Along the route I performed free gigs with a talk running between the songs. Although my songs are not overtly about mental health, they do link with themes talked about and at some of the venues the audience got involved, talking about their own experiences.

 

An exciting boost was that Frank Turner promoted the project on twitter and facebook to all his fans. He also suggested his song, 'If Ever I Stray', for me to play at the gigs.

 

I also asked Cumbrian poet and songwriter, Ann Wilson to suggest one of her songs. You can hear, 'Stop Raining Down' on this page.

 

 

Click on the event date and title for more information or the venue name to go to their website. 

 

Sat 12th    Songs with Growing Voices at Our Big Gig, Kendal    

 

Sun 13th   Songwriting Workshop at Kirkby Stephen Hostel 3pm

Sun 13th   Songs & Talk at Kirkby Stephen Hostel 8pm

 

Mon 14th  Walk ~ Kirkby Stephen to Fell End

 

Tue 15th    Walk ~ Fell End to Sedbergh

Tue 15th    Songs & Talk with Guests at Kendal Hostel 8pm         

 

Wed 16th   Walk ~ Kendal to Bowness

 

Thu 17th    Songs & Talk at Elterwater Hostel 8:30pm                                        

 

Fri 18th      Songs & Talk at Thorney How Hostel, Grasmere 8;30pm            

 

Sun 20th    Songs & Talk at Derwentwater Hostel, Keswick  8:30pm          

 

Tue 22nd    Songs & Talk at The Filling Station Cafe, Keswick 5pm

 

Wed 23rd    Walk ~ Derwentwater to Buttermere

Wed 23rd    Songs & Talk at Croft House Farm Cafe, Buttermere 7:30pm

 

Fri 25th       Songs & Talk at The Coffee Kitchen, Cockermouth 9pm        

 

What?! You want to hear some of the music before you come?

Ok, well click here for some of my songs on soundcloud.