Julie Collings: indie - folk - singer - songwriter (official site and blog)

Union Chapel + Sundown/Daylight Music = Awesome!

2010-11-30T10:29:00.001Z

I just wanted to share the good times that were had on my recent short visit to London.

Massive thank-you's to Sundown and Daylight Music, and to those of you who trekked out for a wintery day-gig! (Some from Derby!) Add that to the awesome, magical surroundings of Union Chapel made this a very special day!

Some photos:

Magical!

There is a bit more info & a roundup of the event on Sundowns fabulous website here: http://www.sundownarts.org/2010/11/praise-be/

films of colour @ the vaults

2010-10-08T10:17:00.000+01:00

Big thanks to all those who attended the magical Films of Colour gig at the vaults in Derby last night! The guys played a storming set and I am so proud to have shared a small intimate stage/gig with a band that are sure to be very BIG very soon!. Watch this space....

Thank you for the kind tweets guys!-->

Supporting Sandi Thom @ The Flowerpot - this Thursday

2010-09-26T12:00:00.002+01:00

Julie is supporting Sandi Thom on Thursday 30th September 8pm.

at The Flowerpot, King Street, Derby.

Sandi Thom, Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, became widely known in 2006 after a series of webcasts secured her a record deal with RCA and the success of the single "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)"

Buy tickets online here

Updated Gig List

2010-09-02T13:37:00.000+01:00

There have been a few small tweaks to my gig diary over the coming months. Please view my gig list by clicking here ---> www.juliecollings.co.uk/p/gigs to make sure you are in the right place, at the right time!

See you soon,

Lots of love x Julie x

More Live Dates.....

2010-08-23T09:40:00.001+01:00

2010 Gigs

Thu 26 Aug	Big Blue Coffee Co, Derby	£2
Sat 11 Sept	Showcase Cinema, Derby	Free
Sat 25 Sept	The Greyhound Inn, Derby	Free
Sat 2 Oct	The Unicorn Inn, Newton Solney	Free
Sat 16 Oct	Union Chapel, London	Free
Sat 20 Nov	Transport Museum, Coventry	Free

Bar One, Derby - Friday 23rd July

2010-07-21T20:42:00.000+01:00

Bar One, Newland Street, Derby

Friday 23rd July 8.30pm

Son of Eagle, Julie Collings, Heather Watson + Friends... it's £2 on the door but each person will leave with a cd containing a track from each artist!

Bar One is an amazing venue! The gig will be on their outside stage [area covered and heated so don't worry]...
...
It's going to be great so come on down if you can make it!!

RSVP at the facebook page here http://tiny.cc/m4gby

Live at The Greyhound, This Saturday

2010-07-12T13:22:00.001+01:00

This Saturday 17th July, I will be playing live from 9pm - 11pm at The Greyhound, Friar gate Derby, DE1 1FN, and it's Free entry.

You are invited to come along and enjoy this evening with me! I hope you can make it along! (it was my 29th birthday on the 9th July, so I plan to make this gig my 'birthday gig' and pull out all my favourite songs, old and new to play for you!)

The (newly re-vamped) Greyhound is Derby Brewing Companies latest acquisition, an iconic pub at the very centre of the Derby Mile, on Friargate. Serving a selection of award winning - hand-crafted ales!

Their Website:
http://www.derbybrewing.co.uk/

The Greyhound Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=123761024305231&v=info&ref=ts

So, just to round up... it's Sat 17th July. It's Free Entry, at a Great Pub, I'm playing a 2 hour set, and there's celebrating to be had!
Keep your fingers crossed for some sunshine in the beer garden.....

Really hope you can make it!

Julie x

RSVP at the Facebook event page here

Live @ Studio One (Bar & Restaurant) SHOWCASE CINEMA - DERBY

2010-06-22T16:56:00.001+01:00

THIS SATURDAY 26th June: I am playing Live at Showcase Cinema Delux, Studio One, Bar and Restaurant, Level 3, West Mall, Westfield Centre, Derby DE1 2PQ (use the Westfield entrance on the Spot)

It's completely Free Entry - Live Music 9.00-11.00pm and there are great drink offers with a sumptious food menu!

Come and Eat / Drink and enjoy some live music!

RSVP on the Facebook event here.

Fuse Fest 2010

2010-06-07T19:46:00.000+01:00

Fuse fest is a day long festival celebrating Love Music Hate Racism in the East Midlands. Based in Derby the festival spans across 8 venues in the city, each venue representing a different genre of music.. Last year we had over 3000 people turn up and it turned out to be an epic day! Everybody is welcome

ALL VENUES ARE FREE TO GET IN!!!

