A new music video has been created to one of my songs by students studying at Oaklands College in Welwyn Garden City, England.
Filmed, Directed and Edited by Thomas Harvell, James Hind, Meagan Austin & Temi Aryio this video was created as a part of their Video and Media Coursework.
My thanks go to them for all the hard work and time they put into making this.
You can watch the video on You Tube by clicking HERE:
Bussling with Japanese and Gaijin alike I made my Juke Joint Debut supported by Koji Tamura (of the band `Dogs`) and Martin Leroux
My set was a little on autopilot if I was to be honest. I tried hard to evoke a reaction from the crowd and in retrospect maybe I should have kicked back a little more.
But a few CD`s were taken home by listeners and the connection with the other musicians and the promoter for the night made good on the efforts made.
Back in October 2012 I embarked upon my 2nd tour of Italy.
One of the highlights for me was my performance at Magazzino delle Idee in Orvieto.
Unbeknownst to me this performance was recorded recorded and has now been uploaded to the Radio Station Website.
You can listen to the entire show here:
http://lacittasonora.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/la-citta-sonora-stag-6-p-9-stuart-o-connor/
Stuart ‘O Connor is one of the few survivors of a breed in danger of extinction: the musician nomad, vagabond, always about to take a train, a car, an airplane, a ship. And always shouldered his trusty guitar, his paraphernalia and especially the essential loop station, which turns a lonely man into a stellar band. Listen to this wonderful concert – a Warehouse of Ideas, get lost in his psychedelic folk.
Full Show Set List:
Set 1 – 1. Initiate 2. Varit 3. Map of Shibuya 4. Pish
Interview
Set 2 – 1.Distance From Ear To Ear 2. As Stubborn As A Sandfly 3. Sleep Tight
Most shows in Japan have a very high entry fee. This is just a part of the musical landscape that has become part and parcel of the music scene within the city.
But tonight`s event at the Juke Joint in Roppongi will be one of those rare chances to catch not just me. But any live music for free.
Music will start from about 8pm so if you are local.
Come down and be a part of this musical event.
The more the merrier.
Stuart O'Connor 