tag:rosiebans.com,2005:/blogs/the-big-bans-blog?p=2The Big Bans Blog!2019-09-04T15:16:19+01:00Rosie Bansfalsetag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/58802832019-09-04T15:16:19+01:002019-09-04T15:27:40+01:00Upcoming Shows, welcoming in the Autumn!<p>Well, the rains have descended on Glasgow this morning, but I still have sunshine in my heart, I am annoying like that. Happy to announce a few cracking shows coming up very soon! </p>
<p><u><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></u></p>
<p><strong>Sept 7th</strong> East End Free Festival, 8pm, The People's Stage <a contents="FREE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/EEFF1" target="_blank">FREE</a></p>
<p><strong>Sept 27th</strong> Lorna Brooks Plus Rosie Bans, Brig Below, Edinburgh <a contents="TICKETS&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/events/478411019596362/" target="_blank">TICKETS </a></p>
<p><strong>Oct 18th</strong> 'Autumn Songs' with Becci Wallace and Freya Giles (Woodwife) - ticket info coming soon</p>
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<p>Don't forget my weekly <a contents="Tuesday Tunes on&nbsp;Facebook Live!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/events/2299656603630669/" target="_blank">Tuesday Tunes on Facebook Live!</a></p>
<p>Much Ginger in your face this Autumn if you so wish. Would really love to see your face at a show or online. </p>
<p>Rosie xx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/57623812019-05-21T16:00:49+01:002023-12-10T17:34:51+00:00New single SUGAR out 7th June! <p>I am delighted to announce the release of my next single SUGAR out on June 7th 2019! </p>
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<p>I will be launching the single with an intimate show in Glasgow's East End. Click here for more info and tickets. </p>
<p>There is a cavernous gap between what society expects from us and what we can achieve. Anxious and depressed, we fill in this gap with drugs, food and sex, all the time those feelings of ‘not good enough’ are being reinforced and amplified by the constant bombardment of social media. </p>
<p>I want to use music as a way of prevention, of healing and an avenue through which to bring people together. So please join me for an evening of conversation, music and connection. </p>
<p>We will be gathered in <a contents="The Dream Machine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dreammachineproductions.org" target="_blank">The Dream Machine</a>, a unique performance space in Glasgow's west end ran by a company who are dedicated to helping people relax, play and create more in life. </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/55240312018-11-22T13:37:21+00:002018-11-22T13:37:21+00:00Presenting 'SNOW GLOBE: A true Christmas Story'<p>The MOST exciting news! I have written a Christmas show!</p>
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<p>I am teaming up with <strong>The Dream Machine</strong> to bring you <a contents="Snow Globe: a true Christmas Story." data-link-label="SnowGlobe" data-link-type="page" href="/snowglobe" target="_blank">Snow Globe: a true Christmas Story.</a> <a contents="The Dream Machine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dreammachineproductions.org" target="_blank">The Dream Machine</a> is a non profit social enterprise bringing down barriers of engagement using interactive arts and expression, based in Glasgow’s East End. </p>
<p><strong>Snow Globe</strong> tells the story of a mother and her struggles with mental health as she juggles work demands, family pressures and raising a son she adores at Christmas time. </p>
<p>Stephen Buckley, Head of Information at mental health charity Mind, says: “Coping with a mental health problem can be difficult at any time of year but at Christmas there are special demands that can leave you feeling worse than usual. Our research shows that people are struggling due to the stress, financial impact and pressure to join in when everyone around you seems to be having fun.” </p>
<p>The day-in-the-life story depicts her deep in the grip of anxiety and panic - trapped in a snow globe of her own perceptions. </p>
<p>One part live gig, one part old fashioned story telling and one part audio-visual <strong>sensory immersion</strong>. This almost-theatre show will remind you of what is truly important at Christmas time. </p>
<p>So I invite you to come and be immersed in heart wrenching music, gorgeous projected visuals and live piano all in the unique setting of The Dream Machine. </p>
<p>Tickets are £10 but if you cannot afford that please email me at rosiebans@gmail.com and we can sort you out. </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/55109272018-11-19T09:00:00+00:002018-11-19T09:00:31+00:00REVIEW: Small Music Scene: Rosie Bans supporting The Katet, Hug and Pint, 9th Nov 2018<p>Check out this AMAZING review from Small Music Scene. Thanks to Jason for coming along to the gig and taking time to write these words. It makes a huge difference to independent artists like myself!</p>
<p><u><strong>SMALL GIG REPORT | The Katet – The Hug & Pint (09.11.18)</strong></u></p>
<p>For a number of years now, we have been enamoured by Rosie Bans and her music, but in all that time, we never actually had the pleasure of meeting and seeing her live until this very night, and the wait couldn’t have been any more worth it. </p>
<p>Rosie proved to be a woman of many talents, and there were 4 in particular that we could pinpoint. Firstly, her voice is astounding, being so pure and powerfully echoing around the room. Secondly, she is an utterly slick pianist, being able to jump from key to key in a flash with such poise. </p>
<p>Third, her lyrics are engrossing and featured relatable themes, with highlights in this area including Instincts, Home and Kindness. And lastly, even her anecdotes between songs were interesting. It had never occurred to us that she is a natural storyteller, and whether it’s about the smell of Berlin or her screaming ovaries, we could listen to her for hours. </p>
<p>She may be a compulsive oversharer, but damn is she an amazing performer. Keeping the audience entranced throughout, it was a mesmerising display from one of Scotland’s most underappreciated artists.</p>
<p><a contents="READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smallmusicscene.com/2018/11/12/small-gig-report-the-katet-the-hug-pint-09-11-18/?fbclid=IwAR3q9Fwf4a-8UL0JYEj8pKuQ_q-VBm5d6e7Db90du4Wqxtw6ugaA7UA65Hs" target="_blank">READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">photo: John Saichs</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/55109112018-11-13T09:43:25+00:002018-11-13T09:44:27+00:00Updates all round! <p>Hi everyone, </p>
<p>It’s been a while! I say that every blog post don’t I? Well, it’s true, it has. </p>
<p>As you may know, after the release of <a contents="Identify Yourself, my debut album" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Identify Yourself, my debut album</a>, I experienced some very real burn out. My body, mind and spirit was tired and sad so I took a break. It was SO HARD to just stop. But fucking hell I am so glad I did. My whole life has changed during that time. My career has simplified and I have managed to truly connect with my values and the ‘why’ behind my music. I am now upping the creation and output of my work and it’s feeling so goooooood! </p>
<p>Last weekend was the busiest weekend for a long while - I played two awesome shows. Huge shout out to The Katet who had me as their support on Friday night’s gig at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow. Such a fun show and I even played a couple of songs on stage with them (eeeek!). </p>
<p><a contents="Check out a review of the gig from the awesome Jason Small&nbsp;HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smallmusicscene.com/2018/11/12/small-gig-report-the-katet-the-hug-pint-09-11-18/?fbclid=IwAR3q9Fwf4a-8UL0JYEj8pKuQ_q-VBm5d6e7Db90du4Wqxtw6ugaA7UA65Hs" target="_blank">Check out a review of the gig from the awesome Jason Small HERE</a></p>
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<p>Really loved the whole night and it re energised me SO MUCH to get back into gigging again. After a full on lazy day on Saturday (much needed new addition to my life, these lazy days) I headed up north to the town of Ardfern to play Craignish Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. </p>
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<p>The night was put on by John Saich - a songwriter and bass player (and ex member of Capercaillie!). It was an intimate show which fed my soul. Afterwards we had a lot of wonderful conversations about mental health and shared our own experiences with each other. </p>
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<p>Today I am working at my day job (YES! I have one of those now…kind of! Another change from my burnout break) but I am also working on a new Christmas show! More on that later but it will be showing in Glasgow from 7-9th Dec at the amazing Dream Machine. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small"><em>^^ my day job office is pretty fun though!</em></span></p>
<p>More news coming soon on Christmas show, pattern, new music, a podcast (whaaaat!) and online gigs!</p>
<p>I hope you are all well and happy. If you want to share what your recent experiences in life have been please always feel free to do so with me. </p>
<p>Lots of love, </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/53371282018-07-09T14:13:26+01:002022-04-12T16:58:14+01:00Rosie announced as speaker at From Me To You music conference!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/a812d9448c1fdc35ad5d74c4f1f65ce9977e18dc/original/36284767-936748126496196-6119885383808319488-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I am so excited and thrilled to announce that I have been invited to speak at the awesome music conference <a contents="From me To You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/frommetoyoumusic/" target="_blank">From me To You</a>! <strong>From me to you is a one-day music event specifically from and for independent musicians</strong> where we all get to share our experiences with each other. It's easy to forget that there are lots of other artists out there dealing with the same challenges you are. This is the place where we can all come together to help, inform and support each other. HOW AMAZING IS THAT?! </p>
<p>The event is taking place in the beautiful Old Hairdressers on the 1st of September 2018. I will be talking about my experiences of crowdfunding as well as giving a short musical performance. </p>
<p>Already in it's 5th year this event is definitely much needed in Scotland and will be a great opportunity for networking with other artists as well as sharing what we are all up to. <a contents="Grab a ticket here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.musicglue.com/fm2u/events/2018-09-01-fm2u-glasgow-the-old-hairdressers" target="_blank">Grab a ticket here</a> and get yourself along! </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/53238662018-06-29T10:50:09+01:002022-04-19T08:35:00+01:00Walking with the muse<p>It's been a whilst since I last checked in with this blog. I remember when I used to feel the rise of excitement in my chest, like the words were just about to spill out my mouth and I had to run to the computer and get them down before they were lost forever. I remember when I used to share my precious most inner thoughts on here, like a very public therapy. I remember when writing words and making music used to make me dance. The thought of writing THAT song would set my soul on fire and I would have no option but to run off to a quiet space and pound out the notes on the piano keys. </p>
<p>I haven't felt that for a long time. I am not sure why. Maybe it's all of the goals I have set myself. Maybe it's the lack of truly living my life due to being so busy and therefore not having anything of substance to write about. Maybe I am creatively exhausted. I'm not sure. I know the muse is still around me, somewhere. Every now and then I get a shiver like she is stroking my spine, reminding me to pay attention to her needs and stop <strong>demanding</strong> from her. This week I felt the muse visit me a few times. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/16a3045c2f6a75d91b1311ba765508afb7a061ae/original/36327615-2232407883466578-6463548819790364672-o.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Since Monday 25th June I have been teaching a Songwriting Workshop for the students at Freie Jugendkunstschule Waldenburg in Germany. I watched the students search for the very same muse I am missing. You see, I know her better, but my closeness to her is <u>only as a result of time</u>. I took her for granted and barked orders at her "another album by next year, start now". That's not a healthy relationship. But these students... their eyes are wide open, searching, hoping, hoping, searching and when the muse comes? Excitement! Huge smiles and real humility because they know what they have found is something truly special... </p>
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<p>Okay, so! I am open to suggestions but my tactic at the moment is to stop 'doing' my own music for a while and start just 'being' with it. To reconnect with my creative life and prove to the muse I am worth wandering back to. This mean no goals, no deadlines, no reasons for creating other than for creativity. Of course I realise this is not a passive thing, I will be writing every day, reflecting, immersing myself in nature, feeling all the feels, laughing, crying, dancing and living. I need to hang around the places where the muse sings and <u><strong>when</strong></u> she notices me again I will say I am sorry for ever demanding anything from you, please allow me to walk with you today. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4a95c09d40e6b9e9e8b33d9fd2c4674ea6fedcd7/original/36305355-2232408033466563-3032401022992515072-o.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d7db083b1e070333ddde537e9ccea98160ea0e0f/original/36382029-2232407953466571-2388481061911789568-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>That's where I am. I hope wherever you are you are feeling alive. xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/52379282018-05-16T19:49:26+01:002018-05-16T19:49:26+01:00June Tour host shout out! <p>HELLO everyone! </p>
<p>I am tour this June around the UK, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands! I have some dates to fill and am looking for any house gig hosts or promoters with slots! </p>
<p>Get in touch at hello@rosiebans.com and let's make some music happen together! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e6f8d229b2408aec2caab789488762a33ce72bb5/original/you-are-my-hearts-epic-adventure.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/50712862018-02-09T18:50:58+00:002018-02-09T18:50:58+00:00Touring and Writing News!<p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>Welcome to the REAL start of 2018... are you with me!? January is gone, it's okay, January is not a real month anyway just a big faker... apart for being my birthday month obvs! </p>
<p>It's sometimes a weird one to re-adjust from all that 'turn of the year' stuff BUT we made it through and we are looking onwards to a new year of musical adventures and great banter. </p>
<p><span style="color:#d35400;"><u><strong>NEWS! I am organising my April UK Tour! Will you join me? </strong></u></span></p>
<p>I am still looking for venues to play in (and hoping to bring my band with me on this one). Any suggestions of where to play would be amazing! Get in touch! </p>
<p>In the meantime I am breathing new life into my <a contents="Patreon page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Patreon page</a> and heading off on a writing holiday next week from Monday - Wednesday. <a contents="Join me over on&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Join me over on Patreon </a>as I will be updating each day with new ideas and general musings from a wonderful studio in the middle of the Scottish countryside. </p>
<p>It's going to be LUSH!! </p>
<p><u><strong>Tour chat and writing chat... the new year has well and truly started! </strong></u></p>
<p>Mucho ginger love, </p>
<p>Rosie xx <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3375b9a43ee82ef485641055e13e834fc6688389/original/22279763-10159319052245398-2254339758578259286-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/50555412018-02-01T11:02:48+00:002018-02-01T11:06:52+00:00A new beginning, I have a plan and it starts today. <p>Happy 1st of Feb everyone!</p>
<p>It's been a while since this blog received any love. I used to be so prolific, blogging weekly, but the past year or so not so much. Not sure why. </p>
<p>As you know the <a contents="album came out on the 27th of October" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">album came out on the 27th of October</a> after a long and weird year of ups and downs, sickening anxiety, broken hearts, moving countries and generally feeling (on an emotional level) everything that happened in my life. It was hard to write. I've found it hard to pour all that emotion into anything except my songs but I am here back on the blog, sharing my brain insides with you all. (ahhh that's why!)</p>
<p>As always I have a plan! You know how much I love a plan. <strong>That plan starts today.</strong></p>
<p>I needed some serious time out from my music after that album, so I took it. I felt the initial relief of not having any 'Rosie Bans Music' stuff on my to do list but then the inevitable craving to write, to make, to perform creeped in. I have been harvesting this craving, saving it all up for when I decided to begin again. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>I decided to. Begin. Again. </em></p>
<p>In a couple of weeks I am taking myself away on a writing retreat. With two pianos, a bunch of keyboards, my laptop and a microphone. Removing myself from my usual word to see what I can make. <strong>This is the start of album number two.</strong> (how fucking exciting!)</p>
<p><a contents="Over on Patreon I will be sharing the whole experience" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Over on Patreon I will be sharing the whole experience</a>. If you haven't already, check out the platform. It's a way for fans to support creators though small recurring donations and it is a really awesome platform allowing small artists (like me!) to achieve some sort of sustainability with their work. </p>
<p>If you connect with my music then I'd love for you to <a contents="consider becoming a Patreon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">consider becoming a Patreon</a> and helping me create more.</p>
<p>So... February is a month of gathering, exploring and creating. And beginning again. </p>
<p>Let's see what come out of it! I have a title in mind for the second album already which is an amazing place to start from considering it takes your whole life to write your first album. </p>
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<p>I want to finish by saying it is okay to stop, to quit, to walk away. Nothing is permanent. Work, art, love, relationships, nothing. You are also allowed to pick things back up and begin again at any time. Or don't. The beauty is it's all up to you, you're writing the story (or the album). The point is to make sure you are honouring yourself along the way. This is something I am still learning how to do.</p>
<p>Okay, time to get back to work! </p>
<p>Mucho ginger love to you all! xxx</p>
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<p> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/49071282017-10-26T10:38:03+01:002017-10-26T10:38:04+01:00Read Identify Yourself Album Review over at Louder Than War blog!<p>Rosie Bans – Identify Yourself </p>
<p>CD / DL </p>
<p>27 October 2017 </p>
<p>8.75 / 10 </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/identifyyourself" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8074f036795fce85932a0d0989d2db24dcc62e8e/original/artboard-13-2x-jpeg.jpg?1507826456" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Glaswegian singer/songwriter releases her long-awaited debut album. Louder Than War’s Paul Scott-Bates reviews. </strong></p>
<p>Back in May 2014 we first featured Rosie Bans with the release of her debut EP Be Bold and, were knocked out by what we heard predicting big things. Three years later, and a string of releases behind her, she is steadily attracting a media following to compliment the ever swelling fan base she is attracting. Her debut album, Identify Yourself is a crowd-funded affair attaining (at the time of writing) over 200% of her target – people it seems, want to hear more.</p>
<p><a contents="READ MORE...." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-identify-album-review/" target="_blank">READ MORE....</a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/49026812017-10-23T12:38:33+01:002017-10-23T12:40:52+01:00Exclusive! Louder Than War blog premiers three tracks from debut album! <p>Happy Monday everyone!!</p>
<p>I am SO delighted to have Louder Than War premiering three tracks from Identify Yourself!! Check it out below!</p>
<p><a contents="Exclusive! Rosie Bans reveals three tracks from debut album!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-exclusive-album-tracks/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><u><strong>Exclusive! Rosie Bans reveals three tracks from debut album! </strong></u></span></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-exclusive-album-tracks/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><u><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/960185bc48cfd205b2c9918724afec9fb04fbf8c/original/30jannicahoney.jpg?1502118692" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></u></span></a></p>
<p>Written by Paul Scott-Bates 23 October, 2017</p>
<p>Just days before the release of her much anticipated debut album, Glaswegian singer/songwriter Rosie Bans has given us exclusive listens to three tracks from Identify Yourself due out this Friday, 27 October. </p>
<p>Crowdfunding for the album reached over 250% of its target within an incredibly short space of time and the artist we tipped for success back in 2014 with the release of her Be Bold EP finally comes up with the goods in the form of a very impressive collection.</p>
<p><a contents="Read more at Louder Than War...!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-exclusive-album-tracks/" target="_blank">Read more at Louder Than War...!</a></p>
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<p> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/48205272017-08-21T16:12:22+01:002018-07-06T06:22:37+01:00Fear and Procrastination<p>It's wedding season! I have been hitting the wedding gigs hard this month. It feels good to be out every weekend playing music for people. I do complain a fair bit about being tired because there is so much driving but it's okay cos I am happiest when I am moaning. Grin. </p>
<p>As usual there are a lot of things happnin' down in Bans town. <a contents="Have you checked out my Pledge Music campaign?&nbsp; " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/identifyyourself" target="_blank">Have you checked out my Pledge Music campaign? </a>Oooft. It's at 183% and still open for orders! Jump over there if you would like to pre-order the album. You'll get it FIRST, waaaaay before non-pledgers (I do love you too though!), and you will also get some sneak peeks at artwork and clips of songs etc. You're gonna love it, <a contents="go be part of it.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/identifyyourself" target="_blank">go be part of it. </a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/identifyyourself" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/51ce1a3090cadaaf1389ca6637ad3d44d6146fac/original/facebook-header.jpg?1502119263" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Today I want to talk about procrastination and fear. I love music, I love my career and I am excited about where it is all heading. That said, sometimes I find myself putting things off, big, fun, exciting things. Like a Pledge Music campaign. The campaign sat on my to do list for fucking weeks before I even lifted a finger. It became a thing of dread and anxiety. I'd be walking down the street and "PLEDGE MUSIC CAMPAIGN" pop into my head in big grizzly letters, give my guts a shake and leave me feeling a useless, anxious and lazy. </p>
<p>"I should really get started on this", "I HAVE to start this campaign TODAY", "I am running out of time, I'd better do the Pledge thing" </p>
<p>Sucked so far into the anxiety of it I couldn't see how scared I was. I was scared of the campaign failing. </p>
<p>Me? Ahm pure no scared a nothing man! </p>
<p>Oh, but I am. I am. I so am. I have just taught myself to ignore the fear most of the time and do it anyway. This campaign got deep in me somewhere though. The album was funded by Creative Scotland, maybe it's the added pressure of that? Or was I scared because it was my first solo campaign? </p>
<p>My point is no work happened until I identified that I was feeling scared of it. The fear manifested itself in procrastination and lack of focus. I couldnt admit the fear to myself. Then it was okay, I could do my usual "suck it up sista and get on with it" dance. </p>
<p>What are you procrastinating on right now? It can be anything! Clearing out that cupboard - are there items in there that might affect you/be hard to let go of? Loosing weight, writing that book, going to the post office, writing that thank you letter, asking that guy out on a date. Whatever it is, if your procrastinating then there are no doubt underlying reasons for your behaviour, it's not because you are lazy. It's up to you to go look for your fear and decide if it's all still worth doing anyway. </p>
<p>I fully believe the worst thing we can do in this life is stay still and stagnate. No matter how small the steps are, it's progression that makes us feel happy, alive and gives us a sense of achievement. </p>
<p>I hope you are all having a powerful Monday. Thank you for all your support and please <a contents="do click this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/identifyyourself" target="_blank">do click this link</a> if you'd like to add to my campaign. I will no doubt hit the procrastination fear wall again and when I do I will tell you and I ask for you to remind me of what is truly important! </p>
<p>Mucho ginger love xxxx</p>
<p>PS don't forget to <a contents="sign up to the mailing list" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">sign up to the mailing list</a> for some free music!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/47007292017-05-08T18:26:45+01:002017-05-08T18:26:45+01:00Bans Banter<p>Good evening pals! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/020f27ff7e1a4bd44ae9a459c577999100cccd54/medium/fullsizerender.jpg?1494264371" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>It's been a wee while since I have written a newsletter. The past couple of months have been jam packed with exciting things so here we are, have some news, there ya go... </p>
<p><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><u><strong>Album Update </strong></u></span></p>
<p>My debut album is currently cooking as we speak! </p>
<p>The mixing process is well underway and I am so chuffed to hear it all coming together. As you may have seen from my online updates this whole recording process hit me kinda hard. I ran at it full tilt (not like me, I hear you say!) and smashed into a brick wall but instead of brick it was made of anxiety and sleepless nights. Anyway, LITERALLY ONE MILLION LESSONS LEARNED and I have calmed the fuck down. Back to my usual self and just excited to finalise the mixes and pack this wee baby off to master. </p>
<p>*breathe* </p>
<p><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><u><strong>Release Date </strong></u></span></p>
<p>I have pushed everything back a few months so I can really dig my heels into some decent PR for this record (and not loose my flipping mind) so the release will be sometime around September. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements coming over the next few weeks! </p>
<p>The "Prelude" Tour </p>
<p>Other news is I am off galavanting, singing songs and annoying you all in person again in June. Yas. </p>
<p>Come see me at the dates below: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c;">JUNE 2017 </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c;">UK </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">6th Bar Bloc, Glasgow </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8th Druid’s Arms, Penrith </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9th Open Mind, Carlisle </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">11th Lobelia’s Female Showcase, Tower of Song, Birmingham </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">13th The Sound Lounge, London </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong>GERMANY </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">16th House Concert, Laatzen </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">18th Concert, Waldenburg </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">19th Songwriting Workshop Day 1, Waldenburg </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">20th Songwriting Workshop Day 2, Waldenburg </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">23rd House Concert, Regensburg </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">24th Little Cuba, Lanquaid </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">25th House Concert, Amberg </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c;">UK </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">28th Whittaker Museum, Rossendale </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">30th House Gig, Nanwitch </p>
<p><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><u><strong>Dates left to fill! </strong></u></span></p>
<p>I still have a few dates I'd like to book up (10th, 12th, 17th, 21st, 22nd and 29th of June) if you would like a house gig at your place or have a venue in mind for any of these please give me a shout. </p>
<p><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><u><strong>Online House gig TONIGHT </strong></u></span></p>
<p>I know, I know, last minute dot com here. But I would love to see you guys online, tonight, 7.30pm Facebook. Come by, say hi and listen to my ramblings over the internet (basically it's the same as this but with singing and my face moving and usually an annoying audio delay). </p>
<p>Okay dokey chums! Until the next newsletter I wish you all good health and happy days. </p>
<p>Rosie xxx </p>
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<p>Download your FREE copy of "Signature Sounds" now!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="FREE DOWNLOAD!" data-link-type="page" href="/free-download" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5ba21c5ddba831bb8d11aec6994921a2c6c7c33f/small/sig-sounds-e-p-free.jpg?1494263600" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/47006562017-05-08T17:29:57+01:002017-05-08T17:29:58+01:00Catch Rosie's online Gig TONIGHT 7.30pmI have been stuck in a studio for the past MONTH! Now I have been set free I am back online and would love to sing some tunes for you! <br><br>Rosie xx<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/c49c75ecf996005b3ee3f17e12c24e52b8463f71/original/fb-080517.jpg?1494260931" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/46440252017-03-24T11:26:43+00:002017-03-24T12:21:36+00:00Marching ahead with new music!<p>Hello everyone! Happy Friday :) </p>
<p>I hope this newsletter find you all doing well. </p>
<p>I have a ton of pretty cool stuff happening at the moment I’d love to share with you...</p>
<p><u><span class="font_large"><strong>New album, Identify Yourself, received funding from Creative Scotland</strong></span></u></p>
<p>Holy fuck. Someone up in heaven clearly took a shine to me this month as my application was approved and I was granted funding to record my debut album. I am unbelievably grateful to Creative Scotland for this opportunity. "Identify Yourself" has already had a ton of work put into it and now I can actually promise you all that you will hear it, in all it’s Glaswegian glory. </p>
<p>Album will be released in the Summer so keep your eyes peeled! </p>
<p><u><span class="font_large"><strong>I am going on tour again this June - YAS!</strong></span></u></p>
<p>This has been a long break from tour (since November) which feel weird for me so I am delighted to be hitting the road again. A sneak peak of some dates…lot’s more to be added. Hope to catch you at a show this summer! And you would like to <strong><a contents="host a house gig please reply to this email" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:hello@rosiebans.com" target="_blank">host a house gig please reply to this email</a> </strong>and let’s organise something! <br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/01a903dc605a959ee25ce26e10d72e8e0f296f4c/original/img-1009.jpg?1490354631" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><strong>June 2017 Tour Dates </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">6 GLASGOW BLOC supporting STRATA </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9 CARLISLE Open Mind </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">11 BIRMINGHAM Female Voices hosted by Lobelia (Pending Confirmation) </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">13 LONDON SoundLounge Tooting </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">16 LAATZEN House Concert </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">18 WALDENBURG Concert </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">19 - 20 WALDENBURG, 2 Day Songwriting Workshop </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">23 REGENSBURG House Concert </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">24 LANQUAID Little Cuba </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">28 ROSSENDALE Whitaker Museum </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">30 MACHESTER House Concert </p>
<p>I am happy I get to send this email to you, with good, positive vibes going on. This "music thing" can get pretty bleak at times, feeling like you are not getting anywhere and along with that dreaded comparison game we can sometimes play it’s can be really difficult to keep pushing on. When you guys reply to my mail outs, videos, tweets, anything, it gives me a real life boost and genuinely makes it less about me a more about music, which is how it should be.<br><br>I hope you like the new songs. I hope you like the show that I tour. And if we have never met before I hope we can meet each other and become pals. </p>
<p>Have a good weekend guys! Catch you on the other side :) </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45894792017-02-14T12:35:44+00:002022-04-12T12:48:27+01:00MY HEART BELONGS TO GLASGOW... Happy V Day!<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6426273d6a07b6ebb2608983298ffd445b495c84/original/16707339-1528548063852567-1316541430724168229-o.jpg?1487075260" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I BELONG TO GLASGOW</strong><br><br>Do you know the song?<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KNrVkDqPsbM" width="560"></iframe><br><br>LYRICS: <br><br>I've been wi' a couple o' cronies, <br>One or two pals o' my ain; <br>We went in a hotel, and we did very well, <br>And then we came out once again; <br>Then we went into anither, <br>And that is the reason I'm fu'; <br>We had six deoch-an-doruses, then sang a chorus, <br>Just listen, I'll sing it to you: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Chorus </strong><br>I belong to Glasgow, <br>Dear old Glasgow town; <br>But what's the matter wi' Glasgow, <br>For it's goin' roun' and roun'! <br>I'm only a common old working chap, <br>As anyone here can see, <br>But when I get a couple o' drinks on a Saturday, <br>Glasgow belongs to me! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There's nothing in keeping your money, <br>And saving a shilling or two; <br>If you've nothing to spend, then you've nothing to lend, <br>Why that's all the better for you! <br>There no harm in taking a drappie, <br>It ends all your trouble and strife; <br>It gives ye the feeling that when you get home, <br>You don't give a hang for the wife!<br> </p>
<hr><p>It's Valentine's Day! FUCK VALENTINES DAY! YEAAAAH! </p>
<p>Haha only joking! Do you celebrate it? I don't really. I mean, I said "happy v day" to my boyfriend this morning but I actually replaced the V wth vagina in my head for giggles. Worked a treat. (It's the little things guys!) </p>
<p>I'd like to draw you attention to my <strong>ONLINE STREAM happening tomorrow night at 7pm</strong>. I am going to do one of these every week until I can't be bothered. They will all involve music and chat. Get involved, subscribe to my <a contents="YouTube Channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youtube.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> and sign up to my mailing list at <a contents="www.rosiebans.com/signup" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup">www.rosiebans.com/signup</a> for all major info about my music! </p>
<p>In other news, I have been working hard behind the scenes <strong>setting up my own online business (eeeek!!)</strong>! LOADS of work still to do but I am enjoying the challenge so much. It is a service business and ties in all my creative skills with organisation. The aim is to make other people's life's just a little bit easier!Watch this space :)</p>
<p>Oh and an update on my veganism... for those of you that care! </p>
<p>Yes I am "one of those vegans". Since making the decision in December I have been LOOOVING this new lifestyle. Really enjoying exploring new food, joining in new communities and Glasgow is THE place to be if you are a Vegan. We are so spoiled for choice in this city with loads of Vegan restaurants (most are also music venues too...a connection there?). I would like to do a <a contents="YouTube video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youtube.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">YouTube video</a> chatting about my reasons for going vegan and all my experiences so far. </p>
<p>(Funny side note. My Cousin managed to convince my sister that I had turned Vegan due to 'religious reasons'. She, very carefully, drove a random conversation onto the topic of religion before she just blurted it out... "Have you become a Muslim?". So much wrong with that situation! But it made me laugh!) </p>
<p>Alright dudes and duddettes. I am signing off! Today is TOUR BOOKING DAY (June house gig hosts get in touch!) Hope you are having a great February. Enjoy vagina day :) </p>
<p>P.S. If you are in Glasgow this evening I am playing at Sapporo on Ingram Street from around 5.30pm. Romance, Ginger, piano goodness... </p>
<p>Rosie xxx<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f2f3a82ef6cacff660c0030310a251d236d124c7/original/house-gigs.jpg?1485369428" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45818152017-02-09T08:00:00+00:002017-02-09T08:07:36+00:00Watch "Loneliness or Love" from last night's YouTube LIVE STREAM! Hey guys!<br><br>Last night I live streamed a 30 minute set of songs and chat. If you didn't manage to tune in you can catch the last song which I will keep up on YouTube! <br><br>Thanks for all of those that tuned in :) <br><br>xxxx<br><br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d_fwilb-dQw" width="560"></iframe></p><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45783822017-02-06T17:33:20+00:002017-02-06T17:34:45+00:00Live Stream Announcement - Wed 8th Feb @ 7pm!<p>Hello everyone :)<br><br>I am back from a very rainy week away and feeling ready to smash back into my work. </p>
<p>There are loads of exciting things happening this month, all of which I would love to share with you. </p>
<p><strong>Join me on a live stream on Wednesday 8th Feb at 7pm. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5eb7f83a9534313f0269e929ecfaf75713a7611c/original/img-5114.jpg?1486402367" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p>Patrons: Expect a ton of demos this February, they are ready and waiting. We are so nearly at the end of this Patreon project! I can almost TASTE the recording studio... <br><br>If you are not a Patron then you can become on by <a contents="heading over to my profile " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">heading over to my profile </a>and seeing what it is all about!!! :) </p>
<p>How was everyone's January? Full of music and gigs? I love keeping in touch with you all via twitter and Facebook. </p>
<p>See you on Wednesday!<br><br>Rosie xxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/2f3081c381a8b33d28a66fb72824ddc63319dc41/original/img-5115.jpg?1486402370" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45692172017-01-30T19:41:48+00:002017-02-01T13:21:19+00:00A toast to a better place!<p>Helloooo!! </p>
<p>Hope you are all having a nice Monday evening. We are nearing the end of January! I can’t help cast my mind back to this time last year. I was having a pretty hard time just getting on with things with a smile on my face. Well, this year could not be any different! I have had a really great, productive and exciting January. I am so grateful to everyone that has been part of my life over the last couple of years and through this month, really there is no point in me without you. </p>
<p>Life is constantly flowing, and just like every river we need to learn how to bend past each rock. Even though things may break a little bit on the surface there is a power underneath that we can all access, we just need to look deep. </p>
<p>There is SO MUCH FUCKING COOL SHIT coming this year I just cannot wait. New music, new tours, new business ventures, and no doubt new pals. That’s the best part about being a musician. The hangs are awesome and it really doesn’t matter if you haven’t known someone for very long, there is sometimes just a connection there that’s solid. </p>
<p>This post is just a ramble and a gush. I just want to say cheers to January, cheers to being better people, cheers to making the world a little nicer and brighter and honest. </p>
<p>I love you all!</p>