The venues are:

Assembly Rooms - Indie & Hip Hop

Big Blue Coffee Shop - Acoustic

Deez - Reggae

The Royal - Dubstep

The Shakespeare - Indie Rock

The Bell - Heavy Metal

Market Place - Mc's & Lyricists

Quad - Fuse Film Night

Line up at each venue are as follows:
Assembly Rooms- Darwin Suite 2pm - 6:30pm:

The Park Bench, Lucy Milford, David Gibb, Remand to Vegas, Nisha, Lucy Ward, Scott Keeling, Joel Glyn Davies, Mantis, Open For Business, The Standby Setting, Joe Brown, Eskimo Fires, Simon Andrews, Julie Collings (approx 2pm), Jimi Grimm Doughty, Jo Lewis, Lester Norton, Alex Blood, Regimental

Assembly Rooms 6:30 - 11pm: Sincere, Smiler, Wretch 32, Rukus, D'evotion, J Poet, Yogi, Malik, Empey

The Shakespeare 7pm - 1am: Addictive Philosophy, The Megaphones, Maffa Kings, Firing Blanks, Better For Nothing, Big Hands

The Royal 10:30pm - 04:30am: Orien, Goli & Ashburner, Donnie Propa & Trickstep, SnapS, Jake 5nake

Big Blue Coffee Shop 5pm - 11pm: David Gibb, Alex Blood & The Diggers, Lo Fi Lung, The Standby Setting + Open Mic

The Bell 8pm - 3am: Jaguar, Rock Stock Nixon, Icon, Conquest of Steel

Deez 4pm - 9pm: V Rocket, Big Mark, Bazz, Rudes, Andre, Jah Wizdom

Market Place 1pm - 6pm: Dj Jaydm, Alex Blood, United Underdogz, Extended Family, M Dot, Jam Jam, Karnage, Cliche, Dj Fatalz, Eyez, Smuttz, Lee-Roy, DVS

Quad : Who Shot The Sheriff & Others

If last years festival was anything to go by believe me you don't want to miss this!! And remember, all venues are FREE!!

Also it would be a big help if you could RSVP and invite your friends to this page!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132112366804047&ref=mf

Thanks

Hope to see you there :)

(next gig:) Love Music, Hate Racism - Derby Assembly Rooms

2010-05-31T12:43:00.000+01:00

If you came along last year when Asian Dub Foundation filled the Darwin Suite with superb hard-hitting tunes, you will know that a great event is lined up at Derby's Assembly Rooms on Saturday 19th June 2010!

Evolution is once again joining in as part of Fuse Fest – happening at venues all across the city throughout the day. The Assembly Room's 'Darwin Suite' will feature a lineup of local bands and performers (INLUDING ME!) in the foyer throughout the day from 2pm til about 6pm, so come along and just drop in, or stick with us for the whole event, where from 7pm, there will be a fantastic headline act on the main Darwin stage... keep an eye on the website for details!

Don’t forget, it’s all FREE!

Age Requirement: 0+

BIG BLUE CHARITY BASH

2010-05-26T16:03:00.002+01:00

THIS SATURDAY - MAY 29TH @ Big Blue Coffee Co. Sadler gate, Derby

Only £2.50 Entry
Music from 1pm-11.30pm

Loads of performers all rallying together to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support + The PDSA

Come and Support a great gig and raise money for a worthy cause!

Visit the facebook page

macmillan cancer support fundraiser: thank you!

2010-05-23T19:21:00.003+01:00

WALK FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT - A BIG THANK YOU!

Every day 822 people in the UK are told they have cancer. Macmillan’s ambition is to reach and improve the lives of every one of these people and the two million already living with the disease. They provide the medical, emotional, practical and financial support they need. It’s a big ambition but something we can all help with.

On Saturday, we are took part in a fundraising walk around Carsington Water as a dedication for our lovely Dad, who very sadly passed away in February to Lung Cancer.

Over 150 people registered and took part, and the sun was shining down on us all! We managed to complete the walk in just over 2.5 hours, & we enjoyed every minute.

I honestly can't thank you enough for all the supportive messages and very kind donations by all of you, (including those of you who are still sending in their donations now! - it's never too late!) as you know EVERY penny raised will fund more of Macmillan's vital services and help them to develop new ways to change lives.

THANK YOU FOR DONATING!

We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. Please donate now using our Just Giving Page »

My next gig is a FUNDRAISING GIG!:

Next Saturday - May 29th, I am playing at The Big Blue Charity Bash - presented by Derby Singers & Songwriters Club. It's only £2.50 Entry & Live Music from 1pm till 11.30pm!
All money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support & the local PDSA.
For more information visit my gig page here

See you in the front row! :-)

J x

Collings walk for Macmillan Support - please donate!

2010-04-26T14:58:00.006+01:00

Every day 822 people in the UK are told they have cancer.

