tag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2024-01-03T17:32:10ZJoanne Louise Griffithsfalsetag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/73276892024-01-03T17:32:10Z2024-01-03T17:32:54ZHappy New Year! Festival news pus New Open mic Night at The Black Horse Gregson Lane please note No Net's Bar Open mic in January.<p>Happy New Year to all of you! it will be a rollercoaster year I'm sure hold on to your White Hats!! the main event for me will be a late spring release of that EP the 4th song is almost finished and also I am on the bill for the Stand in The Light Festival this year taking place 24th-27th May '24 more details coming soon! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/205980/6c17d778efa33af54048ccd7094ec7fc2af64500/original/stand-in-the-light-festival-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Also I have a new venue for my open mic nights which will be every Thursday during January at The Black Horse in Gregson Lane Preston, will it be a permanent fixture? we shall see and I will let you know! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/205980/ef13e60df2ee08c1dc4f21f91eb169f97bb21b9c/original/open-mic-black-horse-jan-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p>I will update if there are any changes.. wishing you all lots of smiles, happiness, music and song AND the best you can be! JLG </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/73046332023-11-16T16:27:15Z2023-11-16T16:27:15ZIn the studio and half way through EP ! plus an originals gig coming up!<p>Hello all,</p><p>I have been busy staying alive (working) and I have been in the studio with new songs ready for a spring release! They sound AMAZING and you are going to love them! They are a real step up in production. I'd love to create a vinyl for this next release so we shall see if that is possible but definitely a CD as well as the download options! I have an originals gig on the 2nd December in Liverpool so hope you can come along to that! Please say hello if you do and I will have copies of The Here & Now on me if you wish to treat one of your friends for Christmas to my current CD. I will be performing the new tunes also so you will get a sneak preview! it's going to be a great end to the year! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/205980/992a580deddcc0934cff18d73bf49beacd77f60e/original/poster-for-2nd-dec-jlg.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>3:44Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/71696972023-03-12T00:32:49Z2023-10-16T14:50:06ZNew Open Mic Venue !<p>Hi all,</p><p>sorry for not updating more often.. we already well into March!! I am just getting over the shock of finishing my fabulous open mic nights at The Northern Way Preston due to a change in management.. not to worry, a lovely venue called Net's Bar in Gregson Lane just outside of Preston approached me to run a night on a Wednesday 8pm. The bar is slowly building its reputation as a great live music hub for the area and my new open mic night has got off to a great start! some amazing talent already have showed up to perform and the venue is always on the look out to book live music acts so come along and help us celebrate live music and try out those new tunes! Beginners welcome.. </p><p>I have been gigging well known songs as The Time Tinkers check us out here <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/thetimetinkers/mentions" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thetimetinkers</a> we are a recently formed duo formed with banjo player and guitarist Stuart Hartley we play lots of different genres and also quite a few of my own songs .. we do a very Spanish and authentic version of Last Train to Paradise and some new unreleased tunes where Stu plays the banjo. I have also been gigging as a duo called Feather with Katie Mac from Irish/Liverpool band The Jesse Janes, we gel very well in every way true soul sisters! Katie has written some fabulous guitar parts for a couple of my new tunes, try to catch us at one of our gigs. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/Soundoffeather" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Soundoffeather</a></p><p>There have finally been some developments for the new EP release it will take a little time, raising funds to complete the project professionally has been the only obstacle as the songs are written and some recorded. Watch this space. If you wish to donate to help make the next CD happen you can go here <a class="no-pjax" href="paypal.me/jologriffiths" target="_blank">paypal.me/jologriffiths</a> or drop me a line sisterjolo.com@gmail.com Many thanks JLG xx </p>3:29Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/70026882022-06-27T17:08:02Z2022-06-27T17:08:02ZThe Aramaic Prayer on Spotify!<p>Hi all.. hope you enjoying the summer so far! I am happy to announce that The Aramaic Prayer will be available across</p>
<p>all streaming platforms from the 3rd July! More news coming soon !</p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NBL6DuTpVwI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NBL6DuTpVwI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBL6DuTpVwI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/69205202022-03-12T15:54:24Z2022-03-12T15:59:01ZSomething For The Pain Video edited and now with lyrics!! <p>Hi spring is on it's way! and I have been returning to live scene and singing for my supper!! I am also beginning to plan ahead for the EP release that I had to put on hold.. fingers crossed this year there will be new tunes for you to buy!</p>