<p>Rosie xxxxxxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6d364a45d12284c746fcd47ad04c77c4d266bcc9/medium/image.jpg?1446907504" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45648682017-01-26T17:35:57+00:002017-01-26T17:35:58+00:00Eleven BRAND NEW DEMOS available on Patreon.com for $1!Hello you lot!<br><br>I have just uploaded my latest demo to our amazing community over <a contents="on Patreon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">on Patreon</a>. It's named "Strung Along".<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/57a987aeabb0b05ca6edb2e380cae4b72e2fafcb/original/strung-along.jpg?1485451910" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>There are 30 of us now on Patreon. I am so incredibly thankful and PROUD of this page and how productive it has made me. It's nearing the end of January and studio time is fast approaching and I am still writing, making adjustments and trying to work out what 11/12 out of the 20 tracks I have will make the cut! <br><br>If you sign up you will instantly have access to ALL the demos, join in the conversation, help me decide which songs to keep and cut, be a part of something new. There are also two online house shows that were recorded EXCLUSIVELY for patrons available straight away! <br><br>Thank you everyone so far for all the support you have shown. My wee ginger heart loves you lots and lots like jelly tots :) <br><br>Rosie xxxx<br> <hr><br><div style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Have you downloaded your free 4 track E.P. yet? &nbsp;" data-link-label="FREE DOWNLOAD!" data-link-type="page" href="/free-download" target="_blank">Have you downloaded your free 4 track E.P. yet? </a></div><a contents="" data-link-label="FREE DOWNLOAD!" data-link-type="page" href="/free-download" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7b661ec24ca3b833c00e174858d9c6e89555a198/original/sig-sounds-header.jpg?1482868908" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45634682017-01-25T18:39:04+00:002017-01-25T18:39:04+00:00Calling all House Concert Hosts!!Hello!<br><br>You may have seen in a previous post that I played a house gig recently. Well I WANT MORE!!! Yes! This greedy little ginger is hungry for more amazing house gigs around the UK and Germany. SO! If you would like to host myself for the evening please <a contents="get in touch" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">get in touch</a> and let\s chat! :) x<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f2f3a82ef6cacff660c0030310a251d236d124c7/original/house-gigs.jpg?1485369428" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45631002017-01-25T10:52:25+00:002017-01-25T10:53:00+00:00VIDEO: Watch me cover "Mirrors" by Justin TimberlakeHi everyone! <br><br>someone requested I record a cover of Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors", the video is up on YouTube now! I hope you enjoy :) x<br><br>Rosie xxx<br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wxs3-a4MAZY" width="560"></iframe></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45603022017-01-23T15:12:04+00:002017-01-23T15:12:04+00:00House Gig, Barricades Rise, Patreon Update.Hello everyone! How are you all doing?<br><br>I wanted to tell you about my weekend. I traveled down to Birmingham on Saturday to play a house gig. For those who don't know, a house gig is literally a concert that takes place in someone's living room! I get asked about them quite a bit, some folk find it a weird concept but I always have to say how amazing they are! If you are a fan of intimate shows, ones where you can really hear everything an artist has to play and say then do get yourself down to a house gig! <br><br>These shows are happening all over the UK and Europe on a weekly basis and they make up a large of my touring schedule. I love them and Saturday night was no exception! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/04427c9667e5d8fa3d5839fd4627285ceed421b7/medium/c2upjy0xgayjsns.jpeg?1485183985" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo cred: Barricades Rise</em></div><br>I was sharing the bill with <a contents="Coventry based band Barricades Rise" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://barricadesrise.co.uk/" target="_blank">Coventry based band Barricades Rise</a>. I met the guys from BR a good six-odd years ago now when they were gigging in London. Since then I have been a fan of their music and of their stage presence and energy as performers! It's unusual for the guys to get through a whole set without breaking a string but the managed it on Saturday! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/25664b18dedbaeebe98dd55fb09abf56b089f4c0/medium/16177624-1499663426741031-166465373076587935-o.jpg?1485184107" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<em>The lads in action!</em><br> </div>Whilst packing for the trip I realised that I did not actually have any new music to sell at the show. I had a real 'exhale' year last year and put out three records, two of which I toured and promoted and have (almost) sold out of! But I am in 'inhale' mode right now. Learning, writing, thinking, just brewing up my next release so I directed people towards <a contents="my Patreon Page.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">my Patreon Page. </a><br><br>Patreon is an amazing platform through which supporters can back creators to allow them to keep making what they do. For this reason the platform is popular with lots of YouTubers and Bloggers. So I am writing a ton of music right now and really wanted to share it with people on Patreon. <br><br>By the end of February patrons ill have 20 songs from me. It's been tough keeping up the writing but it has also been an amazing way to exercise my composition muscles! <br><br>I have 30 wonderful patrons and hoping to have some more folk on board from what is coming up to be the last month of my current project on the platform. Not too sure what to do with Patreon after the demos are out, I will cross that bridge when I come to it!<br><br><strong>If you would like to <a contents="support me on Patreon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">support me on Patreon</a> I would LOVE to have you on board :) You will instantly get access to download TEN new songs as well as two online gigs straight away, oh and it all only costs $1!!</strong><br><br>So I hope your week is starting off well and you are powering through, feeling good and making things happen!!!<br><br>Rosie xxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45537032017-01-17T23:25:55+00:002022-04-13T16:09:38+01:00Watch Rosie's cover of "Rather Be" - LIVE VIDEO! <p>New Video up on YouTube NOW! :) x<br><br>Rosie xxx<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YFa_cbXoApw" width="560"></iframe><br><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45522812017-01-16T22:57:52+00:002021-08-13T13:50:02+01:00NEW LYRICS: "Desensitised'I wanted to share a little of what I currently working on with you. <br><br><a contents="This post was originally posted on my Patreon page. &nbsp;This song is available to download straight away if you become a patron :)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">This post was originally posted on my Patreon page. This song is available to download straight away if you become a patron :) </a><br><br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6ee7af83796cf7a2c2f176bd19314de604277f73/original/desensitised.jpg?1484607424" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>I hope you are all well and enjoying 2017 :) It has been a weird 12 months out there in the world. It's hard not to be affected by what is going on. I was recently chatting to a friend of mine who came back from volunteering in a refugee camp in Greece. She returned home (to Birmingham) just as the Christmas rush was hitting it's peak. </p>
<p>She commented on how weird it felt to be in the middle of this crazy Christmas throng, this consumerism and commented how people seemed so caught up in it all, that they were 'glazed over'. The camp she was in is 8 month old and still with no electricity. </p>
<p>It was from that conversation that this song came. It's called "Desensitised" (lyrics at the bottom of this post) and it is about how we act, aware intellectually of what is going on "out there" but it is hard to draw on that information and create a real feeling, worthy of action. This desensitisation affects many aspects of our lives (thanks media) and it's totally on our shoulders now. I consider this point within my own jounrey towards and embracing Veganism. </p>
<p>So, a resolution for 2017 for me (do we still do resolutions?!) is to help more. Read more about issues that others are facing, draw it in, FEEL it, try harder to understand, to sympathise, to assist... </p>
<p>...to do more in here about what's going on out there. </p>
<p>I hope you enjoy the song. It's unlike any I have ever written. It consists of only two chords (WTF!?) and I tried to create an atmosphere with it. Don’t know if it works or if I will ever even play it again but it is what I am feeling right now. </p>
<p>Did you make any resolutions? What are your 2017 plans? More gigs? More music? I hope so! I hope it brings you more joy, more laughter and more fun! </p>
<p>P.S. My friend, Holly, has a blog sharing her experiences. Please have a read and share: <a contents="https://hollythomasmusic.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/where-did-all-that-money-go/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hollythomasmusic.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/where-did-all-that-money-go/" target="_blank">https://hollythomasmusic.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/where-did-all-that-money-go/ </a></p>
<p>And whilst I am at it, my friend Doug spent his summer in Palestine volunteering. Here is his blog about his time there: <a contents="https://musicalcircusmonkey.wordpress.com/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musicalcircusmonkey.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://musicalcircusmonkey.wordpress.com/ </a></p>
<p>Take care!! xxxx </p>
<p><strong>LYRICS </strong></p>
<p>What am I doing in here, about what's going on out there? </p>
<p>I saw him on the internet, he's young and looks so scared </p>
<p>For years I have designed my privileged life </p>
<p>Justifying the conditions I’ve created, to close my eyes <br> </p>
<p>He was there under the stairs for the past 8 hours </p>
<p>Waiting until the noise stops, the noise stops, the noise stopped </p>
<p>He was there under the stairs for the past 8 hours </p>
<p>Waiting until the noise stops, the noise stops, the noise stopped </p>
<p><br>Desensitised to all of the pain, you and I </p>
<p>It’s important to remain awake because really we're just the same </p>
<p>It must stop now, stop our cowardly reflections, choosing our directions for us </p>
<p>Deep down we know what’s right </p>
<p>So let’s do more in here about what’s going on out there </p>
<p>Imagine it was you and they came to devastate wouldn’t you be scared? </p>
<p><br>He was there under the stairs for the past 8 hours </p>
<p>Waiting until the noise stops, the noise stops, the noise stopped </p>
<p>He was there under the stairs for the past 8 hours </p>
<p>Listening as the bombs dropped, bombs dropped, bombs dropped </p>
<p><br>Sunrise brings rest, for a while </p>
<p>Sunrise brings rest </p>
<p>What can we do, to make the noise stop? </p>
<p>What must we do, to make the noise stop?</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45450412017-01-11T00:06:30+00:002017-01-23T14:54:54+00:00New Video up on YouTube!! Hello guys,<br><br>I have recorded a new wee video up on YouTube! It's a cover of a tune I love playing at gigs. Hope you enjoy it too!!<br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r21Ejofk7xM" width="560"></iframe></p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3209bb5b069555d58e4bb9f4f3574de2271bd24b/original/rb-eagle-eye.jpg?1484092237" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45424792017-01-09T13:14:02+00:002017-01-09T13:23:58+00:00Hello 2017, let's be nice to each other.<p>HELLO!! </p>
<p>This is a great time of the year to reflect. I often get bogged down with the PURE MILLIONS of stuff I have still to get done that it can sometimes be hard to really appreciate what great work I have already achieved. So, I wanted to do a wee 2016 ’round up’. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><u><strong>My 2016 Recap</strong></u></span><br><br>Last year started with a bang. The release of my <a contents="third E.P. “Process”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/330744/process" target="_blank">third E.P. “Process”</a> on the 1st of Jan. It was a long time coming for that CD as I had taken a bit of a dip in 2014/15 and sort of lost my love for music a bit. SO I wanted to start the year as I would like to go on, and I fucking well did. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ac473c9d09d221d45228d0688eef86444e8b9e4b/medium/cd-front-srgb.jpg?1450987876" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Process gained some wonderful reviews in <a contents="Louder Than War," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-process-ep-review/" target="_blank">Louder Than War,</a> <a contents="Small Music Reviews" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smallmusicreviews.com/2016/01/03/review-rosie-bans-process/" target="_blank">Small Music Reviews</a> and <a contents="Gig Slutz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/ep-rosie-bans-process/" target="_blank">Gig Slutz</a>. As well as some of it’s tracks being feature on a bunch of internet radio stations. It was the first time I really felt a positivity about releasing music and I made a vow to continue doing so! </p>
<p>I moved home to Scotland properly in <strong>January of 2016</strong>. It was really a stop gap, somewhere to rest before heading to Berlin in the summer. I love Glasgow, it’s the place where I feel truly at home. </p>
<p>In <strong>February</strong> I took a trip to Prague. What a city! It was gorgeous. I drank absinth for the first and definitely last time. That shit is rank as fuck. But the holiday was amazing,just what I needed after moving home from five years of London stress on my back.</p>
<p><strong>April</strong> saw the last artPACKT tour. As usual, we traveled all around the UK and Europe, it was great fun, tiring and always worth while but the whole time I had this niggle that I just wanted to get out there on my own, make my own decisions, be on my own time and the most important part, (and the part I love the most) organise myself! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/31e4dfa0231d1b3e677a887cac99fa6457c6c4f1/medium/artpackt-poster-10316.png?1467044094" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>In <strong>June</strong> I traveled to Berlin to look for a flat. The decision was made and I was moving on the 15th of July! Fuuuuck! It was exciting and scary. I had been planning this move for 18 months. Saving and researching, trying, and failing, to learn enough German. <br><br><strong>July</strong> quickly came by and that was me, I was in Berlin, a resident. Seriously, wtf.</p>
<p>I released my <a contents="fourth E.P. Opia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/387323/opia">fourth E.P. Opia</a> on the <strong>1st of August</strong> with the help of my fans (they bought the SHIT out of pre releases!) and I headed off on my FIRST solo tour! I headlined all the dates and had a band with me in the form of Mike Nisbet. It was so fun and utterly challenging and that was exactly what I needed. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/387323/opia" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/31097a33159f34a530fa2e46bce9d7f3c796f920/medium/website-header-opia.png?1466429198" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Once I returned from tour I started my 30 day video challenge on YouTube,<a contents=" you can go have a watch here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1rTwToDbSo-9n-ozXQ5N30D8PHZYONF_" target="_blank"> you can go have a watch here</a>. Man, that was hard but it was my first real dive into the world of video and YouTube and I have been totally hooked ever since! Keep you eyes peeled for someone videos coming your way in the coming weeks. <a contents="And subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay connected!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rosiebans" target="_blank">And subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay connected! </a></p>
<p><strong>October</strong> came around SO FAST! The summer slipped by in a haze of E.P. releases, tours, video making, new friends, new languages and lots of beer. </p>
<p>I was loving Berlin, really I was, but I wasn’t loving it enough. My guts were trying to tell me something and I finally listened and decided to leave Berlin. <br><br><a contents="I wrote a blog about it here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.com/blog/blog/my-time-in-berlin-is-over-i-am-going-home" target="_blank">I wrote a blog about it here.</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8ff85a0355ea7bbec9df7f954b0208ef525d5125/medium/img-4095-2.jpg?1477401435" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>November 1st</strong> I headed off on my “Born in Winter Tour” around the UK. Two weeks of motorways and service stations. I was a vegetarian by this point but this tour REALLY challenged me. I felt like I needed ‘one last hit’ ALL the time. I hadn’t fully internalised my reasons for vegetarianism and I am afraid until you internalise things you will never fully<em> feel</em> them. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/9100f8d680ea729e1f1a83519e083adc1173c9e9/medium/biw-updated-final-with-dates.jpg?1475442511" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="Then VegFest Scotland happened" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.vegfestscotland.com/" target="_blank">Then VegFest Scotland happened</a>. It was <strong>December</strong>, we had moved back to Scotland from Berlin, I was on a HUUUGE comedown all month from the crazy uprooted year I had just had. For some light relief I wrote, recorded and released my third (and most FUN!) CD of the year<a contents=" A Very Ginger Christmas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/447582/a-very-ginger-christmas" target="_blank"> A Very Ginger Christmas</a>, all within 2 weeks. My wonderful father created the artwork for me. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7e71198540ff67d138bdc5dae59cb3d38e9687a7/medium/ginger-final-front-cover.jpg?1480332652" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>A change happened to me in December. Since that day at VegFest I haven’t consumed any animal product (to my knowledge) and I am continuing to streamline my life to stay in line with my values. </p>
<p>I decided I did not need half of the stuff around me. I brutally threw out (charity shopped) every item of clothing I didn’t like, wear, need, love, feel anything for. That’s left me with 25 pieces in my wardrobe, including shoes, and I am so much happier with less clutter. I aim to get all my non musical belongings (gear takes up SPACE) down to one box. That means digitising lots of papers, throwing away the crap, buy only when needed and giving away when finished with… Let’s see! It’s a challenge but I think we all consume far too much. <br> </p>
<p>So, looking ahead at 2017. My ‘resolutions’, goals, wants and dreams are </p>
<ul> <li>Help more. I want to volunteer this year and help out. </li> <li>Practise minimalism. You can be minimalist in SO many aspects of your life. I have stopped using 90% of the products I used to use and I feel SOOOO much better for it! We don’t need all this SHIT we have in our lives! </li> <li>Release my debut album. Oh, that’s happening folks, watch this space. </li> <li>Live in the moment. Stay in one place. I know, sounds weird, and I mean physically and sort of spiritually as well. I have been all over the place for the past 2 and a half years. Moving house and just up and down like a fucking yoyo. I realise that is just a part of who I am, a full on emosh fest, and that’s okay. But I want roots. I want to feel grounded and I want to do that here and now. </li>
</ul>
<p>I hope your 2017 is full of positive life changing experiences that help you grow and become a better version of the already amazing you that you are! </p>
<p>And whilst you are looking ahead, making those plans and setting those goals just don’t forget how you got here. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/55badab7ca87b911c4a13258006ada1560849e25/medium/img-4837.jpg?1483189846" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hello 2017. Let's be nice to each other. <br><br>Much love, </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45319162016-12-31T13:11:59+00:002017-01-04T14:45:57+00:00Hogmanay, happy?<p>So you know those articles you read on 'how to be successful' blah shite? One of the common pieces of advice is to go outside your comfort zone. Well, I consider 2016 being one <strong>big anxiety filled comfort bashing year</strong>. </p>
<p>The truth is, I am still on a huge come down from Berlin. A come down from illness and still working my way through stubborn metal health issues that I still don't truly understand. </p>
<p>I have went through large parts of this year feeling like an alien in my own body and so I do not want to sit here and review 2016 with rose tinted specs. The world is becoming more fucked up, less compassionate and people are losing themselves daily in social media, it's a digital head in the sand. And I feel that the wider my eyes open the harder it becomes to truly comprehend it all. All that pain. </p>
<p>I do hope your 2016 was great and that you head into the New Year positive and happy but I don't expect that to be the case, just because. So, if like me you are feeling lost, confused, a little bit broken and just can't be fucked with dealing at times then I am here, others are here, open your mouth and let's start a real conversation. One that talks about real feelings and the reality of being alive in this western world in this weird era of technology induced numbness and lack of social conscience. </p>
<p>Take care of yourself, the planet and others that need to be taken care of too. </p>
<p>Enjoy your Hogmanay! X<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/55badab7ca87b911c4a13258006ada1560849e25/medium/img-4837.jpg?1483189846" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45272212016-12-27T21:07:21+00:002016-12-27T21:07:21+00:00Growing on PATREON!Hello everyone!!<br><br>I am SO chuffed that I have 28 Patrons!!! Thank you to everyone that has been sharing the page and supporting me over there. <br><br>As soon as we reach 30 I feel like I must do something special to celebrate (apart from the usual boozing...!) <br><br>Suggestions welcome!<br><br>Rosie xxxxxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d6db026cb74d6f163063fd85ca9d03ebe5dac306/original/fb-header-purps-and-white-1.jpg?1482868099" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45196412016-12-21T01:06:41+00:002016-12-21T01:18:35+00:00New Video! Watch Rosie performing "Will You Be Mine This Christmas" from her new E.P. LIVE<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hgShxeytmSk" width="560"></iframe></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45020572016-12-12T09:00:00+00:002016-12-12T09:04:39+00:00The Rosie Bans Christmas Sale is NOW ON!SUPER chuffed and delighted to announce that my Christmas Sale is NOW ON! <br><br>25% off all merch at <a contents="www.rosiebans.bandcamp.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">www.rosiebans.bandcamp.com</a><br><br>MERRY CHRISTMAS!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/41b8cdb323fed025b2149d39f4b5250e798a0387/original/christmas-sale.jpg?1481212376" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/45021422016-12-08T17:24:41+00:002016-12-08T17:24:41+00:00Last online gig of the year announced!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5effc8ba1e3e28723d1ad9c74a4f7f20051d2817/original/online-gig-header.jpg?1481217049" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Join me for the last online gig of the year!! <br><br><a contents="CLICK HERE to join the Facebook event page!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1203525626407014/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to join the Facebook event page!</a><br><br><br>xxx<p> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44864802016-11-28T13:00:00+00:002016-11-28T13:03:39+00:00Pre Order A Very Ginger Christmas, Prize Give away AND The Rosie Bans Christmas Sale is NOW ON! Good mornings campers!<br><br>I AM SO EXCITED to announce the arrival of my CHRISTMAS E.P. "A Very Ginger Christmas" !!!!!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7e71198540ff67d138bdc5dae59cb3d38e9687a7/original/ginger-final-front-cover.jpg?1480332652" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Artwork by incredible award winning illustrator and also MY DAD - Robin Bans! <br><br><a contents='PRE ORDER "A Very Ginger Christmas" over on Bandcamp NOW!&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">PRE ORDER "A Very Ginger Christmas" over on Bandcamp NOW! </a><br><br><em>(PSSSSSSTTT! You can actually grab this E.P. <strong>for only $1 - 80p! - if you sign up as a patron</strong> over at <a contents="www.patreon.com/rosiebans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/rosiebans</a>. Patrons will be receiving a signed CD PLUS a hand made Christmas Card from myself! <a contents="Go check it out HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Go check it out HERE!</a>)</em><br><br><span class="font_large"><u><strong>PRIZE GIVE AWAY!</strong></u></span><br><br>Since I am Christmas daft I will be <strong>giving away</strong> <strong>12 FREE copies of the CD </strong>(12 days of Christmas and all that!). To enter the draw just make sure you have <a contents="signed up to the mailing list" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">signed up to the mailing list</a> and check you inbox on the 2nd of December for instructions!<br><br><strong>Lastly...</strong><br><br>If you are stuck for a gift this year LOOK NO FURTHER I am having a <a contents="Christmas SALE over on Bandcamp " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Christmas SALE over on Bandcamp </a>where you get loads of goodies at amazing prices. Go have a look and please share my music with anyone you feel might enjoy it too!!<br><br>Please join me on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and let me know what you think of the artwork!! I love this time of year and I am so excited to be sharing some brand new music with you to celebrate it! <br><br>Rosie xxxx<br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44574452016-11-08T16:50:47+00:002016-11-08T16:50:47+00:00Thoughts from the road.<p>Hey pals,</p>
<p>It's been an ace week, the Born In Winter UK Tour has been on the road for 7 days and I have played 6 gigs in that time. I am fucking knackered today. Sitting in a cafe in St Alban's on my day off just letting my bones rest. I always have grand plans to get tons of work done but all I ever really want to do in this situation blog. Just record my thoughts, share them, reflect and try to digest. </p>
<p>It's the travelling that always gets you when touring. The shows on their own are more than doable but I am stripping off my skin each night, trying to remain true to my heart when I sing these songs. That is tiring and a 10am hotel check out with a 5 hour drive before the next show really takes it's toll. It's got to be done. </p>
<p>It's been so obvious to me that I am a lot healthier and fitter than I was on my last tour (April 2016). April I had JUST turned the corner from a viral infection and chronic laryngitis and tonsillitis. Basically my throat was well and truly fucked up for around 4 months. It made me lose my whole upper register in my voice and left me feeling so drained and really down. My whole body was just shitty that time. Now, although tired, I am so HAPPY to be back to my normal self again and singing stronger than ever. I also have a handful of brand new songs on this tour and they have been a real pleasure to share with you all. </p>
<p><strong>Thank you to everyone that has came to a show so far, let me stay with them, gave me food and bought me CDs. It's ace! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/990479474fce27d3d3097233555109702216e8a5/large/14906895-1376437109063664-6710444481825281178-n.jpg?1478623797" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p>I was chatting to my man today, talking about how important it is to always try and turn a negative situation into a positive one. We came to the conclusion that it is only with an attitude of gratitude that this can be done. And so, I try to remind myself of how lucky I am each day and especially in moments of feeling hard done by and negativity. We all have those poor me thoughts but we should see them as lies. </p>
<p><strong>You are what you tell yourself. </strong></p>
<p>Of course, stuff can be thrown at you that is so incredibly painful that it disables you on an emotional and spiritual level, but even then there is a choice. The most inspiring people I have ever met are the ones who have been through so much pain, I cannot even comprehend, and yet wake up each day and face the world with true courage and honesty. </p>
<p>Fuck your PR. Fuck your shiny life. Life isn't shiny and NO ONE has this thing sorted out. We are all constantly getting punched in the face by life on some level and the sooner we realise that and start appreciating that in each other, well then the world might be a nicer place? </p>
<p>Fucking hell, America, who knows what we will wake up to tomorrow. What I fear most is the inevitable. No matter who is elected there will be so many who continue to hate, to make the world harder for each other, who refuse to acknowledge this universal struggle that is just being alive and WE are the lucky ones. Our struggle is the car not starting before work. <strong> I mean come on tae fuck. </strong></p>
<p>I love this place, this rock, us, and I am so lucky to have been placed on it when I was and be the colour I am. Fuck, I am so lucky it actually stinks and the smell makes me feel sick. </p>
<p>Let's make a promise to each other? I promise I will do everything I can to spread good vibes, to be kind, to help and to always ALWAYS be honest with myself and with you. You in? </p>
<p>Thanks for reading my tired thoughts from the road. </p>
<p>Rosie</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44535162016-11-05T15:43:52+00:002016-11-05T15:43:53+00:00Patreon UPDATE! We have reached our second goal! Hello! <br><br>I am on a super high! Mid tour we have just reached our second goal over on Patreon which means after all the demos have been created we will have enough to get on with the recording process... THIS ALBUM IS HAPPENING! :) <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/000232ea29797754e60d2969256e67e42b442fcc/original/14732391-1374898332550875-2544378178259625050-n.jpg?1478360600" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Massive thank you to everyone that's been involved with this process.<br><br>Head over to <a contents="Patreon to check it all out and get yourself involved." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Patreon to check it all out and get yourself involved.</a><br> <p><a contents="Patreon to check it all out and get yourself involved." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKSmyAnFp_E" width="560"></iframe></a><br><br>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44459882016-10-31T21:39:00+00:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00Born In Winter UK Tour kicks off THE MORRA! <p>Hello everyone :) I hope you are all having a great Autumn and enjoying all the new colours of the season. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cc94b9472497c40c7ec26a10d716acb96c2387cb/original/14589951-1365570856816956-2454807510673056567-o.jpg?1477949446" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>My third 2016 tour - Born In Winter UK Tour - starts TOMORROW! </p>
<p>I am in Bonnie Scotland as I type this with butterflies in my stomach. Can’t wait to get back on the road again! Have a look at the dates below and if you can make it along to a show I would be so chuffed to see ya!! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Born In Winter UK Tour Dates </strong></span></p>
<p>1 Tue - EDINBURGH - The Depot w/Kat Healy <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1228370853850990/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT </a></p>
<p>2 Wed - GLASGOW - The Steamie w/Kat Healy <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/665916396901705/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT </a></p>
<p>3 Thurs - CARLISLE - Open Mind w/My Little Brother <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/330892337272317/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT </a></p>
<p>4 Fri - COVENTRY - Big Comfy Books w/Fred’s House and Emma McGrath <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/294812537524301/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT </a></p>
<p>5 Sat - BIRMINGHAM - Marcus’ House Gig w/Mike Nisbet and Anna MacDonald <em>(email for details!)</em></p>
<p>7 Mon - BRISTOL - Mr Wolfs - Songsmith <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/587552821433797/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT</a> </p>
<p>10 Thurs - LONDON - Ryan’s Bar <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1120189994694770/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT </a></p>
<p>11 Fri - NOTTINGHAM - Jamcafe w/Luckless <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/211450275954278/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT</a> </p>
<p>12 Sat - GLASGOW - House Gig <em>(email for details!)</em></p>
<p>13 Sun - GLASGOW - Fringe HQ, Southside Sessions <a contents="FACEBOOK EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/205512269862690/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK EVENT</a> </p>
<p>See you on the road! <br><br>Rosie x</p>
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<p>:) x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44360402016-10-25T14:20:37+01:002022-04-28T10:53:42+01:00My time in Berlin is over. I am going home. <p><em><strong>I FIND IT HARD TO RETAIN CONSISTENT PERSPECTIVE. LIFE CREEPS UP ON YOU AND DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR SITUATION. A BAD DAY FOR ME IS STILL SOAKED IN PRIVILEGE. SOME PEOPLE LITERALLY HAVE NOTHING. NO THING. NO. THING. <br><br>I HAVE SO MUCH. <br><br>I AM GRATEFUL. IF I EVER FORGET THAT, I AM SORRY. </strong></em></p>
<p><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8ff85a0355ea7bbec9df7f954b0208ef525d5125/original/img-4095-2.jpg?1477401435" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well that was mental. </p>
<p>Three months ago I was celebrating the end of my first two weeks living in Berlin, today I am packing all my worldly possessions in two suitcases. </p>
<p>My time in Berlin is over. I am going home. </p>
<p>(Note to self: I have a home. That makes me incredibly fucking privileged) </p>
<p>This was a hard decision to make, I saved up for 12 months to move here. I told everyone I knew about my exciting move! I met my partner within that time and he moved with me. We sacrificed a lot to get ourselves to Germany. </p>
<p>We had plans that we believed in. </p>
<p>So, I am leaving Germany with a bag full of lessons, a book full of lyrics, a smile on my face and a heart full of songs. </p>
<p>The mother of all lessons: you are never moving backwards in your life. </p>
<p>It is actually impossible to do so, no matter how much you feel you are, you simply cannot be. Each and every move, turn, fall, scrape is another valuable piece of information to add to your life's handbook. So for fucks sake, can we all just fucking stop beating ourselves up for living. </p>
<p>When things don't pan out the way you expected that’s just a lesson to widen your expectations. </p>
<p>Having somewhere, family and friends, to go back to when you have taken a huge risk, spent your savings all in the name of experience, that is a lesson in gratitude. </p>
<p>Scraping together the bravery, from the bottom of your guts, to follow your heart and then anxiously realising that you hadn’t really listened to your head at all is a lesson in humility. </p>
<p>My privilege hurts. I share a city with thousands of Refugees. The media is choking on images. We are the fortunate ones. </p>
<p>I have a life to move forward within. Some do not. Some are trapped so intensely in NOW that tomorrow doesn’t even belong in their imagination. </p>
<p>I refuse to beat myself up for experiencing. I refuse to limit my existence to these so called failures and successes. I chose to feel, to act, to sing, to love and to attempt to understand that we are just living, alive, miracles of things, walking around this planet as beating bags of blood. </p>
<p>It’s good to take the long way round. It means you listen and learn. Don't let the fear of what others may think of you hold you back, people are too busy thinking about themselves anyway. </p>
<p>My next destination is Glasgow. Maybe tomorrow I will be drawn somewhere else, who knows. This is a weird lifestyle with no set place of work, no structured working hours and no real guarantee of income. It is a career of risks but fuck it - so is life. And these risks are fundamentally less risky than what some other people, in a different part of this planet, have to endure just to grab some water, food or safety. </p>
<p>Back to Scotland I fly. Tour starts on week today. Time to create a new connection. </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44029952016-10-04T14:07:23+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00EXCLUSIVE online gig!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ff10db52249fce29516f5e7e436fced96f8bbf4/original/untitled.jpg?1475586398" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></a>
<p>Join Rosie for an hour of music, stories and excellent patter. </p>
<p>This is an exclusive show for Patrons. If you would like to join the show, and by doing so support Rosie in her quest to take over the planet, then please head over to www.patreon.com/rosiebans to check it all out.</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/44008162016-10-03T01:27:10+01:002016-10-03T01:42:07+01:00Warning: Never Eat your Emails<p><strong>Note to Self: No one is perfect. No one is better than anyone else.</strong><br><br>Almost exactly one year ago I received an email. The jist of it was: </p>
<p>“Rosie, you fucked up. </p>
<p>Rosie, you are a bully. </p>
<p>You are unprofessional. </p>
<p>You are a bully. </p>
<p>You fucked up. </p>
<p>You are unprofessional. </p>
<p>How dare you. </p>
<p>Best wishes" </p>
<p>I am paraphrasing here, the email was very well written of course. </p>
<p>The backstory is long but in essence someone did not like how I was treating them and I was entirely unaware of their feelings. </p>
<p>I really do always try to be honest and fair, to listen to people, to give and not take too much and generally I just try to not be a dick. I am from a loud, Glaswegian family who communicate pretty much exclusively through conflict. I would never shy away from someone approaching me with a concern, wanting to talk it out. They however, might. I get that. </p>
<p>But still, actions of mine caused a reaction which resulted in that email. And that email totally crushed me. </p>
<ul> <li><strong>Note to Self: You never know what shit other people are going through so before you lash out take a moment to reconsider.</strong></li>
</ul>The thing is, this was September 2015, I was just out of therapy trying to rebuild a broken life and I knew I had taken my finger off the pulse with work matters. I was struggling hard with living normally and trying my best to recover.
<p>I was TRYING which meant I was being as honest with MYSELF as I could. I still woke up each day, got my shit together and got things done. Because things still need to get done. </p>
<p>So, when I received that email it really really hurt me bad.</p>
<p>I sat there on the floor with the laptop open. My mind was tired, still weak and I couldn’t cope with these accusations. I believed every. single. word. </p>
<p>So, I folded up that email into a tiny square and I swallowed it. I walked around with it inside my belly for one whole year, and with each day it would decompose, upsetting my guts even more. I would revisit that pain all the time, on a loop, reminding myself of how badly I’d failed at life. I was a bully. I was unprofessional. I fucked up. </p>
<p>Then my friends walked in. </p>
<p>They held me, listened to me, they comforted me and allowed me to be the mess I was. THEY SHOWED ME I WAS WORTHY. </p>
<ul> <li><strong>Note to Self: Never underestimate the positive power of other people in your life, you cannot do this all alone.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>And I eventually realised that people chose how they treat each other. We are not bound by obligation, not really. We make a choice each day to be understanding and accepting...or not. </p>
<p>The day rolled in where that soggy little black inky message was gone from my guts. It had fully dissolved and was just another part of me. All the pain I went through reciting “I am a horrible person” , “I deserved that” transformed into understanding.</p>
<p>All of our feelings are valid. Both mine and yours. </p>
<p>That email was designed to do nothing less than inflict pain. That’s why it is impossible for it to actually hurt me. The real pain came from me believing it. </p>
<p>The truth is we need to let go of people throughout our life. It's healthy and normal. Sometimes it easy to know who to let go of, sometimes it is not. Sometimes we need to tell them, sometimes we must let them slip out the room quietly and unannounced. </p>
<p>When pain is inflicted on purpose. <br>When real life, human face to face discussions are denied and communication confined only to the inbox. <br>When apologies have to be asked for.<br>When gratitude comes last and anger comes first. <br>When pride gets in the way.<br>When you are dehumanised and judged by your faults in professionalism and not by your real human virtues and strengths. <br><br>Let go. </p>
<p>So wether that be in reality or just internally, (in a good old Glaswegian way) get the cunts to fuck and do whatever you can to convince yourself you are worthy because when testing times come along you will thank yourself for it.<br><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43923522016-09-27T15:26:01+01:002017-02-05T19:08:42+00:00Did you hear my news!?<p>Good morning everyone! </p>
<p>How are you all doing? I hope this email finds you well :) </p>
<p>Did you tune into the online gig last night? If you did THANK YOU! If you did not then no worries, you can watch the whole thing <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Go on, plug in your head phones, it doesn’t matter that you are at work, no one is looking and you can hide the window behind your emails. Nobody has to to know… </p>
<p>I made some announcements during the broadcast. Here are the headlines straight from Bans town… <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/c06c53af579d500cc665d759bd6b85a7aa1da2a0/medium/screen-shot-2016-09-25-at-23-16-22.png?1474838261" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#A52A2A;"><strong>The BORN IN WINTER UK Tour dates announced! </strong></span></span></p>
<p>I will be jaunting my merry way around our glorious Isles for two weeks this November. I am mega chuffed to be sharing the dates with you all :) </p>
<p>The BORN IN WINTER UK Tour </p>
<p>1 EDINBURGH - The Depot w/Kat Healy </p>
<p>2 GLASGOW - The Steamie w/Mike Nisbet and Kat Healy </p>
<p>3 CARLISLE - Open Mind w/My Little Brother </p>
<p>4 COVENTRY - Big Comfy Books w/Fred’s House and Emma McGrath </p>
<p>5 BIRMINGHAM - House Gig w/Mike Nisbet and Anna MacDonald </p>
<p>7 BRISTOL - Mr Wolfs- Songsmith </p>
<p>10 LONDON - Ryan’s Bar </p>
<p>12 GLASGOW - House Gig </p>
<p>13 GLASGOW - Southside Sessions </p>
<p>I will be accompanied by the ever so talented Mike Nisbet on each date. </p>
<p>There are still some dates to fill so if you would like a house concert or have any suggestions for gigs on the 6th, 8th, 9th or 11th of November then holla! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#A52A2A;"><strong>Crowdfunding Campaign for ALBUM NUMBER ONE! </strong></span></span></p>
<p>Yes, you heard. I am crowdfunding for my album. This is all happening over on Patreon. This album is in it’s embryo stages and I need a bit of help with sculpting these hundreds (!!) of songs into a coherent record. SO! I shall be demo-ing each contestant track (around 20) and delivering them to your ears. I would then like to host a few online ‘hang outs’ so we can all decide what to keep and what to hold onto for later (and what to chuck completely! Be honest, I can handle it!) </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/bfdab7efd52999a6a469f59b1802f872222fbb62/original/patreon-orange.jpeg?1474837536" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></a><br><a contents="Check it all out here.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Check it all out here. </a></p>
<p>Okay, so that’s you all clued up on the gossip. Please head over and visit my Patreon page, give me your feedback and I hope we get to meet at a gig this November! In the meantime, stay in touch on all the usual socials, check out my most recent project, a 30 video challenge over on YouTube and say HELLO!! </p>
<p>Thanks for reading! </p>
<p>BYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEE :) </p>
<p>xxx </p>
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<p>Where to find lil' old me… </p>
<p>www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic </p>
<p>www.twitter.com/rosiebans </p>
<p>www.instagram.com/rosiebans </p>
<p>www.youtube.com/rosiebans </p>
<p>www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43773922016-09-17T21:26:07+01:002016-09-17T21:42:44+01:0030 day challenge...this shit is HARD!Right peeps. Honesty is always my best fucking policy. <br><br>I FUCKED IT! I missed my deadline. My 30 days elapsed on Tuesday and I have 7 videos to go...SOOOOO what do we do when we miss the mark? We keep going! <br><br>Hahaha!! It's all good. I have moved from Glasgow to Berlin 2 months ago and SINCE moving I have released an E.P. AND went on tour. I am NOT beating myself up for this. <br><br>INFACT! The lasted video from the series is one of my favs!!<br><br>It's a collaboration with Luckless, a New Zealander living here in Berlin. We have a mutual friend from Scotland (hi Mike!). <br><br>>>> Please check out <a contents="Luckless" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.luckless.co.nz/" target="_blank">Luckless</a> over on <a contents="Bandcamp!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://luckless.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp!</a> <<<<br><br>Check it out!<br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hc1XtNdmvQI" width="560"></iframe></p><br><br>7 more videos to go folks...what should I do next?! I am thinking of 2-3 vids a week after this? <br><br>ANYWAYS! PALS!! I have sooooo much juicy stuff to tell you all but I must keep my mouth shut for now. Hard for me. VVVVV Hard!<br><br>Here are ALL the videos so far (23) hope you enjoy!!! <br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL1rTwToDbSo-9n-ozXQ5N30D8PHZYONF_" width="560"></iframe></p><br><br>Rosie xxxxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43288652016-08-17T14:02:21+01:002016-08-17T14:02:21+01:0030 days of Video Challenge: Day 3<p>*** Buy this song at http://rosiebans.bandcamp.com - you know you want to! :) ***</p>
