13/06/14 update…Tickets on sale for London gig (St Pancras Old Church)
It took me over 6 years to pluck up courage to play a London gig (March at Green Note)…I found I actually enjoyed it, so am back again to play St Pancras Old Church on October 2nd. Tickets have just gone on sale and can be ordered online here:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/278778
05/06/14 update…housegigs and “Have a Go” gigs
Just posted this on my FB page, thought it might be worth putting up here too…(to get in contact, use the email address on the housegig link on homepage).
22/05/14 update…Vintage TV one hour HP special
Earlier this week Vintage TV broadcast a one hour “Henry Priestman Needle Time” special. Hosted by the Daily Telegraph’s music critic Neil McCormick, it was the first programme of this sort (ie in-depth interview and live session) that I’ve ever done…nerve-wracking! Continue reading
The difficult second album is now available to buy from the usual places.
Henry’s House Gigs
Henry has recently started playing private house-concerts and finds these some of the most enjoyable gigs he does.
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I was a little bit stunned the other day when I received a FB friend request from Pete Best (yes, he of the original Beatles)...I accepted his request only for this message to pop up: "This person has reached the 5,000 friends limit"...ah, could've been the beginning of a beautiful friendship!...
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Those of you not attending my gig on the Wirral tonight (in Thornton Hough) can have a rattlin' good time listening to Ian McNabb's excellent show coincidentally on Wirral Radio 92.1 FM.
Tonight apparently he'll be playing all sorts of good stuff including Ryan Adams, Air, Itsy, Rufus Wainwright and a certain Henry Priestman!
You can listen live here (also you can find last week's show on Listen again); http://www.wirralradio.co.uk
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Chuffed to announce that I've been made Patron of "Folk on the Farm" Festival (on Anglesey), which we had such a great time playing the other week.
The festival is based at Tyddyn Mon, a working small farm offering day-care training and support for young adults with learning difficulties.
They hold a monthly Folk on The Farm "open-mic" session at Tyddyn Mon, and I was back there last night to sing a few songs. Thanks to all the other open-mic-ers, and to Les, Steve and Gemma for accompanying me on a few impromptu tunes.
So Jon, does that mean I get another hi-viz "Patron" tabard to add to my BAMfest one?!
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July 30, 2014 at 7:31 am Looking foward to returning to Thornton Hough Village Club this weekend...
Played there at Xmas and it was one of the most enjoyable gigs I've played, hence my speedy return.
There are apparently still a few tickets left, details below...
"Tickets available at £8 from the following link. http://thvc07.eventbrite.co.uk
If wanting to pay on the door (cash only) it's best to reserve in advance to avoid disappointment. Tel 07858 495059. Under 18s welcome if accompanied by an adult."
Henry Priestman at Thornton Hough Village Club
THVC Live Proudly Presents HENRY PRIESTMAN plus special guests Jim Pearson, Paul Reaney & Steve Wale Friday 1st August 2014 Tickets £8 Under 18's welcome (accompanied by an adult)
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July 29, 2014 at 8:38 am Safely home after the Stockton Weekender Festival…there seemed to be some vague Cosmic symmetry going on [eh??!, Ed] as Peter Hook and I first shared a bill in 1977, when he was in pre-Joy Division 'Warsaw' (I was in Yachts, and they supported us!), and here we were 37 years later still sharing a bill. That said, he WAS on the enormo-stage, whilst at the same time Les & I were in the small but beautiful Wunderbar Acoustic Tent (but I wonder who had more fun?)..and ta to BBC Radio Tees' DJ Bob Fischer for foolishly agreeing to join us onstage for the final 2 numbers..
