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Paul Carden

About Me

I'm a singer/songwriter from Loughborough and have been gigging around the Midlands for the past few years. I'm currently rehearsing with a band and we hope to be gigging soon.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 17/09/2005
Band Website: http://www.paulcarden.co.uk/
Band Members: These songs were recorded with Amos Parkinson - Drums, Nigel Lawson - Harmonica (except The Twilight), Mark Haynes - Percussion
Influences: Tanya Donelly, Nanci Griffith, Iris DeMent, James, Marillion, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, Buddy Holly
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Queen's Park Cafe - report

Sunday 17th May  Queens Park Cafe, LoughboroughSetlist:-Pretty Deep (Tanya Donelly), Reason For Living (Roddy Frame), Well Alright (Buddy Holly), Showdown (ELO), Thief (Belly), Lazarus (Porcupine Tr...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:03:00 GMT

St Peter's Spring Fair Cancelled

Just a quick note to say that St Peter's Spring Fair in Loughborough, where I was due to play on 23rd May, has been cancelled by the organisers.
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:18:00 GMT

Midge Ure - 26/2/09

I just wanted to write a quick review of Midge Ure who I saw at Loughborough Town Hall on 26th February.It was basically just him and a guitar peforming all his and Ultravox's hits as well as some wel...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:43:00 GMT

Kelly Groucutt 1945-2009

I have always been a huge fan of ELO and a few years ago I had the good fortune of seeing ELO part II (who later became known as The Orchestra) play live at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. The band fea...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Priest Feast - Birmingham LG Arena - 14th February

Having really enjoyed Judas Priest's last vist to the LG Arena (NEC) I couldn't wait when I heard they were planning a return this year. They were accompanied this time by Testament and Megadeth, both...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:37:00 GMT

Venezia Diary Part 3

4th June - The Impossible CityIt's strange how quickly you become accustomed to the Saint Mark's bell tower ringing in the midnight hour. It becomes a familiar friend in the night. In fact in only thr...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Venezia Diary Part 2

3rd June - Rewriting HistoryAfter a breakfast of bacon, scrambled egg, cheese and sliced meat I set off for the Rialto Bridge again to take some photos before heading to Saint Mark's Square, long befo...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT

Venezia Diary part 1

2nd June - Into The MazeThe day started with me making sure I'd packed everything and deciding to check-in my bag with my insulin to avoid any security problems as I didn't have an accompanying letter...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Charity Showcase IX report

£110.12p was raised for LOROS.The upstairs room at The Swan in the Rushes has evolved into a very fine music venue over the years me and John have been organising this event and there was a great vibe...
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 07:03:00 GMT

Gigs this weekend

Friday 9th May - 8pm - The Swan in the Rushes, Loughboroughwith Northern Quarter, Nigel Lawson & Frank JohnsonEntry is £3 which goes to a local hospice charitySunday 11th May - 2.30...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 14:50:00 GMT