<p>Oh hi there! And welcome day 3 of my 30 days of video challenge! </p>
<p>Today I though I would sing an original song of mine :) I do hope you enjoy it! <br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="justify_center" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eaE3Y3rcet4" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Check out Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF9O2... </p>
<p>And Day 2 - https://youtu.be/03vWFbKzcjI </p>
<p>I also have a SCERET (shhh) Facebook group. Hit me up with an email at hello (at) rosiebans.com if you'd like to join. I will add you straight away! It's where all the cool stuff happens first! </p>
<p>Keep in touch on all the socials! </p>
<p>www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic <br>www.twitter.com/rosiebans <br>www.instagram.com/rosiebans <br>www.youtube.com/rosiebans <br>www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans </p>
<p>You can now listen to the whole of my new E.P. Opia on YouTube! <br>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... </p>
<p>Grab your LIMITED EDITION hard copy here: http://rosiebans.bandcamp.com </p>
<p>Sign up to my mailing list at http://www.rosiebans.com/signup </p>
<p>And don't forget to Subscribe!!! :) x </p>
<p>Mucho ginger love xxxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43288642016-08-17T14:00:54+01:002016-08-17T14:00:54+01:0030 days of Video Challenge: Day 2<p>WELCOME to day 2 of my 30 day YouTube Challenge! I am posting a new video each day for the next month - hit subscribe and join in the ginger banter :) <br><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="justify_center" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/03vWFbKzcjI" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Check out Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF9O2... </p>
<p>I LOVE this tune, it is by Grimes and really gets me moving each time I hear it. i just had to do a cover. I hope you enjoy it! </p>
<p>I also have a SCERET (shhh) Facebook group. Hit me up with an email at hello (at) rosiebans.com if you'd like to join. I will add you straight away! It's where all the cool stuff happens first! </p>
<p>Keep in touch on all the socials! </p>
<p>www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic <br>www.twitter.com/rosiebans <br>www.instagram.com/rosiebans <br>www.youtube.com/rosiebans <br>www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans </p>
<p>You can now listen to the whole of my new E.P. Opia on YouTube! </p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... </p>
<p>Grab your LIMITED EDITION hard copy here: http://rosiebans.bandcamp.com </p>
<p>Sign up to my mailing list at http://www.rosiebans.com/signup </p>
<p>And don't forget to Subscribe!!! :) x </p>
<p>Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCPTx... </p>
<p>Lyrics: </p>
<p>When we were young, we used to live so close to it <br>And we were scared and we were beautiful <br>And when I peered over the edge and seen death, if we are always the same </p>
<p>Oh, and I feel that nothing in life could ever be like this again <br>'Cause your love kept me alive and made me insane </p>
<p>There were moments when it seemed okay <br>(But I go back alone) <br>To this moment away, where do you stay? <br>(I go back alone) <br>There was a time when the music would play </p>
<p>Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb <br>Taking all my time <br>Oh, when I get up, this is what I see <br>Welcome to reality <br>Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb <br>Taking all my time <br>Oh, when I get up, this is what I see <br>Welcome to reality </p>
<p>When we were young, we used to live so close to it <br>And we were scared that you were beautiful <br>And when I peered over the edge and seen death, if we are always the same </p>
<p>There were moments when it seemed okay <br>(But I go back alone) <br>To this moment away, or where do you stay? <br>(I go back alone) </p>
<p>Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb <br>Taking all my time <br>Oh, when I get up, this is what I see <br>Welcome to reality <br>Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb <br>Taking all my time <br>Oh, when I get up, this is what I see <br>Welcome to reality</p>
<p><br><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43256982016-08-15T18:47:51+01:002016-08-15T18:48:56+01:00HAPPY MONDAY! Day ONE of my 30 day video challenge! Check it out :)Howdy people!!<br><br>I have officially started my 30 day video marathon. I'll be posting a new vid each day for the next month so hop over to YouTube, subscribe and join in the banter!!<br><br>Here is the first installment, a cover of The Dresden Dolls' "Necessary Evil" - ENJOY!! <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HF9O2Z1XlAw" width="560"></iframe></p><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43118222016-08-05T20:11:23+01:002022-02-12T21:12:29+00:00REVIEW: Opia review by Small Music BlogThank you so much to Jason at Small Music Review for a WONDERFUL review of Opia!<p><em>"As far as Scottish singer-songwriters go, there are few that have the ability to grab our attention as well as Rosie Bans; in addition to being obviously talented and well-traveled, she is one of the most charming personalities we have ever come across in our time."</em><br><br><a contents="Read the rest of the review over at Small Music Review!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smallmusicreviews.com/2016/08/04/review-rosie-bans-opia/">Read the rest of the review over at Small Music Review!</a></p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/667097332a46c199a5519a30b7e2bb8f6a0144ac/medium/screen-shot-2016-06-16-at-21-19-53.png?1467137158" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/43118072016-08-05T19:51:45+01:002016-08-05T19:54:58+01:0030 Day Video Challenge!!! (Starts 15th August!)I missed my Monday Blog! OOPS! <br><br>This week has been a busy one! First, I flew back to Scotland on Monday afternoon for a hospital appointment (nothing serious!). It was SO good to get home, even just for a couple of days. Just a wee breather.<br><br>Berlin is amazing. I do love it here but moving to a foreign country to live and work as a freelance musician is not straight forward. AT ALL. Let's ignore the language barrier for a second, I am just finding out about the scene here, how things are done and where they are done. So jumping home to Bonnie Scotland was a nice wee breather.<br><br>The news is Opia came out on Monday! It's had such an amazing response as well and I am so fucking chuffed it's been taken so well! <div style="text-align: center;">
<br><br><br><a contents="Check out my new VLOG!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/n8WhDq97KOw" target="_blank">Check out my new VLOG!</a>
</div><br><br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="justify_center" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n8WhDq97KOw" width="560"></iframe><br>I've not been the best at consistency with my videos. In order to remedy this I am setting myself a <strong>30 day video challenge</strong> starting on August 15th! SO! I need suggestions for cover songs, original songs chatty videos and the likes! What would you like to see and hear?<br><br>I can't wait to get stuck into this and start some serious YOUTUBBING! :)<br><br>Talk soon guys! <br><br>Rosie xxxx<br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42932812016-07-25T10:24:18+01:002021-12-17T15:40:57+00:00One week count down and TOUR DATES!The one week count down to Opia being released officially starts TODAY! eeeekkkkk!!<br><br>I really cannot wait to get the CDs out to people and let everyone hear it :)<br><br>Another exciting nugget of news is that I am back on tour next week tooooo, check it out...<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cb04cfd327d0d569c834d5d54774b572f69d13cf/original/opia-tour-poster.png?1469437089" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>
<p>I am brushing up on my Deutsch as we speak!!!</p>New people and existing friends, I can't wait to meet you allow the road!<br><br>Catch you soon, oh and PLEASE let me know what you think about Opia!!<br><br>Rosie xxx<br> <hr> <p>Thank you for reading! If you’d like to support me in other ways you can always <a contents="sign up to the mailing list" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">sign up to the mailing list</a>, <a contents="come along and see a show" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">come along and see a show</a> (I am on tour soon!) or head over to my<a contents=" donation page" data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation" target="_blank"> donation page</a> and send me some cash to help with future music making. </p>Thank you :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42838332016-07-18T21:09:47+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00Rosie Bans' new E.P. Opia is out two weeks today!Hellooooo!!<br><br>Only two weeks left to pre-order my newest E.P. Opia! Why not have a listen to it IN FULL over at <a contents="Louder Than War" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/listen-exclusive-stream-new-rosie-bans-ep/" target="_blank">Louder Than War</a>, then pop along to <a contents="Bandcamp " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Bandcamp </a>and grab your copy!<br><br>So much has been going on in my life recently, all good and all moving forward but to be really honest, <strong>all fucking terrifying</strong>. Taking things in my stride has never been my default setting. The past two years have really shook things for me and anxiety, ANXIETY argh I fucking hate her!! But she rips my stomach open in the middle of the night and I can't seem to shake her until morning. I think have always been an anxious person, always jumping to the worst case scenarios and worry about everything. Everything. It's where so much of my energy comes from. Ruminating and creating alternative realities in my mind. I wish with all my heart I could be a natural optimist but I was trained to be a pessimist. It's made me a good touring musician as I always take care of the details but sometimes I can lose my own sense of who I am in it all. <br><br>Writing and music have been a constant in my life since a young age but they slipped away from beneath me over the past 24 months. During the worst of my depression I did not want music at all. A friend told me I had just abandoned music but I just didn't <strong>want</strong> music anymore. Do you know how freaky that feels? Not wanting the one thing that you have been working with your entire life. It was so simple, so pure, like not wanting a cup of tea. Meh. Whatever, don't care. That's how it felt.<br><br>Although I can say I am no longer depressed (thank fuck) I am still recovering and rekindling that flame for writing and for music. At times I feel so disconnected from the music I am creating.<br><br><a contents="Opia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><em>Opia</em></a> was written at a time of my life where I felt the strongest, the safest, the most honest. Before therapy, before depression, just when I decided I was going to "do this solo artist thing". I hope you feel that in these songs. And if you don't I hope the love I have inside for music comes across. And if it doesn't I hope you just enjoy the sounds and that they make you feel something. <br><br>Thanks for reading xxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Today's photo; the sun setting over Temeplhofer Feld. Beautiful.<br><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cd61381a5be02ff5f4b7a0c84dbae71a1695e724/original/13728443-10157114798260398-1738215757-o.jpg?1468872282" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42732262016-07-11T16:37:43+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00"The Fall" from Opia tipped on Shell Zenner's Amazing Radio show!Helloooo!!!<br><br>How are all you lovely folks doing?! <br><br>I am so chuffed to tell you that "The Fall", the opening track from my upcoming <a contents="E.P. Opia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">E.P. Opia</a>, was 'tipped' by <a contents="Dave from Even the Stars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eventhestars.co.uk" target="_blank">Dave from Even the Stars</a> on Shell Zenner's Amazing Radio show!!<br><br>Massive thank you for playing my track. It was so fucking cool to hear my song and people talking about me on the radio. I was dancing about my hotel room like a nutter!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6a84ff018a26db0b6107defee03a24a90c1cbfeb/medium/amazing-radio.jpg?1468251423" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>It's great when hard works pays off...still a lot more work to do but that's what it is all about people!<br> <p>You can listen to my upcoming <a contents="E.P. HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/listen-exclusive-stream-new-rosie-bans-ep/" target="_blank">E.P. Opia HERE</a></p><strong>Pre Order</strong> my new<a contents=" E.P. Opia HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"> E.P. Opia HERE</a><br><br><a contents="Check out my music HERE" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Check out all my music HERE</a><br><br>As always, much love and bubbles to you all!!! :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>xxxx<br><br> <hr>What else has been happening...?!<br><br><strong>LATEST VIDEO</strong>: Look what I was up to in June... (<a contents="remember to SUBSCRIBE to my channel you like it!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">remember to SUBSCRIBE to my channel you like it!</a>)<br> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4ikH_KKH8d0" width="560"></iframe><br><br>xxxx</p><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42626182016-07-05T09:05:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00REVIEW: Opia review by Victim of Sound<p>A huge thank you to <a contents="Victim&nbsp;of Sound" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://victimofsound.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/rosie-bans-opia/" target="_blank">Victim of Sound</a> for reviewing Opia!! <br><br><em> "Opia is so intimate and delicate it feels like you are looking Bans directly in the eye and learning all kinds of private details about herself." - <strong>Victim of Sound</strong></em><br><br><a contents="Go read the whole review here!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://victimofsound.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/rosie-bans-opia/" target="_blank">Go read the whole review here!!</a><br><br><em><a contents="Go read the whole review here!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://victimofsound.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/rosie-bans-opia/" target="_blank"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/667097332a46c199a5519a30b7e2bb8f6a0144ac/original/screen-shot-2016-06-16-at-21-19-53.png?1467137158" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></a></em><br><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42625462016-07-04T16:17:06+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00Four days, three countries and lots of pints.<p>Hello!!!!! </p>
<p>Ahhh another Monday! We made it guys! I have this thing on Mondays. It’s like a renew, a refresh and I always feel mega lucky I made it another week. Seriously. I don’t work a 9 to 5 (thank mother of god!) so Mondays for me are spacious and full of reflection and a fucking total joy. </p>
<p>This weekend saw my new E.P. Opia open for pre orders - THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that’s bought it so far - I am so blown away by your generosity. The fact that anyone even purchased makes me feel so happy and squidgy inside :) :) <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/31097a33159f34a530fa2e46bce9d7f3c796f920/medium/website-header-opia.png?1466429198" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Opia is streaming exclusively on <a contents="Louder Than War" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/listen-exclusive-stream-new-rosie-bans-ep/" target="_blank">Louder Than War</a> for the whole month of July before it’s release in August. <a contents="LISTEN TO OPIA HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/listen-exclusive-stream-new-rosie-bans-ep/" target="_blank">LISTEN TO OPIA HERE!</a></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="You can pre order Opia HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">You can pre order Opia HERE!</a></span></strong></p>
<p>I was also jetting all over the place in the name of good music this weekend. I flew Glasgow to Berlin, met up with a brand new pal Ivy (oh the joys of Twitter!!), who goes under the name of <a contents="Luckless." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://luckless.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Luckless.</a> (You should all go check her out - excellent sounds and so vibey.) She is a beautiful, witty, funny, lady with lots go great music coming out of her. Think a mix of dark, textured, reflective songs and uplifting riffy indie hits. <a contents="Go check out Luckless HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://luckless.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Go check out Luckless HERE!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0ed0475806135234dd22465b91d6ae8938677b07/original/img-2970.jpg?1467644934" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I then jumped on a flight to Geneva for my gig in Switzerland! What a place. It is pretty special, so. fucking. clean. Like insanely clean. I was playing a gig on Saturday night with a Geneva’s premier Irish Band, <a contents="The Emigrants" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/emigrantsGVA" target="_blank">The Emigrants</a>. OH GRAND SO THE CRAIC WAS ALL OVER THE PAVEMENT!! <a contents="CLICK HERE to go to their Facebook and see the craic for yourself!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/emigrantsGVA" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to go to their Facebook and see the craic for yourself!</a></p>
<p>We had rooftop tunes, lots of pints, lots of banter and just general great vibes. My hosts for the weekend were just so lush and accommodating meaning I have returned home absolutely brimming with love and gratitude. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/2c0f66735ea525dd0af6e71cc6244a007789358e/original/img-3033.png?1467645021" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/541628227abaf46e107b118ed009de043138a920/original/img-3035.png?1467645026" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/574cc0652bfd8853b220516d24e6e59c6c0905b9/original/img-3039.png?1467645033" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f0b69040cb1daab17a0ebbdd6ca82dce0fb2d417/original/img-3019.jpg?1467645017" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f83b496bc619d8e79b874a307c1d57142b6519af/original/img-3006.jpg?1467645013" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/2f72ca775a83996abd85986b1cce3ef8f47d189c/original/img-2998.jpg?1467645009" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/01967432d14af7f6bf9d0821933a53fc8b3fd714/original/img-2975.jpg?1467644941" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We really are all so lucky. My biggest problems don’t mean shit when I have my health, my pals and family and ability to make music. That goes for you too. Count your blessings man, honestly! I must remind myself of this over and over as I certainly get caught up in the negative way too much. Trying to make your living from your own music and doing it all by yourself can mean you really take set backs hard but when you got the means and health to get out your fucking bed each morning you are okay. You are doing okay. <br><br>Right, that’s enough gushy shite for me for one day. See you all on Thursday for my next YouTube Video! <a contents="Subscribe to my channel&nbsp;HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Subscribe to my channel HERE</a> and don't forget to <a contents="sign up to the mailing list before you go.&nbsp;" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">sign up to the mailing list before you go. </a><br><br>P.S. Go get my new CD Opia ;) >> <a contents="Buy here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Buy here!</a><br><br>Thanks pals! Love you! </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42536002016-07-02T10:00:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00REVIEW: Opia is reviewed by Morphettes!<p>Howdy lovers!<br><br>I am DELIGHTED to share Opia's FIRST review with you all. A HUGE thank you to Rich at <a contents="Morphettes.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://morphettes.com" target="_blank">Morphettes.com</a> for giving my new E.P. <em>Opia</em> <strong>8/10</strong>. Happy happy!<br><br>Go have a wee read at <a contents="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-opia/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-opia/" target="_blank">http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-opia/<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/667097332a46c199a5519a30b7e2bb8f6a0144ac/original/screen-shot-2016-06-16-at-21-19-53.png?1467137158" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42532522016-07-01T09:00:00+01:002022-03-25T20:10:30+00:00Opia is now available to PRE ORDER and is now streaming on Louder Than War!<span class="font_large">I am super excited to announce that Opia is now available to PRE ORDER from <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>! WOOOOOOO!</span><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/31097a33159f34a530fa2e46bce9d7f3c796f920/original/website-header-opia.png?1466429198" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br><a contents="CLICK HERE and go order your copy FIRST!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rosiebans.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">CLICK HERE and go order your copy FIRST!</a> Woo hoooooOOOoooOO!<br><br>There is a whole bunch of merch there for you too look at as well, who doesn't want some real life stuff?! :) <p>Like most independent musicians I do all of this myself. Like ALL of it. (<a contents="Like THIS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rosiebans.com/blog/blog/tour-schedule-of-a-diy-touring-musician" target="_blank">Like THIS</a>) SO I am delighted to announce that the whole E.P. is now streaming on <a contents="Louder Than War" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com" target="_blank">Louder Than War</a> for the month of July!!<br><br>(THANK YOU to Paul Scott-Bates for all the support!! <a contents="Oh also Paul has poetry book coming out, please go and check it out HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hiapoetry.blogspot.co.uk" target="_blank">Oh also Paul has poetry book coming out, please go and check it out HERE!</a></p>The E.P. is out on August 1st so you will get all your goodies during August!! YES! WOOO!<br><br>Thank you for all your support. I love you! xx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>--------------------------<br> <p>I really do love you all readers! <a contents="Please&nbsp;check out my music here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Please check out my music here</a>. If you love me back then you can totally support my independent music further by<a contents="&nbsp;donating to my&nbsp;solo project here" data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation" target="_blank"> donating</a> here. I am unbelievably grateful for any and all donations I receive! </p>
<p>Please connect with me over on <a contents="Twitter,&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;You Tube" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">Twitter, Facebook and You Tube</a> where you can get the latest scoop on my music, gigs and general amazing banter. (Banter quality may vary) </p>
<p>And, as always, THANK YOU! </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42552572016-06-29T16:03:52+01:002017-01-14T00:20:06+00:00Rosie Bans: Question and Answer with The Morphettes Music Blog!<p>I was lucky enough to take part in a wee question and answer sesh with The Morphettes music...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/af8a9a56f06d681e59621426ab23576440afd713/medium/screen-shot-2016-06-29-at-16-03-15.png?1467212619" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>--------------------------------------------</p>
<p><em>Morphettes: What five people, dead or alive, would you choose to come to your dinner party and why? </em></p>
<p><strong>Rosie: Okay, my Mum cos she is dead and that’d be kinda cool to catch up with her. Stevie Wonder to find out exactly where the groove lives and how I can convince it to come home with me. Elle Fitzgerald for a singing lesson and some life advice. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen cos those two are best pals and that’d be hilarious and amazing and we’d all get drunk and have a proper good sing along after Patrick and Ian win at charades.<br><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="&nbsp;READ MORE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-qa/" target="_blank">READ</a><a contents="READ&nbsp;MORE&nbsp;over at&nbsp;www.morphettes.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-qa/" target="_blank"> MORE</a><a contents="&nbsp;over at&nbsp;http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-qa/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-qa/" target="_blank"> at w</a><a contents="www.morphettes.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.morphettes.com/rosie-bans-qa/" target="_blank">ww.morphettes.com</a></span></strong></p>
<p> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42513732016-06-27T17:00:17+01:002017-02-05T15:34:54+00:00Rosie Bans Germany Tour Announced!Hello all!!<br><br>I am so delighted to let you know I will be touring Germany this August to promote my new E.P. Opia (out 1st August, Pre Order 1st July <a contents="sign up HERE for pre release" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">sign up to the mailing list HERE </a>for pre order details as soon as they are released!).<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6378e7e7d5251465badcdbf5c371d4b908ec9094/original/picmonkey-image.jpg?1467043032" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I will be driving around one of my favourite countries from the 8th - 15th of August. Dates will be released over the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled! <br><br>See you all there pals!! :)<br><br>Rosie xxx<br><br><br>Please keep in touch with me on the internet at all the links below and if you would really like to support further please head over to the <a contents="donations page." data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation" target="_blank">donations page.</a> <br>Rosie xxx<br> <p><a contents="www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic </a><br><a contents="www.twitter.com/rosiebans&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/rosiebans </a><br><a contents="www.instagram.com/rosiebans&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/rosiebans </a><br><a contents="www.youtube.com/rosiebans&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/rosiebans </a><br><a contents="www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">www.soundcloud.com/rosiebans</a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42411252016-06-21T19:18:38+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Opia release date announced, but who is she?Hello beautiful beings!<br><br>I am so excited and proud to announce the release date of my New E.P. <em>Opia</em>...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/892bd4b7d0e7437057ad051b6ec0d4f390d88dde/original/opia-front.png?1465590959" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows...<p><em>opia </em></p>
<p>n. the ambiguous intensity of looking someone in the eye, which can feel simultaneously invasive and vulnerable—their pupils glittering, bottomless and opaque—as if you were peering through a hole in the door of a house, able to tell that there’s someone standing there, but unable to tell if you’re looking in or looking out.<br><br><em>I call this love.</em></p>My new E.P. "Opia" will be out on the 1st of August, with pre orders opening the 1st of July! The record is a step away from my usual edgy, pop sound. Acoustic and classy this collection shows a lighter side to my writing. <br><br>So I hope you can join me in the celebration of love with "The Fall" and "On These Strings", tracks 1 and 3. They are songs that dive into the tumble of motion that we call 'falling in love' and also be there in the heartbreak of "Walking in the Cold" - the nerve end numbing greif I felt when I was about to walk away from someone I loved, but wasn't in love with, and in doing so realised I was hurting them immensley.<br><br>Opia is a soft pillow on a bed of nails. Opia is simultaneously invasive and vulnerable.<br><br>I hope you enjoy her when I let her go into the world and maybe find some of yourself within her melodies. xxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42292322016-06-14T17:00:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00The joy of webcam. Thanks for watching! :)Thank you to everyone that tuned in last night. I had tons of fun!<p>THE INTERNET is just amazing. Just me, my keyboard and all the viewers watching and chatting from their houses and laptops. </p>
<p>I love online gigs. The next one will be announced to the mailing list members FIRST! You can sign up to the list at <a contents="www.rosiebans.com/signup" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">www.rosiebans.com/signup</a> and you'll get all the VIP access to information FIRST!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ca3a17fe555ce6db257d48a40840a974a74121a/small/transp2.png?1465919897" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br><br> </p>
<p><br><br>xxx</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cd11f0d2ae92b7c4f6f54fa001253e542a18f58c/original/screen-shot-2016-06-13-at-21-55-05.png?1465919681" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/00713b9cfc1c49a0a83103648c26b25d82e877b4/original/13453429-10156971049120398-202749816-o.jpg?1465919693" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42219842016-06-09T21:09:46+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00New Demos and New Resolutions<p>Hello! </p>
<p>Are you a consistent person in your work? Hobbies? Or do you do things in bouts and phases? I am absolutely someone that goes through ‘phases’. I go through fitness phases, food phases, mood phases. I doubt I am much different from many, especially with my writing. </p>
<p>I have been going through a writing phase recently, thank fuck. It’s a beautiful bubble of possibilities, inspiration, satisfaction and therapy. That said, if you are also like me and go though the ‘nothing I do is ever good enough’ phase - it can also be frustrating!<br> <br>It's the classic "you want what you can’t have" scenario, when I am recording I want to write, when I write I want to gig and when I gig I want to record… it’s quite a nice juicy circle as it means you eventually get to do all the thing you want to do, with the added pleasure of delayed gratification. YEAH! </p>
<p>So now I am sitting with a whole new bunch of songs under my belt. And time. Time. So much time. Independant musicians set their own schedule and without money that schedule can lack slightly in the 'recording studio' area! So, I refuse to sit on my own songs, smothering them with my big. fat. arse. I plan on releasing them into the world in a sort of ‘almost born embryo’ type form. Disgusting you may think. Beautiful you might feel. Rough they will be. <a contents="Mailing list subscribers will have the chance to hear them first as and when they pop out my head. " data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">Mailing list subscribers will have the chance to hear them first as and when they pop out my head. </a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3969748ee79b013eecae4f40d1f292a0eebda2f2/original/img-2323.png?1465502938" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>So, it is almost mid way through 2016 (sorry for reminding you!). If, like me, you are a diary writer, journal keeper or blogger then you have the amazing opportunity to look back at your obligatory New Years Eve post and re-read the list that you may have shared with the world. LOLZ. I still cannot do the splits. Not even a little. </p>
<p>To once a years resolutions I say - FUCK THAT, I fail ALL THE TIME. I say to myself “I want do X, Y and Z” then quickly end up exhausted on the sofa watching the third episode of Millionaire Matchmaker in a row feeling disgusted by the whole situation. That is (my) real life people. I propose something new, a second, third, fourth…unlimited chances at resolving. A mid year evaluation, a new, fresh assessment. A mid year resolution. A quarter year resolution. A DAILY RESOLUTION. </p>
<p>If we wake up, adjust and resolve to do one thing that day that we WANT to do we actually get more done. We would see more friends, we would be in better shape and we would be happier, I think. Instead of spending a whole year beating ourselves up for the stuff we *still* haven’t achieved. Strike it off the list if it only makes you happy on paper. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/2f7d8eeaf117b6f231b62bbe42b040fc1a41290d/original/img-2446.jpg?1465502928" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I don’t want to learn the fucking splits any more. I have tough thighs. These wee hamstrings have helped me cart keyboards, amps, PA systems, a vast array of heavy music gear up and down the country for the past four years. I ain’t stretching those fuckers FLAT any day soon. </p>
<p>So here is a cheers to your next resolution. The one you make right now! May it change your mind set towards something joyful, bring you positivity and allow you to fall in love with yourself deeper, because you need to, you really do. </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/42062312016-06-01T12:40:28+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Calling all HOUSE CONCERT HOSTS!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ef305a368b3fb3d87ea11f16a4c7c723495b3aa0/original/img-2487.jpg?1464781024" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Hello wonderful people!<br><br>Would you like to host me for an evening of intimate and live music?!<br><br>I am on tour IN august and November and am looking for house concert hosts in the UK and Germany! If you are interested please get in touch. I can talk through everything with you and we can creat a wonderful night of music for you and your friends and family!<br><br>Contact me over on my contact page and let's start organising :)<br><br>Please share with anyone you feel may be interested too!<br><br>Love,<br>Rosie xxx<br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41635702016-05-16T17:00:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00I AM RECORDING MY DEBUT ALBUM!!<p>Holy fucking hellbags - I am doing my first album!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/54a830b2cc7128fd92f3dd2be2190251032e98e8/original/img-0936.jpg?1462279912" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Supporters that have been around since 2013, you will know that I attempted my debut back then. I actually got so far as to record the WHOLE fucking album then I massively ran out of money. </p>
<p>The debut album bus broke down. Then I kinda broke down. </p>
<p>So I am BACK, as resilient as ever with a bunch of new tunes ready for recording! EEEkkkkkkk!!!! </p>
<p>I still have no money so as well as my very modest savings I have been applying to every single fund I can to try and raise some cash for this project. As well as this I am launching a Pledge Music campaign and I really hope you like me enough to buy some shit to make this happen! More on this soon!!</p>
<p>First - the music. Over the next month I will be releasing demos of most of the tracks onto my site, I'd love you input and opinions on them and maybe together we can sort out the track list. </p>
<p>I am so excited about this one, I would LOVE to have the record finished before the end of the year so it is a massive push. </p>
<p>As always, thank you for all your support :) </p>
<p>If you haven't already why not check out my previous E.P.s at www.rosiebans.com/music and connect wth me online? </p>
<p><a contents="www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic </a><br><a contents="Twitter.com/rosiebans " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Twitter.com/rosiebans </a><br><a contents="Instagram.com/rosiebans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Instagram.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Instagram.com/rosiebans</a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41635512016-05-11T19:45:00+01:002016-05-18T17:18:23+01:00VIDEO: The artPACKT Collective 2016 Spring Tour!<p>A huge thank you to everyone that came and listened, let us stay with them, gave us a platform to perform on, fed us, drank with us, made us feel welcome, warm and worthwhile. Thank you. </p>
<p>See you all again soon!<br><br> </p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8OQmrzfub34" width="560"></iframe>
<p>Rosie xx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41717362016-05-10T15:45:00+01:002022-02-22T18:03:23+00:00Touring: The DIY Musician's Way - Questions to ask yourselfHello shecky peeps!<br><br>Booking up a DIY tour is no easy task. There is a hell of a lot of things to think about before you even begin. SO I have created a quick flow of some questions to ask myself before I even start the booking process. I thought you might find it interesting and handy too!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/de9fe654ce989d9dd2f05edc0ab2efba7c844e98/original/touring-infographc.png?1462796832" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Some more thoughts and ideas:<br><br>- Create a realistic budget. Things always cost more than you anticipate.<br>- Why not hook up woth some other artists and do a joint tour?<br>- Look for <a contents="support slots in your local area" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1606668722957148/" target="_blank">support slots in your local area</a> to kick start your relationship - consider gig swapping?<br><br>I hope you enjoyed my brain dump!!<br><br>If you like this post then why not sign up to my<a contents=" mailing list" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank"> mailing list for more updates?!</a><br><br>Thanks dudes! :)<br>Rosie xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41635912016-05-09T18:30:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Should DIY artists give away their music for free? <p>Hello all! </p>
<p>As most of you know my E.P.s have been free to<strong> download</strong> ever since I created them. I put in so much work to make them a reality, from the writing to the artwork and I love being able to share my work with the world. </p>
<p>Recently I have been exploring the subject of 'free music' a little more in depth as a way to try to determine and understand how to best distribute my sounds. In my opinion free downloads are a necessity when growing a following and I will always enjoy having the opportunity to give away music. It's a fucking gift from one human to another and it FEELS good being able to do that. </p>
<p>I will still create music and still give away music for free however these particular works will be put aside to let in new, fresh ideas.</p>
<p>So get over to <a contents="www.rosiebans.com/music " data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">www.rosiebans.com/music </a>and check out the NEW PHYSICAL stuff that's availble as well as my new 'pay what you want' scheme!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/27aa0977e7aff675a9dcc7b8d2e2b73f8724384e/original/usb-pic.jpg?1462282169" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Thank you all for our support so far and <a contents="please sign up to my mailing list " data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">please sign up to my mailing list </a>if you'd like further updates! </p>
<p>Much love, <br>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41717772016-05-09T14:48:48+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00ROSIE BANS is supporting She Makes War in Glasgow - 15th May! HULLO loverly people!<br><br>I am super excited to announce that I will be supporting <a contents="She Makes War" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://shemakeswar.com/" target="_blank">She Makes War</a> THIS Sunday at the Hug and Pint in Glasgow as part of her Direction of Travel tour! Also on the bill is the fabulous <a contents="Bryde" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brydemusic.com" target="_blank">Bryde</a>.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/09f6e755d9d7c5efaa3fc6b3420f631754929333/large/may-2016-smw-bryde-datessupport.jpeg?1462800572" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Please check out the Facebook event page <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1606668722957148/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and click "going" for discounted tickets.<br><br>These two artists are really special, both mega skilful in their songwriting and extremely hard working. I am genuinely honoured to be part of such an evening and I do hope if you come along you really feel the love!<br><br>I will also be selling my LIMITED edition "Process" CDs :)<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/330744/process" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/b14da26705cf0a5bd1dd37a96de48df4c075c223/original/screen-shot-2016-05-09-at-14-37-13.png?1462801417" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Wanna hear some music? Check out these links!<br><br><strong>She Makes War</strong><br>LISTEN: <a contents="She Makes War's Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shemakeswar.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">She Makes War's Bandcamp</a><br>WATCH: <a contents='"Paper Thin" Music Video by She Makes War' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvKrLam3atI" target="_blank">"Paper Thin feat. Tanya Donelly" Music Video by She Makes War</a><br><br><strong>Bryde</strong><br>LISTEN: <a contents="Bryde Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bryde.bandcamp.com/track/help-yourself" target="_blank">Bryde's Bandcamp</a><br>WATCH: <a contents='"Help Yourself" Music Video by Bryde ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5_Um_6iKNA" target="_blank">"Wait" Music Video by Bryde </a><br><br>See you on Sunday pals!!<br><br>Rosie xxx<br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41635022016-05-03T13:28:19+01:002022-04-16T16:47:29+01:00Solo (FREE!) Online House Gig #3!BONJOUR! <p>I am so excited to announce my THIRD solo online house gig next week on the 9th of May 2016! </p>
<p>Streaming LIVE from my living room in Glasgow's West End (voted 'hippest' place to live in Britain and totally slagged off by Vice Magazine) I will be performing one whole hour of ginger tinged music for your eyes and ears to enjoy. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1549521922008825/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/129df79a07769893c0985f78f232da05e686e269/original/byron-trade-rosie-2.jpg?1462278412" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>So grab a bottle (of wine), settle in, get the laptop fired up and chill, sing and swear along with me. </p>
<p>We will be streaming live via google, join up to the <a contents="event page on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1549521922008825/" target="_blank">event page on Facebook</a> where the link will be published on the night. </p>
<p>See you there and much love! <br>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41559582016-04-27T18:04:51+01:002016-05-12T15:06:12+01:00The last push: Spring 2016 Tour Update<p>I am sitting in KaffeeKuche in Munich listening to Mike Nisbet playing his wonderful music. THE POWER JUST CUT OUT, and obviously like a pro he deals with it by just making a joke, reconnecting and taking things up from where he left off. He is one of the most prolific musicians I have ever met not to mention one of my bestest pals. We have been through a lot together and his songs are part of the fabric of my life. I was even in the next room during some of their conceptions. That's special. </p>
<p>This is the penultimate gig of our month long tour. We, as artPACKT, have travelled through Scotland, England, Wales, Holland, Belgium and now Germany, Munich. I am super tired however my German has improved greatly this week so I am happy. I am no less skint than I was when I started but I have been paid in generosity, amazing cake and tea, food, hospitality and attention. I hope my music was enjoyed by folk, to everyone that bought a CD THANK YOU - you don't know how nice it feels to go home with a lighter load :) I am full of inspiration, ideas and dreams about where to take my music next. I am thinking loud, banging and kick ass? YEAH! </p>
