This is a demo of the traditional song ‘Butcher’s Boy” to which I’ve put a different tune and also changed the words around a bit […]

Derbyshire Sessions “Tour”
In all honesty, I’m probably not a very good “independent musician” as I’m uncomfortable with the concept of “hustling” for gigs and opportunities to play […]

BBC Radio Derby: Evening Show with Martyn Williams
So last night I was on BBC Radio Derby with my song “This time the darkness wins” (rapidly being dubbed “darkness” with my sound guy, […]

Radio Radio Radio…
I recently made my radio debut on BBC Radio Introducing (in the East Midlands) broadcast on BBC Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. It just shows ‘accidental’ […]

Words & Music: Songs From A Cold Conservatory
So musical friend expressed an interest in some type of record of my lyrics (and music). I avoided getting a booklet made for the CD […]

Songwriting Workshop with Edwina Hayes
I spent the May Bank holiday in Melbourne, Derbyshire on a songwriting workshop with Edwina Hayes. Melbourne is a lovely little market town south of […]

CD Launch Party
So last Saturday (27th, May) was my launch party at the lovely Coach House Studios in Wirksworth. I think it was a great success. There […]

DEMO: The Reckoning
This is my entry for the “Talent is Timeless” monthly competition on “setting sail”. I’d have to say the idea of writing a song within […]

Debut Album Released: Songs from a Cold Conservatory
Songs From A Cold Conservatory by Michelle Laverick I’m delighted to announce that my debut album is available today. I spent last weekend fulfilling the […]

Progress Report: Debut Album Artwork
So it’s been a while since I blogged about the debut album. The main news is the CD is now at the pressing plant. I […]