This is Deena (with Miggs) - show her some love!

The girl's name is Deena and she doesn't think she's good enough to make a go of it in the music industry. Show her some love because I think the more people that tell her she is good enough, the more confidence will come and she may one day (and hopefully soon) believe in herself. She actually had a cold on this track (not that it makes a difference to her very cool, very unique voice) but you'll find her on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, and YouTube (I'll leave you to search for her yourself (it will help the ranking of her profiles). The guitarist is Miggs, he lives in Sydney, Australia, and he's pretty good himself so drop by and say hello to him too if you find him whilst searching for the future star that is Deena. Enjoy!

This is Deena (with Miggs) - show her some love!

Some people really have no life and have to hide behind their "Anonymous" mask...

I follow a really good blog from a friend of mine, The Deena Colada Recipe and on occasion leave her a friendly comment to let her know her blog is being both read and enjoyed.  Anyway, the girl posted a really funky photo of herself and knowing just how good she is musically, and thinking it was about time a demo was recorded, I left my usual comment saying I thought she should use the photo as a demo cover or something.  This was my reply...

You see that?  Anonymous said "why do you think people care richard?" - I had to laugh, I mean this person is obviously very lonely, very sad, totally jealous (possibly in love with Deena, afterall, she is a pretty girl), or a combination of all three.  What a freak hiding behind his (or her) "Anonymous" mask.  Show yourself if you have any balls... sorry, forgot, you don't!  I got another message a few days later, but that only backs up how lifeless this person is and I really can't be bothered with it any more, but who ever you may be, keep it coming, you're a free laugh, and that's a rare commodity these days.

Some people really have no life and have to hide behind their "Anonymous" mask...

Gregory and the Hawk

Meredith Godreau is an American singer-songwriter performing under the pseudonym Gregory and the Hawk. Active since 2003, Godreau initially enjoyed independent success with 2 EPs and a full length album selling a total of 15,000 copies.

Originally from Medfield, Massachusetts, Godreau moved to upstate New York when she was twelve. This was where she learned a number of instruments, including piano, clarinet, oboe, violin and viola before settling on her '$70 Christmas gift': the guitar.

Godreau then took on the pseudonym Gregory and the Hawk to avoid being pigeonholed as a singer-songwriter, despite citing her influences as Nick Drake, Liz Phair and PJ Harvey. The name was derived from her brother, Gregory, and his imaginary childhood hawk. This was when she released her demo EP, including early versions of the popular "Boats and Birds" and "Isabelle".

Ok, so I can't take credit for this little Biography as I kind of copied it from Wikipedia but I don't think I'll get in trouble for it now I've given them a cool link back!  ...but I was kindly introduced to Gregory and the Hawk when I saw a talented girl (Deena - see earlier posts) covering Boats and Birds on YouTube (view here), and I immediately fell in love with the music, and so here's a few samples for you.  Hope you like them?

Gregory and the Hawk

New Guitar and the Talent of Deena

I've recently started teaching music several days a week on top of working my web design business (50 Quid Website), and writing my own music with and for some very talented people.  New tunes and projects are on their way!  You can find videos (or at least songs companied by slide shows of old photos) of my old band (that split up over 10 years ago!) Meringue Opinion on my YouTube Channel where I'll also be showcasing the new projects.

Anyway,

I bought a new guitar...

Sexy!

 

 

 

and a Boss RC-50 Loop Station (these are the most wicked of musical kit) because I thought (and I know it will) be great for teaching, but mainly because I've started to listen a lot to Dub FX.  I can't beat box yet, but I'm working on it :)

the most wicked of musical kit

Now I have to let you know about the most gorgeous, talented, and natural person I've met online recently.  This guitar/ukalele singer/songwriter doesn't realise just how good she really is, but she really is talented, has the most amazing voice and personality, and lives by the name of Deena.  This girl needs to know how talented she is so show her some love by visiting her YouTube Channel and leaving her some nice comments when you like her as much as I do.  You can also follow Deena on Twitter by clicking here.

By the way, you can also follow me on Twitter by clicking here too!

New Guitar and the Talent of Deena