Macmillan’s ambition is to reach and improve the lives of every one of these people and the two million already living with the disease. They provide the medical, emotional, practical and financial support they need. It’s a big ambition but something we can all help with.

We are taking part in a walk in May as a dedication for our lovely Dad, who very sadly passed away in February to Lung Cancer. Every penny raised will fund more of Macmillan's vital services and help them to develop new ways to change lives.

We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. Please donate now using our Just Giving Page »

On a Swing - Live in My Living Room
For Dad x - one of his favourite tracks...

Live in my Living Room

2010-04-13T09:44:00.000+01:00

Videos: "Live in my Living Room

Now available to watch on my Youtube channel!

Me, 2 guitars, a camera (and our dog Myla sat being very well behaved just out of shot!) Visit youtube.com/juliecollings to watch them now.

In May a group of us will be taking part in a 'Carsington Water Walk' to try and raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sadly, we lost our wonderful Dad on 9th February 2010 to Lung Cancer. He is missed so very much and will always be in our hearts and in our minds.

Visit our Just giving page here and give whatever you can

EVOLUTION @ Derby Assembly Rooms

Don't forget I will be playing at this weekends Evolution gig at Derby's Assembly Rooms.

April 17th - Evolution (15 Local Acts £4 Advance)

Click here for more information

Live at Derby Assembly Rooms - April 17th

2010-04-07T10:24:00.000+01:00

(I'm playing approx 6pm)

Come & Join the Event Page on Facebook here:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=647596638&ref=nf#!/event.php?eid=100700769971814&ref=ts

Derby Singer Songwriters Club

2010-03-29T11:06:00.004+01:00

"Place to be for original acoustic set performers"

No-one is talking finger in the ear but if you want to hear an acoustic set not drowned by pub hubbub, drop by Derby Singers and Songwriters Club at the Big Blue Coffee Company in Sadler Gate.

The 'club' was launched a year ago by musician Ian Gardler after he did a gig at the cafe bar and loved it.

"Most pubs have a band in the corner which everyone ignores. There are very few venues specially for bands, where acoustic performers can actually be heard."

Ian, 46, of Alvaston, is part of an acoustic duo called Rachel and the Lawn Grower. Rachel Watson, 33, is the one with the voice of an angel; he's the lawn grower.

"My wife, Jane, told a neighbour she grew the flowers and I grew the lawn, so the name sort of stuck." The pair have been singing together since 2007 and have produced a number of recordings which can be found on MySpace.

"Rachel and I perform a sort of mellow set," said Ian. "We were desperate to find somewhere nice and quiet, where people actually listen to you, when we came across the Big Blue Coffee Company. It was perfect."

Ian negotiated to have the cafe bar once a month as a venue for acoustic musicians and named the gathering the Derby Singer Songwriters Club.

He describes the venue as cosy. It can accommodate around 70 "and has art on the wall instead of beer stains".

"We've only got one rule and that's that people only play their own stuff. They can't do covers."

The club began by hiring three bands but Ian reduced it to two to allow time for an open mic session.

"Last month we had a late teens acoustic pop singer, Charlotte Carpenter, who is really popular with students, followed by ex-Bivouac singer/guitarist Paul Yeadon, who sings acoustic indie rock. He's older, so his set appealed to more middle-aged punters – like me."

Next month, the line-up will be Prints in the Snow, an alternative pop band from the Nottingham area, and solo singer Yvonne Lake, a Loughborough student whose bittersweet indie folk melodies are carving her a growing reputation for originality, though she confesses her influences include Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen.

"We've had some great musicians playing here over the past year," said Ian, who, due to a degenerative spine condition, now plays only a couple of times a year.

"One of my favourites is soloist Julie Collin(g)s, who writes all her own stuff, records it and puts it out. She will be playing in August."

A major achievement of the club's first year is a compilation CD of 12 of the artists who have appeared. It's called DSSC Acoustic and a link can be found on the club's MySpace website.

For Ian, the club is a labour of love. He said: "I don't want people to think it's a folk club. It's a venue for acoustic acts."

DERBY SINGERS & SONGWRITERS CLUB

WHERE: Big Blue Coffee Company, Sadler Gate.

WHEN: Thursday. Doors open 8pm. Open mic 10pm.

ADMISSION: £2.

MORE INFORMATION: www.myspace.com/derbysingersongwriterclub.

Monday, March 22, 2010, 07:30 Article taken from the Derby Evening Telegraph

"Sock it to em gal..."

2010-03-20T18:39:00.005Z

Wishing you a Happy Spring-time!

I'll start you off with some of my new gig dates, now listed on the gigs page including a charity gig to raise money for two very important charities.