<p>I released the music video Something For The Pain back in 2020 It is no longer available on youtube so I have just uploaded the video on to my Rumble channel.. please check it out, it highlights a very important and urgent issue largely unknown to the majority. <a contents="Something For The Pain (with lyrics)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rumble.com/vx6xnx-something-for-the-pain-with-lyrics.html" target="_blank">Something For The Pain (with lyrics)</a></p>
<p>You can download the song here <a contents="Something For The Pain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2331702/something-for-the-pain" target="_blank">Something For The Pain</a></p>
<p>Things are changing rapidly in this world and now there are many alternatives to you tube so if you haven't already opened a Rumble account go and have a look and if you decide to sign up please subscribe to my fledgling channel there!</p>
<p>I am performing a solo gig at The Fulwood Arms in Liverpool next week on the 18th March (check my shows section for details) so hopefully I will see you then!</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/68106672021-11-15T22:49:12Z2021-11-15T23:01:10ZHard copies of The Here & Now finally available!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/d534f551e35c3e4818e27f70a402516efeaa703f/original/album-artwork-front-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi everyone hope you are all feeling good and tuning out of the negative barrage of news that people keep telling me about! My album The Here & Now was described as 'an oasis of Calm and healing..' and a popular choice for my fans for relaxation and good vibes, especially for playing in the car! I am pleased to tell you I now have hard copies available just in time for Christmas! order one now before they run out again!! just follow the link <a contents="The Here & Now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/385907/the-here-now" target="_blank">The Here & Now</a> and remember keep vibing high and hold the line!! love to you and yours xx</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/67795452021-10-18T18:24:02Z2021-10-18T18:24:02ZI'm back!! Live gigs and Open Mic Night<p>Good News!</p>
<p>I am back at The Northern Way in Preston .. running the Open Mic Night .. it started slow back in August, but building up again now so if you are not too far away come on over and enjoy the music.. we have some great talent on and of course I will be playing some well known tunes and a few of my originals ! If you are a musician come and play I have a spare acoustic guitar for you to use! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/d3182ca7e85936e59d374423c29d61f900481d92/original/snapshot-73.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/64887062020-11-30T21:37:19Z2020-11-30T21:50:05ZBRAND NEW!! Merchandise Page <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/23de629a0f54258512b17fdfd0aeeae8e613d751/original/keep-lovin-t-shirt.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi there I hope you are all feeling good .. despite the very strange year we are all having!.. I have been creative and have been learning new skills such as video making and editing for friends..</p>
<p>I performed at a few local outdoor events as part of Freedom Of The Mind.. and I have met some wonderful poets and musicians along the way.. its been surprisingly positive.</p>
<p>Today I am happy to announce my new Merchandise Page! I have different designs all inspired by my songs and my vibe.. they are available on t shirts sweatshirts, caps, bags and pillows, stickers and mugs and even cooking aprons! I will be updating them regularly.. so please cheack out the Merch page for gifts for loved ones and for yourself. Here is a direct link if you have any problems accessing! I hope you like the images and positive vibrations.</p>
<p><a contents="JLG Shirts & Tings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/jlg-shirts-tings/" target="_blank">JLG Shirts & Tings</a></p>
<p>No news on music releases as all is on hold.. I am sure next year will bring some amazing developments</p>
<p>Forever vibing high</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/64207232020-08-30T21:25:06Z2022-03-02T17:48:58ZNew release 13th Sept & A FREE DOWNLOAD of an album track today!!<p>Hi all.. welcome new subscribers and thanks for being here! No gigs yet for me, as live music makes a very slow tentative appearance in a few select places around my local area.. I will post as soon as I get a show date! it seems we are not through this crown virus yet!</p>
<p>Whilst I have been prevented from singing in public I have made a couple of music videos and recorded two new songs for the coming EP. One of those songs will be<strong> released in the next two weeks</strong> on the <strong>13th September</strong> along with an accompanying video to be released on the same day on Youtube. Please subscribe to my<strong> <a contents="You Tube Channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Iex57gIHfXs" target="_blank">You Tube Channel</a></strong></p>
