Bus to London-Tonight-Cavendish Arms

Man, today was a whirlwind of emotions, GEEZ.

I said goodbye to Leeds and the cool people there (sad), got on a bus heading to London (tired/expectant), dragged my luggage around on the London buses trying to find the music venue (lost), found the venue (very happy), played for the folks at Cavendish Arms-London and they gave me SUCH a warm reception (elated), my friend Christina from Germany that I haven't seen in 6 years showed up to the gig (very surprised), the venue owners were being very non-compassionate about me leaving before the last act was done so that I could catch my bus and not get stranded in London in the middle of the night (upset/crying), Christina drove me to the train station and we bought my train ticket for an hour and a half to Whistable @ 11pm (relieved).

See what I mean...lots of emotions in one day. I am spent.  So, when I am tired and worn out I start thinking that things are falling apart (girl/musician(can)=emotional).  BUT, then I thought about all of the fabulous things that have happened! I just finished a whole freaking album this past week and I had LOADS of fun recording with Paul, Ben and Kenny.  Also, I played a show and it went really really well. Also, so many people were extremely helpful to me all along the way.  When I start thinking about all of the lovely people that I have met and how gracious they have been to me during my stay here, I become more and more grateful.  

Here are a few pics of the last day in the studio and also from my trip and show today. I hope that you enjoy!

Happy Father's Day to any Father's who may be reading this!

Love,

Tammy*

Check out this New Video from the Studio!

Hey! Here is a video from the studio in Leeds, England.  Please check it out!

NEW IN STUDIO VIDEO!!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KkQ14PiNI8

Click on the link above :0)

I hope you love it!

Bringing you new music soon!

Goodnight,

Tam*

Yay! The recording is completed!

Recording for the new album (still looking for the right title) is finished! Ten tracks, some guitar tracks, some with piano, and then we have drums, percussion, bass, some electric guitar, some organ and harmony vocals :0)  The songs are:

Loud & Clear

Going, Going, Gone

Liberty, Spoke to Me

Fire in the Night

Stranded in Nostalgia

I Will Trust You

Only in You

Baby, We Belong Together

Beautiful, Everything I Want

I Am Yours

At the moment, I am trying to get the graphics together, and Ben is working on the videos so that we can put up a little somethin somethin from the studio.  

Working hard working hard! 

love and hugs,

Tam*

Tracking the songs LIVE

Today started out in the studio with Ben and Paul tracking percussion & Kenny laying down some bass parts.  Then I started in doing a few harmonies on the tunes. Then Paul and I ended up tracking two new tunes-Going, Going, Gone & Only in You.  Sweet! 

I am really stoked about the songs and how they are coming together.  These guys are fabulous! They are making the songs shine! We've recorded the drums, my acoustic guitar/or piano and vocal simultaneously for the "live" feel!  Today we filmed a few of the takes and I will put them up on YouTube tomorrow.

Goodnight!! The Album is coming together! We are tracking the last two songs on Friday :0)

British Folks+Making Music in England=Fabulous!

British Folks+Making Music in England=Fabulous! Yes yes! It's absolutely true! I am really glad to be here in Leeds. I sure wouldn't mind living in England someday for a while :0)
Today in the studio was lovely. We tracked 2 piano songs and one guitar song-Fire in the Night, I Am Yours & Loud and Clear. I'm exhausted, but so thankful and happy.  The guys that I am working with (Ben Mosely, Paul & Kenny) are good folks-lovely to be around and to work with.  I am fortunate & grateful.  I can't wait to let you hear the new tunes!!!

Stroppy & Cheeky are great words.  FYI.

Oh, and hug someone, tell them you love them...you could get slapped, but you could feel da love!  Obviously I am delirious, so I am going to sleep now.

Thanks for reading!
LoVe,
Tammy*

What Would Title My New Album?

Greetings to you! Thanks for reading.  I was supposed to go into the studio today, but I was feeling pretty under the weather.  Ben (friend and recording engineer) went into the studio and added some lead guitar and got Paul to track the drums for the 3 songs that we did on Monday. He brought the tracks home for me to hear.  These songs have a real life and uplifting feel to them. Tomorrow I am heading into the studio to track some more tunes-"Only in You", "My Bags Are Packed" and "Loud & Clear" and perhaps more, depending on how the day progresses.

So, I am thinking about different titles for the album.  What would you title the new album? I am recording in Leeds, England.  I was just curious to know what you would name it...something based off of the songs on it...or just some random-inspired idea.  I want to hear what you would call it :0)  Here is a list of the potential songs to give you an idea.   Please just comment at the bottom with your album title.

Going, Going, Gone

Stranded in Nostalgia

I Will Trust You

Loud & Clear

My Bags Are Packed

Only in You

Liberty Spoke to Me

Kenya

We Belong Together

Something in My Bones

Wake Up Girl

Fire in the Night

Bless ya*

Tammy*

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3 New Songs! Studio, check 1, 2

It was a really lovely day-Sun shining down for the early part.  Ben and I sat on the lawn and had a coffee, then off to start recording.  The beginning was slow going for me...Once I got into a groove (a few hours in..haha) we got several great takes of 3 new songs!  We tracked vocals and guitar for "Stranded in Nostalgia", "I Will Trust You",  and "Liberty Spoke to Me". Here are a few pics.  I will get some video footage this week and put it up for ya.  I've been sneezing all day...so please say a prayer that my body stays healthy.  Thanks a ton!

Blessings and Goodnight!

Tam*