Saturday 27th March 2010

Showcase Cinema De Lux, Derby
Studio One, Bar and Restaurant
Level 3, West Mall
Westfield Centre, Derby DE1 2PQ

Free Entry - Music starts 9.00pm

The Showcase cinema are now hosting live music! It's completely free to get in, and theres a bar or restaurant for you to enjoy alongside the live music. I will be playing two sets. One approx 9-10pm, then another from 10-11pm.

Saturday 29th May 2010

Derby Singer Songwriter Club- Big Blue Charity Bash

Charity Fundraiser for PDSA and Macmillan Cancer Support
with over 12 wonderful acts.
The Big Blue Coffee Company

47 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ
£2.50 Entry or tickets can be purchased in advance from Big Blue Coffee Co.
Lineup: (still some acts to be confirmed, but promises to be a great night!)

1:00pm Jonathan Eagles
1:45pm Jonathan Beckett
2:30pm May K.B
3:20pm Just
4:00pm Ruth Bellamy
4:45pm TBC
5:25pm Ian Babington
6:05pm Rachel & The Lawn Grower
6:40pm Richard Belfitt
7:25pm Heather Watson
8:05pm Julie Collings
8:45pm TBC
9:25pm Antonia Bee
10:00pm Simon Andrews
10:40pm Lester Norton

This is a gig very close to my heart. Sadly I lost my lovely, brave Dad to Lung Cancer in February. My world has been flipped upside down, and I am missing him so much. After seeing everything he had to go through, I really feel that more needs to be done to help those who suffer with Cancer, and those who care for them.

The gig will collect a good chunk of funds that will go to help the Macmillan care unit who offer invaluable support to those who don't know where to turn throughout all the heartache and pain that they are going through. Proceeds will go to both Macmillan Cancer Care and the PDSA.

My Dad was my number one fan and supporter.

He was my friend, and the person who always knew exactly what to say.

Dad'd always say "sock it to em gal"...before I play a gig... and then I would do my best to do exactly that!....I will be playing this gig especially for my lovely Dad.

It'd be great to see you there if you can make it.

Walk for Macmillan Support
On May 22nd a group of us will be walking to donate some money for Macmillan support.
Please donate anything you can (pennies or pounds... they all add up!) here: http://original.justgiving.com/juliecollings all donations will go directly to Macmillan support.

I am spending some time working on new songs and new sounds, and will be bringing you more music news very soon.

Keep in touch,

Lots of Love

Julie x

Who was My Sharona?.....

2010-02-20T23:36:00.008Z

My Sharona, has been linked to everyone from George Bush to Girls Aloud. How did a song with hidden swearing prove so enduring, and who was Sharona?

Read more here

Here's my version- sang on my France Tour last year....

Wonder-ful gig next weekend!

2009-09-19T20:41:00.008+01:00

Just posting some great gig and guitar news!

Next Sunday: 27th September 2009, I'm playing at The Rockhouse, Derby supporting the wonderful Miles Hunt & Erica Nokalls.....
(I'll be playing at 8.45pm)

Venue Address
The Rockhouse, 35 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX – TEL: 01332 209236

LISTEN
Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls – http://www.thewonderstuff.co.uk/
Julie Collings - http://www.myspace.com/juliecollings
WEBSITE
http://www.therockhousederby.co.uk

More fantastic news: I am now endorsed by Simon and Patrick Guitars!

This is my new shiny guitar :) - Songsmith Folk A3 - and it's beautiful!

I have more magical gigs lining up for later in 2009 ... more news soon!

soleil et de la musique: un musicien anglais en France

2009-08-29T18:09:00.023+01:00

Live Footage available to view here: http://www.youtube.com/juliecollings

Julie Collings - France Tour August 2009

Thursday 20th August 2009 - 11am As the aircraft wheels slammed (yes SLAMMED!) onto the runway, I could begin to feel the warm Mediterranean climate immediately relax my pulse, and ease my immense fear of the take offs and landings that get us from A to B.

Its difficult to try and put into words -that feeling as you take your first steps onto the tarmac and run to collect your luggage ..or in my case, my guitars.....Ryanair - thankfully, were very gentle and careful with my guitars ...(and with their frisking!!!).

To my delight...(ahem...!) I could see my guitars being loaded on the plane!....

The lady at the check in desk joked with us that the team loading our plane was "quite a rowdy looking crew! - quite keen on juggling" Needless to say, I was holding my breath until I next placed hands on my lovely instruments.

We arrived into Charente an hour and 20 minutes later- ( our pilot 'took a short cut???' )

It suddenly dawned on me that I was about 1 hour away from the first gig on the tour....Adrenalin pumping... I took a deep breath and realised the beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery AND music- was everything a girl could ask for! Bring it on!!

The music began at 9pm at Bar De L Abbaye, Charroux, France, Charroux - but I just had enough time to have a wander and take some beautiful snaps to show you all!