<p>The <strong>NEW RELEASE</strong> is called The <strong>Aramaic Prayer</strong>, I wrote the music and melody and it was co-produced by <strong>Cameron L Warren</strong>. The prayer was written by <a contents="Joseph Gregory Hallett" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kingjohnthethird.uk" target="_blank">Joseph Gregory Hallett</a> It's a beautiful soulful piece that I am very proud of I hope you enjoy it when it comes out on the 13th Sept.!</p>
<p>I am having a break from facebook, so the only way to contact me at the moment is through my email sisterjolo.com@gmail.com, via twitter @sisterjolo or through this website I am also on new freedom of speech social media site <a contents="We Wake " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wewake.life" target="_blank">We Wake </a>wewake.life </p>
<p>Here is a song from my current album for you! It's called On A level.</p>
<p>Please subscribe for updates on the release and a second freebie from my current album!!</p>
<p>Have a great week see you very soon!</p>
<p> </p>3:29Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/62614892020-03-25T16:05:19Z2020-04-06T03:24:00ZThe Real Evolution- Brand New Single and Video<p>Hello All!</p>
<p>Well I finally went ahead and released my first tune of a forthcoming EP. <a contents="Real Evolution Download Link" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Real Evolution Download Link</a></p>
<p>It's a positive feelgood song and my contribution to the announcement of the Great Awakening... yes folks I am coming out of the closet as a 'Truther' I love the truth. The reaction so far has been fantastic and fan Alison Lee Lee said "..really enjoyed listening to your track. Felt instant happiness and a real Aloha warm vibe."</p>
<p>Yes, we are on a sort of lockdown at the moment with this coronavirus pandemic, which has been devastating to many of us, no gigs means no regular income! So any support you can give in the form of sharing my website, video's and music, far and wide and of course downloading my music! you can also donate via paypal to jologriffiths@yahoo.com</p>
<p>I have started a new You Tube Channel and launched it with my new video for the new single I hope you enjoy it! It was filmed at 'The Fairy Glen' in Liverpool's beautiful Sefton Park and at the great live venue Studio 2, Parr St. Liverpool. Please click the link below.</p>
<p><a contents="Real Evolution-You Tube link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Iex57gIHfXs" target="_blank">Real Evolution-You Tube link</a></p>
<p>Positive feedback welcome and of course sharing if you like it! Next single coming asap!</p>
<p>In the meantime stay safe, stay positive and if you can please help out unsigned musicians and performers and recording artists as much as you can if you love their work!! Thank Q </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/61457632020-01-22T15:53:40Z2022-03-04T18:01:35ZAll Change!<p>Happy New Year! looking forward to getting my musical teeth into 2020! I have an EP release coming up very soon dates will be announce by the end of Jan!</p>
<p>Spreading my wings and my eyes are on the US! Its a dream of mine to get over there and perform my stuff for the music lovers across the pond..</p>
<p>Updates coming very soon in the mean time stay fluffy! If you are in Liverpool tonight 22nd Jan I am playing at Studio 2, Parr St on stage at 7pm!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/3e2318b66ab8b68fa7cb0c22e77a4097b7800596/original/studio-2-pic.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/58199582019-07-10T16:48:34Z2022-04-15T05:58:13ZSummer '19<p>Hello lovely people who read my blogs!! I hope you are all feeling good.. I have been fairly quiet on the Festival scene this year its been intentional... surviving as a musician is tough and requires much of my energy to pay the rent.. but good news! recording of new songs is ongoing slow but sure.. and also the promised video production is under way so fingers crossed for release in the Autumn! I will be making another appearance at Parr St Liverpool on the 29th August and looking forward to playing a mainly originals gig in Widnes all listed on my shows list.. you can of course catch me at one of the regular shows I do.. check it out <a contents="Upcoming Gigs" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Upcoming Gigs </a>Thats all for now so stay perky and see you soon... oh and theres a free track for you for reading my blog ;) lottsa love xx</p>3:45Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/57638512019-05-22T14:06:07Z2019-09-29T14:36:12ZBest In Music '19<p>Hi lads and lasses I hope you are all happy and well ... and if not why not listen to some music.. in fact fans repeatedly tell me my album The Here & Now is often chosen when they are needing to de-stress allegedly! ;)</p>
<p>A quick update I have been entered into a competition to win Best in Music '19 to win free studio time at the fab Parr St Studio in Liverpool and I need votes... could you please vote and share my plea thanks so much it means more than you can imagine!! thanks here is the link</p>
<p><a contents="Best In Music '19" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wshe.es/qI1AnSKY" target="_blank">Best In Music '19</a></p>
