Joanna Lyon

Hey Y'All! Ok, so I am English through and through, but I'm influenced by the arid, desert vistas of Arizona and Utah (take a look at my pics for more inspiration!) and by the rootsy, American music of south-west USA...although given the number of time the rain seems to feature in my songs, perhaps there is something of north-west England in them after all...
I started playing guitar a few years ago when a foot operation meant enforced retirement from my main hobby of dance. Teaching myself a few chords, I was quite happy playing just for myself in my kitchen. However, I also started to write my own songs, and in summer 2007 I was finally persuaded to stand up and play them in front of other people. Happily, I met a lot of supportive people and it's kind of gone from there.
Also in 2007, I entered two songs into the country and folk section of the national UK Songwriting competition and both reached the semi-finals; a further three songs reached the semis in 2008, with 'Secrets and Lies' just missing out on a finalist position. I launched my first CD, titled 'Secets and Lies' at a gig on 28 December 2008. It is now available direct from me - and will soon be available through CD Baby - more details to follow.
I play regularly at open mics and acoustic gigs at venues around Manchester. I hope to see you there soon!
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Out of My Mind - recorded at M19, 31 October 2008