Talking to Kim, the venue owner, over a Guiness- yes I know A GUINNESS??.. not very French of me! ...Its good for you! ....Anyway... I digress.. yes we were discussing just how magical and so very dark the night gets when you don't have the immensely unneccesary light pollution like we do in the City's of the UK. She told me that most of the sunbeds out here are used for watching stars, and I glanced up for a good hour to see exactly what she meant!

I EVEN saw a shooting star for the first time ever!

I lost myself for a minute,
I couldn't find my footing,
In this life, time is winning.
Open up my night sky
-Come on in.
(On a Swing)

Friday 21st August 2009:

We spent Friday morning in Civray - immersing ourselves into the beautiful local markets, trying to order bananas and peaches seemingly proved interesting for the market traders. But we got there in the end.

I was completely blown away by the squat 12th Century Medieval Church of St Nicolas of Civray. I would label myself as more a 'Spiritual' person than a 'Religous' person - this place is absolutely fascinating, and would be TO ANYONE!- so much so it didn't feel so strange to see people taking photographs in a 'place of worship' ...you really had to see it to believe it. Full to the brim of COMPLETELY original and untouched rich decorative wall to ceiling designs, pictures both beautiful and grotesque depicting various parables and religious scenery.

Later that evening we arrived at du Village, Blanzay, France - my next stunning stage... an old barn... magical!

May I just point out that it's not often that I can say that one gig after another - each and every venue on my tour had a truly one off- beautiful setting with unique charm and stunning overwhelming surroundings. I am not exaggerating!

Each and every audience attending the gigs were filled with people from all over the world! so lovely and some wonderful characters! During my time on tour, I came across 3 or 4 families who originated from my hometown: Derby! Who'd of thunk it? Such a small world!

Mid-song - I would often find myself looking over every inch of the venue around me... just trying to take it all in!
I sometimes wish I had a photographic memory.

Saturday 22nd August 2009

We drove out to Ruffec - in need of a little perking up (!!!!)
Espresso's in the sunshine. Markets stocked to the brim with fruit + veg I have never seen or tasted before. The days have just the right measure of lazy - giving my body just enough time to pile on the next tank of adrenalin.
I wake each morning excited that the evening will conclude with: playing my songs to a sun kissed audience, who will hopefully leave contented for their long walk home into the DARK dark night.

Arriving at the venue -Dixieland Cafe, Verteuil, France
we still had time to wander and take in the scenery....

Standing onstage- I just had to look up to see this outstanding view:

which is the chateau-la-rochefoucauld!!!

http://www.chateau-la-rochefoucauld.com/

As I tuned up before the gig, I had a quick nosey around before the sun went down. As a keen (but still very much 'rookie') veggie grower, I noticed that Dixieland certainly 'grow their own' for their menu with various shapes and sizing of plants dotted amongst the flowers around the courtyard.... Tomato's, grapes, squash and even Banana plants! A veritable feast!

Red lighting 'setting the scene' a lovely attentive and friendly crowd... what more could a girl ask for... other than her own 'bird cage' style stage and bird boxes dotted everywhere- how fitting with the album 'a little bird told me!' loved it & didn't want to stop playing!

Sunday 23rd August 2009 ... the tour comes to an end today...But not until I've played 2 sets at the Snack Plan D'eau!.
A beautiful lakeside stage & sun blasting down upon us all!
Take a look at the views when we got there!....

I nearly melted during my 3pm set! Sun beating down on us all... still pinching myself!

Brilliant to see both the kids & grownups splashing about in the lake and still listening to the music travelling through the humid air! - just like its sposed to be - Brill!

Enjoyed the Vin Rouge as we watched the stars twinkle over the lake... what an ending to a magical week!

Fantastic time had by ALL and hope to do this again very soon.. more photo's and footage to follow....

Thank you to Michael and Diane for all the laughter, help, hardwork, frites and lovely lovely wine!

Live Footage available to view here: http://www.youtube.com/juliecollings

Girls in the Garden

2009-07-06T20:54:00.003+01:00

Sat 18th July 2009

FREE ENTRY

Gigs in the Garden brings YOU......

....GIRLS in the GARDEN!

featuring a host of musical talent, with sets from:

Eleanor Lee

http://www.myspace.com/elnalee

Lucy Milford

http://www.myspace.com/lucymilford

Grace Petrie

http://www.myspace.com/gracepetrie

Josie Lewis

http://www.myspace.com/josielewis

Lucy Day

http://www.myspace.com/lucydayband

Julie Collings

http://www.myspace.com/juliecollings

******* FREE ENTRY ********

Supporting Hudson Super 6 @ Vaults, Derby- Monday 8PM

2009-06-19T23:17:00.003+01:00

Hello!