<p> </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/56930572019-03-25T18:04:24Z2019-05-07T15:05:27Z3 months later..<p>Well its all change again! l am loving being in Liverpool living right next to the Dovedale on Penny lane.. which is handy ;) I have met some lovely local muso's everyone has been exceptionally welcoming and I really do feel at home.</p>
<p>As I find my feet in the city I look forward to playing and finishing off recent recordings and currently making plans to create a video with an award winning local filmaker</p>
<p>so watch this space... if you haven't subscribed please do so have a listen download my stuff or order an album!! and if you like my vibe please share. Thanks muchly xx</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/56176912019-01-29T10:56:18Z2019-01-29T10:56:18ZBack To My Roots<p>Happy New Year folks!</p>
<p>Well I took the plunge and just before Christmas I moved back to Liverpool, now living just off Penny Lane very close to where my mum grew up and my grandparents lived for most of their lives! I knew it well as a child The Mystery, Church Road and what was the fabulous Odeon cinema where I saw pretty much all of my childhood classics! I even went to school at Mosspits lane for one year when we lived with my grandparents.</p>
<p>I feel I have come home and its a great area with a great live music scene! I am performing @The Other Place on Allerton Road 10th Feb ( details on my events page) My first gig in Liverpool since Folk On The Dock.</p>
<p> please come along if you are in the area!</p>
<p>After a few months of disruption I am back in the studio next month so will keep you posted!</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/55377092018-12-03T22:14:57Z2018-12-03T22:14:57ZVideo footage from Folk On The Dock and autumn rolls on...<p>I have had great summer of gigs... covers gigs and originals gigs... The orginal slots I played with JZaph were landmarks for me and proper progress so I go into 2019 with enthusiasm.. and keeping it live! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/bf52ab8886b68f2871f8ad04aba2c3e8be77bf8f/original/jo-close-up-the-jetsuns.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>So... video clips coming soon ..</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/53843002018-08-12T09:21:04Z2018-08-12T09:22:06ZBBC Radio Merseyside Welcomes JLG<p>I was chosen to appear on BBC radio Merseyside this week to represent local Liverpool artists who are performing at Folk On The Dock this year!</p>
<p>I performed The Last Train To Paradise plus chatted about my album and my involvement in this years musical extravaganza on Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock! </p>
<p>I was on the Jenny Lee Summers Show and she was lovely very welcoming and complimentary and she plays fabulous music on her afternoons with BBC radio Merseyside so.. here is a link and it's available to listen to until 21st August.</p>
<p><a contents="BBC Radio Merseyside Welcomes JLG" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06dckzj" target="_blank">BBC Radio Merseyside Welcomes JLG</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/db412e90aac3b32cada5934d73cffe689e14f692/original/jo-singing-88.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/53709922018-08-01T20:43:05Z2018-08-01T21:01:25ZA Steamy Summer!<p>Well with The Green Fayre two weeks ago which was brilliant and upcoming this weekend my first appearance with my band at Bickerstock a wonderful free festival in Upholland Lancs. I am having a very busy summer! I also performed at The Pier Head Village last weekend and delighted to announce my involvement at this years Folk On The Dock in Liverpool at The world famous Albert Dock! I will be performing on The Liverpool Acoustic Stage and The Stan Ambrose Stage both on bank holiday Monday details on my shows section! In July I was lucky enough to have a photo session with acclaimed celebrity photographer Malcolm Goy it was a brilliant session and all of the new pictures are his work! I am so grateful! News regarding my new material coming in September! </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/52306232018-05-12T14:18:40Z2018-08-01T20:30:00ZCD's now in stock<p>Hey everyone! long time no see!</p>
<p>I survived a bleak winter here in the North of UK! now spring is sprung the blossom is out and its... slightly warmer! I am pleased to say the first song on my next album is almost finished! and I am planning to release a few new tunes on an EP in September! I am creating a new your tube channel with fab new videos so watch this space and I finally had more CD's pressed up so they are now available for purchase! </p>
<p>I performed a fab gig at local music venue The Ship & Anchor with Bill and James with guest appearance from guitarist John Townsend and we have a couple of festivals coming up over the next few months! </p>
<p>Keep a look out for the launch of my new channel on you tube! </p>
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<p> </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/48952862017-10-17T17:23:30Z2020-01-25T00:09:00ZNew video footage<p>Well this autumn is bringing lots of new opportunities hope you check out the new video of a sneak preview of a brand new song played live recently at a great gig we did at Bar 45... I am accompanied by James Zaphron on guitar and Bill Butterworth on cahon and percussion! yay lucky me...This song will be on my next album which has some country blues influenced songs as well as etherial jazz. and a touch of reggae.. I can't wait to get cracking!</p>