<p>Also, I GET TO SEE MY BOYFRIEND SOON! I am so ecstatic about this fact. He is one amazing hilarious and loving human, and I have missed him. He will be coming along to our last gig in London at David's house gig in Camden. </p>
<p>If you'd like to come along to this then please message me on Facebook and I can give you details. </p>
<p>Next month I have a ton of exciting stuff to show you but until then, SERVUS from Bavaria!!! </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41323212016-04-12T15:57:55+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Does touring make a difference?<p>Yes, yes it does.</p>
<p>I am currently sitting in the sunny beer garden of a pub in London Fields, wearing a faux-fur lined leather jacket and sipping on a red wine LIKE A FUCKING LADY BOSS. </p>
<p>If only my whole life was as wanky as this. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6a616f0c9fdcfa15fbbbc20ddc291078684554f6/original/image.jpeg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Our tour has reached the half way point and I thought it would be a good time to recap and reflect on how the UK leg went. </p>
<p>We hit the road on the 31st of March in Oban and tonight we have a house gig in London (which will be streaming ONLINE direct on my Facebook page from 8.30pm - tune in!) </p>
<p>So far I would call this tour successful. Having a quick glance at our finance log and email list it is clear that both have grew and have done so at a higher rate than they did last tour. Monitoring these variables, along with merch stock levels, are a great way to gauge progress. It can be hard to really KNOW how your tour is doing if you do not write things down and really analyse. Luckily I enjoy organisation (it makes me so haaarrrd!) and I enjoy recording and collating this information, I find it motivating and gives me a sense of control (although none of us are really in control, we can only influence the potential outcome so don't get disheartened!) </p>
<p>*WEATHER UPDATE: IT'S RAINING NOW*. Lady boss image is moistening dramatically. </p>
<p>So here are some real-life ways to really understand, evaluate and monitor your tour and how it is going. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/32cd001ccd9ad15f6852a4025779dd6a5eebc748/original/image.jpeg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>1. EMAIL LIST. </p>
<p>Your list is a priority, just like a plant it should be nurtured and cultivated and treated with respect. Sing to it!! By that I mean send out mails to your list of news, exclusives and really respect those folk that open, read and respond in some way to your activities. Those people are your supporters. </p>
<p>2. FINANCIAL LOG </p>
<p>Spreadsheets can be scary, I get it, but they can honestly, genuinely be FUN. I swear. You don't need anything fancy. You can use Google Sheets or just a simple word document. It's a straight forward set up with IN, OUT, DETAILS and TOTAL columns. Record everything your spend and earn and where it came from. Obviously the first reason is it is illegal to earn money and not do this (do we need to bring up the most recent news?!) but also it will provide you with true quantifiable evidence of how your tour is panning out and also help you avoid running out of money or overspending on shite you don't need. </p>
<p>3. TICKET SALES </p>
<p>Just like your email list this is something you are aiming to grow however if like us more of your shows are free entry then it can be a hard task. I am personally not at a stage to really push tickets sales at each of my shows. One or two select and really well promoted shows (i.e. Launch gigs, release gigs) would be a great way to gauge your real life reach. </p>
<p>So just keeping a note and really trying to grow these things through all your marketing, online and off line, is as important as doing the show itself if you are looking to keep your tours bringing in enough money to keep them on the road. </p>
<p>Keep your overheads and outgoing small. Be realistic and push your merch and you should be alright. </p>
<p>I am still only ankle deep in these waters, as a DIY artist I learn as I go usually by the mistakes I make. If you have any input, suggestions, ideas, please leave a comment and let's discuss! </p>
<p>Much love! Rosie x </p>
<p>P.S. Don't forget tonight's online house gig at 8.30pm is free and will be streaming direct from my Facebook page! See you there :) </p>
<p>Xxxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41306612016-04-11T18:44:15+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Living Room Concerts: The Low Down<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Living Room Concerts: The Low Down</strong></span></p>
<p>Hello from beautiful Bristol! I love this city. It is where my boyfriend lived when we first met and we tried doing the London-Bristol thing for a bit. It didn't work so we have decided to move to Berlin instead...as you do! Yeah, makes sense!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/481173a4bd325450d07e9f57e62809aec1033932/original/img-2127.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I am currently on tour with<a contents="The artPACKT Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/artpackt" target="_blank">The artPACKT Collective</a> and tonight I am playing at Mr Wolf's in Bristol. It's an excellent wee venue and one I have payed loads of times. The evening is run by the ever fabulous Quentin from SongSmith's. If you are Bristol bound I start at 8pm, if you feel inclined you are really most welcome. </p>
<p>The current tour is made up of venue gigs and house concerts. House concerts were new to me until around 4 years ago. I was invited to Birmingham to play my first living room concert in 2012. It opened my eyes to a brand new live environment for my music to inhabit that I had never experienced before. </p>
<p>Intimate, focused and tailored the audience were there to listen, to enjoy and to enter a new world. They were also prepared and willing to buy all the merchandise I had with me as well as connect online and through my email list. These people have became a part of my life. Really. This is ALL because of the house gig environment. </p>
<p>Don't get me wrong, venue gigs are absolutely worth doing and can generate new supporters too (hence our return to Bristol each year!) however unless that venue is in someway intimate and can break that barrier that exists between stage and audience (bookshops and cafes work well) then I always feel both a real physical and metaphorical distance from the audience. </p>
<p>You see, my performance approach is conversational. I want to see eyeballs and smiles, I want to have banter on and off stage and I want to create a conversation that lasts and asks important, meaningful questions about us and what we are all about. </p>
<p>When I play a house gig I feel one and the same with the audience. </p>
<p>When I was living in London and battling with the ever-changing and bleak landscape of the London live music scene as a DIY artist with a tiny fanbase, I found house concerts the best way to grow my email list, to connect with supporters and the house shows FILLED ME UP in such a huge way. Upon leaving a house concert (usually after a good night's sleep and a breakfast) I would feel like I have really increased not only my supporters but also my friends. <br> </p>
<p><u><span class="font_regular"><strong>So, how do you book a house gig? </strong></span></u></p>
<p>As with all music industry things, there are of course multiple ways to do this. A few ideas are: </p>
<p>- Hit up your email list. <br>Create a newsletter calling for house concert hosts. If you don't have an email list then start one, it is your number one priority for getting your message out to the people that care especially when social media changes so frequently. <br><br>- Put out a call on social media asking for hosts. <br>You'd be amazed how many people and itching for new artists to play at their house shows. And asking for people to share and RT - it really does work. Don't be shy and ask. <a contents="HERE IS AMANDA PALMER EXPLAINING WHY!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_palmer_the_art_of_asking?language=en" target="_blank">HERE IS AMANDA PALMER EXPLAINING WHY!</a><br><br>- Sign up to <a contents="CouchSurfing.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://CouchSurfing.com" target="_blank">CouchSurfing.com</a>. It is an incredible site based upon trust and generosity. There are lots of CouchSurfing Concert hosts on there. <br><br>- Ask your friends and family. Your music loving cousin will more than likely have music loving friends and so the network expands. <br><br>- Mention that you do house shows at each gig you play. Remember to always be pushing your email sign up list so that even if someone is too shy or unsure on the gig to approach you about the house concert they will still have a second chance when you email them! <br><br>- Go to a house gig as a guest. it's a great way to meet artists who are already doing it. Some house gig host are okay with other people coming to watch as long as you politely ask in advance! </p>
<p><u><strong>The gig</strong></u></p>
<p>How you go about actually doing the house shows are up to you. I have a "House Concert NOT a House Party" rule. That said, your host can sometimes still get the wrong end of the stick so it is important to really make sure you communicate what you can offer them from the start. I have made the fatal mistake of not doing this a few times and have been lying awake at 4am whilst the host parties with their friends...any tour driver will know how wrecked the driving makes you and sleep is paramount! </p>
<p>Bed and board are usually included on the gig, but not always. The same goes with payment. Again, this is something for you to organise with your host. If you are not getting paid a 'guarantee' fee then asking for donations is a must as well as pushing all the cool merch you have (which is always a must). </p>
<p><em>The main goal for me is to create a really valuable and rich experience for the audience.</em> That means a soft comfortable environment to allow you to effectively communicate your story and message. </p>
<p>Enjoy your house gigs! <a contents="For more banter, sign up to my mailing list here" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup">For more banter, sign up to my mailing list here</a> :) Check out my other tour blogs <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.com/blog/blog/tour-schedule-of-a-diy-touring-musician" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.com/blog/blog/how-to-get-free-pants-on-tour" target="_blank">HERE</a> for some more Rosie based musings. Get in touch with any questions <a contents="and grab some FREE music HERE." data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">and grab some FREE music HERE</a> (until the end of April only!) Lastly, if you REALLY like me/my music/ginger people then you can <a contents="DONATE to my whole musicy shebang HERE.&nbsp;" data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation" target="_blank">DONATE to my whole musicy shebang HERE. </a></p>
<p>Much love to you all! </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41123472016-04-03T12:30:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00How to get FREE pants on tour!<p>Have a look inside my tour bag! AND how to get free pants :)</p>
<p>I am shit at packing as you will soon see. But if you are heading off on tour and don't know what the fuck to bring have a wee read!</p>
<p>Okay so we are away for 30 days playing 24 gigs. I have some set outfits for the tour, I am a 'black jeans go with everything' kinda girl. The truth is I find it hard to give much of a fuck about fashion. If anyone knows me personally they know that I am an addidas tracksuit person. It's probably due to having two big brothers and wearing all their hand me downs...<br><br>Okay, my tour bag...excited?<br><br>First, and most important!</p><strong>GEAR</strong>
<ul> <li>My keys, a Roland Juno Di. </li> <li>keyboard stand </li> <li>2 x mic stands </li> <li>My SM58 mic </li> <li>A bunch of cables (2 XLRs 3 Jack leads)</li>
</ul><strong>MERCH</strong><br><br>We bring a lovely big old vintage suitcase on tour with us. It is packed full of our CDs, and we usually only have CDs on tour, Anna has some tote bags but we make most of our money through CD sales. The box is prettiefied with lovely fairylights and big beautiful piece of fabric. Attention drawing...it says 'PLEASE BUY OUR CDS COS WE IS PURE DEAD POOR AND NEED SOME MUNS MAN" Not literally.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ec9b7adb1c71eb4e8e104e3acb2e63c29bc19e6a/medium/screen-shot-2016-03-30-at-16-23-24.png?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><strong>CLOTHES</strong>
<p>I try to keep everyday wear to a minimal (Addidas tracksuit X 1 THANK YOU!). Prioritise the gig wear, you'll be getting photographed in it enough times! </p>
<ul> <li>Joggies, one pair - my must have for driving. I channel my inner chav where ever i go - you know that </li> <li>Trainers, one pair - Running trainer to be precise. I am going to try, like I do every year, and get some runs in on tour this year...let's see! </li> <li>Boots, one pair - these are for on stage and if it rains. Double up!</li> <li>Jumper - because I have a FEAR of being too cold. An actual fear, and it makes me angry. First world major problems.</li> <li>Sandshoes, one pair, for kicking around in</li> <li>2 x jeans, black - I can wear these on and off stage (goes with everything)</li> <li>Jammies (PJs. You NEED to bring them on tour)</li> <li>10 days of pants and socks. It's the ten day laundry gauntlet. It keep me on my toes (and sometimes commando)</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>And if you tell the audience that you are running out of pants they may actually go and get you some mid show. Genuinely happened to me. <br>True Story. </strong></div><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/150d24c8f6e6d318adda399a64e5131af0833322/medium/screen-shot-2016-03-30-at-15-59-10.png?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">Follow @RosieBans on instagramfor waaaay more pantie pictures. (my granny just wont stop stealing my phone!!)</div><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8faae7301f1de6806e471deeb88aae2a3972f9cd/original/rvs0456.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;"> Thank GOD that Robert was there to document such a special moment.</div><br><strong>Other Shit!</strong>
<ul> <li>Steam Inhaler - this thing is a game changer, I love it! Steam your voice anywhere you can get some boiling water. A must for all singers man.</li> <li>Eye mask and ear plugs (foam) </li> <li>Ear plugs - for on stage, even though we are essentially acoustic, long periods of time of just a little bit higher level of noise is damaging. </li> <li>Yoga mat and resistance band - Roll it out and stretch that body! Not reccommended for servce stations though, people will think you are actually mental.</li> <li>Fruit - Yes, always gonna keep some oranges in my bag. KEEP YOUR BOWELS MOVING PEOPLE. Tour constipation is a very real problem.</li> <li>CHOONS - good music for driving to </li> <li>Cool box - to keep fruit and other non choclate/chocolate items in (Thank artPACKT tour buddy Anna Mac for this one!)</li> <li>Flask - We are all tea junkies, we need tea/</li> <li>NEW ADDITION - Car charger Kettle - HOLY FUCK BALLS. Yes! This thing is gonna be like an IV tea injection. </li> <li>Books - Digital as there is no space for actually lovely papery ones. This is IF you get some me time. If. You might get a chapter in without falling asleep.</li>
</ul>
<p>And <strong>pack some fucking optimism</strong> cos two weeks in everyone gets on your tits and you are swamped with tiredness. optimisim is key. I try to keep a diary on tour and start with the 3 things i am happy about. </p>
<p>That's it. Kinda boring, kind insightful, all in my bag. :)<br><br>Much love to you all! xxx<br><br>See you all on the road!! xxxx<br><br>Here are the dates:</p>
<p>31/3 The Chocolate Company, Oban, UK <br>1/4 House Gig, Edinburgh, UK <br>2/4 House Gig, Glasgow, UK <br>3/4 Hotel Eilean Iarmain, Isle of Skye, UK<br>4/4 House Gig, Isle Of Skye, UK<br>6/4 The Royal Oak, Edinburgh <br>7/4 The Steamie, Glasgow, UK <br>8/4 House Gig, Sheffield, UK <br>9/4 House Gig, Coventry, UK <br>10/4 House Gig Swansea, UK <br>11/4 Mr Wolf's, Bristol, UK <br>14/4 The Wolfhound, Haarlem, NL <br>15/4 Home Of Art, Amsterdam, NL <br>16/4 House Gig, Ghent, BE <br>17/8 Heuvelzicht, Essen, BE <br>19/4 House Gig, The Hague, NL <br>20/4 House Gig, The Hague, NL <br>21/4 House Gig, Laatzen, GER <br>22/4 Karambolage, Dresden, GER <br>23/4 Jag deine Eltern nicht vom Hof, Regensburg, GER <br>24/4 Murphy’s Law, Regensburg,GER <br>26/4 Cafe Zentral, Amberg, GER <br>27/4 KaffeeKüche, Munich, GER<br>29/4 House Gig, London, UK<br> </p>
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<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41122412016-04-02T13:35:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00Process, Be Bold and Pictures E.P. are now on YouTube!<div>HELLO!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4144701a125fc211d1c3b92a38a75ec25cdddda6/medium/12919926-10156684869920398-8086369721117561414-n.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>ALL three of my E.P.s are now on YouTube to stream!<br><br>Head over and don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE to stay connected.<br><br>Rosie xxx<p> </p>
</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41070212016-03-29T09:00:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00Tour Schedule of a DIY Touring Musician<p>Hello lovely people! </p>
<p>As of the 31st of March 2016 I will be on the road on a wonderful joint tour with The artPACKT Touring Collective. </p>
<p>We are totally DIY and have slogged our guts out over the past few months to book this tour. Hundreds of emails, phone calls and biscuits (we recommend Ginger Nuts) later we have our list of dates on a lovely wee poster :) </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6e60c7e20f42b4df59f8a7c4a714eb4ab40de462/original/tour-2016-updates-dates-26-03.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>It's so much fun being on tour but it is by no means easy. Really though, it's a hard on the body and the mind. If you have been following my blog at all over the years you will know that I am always striving to be honest and open particularly when I am struggling with things. Touring is no exception. It can be very easy to look at others' online profiles and think they are living the high life but believe me, they are dragging their tired, over worked and under exercised ass across the country just like the rest of us! </p>
<p>So I wanted to share with you our tour schedule and itinerary. I am a such a sucker for organising and categorising (MAN Stationary get’s me WET!) so when I thought of this blog post I was straight out the house and into the nearest cafe to write it up. </p>
<p>Okay, here we go... </p>
<p>Welcome to my daily tour life, before it happens. The schedule of a DIY touring solo musician. </p>
<p>Just to note, this is a joint tour so I have pals on the road with me otherwise I would go fucking mental. </p>
<p><strong>FIRST LEG - SCOTLAND <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8e0cee8b218f72a0e9dd583823d17c714bf12c12/original/screen-shot-2016-03-26-at-19-57-58.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><br> </p>
<p><u>DAY 1, Gig 1 - Oban Chocolate Factory, Oban, Scotland </u></p>
<p>Meet in Glasgow <br>Drive 3 hours to Oban <br>Set up for 6pm <br>Play gig and finish up at venue around 11pm <br>Head to digs </p>
<p>That is a good blue print for each gig day of the tour actually. Arrive at venue approx. 5/6pm, set up and play until around 10.30/11pm. Chats and mingles after every gig then 'home', wherever that may be for the night! </p>
<p><u>DAY 2, Gig 2 - House Gig, Edinburgh, Scotland </u></p>
<p>Wake up in Oban <br>3 hour drive from Oban to Edinburgh <br>Arrive at house gig around 6pm to meet host (who actually happens to be an old Uni pal!) <br>Play gig usually finishing up around 10/10.30pm for house gigs <br>Drive 1 hour to Glasgow </p>
<p><u>Day 3, Gig 3 - House Gig, Glasgow, Scotland </u></p>
<p>I will wake up in Glasgow today so it's a good day to get some exercise in and chill. It is SO important to me to steal some me time whilst on tour. Reading and Pilates are my ‘me time activities’ </p>
<p><u>Day 4, Gig 4 - Hotel Eilean Iarmain, Isle of Skye, Scotland </u></p>
<p>Love being able to hop over to Skye. It's fucking stunning, proud to be Scottish material. </p>
<p>4 hour drive from Glasgow to Skye <br>Usual drill, get into venue, set up and start greeting guests as they arrive for the show. </p>
<p>We try to be a present as possible the whole time to meet, chat and connect with everyone that comes along to our show. </p>
<p><u>Day 5, Gig 5 - House Gig, Skye, Scotland </u></p>
<p>Okay, so these are the days that I feel SO LUCKY to have this job. I will wake up on Skye, eat food and no doubt walk my wee butt around this beautiful island. That is when having mates on the tour with you makes all the difference - we get to share these moments. </p>
<p><u>Day 6, DAY OFF </u></p>
<p>Today will be spent traveling down to Glasgow from Skye and filming some of our PledgeMusic campaign exclusives to send out - they are a coming! </p>
<p><u>Day 7, Gig 6, The Royal Oak, Edinburgh </u></p>
<p>A night 45 min trip to the capital from Glasgow to play at the folk heart of the universe. I hope they don't mind my swearing, singing in tunes and weird time signature changes (JOKES!) </p>
<p>Drive home to Glasgow afterwards </p>
<p><u>Day 8, Gig 7, The Steamie, Glasgow </u></p>
<p>So, one of the nice things about touring Scotland is that it's all pretty close together! Another good time to work out and get some me time booked in before tonight's show in the very cafe I am writing this blog in! Nice! </p>
<p><strong>LEG TWO - ENGLAND and WALES </strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/9cd2d0d5499bd0469fec46cdc3468bfd45eed748/original/screen-shot-2016-03-26-at-19-58-58.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br><br>Our first two England gigs are house gigs - my favourite format to perform! </p>
<p><u>Day 9, Gig 8 - House Gig, Sheffield, England </u></p>
<p>Drive 200 miles, 4.5 hours from Glasgow to Sheffield. </p>
<p>House gig means so much less stress, more chill and more banter. We also know our host well so it’s like chilling with pals. NICE! </p>
<p><u>Day 10, Gig 9 - House Gig, Coventry, England </u></p>
<p>Not long to drive today so, perhaps I can squeeze in a walk around, some pilates and maybe some admin? 10 days without emails...*breaks out in a rash* <br>This is a special gig as we have a really beautiful bunch of folks that support us in the Midlands and we get to hang with them all here tonight!! </p>
<p><u>Day 11, Gig 10 - House Gig, Swansea, Wales </u></p>
<p>YES, WALES! I have only gigged in Wales once before. I have driven the length of the UK multiple times but WE GET TO GO OVER THAT BRIDGE and that will be enough excitement for me for one day. </p>
<p>It’s an early afternoon show though so we need to wake up early for this one….early, what is early… </p>
<p>Staying over in Wales </p>
<p><u>Day 12, Gig 11 - Mr Wolf's, Bristol, England </u></p>
<p>Drive from Swansea to Bristol, it shouldn't be too hard a drive and then we get to play at the wonderful Quentin who runs SongSmith night's in one of my fav cities! </p>
<p>After the gig is a 3 hour night time the drive to London. </p>
<p><u>Day 13, Gig 12 0 House Gig, London, England </u></p>
<p>House gig in the capitol then tomorrow we have a DAY OFF!! YES! </p>
<p><u>Day 14, DAY OFF </u></p>
<p>So this is our second day off of the tour so far. REST. I imagine by today my back will be a bit achey and I will be tired. So I think a light pilates workout and lost of resting today. A good chance to meet up with old pals as well from my London years. </p>
<p><strong>LEG THREE - NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d6a85282616bffd1209fe26a945767284110b8a1/original/screen-shot-2016-03-26-at-20-00-06.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p><u>Day 15, Gig 13 - The Wolfhound, Haarlem, Netherlands </u></p>
<p>YES! EUROPE! I fucking love this, long drives, exciting deciphering of signs with too many vowels on them and ever closer to my heart's home, Germany. The Netherlands are just so sweet though. The main for a schedule for these days are taking lots of driving breaks and trying to get to the shows on time. We have played at The Wolfhound before, it's a fantastic Irish but not ridic. pub. Proper great food and drink, no cheesy shamrocks. Just good food and banter. Proper craic. </p>
<p>This will be a late one for sure. </p>
<p><u>Day 16, Gig 14 - Home of Art, Amsterdam, Netherland </u></p>
<p>Driving around the Netherlands is a breeze. It's small and flat and well structured. No stress! And we hit up Amsterdam within 1.5 hours of leaving Haarlem. Hopefully after along sleep. </p>
<p><u>Day 17, Gig 15 - House Gig, Ghent, Belgium </u></p>
<p>These are my first gigs in Belgium. just like the Netherlands it's a small country so not too much driving. </p>
<p>A new house gig host however means we want to be on time and all ready for them so we can chat and east with our host and get to give them some of our proper time. It's so important to me to be kind and respectful to these folk that support us and allow us to travel all round the place doing what we love! </p>
<p><u>Day 18, Gig 16 - Heuvelzicht, Essen, Belgium </u></p>
<p>Another new venue! This one is a wee cafe. So again, we will head over early and get all settled in before starting our show. I always get nervous at a new venue cos WHO KNOWS what will happen?! </p>
<p><strong>*MIND AND BODY CHECK IN DAY* </strong><br>By this time in the tour all the excitement of being somewhere new and the stress of navigating around a new country does make for a very tired mind, body and soul. We are also over half way through the tour by this point so it's a perfect time to check in. Eat some good food and make sure I move my body around. </p>
<p><u>Day 19, DAY OFF - The Hague, Netherlands </u></p>
<p>We will be taking our day off in political UN hub, The Hague. It's a cool city but not the prettiest. It does, however, have a beach! Perhaps some beach pilates?! (How hot is it in the Netherlands in April?!) </p>
<p><u>Day 20, Gig 17 - House Gig, The Hauge, Netherlands </u></p>
<p>Minimal travel and a chance to rest our bones, a house gig and some good food will be on the cards tonight. </p>
<p><u>Day 21, DAY OFF - Another day off in the Hague as we prepare for the final run of the tour </u></p>
<p><strong>LEG FOUR - GERMANY <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/67eca9b3e2ecdac06b487fed3265ebf22423168a/original/screen-shot-2016-03-26-at-20-01-21.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p><u>Day 22, Gig 18 - House Gig, Laatzen, Germany </u></p>
<p>YAS! Germany! It's my fav place, I just LOOOVE this country so much. I am currently talking German lessons so I can try it all out on my house gig host tonight who is the wonderful Arnt. He hosted us on our tour last November and I can't wait to see him and all his crew again - such great banter! </p>
<p>These gig where we know what to expect means we can focus a lot more on our music and on really getting a good connection with the audience. </p>
<p><u>Day 23, Gig 19 - Karambolage, Dresden, Germany </u></p>
<p>A long drive of 3.5 hours to Dresden. </p>
<p>We also played here on our last tour and played to an ace crowd of bikers and students. Hopefully more of the same! </p>
<p><u>Day 24, Gig 20 - JDENVH, Regensburg, Germany </u></p>
<p>The next two shows are new for us, we put out a shout to our fans that we wanted to play in the area and they hooked us up BIG STYLEE!!! :) </p>
<p><u>Day 25, Gig 21 - Murphy's Law Irish Pub, Regensburg, Germany </u></p>
<p>Two gigs in one town is great as it's almost like having a morning off. Recharge, grab some me time and hopefully get a workout in. It will be fun to compare this blog with the actual tour as it goes. Expect " am so fucking tired.." Updates a lot! </p>
<p><u>Day 26, Gig 22 - Cafe Zentral, Amberg </u></p>
<p>Amberg is a staple on our tour calendar, this time we are in a new and exciting venue (for us) again hooked up by our fans. What a bunch of legends!! Regensburg to Amber is a short trip...I am grateful for these shorties! </p>
<p><u>Day 27, Gig 23 - KaffeeKuche, Munich, Germany </u></p>
<p>Munich is another new city for me to gig in! </p>
<p>The gig was set up for us my our wonderful and beautiful friend Marie, what an amazing and enthusiastic lady she is. Such a breath of fresh air. Again a short drive and then we hit up the show. </p>
<p><u>Day 28, DAY OFF </u></p>
<p>Drive from Munich to the German/Belgian border. </p>
<p>So we originally had a gig in Berlin on this date however we had to cancel it. The logistics just didn't work out for us in the end and unfortunately it was a no go. Next time...and Berlin, it's cool man, I will be living in you soon anyways! </p>
<p><u>Day 29, Gig 24 - House Gig, London, England </u></p>
<p>Wake up in Germany and get our asses back to Blighty as soon as possible for tonight’s show. </p>
<p>This house gig has been a long time coming, and it will take us a long time to get there from Munich too!! Our host has been offering us a show with him for AGES and we finally managed to schedule it in - I love it when that happens! </p>
<p><strong>POST TOUR </strong></p>
<p>Once home, and post tour I will have the drive back home to Scotland to reflect and start the wind down post tour process. It's hard on my body. I have had immune system problems for a wee while recently too so I am prepared to have a dip afterwards but my heart will be full, along with my email list. My CD merch case will hopefully be empty. </p>
<p>SO there you go. If you look at the updates online, the photos it all looks lovely and like we are smashing it BUT… </p>
<p> but we play for free, we eat for cheap and we break our backs driving and lugging gear around in order to fulfil some deep deep itch we have in our heart to reach out, discuss and connect with each other, the world and our feelings. </p>
<p>It's always worth it. Art is alway worth it an us artists have a duty to keep creating. Art changed me, it got me though some of the lower points of my life and if I can affect even one other person with my music then surly it's my duty to do so? </p>
<p>Thanks for reading, feel free to share with anyone you think would be interested and <a contents="download some of my music HERE" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">download some of my music HERE</a>. </p>
<p>Connect with me online and let's chat more! </p>
<p>Much love, <br>Rosie<br> </p>
<hr> <p><span class="font_regular"><em>I hope you enjoy these posts! If you do then please <a contents="check out my music here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">check out my music here</a>. </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em>Please connect with mover on <a contents="Twitter, Facebook and You Tube" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">Twitter, Facebook and You Tube</a> where you can get the latest scoop on my music, gigs and general amazing banter. (Banter quality may vary) </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em>And, as always, THANK YOU! </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em>Rosie xxx</em></span></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/41070222016-03-26T20:15:06+00:002017-01-14T00:20:05+00:00NEW COVER VIDEO - Regina Spektor - On The Radio<div>Evening campers!<br><br>If you haven't already take a wee moment to check out my new fav obsession's song "On The Radio" as covered by MOI!<br><br>I hope you enjoy. <a contents="If you do yu can download the audio HERE." data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/359353/regina-spektor-on-the-radio" target="_blank">If you do you can download the audio HERE.</a>
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</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/40645992016-02-28T20:31:27+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:002016 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!I AM GOING ON TOUR!!!<br><br>YALDI!!<br><br>I will be travelling alongside the wonderful Mike Nisbet and Anna MacDonald. CANNOT WAIT!<br><br>Please come and see us on tour and say hello!<br><br>:)<br><br>Love you all!<br><br><br>Rosie x<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/df876b74164c08b7a52895b745322c4c6a241ec2/original/tour-2016-nofont-image.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/40153472016-01-29T22:31:58+00:002017-02-05T09:17:43+00:00VLOG#1!! Jan 2016!<p>I HAVE GONE DONE MY FIRST VLOG!<br><br>Check it out and SUBSCRIBE to my <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel for more!!<br><br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SFF8i4uekKI" width="560"></iframe></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/40107782016-01-27T20:35:18+00:002017-02-05T09:09:26+00:00Process Gigslutz review!HURRAH! Another lovely review for Process in the online music mag, Gigslutz.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e6844b0ef9a4c1103389fe43d5f48789ec73aa1a/original/img-0431.jpg?1453926891" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I am so chuffed to be recieving such wonderful words about my music. It always blowsmeaway that anyone even cares nevermind connects enough to write some nice words about it!<br><br>If you would liketo review Process please feel free to granb a <a contents="FREE download HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/330744/process" target="_blank">FREE download HERE</a><br><br>Here is what KC at Gigslutz said about it :)<br><br>--------<p>EP: Rosie Bans ‘Process’ </p>
<p>Rosie Bans is a diligent pianist, vocalist, and song-writer. She’s released three EPs, and her most recent release – Process – is an apt description of her approach to song-writing. On this record, Rosie’s musical outpourings are consistently up-tempo and enthusiastic. </p>
<p>Opening track ‘Stop This’ sets this precedent with its energetic electric guitar and bouncy piano work – her vocals are like hard candy; sweet but strong. Second song ‘Giving My All’ is thoughtful but free from hesitation – “I’ve never done this before, and I’ve never felt so sure about trusting a stranger”, whilst on ‘Family Man’ Rosie (quite rightly) berates a man who gives up the security of family life for another girl – “There ain’t no such thing as karma, stick that knife in harder”. </p>
<p>‘Run, Don’t Walk’ begins with contemplative piano, and more of Rosie’s thoughtful lyrics, before the loud, triumphant chorus kicks in: “Throw me to the lions, I can do this on my own…“. When guest vocalist Dani Sachar’s voice appears (one half of London blues duo, Cosmo House), the song’s spirit soars as piano and guitar collide in the victorious closing minutes of the track. </p>
<p>Process sees Rosie Bans examine her courage and her conscience; and the result is four very cool, very clever tracks. </p>
<p>Kate Crudgington <br>@KCBobCut<br><br><a contents="Check out the full review here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/ep-rosie-bans-process/" target="_blank">Check out the full review here<br><br>--------</a><br> </p>
<p>I hope you enjoy these posts! If you do then please<a contents=" check out my music here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music"> check out my music here</a>. All my music is free from my website however you can support my independent music further by <a contents="donating to my solo project here" data-link-label="donation" data-link-type="page" href="/donation">donating to my solo project here</a>. I am unbelievably grateful for any and all donations I receive! </p>
<p>Please connect with me over on <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="You Tube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">You Tube</a> where you can get the latest scoop on my music, gigs and general amazing banter. (Banter quality may vary) </p>
<p>And, as always, THANK YOU! </p>
<p>Rosie xxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39864002016-01-13T00:40:48+00:002022-02-20T12:44:32+00:00Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow (oh and my online house gig!)NOT sure if you know this but... I AM FROM GLASGOW!!!<br><br>I love my city with my whole heart. I have always loved Glasgow, she is a part of who I am. I am Glasgow and Glasgow is me. The other day I took myself down to the river and took a few pics of this amazing place, on a rainy Saturday afternoon.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d5c500eafd339d159eae580a88ddc6c1554ad794/large/img-0306.jpg?1452645463" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/856e394797b81dd753891be757883b69676b943b/original/img-0305.jpg?1452645461" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3d0bf6b388b4081b871a253109458faab8d095ab/original/img-0304.jpg?1452645460" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/70b38f385af72ab7ba6c2c6e17b5b592b173eff5/original/img-0192.jpg?1452645457" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Tonight I popped down to The Southside Session's open mic night at The Butterfly and Pig South. I don't usually venture south of the river - EVER- but Glasgow has changed since I lived here last (ten years ago!!eeek!!!) and it is a fucking epic place to hang out. I played a couple of songs, pestered everyone in the room to siging up to my mailing list (which YOU can also do <a contents="here)" data-link-label="signup" data-link-type="page" href="/signup" target="_blank">here)</a>, got talking to a lovely family about music, the industry and THE WHOLE POINT OF LIFE...I think I lost them at that one. I tend to talk a lot when I get excited about something! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/787e14700efde272359923fc28d7f7189ef50237/medium/12440367-1118017438238967-357695462884622830-o.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Anyway, I am trying to say I am LOVING being home. Entirely. It rains every day and I am an official Pluviophile<p><em>Definition of Pluviophile. a lover of rain;someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.</em><br><br>Thats me folks. Pour a bucket of water on me and I am happy as fucking Larry!!<br><br>In other news I have a brand new website for everthing else NON 'Rosie Bans' HERE at <a contents="www.rosaleenbans.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosaleenbans.com" target="_blank">www.rosaleenbans.com</a>. It's all shiny and lovely but still very much under construction (thanks for the feedback Marcus, will be working on it over the weekend!) aaaaaannnd stay tuned for a new ceilidh band with a familiar name hitting the scene soon!! YEAH!<br><br>OH OH OH AND I ALMOST FORGOT!!! Last night's online house gig was EPIC! THANK YOU to everyone that watched andshared andjust was generally amazing and joined my internet birthday party! YES!<br><br>You can rewatch the whole thing here... loook look... down there...<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VOzhfi2ZFaI" width="560"></iframe><br><br><br>ENJOY! It is online for 6more days!!!<br><br>Okay all from me! Night night folks :)<br><br><br> </p><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39825912016-01-10T16:29:37+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00More press for Process, artPACKT Second pledge and Online House Gig!!!HELLOOOO!!!!! There has been a lot going on at BansHQ in the last wee while...<br><br>So, it's been 10 days since process came out and so far it's had over 100 downloads (THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH!!) and two wonderful reviews! Paul Scott Bates from Louder than War has been so supportive of my music and he is such a genuine and lovely person. He wrote me a bloody brilliant review for Process, <a contents="you can read the whole thing HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-process-ep-review/" target="_blank">you can read the whole thing HERE</a><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-process-ep-review/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/123005857394242e96bb231a71a2c6f94d3db23e/original/screen-shot-2016-01-10-at-15-55-52.png?1452441379" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>YALDI!!<br><br><u><span class="font_large">artPACKT: SECOND Pledge Music Campaign</span></u><br><br>The second thing I am mega excited about is <a contents="artPACKT'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artpackt.com" target="_blank">artPACKT'</a>s SECOND Pledge Music campaign! It will be launching VERY VERY soon - just keep you eyes and ears peeled on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! For those of you that don't know, artPACKT is a touring collective that sees Mike Nisbet, Anna MacDonald and myself team up and hit the road together each year. We are pledging to make a second record together this time with some exciting new writing. Can't wait and THANK YOU for all the support you have given us so far!<br><br><u><span class="font_large">Online House Gig</span></u>
<p>Those of you that are connected with me on Facebook and Twitter will know about my <a contents="FREE ONLINE HOUSE GIG " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/564977083653649/" target="_blank">FREE ONLINE HOUSE GIG </a>tomorrow night! Join the <a contents="Facebook Event Page here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/564977083653649/" target="_blank">Facebook Event Page here</a> and keep a eye out for the link. I will be posting up the link tomorrow afternoon. It is also MY BIRTHDAY tomorrow and so I will be celebrating online with the gig and GETTING SHIT FACED online too. Come and join me for a weird computer party in your pants*. I am so excited as this is my first EVER Solo online show - I do hope some people tune in or else it's just me, all alone, in my pants, drinking. Drinking..<br><br>*Pants optional<br><br>Okay that's pretty much all from me FOR NOW!! Tune in tomorrow night and lets have a laugh and some sing songs :) Catch you all on the flip side ma pals!<br><br>Rosie xxx<br><br>__________________________________________________</p>
<p><br><br><span class="font_small"><em>I hope you enjoy these posts! If you do then please<strong> <a contents="check out my music here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.com/music" target="_blank">check out my music here</a>.</strong> All my music is free from my website however you can support my independent music further by <strong><a contents="donating to my solo project here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rosiebans.com/music" target="_blank">donating to my solo project here</a></strong>. I am unbelievably grateful for any and all donations I receive! </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_small"><em>Please connect with me over on <strong><a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="You Tube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rosiebans" target="_blank">You Tube</a></strong> where you can get the latest scoop on my music, gigs and general amazing banter. (Banter quality may vary)<br><br>And, as always, THANK YOU!<br><br>Rosie xxx</em></span></p><br><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39769182016-01-06T20:39:30+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00FREE online House Gig!!! <p>HELLO EVERYONE!! </p>
<p>Happy New Year!! I will be celebrating the fact that WE ALL MADE IT by playing a FREE show online for you all to enjoy! It is also MY BIRTHDAY and so I would like to invite you all to get drunk with me, be my friends online and let's all have a nice wee time together. <br><br><a contents="The&nbsp;FACEBOOK EVENT is here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/564977083653649/" target="_blank">The FACEBOOK EVENT is here!</a><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/564977083653649/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/26eb4e670b2910d01cf96d762720f32ea5b20976/original/beer.jpg?1452112754" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I will be singing all the tracks from my two E.P.s Be Bold and Process, both of which you can downlad for ZERO POUNDS from my website at www.rosiebans.com/music. Go go get it! </p>
<p>Link will be coming soon!!! :) </p>
<p>Get your poison of choice in for a wee Monday night sing song ;)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39739342016-01-05T12:34:17+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00"Process" Review by Local Music Scene BlogHELLO!!!<br><br>It's been four days since Process squidged out into the world and she/he/it/they(?) has be given a premier review! HUMUNGOUS thanks to <a contents="http://thelocalmusicsceneblog.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thelocalmusicsceneblog.com/2016/01/03/review-rosie-bans-process/" target="_blank">http://thelocalmusicsceneblog.com</a> for making Process their FIRST review of 2016!! FUCKING YALDI!! Read all about it!