Just wanted to let you know about a gig I am playing....

Monday 22nd June

8PM

FREE ENTRY

Supporting *Hudson Super 6* - Fantastic Band releasing their new album!

More information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=98203724864&ref=mf

Following on from the hit-and-run success of the last show, we are back by demand with a full headline set. Again, we've chosen another off-the-wall place - the Vaults and support from the AMAZING Suzanne Vega esque Julie Collings. Guess what - it's free and once again we'll be giving away vinyl, CD's and other odds and sods in LIMITED QUANTITIES so you snooze, you loze!

SO, get yr asses down to the show and soak up the eclectic mix of ethereal folk fragility and dirty blues punk. You won't be disappointed.

http://www.myspace.com/hudsonsupersix

http://www.myspace.com/juliecollings

Also... A little bird told me... now available from HMV Stores, Amazon, iTunes and various local Record stores!

Or of course. http://www.juliecollings.co.uk

Also...Playing live at these places very soon:

22.06 The Vaults - Derby (Supporting HS6)

18.07 Girls in the Garden - Bar One, Derby

20.08 to 25.08 Touring in France- "un petit oiseau m'a dit" (More details to be posted soon!)

18.10 An Evening with Julie Collings - The Brewery Tap - Derby

Contact, Listen, Read & Follow:

http://www.myspace.com/juliecollings

http://www.juliecollings.co.uk

http://juliecollings.blogspot.com/

http://twitter.com/juliecollings

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Collings-Music/6271747371?ref=t

Skype: Julie_Collings

Download my music on iTunes now!

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=64923086

R2: 4 Stars

2009-05-17T12:11:00.002+01:00

Many thanks to Trevor for such a lovely review of 'A Little Bird Told Me'

yup-date

2009-03-17T21:14:00.003Z

Hello!

Firstly, Huge MASSIVE Thank you's for all the lovely comments and emails you have been sending through about 'A Little Bird Told Me'.

and also for the wonderful turnout to my Brewery Tap gig 27/02. It really was a magical night & meant so much to me to see you all there! (some of you even singing along to some of the new tracks!!!) -

motophotoaction (c/o alice kell)

Don't forget, you can leave reviews on the iTunes page for any of my albums/songs! Feel free to leave your reviews/honest thoughts & help other fellow iTunes shoppers/ JC newbies to make that choice whether to click or not!

Next Gig:

Weds 25th March 2009

Derby Singer Songwriters Club, The Blessington Carriage, Derby

£2.50 Entry on Door - 8pm Start

More details:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58960648425

The second of DSSC acoustic showcase nights with the wonderful: Julie Collings (www.myspace.com/juliecollings), Urisk (www.myspace.com/urisk1) and Martin Jackson (www.myspace.com/martinjacksonacoustic). Just £2.50 on the door kick off at 8ish....be great to see you there! "DERBY HAS A WEALTH OF TALENTED ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS WHO AREN'T GETTING THE ATTENTION THEY DESERVE!, SO TO GIVE THESE MUSICIANS A CHANCE TO BE HEARD THE DERBY SINGERS/SONGWRITERS CLUB WILL SHOWCASE 3 LOCAL ACTS EACH MONTH UPSTAIRS AT THE BLESSINGTON CARRIAGE(CHAPEL STREET, DERBY) OUR NEXT EVENT IS ON MARCH 25th AND FEATURES.....JULIE COLLINGS, URISK and MARTIN JACKSON. (£2.50 ON THE DOOR) ALL OF THESE ACTS ARE IN THE TOP FRIENDS ON THIS PROFILE www.myspace.com/derbysingersongwriterclub, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THEM DO IT NOW!!!"

Summer gigs being booked & to be added to the site shortly.

Also...A little bird tells me - A little Bird Told me is featured in the reviews section of the next issue of 'Rock n Reel' Music Magazine.

More again very soon......

Thank you for listening.
Available to Download on iTunes now!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=64923086

Playing live in these many magical places very soon:

25.03 Derby Singer Songwriters Club, The Blessington Carriage.
25.04 Big Blue Coffee Shop, Derby.

26.04 derbyAMPED Launch Party, The Rockhouse, Derby

02.05 The Brewhouse, Burton (Supporting Jon Amor)

5.06-7.06 The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Southwell.

Featured on iTunes - THIS WEEK!

2009-02-22T08:40:00.003Z

A little bird told me is appearing in the featured singer-songwriter section this week!

Magical!