<p>https://youtu.be/khhyMrO6T6s</p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/48452152017-09-11T15:43:11Z2017-10-03T12:25:25ZA busy summer!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/9cdfb3a7e7647c291a2ae957d9592be0eebc1428/original/jo-bill-james-bar-45.jpg?1505149759" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Its been a fun summer... despite the temperamental weather!! I have been rehearsing my stuff with my acoustic band: the fabulous Bill Butterworth on cahon and percussion and multi talented James Zaphron on guitar/vocals... we performed my second original songs gig at Bar 45 last week and had a fabulous response for the packed house. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/db412e90aac3b32cada5934d73cffe689e14f692/original/jo-singing-88.jpg?1505143771" class="size_l justify_center border_" />So as we move into Autumn I am happy to say I am running two fortnightly open mic events at The Rabbit & at The Exclusive Piano Bar in Southport... The Piano Bar has been a great place for James Zaphron and myself to brush up on some jazz standards... its a great night! and now on the 20th I am hosting a new Monthly Showcase Night at Bar 45 which will be a platform for singer/songwriters, poets and all kinds of performance I will also be focusing on my original material. At the end of September on 30th, I am performing with my band for Musicians Against Homlessness in Liverpool at Club 27 looking forward to that! so please come along and support the night to raise funds for these very vulnerable people.</p>
<p>Thanks to a Knight in shining armour I am now recording the tracks for my next album.. so very happy to be finally getting these songs down!</p>
<p>Here's a reminder of what you get if you subscribe to my website!</p>5:21Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/47560302017-06-24T12:56:41Z2017-06-26T22:59:15ZMighty Southport Radio Session!<p><a contents="Mighty Southport Radio Session with Joanne Louise" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/russ-broadbent/the-saturday-cafe-17th-june-2017/" style="">LINK! Mighty Southport Radio Session with Joanne Louise</a></p>
<p>I can't believe we are in the last week of June! its been a while since I posted... lots to tell... I am now running an immensely popular new weekly music night at the Eighty Eight Bar on Lord St. Southport. Every Thursday at 8.30pm I begin the evening with songs from my album and new material and some classic covers then the floor is free for open mic... and every week we have a special guest on, and its all free for everyone to enjoy!</p>
<p>I have been gigging regularly in and around my current place of abode... and last week performed on Mighty Southport radio.. (click on the LINK above!) it was a laugh. I was very fortunate to have two talented friends accompanying me James Zaphron on guitar and Bill Butterworth on drums... and I hope to be doing that again very soon.</p>
<p>The session starts at 1.35. </p>
<p>Looking forward to some sunny days over the next few weeks and will post my gigs on the shows section of this website in the meantime stay strong folks its your vision of what you want in your life that will take you there not what you don't want... peace love and good vibrations <3</p>
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<p> </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/46229632017-03-09T09:57:46Z2017-03-10T16:52:30ZRelease of 2nd Edition of the Here & NowWell it looks like I am staying in the UK for now! and enjoying every minute! Even happier to announce the arrival of my 2nd Edition of The Here & Now... you can come along to my gigs and buy a copy or buy here on this website, where you will automatically get free download of the album as well!!<span style="text-align: center;"> it's free postage for UK residents! £10 each for 12 original songs and of course you can just download the album for just £7 from here!!!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/0e451d3aa8fb61cc2c1712b954666348449d05e3/original/album-artwork-front-cover-cropt.jpg?1489162623" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/45814872017-02-08T16:09:37Z2017-02-08T16:13:13ZDecision time in the UKWell some of my fans have asked for an update... so... I continue to play in and around Southport on a regular basis which is great as I test out new material and add my own touch to some classic covers! I have a great opportunity to play in Liverpool in March and will be posting details about that very soon<br>I have just started hosting a new open mic at a friendly venue called Birkers bar & grill in Southport UK, I am a the resident acoustic chill out artist most Fridays there which is fabulous!<br>All of my dates are posted on my shows page so please check it if you want to catch me live!<br>It looks like I will be staying put in the UK for now as I build my fan base here but always open and available to travel and play and if anyone has some suggestions or contacts for me especially festivals.