so nervous.

I played ‘Derek’ again which I have yet to get around to recording, mark reminded me that I said I would get it down ages ago but haven’t. I was talking to him about doing a geeky single and some cover art, no promises this time though as notorious for not doing things when I say.

As expected last night Planet Earth was great. I must try and go out to see some more of his shows. :D

Embassy

Simon — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:04:36 +0000

I’m probably going to be playing on sunday this weekend at the embassy bar in Islington. I went out and got strings especially for it. That and the high e snapped again. its always that one.

Its only a few songs but i’m sure it’ll be fun. I don’t know what time I’ll be on as its open mic so apparently its all decided when people arrive. I also get to finally meet the much admired sam.

The Windmill

Simon — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:00:02 +0000

Today was great, I hadn’t practiced for ages but managed to remember most of the lyrics from my previous show. I worked frantically for the last couple of days finish off lyrics for knew songs and going out at lunch to practice down by the river. I like the idea of always bringing something new to the gig, especially as I’m not doing too many at the moment.

It was much more fun this time, I really settled into the songs and even though I made mistakes I really enjoyed them. Where as before I came away a little shell shocked this time I am hungry for more shows. I got a lot of encouragement from people which helps, so expect to see me around a bit more. :)

My first show

Simon — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:30:57 +0000

In the run up to my first ever live show this weekend, I’ve been doing pretty much nothing but practicing my songs. Melanie has been most helpful encouraging me to project my voice and enjoy the songs. Its true, they have a sad tinge to most of them, but there are some fun/less sad ones too.

Also i’ve produced this flyer: runrabbit.jpg

It should be fun, i’m on first at eight, followed by The Sneer, and then Kat Flint, after which there are some great djs. It’ll go on until 12 after, though with work next day i’m not sure how long I can stick around.

More practice still to do trying to wrap my silly monkey thumbs around the guitar but i’m getting there. I have a few new things I haven’t put online yet (I will do very shortly) that i’ll be playing, hope I remember them ok.

I am still buzzing about this, its made me smile lots the last few weeks, i can’t help Hannah enough for setting up all up.