MyTunes

2009-02-17T20:39:00.002Z

My albums (1st and 2nd) ... and other releases

are now available to download on iTunes by following this embedded link:

CLICK HERE

New album works out at only £7.11 Baaaargain!

soundtrack: Daniel

2009-02-16T20:14:00.003Z

Very happy and excited to announce that 'Simple Things' features in the soundtrack for Danish Film: Daniel

(Working Title)

Morten Giese, 2009

Daniel is an extremely talented music student aiming for an international career. He falls in love with Sofie and moves in with her, and for the first time Daniel's life is not all music. They plan to go to New York, but as Daniel's affection grows, so does his feeling of an all-consuming jealousy. Slowly but surely the suspicions overwhelm him and a dangerous side of Daniel's personality becomes full-blown.

What a magical start to this week!

Just off to make some pin badges ...... weeeee x

An Evening with jc......

2009-02-09T21:00:00.006Z

I am delighted and excited to announce the details of ...

All details are on the flyer... or on my many web-lets.

Its a really lovely venue, fantastic people and always a friendly crowd, so if you can make it along, it would be magical to see you there.

+ I will have a box of my albums & other treats for sale there!

See you soon...

here's me in the snow til then!

Cave Cave Cave Cave Caveee

2009-02-01T10:48:00.009Z

24th Jan 09 at The Logger heads, Nottingham.

(Photo's taken by Alice Kell)

When Jay told me I'd be singing in a cave, I thought he may have meant a dark, candle lit room with a bar and a small amp and microphone in the corner, lovingly named the cave...

After wandering the streets of Nottingham and down the lamplit lane that led to Cliff Road, we found a wonderful Art-filled place, in one corner, a candle-lit room with a bar and small PA and mic in the corner... and in the other...

the Caves:

The acoustics in the cave were magical!!!

After a few rounds of guiness, the cave filled to the brim with a chorus of campfire favourites: Stand by me, Wonderwall and the newly revised 'cave cave cave cave blues!'

Aye.... T'was a magical night that will never be forgotton, and thank you to those who joined the merriment!

I really hope to venture back that way very soon!

(thanks to Alice Kell for the photo's)

Microsoft... Shocking!

2009-01-18T10:28:00.002Z

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3oGFogwcx-E

Shocking stuff!

Whilst I love the idea of introducing songwriting skills for everyone! This is just absurd!

Microsoft strike again!

Freeq

2009-01-12T20:19:00.006Z

Saturday 24th January 2009

FREE ENTRY

8pm - 1.30am

59 Cliff Rd

Nottingham, NG1 1GT

Map

0115 950 0086

www.theloggerheads.co.uk

A night of multiple live musical entertainment. 14+ Live acts. Northern Quarter, Lofi Lung, Alberto Veto, Dave Anderson, Dawn Pickering, Paul Walker, Julie Collings, Dawson Music, Sam Bennett, Vava, Little Show Joe, Irene Rae, The Old Nick Trading Company, Bekky Kennedy.

HelloHoHO!

2008-12-17T20:11:00.004Z

Hello-Ho-Ho!
Feeling rather festive now the tree is up and the twinkly lights are twinkling!
Just wanted to send you all some Christmas cheer and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hurrah!... Now that we have celebrated, let me tell you about some exciting news.
'A Little Bird Told Me' will soon be available on iTunes to purchase ( I shall make a clear announcement for the lovers of the digital music) and in the New Year will be released for nationwide availability in all good record stores! Don't forget, you still have time to buy a copy for your loved one's for a last minute stocking filler. Only £10 including free delivery from the web-shop www.juliecollings.co.uk (shop).
Lots of gigs lining up and to be announced in the New Year (watch the website/myspace/blog Jan 09 for full lineup).
and finally....
LAST GIG OF 2008

---thank you to those who attended! ---
'Unearthed' Acoustic Special at the Blessington Carriage, Chapel Street, Derby
Tomorrow (Tuesday 16th December 2008) Doors 7.30 - starts 8pm FREE ENTRY
Magical music from 3 local acts - www.myspace.com/alipow3rs
www.myspace.com/juliecollings
www.myspace.com/lucydayband

Lots of Love

Little Boxes of Joy!

2008-11-29T15:39:00.003Z

'A Little Bird Told Me'

now available to buy.

www.juliecollings.co.uk

See more about my new album on

BBC Derby Introducing

Big Blue Photos

2008-11-10T20:47:00.005Z

Photo's from the 'This Side of Poetry' Launch Party at the Big Blue, a couple of weeks ago:

Round up of the evening here: http://fiercecritique.blogspot.com

Remember Remember - 5th Nov - News

2008-11-05T14:28:00.003Z

Gig this week!

Saturday 08/11/2008 at The Brewery Tap - Special Launch Night! 1 Derwent St Derby, Derby, DE1 2EN

Free Entry

Four great musicians, showcasing the kind of talent that plays at The Brewery Tap! This is the launch night of the new music room so expect bubbly and nibbles as well as some great music! Paul Miro, Leavon Archer, Julie Collings, Joe Brown. More info & links to the other amaaazing artists here: http://www.myspace.com/thebrewerytapderby

- CD's are officially a gogo! The green button has been pushed. They will be available to purchase from the website next week! iTunes and other digital shops to follow!

