Here is a clip of my recent performance of the song 'Pandemonium' at the 'Martins at Anchor' show at the Anchor Hotel, Haydon Bridge on 6th October 2011 (apologies for the dark lighting):
'Martins at Anchor' was performed as part of the John Martin Heritage Festival and featured specially written songs, music and poetry dedicated to the lives of the (in)famous 18th Century Martin brothers of Tynedale – William, Jonathan and John. The show also featured performances from Keith Armstrong (poetry reading) and Chris Ormston (northumbrian pipes). Further clips from the show featuring Keith, Chris and myself are available to view on my Whippet Records You Tube Channel.
Some more vintage clips from The Whisky Priests video archive have just been uploaded onto my Whippet Records You Tube Channel, this time containing some fascinating 'fly on the wall' documentary-style clips of the band's appearance live on 'Radio Heemskerk' in the Netherlands on 14th December 1997.
The line-up of The Whisky Priests on this recording is: Gary Miller - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Glenn Miller - Accordion Hugh Bradley - Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola, Whistle, Vocals Andy Tong - Bass, Vocals Cozy Dixon - Drums
In addition to footage of interviews by the show's host, Mark C. Deren, with all five band members, the clips also feature footage of the following songs performed live in the studio: 'Song For Ewan' 'Car Boot Sale' 'Blackleg Mining Man' 'Brothers in Arms Again' 'This Village' 'Going To The Mine' 'Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her'
Here are all five clips in chronological order:
A large portion of the audio from this show was previously released on The Whisky Priests 'Live on Radio Heemskerk' limited edition CD (WPTCD16) on Whippet Records. 1,000 copies were pressed and given away free at the band's concert at the Markthalle in Hamburg on 10th October 1998. For more information on this release, check out my Discography page
While sorting through my dusty archive of vintage Whisky Priests video tapes I inadvertantly came across what I had thought was long lost footage of our live in studio appearance on 'Los Conciertos de Radio 3' on TV Espanola on 23rd June 1999. I immediately took the opportunity to upload our entire 25 minute performance (in 6 separate clips) onto my Whippet Records You Tube Channel.
The line-up of The Whisky Priests on this recording is: Gary Miller - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars Glenn Miller - Accordion, Vocals Hugh Bradley - Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola, Whistle, Vocals Andy Tong - Bass, Vocals Cozy Dixon - Drums
We performed six songs in total: 'Ranting Lads' 'Alice in Wonderland' 'When the Wind Blows, Billy Boy' 'Workhorse' 'Side By Side' 'Car Boot Sale'
Here are all six songs presented in chronological order as we performed them:
Although this live in studio footage has just resurfaced having previously been thought lost, the accompanying interview featuring Glenn, Andy and myself remains missing. I know it's an almost impossibly long shot but does anybody out there happen to have a copy of it?! If yes, please get in touch!
A few weeks ago I mentioned on this News Page that I had uploaded a set of three clips of The Whisky Priests concert at the One World Music Festival in Cologne on 18th July 1992.
Thinking then that the latter part of the show was missing I have now discovered a recording of the show in its entirety and have now uploaded a further two clips featuring the remaining four songs from the final part of the concert onto my Whippet Records You Tube Channel
Clip #4 features the following tracks: 'Shut Doon the Waggon Works, 'Dol-Li-A' and 'Goblins'.
Clip #5 features the following track: 'Aall Faal Doon'.
I am currently juggling dates for my first major tour in 10 years. Countries currently being worked on include Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, UK (with possibly more territories to be added).
It's been a rough year for me but I have recently been turning things round in a hugely positive way and getting excited again about all my future plans. I am really looking forward to getting back on the road full time following various periods of illness aswell as time consuming and hugely distracting extra-curricular activities. It's time now to refocus 100% on my songwriting, performing and recording after a long period 'in the wilderness'.
This solo tour will be a prelude to what I hope will be a series of full band ('Gary Miller & The Volunteers') tours and festival appearances in 2012. Look out for a lot more news soon about gigs, tours and other projects.
In the meantime... if anyone can help me to add additional dates to the tour - please get in touch (more on this soon...).
“The feel of Gary Miller’s lyrics carry traditional sensibilities. His original lyrics are as appealing as the melodies to which they’re set.”
Al Reiss, Dirty Linen, USA.