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<p>REVIEW | Rosie Bans: Process by <a contents="thelocalmusicsceneblog.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thelocalmusicsceneblog.com/2016/01/03/review-rosie-bans-process/" target="_blank">thelocalmusicsceneblog.com</a></p>
<p>With a new year, comes new opportunities to discover the finest singer-songwriters from all around, and the most recent one to come under our radar is Rosie Bans, who is at this point a traveled veteran who’s been up and down the country for the last number of years honing her craft. </p>
<p>Now she kicks off the next leg of her journey with the release of her latest EP – Process. </p>
<p>She gets things started with the bouncy Stop This, which displays Rosie’s abundantly clear piano skills to a tee, in addition to featuring a highly addictive chorus, whilst Giving My All is carried forth by a smooth, fluid rhythm section that, in combination with Rosie’s tranquil harmonies, just melt the ears. </p>
<p>With a similar style, the following track Family Man brings us a catchy melody as well as some fantastic writing and delightfully exotic keyboard work, before leading into a passionate, breathtaking final tune in the form of Run, Don’t Walk. </p>
<p>A simply incredible EP we have on our hands here; a definitive showcase of Miss Bans’ remarkable talents build on the foundation of years of endeavours and experience. </p>
<p>It’s early days yet, but we predict Process is sure to rank among the best solo records that 2016 will offer.</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39690202016-01-01T12:47:58+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! <p>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! </p>
<p>It is HERE! 2016. I hope you all had an amazing 365 days in 2015. Good days and bad days are all still days we are alive, and that is fucking epic in itself. </p>
<p>SO! NOW! PROCESS IS OFFICIALLY OUT!!!! Available from this site ONLY for the time being.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/330744/process" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ac473c9d09d221d45228d0688eef86444e8b9e4b/original/cd-front-srgb.jpg?1450987876" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="Head over to the music page to download for free!!" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Head over to the music page to download for free!!</a><br><br>I am so grateful to you all for being with me on this mental music journey and here is to another year of mega tunes and epic banter. </p>
<p>Rosie x</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39680742015-12-28T11:23:51+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00"Process" OUT JAN 1ST 2016!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ac473c9d09d221d45228d0688eef86444e8b9e4b/original/cd-front-srgb.jpg?1450987876" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39635332015-12-14T19:20:55+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00MY NEW FUCKING E.P. HELLO!<br><br>It's been a long ass few months! I have been pinging up and down from Scotland to London, on tour around Europe and am currently in the Big Smoke for ONE MORE DAY then I head home to Bonnie Scotland for CHRIST FUCKING MAS. Oh and for the rest of like, you know, my general life. No. More. London. I feel a mix of sadness and relief. ANYWAY This is my absolute favourite time of year without a doubt so I am bloody happy!<br><br>SO SO SO new shit I want to make your wee faces aware of...<br><br>I am in the final stages of my BRAND NEW EP! it is called "Process" and represents a fucking mental journey for me. This journey is not documented in the songs as such but this record was due to be released this time LAST YEAR. It didn't happen. It didn't happen because of big fat smelly sticky bullshit cunterrrrry DEPRESSION. I was floored for months this year in a weird place. A weird place, like trapped in a dark room and in there I noticed a lot of doors and I had to find a way of opening them to figure the whole thing out! I asked for help, lots of help and I am still going through some therapy and it is amazing. One of the best things i have done. SO! this record represents a lot of stuff for me. <br><br>"Process" consists of 4 tracks recorded during the same sessions, recorded by Duncan Menzies, as the Be Bold E.P. I have a special guest on one of the tracks and it has been mixed and mastered by the ever amazing Gareth Small at Down and Left Studios in London's fabulous Paradise Yard. I am mega proud of this one, it is strong and in your face and hopefully gives you the some more of what Be Bold started!<br><br>If you'd like an instant free download of the E.P. then it comes out please sign up to my mailing list and get your name down! <br><br>Mercy buckets peeps. Have a fucking excellent Christmas and New Year! See ya'll on the other side!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/c29cee4c2096fc179877ac8e40022884c9f0254b/original/image.jpg?1446907468" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Rosie xxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/39182472015-11-07T14:20:55+00:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00On Tour!Hello pals!!! <br><br>I'm currently sitting in my wee golf, taking a short break whilst on tour with the artPACKT crew!<br><br>The tour so far has been AMAZING! Seriously, we are counting ourselves so so lucky right now. People are coming out to the shows, engaging with the music and the response we have gotten at most gigs have been really positive so far.<br><br>I consider myself seriously lucky to get to tour with two of my best pals and two super talented individuals. Between the three of us we are proud to have sculpted a well rounded and engaging show, complete with mega shit banter between sets and a good old fashioned sing along at the end.<br><br>On a personal level I feel like I have really hit a mark on this tour. I fully understand my reasons for doing this, for doing music. My over all message is more solid now that it has ever been and when I am sitting on that stage I am doing so giving no fucks whatsoever.<br><br>In the past I have felt a need to justify my message, and the slap-in-the-face delivery I enjoy so much. As a result, all that explaining made me feel like I was being a bit of a rebel just by being me but the truth is I am not a fucking rebel. We live in a weird world when being TRULY yourself in front of a room of people, expressing your art, is considered a rebellious or crazy act. It's not rebellious or crazy. It is necessary and brave.<br><br>So I am enjoying this ride and really don't want it to stop. The great thing is THIS IS MY FUCKING JOB. I get to sleep at night knowing that this is what I DO and what I do is what I love. That is more than enough.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/c57269637cb69ea2c323f55b846496afea379834/original/image.jpg?1446906031" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>Rosie x<br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/38849892015-10-06T17:20:15+01:002015-10-06T17:20:15+01:00End of an era. Start of an adventure.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">I can see St. Pauls. The cathedral is sitting to my right, I am facing the river. When I need to think I come to the river. To the middle of the city. Right to the core, the reason for it's being, it's main artery. The river. I am a city dweller you see. I don't crave the countryside, the sea or an open sky. All those things bring me so much joy and calmness but when I need to think I take myself inwards. Right into the heart. <br><br>So here I am. I have two days left in the city I have lived in for the past five years. ITS BEEN FUCKING MENTAL. Really. Really full on. I have came to realise that is just my life and who I am. Full on, 100% organic fucking shit here babes. So to cap off one of the hardest years of my life on a personal level, I am getting the fuck outta here!<br><br>It is definitely time to hit the road and move on from this crazy place. I fell in love in London but I never fell in love with London. <br><br>Tons of feels happening the past few days and the need to rest and be alone as well. A great thing leaving the city has given me is a chance to declutter. To declutter all my belongings and to reorganise my life in general. And people. A lot of people have been swept up and are no longer weight or bad energy I need to deal with. Some people surprised me and removed themselves, others I had to make a conscious walk away from. BUT as the song goes:<br><br><em>I have moved and I'll keep on moving<br>Proved the points that I needed proving<br>Lost the friends that I needed losing<br>Found others on the way<br><br>- Caledonia by Dougie MacLean</em><br><br>I am still and always will be grateful for everyone that's been in my life. Through all those others I have learned what I need to know, be challenged, lost and rediscovered who I really am and what I am about.<br><br>So the next adventure is our UK and European tour. The 'our' obviously refers to artPACKT and here are the dates!! </span><br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">1/11 The Boogaloo, London, UK</span></strong><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><strong>2/11 Mr Wolf's, Bristol, UK<br>3/11 The Wonder Inn, Manchester, UK<br>4/11 Henry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh, UK<br>5/11 MONO, Glasgow, UK<br>6/11 The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry, UK<br>7/11 House Gig, Birmingham, UK<br>8/11 House Gig, Sheffield, UK<br>12/11 The Wolfhound, Haarlem, NL<br>13/11 House Gig, The Hague, NL<br>15/11 House Gig, The Hague, NL<br>19/11 House Gig, Laatzen, GER<br>20/11 The Beanery, Amberg, GER<br>21/11 House Gig, Nuremberg, GER<br>24/11 t Berlin, Berlin, GER<br>26/11 Karambolage, Dresden, GER</strong><br><br>I can't wait to get out on the road again and do what I do best. I hope to see you there and pick up some new friends on the way!! <br><br>Rx</span><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/38538352015-09-14T12:19:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00NOVEMBER TOUR!HELOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!<br><br>artPACKT are going BACK ON TOUR! Cannot wait! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0f0fd9a449d9b141c17a1cfb9daa79bbc84bab50/original/nov-tour.jpg?1442229513" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Here are our first wee bunch of dates :)<br><br><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">1/11 The Boogaloo, London, UK</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">2/11 Mr Wolf's, Bristol, UK</span><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">4/11 He</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">nry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh, UK<br>5/11 MONO, Glasgow, UK<br>6/11 The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry, UK<br>7/11 House Gig, Birmingham, UK<br>19/11 House Gig, Laatzen, GER<br>20/11 The Beanery, Amberg, GER<br>24/11 t Berlin, Berlin, GER<br>26/11 Karambolage, Dresden, GER</span></strong><br><br>We'd love to hang with you! See you on the road!Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/37617912015-07-01T16:03:04+01:002018-11-13T08:43:56+00:00Motivation<div class="vk_ans" style="margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large !important;"><span data-dobid="hdw">motivation</span></div>
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<font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">There was me thinking motivation was something that you lost and found. Like an object. I have lost and found it over and over again. Like a set of fucking keys. Those pesky fucking keys.</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">So when I found myself bored for the first time in actual years it freaked me the fuck out. I was like, SHIT I've lost my motivation, where is it? Then i read the </span></font><font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 15px;">definition</span></font><font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;"> of motivation.</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">It's here. I haven not lost it, it don't need to be found. I just sort of forgot about it. I forgot my motivation. I forgot it's name. I forgot it's taste. it's colour/ I forgot. Just a case of silly me, oops, sorry pal, I totes forgot all about you there.</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">So I have been trying to remember. I am not entirely sure why and how we find ourselves in these little pits of forgetfulness. We forget that running feels really good. That eating healthy food makes us more alert, and feels really good. We forget that THAT person is no good for us, even if they make us feel really good. And things get close. So close you can't see past them. </span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">My album is one of those things. It's so close it has almost fully consumed me. Well at least the idea of it has anyway. When I think about it I get anxious, I start to panic then quickly start berating myself for not having it finished. It should be finished by now. You have wasted so much time, I say to myself. Think of where you would be now if you had not stopped. I needed to reconnect with my life and for some reason I just can't do it through music right now.</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">So now I am picking up the pieces and instead of glueing them back together and being exactly like I was before I am deciding which pieces to keep and which parts of me to chuck away. The parts that just didn't work. </span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">It's a hard process, and has involved lots of therapy. </span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">I've been working on remembering the reasons for why I make music, why I create. I want to feel the butterflies of excitement again. Remembering is hard when the last eight months have been a hazy bubble of bad boys, drink, crying and endings!</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">So, right now, right here, I am creating my own reasons. Why do I make music?</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">- It allows me to connect with people. People I have never even met before.</span></font><br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">- Time stands still when I write music</span></font><br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">- The deepest parts of my being can bubble up to the surface through music. This helps me understand who I am and where I stand in relation to the world.</span></font><br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">- No one can ever take my music away from me and that gives me a sense of control over my life</span></font><br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">- It feels good</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">Man I am so fucking deep. Anyway, I needed to write all this shit down and what better place to do it than on the internet. I want to know if anyone else has just forgot their reasons?!?! I am sure this is a common thing. Maybe it is because we are all constantly changing? Our reasons change too? No one stays the same, we learn, we adjust, we make mistakes, we adjust again. </span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">I am just adjusting.</span></font><br> <br> <font face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 1.2;">Thanks for reading xx</span></font>
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</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/37271622015-06-03T15:36:40+01:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00NOVEMBER TOUR 2015!HELLO!<br><br>artPACKT are DELIGHTED to announce we will be going on tour this NOVEMBER for a WHOLE MONTH!<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Our LAUNCH GIG is on the 1st of November at Monty's Bar on Brick Lane. </strong></span> <br><br>Come down and we will give you SO MUCH BANTER your face will almost fall off. <br><br>We still a few dates to fill and would to have as many house gigs as possible on our journey. Would you like have us play in your living room? <br><br>Please get in touch if so!!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/82b5dbc657f4babd23547c1ec3da1214fe0197d2/original/artpackt-house-gig-tour.jpg?1433342090" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/37121472015-05-25T11:51:58+01:002017-01-14T00:20:04+00:00Bans News!Hello!<br><br>It's been a fucking long time since I posted on here. Where does time go? We are all getting older, it's fucking freaking me out. <br><br>I have been under the radar for a while. I was diagnosed with depression a few months ago and working my way through that journey has been hard but crammed full of lessons and insights. Number one for me was learning how to let go and relax. I gave up my 100mph music-must-come-first mentality and just focused on me. I went for walks, took long showers, read books and done nothing. Doing nothing is really hard. It's a huge black hole filled with anxiety and fear. But now I LOVE doing nothing. I stare out the window, gormless, and just gaze. <br><br>I feel 100% better but not back to 'normal'. I am resisting 'normal'. I never want to feel 'normal' again. <br><br>It's like a snake shedding it's skin. My new scales are different but they were formed underneath the old ones. With the help of friends and therapy I am back in my life, present. Things still feel a little weird at times but I have a real sense of wonder and a new excitement to explore things. Depression forced me to develop. To reflect, to persist, to alter and to understand. It's a constant process and one that needs embracing. I am grateful for getting sick and if I ever find myself in the same place again, I know what to do. Persist.<br><br>So! Some music news for you!<br><br>We have an ONLINE HOUSE GIG ready to go on the 1st of June 2015!! 8pm. Monday. One week today. Get your laptops and pull up a pew..in your pants! Watch us (artPACKT) perform some of our new stuff, old stuff and listen to our questionable banter!<br><br>See you then!! xxxxxx<br> <div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/acf22462800a1e82c4730a3cd2ff31f8ce928e57/original/10984117-983121411728571-5172627167048797400-n.jpg?1432551099" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/34868022015-01-26T18:28:34+00:002015-01-26T18:28:34+00:00artPACKT Update!!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GIxX3zr6NF4" width="560"></iframe>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/34718072015-01-17T11:35:14+00:002023-12-10T17:01:07+00:00New.Hiya pals!<br><br>The tail end of 2014 was packed full of 'life stuff'. Do you know what I mean? Life stuff. Relationships, moving house, people leaving, people arriving, old friendships wandering into new territories, the end of a business, the start of new study... all this left me with a horrible feeling in my gut. I had no grounding. No contact with anything solid. Those pillars that you reference your life against just disappeared. So I just kicked around getting pissed a lot. Like really pissed. Not a good move. It does not help.<br><br>Anyway, I got thinking WHAT is it that actually keeps my feet on the ground? Without contact on the ground how can I walk forward, well, truth is I just can't. <br><br>This is the idea of who I am in my own head:<br><br>Organised<br>Focused<br>Determined<br>Feisty <br>Fit<br>Happy <br><br>From September I lost it all. I felt weak, drained, unhealthy, hungover, ashamed but the worst of it was I lost my focus and motivation. The most horrible scary place for someone like me to be. I had no forward motion, no drive. <br><br>Well, I've not experienced this before. Even when my Mother passed away, the single most character shaping thing to happen in my life, I did not feel a drop in focus. <br><br>As they say, there is always a silver lining...<br><br>I've had some time to take a breath!!! I have met some amazing people recently, some absolute fuckers too, but I have let them all in and taking a break from running at 100mph has reshaped me and allowed some space in my heart for other things. I feel like I am a different person to how I was in summer. More relaxed, more determined but more open to change. I want to get to a place where change does not freak me the fuck out. <br><br>So I have decided to move to Germany! October 2015 will be my last month living in London. I figure, if I am ever going to make friends with change then I have to go about creating as much of it as possible in my life, get used to her and be calm in her presence. <br><br>And of course SONGS!! Songs songs songs have been written about it all!! Every individual that has impacted my life recently has a song (or three) about them in my book!!<br><br>So now I am in a new place. I understand that life is incredibly messy. No such thing as perfection, and once that's understood and embraced then the tumbles and falls are just as exhilarating as riding those waves are. My Mum used to say this phrase to comfort me when I was worried, sad, scared. It always helped and when I say it I hear her voice. "This too shall pass." This too shall pass. <br><br>So, it's totally cool if you're lost. It's good to be lost, that means you are searching for the right path, and how boring would life be if we did not go off and explore, loosing our bearings on the way?<br><br>I am back hitting it up with the <a contents="artPACKT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/artpackt" target="_blank">artPACKT</a> crew, we have so much cool shit happening this year I cannot even BEGIN! Keep in touch and I look forward to seeing you again on the road this year!!!<br><br>Happy New Year. Happy New.<br><br>xxx<br><br><br><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/32539182014-10-28T10:36:00+00:002014-10-28T10:38:29+00:00Pledge Music Campaign! 79 % PEOPLE!Good Morning!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well, incase you didn't know, I have a Pledge Music Campaign running with </span><a contents="Mike Nisbet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mike-nisbet.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 1, 92); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Mike Nisbet</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> and </span><a contents="Anna MacDonald" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.annamacdonald.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 1, 92); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Anna MacDonald</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> (you've heard of those cool cats before!). We are making our first album together as artPACKT! Watch our wee video all about it:</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="eMguuDSy-j0" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/eMguuDSy-j0/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eMguuDSy-j0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you have already pledged then THANK YOU! If not then please have a wee look at our page and if you want to get involved then DAE IT!</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a contents="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/artpackt" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/artpackt" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 1, 92); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/artpackt</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are so excited to be heading up to Birmingham and St Annes for some gigs this weekend too! Details are below:</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1st Nov - Marcus House Gig (invite only)</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2nd Nov - Tower of Song Writers Circle (</span><a contents="click here for the FB event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/585305711595945/?fref=ts" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 1, 92); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">click here for the FB event</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">)</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3rd Nov - Big Comfy Books, Nuneaton</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4th Nov - TBC</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">5th Nov - The Pavilion, Lytham, St. Annes</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We hope to see you on the road at one of these shows soon!</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Rosie x</span>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/31890712014-09-16T13:01:28+01:002014-09-16T13:01:28+01:00Going it alone.I woke up on Friday morning to a phone call from a friend. It was bad news. <br>Andrea Marongiu suddenly passed away. A friend, a neighbour, a fantastic musician. Instant shock and grief. <div> </div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Andrea's beautiful wife Louise has set up a fund in his name. A positive move from one of the strongest people I have ever met, and I have no doubt it will be the hugest success, bringing music and joy to many people’s lives.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><em>"We, Andrea's family and friends, are raising money in memory of a gifted musician, beloved husband, son, brother and friend. His unexpected and untimely death has left us without one of the best and brightest people we knew.</em></span><br><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">We want to celebrate his life and his amazing warmth and energy with a foundation in his name to build something positive out of this tragedy and give people hope by seeing the start of an enduring legacy. </em>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><em>Our aim is to provide access to music for young people - and to help them to grow and be impassioned by music in the way Andrea was. This way, through your generosity, we hope that people will have their lives enriched and improved by Andrea, in the same way he made our world a happier place."</em><br><br>You can donate <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/erkv8" target="_blank">HERE</a><br><br>It's a whole load of perspective raining down in an instant, a life changing instant for those close to Andrea, and the wretched thing is that it is as much part of life as you are reading this. As much part of life as waking up in the morning and taking that first conscious breath, yawn and stretch. Not waking up one day is as much part of life as being alive is. It’s so utterly heartbreakingly true.<br><br>I want to share a poem that I have found myself going back to throughout the past seven years. You are reading this, I am not with you. We are apart. I think death is a little like that. We are not together but everything I AM still is, and everything you ARE always will be. We are just in the next room from each other. We are always going it alone, we just pick up other people along the way and invite them to go it alone along side us.<br> </p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Death is nothing at all.<br>I have only slipped away to the next room.<br>I am I and you are you.<br>Whatever we were to each other, <br>That, we still are.</p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Call me by my old familiar name.<br>Speak to me in the easy way<br>which you always used.<br>Put no difference into your tone.<br>Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.<br><br>Laugh as we always laughed<br>at the little jokes we enjoyed together.<br>Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.<br>Let my name be ever the household word<br>that it always was.<br>Let it be spoken without effect.<br>Without the trace of a shadow on it.<br><br>Life means all that it ever meant.<br>It is the same that it ever was.<br>There is absolute unbroken continuity.<br>Why should I be out of mind<br>because I am out of sight? <br><br>I am but waiting for you.<br>For an interval.<br>Somewhere. Very near.<br>Just around the corner.<br><br>All is well.<br><br>Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ. </p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Henry Scott Holland</p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">So Andrea, I hope the room you find yourself in is filled with the same quality of beauty you have brought to all of us. </p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Rosie xxx</p>
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<div>The best part of touring is that your mind is totally open, your routine is different each day and this makes new opportunities become so obvious! You are also showing the world that you are serious enough about your art that you are willing to take it to them and I think people appreciate that effort and like to listen. <br><br>SOOOOO!!!! We have been back home for a couple of weeks now, but obviously won't be staying put for too long, so The artPACKT Collective would like to announce their pledge campaign!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/73d37ea2a7e610e60773dfa078f14b9660f99014/medium/pledge1.jpg?1405067921" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>We are going to hold an Online House Gig and announce WHY we are doing a pledge campaign and WHAT you can expect from it all! It's al so very exciting as we have never done anything like this before and can't wait to share it all with you! The show will start around 8pm on Monday the 14th of July, keep you eyes open on Facebook for the link as well!<br><br>YEY!<br><br>Lastly, I wanted to update you on the ALBUM!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/539554e20add6986f59cc4466adbc25314de00ac/original/screen-shot-2014-07-11-at-09-43-44.png?1405068248" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Remember? I spent an entire year in the studio working on this album and it is very nearly DONE! Yipeee!!!! I am looking at December as a release date, all in time for Christmas and those stockings of yours :) It is an 11 track record, all original songs by moi! As it's my first ever CD the songs span back a good 2-3 years so it's rich in Bans history and as always is filled with angst! <br><br>Okay, not much else I can't tell you except watch the house gig online on the 14th and we can reveal all our new plans to you!!! <br><br>See you there!!<br><br>Rosie xxxxx</div>
<div> </div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30478882014-06-30T08:40:51+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00East #London summer mornings are the best :) #sunshine #summer...<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/d160ff999c17891a3a8b6b21f0310345/tumblr_n7z1c3JP9m1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>East #London summer mornings are the best :) #sunshine #summer #beautiful (at Wanstead Park)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30299962014-06-20T18:30:14+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00We made it to BERLIN!!!!!<img src="//38.media.tumblr.com/d6515e63c28458cb80a1cfcc9bf86689/tumblr_n7h9yexNBz1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>We made it to BERLIN!!!!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30225332014-06-17T23:59:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00After a few days of rest we are back on your for our German...<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/ed5b5482e8500ba51587a9dfd47d408b/tumblr_n7c56cdqmP1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>After a few days of rest we are back on your for our German leg!!! #germany #woot #tour #music #love #travel @annamacdonaldmusic @mike_nisbet</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30101992014-06-12T02:29:17+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00GERMANY TOUR!<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/26da4dad323874451d606e586308a094/tumblr_n7184tFtek1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>GERMANY TOUR!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30101982014-06-12T02:29:17+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00GERMANY TOUR!<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/26da4dad323874451d606e586308a094/tumblr_n7184tFtek1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>GERMANY TOUR!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30068212014-06-10T22:15:44+01:002014-07-03T01:01:59+01:00Shut the fuck up and listen.I find it hard to hide me. I can't gloss over things, if I'm sad I'm sad, if I need to talk I talk and I when I sing my songs I have to sing them true. <br>I've just played what FEELS like the worst gig in a looooooong time. I'm in a beautiful place, being well looked after and have a room full of ears in front of me if only I had the energy to want to, and try to, ask for their attention, but I don't.<br><br>My music needs to scream, it needs to sigh, breathe, be loud and I need to sweat. Now, I'm faced with a huge dining room in a beautiful Scottish hotel but no matter how hard I try, no matter how loud the voice in my head says "talk to them, win them over" I just. Fucking. Can't. I can't. I'm too tired. I'm not in the right place, I'm making excuses? I don't really know.<br><br>I don't feel like a singer songwriter, I feel like a rhythm section, I feel like a drum kit smashing hard and loud. I'm in a place where I feel my drum kit would need to be altered. It would be too much, too loud.<br><br>I'm faced with a new problem: demographic. I've had to tame myself, my music, my personality a LOT during this tour, for various reasons. Compromise on the integrity of the art I'm trying to make to please (or more just not upset) a particular audience. It's caused some tears tonight and I feel totally done.<br><br>The audience I have in front of me has to fit, I'm realising that now. I'm not necessary a controversial artist but I'm also not completely family friendly either and that's just me. <br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/30009322014-06-08T12:22:13+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00Last nights house gig in Glasgow was so much fun!!! Thanks to...<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/275667d23fa44616e6557206982a6b8b/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/2a74704aa33b0c8b12ea2314b568eb85/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao2_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//38.media.tumblr.com/93c950bf4841daa0bf9f5c9e66eeaa43/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao3_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/c57b3d6ad72e7e67d6468532ab2cfe59/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao4_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/d59461b569a518627283baba41f19573/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao5_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/ff494180b5e2a2e16c19d9f1e4ecfa10/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao6_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/9e8b7bfd4daa38c49f19606bb10c1cd2/tumblr_n6ukx1MYq81tzf0vao7_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Last nights house gig in Glasgow was so much fun!!! Thanks to the wonderful Erin Todd (<a href="http://www.erintoddmusic.com">www.erintoddmusic.com</a>) for hosting in her beautiful flat and for everyone that made it down!!!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29993042014-06-07T01:33:21+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00The last few days in pictures!!!<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/0d815485c82799417a8ac7ee27d839ef/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/25991523e3d3e2559de8ee58cb53d5aa/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao2_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/0ffcfb35b4925c2567f56ea8bdf57018/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao3_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/d076679653a3c4f8de139bd474eb5b68/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao4_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/bae6442052fa14cf8614330a3f35aab0/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao5_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/9d058ff5f523fda1f2f485ecab33fbc1/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao6_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/67b4abfc91d3854e21fde1766b53b300/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao7_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/4efcbc3df2ca509074a1545694e39c72/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao8_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/a88641f979493a45346d8100e033fd9c/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao9_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/8a1a3b16f8bb08e0782fc3e52b751856/tumblr_n6rw7m2PgD1tzf0vao10_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>The last few days in pictures!!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29919062014-06-04T09:20:49+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00Business is business is people.AHHHH! Good morning! <br><br>I have just woken up from one of the best sleeps of my life. We are on day eleven of the Working Out Of Town tour (#WOOT) and my sore body has had some well needed rest.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/184b58de187a489653e7e2887083c0a113a01c6a/large/scot.jpg?1401869915" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>It's the travelling that gets to you! Sitting down for long periods of time in an uncomfortable car, then the stress of driving around a new city, getting lost in a new city, finding a parking space, unloading the gear, finding the venue, blah blah blah TIRED. That's how it is. Still, heaps of fucking fun!<br><br>In the car, Anna, Mike and myself have had the chance to have some really good conversations with each other. Although we are all very different people we do share very similar views on politics, business, people and how to go about doing music as a full-time career. We are also teaching and helping each other out with things along the way...Anna keeps saying "the power of three" and she is absolutely right. The power of three has meant each and every show, and I really mean EVERY SHOW has given us something. Whether that be finances (currently we are running the tour on profit! AMAZING!) new fans, a new host to stay with or a familiar face becoming a friend, experience, soooo much experience. I have never played so many shows in a row without one of them being 'bad' and I believe that is because we are propping each other up on stage and off, and our outlook is one of total positivity and openness!<br><br>One idea that has been hitting me across the face over and over again: business is people. Dani Johnson always says "your product is not what you are selling, your product is people" and it has never been more apparent than on this tour. People's kindness, attention, support for live music and generosity have been what has made this possible. We booked the whole tour ourselves and have not approached it from a financial aspect, of course it was greatly taken into consideration BUT running at a loss had always been an absolute possibility and one we are all comfortable to go with. If you focus on money you usually miss the opportunity to make it in the first place. In doing so I think we have found the single best way to make profit - focusing on people.<br><br>The rest of my life, i.e. when I am not on tour! consists of working in the band The Timorous Beasties, a lot of teaching and a lot of solo piano work. I am currently shutting down some of these other musical ventures as a result of it not working with PEOPLE. I realise I must work hard every single day to become a better, more effective communicator and sometimes that means removing myself from situations that are sucking up my time and energy and not allowing me to exercise or enhance my skills.<br><br>Touring is one of the only ways I see an artist being able to truly reach out and gain the fans they can connect with on a personal level. I love the internet and what it allows me to do but nothing is the same as gigging for three nights in one city and actually having some true, new fans arrive on the third night. Chatting with an audience member after the show and being invited back to do a house gig, or that golden and precious word of mouth recommendation! It's just unreal! It's business and it's people. They are the same thing. They have to be.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/967694119166bd6c7c823a1a1fa72630eaa44b5c/original/lunch.jpg?1401869914" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch at Marcus' - our host in Birmingham! What a Lad! :)</div><br>So today I am in Glasgow with Anna. I am at home at my Dad's house and Anna is staying close by with family - we have a flat tyre to remedy and then are back on the road heading to Paisley for our second date at The Anchor Mill, The Great Tapestry of Scotland. What a BEAUTIFUL piece of art and testament to how we all need each other to grow, work, live and be happy. We NEED each other. So it's about time we started to WANT to need each other because things aren't changing soon!!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/c3ded445e852aa6d9cec072ab2c0ef8efa8b8457/original/great-tap.jpg?1401869911" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I hope to see some of you at a show soon and if I have already met you on my travels thank you, you are as special to me as the songs I am singing, as the words that I write and as the notes that I play. I started out doing music for me but I promise, from the bottom of my heart, I'm doing it for us all :)<br><br>Love Rosie xxxxx<br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29854032014-06-01T14:34:33+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00ONLINE HOUSE GIG TONIGHTA!!!!!<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/c627afb3084f522d3db8569c517f053e/tumblr_n6hsdlhUhq1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>ONLINE HOUSE GIG TONIGHTA!!!!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29852942014-06-01T14:13:43+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00Some photos from the last couple of gigs on the #WOOT tour!!...<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/351daeebfd41058ec4f6eccde4f79d7f/tumblr_n6hrevRHPE1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/1d2ef858dbb61e47b219ae5662df4fbc/tumblr_n6hrevRHPE1tzf0vao2_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/398ae6d565c4c3d0ec5b892fa64e787d/tumblr_n6hrevRHPE1tzf0vao3_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/16b545981b34ab580e15522c936f96d9/tumblr_n6hrevRHPE1tzf0vao4_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/5095ce80137fcdb7d3efdfc39d5238e5/tumblr_n6hrevRHPE1tzf0vao5_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Some photos from the last couple of gigs on the #WOOT tour!! Manchester in Timperley Taveners and Birmingham ORT!!</p>
<p>We have been having so so so much fun this tour and still have a whole bunch of dates sowing up!!! </p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>02/05 Roadhouse BIRMINGHAM</p>
<p>03/06 Anchor Mill PAISLEY</p>
<p>5/06 The Pavilion ST ANNES</p>
<p>7/06 House Gig GLASGOW</p>
<p>8/06 House Gig TROON</p>
<p>9/06 The Royal Oak EDINBURGH</p>
<p>10/06 Crainlarich Hotel CRIANLARICH </p>
<p>11/06 St Louis Cafe GLASGOW</p>
<p>12/06 Tarscabhaig Hall SKYE</p>
<p>20/06 Ramones Museum BERLIN GERMANY</p>
<p>22/06 The Beanery AMBERG GERMANY</p>
<p>24/06 House Gig NUREMBERG GERMANY</p>
<p>26/06 Noon - BREMEN GERMANY</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29808752014-05-29T23:54:08+01:002022-05-09T03:41:32+01:00Review of Rosie's performance at Mr Wolf's in Bristol by SongSmiths<p><span>Rosie draws the straw for opening spot, dazzling and delighting with some energetic piano, songs and her beautiful, beautiful voice put to stunning affect on a sustained note during Family Man. The songs are varied, lively and high quality as is this the patter … The night has now had a fair few walk-ins not least from Anna and Rosie’s other shows in Bristol weekend and largely musicians themselves. Testament if it were needed to the quality of their performances …</span></p>
<p>By Song Smith Bristol (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SongSmithBristol">https://www.facebook.com/SongSmithBristol</a>)</p>
<p><span></span></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29808762014-05-29T23:49:00+01:002014-05-30T01:27:10+01:00Review of artPACKT Norwich Show, by Barry Singleton! <p>On a grey and nondescript Wednesday night in Norwich, three shining beacons of light enter the city armed with their instruments, their voices, their bubbly personalities and their flaming red hair. The Blueberry, a hidden gem of a pub music venue tucked behind a row of terraced houses adjacent to the inner Norwich ring road, hosted the Scottish trio, Anna MacDonald, Mike Nisbet and Rosie Bans, as part of the Artpackt collective.</p>
<p>Anna is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter whose celtic roots shine through her songs whether sung in Scots, English or Gaelic. With a voice so sweet it could appear on the dessert menu at a Michelin star restaurant, and a soft, gentle acoustic guitar style, Anna kicked off proceedings with two of her own original songs. In terms of body mass, I probably represented about 1/10th of the entire crowd, and it was a privilege to witness such an accomplished performer at work in such an intimate venue.</p>
<p>Anna was raised in Glasgow but spent every summer on the Isle of Skye where her family’s roots run deep. Her Highland connections had a strong influence on her from an early age and in 2003 Anna spent a year studying at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College, which cemented her love for the language.</p>
<p>“Anna MacDonald has angelic vocal tones so hair raising, it’s like walking down a cobbled street with a Scottish breeze sneaking up your neck while also enticing you to sit by the warm fire and warm yourself up with a whisky discussing Scottish Culture” - Ark Magazine</p>
<p>Rosie Bans creates Piano Pop Punk, which is a tremendous piece of alliteration as impactful as her dramatic combination of keyboardism and vast vocal range.</p>
<p>According to her bio on her website, <br>"I write alternative pop music with lady balls.<br>More screaming than singing.<br>More bashing than playing.”</p>
<p>But don’t be fooled by this endearing self-deprecation as her singing is versatile and dripping with more melody than if you liquidised the entire Motown back catalogue and served it for breakfast as a smoothie. Rosie took to the stage for two songs including the delightful, “Westbound Ghosts,” a song that will warm your heart and remind you of where you came from if you’ve ever relocated out of town.</p>
<p>Mike Nisbet is so much more than merely a perfectly cultivated mustache; way more impressive than being the ginger Tom Selleck.</p>
<p>Hailing from Oban, experiencing his captivating finger-picking and velvet voice felt like a night by a log fire with your best mates and an endless supply of fine malt whiskey. He’s got the blues and his harmonica playing sent shivers down my spine as I was entranced by the third of three accomplished and simply amazing performers.</p>
<p>Whilst the wall behind the stage may have been pants, the music and vibe coming from the stage was anything but pants. If these three don’t play at Redhead Days I will dye my hair and lose my ginger mojo forever.</p>
<p>by Barry Singleton, Ginger With Attitude</p>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">I am no doctor but I know that sugar is not the best thing for your body that you can eat. Unfortunately my brain and taste buds gang up on my body and tell me it is, and then I try and ignore them they get louder and taunt faster until I am sitting there with an empty packet of Oreos in front of me.</div>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Last year I had a few serious binges, I made myself physically sick not sleeping and lying awake all night feeling terrible and wiping whole days off my week because of it, so I suppose my innocent love of sugar was turning into something a little more sinister. </div>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">On the 24th we headed through to Bristol for a weekend of gigs. Well, who knew Bristol was going to be so bloody amazing!? So full of musicians, artists, wonderful happy people. I was told multiple times from different people “you should move to Bristol”! Wow!!</div>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Another HUGE thank you to Quentin from Jumping Joint for booking us and hosting at Mr Wolf’s! The show started out all quiet and sad and after a bit of (attempted) on the street PR and a few punters arriving from our previous gigs (THANKS GUYS!) the gig ended up with lots of smiley faces.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7f2b8182a12852b49c3cdd7b256e658665e634dc/original/photo-2.jpg?1401263253" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Lastly, the biggest thank you to Ali, our host in Bristol! She made us feel at home, gave us comfy warm beds to sleep in, shared her food with us and was just so amazing to hang out with for the weekend!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/05777ef57b15cb6ff30b236358f1e183a701d14f/original/photo.jpg?1401263421" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">So, the story so far is, we travelled to a city, knew no one and three days later played our music to a room of familiar faces. Is that not what its all about?!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/95823bb81ee1cce76bd13a484eaaa35a284c86ba/original/photo-1.jpg?1401263252" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">This tour has a different angle to it as well. Myself and Anna MacDonald have set ourselves a challenge during this tour to keep fit and eat well. Touring can take such a toll on your body, and being on the go all time makes it harder to eat healthily which in turn can affect your mood and energy levels! So far we have been powering through it all and surviving…</div>
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<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Tonight we are playing at The Blueberry in Norwich! See you there pals :) xxxx</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29751582014-05-28T00:18:14+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00Tomorrow night!!! The Blueberry, #norwich with...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/8c7f7ea5f322a82a7db34dac086e5977/tumblr_n69a2echBL1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Tomorrow night!!! The Blueberry, #norwich with @annamacdonaldmusic and @mike_nisbet !! Can’t wait!! #woot #music #tour #gingers #pals #bluberry</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29749092014-05-27T22:44:50+01:002017-01-14T00:20:03+00:00Our weekend of Playing music on the #woot tour in BRISTOL, in...<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/3877a5954cf2cfb4f6ae280047537c5c/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/8d40e989564f78b73080a1335b2124d5/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao2_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/4a66beda46bd906fa96177c0f133286b/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao3_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/5d3324ff16149c8f206093a1760633b2/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao4_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/0f104e68ff9b72cb20529db056bf5cf2/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao5_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/3f40db0331e3d00bba14fe4c01efa0e1/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao6_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/6c4ae9769f20fb937dcbca46a39144e8/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao7_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/8ba9f2e9ad0ab3b5662130ca3b8d688e/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao8_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/37dfefca32d635f5e7e4f038c0ca09c6/tumblr_n695qrVLqi1tzf0vao9_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Our weekend of Playing music on the #woot tour in BRISTOL, in pictures!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29697032014-05-24T21:23:46+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00DAY TWO!
This morning we left for Bristol. Our gig was at 5pm...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/50fc0998bc4ebb544e0e26734607346d/tumblr_n63hzmOAFM1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/53fb5175cac4b9be71c97ffe715bba4c/tumblr_n63hzmOAFM1tzf0vao2_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/5a6313b0e7a269c9e4a237c459be1e8a/tumblr_n63hzmOAFM1tzf0vao3_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>DAY TWO!</p>
<p>This morning we left for Bristol. Our gig was at 5pm in a wee pub called The Imp. After a FIVE HOUR car journey we finally made it to our destination and were greeted with the beautiful delights of Anna’s cousin (also Anna) and her friends! What a pleasant way to start a gig in a town we’ve never played before!</p>
<p>We met Mark, our host for this afternoon’s gig, and he kicked things off with a few of his own numbers. The bar was not too busy but just a nice amount of punters in for a pint and some tunes!</p>
<p>After our performances we had a good few folk come up and chat to us, one of which was trying to CONVINCE US ALL to move our whole life over to Bristol…and do you know what? It’s tempting!</p>
<p>I’ve only been here for four hours and I am loving the vibe already. There are three music festivals on in the city this weekend and we also have two other gigs to go here!!!</p>
<p>Hopefully tomorrow and Monday we will see some familiar faces and get to know some more amazing Bristolians! </p>
<p>Unfortunately baby ginge (Mike) will be leaving us tomorrow to head back to London but myself and Anna will be flying the orange flag…! </p>
<p>Tomorrow we are at The Golden Guinea from 8pm<br>
Monday we are playing at Mr Wolfs!</p>
<p>See you there!!!</p>
<p>Xxxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29691112014-05-24T14:48:20+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00It’s brilliant being on tour but you do spend a lot of...<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/443ce4a49fbc8777f1862c81db521a00/tumblr_n62zokeWjN1tcvo63o1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>It’s brilliant being on tour but you do spend a lot of time in service stations. They tend to be expensive and have quite limited choices when it comes to food. For the tour we decided to invest in a cool bag that we could fill with stuff to take on the journey. As you can see we have pears, apples, water, oat cakes ( Nairns cheese being my own personal favorite), fruit& nuts, almonds and there are also<br>
Some bananas in there. Less expensive, removes all temptation and just a wee bit of forward thinking.<br>
Any suggestions bout what else to add ( other than dark chocolate- definite oversight on my part!)?<br>
Love from the road<br>
Anna<br>
X</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29689302014-05-24T09:57:19+01:002014-05-24T10:18:09+01:00Day Two<p>Day two!</p>
<p>After yesterday’s calve muscle work out and an evening in heels my legs have decided to disown me. I don’t blame them. When I wake up the day after a work out I always enjoy that my muscles are a wee bit sore - it means it’s working ;)</p>
<p>today we will be looking at eating well when on the road. Stay TUNED!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29689122014-05-24T09:34:05+01:002014-05-24T09:37:38+01:00LAUNCH NIGHT!!<p>Good morning folks :)</p>
<p>Last night was our launch night of The Working Out Of Town Tour! We played at The Torriano Bar in Kentish town, and what a great night it was!!</p>
<p>Anna MacDonald and Mike Nisbet played beautiful sets, such an amazing way to start the tour with two of he nicest and most talented people I have met.</p>
<p>Everyone that came down to see us is an absolute legend and I am so thankful you left your house, got a bus/tube/taxi (haha, taxi in London, haha) to see us perform and celebrate our launch!!</p>
<p>As part of my set last night I asked for some audience participation. I wanted a way to break through my comfort barrier on the first night and get right into the audience, I am tired of feeling nervous before shows! So I decided I wasted to recreate my E.P. cover..</p>
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<p>…so I asked all the audience to sign my face.</p>
<p>In between each song I headed into the crowd of twenty armed with two eyeliner pens. Everyone was SO up for it and I got a little ‘moment’ with most of them as they penned me :)</p>
<p>Oh I also went on a bit of a selfie mission with everyone too! </p>
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<p>So I’d like to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for making our first night so special. Thank you to Lost Horizons Folk Club who put on the night for us and helped us promote it all. </p>
<p>A lovely start to what I hope to be a fucking amazing tour!</p>
<p>Next stop - Bristol! Catch you on the West Side!</p>
<div>TOUR DATES!</div>
<div>24/05 The Imp BRISTOL</div>
<p>26/05 Mr Wolfs BRISTOL</p>
<p>28/05 The Blueberry NORWICH</p>
<p>30/05 Timperley Taverners MANCHESTER</p>
<p>31/05 ORT Cafe BIRMINGHAM</p>
<p>03/06 Anchor Mill PAISLEY</p>
<p>5/06 The Pavilion ST ANNES</p>
<p>7/06 House Gig GLASGOW</p>
<p>8/06 House Gig TROON</p>
<p>9/06 The Royal Oak EDINBURGH</p>
<p>10/06 Crainlarich Hotel CRIANLARICH </p>
<p>11/06 St Louis Cafe GLASGOW</p>
<p>12/06 Tarscabhaig Hall SKYE</p>
<p>20/06 Ramones Museum BERLIN GERMANY</p>
<p>22/06 The Beanery AMBERG GERMANY</p>
<p>24/06 House Gig NUREMBERG GERMANY w/ErinTodd</p>
<p>26/06 Noon - BREMEN GERMANY w/Erin Todd</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29689312014-05-24T09:02:08+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00BLOGILATES.COM
I want to introduce you to Blogilates! Blogilates...<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/98dd2e3ebda00169d23ca29cdd28a69e/tumblr_n5ztowo7l11tcvo63o1_500.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p><a href="http://www.blogilates.com" target="_blank">BLOGILATES.COM</a></p>
<p>I want to introduce you to <a href="http://www.blogilates.com" target="_blank">Blogilates</a>! Blogilates is a site run by Cassey Ho, she is a fabulous person, so motivational and mixes Pilates with blogging and pop music…her brand is know as Pop Pilates! </p>
<p>It’s so much fun, and all the content on her site it to ally free! She is such an inspiration.</p>
<p>So today we are heading to Bristol for a weekend of gigs, leaving at 10am from London.
It’s a morning of yoga for me. Soft, calm and steady.
I woke up groggy and tired from a late night. Easing my way into the day ahead is what is needed.
There are some amaaaazing stretch and relaxation a vids in the Blogilates website.
I urge you to check our Blogilates and go do some workouts as soon as possible! Let yourself be inspired from Cassy’s amazing personality and sheer determination to help others!! </p>
<p>Have a brilliant day peeps :)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29687072014-05-24T02:03:53+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00STUUUU!!! #woot #launch #bebold<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/5df9e30a05610580d643979c14f7e8ec/tumblr_n620aj9BR21tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>STUUUU!!! #woot #launch #bebold</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29687082014-05-24T02:03:25+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00Laura :) #woot #launch #bebold<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/9e20309b42c504de2a2846a0255557da/tumblr_n6209pUYQl1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Laura :) #woot #launch #bebold</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29687092014-05-24T02:02:40+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00Owen and Dan! #woot #launch #bebold<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/e350298341febde3611f44b323f2d28d/tumblr_n6208hX5vo1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Owen and Dan! #woot #launch #bebold</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29666352014-05-23T10:57:23+01:002014-05-23T11:57:24+01:00You don’t need no gym!
Today’s workout was a KILLA...<iframe src="http://www.tumblr.com/video/eat-move-rest-repeat/86584809073/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_86584809073" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="400" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br><p>You don’t need no gym!</p>
<p>Today’s workout was a KILLA lower body!</p>
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Burpees x 10<br>
Elbow push up burpee x 10<br>
Tick jump burpee x 10<br>
Duck squat walk “dead man walking” <br>
Calf raises x 300</p>
<p>DONE! 30-40mins!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29666362014-05-23T10:42:15+01:002014-05-23T11:57:24+01:00DAY ONE! Olympic Park Stratford!
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<p>I met up with Anna MacDonald for a quick run and lower body workout in London this morning!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29664422014-05-23T07:53:19+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00Dramatic skies over #East #London this morning! #rain #wind...<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/ccfc93bb2e7f6630d2539ffd64171b21/tumblr_n60lsvVdMM1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Dramatic skies over #East #London this morning! #rain #wind #drama FIRST DAY OF TOUR IS TODAY! :)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29664612014-05-23T07:42:31+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00Good Morning campers!!