- Two of my new tracks are 'out there' and available to listen to on myspace, ilike, garageband and facebook.

News from garageband: "Congratulations! As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, "Like I Belong to you" will be Acoustic Track of the Week at GarageBand.com. For 7 days starting on Monday, the 10th of November, 2008 (PST) "Like I Belong to you" will be featured on our site! It will also be featured in our special acoustic Track of the Week podcast"

Woop!

Bloomin Ace!

2008-11-02T13:46:00.003Z

Had a really brilliant time at the Big Blue last night!

So many inspiring and interesting people crammed into a sweet scented space!

You should check out the Time Travel Opportunists work here:

http://www.timetravelopportunists.blogspot.com/

(and all the other artists and writers on the 'Party Time' Poster)

For your listening pleasure

2008-11-01T11:16:00.002Z

The CD's are due to land here over the next week... but in the meantime
I have uploaded 2 tracks one these websites for your listening pleasure:
On Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/juliecollings
On iLike: http://www.ilike.com/artist/Julie+Collings (you can send tracks to your facebook friends!)
and will appear shortly on cyber collings http://www.juliecollings.co.uk

no tricks - just treats

2008-10-30T14:50:00.009Z

Little Thomas Collings was born on the 9th. I'm such the proud Aunty *GRIN*

Funny how a new little life can put everything into perspective!

The little bibs and booties make me feel very BIG and very OLD! but the proudest auntie ever!

The 'pressing' of 'A Little Bird Told Me' is to be completed shortly, in the meantime - I am adding a sample track or two onto the world wide web : myspace, ilike, facebook for your listening pleasure!

I am still buzzing from The Brewery Tap gig, it was wonderful to see all that attended! In fact they have even asked me back for the official Launch night (of the music room upstairs) on the 8th November with 3 other performers. Promises to be another great night.

And another great night -this weekend:

"Time Travel Opportunists are pleased to announce the upcoming release of Michael Frearson's second poetry chapbook, entitled "This side of poetry". The launch party is this Saturday, at Big Blue Coffee Co. on Sadlergate (we like it there). There will be one hundred hand bound copies of the book, stitched by Fierce, Nath and myself over the coming week. I'm hoping that Fierce has been practising his needlepoint. Our shining star of the Mythbusters Sewing Circle, Biff, is away doing busy things, so it's going to be tough. But I'm sure we'll be okay.For more info on the event, click here.Hopefully, we'll see you on the night. Free Party Rings for all! "

http://timetravelopportunists.blogspot.com/

Full lineup: Saturday 01/11/08 at The Big Blue Coffee Co, Sadler Gate, Derby. Michael Frearce is hosting this little shindig to celebrate the launch of his new title 'This side of Poetry' Performances from Richard Birkin, Jo Lewis Kevin Wallace, Chris Ballard & Alex Blood, DJ Marley + Julie Collings. 7.30PM FREE ENTRY

The little birdie is nearly ready to fly!

Carrot Soup

2008-10-07T22:54:00.006+01:00

I will be an Auntie soon.
Maybe today, maybe tomorrow!

"Among elephants, a female elephant who helps a mother elephant to defend and protect her calf." (wiki)

Maybe this means I have to grow up now, perfect the art of knitting or how to bake the most magical cookie recipe bar-none? With my brother as their daddy, they are certain to be a shiny little star. I am one very proud and very excited sister / AUNTIE!

Everyone seems to be talking about Crunchy Credit..
On my way home from work I was pondering where this may leave us all in 6 months. SUDDENLY my mind was cleansed of all negative thoughts.... having stumbled upon this beauty! What a way to end the day hey? (And that was followed by a mind blowing bowl of carrot soup for my dinner!)

When everyone is having a good old moan tomorrow, I will keep in mind: warm breath on cold air, my new baby relative(!) that magical moment after a rainy shower, and carrot soup!

new New NEW

2008-10-04T11:20:00.004+01:00

As you may have already noticed, I have a wonderful new website www.juliecollings.co.uk. Thank you for all the lovely comments made so far - it really means a lot to know you are with me! So here we are! ....

I am currently just placing the finishing touches and getting ready to send off 'a little bird told me' to be pressed and printed. I am so excited I can't sleep! Until they arrive, you can purchase the new album at a special price of £7.99 for a limited time.

For those of you who are frrrly nearby, I will be playing some songs at a lovely little venue on Derwent street, Derby on Sunday 19th October from 4.30pm. It's promising to be a really nice chilled afternoon & it would be a great chance to catch up with ya'll.

bye for now!...