<br>I am planning to do a new video of a couple of my original songs so will update asap!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/68c1642a857baf33bf03c4280b8147529474c8a1/original/jo11-woods-jan-2.jpg?1486570157" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/45516162017-01-16T14:38:52Z2020-01-22T11:17:48ZBack in LiverpoolHappy New Year!<br>After arriving back from Spain in October my feet have hardly touched the ground... I have been performing regularly at great bars and venues in Southport and making appearances at several open mic sessions in Liverpool. It has been 20 years since I played in my home city, its been fabulous! and I have been enjoying the hospitality of Johnny Sands at The Leaf in Bold Street a few times and at the Jacaranda with Tom Morecroft and the Cavern Pub with Paul Kappa! <br>The New Year is bringing several developments for me: as well as performing regularly at the fabulous Birkers Bar & Grill, Birkdale, Southport UK, I will be running a brand new open mic/sessions evening there on a Monday, starting on the 30th January, running from 6.30pm, also I will be appearing at the ambient Eighty Eight Bar on Lord Street, and also once a month at a lovely place called The Harbour, Ainsdale. Plus featuring at the The Hideout Sessions, an new intimate gorgeous venue in Southport on a Wednesday. All details will be posted on my events page.<br>I have been busy writing and have two new songs to add to my forthcoming album... I may return to Menorca for the summer but for the moment I will stick around in Lively Liverpool... I have got some catching up to do! <3 <br><br> <p><script> <br /> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ <br /> (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), <br /> m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) <br /> })(window,document,'script','https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); </p><p> ga('create', 'UA-90456040-1', 'auto'); <br /> ga('send', 'pageview'); </p><p></script></p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/44123112016-10-10T16:19:58Z2017-01-13T23:55:20ZGigs in Granada<span class="font_large">I am so happy to be performing at El Caldero, El Fargue,<br>in one of the most inspiring cities of Spain!<br>I'll be there on the 28th and 29th October. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/68e98dbeea74d35463f6eb26bc102cf85f3abab3/original/fb-img-1475771539636.jpg?1476116115" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/43278382016-08-16T20:29:58Z2019-08-30T03:26:21ZMore gigs on the beach!Well..the summer is speeding along in a frenzy! ;) I have again met some great, bold, lovely and mysterious people! and been able to perform my music, originals and covers to appreciative audiences on a paradise isle! The Pirate Bar on the beautiful Cala n Blanes beach has been my venue this year in Menorca, so happy about that!<br>With now a brand new song under my belt co-written with a good friend from Lanzarote and the prospect of possibly staying in Menorca for a little while longer...we shall see! I have made up my mind to continue with my mission to record the next album... Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/42882652016-07-21T09:01:19Z2016-07-21T09:01:19ZNew Shows in Menorca!It's proving to be a busy season... opening with my first gig for the summer at the new American style bar Espacio Custom in Ciutadella, at owners Jose and Edurne's request as their very first artist! since then I have been performing at Cala En Blanes, again the first artist to play live music at The Pirate Bar in a beautiful beach setting with an attentive audience sipping cocktails under a starlit sky! I am at the Pirate Bar again this Saturday and so happy to be there!<p> </p>Joanne Louise Griffithstag:joannelouisegriffiths.com,2005:Post/41793202016-05-13T14:12:05Z2017-01-13T23:55:20ZWelcome<div style="text-align: center;">So happy to present my new website!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">I am in beautiful Menorca in the Balearic Islands at the moment and considering myself very fortunate to be here again after 6 months away.<br>I am a true gypsy, having been in Lanzarote with my guitar and recording machine I have been writing songs and preparing arrangements for my next album. Here you will be able to listen to all of my material that has been released... old and new, the old stuff has never been available online before.<br>I am available for live performances and "at your house" intimate concerts in Menorca for the next 4 months.<br>The following photos are pictures I took during my stay here last year.. the first is the breathtaking Cala Pilar the 2nd Cala Turqueta and the last Los Caballos de los fiestes de Sant Joan. I love Menorca and if you have never been and would like a little paradise along with a vibrant culture you must visit.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/66ee5c0f31c13fadbfdd64c46977b37073b31c13/original/cala-pilar.jpg?1463147825" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/bf86d04b611b540fe85875f468b1c7d7bf224aa7/original/sam-1593.jpg?1463148059" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/205980/8f84e0c659021fb8c0f5305524bfa5b9c0a8b744/original/sam-1560.jpg?1463147762" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
</div>Joanne Louise Griffiths