Today is DAY ONE of our challenge! This...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/9e997c67d49382117c8fa589c2301e21/tumblr_n5zsjsGsRy1tcvo63o1_500.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>Good Morning campers!!</p>
<p>Today is DAY ONE of our challenge! This morning Anna and myself are heading to the Olympic Park in Stratford for a run! eekkkk! It is day one of our tour and we are playing in London tonight so I am still at home.</p>
<p>First thing on the agenda is a good brekkie!! </p>
<p>I started the day with two poached eggs on wholegrain toast, with a little margarine. Nice and simple, delicious and filling. It takes about ten minute to cook from start to finish and is a nice protein hit for the start of the day! I will give you an update on this morning’s run and some pics to accompany!! </p>
<p>See ya soon! :)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29664432014-05-23T07:37:19+01:002014-05-23T08:16:22+01:002014 Working Out Of Town tour<a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/gigs">2014 Working Out Of Town tour</a>: <p>Tour starts TODAY! #WOOT</p>
<p>23/05 Torriano Bar LONDON</p>
<p>24/05 The Imp BRISTOL</p>
<p>26/05 Mr Wolfs BRISTOL</p>
<p>28/05 The Blueberry NORWICH</p>
<p>30/05 Timperley Taverners MANCHESTER</p>
<p>31/05 ORT Cafe BIRMINGHAM</p>
<p>03/06 Anchor Mill PAISLEY</p>
<p>5/06 The Pavilion ST ANNES</p>
<p>7/06 House Gig GLASGOW</p>
<p>8/06 House Gig TROON</p>
<p>9/06 The Royal Oak EDINBURGH</p>
<p>10/06 Crainlarich Hotel CRIANLARICH </p>
<p>11/06 St Louis Cafe GLASGOW</p>
<p>12/06 Tarscabhaig Hall SKYE</p>
<p>20/06 Ramones Museum BERLIN GERMANY</p>
<p>24/06 House Gig NUREMBERG GERMANY w/ErinTodd</p>
<p>26/06 Noon - BREMEN GERMANY w/Erin Todd</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29654002014-05-22T21:07:44+01:002022-05-10T19:45:22+01:00So, a whole year ago I started my fitness journey. I have had...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/aa790115ddbcfe530a5dedac41c4e4dc/tumblr_n5zrwwRZaz1tcvo63o1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>So, a whole year ago I started my fitness journey. I have had ups and downs, obsessive behaviour, loosing weight and gaining weight, failed miserably at being consistent and totally surprised myself at my discipline!</p>
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<div>I am a musician and I am embarking on my longest ever tour, a whole month away from home comforts, the kitchen and my usual workout space (the living room!).</div>
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<div>During the tour I will be doing a lot of driving (sitting!), not sleeping enough and having a hectic schedule that will be messing with my hormones NO DOUBT!</div>
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<div>This is my challenge!! A blog a day about how I am getting on, what I am eating and how I am feeling. The reason for this blog is mainly to keep myself accountable and to have a chance to share whatever story I will have to share with you!!</div>
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<div>I will be on this challenge with Anna MacDonald, another singer songwriter who will be blogging alongside me! We will be keeping each other accountable :)</div>
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<div>So here we go! </div>
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<div>Day one starts tomorrow!</div>
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<div></div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29546892014-05-18T14:36:56+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00TONIGHT 8pm - HOUSE CONCERT ONLINE :) Tonight we will be streaming our house show online!!! 8pm<br><br>Here is the link > http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-house-concert-from-rosie-s-gaff<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-house-concert-from-rosie-s-gaff" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/72e24fa602e2f23c1221578fd61fdecf98a7e919/original/sunny-sunday.jpg?1400417439" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>SEE YOU THERE! :) xxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29520232014-05-16T17:09:58+01:002018-10-26T12:34:26+01:00Be Bold Review from Derek's Music Blog! <a href="http://dereksmusicblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/16/rosie-bans-be-bold/">Be Bold Review from Derek's Music Blog! </a>: <p>Derek Anderson over at Derek’s Music Blog has written a lovely review about Be Bold! Thank you to Derek for taking the time to write some lovely things about my work! :)</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29460032014-05-14T13:47:42+01:002014-05-14T13:50:47+01:00BE BOLD PRE RELEASE now on sale at www.rosiebans.com!<p>BE BOLD <strong>CD’s</strong> are now out on PRE RELASE! Grab your EXCLUSIVE SIGNED copy from a limited run of 100 if your order BEFORE May 21st 2014! </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/273915" target="_blank">The official CD launch is happening on the 22nd May at the Torriano Bar in Kentish Town!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://rosiebans.com/music%C2">http://rosiebans.com/music </a></p>
<p>xxxxxx</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29432792014-05-13T14:25:57+01:002014-05-13T14:25:57+01:00Interview with artPACKT! I was interviewed by the lovely folks at artPACKT in London to chat about our upcoming tour as well as my general musical musings! :)<br> <div class="post_container" style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Well I am no good at anything else! Seriously though, when I was in school I quite enjoyed science, and like most kids that went to high school the same time as me science equalled CSI! I was gonna be a forensic scientists…apparently. I have no idea why and where that idea came from. Anyhow, I always played music. Was always singing and playing the keyboard at home, and I knew I was quite good at it but it wasn’t “realistic” according to my careers advisor in school.</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">My piano teacher sat me down and said look, you don’t need to go to uni and do science if you don’t want to. You can go and study music. There is no pressure on you, you are only 16 and if it doesn’t work out then so what? You can chose another route.</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">So that was me! Off to college at 16 to do music. I have never regretted it one bit :)</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">It’s not even a guilty pleasure, I don’t feel guilty one bit. I love 90’s pop music, Spice Girls, Eternal (loooove them), Destiny’s Child, TLC…the list goes on! Harmonies and catchy choruses, what’s not to love!?!?</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Meeting tons of new people in a short space of time. I love that part of it. New faces, new accents, chatting to all kinds of people from all walks of life. From the lady in the BnB cooking breakfast to the sound man that’s just had a baby and is stressed out his nut, to the house gig host you have just met and is putting you up in their home for the night and cooking your dinner! Wow, what a privilege to meet all these folk. I love that!</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Most difficult is the constant battle between using your time to make money, and using it to make art. Occasionally they overlap but there is always a niggle in the back of my head reminding me I have a bill to pay, or the rent is due soon and the definitely influences my decisions on a daily basis.</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">The easiest aspect… that’s quite a hard one! It’s only recently I have found it easier to be myself. 100% who I am on social media, on record, in person, on stage. I battled for a while with how to perform and what kind of stuff I should say. The moment I let my guard down people started listening and approaching me. </p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Another thing I find incredibly easy is embracing gratitude. Being grateful for every single tiny OUNCE of direction, help, encouragement and support. If you don’t find that part of this job easy you need to check yourself. </p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Not much. I am a feminist, as are most of the people I have around me in my life. Being female doesn’t make a difference to me at all when it comes to my writing. </p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">The only time I feel like it affects anything is when I am gigging in venues. Sometimes you get ignored, especially if you are gigging with a band. Sometimes it’s assumed the male guitarist is in charge, not the girl singer, so direct all their questions at them…even when they are told otherwise. It doesn’t happen too often but occasionally. </p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">It’s brilliant!! I had a really strong idea of the sound of the record, the great thing about being independent is that you can achieve whatever sound you desire! I am my own producer, along with my great pal Duncan Menzies, and between us we agreed on every sound, guitar tone, drum sound, and went back and forward with our mixing engineer, Gareth Small, at Down and Left Studios in Denmark Street to make sure we had the sounds we wanted. UNLIMITED CREATIVE CONTROL. I wouldn’t want it any other way!</p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Dani Jonson “First Steps to Wealth” - holy shit. It’s changed my whole attitude to money and to my wealth and to how to run a business. READ IT. You will not regret it. </p>
<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">You’re needing uplifting, what tunes do you pump out the stereo? </strong></p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">If I’m down I like a good soulless lyrics, something about ‘da club’!! Also, any full on pop stuff, I am LOVING Ellie Goulding and Chloe Howl right now. If I’m angry it’s got to be Amanda Palmer.</p>
<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Sunday afternoon, sun is shining through the window, you’re pretty hungover and your soul is wilting, what do you need to hear?</strong></p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">I don’t go in for the slow numbers at all. Even when it’s chill out time. Tori Amos would be my woman, I love songs like “father Lucifer”, quirky lyrical tracks that I can put on repeat. </p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">You are about to explode with excitement because you and all your friends are heading out to party, what on the hi-fi right now?</strong></p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Okay so number one - I’m sorry but that would never happen. Parties have never got me excited, and I am more like Mark from Peep show than Jez. Growing up I used to love all the old Happy Hardcore tracks “We are the children of the night!!” that reminds me of partying as a teenager! Now though I’d probably opt for some Fleetwood Mac, Bill Withers, some disco tracks in there too (it’s been a while since I’ve partied, can you tell!!). I’m more of a whisky sipping talker than a full on drunken partier I’m afraid! hahaha!</p>
<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Lets cut the Jibber-Jabber, talking about music is like dancing about architecture so in 5 words why should people come see you live?</strong></p>
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<p style="outline: none 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="outline: none 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Rosie Bans is on tour this May with artPACKT Collective. You can check out all the dates <a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/gigs" style="outline: none 0px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">HERE</a> as well as download her free E.P. Be Bold from <a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/bebold" style="outline: none 0px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</em></p>
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<p>What an amazing experience! It all came about as I was becoming increasingly frustrated with the London gigging scene. Especially where some promoters where involved. There are SO many promoters in this city and I know only <strong>a small handful</strong> of really honest, hard working, dedicated and music loving promoters in London, and it has taken me three years to find them.</p>
<p>I heard someone say “if a band can’t bring a least 8 people with them to a show they are not worth my electricity”.</p>
<p>How is that in any way constructive, helpful or compassionate? An artist provides their art, you provide the electricity to run the computer to formulate the promotion campaign that you will them implement to ensure your evening is the most successful it can be because you have booked such a fabulous act! </p>
<p>The job description is in the name, dickhead.</p>
<p>The formula is all wrong! It’s terribly broken!</p>
<p>I have a long list of names I never want to work with again. It’s not that they are not lovely people, or that they don’t have integrity in their work, I am sure they believe fully in what they are doing and that they are right but they are looking at the whole thing from a totally different angle than I am. </p>
<p>So, I asked myself “why should I work with any other human being if we are not both striving towards achieving the same goals?” </p>
<p>My goals:</p>
<p>To connect with people</p>
<p>To promote my message using music and receive feedback</p>
<p>To create genuine and long lasting friendships</p>
<p>To be able to express my voice in a safe and comfortable environment</p>
<p><strong>To earn a living from playing live music.</strong></p>
<p>With the current system that the UK is working on at the moment it is becoming harder and harder for artists to earn a living from performing and is unbelievably hard to be a career artist by using the same old method of going through a promoter and playing at a venue.</p>
<p>So I found an alternative! An alternative that allows me to fulfil ALL…yes EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE of the above goals - and so much more! You know what, I was never once warned that I would “receive no money if I didn’t bring 10 friends”. Never was I told “if there isn’t a great turn out we may not book you again” before the gig (a great confidence boost, to be judged on your turn out and not on your music). My host did not make me feel inadequate by boasting about the “up and coming” artists that played there last week, or go on about his own reputation in the industry. And he knew my name. Seriously. This has happened on too many occasions where the promoter didn’t even know my name. How is that even possible. </p>
<p>No, I received nothing but a RITZ style welcome and it’s a warm glow that I still have in my heart. </p>
<p>My first house show made me feel s<em>pecial, significant, connected.</em></p>
<p>So I urge all artists that are doing what I am doing to <strong>get a message out to your fans! ASK them to host you</strong> - they will, and they will be so excited about it! Not only that but the will become genuine friends, people you can ask for an opinion for the rest of your career. </p>
<p>Enjoy their praise and allow them to enjoy your music in return. You will have such a rich and mutually beneficial relationship and fucking hell, isn’t that what it’s all about?!?!? <strong>Make it about people and people will make it about you!</strong> Together you will keep each other pushing forward and upwards, creating and sharing art and having a blast doing it!</p>
<p>Thank you to the promoters doing it for the love, that is why we are doing it too. Thank you to the fans that are hosting shows - you are keeping the artists fed, watered and able to KEEP CREATING! </p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I’d love to know your thoughts! Get in touch! </p>
<p>BE BOLD.</p>
<p>Rosie x</p>
<p><em>Rosie is on tour this summer around the UK and Europe. Check out <a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/gigs">www.rosiebans.com/gigs</a> for more details.</em></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29385492014-05-11T00:43:40+01:002017-01-14T00:20:02+00:00The morning after...Well it's more like the week after. And a day. A week ago yesterday I released <a contents="BE BOLD" data-link-label="BEBOLD" data-link-type="page" href="/bebold" target="_blank">BE BOLD</a> to the WUUURLLD! <br><br>Have you ever worked on something for aaaages, let it take over your brain and then just let.it.go. It's fucking horrific man. I had so much fear that the release would come and go without so much as a sneeze or fart in it's direction. well WELL I WAS PROPER WRONG!<br><br>About a week before my release I randomly received an email from a lady called Jess asking if I'd be interested in playing at <a contents="Redhead Day UK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://redheaddayuk.co.uk" target="_blank">Redhead Day UK</a> in June. My site tag line is "Singer, Songwriter and Ginger" and someone once told me to take that off. CAN YOU BELIEVE!? So glad I never listened to that chump. Anyway...so Jess got in touch about this event happening in Manchester on the 7th June. There is a large convention over in Holland in September where thousands of redheads get together and celebrate being ginger :) Jess has brought this over to the UK and I almost peed myself with excitement. Unfortunately I am already playing that night on tour in Scotland - total bummer BUT I really wanted to be part of it somehow.<br><br>When I was in school, about aged 13, with hormones flying all over the shop, discovering boys and all that shit I'd be asked questions like "are your pubes ginger?" or just "show us your pubes" my pubes got a ton of attention. You could imagine my face. It would GLOW as red as my hair. It was on fire burning up! HOW DARE THEY I thought, I am a GIRL and they shouldn't ask girls that! Anyway, that was mild compared to what some kids get but it sticks, and it does hurt at the time. Once I grew my lady balls I realised I had a bit of wit about me, embraced my ginger locks and told all the dickheads to fuck right off.<br><br>So back to my story...I told Jess I was on tour but wanted to be part of it then BOOOM and idea struck me down! (happens every now and then!) I asked Jess if she would be up for putting the E.P. on pre release exclusive from her website for redheads. I made a secret wee page on my site and gave her readers a redheads rule password. Within hours the E.P. was being downloaded, and it kept happening! Over 100 downloads, that's more than I've ever had in like THREE YEARS. So I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to Jess for helping me out and being connected and interested in my music. <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/fc087ed2bcf77982e8aedac917c4cc730c212c4f/medium/image-2.jpeg?1399765187" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="Jess runs a site Everything For Redheads - she sent me this shampoo and conditioner :) ABSO AMAZING! " /><p class="caption">Jess also runs Everything for Redheads and sent me these lovely bottles of shampoo and conditioner - SOOO amazing! :)</p></div><br><div>Please go check out <a contents="Redhead Day UK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://redheaddayuk.co.uk" target="_blank">Redhead Day UK</a>, and if you'd like to go along they are doing a wee bit of fundraising to make it really special! Bring Factor 50.</div><br>Through Jess I met Barry! Barry is also involved with <a contents="Redhead Day UK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://redheaddayuk.co.uk" target="_blank">Redhead Day UK</a> and runs <a contents="Ginger With Attitude" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gingerwithattitude.com" target="_blank">Ginger With Attitude</a>! It's fantastic! I love this site and all the merch on it. After knowing Barry (online) for less than a couple of days we were on the phone chatting about music and other ginger stuffs! <br><br>I love that about the internet, I can connect with anyone anywhere and all it takes is a common interest or passion, and music is usually that very thing.<br><br>SO! Back to the E.P.!!!! <br><br>CHECK OUT THIS COVER!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cad6830ffcfa57914ef8b86f2162c4f7aa075959/original/bebold-cd-front-final.jpg?1398964407" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I was photographed by <a contents="Jamie Drew" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jamiedrew.co.uk" target="_blank">Jamie Drew</a> at him home studio back in March. Jamie is one serious talent, and such a lovely person. So easy to work with and chat to and just has such a genuine personality! <br><br>I had the 'gold' idea for a while, at first I was thinking lots of colour then I bought a beautiful black and gold jacket and just loved the vibe and contrast. Black, gold and ginger. That was my colour scheme set! I smeared it over me like war paint, but the gold gives it an elegance and shine that suggests something else. ART INNIT! A war with what? I don't fucking know. A war with all the people in my songs.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d953d19ed4a0076ca674e7201e27b9db8a5c8ec4/original/img-2368.jpg?1399765681" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So I spent 9 hours getting ICE COLD paint put all over my face and body by my love, Mike Nisbet. He is such a trooper, and an exceptional reflector holder too. Whodathunkit?! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/11b9464d26832d728d1664e403a2cd4da7f85a43/original/img-2657.jpg?1398765066" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>The paint was piled on thicker and thicker then we wrote a ton of lyrics from my album all over my face. I LOVE the tribal look it has, and think it fits in so well with Be Bold and it's message. When I first saw the final prints I was so utter shocked at how amazing they were. JOB DONE!!! <br><br>So the E.P. is out, and it's totally free. If you want it all I ask for is your email address. Your email address and support is worth so much, and I hope you not only enjoy the E.P. but also all stay in touch with me and keep connecting!! Thanks to <a contents="Paul Scott Bates" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-be-bold-ep-review/" target="_blank">Paul Scott Bates</a> and <a contents="Guy Sangster Adams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.theculturalpick.com/webzine/musicreviewbeboldrosiebans/" target="_blank">Guy Sangster Adams</a> for reviewing it, and being so utterly kind and generous with their words. I even got a free badge out of it. HELLO!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/41729dc0633e69c5c7c3ab528c0328c39c9a8af9/medium/image.jpeg?1399765185" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="MY FREE BADGE from @hiapop!! :)" /><br><br><br>I am on the road from the 23rd May - 27th June this year, <a contents="all the tour dates are kicking around the site" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs" target="_blank">all the tour dates are kicking around the site</a> and if you manage to make any shows let's hang out afterwards and talk about shit. Seriously. It's the only reason I do any of this! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/95fc0702df74f8118ba02eb9ccfedbbb8a6d6187/original/image-1.jpeg?1399765185" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Comment, share, or just read, either way I am always grateful. I also got free wine to take home from my gig tonight, so I've already won in a way.<br><br>Ginger love ! R xxxxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29340052014-05-09T20:42:04+01:002014-05-09T21:02:24+01:00Rosie Bans: Be Bold - ep review<a href="http://louderthanwar.com/rosie-bans-be-bold-ep-review/">Rosie Bans: Be Bold - ep review</a>: <blockquote class="link_og_blockquote">The wonderful and amazing Paul Scott Bates over at Louder Than War wrote this EPIC review of my new E.P. Be Bold. WHAT AN AMAZING GUY!!! I hope you enjoy reading, and if you do please share and let me know what YOU think of the music! </blockquote>
<blockquote class="link_og_blockquote">Much love x</blockquote>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29151842014-05-02T11:22:54+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00BE BOLD - ROSIE BANS - OUT NOW!
www.rosiebans.com/music :) <img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/8f21b2ccca10286897e8964873df7759/tumblr_n4xzi66Tbs1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>BE BOLD - ROSIE BANS - OUT NOW! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/music">www.rosiebans.com/music</a> :) </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29148512014-05-02T09:57:30+01:002014-05-07T11:10:41+01:00ROSIE BANS - BE BOLD OUT TODAY!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rosiebans.com/music" target="_blank"><img src="https://dub123.mail.live.com/Handlers/ImageProxy.mvc?bicild=&canary=k%2fcblvd8ITXNFoLPhZnB5sZwlIDArON0cApHB0Wjetc%3d0&url=http%3a%2f%2fcontent.sitezoogle.com%2fu%2f39534%2f1c140508cb6401afb8886e5f387b1d9abb0670e7%2fmember_mail_template%2f30739.jpg%3f1398964352" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Rosie Bans" /></a><br><br><br>So. This is it. This is the day!<div style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </div>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">THANK YOU so much to everyone that has signed up to the mailing list. The past few days have been pretty immense, I have had so much love from so many amazing folks, it’s humbling.</div>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">I especially want to say a massive cheers to Jess and Barry from <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cDovL3JlZGhlYWRkYXl1ay5jby51aw==" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Redhead Day UK</a>, they agreed to premier the E.P. yesterday on <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cDovL2V2ZXJ5dGhpbmdmb3JyZWRoZWFkcy5jby51ay9yb3NpZS1iYW5zLWEtcmVkaGVhZC10aGF0LXJvY2tzLw==" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Everything For Red Heads</a>, what a lovely response from lots of fellow gingers!!</div>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">Some reviews are already coming in about Be Bold - check out what the incredible Guy Sangster Adams had to say at <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVjdWx0dXJhbHBpY2suY29tL3dlYnppbmUvbXVzaWNyZXZpZXdiZWJvbGRyb3NpZWJhbnMv" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Plectrum - The Cultural Pick!</a> I almost cried. Almost. (I’m well ‘arrd innit)</div>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">At the bottom of this email is you FREE copy of Be Bold (if you don’t already have it!).<br><br>The last little dribblette of news I want to share is our tour launch gig coming up. We (myself, <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL2V2ZW50cy8xNDY5ODAzMjA2NTg2MTY1Lw==" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Anna MacDonald and Mike Nisbet</a>) will be travelling the length of the UK and hopping over to Germany for some shows. <a data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cDovL3Jvc2llYmFucy5jb20vZ2lncw==" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Full details are here! </a> If you are around, in London, on the 23rd of May please come and celebrate this with us, it would be nothing without you! The AMAZING folks at <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zooglelabs.com/campaigns/242955/3822732/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL3BhZ2VzL0xvc3QtSG9yaXpvbnMtRm9say1hbmQtQWNvdXN0aWMtQ2x1Yi8xNTY3MjI3MzQzODE2NjY_ZnJlZj10cw==" style="color: rgb(225, 110, 18); cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">Lost Horizons Folk Club</a> are putting the night on for us - they are ace and run monthly folk nights in London.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs" target="_blank"><img src="https://dub123.mail.live.com/Handlers/ImageProxy.mvc?bicild=&canary=k%2fcblvd8ITXNFoLPhZnB5sZwlIDArON0cApHB0Wjetc%3d0&url=http%3a%2f%2fs3.amazonaws.com%2fcontent.sitezoogle.com%2fu%2f39534%2ffcd18bbc4b5adfbff0b739ad37c87375ec4e0b99%2fmedium%2fwoot-feet.jpg%3f1398964885" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" style="display: block; width: 300px; height: auto;" /></a>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">Again, THANK YOU for supporting me. I mean it and I am always grateful.</div>
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<div style="font-family: Helvetica;">Rosie xxxxxx</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29124452014-05-01T10:50:03+01:002014-05-01T14:41:20+01:00EXCLUSIVE pre release download of BE BOLD on Everything For Redheads' blog today!<a href="http://everythingforredheads.co.uk/rosie-bans-a-redhead-that-rocks/">EXCLUSIVE pre release download of BE BOLD on Everything For Redheads' blog today!</a>: <p>Download and stream my E.P. Be Bold one whole day before it’s release on Everything For Redheads’ site! Thanks to Jess and Barry (from Ginger with Attitude) for all the support and for making bringing me closer to me fellow gingers!!!!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29063432014-04-29T08:49:35+01:002023-12-10T16:58:02+00:00This Friday, to celebrate my release I will be playing an online...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/b80f4f35220f3cad15022ca9048e6b75/tumblr_n4s8enISn71tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>This Friday, to celebrate my release I will be playing an online house gig! Watch me play music on your computer!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29063442014-04-29T08:47:53+01:002014-04-29T14:46:18+01:00Music Review: Be Bold - Rosie Bans <p>Music Review: Be Bold - Rosie Bans</p>
<p>EP released 2 May 2014.<br>
Available as a free download from iTunes, Bandcamp, streaming on Spotify, or direct from Rosie Bans: <a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/">http://www.rosiebans.com/</a> </p>
<p>Reviewed by Guy Sangster Adams</p>
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How coy that old phrase, ‘to tinkle the ivories’, sounds and how curiously uninvolved with their instrument it makes the player sound, inapposite to the extreme when it comes to the piano pop-punk music of singer-songwriter, Rosie Bans. Live was my first introduction and I was immediately bowled over by the passion, erudition, and power of her words and singing, music and playing, transfixed by the intimate interconnectedness of her and her piano. The keys seemingly rising to meet her touch, allowing her to seamlessly juxtapose and mix supposedly contradictory musical styles, to follow her through sonic experimentation, to allow her to pause in a moment of silence, but never to lose the audience’s captivation.<br>
Coyness equally has no quarter, as its title attests, on her fourth EP, Be Bold. Each of the four tracks is a call to arms to not run scared and to not run out of hope. However much of the former and however little of the latter one might feel. Each of the four tracks also captivates me in just the same way as that first live show did. In my mind’s eye the surfable waves along the keyboard that her songs create achieve such a tidal surge that the keys break free from their bed, leave the speakers, and wrap themselves around me. Sometimes they are pale ivory fingers caressing, sometimes slapping, sometimes they are teeth grabbing me by the scruff of the neck, and occasionally they draw blood. For coyness has no quarter on Be Bold either in theme or medium.<br>
Immediately reinforced by the EP’s opener, Arguments, which opens with the raw punchy power of Stooges-esque electric guitar, the stabbing chords reappearing throughout the track, mixed with jabbed keys, counterpoised with soft, dinner jazz piano, which adroitly highlight Bans’ two distinct vocal styles in the track, the two sides to an argument, the calm, moral high ground of one lighting the blue touch paper of the rasped other: “well I’m not tired, and I want to cry!”. Arguments (as is the EP as a whole), is a wonderful showcase for Bans’ bold and dramatic experimentation with fusing a variety of styles and syncopation in each of her songs. That these experiments prove so successful compound the fact that Be Bold is also a wonderful showcase for Bans’ supreme talent.</p>
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Arguments can end in repercussions and Arguments ends in a welter of feedback, but into that plays a beautiful melodious refrain. Hopefully a moment of calm after the storm, but also perhaps a whisper of Some Candy Talking of Bans’ Glaswegian musical forbears, The Jesus and Mary Chain. She was born in the city to a Scottish mother and Scottish/Indian father and was encouraged in music from an early age. She has, she says, been guided by “an army of strong female figures […] throughout her teenage and young adult life”, and specifically cites Stevie Nicks and Gloria Gaynor as having influenced her vocally, and Imogen Heap, Amanda Palmer, and Tori Amos as her song-writing influences.<br>
Having cast off into that swirl of influences, it’s beyond temptation to say that the EP’s second track, Make Believe, has a wonderful feel of Carole King about it, and intertwined echoes of Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind and Alicia Keyes’ (/Jay Z’s) Empire State of Mind. But Make Believe is pure and simple - and clever and fabulous come to that - Rosie Bans! In that the phenomenally catchy, whistle all through the working day, tune both belies the lyrics and also characterises the façade they portray in relating a relationship that may look perfect on the surface, but is bereft below it: “So go on, paint me a picture, tell me a story, make believe, make believe, that there’s a you and me”. State of the union state of mind.<br>
The phenomenally affecting third track, Bold Light, projects the childhood nursery rhyme fear of losing one’s way home into the terrifying reality of losing one’s sense of home, of having that sense beaten and broken out of one. Rhythmically, especially the chorus, the song has a feel of playground skipping chant, and there is a childlike facet musically, as though parts are played on a toy piano, which heighten the lyrical power - as does the soft vulnerability of Bans’ singing - which is far removed from the games of children. “I took as much as I could take,” sings Bans, and later, “you pushed too hard on my heart”. The ‘games’, such as they are lyrically expressed, are far more akin to Master and Servant, and fittingly in both the song’s rhythm and the other musical component of extraterrestrial chimes there are intriguing echoes of Depeche Mode.</p>
<p>Those extraterrestrial chimes serve the song wonderfully well, aiding and abetting its effectiveness and affectivity, highlighting both the narrator’s feeling of being completely adrift from the world and also her celestial entreaty to be shown a direction home.<br>
Home is also at the heart of the closing track on Be Bold, Westbound Ghosts. But where Bold Light is journeying in search of a home, Westbound Ghosts is the clearer emotional understanding of what home means to one that one often gains whilst travelling. Not least whilst travelling on trains (and not least whilst travelling on trains between London and Scotland, or vice versa), as one’s thoughts unfold across the passing landscapes and then flood back to one as inspiration, answers, new plans, or just a sense of calm or a refreshed sense of purpose. But being Bans there is a wonderful Noirish twist to this tale, in that the song’s narrator’s sense of home is only fixed as long as she is on the fixed railway lines of the East Coast… it might all change if she went back to the West Coast, or if she paid heed to the other female voice in the song - be that mother, sister, friend, or, indeed, another side of herself.<br>
One thing about being bold is that once one begins one shouldn’t falter, and the wonderful thing about Be Bold is that it never falters - each of its four tracks is exceptional. I don’t know whether it takes boldness to download a free download of such excellent songs, but if it does then I urge you to be bold, because you will be well and truly bowled over by Be Bold.<br>
ROSIE BANS LIVE DATES:</p>
<p>FAMOUS TIMES LIVE<br>
ROSIE BANS, MIKE NISBET (click here to read P-TCP’s review of Mike Nisbet’s album, Vagrant), and GUY SANGSTER ADAMS will all be performing at Famous Times Live on 4th May 2014.<br>
For more information: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/famoustimeslive?ref=br_tf">https://www.facebook.com/famoustimeslive?ref=br_tf</a></p>
<p>WORKING OUT OF TOWN TOUR<br>
ROSIE BANS alongside MIKE NISBET and ANNA MacDONALD will be playing live across the UK during May and June 2014 on their Working out of Town tour.<br>
For more information: <a href="http://www.rosiebans.com/">http://www.rosiebans.com/</a><br>
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<p>Plectrum - The Cultural Pick</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29063452014-04-29T08:42:51+01:002014-04-29T14:46:18+01:00Plectrum - The Cultural Pick
» Music Review: Be Bold - Rosie Bans<a href="http://www.theculturalpick.com/webzine/musicreviewbeboldrosiebans/">Plectrum - The Cultural Pick
» Music Review: Be Bold - Rosie Bans</a>: <p>Rosie Bans - “Be Bold” has just had it first review!!! Here is the link and I will be posting the full review on the blog too. </p>
<p>Thank you to Guy Sangster Adams at P-TCP for his beautiful and kind words on it!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29053402014-04-28T23:28:28+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00THIS FRIDAY! #bebold is OUT and I’ll be doing a wee online...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/09013657e43759768442a68bdb0625d4/tumblr_n4rifhStCM1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>THIS FRIDAY! #bebold is OUT and I’ll be doing a wee online house gig to celebrate. There will be alcohol! #music #online #ep #release</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29034762014-04-28T09:14:45+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00#BeBold artwork reveal number 2! It’s out on FRIDAY...<img src="//31.media.tumblr.com/791951feeaeb543a8c2d42f9ba63aa3a/tumblr_n4qewmvHxu1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>#BeBold artwork reveal number 2! It’s out on FRIDAY people!!!! #ep #music #ginger #gold</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29024342014-04-27T13:53:19+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00I LOVE this! I see red people! #gingerswithattitude #ginger...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/b2fc3a3e9c7aad8ceaffc038684c1be0/tumblr_n4ox4v7LY71tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>I LOVE this! I see red people! #gingerswithattitude #ginger #redhead #orange #bebold</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/29024352014-04-27T13:51:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00jamiedrew:
Shitty rig: literally duct taped a light to my...<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/0bcaff765d2f4906794ff9049f6420b5/tumblr_n4lu215XHu1rmqy26o1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p><a href="http://jamiedrew.tumblr.com/post/83846494891" class="tumblr_blog">jamiedrew</a>:</p>
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<p>Shitty rig: literally duct taped a light to my camera to shoot @timthebeast tonight.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://bit.ly/1ilrdsc">Instagram</a></p>
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<p>Always the profesh!</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28988482014-04-25T11:38:39+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00jamiedrew:
Stephanie Cohen
Steph is one of my favourite people...<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/f93510e078438f0edef1a549411ddf5c/tumblr_n487beVM3z1rmqy26o1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jamiedrew.tumblr.com/post/83121732976">jamiedrew</a>:</p>
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<p><a href="http://bit.ly/1hTbMYf"><strong>Stephanie Cohen</strong></a></p>
<p>Steph is one of my favourite people in the world. She was in <a href="http://bit.ly/1hTbMHE" rel="nofollow">that film that I made</a>! Anyway, she needed some new headshots, so here we are.</p>
<p>April 13, 2014 at 06:07PM</p>
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<p>Some wonderful work from Jamie Drew - PHOTOS ARE CRACKING PAL. Yes.</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28988492014-04-25T11:32:40+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00BE BOLD is out on the 2nd MAY! YES!
