PRE-ORDER my new CD/download NOW!
July 6, 2021
New album Land, Sea and Sky available to PRE-ORDER! Folk tales and myths from the British isles. Buy before 30th Jul for a free extra story! … More PRE-ORDER my new CD/download NOW!
Tag: Sussex
CD update – nearly done!
June 17, 2021
So, you remember me talking about recording a CD of favourite folk tales? Well, I’ve been back in the studio a couple of times since – including last week when I think finishing touches were put upon it! The recording includes five tales, from Sussex, Berkshire, North Wales and the mysterious depths of medieval myth. … More CD update – nearly done!
Events coming up – online and in person!
June 8, 2021
Hello all! Just to let you know of some exciting new events I’m involved in over the coming month or two: On Thurs 10th Jun (this week!) I’ll be part of an online session in the University of Sussex’s Festival of Ideas. Rave today! is a panel discussion by Sussex students and teaching staff, exploring … More Events coming up – online and in person!
CD and download on the way…!
May 21, 2021
So! I had a great time yesterday, going back to the ever-amazing Brighton Road Recording Studios, with the incredible co-owner/engineer Ali Gavan. The reason being, to record some of my favourite folktales for a forthcoming release! This plan has been on my mind since before lockdown: I wanted to record a selection of shorter tales … More CD and download on the way…!
Stories by the fireside…
November 26, 2019
If you should wend your way through the woods of the Weald on an early evening in December – say, on Sat 7th Dec – you might find a friendly group of buildings by a turn in a lane; and around them you might see a lovingly-kept garden nursery; and inside the first building, you … More Stories by the fireside…
Glowing Wild last night
November 23, 2019
Some photos from last night at Glow Wild, Wakehurst Place, where I was storytelling and welcoming guests to the lantern trail, courtesy of the splendiferastic Bard and Troubadour. I can’t wait ’til my next slot there on 20th Dec. Is truly beautiful! Do go if you can. (And while I’ve always had a strict aesthetic … More Glowing Wild last night
Trails through time and the sky at night…
September 7, 2019
Among the many new gigs I’ve got coming up, I’ll be at two really special events at King John’s Nursery, Etchingham. First, I’ll be joining all comers on Sat 12th Oct on a journey into local history on their Time Travel Trail: all sorts of fun family activities, afternoon tea, and stories delving into the … More Trails through time and the sky at night…
Lots of Lewes
July 16, 2019
I’m getting to spend an awful lot of time storytelling in Lewes these days, which has given me loads of opportunities to explore. There are so many beautiful little spots around the town, and they look all the more special in this glorious sunny weather we’re having. Last month it was the Westgate Chapel for … More Lots of Lewes
News, reviews and COMING GIGS!
May 20, 2019
Hello all! Sorry it’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything – but it’s certainly not because I’ve been idle. The Marriage of Njord and Skadi launch gig was WONDERFUL – thanks a million to Katy Rodda, Dryadic, Rachel Levy, the Jolly Brewer pub, and most of all my mucker Simon Russell for a … More News, reviews and COMING GIGS!
Happy memory of a new storytelling night
March 7, 2019
Hello again all! Just a quick one to share this warm and welcoming pick from another new storytelling night in Sussex. The Mid Sussex Storytelling Club opened on 25th Feb at TOM’S FOOD in Cuckfield, nr Hayward’s Heath – and a fantastic night it was too. Cracking storyteller and host Jason Buck took this fun … More Happy memory of a new storytelling night
Jon the Storyteller 