News

New album

After a summer of writing new material, lots of different versions of the new songs have been tried and tested and they are now ready for recording. Rich is very enthusiastic about the new album and rightly so. Myself and a handful of others have heard a couple of the demos and we all loved them. Rich’s song writing seems to be blossoming!

So, with producer Phil Taylor ready to work the desk and the mercurial talent of Richard Barrett on lead guitar alongside Geoff Randall and Otto Metaxas on piano and bass, it’s all systems go! Studio time is booked and recording starts this month. We aim to begin promoting the new album in the New Year.

Stay tuned for the official release date.

We are delighted to say that the song "Coyote Cries" has been snapped up by a music publisher and we are very hopeful of some good news to share soon.

Rich has also been approached by another Music Publishing company about co- writing a song in aid of the charity, "Help for Heroes". This is in the early stages but watch this space.

Recording!

Hey Guys, well, we are about to go into the recording studio for the new album, most of the songs are ready to go and we are all looking forward to creating a very strong follow up to "Terracotta skies". I am especially looking forward to seeing what the two newest members of the band will bring to this project. We now have Alex Hall on lead guitar who is bringing a unique freshness to the band with his stunning guitar playing, alongside Alex Flokkas on drums who brings an energy which cannot be ignored. With the ever solid Otto Metaxas on bass and Geoff Randall tying the sound together, we are ready to go. Gigs to promote the album will be announced in the near future.
Take it easy...Rich

Latest...

Can you believe it, three months have passed since our last update. After playing a full calendar of gigs in the past year, Rich and the band are now focused on the follow up album to "Terracotta Skies". With most of the material written, Rich is recording rough demos of the songs alongside the band in readiness of travelling up to the Phil Taylor's studio in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside to record and mix the tracks which will be going on the new, as yet untitled album.

Now is also the time to think about festival dates for next year, demos are being sent left right and straight down the middle to festival organisers and more promoters are coming on board having heard and liked "Terracotta Skies" and various live performances.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who came along to our very well supported gigs, we feel very blessed to have the fan base that we do. From some of Rich's more intimate solo performances to the full band line up, you have all done us proud and enabled us to get better gigs at more established venues. Thank you...

Again, thanks to Peter Holmstedt at "Hemifran" who is working tirelessly on our behalf in Europe. Big thanks to Littleman at Totally Unsigned...have a great trip dude.

Back to Music...

So, with summer holidays over and the band now back together and rehearsing again, we are moving into an exciting time for the Rich Somers band.

On Friday 5th September, at the Brighton Coalition in Kings Rd arches on Brighton seafront, Rich and the boys are going on stage at 7.30pm but make sure you're there on time because it's a quick half hour acoustic blast and we'll be followed by, Kiina, Seeker and Two Spot Gobi.

Then on Sunday 14th, Rich will be at The Bay Tree Inn, Pelham Rd, Seaford as part of the Seaford Live Music Festival. Be there before 6pm for a 2 hour show between 6-8pm. This a charity function in aid of the St Wilfrids hospice. Rich will be donating 50% of cd sales on the evening to this worthy cause.

Time is getting close to the Showcase at the Latest Musicbar (formerly Joogleberry Playhouse). There's only space for 80 so if you want to be sure of your place at this intimate gig, please call the Latest Musicbar box office on 01273 687171 to reserve tickets. Mark it in your diaries, Thursday 18th September. Doors open at 8.00pm.

Due to the dedicated work of Hemifran, our promoters in Europe, The album "Terracotta skies" is getting regular airplay on many different Radio stations. Many thanks Peter.

Check out Totally Unsigned. There should hopefully be at least a couple of Rich's songs in the top 20! Singles Chart. Please show your support, register with Totally Unsigned and play Rich Somers songs all day!!

Thanks to one and all for your continued support. Keep an eye on this space for further info and future events featuring Rich Somers.

It's all about Gigs

What a corking month...with the Hanbury showcase on June, 9th being a sell out and the two other gigs at the Coalition and the Honey Club also being roaring successes, gig and festival bookings are turning into a steady flow.

On Friday July 11th, Rich and the band are playing at the Providence in Western Rd, Brighton.

On September 14th, Rich is playing at the Bay Tree, Seaford as part of the Seaford Live Music Festival. Their site is still under construction but soon to be completed I'm sure. Keep an eye on, www.seafordlive.org.

Also in September, Thursday 18th, Rich and the band will be playing the Joogleberry Playhouse. This will be a corking evenings entertainment. Watch this space and also, www.joogleberry.com for start times.

"Terracotta Skies" going well!

Songs from the album, "Terracotta Skies" are being played regularly on "Hot n Gold", www.hotngold.co.uk Rich and the band are soon to be featured on this internet radio station. Keep an eye on "Hot n Gold" for further details.

"Terracotta Skies" is also being reviewed by Jeff Smith, BBC Radio 2's Head of Music and we live in hope that at some point there'll be Rich Somers on the Radio 2 playlist.

Other news is that there's European interest in Rich with a deal having been signed with a European promoter. He'll be working hard on Rich's behalf promoting "Terracotta Skies" across Europe. There's still the possibility of a Europe wide tour in conjunction with the promoter.

Finally, massive thanks to all who have supported Rich and the band, namely, Jamie and Simon at the Honey Club, dudes you're awesome, Sue Kerridge at the BBC, you've been a great help...enjoy the record, all at Hot n Gold...keep playing those great tunes and I know there's loads more...thanks to all!

Keep watching this space...things change real quick!

Gigs

Rich will be performing songs from the debut album "Terracotta Skies" with his new band in a showcase gig at 'The Hanbury Club' in Brighton on Monday 9th June. Along with some new songs and support by Joanne Arrowsmith, this promises to be a great night of entertainment, so come along with your friends, family and loved ones and enjoy an evening with Rich and friends. Follow the link for more info Hanbury Club.

There are also more gigs lined up including, The Coalition in Brighton on June 5th and The Providence in Brighton on July 11th. More gigs are set to be announced very soon including a couple of festival dates.

We are delighted to announce that the new album "Terracotta Skies" by Rich Somers has been released and is available through iTunes, Cd baby or direct from us. The album has been receiving some very positive reviews.

To all of you who have purchased a copy, many thanks, we really do hope you are enjoying it, which from your feedback through the messages you are constantly sending us, it seems that you are.

As always stay posted...

Gigs

Hey all and thanks for watching this space. It's been a busy and productive few weeks with lots of marketing and promotional stuff going on. Gigs are starting to be arranged and tour dates are to be announced shortly.

As a band, we have been busy completing the line-up and we are delighted to announce the addition of Adam McKee on drums. So the line up alongside Rich is now, Geoff Randall on keyboard, cello and occasional guitar, Ross Lower on lead and rhythm guitar, Otto Metaxas on Bass and Adam McKee on Drums. A truly international line-up featuring English, Irish, South African, Greek and Kiwi musicians.

On Thursday 27th March, Rich was invited on to Kevin Kramer's afternoon radio show on Seahaven FM to talk about "Terracotta skies", the inspiration behind the songs and Rich's songwriting techniques. Kevin has been championing the album for the last month, giving airplay to virtually every song on the album.

Many thanks for all your kind words and promotion Kevin. Keep up the good work.

There will be more to come soon including news on another record to be released in "February 2009" and a few inside notes on a couple of the songs to be featured on the new album.

As always watch this space...