www.jamiedrew.co.uk<img src="//37.media.tumblr.com/2c004d07dc2b9e4d22501cc04e29d6cf/tumblr_n4l1agE8TO1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>BE BOLD is out on the 2nd MAY! YES!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamiedrew.co.uk" target="_blank">www.jamiedrew.co.uk</a></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28978962014-04-25T11:28:10+01:002014-04-25T11:28:54+01:00Business and Music<p><span></span></p>
<div>Good day to you! How are things? Have you had a fabulous week? I hope so. Plans for the weekend? </div>
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<div>Okay so over the past five weeks I have been studying. Not music! Ha! tried that one once. No…</div>
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<div>IN BUSINESS! </div>
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<div>Holy moly what? </div>
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<div>ME: “What do you study?”</div>
<div>THEM: “Business Management.”</div>
<div>ME: “Oh, wow, sound’s so interesting, business and stuff, with all the papers, and managing and that. Wow. Oh! Hey is that…? Sorry need to dash…”</div>
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<div>How wrong was I?! </div>
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<div>I want to say right now, business is the tits. The balls. The other body parts that are good. I am feeling bouncy and enthusiastic about all my business shit.</div>
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<div>Okay, I understand “business shit” doesn’t sound very ‘businessey’ but that’s ‘cos I found something else out. I am an entrepreneur. HELL YES. </div>
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<div>I am doing a course with the University of Maryland in Entrepreneurship and Brian Tracy, Dani Johnson, Warren Buffett and Dale Carnegie have all just changed my life. I am learning how to increase my productivity and self discipline as well as apply ALL this shit to my music career. And, I think, yes it might be, it is working! </div>
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<div>So I suppose this is:</div>
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<div>A. An apology if I ever zoned out if you have ever tried to talk to me about business management. Soz. </div>
<div>B. One of my usual “Hey, this is cool, I am doing this thing, listen to me” posts</div>
<div>C. And a chance to say the following…</div>
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<div>Just because you are a musician and doing what you love for a living does not mean people can take it from you for free. </div>
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<div>When you do a gig you trade your musical services AND your precious time. You don’t get that shit back. That trade makes you a business. </div>
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<div>Sometimes it is worth it for free, and you know, it’s not always about money, not at all. Maybe the venue is ace or you want to be part of something that is a bit bigger than yourself. I like that about London, lots of ‘scenes’ kicking around, and being part of a scene, some social capital, can be more beneficial than finance at times. Or, perhaps your trade is ‘time for prints’ with a photographer, or a session for a friend where you can use the recording for promo.</div>
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<div>The point I am trying to make is it is not a favour. It is a trade.</div>
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<div>It’s all business. Let’s rise up musos!</div>
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<div>R x</div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28892202014-04-22T15:48:00+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00BE BOLD is happening. 2nd of May! www.rosiebans.com<img src="//24.media.tumblr.com/a914bcf0b214fca4ea017d0efd73a16a/tumblr_n4ft4wEx5k1tzf0vao1_500.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><p>BE BOLD is happening. 2nd of May! www.rosiebans.com</p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28830102014-04-19T15:05:16+01:002017-01-14T00:20:01+00:00NEW BLOG POST: A day in the life of a function band!<span style="color:#000000;">Howdy Ho beauties!<br><br>So as you may or may not be aware I run and play in an incredible ceilidh and function band. This year our booking have sky rocketed and we are so lucky to be able to say we are one of the most in demand bands of the South East at the moment. (can you tell I am proud!?)<br><br>The wonderful musicians that play with us put in so much hard work and I thought a wee "Day in the life" blog was in order to let anyone that was interested see what else is involved in playing at a wedding or party!<br><br>I hope you enjoy the blog and if you do please comment below or head over to The Timorous Beasties and say hiya!<br>Rxxx</span><br><br><a href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A-day-in-the-life-blog_edited-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(72, 158, 213); text-decoration: none;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A-day-in-the-life-blog_edited-1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="280" style="margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border: none !important;" width="700" /></span></a>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">A day in the life of a Ceilidh and Function Band!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Have you ever booked a band before? For a party or a wedding? Perhaps you have just recently booked up your band or are in the process of searching for the perfect band for you?</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Have you ever wondered what it is the musicians get up to before they are presented on stage in front of you? How they prepare? How they warm up?</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Well, here is a little snap shot of behind the scenes of a busy London Ceilidh and function band, my band, The Timorous Beasties!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Today we are heading from London to play at the wonderful Jo and Dave’s wedding in Frome, Somerset. It is a long drive ahead and I am designated driver for the band. So first thing on the agenda for me is a good brekkie in my system. I get up at 8am and fuel with some eggs, toast and of course tea!</span></p>
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<a href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screen-Shot-2014-04-19-at-14.31.42.png" style="margin: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(72, 158, 213); text-decoration: none;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screen-Shot-2014-04-19-at-14.31.42-300x239.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="239" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; border: none !important;" width="300" /></span></a>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">After getting ready, making up my packed lunch for the journey and warming up my voice I head out to pick up the “Beastie Bus” from the garage. It’s a 7 seater MPV, spacious, luxurious (although it does take all four of us to actually get all the gear into the boot, and to make it STAY in the boot!)</span></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 4px 5px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 0.9em; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; line-height: 17px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color:#000000;">These boots are made for walking...to the garage...</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">I make my way from the garage and pick up the band members en route, by the time we are all in the van it is 2.30pm (London traffic!) and we are ready to hit the motorway! After a brief discussion, whilst on a roundabout, regarding the best route to take we opt for the M4 and head out towards the west!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Now it’s pit stop time! We get ourselves parked up and head inside Reading Services. Being in a function band not only means you get to play in some of the most exceptional and beautiful wedding venues in the country but you also get to experience a vast majority of the motorway services as well. (My personal favourite? Well, it has to be Welcome Break on the M3 between J4a and J5!).</span></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 4px 5px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 0.9em; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; line-height: 17px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color:#000000;">A healthy packed lunch...and a sneaky wee choc bar too!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Another two hours drive and we finally reach our destination at 6pm, Orchardleigh House, Frome.</span></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 4px 5px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 0.9em; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; line-height: 17px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Orchadleigh House</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">WOW! What a venue! the whole manor house has been rented for the evening and the one thing that is all on our minds at this point is, dinner! Our lovely clients have laid on a brilliant spread for us, stew! To top it off we get pudding as well, always grateful received and quickly demolished!</span></p>
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<a href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_2782.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(72, 158, 213); text-decoration: none;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_2782-300x300.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; border: none !important;" width="300" /></span></a>
<p class="wp-caption-text" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 4px 5px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 0.9em; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; line-height: 17px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Believe it or not, that's his happy face!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Once we eat, we get changed, set up, soundcheck and then wait for our cue to go one stage. I find a cosy little room in the manor to warm up my voice again. The sounds one makes whilst warming up are unusual at best however very necessary!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">It takes around two hours to set everything up and sound check and our performance time for the night is 8.30pm. It is quite usual for the dinner service at a wedding to run a little later than originally planned so we always make sure we arrive nice and early, set up and prepare for any situation. It’s a perfect excuse for me to explore and take some pics of the beautiful venue!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_2784.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(72, 158, 213); text-decoration: none;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//www.thetimorousbeasties.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_2784-300x225.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" style="margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; border: none !important;" width="300" /></span></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">THE GIG!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">This is it, this is what we have all been preparing for. It’s the moment I have been organising with our clients to make sure it is just perfect. What a blast! The dance floor was packed all night long and everyone was exhausted by the end! Job done, as they say!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">The gig finished at midnight and we pack up all our gear, get back into the “Beastie Bus” and set oof on the journey back to London!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">What a night! I arrive home at 5am after dropping off the guys and lay my head down to a well deserved rest after a brilliant night of playing music!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">If you would like to know more about what is involved with being in a band, or perhaps looking to book up a ceilidh band please do get in touch at info @ thetimorousbeasties.com or connect with us on </span><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/thetimorousbeasties" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and </span><a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/timthebeastie" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;">Twitter</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color:#000000;">by Rosie Bans </span></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28773272014-04-17T09:07:19+01:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00Tour Dates Released! <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Howdy ho folks!<br><br>I am super happy and chuffed to bits to be able to share some of our tour dates with you! We (<a contents="Anna MacDonald" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.annamacdonaldmusic.com" target="_blank">Anna MacDonald</a>, <a contents="Mike Nisbet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/nisbetmike" target="_blank">Mike Nisbet</a> and myself!) Will be jumping all around the UK, from London to Skye, and popping over to Europe for the whole month of June. Actually pissing it with excitement!<br><br>We really hope to see some of you there, it would mean the world to be able to share our music with you, and get to know you! <br><br>We are still a looooong way until we have finished the booking process however this is where we are at so far!<br> </p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">MAY</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">23 - LONDON, Torriano Bar, Kentish Town LAUNCH GIG!!!</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">24 - BRISTOL, The Imp</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">26 - BRISTOL, Mr Wolf's</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">28 - NORWICH - The Blueberry</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">30 - MANCHESTER, Timperley Tavern</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">31 - BIRMINGHAM - ORT Cafe</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">JUNE</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">5 - ST ANNE'S, The Pavilion</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">6 - OBAN, House gig</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">7 - GLASGOW, House gig</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">8 - FORT WILLIAM, House Gig</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">10 - CRIANLARICH, Crianlarich Hotel</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">12 - SKYE, House Gig</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">26 - BREMEN, GERMANY, noon</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><br>If you are around during any of these dates, and enjoy shitty banter then why not pop down! A lot of the shows are free, and all you will need to do is put up with us for a few hours. Promise! hehehe!!!<br><br>See you soon!!! <br><br>xxxx</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;"><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/b5beb9a33af6d78b714e14eb39ece5a300120e30/original/woot-9th-april.jpg?1397721995" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/28383652014-04-02T16:46:09+01:002023-12-10T16:59:06+00:00My five top tips for "Booking a DIY tour”!<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Calm it Janet! I know! I feel ya! It's so stressful getting a DIY tour together, especially when you doing it alone. BUT HAVE NO FEAR! You are not actually alone!</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-family: Arial; letter-spacing: 0px;">I am, right this minute, booking up my third tour and man, I always forget how hard it is. But it's worth it. So worth it.</span>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">A few people have been asking me "Do you have a booker?”, "do you have a tour manager?". The answer to the last two questions is simple. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Yes. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Yes, I have a booker and yes I have a tour manager. It's actually the same person that does both jobs. She is also the lady that drives the tour van, styles me, updates my social media, keeps me in check and makes sure I am not eating too bad on the road and that I get enough sleep…SHE…IS ME!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">I have a few tips I'd like to share, incase there is anyone reading this in the same position I was in three years ago where I thought I NEEDED management to do ANYTHING in this industry. Three years of experience, touring, practise, getting it oh so wrong, and going along to loads of training and industry events has taught me one thing…</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">You NEED to be able to do it yourself. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Organise your own shit, get on the phone, book the shows, get in the car, drive, sing, sleep, repeat.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">So, here are my five top tips for "Booking a DIY tour"</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1. GET EXPERIENCE PLAYING LIVE. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/901dfd68741dff24e07fcd04158aa5244dbd598b/medium/screen-shot-2014-04-02-at-16-41-09.png?1396453355" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br>I mean it. I know it seems like a no brainer but you will be thrown into so many different situations every night. Mysteriously vanishing sound engineers (although you were convinced you'd booked one), set times changing last minute ("the first band was a no show, get on stage, you have a 20min set and a 2 second change over, hurry up!"), faulty equipment, an empty room, a ridiculously PACKED room...anything could happen. You need to play your absolute best performance night after night and so must gain the focus, through experience, to stay on point and ready for anything.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Experience playing live will allow you to:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">- learn how talk to promoters and venue staff. It's all about people. PEOPLE book you, PEOPLE pay you and PEOPLE listen to your music. Get good at people.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">- understand your own music better, which in turn, allows you to book better shows tailored to your genre and style</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">- get to grips with how a live music venue works, that includes everything from on stage equipment to how they run their booking office!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">- craft a killer live show.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">That's live. That's life. Having a good, solid bank of go-to memories stored up from all your live experiences prepares you for the worst and best situations! Take it all in with a smile, a deep breath and remember why you just traveled 500 miles to play a 30 min show for some food, beer and £50.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><br><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2. ENHANCE YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/82dac0dcae29d1189dc7f86a7aa59d009992fbbe/medium/screen-shot-2014-04-02-at-16-40-29.png?1396453396" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Just like I mentioned before, it's all about people. It can be daunting getting in touch with venues. Especially ones that have a fantastic reputation of putting on well known bands. So daunting in fact that you may not even get in touch in the first place? </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Remove the image of a big, dark, scary venue, full of expectant promoters, managers and staff. Flip it! Turn them all into your best friend. Speak to them like you knew them long ago and are so glad to be hearing from them again. Be grateful they answered the phone and took your call, they will FEEL that and you are more likely to win them over and get a sweet set time on a fantastic bill because you asked them kindly, and with some passion in your voice. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Do some background searching on each venue you’d love to play at. Make a list. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Find out how they like to receive music from enquiring bands. Usually this involves NO MP3 attachments that clog up their inbox and annoy them, especially if it clearly states on their site “NO MP3 ATTACHMENTS”. A perfect way to not get a gig! Add this info to your list. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Lastly, write a paragraph of information, a little bit about yourself and some links to your music online, and embed that into each email. Use their first name, tell them if you have played in the area before, and how it went and what you can offer them in terms of audience, ticket sales and of course your excellent well crafted music! </span><br><br><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">4. TREAT IT LIKE IT IS YOU JOB. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/1d799809585130de5bc3a47c766f54a0e37eb1c9/medium/screen-shot-2014-04-02-at-16-39-30.png?1396453453" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />It is your job! It takes a large investment of time and money, to go on tour. The booking process of the tour is exactly the same. Get your ‘tour booking agent’ hat on, and allocate a decent amount of hours to invest into making sure all your links work, your website is up to date as well as your social media. Just like a job, expect to be paid. Once bookings are coming in start leading with your terms of payment and your rider. Depending on the venue they may or may not be able to supply you with this but if you don’t ask you don’t get.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Ask your fans if they have any suggestions for you to play, then take the time to connect with this venue. The chances are the venue and promoter will check you out online before even replying to your email. If you have fans in the area who are actively involved in your career, and this is obvious from your social media activity, that benefits everyone involved. So go right now, ask one of your long term fans how they are today and start talking!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">5. KEEP ORGANISED. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5fbc5b1d89dc458c10f06135d6e1bc6f0cca8984/medium/screen-shot-2014-04-02-at-16-36-28.png?1396453039" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br>All you need is a pen, paper and a strategy. Mind map it, spreadsheet it, colour code that shit, however you do it keep it simple for you to be able to see and plot your progress. It can sometimes feel like you are getting nowhere, or that no one is getting back to you but every ‘no’ is a step closer to a ‘yes’. And that first “Sure, we’d love to have you play” is the ball rolling! </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">I hope these tips helped you out in some way! Each artist has their own style of doing things, if you are not organised how about asking a pal who is to come on board and help you? In return you could offer to do their housework! Whatever it takes, no excuses, get typing and get yourself on the road. You will be so glad you did! <br><br>Jump over to <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://%20www.facebook.com/rosiebans" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and let me know what you though of my five top tips for "Booking a DIY tour”!! </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">www.facebook.com/rosiebans</span></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/26010242014-02-18T17:58:52+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00UNIT 8cSOOOOOO! Last night I played a show at Unit 8c...a new night/venue/space in North London! It's a BEAUTIFUL warehouse, warm and airy, and last night it was filled with funky music vibes, amazing live art, gorgeous people and LOVE! LOTS OF LOVE!!<br><br>I will be helping organise this night with the hope of it becoming a more permanent fixture on the London gigging scene. Private. Intimate. Homely. and music for music's sake. Art for art's sake. That's it!<br><br>Some photos of last night. x<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/accfbd205eba4c3f179e6f92d80554c079c7f934/original/1609852-10153828727930398-1953601050-n.jpg?1392746007" class="size_l justify_center border_" />BEVERLEY ISAACS - Live Art<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/29d01434a40d14b037d606f34c78bfb453153821/original/1620695-10153828727650398-1501683707-n.jpg?1392746008" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Audience!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4c6b1b50953105154eecc390e1b243e59b45467a/original/1622879-10153828728155398-2055384362-n.jpg?1392746080" class="size_l justify_center border_" />MERCY - Alternative Pop<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/110b74426a824feb1fbc0ac31838c81960786291/original/1888587-10153828725690398-840470083-n.jpg?1392746080" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Izo FitzRoy and The Royal Bastards - BALLSY SOUL! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/b8e2ff37ffa3b1a5e743a3bd2e8eaf0abf784baa/original/1920630-10153828727245398-2009229593-n.jpg?1392746151" class="size_l justify_center border_" />JADE ANOUKA - Spoken Word!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/07145517abc6a5a5b76f2296d0d41ab0693d72d5/original/1932389-10153828726685398-1964283343-n.jpg?1392746152" class="size_l justify_center border_" />MIKE NISBET - You should be familiar with the mrs by now! x<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/b09565e06f2507b43f36a2f9e37f910fc1b15082/original/1900130-10153828725005398-1531642476-n.jpg?1392746082" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ccfd95fc7d5df50e6dff547bd497652793269790/original/cover1.jpg?1392746282" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Live art by Beverley Isaacs<br><br>xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/25451282014-02-08T20:10:12+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00House shows, artPACKT and gigs!Hello!!<br><br>WELL this week has been pretty mental, I have been glued to my computer tour planning, editing my E.P. and organising promo for the upcoming release. It's all good times, but busy times! <br><br>So far we have three house gigs in the diary, and on the look out for more so if you are interested send us an email to artpacktlondon@gmail.com.<br><br>You might be wondering wtf is this artPACKT?! Well, as there are three of us heading off on tour we thought it'd be nice to start a little collective name for the three gingers. We really enjoy being involved in each other's career and now we have a sort of umbrella name to it. The whole essence is to make good art, making a promise and keeping it real. No bullshit. So artPACKT was born! It's an open club by the way, if you want to be involved and part of it it's all yours, just send me an email :) <br><br>Here is a wee promo video we have put together for the upcoming tour:<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xF-RyDD6VCI" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/xF-RyDD6VCI/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xF-RyDD6VCI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>And a pic of our lovely mugs :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/06970367ddd645694d4144eebb0d3e9017fe8b35/original/artpackt.jpg?1391890002" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>YES WE SMILE - except for mike, he has gas issues. :) (He's gonna kill me!!)<br><br>SO! IN OTHER NEWS! <br><br>I mentioned in my handwritten post that I was planning a gig with the wonderful <a contents="Izo FitzRoy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.izofitzroy.co.uk">Izo FitzRoy</a> so it's happening on Monday 17th of Feb!! CANNOT WAIT...! We have...<br><br>Live music<br>Live ART! <br>Spoken word <br><br>and photographers, other arty types all in a beautiful warehouse setting. We will be live tweeting and I will be love blogging on the night so I will keep you up to date!!<br><br>That's it for now, back to my Saturday night!!! xxx<br><br>LOVE xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/25282032014-02-05T21:36:31+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00Would you like to host a show in your house?!Hey guys! I am heading off on tour from the 24th May - 27th June. We are in the process of booking things up so would like to put out the word..<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/36955bf5894b4d66c7486a7797396940535326ac/original/house-concert-hosts-fin.jpg?1391636163" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/24996232014-01-31T16:42:34+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00My E.P. "BE BOLD" is out on May 2nd!!!!!!!<span class="font_large">HELLO! HELLO E.P.!!!! <br><br>MAY 2nd put it in your diaries... it's coming! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/68f7bb2d13ee06b254f992d8aa076e26ca50bf64/original/e-p-announcement.jpg?1391186542" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/24847762014-01-29T11:21:16+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00ONLINE HOUSE GIG! 30th Jan 2014!TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!! I am playing an online house gig on UStream.tv. I have played a handful of these before and they are always sooooo much fun, and a great laugh! Tomorrow will be hosted by the WONDERFUL Anna MacDonald. You may know her from the ginger beasties tour that we done in 2012 - what a great time we had!! So tune in at 8pm and plea say hello!!!<br><br>R xxxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f23fafb43847e3132f2f09c6ba11106e0b78530d/original/house-gig-30-jan.jpg?1390994464" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/24795052014-01-28T15:53:45+00:002023-12-10T17:02:56+00:00THE BLOG GODS!Have not been on my side recently. Nuh UH. On Friday I headed into Stratford with the intentions of pounding a whole day out on the old laptop, blog included, before my gig that night. I bought my culpa, got settled in, opened the laptop AAAAAAAAND...... then it died. At that EXACT moment I remembered I had forgot to pack the charger. All was not lost! I had my phone with me, although limited I can still do various bits and bobs, emails on it. NO. NO I COULDN'T. cos that ran out of battery too and the I also didn't have the charger. MASSIVE HUGE JUICY FAIL. The weekend was a little insane what with it being Burn's night on Saturday. The band played an ace gig on Sat night for Arthritis Care at The Victory Services Club on Edgeware road - it was sweaty and super fun! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/298eccfbe8c6edcdc443a4d5ed4fd1b82808b95f/original/1511666-665155116880386-1812350161-n.jpg?1390924230" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So as I was sans devices I wrote an acoustic blog post. I have digified it for your reading pleasure :) Don't slag my writing :) <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4037af347a7ba31d3d1c7a7879f1726923f7829a/original/image-1.jpeg?1390924362" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/9db93a836b3507cc346342f9f33efd6c1c4b6968/original/image.jpeg?1390924371" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So I will be seeing you all on the 30th for the online house gig with Anna and Mike :) And more info about mine and Izo's evening of arty muso lady joy coming soon! <br><br>Mucho love bubbles! <br>R xxxxxx<br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/23401842014-01-07T10:33:25+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00Comparison is the thief of joy.It makes you sick in the head. Let it go and be yourself, be true and show love to others. It will all work out :) x<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/218a0d93c31fa4fcc4bd9e03c1bf5058021d0326/original/comparison.jpg?1389090769" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/23304512014-01-05T11:37:43+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!I don't believe it's been over a month since my last post! That's a sure fire sign that I have been busy as hell! <br><br>So I want to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope this year brings you all the magic that you wish for! Here is my magic right here. A rainbow on a grey west coast Scottish beach with a beautiful handsome man, who also happens to be my boyf. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0ff07ad4c4308b91c033410980e7f745c612c003/original/mikey-beach.jpg?1388921277" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I don't feel like this year is a 'new' year as I am still working on the album, this record has tied both years together and I just see it all as Work in Progress. My life is Work in Progress. This album is and always will be Work in Progress. Never claiming to be prefect, accepting all mistakes that I make and constantly trying to become a better more balanced person. I am getting there one day at a time, and that is the absolute best any of us can do - one day at a time!<br><br>I spent the last two weeks in Scotland. Initially I was so happy to be home, and then the inevitable itch came. The fire burning under my feet. I needed London again. I needed to breathe it in, feel it's skin, let it flood my senses again. Scotland is beautiful, it will always be my home. My heart belongs to Glasgow after all! But London, it's like the slick, street wise, clued up stylish cousin of Scotland. Maybe not cousin, friend of a friend perhaps. Maybe soon to be divorced? Who knows! Either way it takes me to go home to realise I genuinely do love living here. Although it pisses me the fuck off on a regular basis, kinda like family, we still love them flaws and all.<br> <br>I am outside St. Paul's right now on a Sunday morning. THE BELLS! They have been goin mental for the past hour, it's amazing. So much noise! So much life, so many people all different kinds from different places. I love this city.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0b2c0e3d488525062905e8b8a2a824a43c26fbc7/original/st-pauls.jpg?1388921609" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> St. Pauls. This is actually right outside the door of the cafe I am in.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/783a7ea5434e889b5f0074c30099230a49914647/original/artigiano.jpg?1388921655" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So ALBUM NEWS! I HAVE A TITLE - but I won't tell you quite yet...actually I kind of already have told you secretly in this blog ;) The last recording session is on Tuesday. I need a good mix engineer - if anyone knows anybody hit me up!<br><br>Anyway, I want to tell you all my 2014 plans...HERE THEY ARE! DUM DUM DUUUMMM...<br><br>- Release Album <br>- Tour UK and Europe<br>- Learn how to do the splits. Seriously. <br>- Write two new songs per month. The one a week thing is way too much for my life. Two a month means I have two albums by the end of the year. Maybe one shit one and one good one. I just NEED to keep writing once this album is out. Constant Creation.<br>- Take my fitness to the next level mainly meaning do some proper challenges this year. I have a few yoga flows and poses I want to nail by the end of the year. BRING ON THE CROW.<br><br>Lastly, my biggest plan ever...y'all ready...I am so fucking rock and roll...<br><br>I plan to give myself more <em>time, sleep, rest, and healthy food</em> this year. Most of all I will give myself and others PATIENCE. Patience. Patience.<br><br>Thanks for reading, I hope to see you on my musical travels this year! <br><br>Much love R xxxxxx<br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/21362212013-11-30T09:23:50+00:002017-01-14T00:20:00+00:00HAPPY ST ANDREWS DAY!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/caecdf8559d4953d626d66985b627a9bf3c1ce78/original/st-andys-day.jpg?1385802926" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Happy St Andrew's Day everyone! There is a bitter sweet feel to the day because of the tragedy at The Clutha Vaults Pub in Glasgow last night, three people are feared dead and over 30 are in hospital. I used to play in the Clutha around once a month with a duo I was in during University. We were called Indigo Blue and played covers, it was through those years I really started learning how to do this music thing! My thoughts and love are with everyone affected by what's happened.<br><br>Today I am off to play a CEILIDH! Of course I am! It's St Andrew's Day! We are heading into central London (Marylebone to be exact) to play for a couple of hours. I am really excited about tonight! If you don't already know, St. Andrew's Day and Burns Night are the two big dates on the Ceilidh Calendar... HAGGIS NEEPS AND TATTIES ALL ROUND!<br><br>So, I have some album updates...<br><br>I have THREE sessions left in the studio and then that's it. Done. No more recording. This big slog will be over. I have slowly forged away week after week getting the sounds down and now I can see the finish line. Well, a mile marker at least. I still have a bit to go BUT will be planning my 2014 summer tour come January so look out for updates. There will be a wee tour page popping up too with more info.<br><br>I hope everyone has a fab weekend!!! I am OFF on Sunday (YEY!) so this is my last working day of the week. Fun times :)<br><br>HAPPY ST ANDREWS DAY!!!!<br><br>xxxxxxxxxxxxxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/20670032013-11-18T13:24:22+00:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00Three free daysOh my god, I've discovered this new thing right, it involves not doing anything and it's totally amazing!<br><br>Last week I had a fit - I looked at my calandar and saw I had three, THREE! days where there was nothing scheduled in. I pure freaked my nut man! It genuinely put the fear in my heart. What will I do? How will I cope? WHY HAVE I NO WORK?! Then after a breif lie down and a little chocolate I composed myself and saw it for what it is. FREE TIME. Time I can use however the hell I want! I chose to use it meeting up with friends, spending time with my boyfriend like an actual real life couple, baking, cooking, eating, walking, reading, ignoring my inbox (hard, but oh so good!). I actually crammed a lot into those three free days, they felt like a gift I was given and I totally enjoyed them! <br><br>So this week I have decided to abandon my usual self made schedule (i print out a timetable every week, and block in my daily activities, even when I am going to make lunch... I know, I am anal like that) and just make a list of three things I want to get done each day, and that's it. Once they are done I am done, and the time that's left is mines again. This blog is number 2 of 3 on today's list, and it's only 1pm.<br><br>Anyway, i thought i'd share my revelation with you, you don't need to be constanly feeling like you are running out of time, you can kinda make it stand still if you just stop what you are doing and breathe for a little bit. Things can always wait, and by taking a step back you reframe it all. Those pesky emails are NOT the most important thing in your life they CAN wait. Ahhhhhhhh....NOICE!<br><br>I have FOUR (eeeek) session left on the album. Only four and then the recording is all done. I can feel 2013 drawing in, like drawing the curtains on a cold November night, making everything cosy, warm and safe. I can't wait until I get bakc home for Christmas, share time with my loved ones and I am making a vow right now to use my time with a little more heart, i need to connect with more people and take the reigns off every now and then :)<br><br>I will leave you all with this...THE CHRISTMAS BUNTING. My and my good friend Lousie (<a contents="who is playing a show at the London Jazz festival TONIGHT!! &nbsp;Please check out this amazing talented woman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.louisedodds.com" target="_blank">who is playing a show at the London Jazz festival TONIGHT!! Please check out this amazing talented woman</a>!) started on this bunting last night!! Updates on instagram (@rosiebans)! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/1d3343bbad007276bb4a16ab1e2f8c4c0c5bdc3f/original/photo-9.jpg?1384781047" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Thanks for reading!!! Talk soon pals xxxxx<br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/19832712013-11-04T15:22:42+00:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00WHAT A WEEKEND!AMAZING! Holy shit! Today has been slowly ticking by, my brain coming back to life after being blown by amazingly friendly strangers who are now friends, unbelievable music, fantastic banter, the tastiest chocolate I have ever consumed and a free bottle of wine. I have had a fucking belter of a weekend.<br><br>On Saturday we headed up north to the Brum! Myself, <a contents="Mike Nisbet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mikenisbet.com" target="_blank">Mike Nisbet</a> and <a contents="Fit and the Conniptions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.conniptions.org" target="_blank">Fit and the Conniptions</a> packed ourselves into my wee clio and scooted up the M40 to the house of Marcus, our host for the evening. Once arrived we were promptly presented with some 9% fine ale, cider, CHOCOLATE (OH MAN, I think I need a blog post soley about this stuff) and a vast array of cheeses and tasty cheese infused breads. WE WERE SO HAPPY! Sitting talking with someone you have never met but feel you already know (thanks internets) is a surreal and amazing experience. So we talked and drank. Then to the gig. Faced with a LOVELY bunch of folk, all with smiles on their faces and also willing to partake in banter. My fav kinda people. Then someone whipped out the Millies cookies. I had four. WINNING AT LIFE!<br><br>Mike and Wayne played beautiful, intimate and funny sets with roaring applause from all of us! We felt part of the gang so THANK YOU MARCUS!! Thanks to all your friends too (and mum!) you made us feel so welcome in your home, I loved our long chat together putting the world to rights yesterday morning too! <br><br><br> <div style="text-align: center; "><span class="font_xl">THANK YOU!!</span></div><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/06a3283e33a62b986f8d99959978159f4f5aba60/original/1424306-659368330770549-1039485515-n.jpg?1383577699" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>
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<div>So then onto last night, Sunday at The Boogaloo! Arriving in true Bans style, joggies, trainers, hair like a burst couch, classy. I was dog tired and hungy after our long drive and late night but ready to rock the shit outta it! I rocked that shit so hard I actually cried. For real, salt came out my eye balls. But I was soon cheered up with what was to follow!!! I have been told about <a contents="Dana Immanuel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://danaimmanuel.com" target="_blank">Dana Immanuel</a> a bunch of times before and never had the chance to witness in real life - what a fucking brilliant writer and performer! I was sooked into each song, I WAS THERE! So watch this space as I will hopefully be stealing the lovely lady herself to play at the next house gig! YUS! <br><br>AHHHH lastly, we ended the night with a footstomping Yaldi set. I've told you about Yaldi before, we are a weird bunch of musos, don't remeber how it happened but we became some sort of Jewish, Scottish, Blues fringed band :) <a contents="Cosmo House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CosmoHouseMusic" target="_blank">Cosmo House</a>, who feature on my album, make up 2/3 us with Wayne (Fit and the Conniptions) taking bass duties. <a contents="Duncan Menzies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.duncanmenzies.com" target="_blank">Duncan Menzies</a>, again you all know him by now, the hairy fiddler, and Kaya Labonte-Hurst on drums. My keyboard broke which rounded off the whole night nicely. ROCK AND FUCKING ROLL!!!!<br><br>UPCOMING GIGS!!! See you soon!! xxxxx<br> <p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Reprise Stamp'; color: rgb(255, 251, 185); min-height: 12px; "> </p>
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<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529271273825143/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/cc7cca2826d61be8b9cd83c6dbd3b392dbc5b97e/medium/1399521-10153392195130398-1466220787-o.jpg?1383578498" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br><br> </div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/19746612013-11-02T09:36:29+00:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00House gigs and the likes :)Howdy! <br><br>Last night's gig at the Regal Room was pretty cool! It was LADIES NIGHT! An all female line up! YES. Not that I have anything aginst boys it's just, you know, women are better. Generally.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/84d9e0fe58d6cc3dfe16b0ff32a14ef918d1da01/original/rosie1.jpg?1383384933" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I was on the bill with three other acts, all really fucking good, all really talented and different. I got everyones details (which doesn't always happen!) and so endethed a good night. eth. ed. YEY!<br><br>TONGHTA! I am heading to Birmingham to play a house gig. YUS! It's my first non-at home, house gig. By that I mean, it's my first house gig I've played that's not in my own wee hoose. The extent of my lazieness really prevails through that sentence. But yeah, we are taking a road trip mofos! It's myself, <a contents="Mike Nisbet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mikenisbet.com" target="_blank">Mike Nisbet</a> and <a contents="Fit and the Conniptions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.conniptions.org" target="_blank">Fit and the Conniptions</a> on the bill tonight. There will be photos, there will be whisky, there will be fun Brum times.<br><br>Novemeber. What do you have for me? Mare shows! - always nice, as well as installment THREE of online gig in Rosie's gaff! We have some uber talent playing at the next one so be sure to keep your ear to the ground. or computer.<br><br>Talk soon doooodes!!! RxxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/19554382013-10-30T16:22:31+00:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00TONIGHT! Rosie Bans LIVE at The Betsy Trotwood<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/95f494b87aa883421ceb5306fac1829316be6fb2/original/mustered.jpg?1383150080" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Hello everyone!<br><br>I am playing tonight at The Betsy Trotwood (what a wonderful name!) for a great night called Mustered. Check out the Facebook plage <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529045437183115/?fref=ts" target="_blank">HERE</a><br><br>It's cheap as chips and will be a great night of spoken word and music! <br><br>I have a few gigs this week - it's so much fun cramming them all in together! :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/8091f14bbf1066ee811fb8eb571c0e2492bf246d/original/screen-shot-2013-10-28-at-11-26-58.png?1383150140" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/19461062013-10-29T10:32:51+00:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00Cheers Big Ears! :)<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/79e34e7323eaa817652972b0a20b59dbda55062e/original/1382925-10153390177880398-835968658-n.jpg?1383042718" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Holy shitballs! I am in the studio just now and had to just update you on the progress. SMILEY FACES ALL ROUND.</span><br> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">I am super chuffed with everything and how it’s going THANK YOU to all who has helped me this far, there is like a huge list I will get round to publishing in the near future. I am pretty fucking lucky to know such great and generous people. Generous with their time, energy, love, creative input, advice and friendship. I am seriously grateful.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Also thank you to all the bams in my life cos this album is for you too, it’s about you, it’s for all the bad times I’ve had that have somehow morphed into the best times I’ve had. It’s for the folk that twisted up my insides, made me doubt my sanity, gave me migraines and made me sick. It’s them that lead me to meditation, to self improvement, and them that have changed my life. It’s for the heartbreak I self inflicted and for the family ties I have severed and somehow painfully renewed. This album is from me for you. I love you all.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">PEACE xxxxx</span></p>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/18913792013-10-21T11:13:34+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00Live online House Gig TONIGHT!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/dd6e35419a4f69e16299e1667212e66528859f97/original/house-gig-2.jpg?1382350307" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Tonight I am teaming up with Mike Nisbet and Anna MacDonald to play a house show live from my flat! You will be able to tune into the show tonight from your own house, it's the new going out. <br><br>So check my <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Twitter.com/rosiebans">Twitter</a> at about 7.30pm for the link and we will see you there!!<br><br>Rosie xxxxRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/18390732013-10-12T09:30:33+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00GIG 12th Oct - Proud CamdenHowdy ho folkies! <br><br>I am sitting in bed with a cuppa, munching on my homemade granola. SERIOUSLY GOOD SATURDAY MORNING VIBES.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/24e669dac55ef8955f8649295997c9d68402f61f/original/image-20.jpeg?1381566241" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>I've been searching for a brekkie that a) has NO raisins in it (cos they are the rankest thing on this earth) and b) has chocolate but no added sugar...so here we are. Problem is that I just can't stop eating it. Very more-ish. <br><br>I am playing TODAY at Proud Camden at 1.30pm, so if you are around you should pop in as it is free and a pretty cool venue. It's a gallery, with a 'walk through' kinda vibe. Doesn't feel at all like a gig. And it is so LONDONY! When I first moved down three years ago Camden gave me some serious tourist shivers, and I still get it to this day. Probably because the only time I am there is to gig or show visiting friends and family the Camden sights! <br><br>So yeah, today is the first of a wee stream of gigs coming up<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4192c68deda662ae195f75b3dcb11f4b189f96ed/large/rosie-header1.jpg?1381566523" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>YEY! See you soon, have an ace weekend peeps! xxxx<br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/18216202013-10-10T01:13:04+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00BAKING! and gigs.Howdy peeps! <br><br>How are y'all doing?! I hope well :)<br><br>It is 1am, I am just finished a late night Pilates workout (MY ARMS ARE DYING!) and now, of course, I am a little buzzy...hence blog!<br><br>So today I spend most of my time baking (HIGH FIVE TO ANY OTHER BUDDING CAKE MAKERS OUT THERE!). *DISCLAIMER* I am shite at baking.<br><br>Look what I made!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/419b7483501f128e51c8fd9cf77c4c6cf04adc0b/original/photo-2.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Cinnamon rolls (OH MAN, SOOOO GOOD!) A little to browned on the top but still tasty.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/1051af8b5fc070460c689596ad31295a0ebf2801/original/photo-4.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Raspberry and Blackberry Buttermilk Cake (AGAIN, DELISH!)<br><br>OH OH and the best....<br><br>I BAKED BREAD!!! No photo, as well, emm, most of it is gone. So I needed a day to get back to myself. I have been a little run down with the cold and just the thought of touching the computer made me feel slightly spewey. So I listened to myself and baked my wee heart out. And now I feel so much better for it :)<br><br>I have a run of shows coming up too now, here they are! Most are free, some I require the gringo from you but it's all for a good cause - Rosie's anti homeless fund.<br><br><span class="font_large">12/10 - Proud Camden // Camden // 1.30pm // Free<br><br>21/10 - Live Stream House Gig @ Rosie's Gaff! (Link TBC) // Online<br><br>31/10 - TCP Mustered No.9 // The Betsey Trotwood // 8pm // £5<br><br>01/11 - Proud Camden // Camden // 3pm // Free<br><br>01/11 - Regal Room // Hammersmith // 7pm // Free<br><br>02/11 - House Gig Hosted by Marcus // Birmingham // Invite only<br><br>03/11 - Originals set // Boogaloo // Highgate // £3<br><br>03/11 - Playing as part of Yaldi (Ceilidh/Kelzmer/Folk Band) // Boogaloo // Highgate // £3<br><br>06/11 - The White Lion // Streatham // 7pm // Free</span><br><br>So if you are in the area, you know what to do! I promise banter and music! Speaking of which, I have a new video for you this week. Stay tuned!<br><br>LOVE!!! xxxxx<br><br>P.S. if anyone wants any Cinnamon Rolls hit me up. I've got a fair few to shift! <br><br><br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/16992542013-09-25T00:51:20+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00How I function (band).The leaves are turning, it's well and truly Autumn! I love this season! <br><br>I have been gigging loads this summer and autumn with <a contents="The Timorous Beasties" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com" target="_blank">The Timorous Beasties</a>. If you don't know already, the Beasties are a Scottish ceilidh band that I run with <a contents="Duncan Menzies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.duncanmenzies.com" target="_blank">Duncan Menzies</a>. We have had some ace gigs the last wee while, from Alderney to The House of Lords. Meeting tons of cool folk, and seeing couples IN LOVE! <br><br>I had a conversation with one of my singing students recently about marriage and love. There is something so infectious about being around people in love! And it is fantastic, and very satisfying to be an actual part of someone else's big day. I feel privileged to be let in to this special environment, where everyone is just pouring out love!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e4f49d4e4046aa574a6615ebae3f60bb13756851/original/promo-four.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>That said, every now and then we get clients that make the day pass with difficulty. This is when it really feels like work! I am contracted to provide entertainment through music, and do so in a professional manner. I am paid to be part of the fabric of their wedding day, to make sure everyone has a good time! I try my absolute hardest to do this however sometimes i think people forget that a band is a bunch of HUMANS playing together. <br><br>I gravitate towards the friendly and informal. To treat the clients as if they were actual friends of mines, this makes my job great fun as I genuinely get excited and am truly happy for them, that they have found love and are happy. Like, I hardly know my clients really but still, there is something about my job that cuts through all that 'getting to know you' and hits straight to the heart. I absolutely love it. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/538e8abfbdf62502ea7c8f5033d31f1fcae76949/original/dsc3633.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Some muso pals of mines have a hard time understanding how I can find any joy at all from 'not playing my own music', but it's way more than that. It's people. it's love. Playing in a function band is a great way for a musician to really get their craft pinned down, to keep their playing on top and for me as a band leader it's a great way of practising how to approach strangers for work, promote a band, deal with venue, be a manager, run a band and it's fantastic practise of playing arrangements on the fly - something I personally LOVE doing. And having to do it all in as professional a manner as possible keeps me on my toes and accountable. Also, I have hard as steel stamina. GET IT ROON YE!<br><br>You are in control of your own life. You can twist and bend most situations in your life to work for you, how you want them. Even bad situations, use them to build your resistance to rejection or to practise self control when angry or frustrated. Take the skill you need to keep doing the things you love. If you work in a coffee shop perhaps use the time you have to get better at talking to the public, an amazing sill to have as a musician. The public are all potential fans. Sell your next show with their cup of tea. Get to know them. <br><br>Don't complain, don't explain. No one is special, we are all equal, made of the same stuff.<br><br>Apart for the band I also work as a pianist/singer. I am sure I have blogged about this weird job before. It is totally weird. It might not sound it but it's mad the things you see and the people you meet. Working for only two or three hours a night. Some nights I am the absolute centre of attention and sometimes I am as important as a fucking beige wall! Who knows what kind of night it will be? Either way I have to bring my game. If it's a rowdy night I have to keep up the party atmosphere, if it's dying on it's arse i keep my head still and balanced and play it by ear (pardon the pun)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/316337429453d4ee44d5c96321f51fe34a433a2b/original/testimonial-italians.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>A few years ago I'd come home super bummed out. "No one was listening" , " i might as well not be playing at all". But I know now that's not what it's all about! It's about people, and love. And through playing some music I can silently change someones evening from bad to beautiful. My ego has learned not to crave explicit appreciation and is happy to accept that somehow my music is making a difference. <br><br>A few hours of teaching a week (which I absolutely adore! I have the best students at the moment, all such amazing people!) and that is how I earn my living. It's all about people and love. <br><br>In the run down to the last few recording sessions of my album I keep finding myself evaluating everything. I am in an amazing place right now. Healthier, fitter and calmer than I have ever been. I have a true sense of who I am. <br><br><br>My current mantras are...<br><br>TRY HARD TODAY<br>GET SHIT DONE<br>HAVE WARMTH AND COMPASSION<br>DON'T COMPLAIN, DON'T EXPLAIN<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/31eccd3ffeeb14543a9e556429c44b103db75d5e/original/hippy.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>MASSIVE. FUCKING. HIPPY. :) x<br><br>Thanks for reading, and for all your support. x<br><br>Rosie x<br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/16664132013-09-20T14:47:48+01:002017-02-02T13:57:08+00:00What's been going on!I am sitting in my wee flat at the window looking across the street. The September sun is shining down and I cannot stop smiling!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7d8f266a241edcd95f0d6dbe833c27c53447ef51/original/image.jpeg?1379684656" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>I was in the studio yesterday with <a contents="Cosmo House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CosmoHouseMusic" target="_blank">Cosmo House</a> recording for my track "Run, Don't Walk" (there is a YouTube video of it <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5VCxJgvH3M">here</a>). The results sound so good! Such easy people to work with, both of them, Fe and Dani, have such enthusiasm which can be a rare thing to find in this city at times. We were in the studio until late, pounding it out, eating copious amounts of bananas to stay energised! (It's a Dani thing...)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e10a3884d542be382c6aadfcf0128863f60e1a32/original/image-1.jpeg?1379684663" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <br>Last week <a contents="Rodrigo Braga" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rodrigobraga.co.uk">Rodrigo Braga</a> was BACK in the studio laying down yet more monstrous guitar parts. As with Cosmo House, Rod has tons of ideas - sometimes too many - and the results, well there isn't much I can say except they FUCKING ROCK. Now I am feeling this album taking shape, it is morphing from a stick cocoon of swirling ideas, breaking out and stretching it's legs and starting to scream. I can wait scream with it!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/97139eaadfd3b0ffde4d32af9120b59a69cb534f/original/image-2.jpeg?1379684668" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>I've said it before but I don't fucking care, I am so unbelievable lucky to have these talents around me, all totally up for coming along for a ride. It's amazing. <br><br>I'd say it will be closer to the end of the year before I have all the recordings done, until then I am so enjoying the studio and exploring my own music with people I truly respect and admire. AW YOU GUYS!<br><br>R x <br><br> Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/15804942013-09-10T01:08:40+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00Studio SeptemberI am back in the studio LOADS this month, about 60% through all the recording of the album. It's taking it sweet time! Like all good things. Tonight was fantastic with Rod Braga on guitar. We got a whole track down and I am feeling so bloody excited again! YUS! <br><br>My motivation dipped a little last week, I just had to ride the wave and this week I am more tired than I have been for a long time but that spark is BACK. No more slumpy Rosie (thank fuck).<br><br>The next few weeks are looking great, got Cosmo House in the studio along with a ton of other fun stuff happening. <br><br>Took some black and white pictures. Art. Truth.<br><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39534/a8e31ff6be123fef125f3950eaf3fb18a7565c7b/original/image.jpeg?1378771572" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39534/b30b88a712a77221c35784931c1dbf9805be452a/original/image-1.jpeg?1378771575" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Off to bed! Got lots of hours to catch up on!<br><br>R xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/15254002013-09-03T22:25:08+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00A weekend awayHow amazing a job I have, to be able to spend a whole weekend working and come home feeling like I've had a holiday! Such an amazing thing!<br><br>I spent all weekend on the Island of Alderney with my ceilidh band, playing Scottish music and enjoying Island life! Here are some pics I took to give you a taste!!<br><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39534/09927d031fc20ff7b406f8e3f03462fde0388121/original/image3.jpg?1378243268" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39534/034fac2ac7ba1b99da9d8877821d421a932de7d6/original/image2.jpg?1378243259" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Look at how green that water is!!! WOW!<br><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/39534/d6dc1242da84ebdf28814451a247b60733ad3acc/original/image1.jpg?1378243247" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Yeah and the smallest plane ever! <br><br>Ah it was so much fun! Anyway, I am now back on our own larger island and back in London. This is ALBUM MONTH. I am planning on finishing all the recording this month, then it's post production. This projet wlll be taking around a whole year of my life to complete but I will feel SO AMAZING once it is all done and I can start touring properly! (YEY!). Until then I will be posting you tube videos, doing another online gig, and posting general updates on all the goings on! Please keep in touch, I hope you can join me on this mental journey!!<br><br>Rosie xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/14244602013-08-17T03:15:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:59+00:00Up late...<img src="//distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/74d64ed806cf11e3997822000a1fd57c_7.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> <br><br>
