Nick Ward Blog

Forgive me for I have sinned. I haven’t posted a blog for some time. But I’m here now so let see what I can share with you today.

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of supporting The Christians at The Globe, Cardiff.
It is a lovely venue & I hope to play there again. The Christians were very good, although only lead singer Garry Christian remains from the band who had all those hits in the 80′s & 90′s. Still, it was an enjoyable night and great to see a music venue jam packed full of friendly music lovers.

Organising a tour has been problematic, but we are still hopeful of hitting the road before the end of the year. In the meantime check out if we are playing near you on the gigs page.

I have written more than an albums worth of songs recently, but recording them will have to wait as, along with everyone else, the double dip recession (thanks Osborne!) is biting and funds are not flowing freely at the moment. Still, good things come to those who wait, and I believe this collection of songs to be my best work yet. I hope so anyhow!

I hope you are enjoying your copy of Cadenza, if you haven’t a copy then order one on CD or download direct through this website, or download from anywhere you buy your music.

Cheers Butties!

So what’s happening? Quite a lot actually. I enjoyed my support slot with Tom Hingley, the former main man of the Inspiral Carpets, at The Factory, Porth. It was my second solo appearance at The Factory & it is a venue I don’t think I’ll ever tire of…..it’s always a pleasure to play there, the organisers, staff & soundmen are all good people, hope to see them again soon. And the same goes for the people I met afterwards….espacially Mark, Hina & Dai (what a guy! Even gave him a lift home as he was such a top man). Also had the chance to engage with Mr Hingley himself (see photo), and he was as charming as can be.
The following day in Port Talbot we had a first run out as a band with new guitarist Richard Cummings. It was an outdoor gig, in a tent….though was more like an umbrella…..& it was very cold. Our fingers didn’t really work properly, but everyone seemed to enjoy, and Rich being the professional he is, fitted in perfectly.
Next up is a solo slot as support to The Christians, a great band I grew up with in the late 80′s early 90′s. They have great songs & am looking forward to seeing them perform. This will be at a lovely venue in Cardiff called The Globe Theatre on 25th May. Tickets are currently on sale, grab one if you can.
Finally, I have begun recording new material & am very happy with the results so far. After Cadenza’s mellow melancholia I fancied doing something more upbeat……& a bit noisier…..so have started as I mean to go on. Hopefully you’ll get to here something new in the summer.

This will be a very short blog!

I have writen many songs over the last few months, most of which I’d like to knock into shape with the boys in the band as they are that type of song.  I have earmarked one as a single I would love to release before the summer washes over us.

Another song I’d like to start recording soon is a duet. So I am on a quest to find a female singer to guest on a track with me. Who do you think would be a good choice to approach? Depends on the song I guess. I know who I have in mind, and no I’m not telling you hehe.

I’m looking forward to some acoustic gigs the next few weeks, hope to catch you there.
Nick

The good people at Music Corner Shop & CETA Radio recently chatted to me about new album Cadenza, my influences, growing up in Wales and lots of other stuff.  A full hour of chat & music old and new.

Check it out – HERE

Hope you enjoy some new songs from Cadenza, older songs of mine plus a few of my favourite choices.