Post gig buzz, it's 2 am and I can't even think about sleeping. Tonight I played what I think was one of the best gigs my band have ever played. I am in so much pain from all the head banging. I was such a sweaty mess on that stage but it was ace! <br><br><br>
This week has been a bit weird. I woke up on Wednesday with the blues and haven't been able to shake them off. Like a monkey on my back, I am also an over emotional, snsitive person. Ask any of my family. I am crier alright. So I have cried this week, a lot! I feel like something has to come out of me, everytime I play anything on the piano I start to cry. Pfffft I don't know. Do you get like that? Does everyone? The blues just hit for no real reason? So anyway, in an attempt to feel brighter I made a huge diagram of 'my life' and it actually made me feel TONS BETTER. I titled it "My Wonderful Life" and wrote down all the amazing things that I am so lucky to have. Number one on that list is my amazing boyfriend. What a guy.<br><br>
I want to share my wonderful life with you all but I feel this album is definately not the wonderful side I am looking for. This album is a list of scars with a few tiny smidgens of wonderful life in there but mainly battle scars. Maybe a change in direction... although I do find it hard to write when I am happy and SO FUCKING EASY to write when I am pissed off. When I am angry or frustrated the first thing I think of doing is writing a song. Hmmmm... maybe not.<br><br>
Anyway, this is my 2am ramble. If you read it then I am sorry for taking that 20 seconds of your time from you. Take a song from me to make up for it :) <br><br>
R xxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/14055872013-08-14T23:10:12+01:002013-08-14T23:10:12+01:00Monday night's house gig was epic! Hey! <br><br>
WOW, who watched Monday night's gig? It was something else. A beautiful intimate setting in my own living room, add some beautiful people, an online live stream, lovely folk at home watching and some great music and you have yourselves an epic Monday night in. It was so much fun and we will certainly be doing another one!<br><br>
Thank you to all who watched online and prticipated/commented! Really good fun to talk rubbish at the computer and have some sort of response!<br><br>
So a new video for you today. this song is called "Bad Flat Mates" and is about my time (one month) spent in a flat share that was just SO BAD! The wrong folk all crammed together in a tiny little shithole of a flat. So this is the latest on it!<br><br><br type="_moz"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CojJQFOU-gI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br><br>
I hope you enjoy!!!! Thanks for the support as always! xxx<br><br><br>
R xxxx<br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/13548582013-08-08T00:15:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00New video session, back in the studio, online gigs and HOUSE CONCERT TOUR!!BAM! Shit loads to go on about on this post...will I fit it all in OF COURSE I WILL!<br><br>
So last week I recored a wee video sesh of one of my newest songs! Check it out!<br><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/S5VCxJgvH3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <br>
I was also back in the studio with Rod Braga who was laying down the SMACK DOWN with his axe! YES! The guitars are souinding heavy as fuck and the epicness was sometimes a little bit overwhelming. I DON'T PLAY GUITAR! so it's so refreshing to get some guitar led songs on the record, a lovely break from piano piano piano!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/4523187b2b754004b513f360553f1638f1109a3d/large/999413_611167328923983_307157473_n.jpg?1375913407" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="404" width="600" /><br><br>
The lights in the studio went a little weird and sarted flashing, we were pretty sure it was the guitar that was too hardcore EVEN FOR THE LIGHTS! So we recorded the rest of the session in the dark. It was pretty cool!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/64c90f6efa797871275ba6da972a6c922bff4029/large/603348_611443395563043_1679386897_n.jpg?1375913885" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /><br><br>
Such an ace night!!! It's getting there, I am so excited each week I am closer and closer to the end goal and its just so satisfying seeing and hearing it all coming together!<br><br>
So in celebration I have teamed up with a couple of other artists, <a href="http://www.conniptions.org" target="_new">Fit and the Conniptions</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CosmoHouseMusic%E2%80%8E" target="_new">Cosmo House</a> (go check 'em out! They are the tits! Brilliant!) We are heading off on tour this Autum! YEY FOR TOUR! A tour with a twist. We are doing a house concert tour. It's an open invitation! If you want to host a gig for us please feel free to get in touch, all you need is a spacious enough front room and some mates that are up for a whole night of ace music and banter!!!<br><br>
To kick everythig off we are streaming a gig in MY VERY OWN HOUSE!! It will be streamed live on StageIt.com on MONDAY 12th @ 7.30PM UK time. Please pop by and say hello and let us know what you think of our tunes. We hope you will join and enjoy!!!<br><br>
More details to follow on the next blog so keep checking back, hget me on Twitter and Facebook so you will never miss an update again!!!!!<br><br>
Peace and love!! R XXXXXX<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/12007242013-07-16T17:36:38+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Braga bringing in the geets! HOLA!<br><br>
The studio times last night were a little unpredictable. We hit our first GLITCH! A weird popping noise coming over the audio. Anyway, it has all been sorted now but it meant a slightly frustrating couple of hours in the studio getting not much done! ARGH!!<br><br>
Some pics of the goings on...<br><br>
The wonderful <a href="http://www.rodrigobraga.co.uk">Rodrigo Braga</a> is lending me his talents and come next sessions will be BLASTING OUT the guitar tracks!! YALDI!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/1cea34172476fd7b7f80469ae9fca6d713956bd0/medium/image-11.jpeg?1373991169" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5b995643a602dcf081351ca800ef93c3b42a23e3/medium/image-12.jpeg?1373991175" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/a57c75050273769d4ceb878e6676c41ba8930f22/medium/image-13.jpeg?1373991179" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/10631082013-07-03T22:01:45+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Bass ATTACK! HOLA AMIGOS!<br><br>
The last two weeks I have been working with Wayne Myers (of <a href="http://www.conniptions.org" target="_new">Fit and the Conniptions</a> fame - go check him out!) who is playing bass on my record. <br><br>
IT IS SOUNDING PHAAAAT!<br><br>
Absolutely bursting with excitement, we have two more tracks to get the bass down on then the core band is there! (YEY!) I will also be hitting the studio tomorrow with <a href="http://www.mikenisbet.com" target="_new">Mike Nisbet</a> to record acoustic guitar and piano! Oh it is all just a little too much, i think I need a wee lie down!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/7c19dc15345eac6ef5545d2064a42038eb3a5999/large/photo.JPG?1372882506" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /><br><br>
Along with tons of recording I have been gearing myself up for the inevitable post record tour - my plan (at the moment, these plans ALWAYS change!) - is to release the record at the end of Autumn then FUCK OFF ON TOUR for as longs as I can have the energy/can afford! SO I have been working my butt off. Working on my body is becoming just as important to me as my music, and when a lot of musicians neglect themselves, their helth, their diet on the road I am trying to commit to myself to stay healthy and strong. LOVING IT! I follow <a href="http://www.Blogilates.com" target="_new">Blogilates</a> - if you are looking to improve your fitness in anyway I suggest a visit to Cassey's site. It has changed the way I thnk about fitness and my body as well as being so much fun, I look forward to getting sore after a workout every day! Weird, I know!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/d4df4d551395f702a979a33f8ed257f530c0ea7e/large/6e588d94e30911e28bf722000a1f92f7_7.jpg?1372882516" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /><br><br>
Thanks for reading and supporting as you always do, I am super grateful for all the love!!!<br><br>
R xxxxxxxxxx<br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/9996092013-06-24T00:28:36+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Parks, walks, dinner and JOHN! SUNDAY I LOVE YOU. You bring me ridiculous portions, cheesecake and guilt free hours of walking in the park. I find myself in the park when I am looking for inspiration, really that means when I am feeling unproductive BUT on a Sunday it is whole different story! I spend time baking, again usually a task left for those afternoons of pottereing around the house with a massive to do list getting nothing done. Not today, NUH UH!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/b3d963c9a136d951081489b4b66299662bf83cd9/medium/Wanstead.JPG?1372026666" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br>
Wandstead Park is my new favourite place. So easy to get lost in, it is HUGE, tons of ponds, a beautiful river running through and shit loads - I MEAN SHIT LOADS - of wildlife.<br><br>
Still no Kingfisher sighting but I swear one day I will see one of those wee bastards. One day. I am waiting for you.<br><br>
It's my reset day. I have had a great weekend with one blight - I forgot about a gig (well, I didn't forget I just didn't write it down!! What a fanny!) so found myself in the DISGUSTING situation of playing the piano at a show, then my mobile lights up. I see that it is one of the agencies I work for and instantly get that gut wrench, I knew I had fucked up. Big time. SO after playing two great gigs on Saturday I was left with a slight shake in the stomach "What others gigs have I not written down?!" <br><br>
After multiple double checks (about 14 double checks) after 28 checks I am fairly to moderately absolutely definately almoooosssttt sure that I have pretty much not forgot any others. <br><br>
ARGHARGHARGH! Human error. That's all I can say. In the four or so years I have been gigging I have never forgot a gig. UNTIL NOW. DUM DUM DUUUUUUUM!<br><br>
Anyway, since writing this JOHN has just walked in through my kitchen window.<br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/42f719dc15daf49ac11cff60d0146f55c40d17f8/medium/john.JPG?1372026665" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br>
John is the neighbour's cat. HELLO JOHN!<br><br>
R xxx<br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/9882732013-06-21T16:27:06+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00One World Folk FestivalIn between all the flurry of album work I have been doing recently I have be rehearsing with a new group "Yaldi"<br><br>
We are a Scottish, Jewish, Blues folk band. Great for dancing to, tons of energys ONE WORLD FOLK. It's great!<br><br>
We have our forst show tomorrow at the One World Folk Festival in Tottenham. <br><br>
If you are in area do come along, it is a totally free frestival from 1pm - 5pm and I am sure you will be treated to more weird and wonderful folk music combinations!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/973c6816be7f6aa5d6e36dc6c3c9deeec1dabc69/original/382501_447496552014063_1394710514_n.jpg?1371824873" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="674" width="480" /><br><br>
Hope to see you there!! Rx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/9619442013-06-18T13:45:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Motivation The past month has been a true test of my motivation. Being emerged in environments that totally stress me out seriously sucks away at my motivation and energy, and unfortunately that's where I have been recently. Thankfully though, I can now say I have my own space again and am feeling very light and refreshed. As a result I am feeling the spores of motivation creep back under my skin, and I am so ready to take it all, all this life stuff, back on.<br><br>
The album took a massive hit during the last month. I have not been close to it at all and now it has lay dormant for a while I am reopening the dusty box and picking it all back up - THANK YOU GAWD! It's a bit like a mate I haven't seen in a while and deerie me do we need to catch up!<br><br>
Now I am an east Londoner, and it is better than I could have imagined. There are parks EVERYWHERE, green spaces, streets lined with trees, quiet. It is all so quiet, especially at night time. There is not a sound and it is beautiful. No flat mates, no parties just me and my loved one and the sound of our fingers typing away as we work in tandem on or laptops. It is delicious. Space is at such a premium here in London and once you have it - wow - how did I ever cope before? Living in a shop? Living in a tiny flat with 6 other people?! HOW? Fuck only knows.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ca7cd5600dc61a9a65260032a382e19eceae99fe/medium/90fe410cd4f111e29bb822000a1f9abd_7.jpg?1371556005" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br>
So I am here now. As my Dad always said "Wherever you are, that's where you'll be". Not in a serious way obviously, my Dad, serious? Not for a bloody moment! But it does make sense, I mean that is where you will be, where you are… you know!<br><br>
Motivation truly comes from within, it has to be nurtured and fed, kept in the right environment so it can grow and blossom. Sometime it wilts, sometimes it dies but with the right people around you, the right circumstances, and that strong belief in yourself, it can always be revived ad renewed! So here is to the arrival of a much needed revival in motivation! BREATHE IT IN! AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!<br><br>
Rock on bitches. Rock on! xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/8376422013-05-29T16:30:12+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Make shift office times.Sitting in my make shift office on Stokey High Street. Sipping tea and I have just devoured a muffin. Ah!<br><br>
It's time for me to move again. And again, everything has been put on hold. No so much a case of stress, more a case of no internet connection at the 'flatshare'. BUT I GOTS MY OWN WEE HOOSE NOW! Yip, you heard, moving into my own little nest, no sharing with mentals - just me and my man. It will be uber ginger and musical.<br><br>
In te mean time I am in and out of cafes getting some internet connection. It's weird having no access, I see all the time that I WASTE online and now I can use it a little more productively! Which is nice :)<br><br>
So the album is recommencing this week and I am also playing a little show at The Boogaloo in Highgate this Sunday 7pm! Check out the AMAZING artwork...!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3ff496b8b1ef87f1b48e8ee4e580ffdcc30c710d/original/935414_437563759674009_1297251607_n.jpg?1371131843" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="745" width="522" /><br><br>
So I will say SEE YA from my cafe desk and hopefully catch you at a gig soon!!!! R x<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/080bbd7ed008e6959747a0b4d467200c4e844c4a/original/087d9216c86b11e2a47b22000a1f99e6_7.jpg?1371131840" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/7745012013-05-19T23:25:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00Aw, you guys...!Thanks for all the comments on last night's blog via twitter and FB. It's lovely to know that people are reading and CARE!!<br><br>
All is well in camp Rosie, I was tired and a bit down, probably made a LOT worse because I was tired. I have spent this evening relaxing with my lovely fella, watching the IT Crowd (one of my favs!) and eating beautiful food. I am planning my week ahead which is consiting of consiting of workouts, gigging, teaching, meditating, flat hunting and other musicy stuff - but no album! I am taking a week off, I can't wait to feel that inevitable pang to get back on the record after the break. It will be well worth it!!<br><br>
What are you doing this week? I am really intrigued into people's routines, when and why they do the stuff they do. I am reading a book at the moment called "The power of habit" and it's really highlighting the good and bad habits I have, and helping me change them all to work for me. It's amazing how we form these habits without realising. Eating, working, loving. Apparently around 40% of our daily activity is habit. Amazing.<br><br>
So, onwards and upwards...stay with me through my ginger mood swings and foul language and I promise to reward you with music and the best banter I can possiblally muster (caution: may contain seriously stinkin' banter). <br><br>
Thanks guys and gals! Love R x<br><br>
P.S. I never posted the amazing Anna MacDonald playing clarsach in the studio- just you WAIT until you hear it, beautiful!! Here ya go lovers...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ed7d03081a95acfa32b18be15b5d366f9ad9e734/original/e7915346be8611e29a6e22000a1fab27_7.jpg?1371131843" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="612" width="612" /><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/7720452013-05-19T01:38:29+01:002013-05-19T01:38:29+01:00My weird last few weeks.I used to live in a shop. It was a lovely little vintage furniture shop - I think about it now with really fond memories. It meant something to me living there, it was my own space. I had SPACE. I don't live in the shop anymore, I live in a flat share around the corner and down the road a bit from it. I thought it was going to excellent, but it's not. I moved out the shop to my flatshare on the 7th May and will be moving out my flatshare to my own flat on the 15th June. <br><br>
Im finding people really difficult these days. So I'm in my bed, dog tired, in total silence (something I have been missing) but its not really silence is it? I can hear cars going by, some folk talking on the corner, a really annoying fan from a shop at the back rattling away. So, as far as living in the biggest city in the UK goes, I'm sitting in silence.<br><br>
My life feels weird to me just now. I feel like I'm kinda on the outside looking in, that my experiences and emotions (mainly frustration, anger and disappointment) of living where I am just now are all so intense that I can't quite process them, so I'm sort of floating above it all. Maybe I'm just too tired. <br><br>
I'm taking a week off the album, I'm forgetting about it or trying to for a whole week. I'm on reserve battery right now so sleep is the only cure.<br><br>
goodnight x<br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/7161922013-05-10T17:22:06+01:002017-01-14T00:19:58+00:00The legends. Thanks pals!AHHHHHHHHH!<br><br>
Last night we entereted the studio with Mike Nisbet and Erin Todd. For those of you that know me you will know these two are HUGE parts of my life. Mike is my better, taller, but equally ginger other half and Erin Todd is one of my best friends, and the most genuine person I have ever known! Having both around has been such a joy the last two days! We went into the studio with Duncan Menzies - again if you know me you will also know how insanly talented this guy is. Like some sort of hairy scottish bag pipe weilding ninja. And all four of us just played some of my music - it was such a beautiful and exciting experience!! <br><br>
I took a wee step back last night and realised how far I have come to get to this point. All the ups and downs, everything has led me here and I am really loving it all! <br><br>
So thanks you Mike, Erin and Duncan. And thanks to all the other amaing people that will be coming on board for this record!<br><br>
R xxxxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/88801af27b43b1b630034362dc1d2f4f8e3146bf/medium/photo-1.JPG?1372026445" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/6894342013-05-07T13:03:32+01:002013-05-07T13:03:32+01:00Batcave Demos are coming DOWN!Hola!<br><br>
Since my last post I have calmed down, got my shit together and back on it! I feel focused and energised. I have been working out everyday and the benefits are really starting to show. Feeling healthy and fit really wakes you up, makes your feel ALIVE! Pilates every single day, mixed with some interval training, I am loving it!!<br><br>
So, I have my mind focused back on my work, my album, my music. I have moved house and haven't set up my keyboard yet - that is happening today!! I am very excited!! I miss her, my keyboard that is. SHe has been in her case for the past few days and I am CRAVING to play. Sometimes you have to remove yourself from a situation, or take some things away to truly appreciate them.<br><br>
So the Batcave demos. I worked hard on finishing those tunes for this album, and now the album is happening the demos will be coming down. If you would still like to download them you can for the next few days and then they will be gone.<br><br>
The wonderful Erin Todd (please do check out this amazing artist <a href="http://www.erintoddmusic.com" target="_new">www.erintoddmusic.com</a>) is travelling down to London tomorrow. We are playing a little chilled show at Spiritual Bar in Camden then hitting the studio on Thursday for the album. Erin's vocals are super smooth. I love that about them, the tones she produces are just gorgeous! SO I am excited to hear what her sounds are like over mine! <br><br>
I am off now to try and make a room full of packed bags work for me. COME ON!!!!<br><br><br><br>
Yald. Rx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/6691282013-05-03T21:52:41+01:002022-04-27T10:11:10+01:00Note to self: calm the fuck down.I have been offline. Replying badly to emails, ignoring twitter and Facebook and generally being a bit shitty with the daily mash of corresponance needed to keep on top of things. In real life, I have been flat hunting and recording the album as well as trying to figure out what the hell I am actually trying to put out to the world in the form of some sort of art. I get myself into a right pickle, going at a million things at a hundred different angles and trying to do them all NOW. NOW NOW NOW! <br><br>
My man, bless his huge size 11 cotton socks, has been so bloody relaxed and puts up with me but recently I got an earful. I deserved it. It has sorted me out and made me look at things differetly. Why the fuck am I rushing the fun, important things all the other crappy bullshit. I am busy with the album so why am I trying to keeo busy with other things? i think I am still in denial of how bloody amazing it is to be able to play music and have folk listen and like it. Seriously.<br><br>
Anyways, I am back on it like a my little clio's bonnet. Updates and conversations RESUME! Off out for a pint now. Yaldi and goodnight x<br><br>
P.S. Note to self: calm the fuck down.<br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/6381482013-04-30T12:42:55+01:002013-04-30T12:42:55+01:00Bish Bash Bosh<br>
All the drums have been boshed, it's time to move on to the NEXT PHASE... mwahahahahaha!!<br><br>
Not really. We are recording bass next. BOOM!<br><br>
Some piccys for your viewing pleash.<br><br><br><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/47986_10152774558975398_994637652_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/405846_10152774559180398_778897672_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215376_10152774559370398_1584029830_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/5575802013-04-18T16:39:39+01:002013-04-30T12:16:53+01:00Bring on THE DRUMS! The first week of recording is DONE! Phew! I was excited before, but I'm finding it hard to even sleep now!<br><br>
I now have all 7 drum tracks down. Siemy Di is the fabulous drummer on the album, I love his playing, groove, enthusiasm. And his chops have really changed how I'm approaching some of the tracks, a fresh new perspective of groovieness. I am also enjoying listening to other musician's, opinions on the songs. A perspective that comes from actually playing them. <br><br>
All the excitement has me now lying in bed with a sniffle watching Rainman. Rock and roll baby! Uh Oh.<br><br>
See you back in the studio!<br><br><img src="webkit-fake-url://D23663A9-E074-4B5A-BA7D-8714A7F98A6E/imagejpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/5089952013-04-11T17:07:02+01:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00Album. S'happnin'. This SUNDAY. I have been in the studio rehearsing for the FIRST SESSION of my album. It has been one of the most fun and intense weeks I have had for a long time and this record has been consuming my brain ever since the word go back in March. I have the artwork underway (oh man, wait til you see it!!) and will start the long and immensly fin process of getting the music down this weekend. It's been so long since I last recorded so i have been super organised, I have a whole schedule written out all ready to chuck out the window!! Cos that's how life goes. <br><br>
Anyway, I will be posting wee updates as always, it's been quiet online from me recently but that's because of all the mentalness happening away the computer!<br><br>
RIght, better dash! Hit me up <br><br>
@RosieBans // facebook.com/rosiebansmusic<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5ea4c53020fdae0f267ddcf78e4f1321afb58651/large/photo-9.JPG?1371131847" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3603952013-03-11T22:03:29+00:002013-03-11T22:03:29+00:00Progress! Hello!<br><br>
I went to watch another gig last night, it was so bloody ace! I saw a super cool trio called Oo La Lume - accapella three part harmony goodness. Totally blew me away. Other artists on the bill were Cosmo House, Rod Braga, Danny Sherwood and Slow Wolf... I knew most of the folk on the bill which made it even better to sit and watch! PALS! <br><br>
So I have poached a good few of them for my record which is gonna be FABULOUS! I am so excited to unleash this beast on y'all. The musos playing on it are just so fucking amazing and I feel so lucky to even know them!!!!<br><br>
Recording starts next month, I will be uploading little updates and snippets as I go! THEN ITS TOUR TIME MOFO! <br><br><span style="font-size: large; ">I will come to your town/house/village/island if you want me to. Just holla!! And let me sleep on your couch please!!!!!<br></span><br>
Much love! R xxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3519412013-03-08T10:45:00+00:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00The importance of being nice...(it's also WEEK TWO of my albums shizz!) Oh I am in SCOTCHLAND right now. I love being home, I sometimes complain that London is too sunny, Londoners look at me like I am some kind of cave dwelling creature that has never seen the light of day. But Scotland has this sort of cloudy, greyish wash all over it that I just love! I love the drizzle (fo'shizzle), when it's raining but IT'S REALLY SHIT RAIN...mmm.... not a fan of sun, in case you haven't noticed with my transparent complextion. Anyway, being home means family and old friends. If that fills you with warmth and joy I envy you. It fills me with fear. All families are a little mental, my family is a lot mental. My old friends are gorgeous, beautful, wonderful people who I respect and love with all my heart but I find it a little hard to connect with some them sometimes because they are from, and still live in 'then', which is absolutely fine but I live in my 'now' - which is a world apart.<br><br>
But this time I have had a lot of welcome distraction from the chaos around me. I met a bunch of new artists, went and WATCHED some gigs (omfg) which is an amazing thing to do! I rarely go see, I usually go play. Really good music, such talent you feel yourself just staring taking it all in. I loved it all! I am a social creature. Those of you that know me know I TALK and I talk quite openly about mostly everything. I am probably someone that talks too much, YES I DEFINATELY AM that someone. I suppose it's just being nice. Being nice to each other doesn't need to mean over politeness that is, as Amanda Palmer would say, 'So polite it's offensive' (from the song Leeds United - GO LISTEN). But cracking a joke to a stranger that involves calling them a dickhead, being a little nasty is just not funny, or nice. Maybe if you are hardened pals you will 'get it' but not with a total stranger. You need to make an effort, no? Well I do. I need to make the effort because I want to love you and I want you to love me too. I would be MORTIFIED if I hurt someones feelings and could have avoided it, just for a wee joke. And how amazing is learning about someone? Hearing about their experiences and their opinions. It is beautiful.<br><br>
I am travelling back to London today, getting the brain back in gear. I have pitched my artwork idea whilst being up north, I need to send a couple of photos along and then it will become a reality! I am so excited to see the end result and will send a wee special sneak preview email to the mailing list members... it's gonna be rad! Studios are booked and I have been gathering musicians, I feel like I am stealing them away one by one for my secret plans. As usual all updated are readily availble on Twitter and Facebook, as is very questionalble chat so get connected and get involved!<br><br>
And one last thing. My good pal Erin Todd (go check her out, amazing singer songwriter!) gave me a 'saw this and thought of you' pressie whilst I was up! I think it is very fitting indeed! <br><br>
Until next time....<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f736c902ab107ee485c83fc46369e2a83937fd23/large/photo-8.JPG?1371131847" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="500" width="500" /><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3354382013-03-01T14:17:06+00:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00Month one, week one, day one, hour one, BLOG ONE!This is it. My debut album starts TODAY. My timeline for the album begins TODAY. It's in process, studio is being booked up and I'll be contacting all the musos I know who might be up for lending their talents onto record.<br><br>
I AM SO EXCITED! OH MY GOD!<br><br>
DAY OOOOOONE!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/5b9f9cee217a53a7553e05ad742fd9a31a8bfa17/original/photo-6.JPG?1371131846" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br>
I want to share the whole journey, the whole process with you guys. This month will see the artwork coming alive! By the end of March I will have taken a huge step, no going back...IT'S HAPPENING!<br><br>
Okay so, anyone that wants to be part of this shebang will get the chance. I will be crowd funding the fuck outta it with lots of cool shit to give you in return! BOOM!<br><br>
This is beginning of quite a long process, I won't have the finished product until around mid-September so stick with me. Follow the progress, comment and be part of it! LET ME SLEEP ON YOUR COUCH DURING THE TOUR! Let's make food and drink together and sing happy, slightly feminist, songs and be strong together!<br><br>
YALDIIII!!!!!<br><br>
I am on a little high just now so give me a moment to calm down.... *breathe*<br><br>
LOVE LOVE LOVE <br>
R xxxxxxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/708722013-02-28T17:24:54+00:002017-02-01T20:11:14+00:00Video session from Spiritual Art Bar in Camden! (Thanks Rafa!) Massive amazing love bubbles to The Spiritual Bar in Camden for having me on a chilly Monday afternoon to bash out their piano and spray my music all about the place.<br>
Proper legends.<br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qrVVdLUA1d8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3333692013-02-28T15:52:50+00:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00New shows! Hello everyone! I have been so busy PLANNING. Gotta love a good list, and a good timeline.<br><br>
Anyhows I have a couple of gigs coming up that I would REALLY LOVE to see your faces at!<br><br>
SUNDAY 3rd @ All Star Lanes, Holborn<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f051a87cac812a6cae404f2412f7e5c5743d2eb0/large/130303_15-Minute-Club-Flyer.jpg?1371131841" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="849" width="600" /><br><br>
THEN in Glasgow, on the 5th @ The Roxy 171...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/93269395487c0685f19ad8b27220fa1e4c42ad55/large/Poster2-72.jpg?1371131854" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="832" width="600" /><br><br>
I am super excited about these gigs! If you are popping along let me know, let's grab a beer!!!<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3140552013-02-16T13:50:00+00:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00Fans from far away lands! SO I done some EGO SURFING (Palmerism) yesterday where I googled my own name. Oh my. I limited it to Twitter, so I actually didn't google anything. I searched for myself on Twitter and I found THIS! :<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/005c331acef3fe2de6f57710bfc0e2a97a7277d6/original/Screen-Shot-2013-02-16-at-13.40.58.png?1371131849" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="87" width="517" /><br><br>
I was like...WAIT A MINUTE!!! I don't know Finding Albet...I had heard of them but they certainly don't know me. Who knew, I have a Canadian fan. So TOTES OBVS I went and followed @Emmaphillipz (not in a creepy way).<br><br>
CHECK IT OUT:<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/fd3b7bdec98042867061b9cd6772bcdf38441847/original/Screen-Shot-2013-02-16-at-13.44.54.png?1371131854" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="549" width="563" /><br><br>
How fucking cool is that?!?!? So the next time someone asks "What's the point in Twitter?" or has to question what benefits it can bring say TO CONNECT WITH FANS. To have conversations with people who like your music. To enjoy listening to their opinion and in the process find out a little about yourself through their eyes. For an artist it's such an amazing and useful tool. As mentioned I am in talks about a POSSIBLE Canadian tour in 2014 and now if it all does happen I actually have a fan that will come along. FROM THE OTHERSIDE OF THE WORLD. That's fucking cool.<br><br>
Thanks to everyone that does connect with me over in the twitterverse. It's a bloody good conversation! Find me at @RosieBans and join in! xxxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3078332013-02-12T16:10:00+00:002013-02-12T16:10:00+00:00There is no more serious business than show business. (Calm the fuck down)So this kinda carries on from my last blog post.<br><br>
A recurring thing that's been happening to me this year. Playing a gig, getting up on stage and really pounding it out. A few times I have almost cried, cos am a bit of an emotional wreck most of the time. That's me normal. ANYWAY. The chat from some folk off stage is fucking shite. I mean seariously. I have spent more time trying to justify why I am doing this to total strangers than I have talking about any sort of music. So I found myself playing a gig last night with a wifey just SPEWING out industry 'stuff' to me. People I should check out because they are amazing, people who just got signed cos they are amazing, artists on the same bill as me that I should be excited about because they are amazing. All wrapped up in a big dollop of self indulgent 'im in the industry but genuinely care about YOU' chat. Hmmmmm...<br><br>
It is excruciatingly boring to be on the recieving end of chat like that. My inner voice is going mental at me for putting my ear drums through this traumatising ordeal.<br><br>
So I have devised a plan. Everyone come to my house ever Saturday night, I will give you two hours of music in exchange for you to PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY! The more I do the more of you will hear about my musical parties and we will rock the fuck out until dawn. None of us will ever become rich, or famous, or will ever find it acceptable to wear shades in doors, and we will laugh at all those other twats taking it all so fucking seriously.<br><br>
Not everone is impressed with 'who you know' or record deals. We are artists, let's talk about some art?<br><br>
Okay I think I am done. Comments below as usual if you'd like to pipe in!<br><br>
Rx<br><br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/3015752013-02-07T10:45:00+00:002017-02-02T01:23:17+00:00Polished and preened Vs honest and raw... What are you? What would you rather be?<br><br>
When I am not performing (which is usually during the hours of 1pm and 6pm i.e. when I wake up until I go to a gig) I usually dress in trackie bottoms, trainers, a baggy jumper, my current fav being dubbed 'the granny jumper', hair up in a bun and absolutely no make up on. That is it. Honest and raw. Every freckle, vein and pore exposed. I am comfy that way. I think I am saying THIS IS ME, IF YOU LIKE ME IT'S BECAUSE YOU HAVE SEEN ME AND DECIDED FOR YOURSELF. I try to be as honest as possible in my life, especially to MYSELF. Anyway, then I need to tart this shit up a bit to play a gig, no one wants to look at a muso-bum-tramp! So I do my hair (wash my hair) and shovel the make up on. A process I thoroughly enjoy doing to be honest! I sometimes do it just when I am bored. I am a werido. So, I am going for a version of myself that is a little more asthetically pleasing, I am making an effort. Last night I played a gig and there was a mix of folk on the bill. I was really impressed by the musicianship and talent on that stage. There was the raw straight up in your face talent mixed with a huge dose of really held back, practised, polished and prefect-ified (new word!) performances.<br><br>
When it comes to my music though I feel that I am still sitting at that keyboard in my joggies. I've ripped a bit, just a bit, of my heart out and thew it into the audience to inspect. If I don't function like this I really can't do it at all. If I don't be totally true to myself, which involves a factor of not caring what people are thinking about the music, then I'd perform like a blown up doll, always checking myself, questioning my movements. EVERY SONG means the world to me, some a little more than others but like having children, you still gotta love the wee fuckers as much as the cute ones.<br><br>
I ain't on no express train to the top, no fast track to success course. I must be real. I must be real. <br><br>
Thanks for reading! You make it feel real! x<br><br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ikrenbe1t2w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2999672013-02-06T16:10:00+00:002022-05-30T07:37:35+01:00A question to some music bloggers...This goes out to the music bloggers that blog about the bad with as much EXCITEMENT as they do the good. That feel the need to tell everyone WHO, WHAT and WHY they don't like someone (and I mean someONE, not an artist, not an act but a PERSON) using real bitchy bullying language.<br><br>
Why do you feel the need to absolutely DESTROY someone? If you don't like their music where does the energy come from for you to spout really NASTY, INSENSITIVE words??? There is a more tasteful way to say 'I don't like this music, have a listen and decide for yourself' surley!?!<br><br>
Just my thoughts right now as I am getting ready for a gig tonight which I am so not in the mood for... <br><br>
Must suck it up!<br><br>
You can watch me tonight at <a href="http://www.justin.tv/thebedfordlive" target="_new">www.justin.tv/thebedfordlive</a> . Have opinions, have hundreds of them, it's your goddamn right!!! If you want to tell me about it I will totally listen, however if you write down really rude things about me on the internet and call it a 'review' - with not one mention of actual music - then fair do's to you. You are obviously a complete fucking moron.<br><br>
Maybe I am too offensive. Maybe I am not polite enough to make your eyes water and you throw up on the spot. Because that's what we all want, polite little ladies with guitars doing happy clappy pish your pants fucking shite.<br><br>
I am done.<br><br>
R x<br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2979452013-02-04T18:30:00+00:002022-09-14T08:38:52+01:00Just to say hello Hey ho peepo,<br><br>
There has been much going on down in the batcave. I have barely had time to stop and just take a quick breath, so I took the weekend off. SHOCK HORROR! Cousins came visiting LDN town so I went out and done the whole touristy 'and this is big ben, did you know that the name is actualy the bell not....blah blah' I loved it.<br><br>
January seen me play many a gig solo, as well as get ON IT with the batcave recordings. I also upgraded my computer (FINALLY!!) so have a shiny new machine to finish the demos on. How fucking epic.<br><br>
Upping the level of solo gigs I am doing means less 'work' type gigs which suits me down to the ground, if my cash flow situation can stay stable then we are winning at this - life/paying for rent/not being a full blown alcholholic - shit. Which is always a good thing. <br><br>
Coming up... I AM PLAYING THE FOLLOWING GIGS IN LONDON. Come along and I will shower you with angry lyrics, some accidental notes and a free E.P. They are going until they are gone.<br><br>
Feb 6th @ The Bedford<br>
Feb 11th @ The Old Queens Head<br>
Feb 15th @ Spiritual Bar, Camden<br>
Feb 21st @ The White Lion<br type="_moz"><br>
They are all on my <a href="./gigs.cfm" target="_new">gigs page </a>so you can keep updated.<br><br>
This is full on, mental music making and I am super chiffed to have woken up to 2013 with what feels like the engine of a racecar powering away in my chest. It's amazing. Enjoying each and every day, every wink of sleep and ever breath of icy January London air. Sweetness!!!<br><br>
A few of my maties are on it too this year (as they have always been!) and I am well excited to hear what they have been working on.<br><br><a href="http://Erin%20Todd" target="_new">Erin Todd</a> has a new E.P. coming out very soon. I have heard it and it's amazingly Erin. It's so her! I love it! Absolutely faultless vocals.<br><a href="http://roisintuohy.com" target="_new">Roisin Tuohy</a> is launching her E.P. at the Wee Red Bar in Edinbugh on March 7th. I haven't listened too much as I am saving myself for what is sure to be a cracker of a gig.<br><a href="http://Louise%20Dodds" target="_new">Louise Dodds</a> will releasing an album this year. Oh my god I can't wait, she is someone that get shit loads done and doesn't need to shout about it. And is also a bird loving, jazz humming ledge. All you need to know.<br><br>
It's all going on.<br><br>
Catch ye'z on the flip side amigos. X<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2763602013-01-08T02:03:39+00:002013-01-08T02:03:39+00:00New song posted!!CHECK IT! I have had too much wine as celebration of my FOUR DEMO night. Achievement. <br><br>
Have a gander at the <a target="_new" href="./music.cfm">music</a> page to listen and download. The new tracks are "His Guitar", "Bold Light", "Stop This", and "Westbound Ghosts".<br><br>
I hope you enjoy them, if you do and want to let me know that would be very much appreciated!!!! <br><br>
Night! x<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2749222013-01-04T15:46:18+00:002013-01-04T15:46:18+00:00New shows a-coming! So here it begins. 2013's gig schedule is upon up. Check out the 'gigs' page if you'd like to come along!<br><br>
Rx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2731882012-12-31T12:45:00+00:002012-12-31T12:45:00+00:00NYE Rosie Ramblings.So it is the last day of the year. Time to scrunch up all the bad shit into a big ball, throw it in the bin and rip out a new, fresh, clean sheet of A4 from the note book with the intention of filling this one up with a beautiful, positive story with no mistakes. Bull shit.<br><br>
I started this year with an ending. I woke up on NY Day 2012 in a long term relationship that just wasn't working, we both knew it wasn't working but were too scared, lazy and just too comfortable to finish it. I am super glad to say we are both still amazing friends and colleagues and get on better than we ever did before. But it still stung. Badly. I needed some help, I had a bruised heart and was looking for friendship, compassion and a little sympathy. I think we all deserve those things, if we are good people and say to ourselves we are capable of loving others it should start with compassion. It is not weakness to ask for help. Living in London is mad enough when life is going smoothly. I turned to family and was hurt to find that compassion was limited and the friendship I was seeking was no more than inches deep. SO! I HAD TO FUCK UP AND DO SOMETHING.<br><br>
My time with family was limited and although that safety blanket had been pulled from under my feet I knew the contemplation period was over. I got over my funk, saved up some dosh and moved into the Batcave. I learned so fucking much from those experiences. I'd lost myself in that relationship, tried to turn to people I thought I could trust for solace, and was kicked in the teeth. I found out who I was in a breakdown. It changed me. Totally and utterly. I suppose I developed a list of personal rules from it all, rules I want to follow throughout my life, rules I feel will make me a better person, I will share with you:
<ul>
<li>ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. Everything is 100% my own responsibility, how I act, what mood i am in, who I talk to, how I live my life. Up to me.</li>
<li>ALWAYS TRY TO BE A NICE PERSON. I know it sounds obvious but if more people lived life with a smile, trying not to be rude (even if they are naturally rude, believe me I know some who are). I want to love myself but how the fuck can I do that before I start loving everyone else?</li>
<li>BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. I needed people to rely on and in actual fact I needed to believe in my ability to CHANGE and LOVE .</li>
<li>STOP MOANING. Quite simple. But still a hard thing to do, i am still working on this.</li>
<li>TOLERATE EVERYONE. Telling people to shut up is not on. Humiliating people for a wee laugh (or because you cannot cope with yourself) is not on. This rule came from the frustration of not really enjoying a certain person but having them deep in my life. So learning to tolerate them, removing the frustration and trying to communicate without that negative energy inside me has been a blessing!</li>
<li>NEVER FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH MUSIC, IT IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. IT WILL BE THERE WHEN NO ONE ELSE WILL.</li>
</ul>
There are a bunch more but these ones are written in my notebook and I read them regularly. <br><br>
After the Spring commotion of 2012, the best and worst year of my life, Summer came. I met the man of my dreams. He was playing a guitar and writing a love song. Swoooon. And is 6ft 1. London EXPANDED and became a massive playground instead of this scary dirty city. The demos began and shall be finished. The next E.P. is ON ITS WAY. And I am loving my life.<br><br>
I hope you are too. I wish 2013 to bring everyone beauty. Helps us love better, make new friends and get rid of the dead shit. THAT is what we should be scrunching up into a ball and discarding. KEEP the mistakes, KEEP the hurt and pain, KEEP the memories and use them to mould us into better people. Love each other.<br><br>
Happy New Year everyone! Love is the new ROCK AND FUCKING ROLL!<br><br>
Mucho gingerness. Rosie x<br type="_moz"><br><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2731852012-12-31T12:05:00+00:002012-12-31T12:05:00+00:006th January 3.30pm Old Queen's Head, Islington, FREEEEEEI shall be playing at The Old Queen's Head on the 6th of January 2013. Not quite my first gig of the year but the first performance any of you fine people can pop down to watch! It is free entry and I am playing as part of the "Sunday Social" hosted by Famous Wolf Promotions. It is a whole day of music so if you do come down stick around for some amazing bands and artists!<br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2555132012-11-22T14:59:46+00:002012-11-22T14:59:46+00:00Sunday 25th November - I am playing at The Islington! Come down for some Rosie banter and hear some of my new shit!<br><br>
THE ISLINGTON<br>
Craft Beers, New World Wines, <u><b>Single Malt Whiskies</b></u> <<<<< Feel free to buy and give to me in appreciation of my music.<br>
1 Tolpuddle Street, <br>
Angel, Islington, London, N1 0XT<br>
bookings@theislington.com<br>
http//:theislington.com<br>
+44 207 684 1577<br type="_moz"><br>
Some lovely winter warmer music for your cold wee ears.<br><br>
R x<br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2493562012-11-10T16:08:41+00:002012-11-10T16:08:41+00:00Listen to me on Explosive Unsigned Radio tomorrow! Hiya peeps!<br><br>
Ill be recieving some beautiful raido airplay on Explosive Unsigned Radio tomorrow at 7pm!<br><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><br>
The Explosive Unsigned Radio Show broadcasting nationally via one of the biggest itunes stations, Radio Alternativa. Tune in via ipad, mobile, online and more to one of the UK's biggest Unsigned radio shows. Every Sunday 7-8pm with Susie Lewis.<br><br>
tune in and enjoy' Rxxx<br type="_moz"></span>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/770672012-11-04T23:31:41+00:002017-01-14T00:19:52+00:00"We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are." Day out at the Tate, London.<br><br><br type="_moz"><img src="//distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/8b90fe32269411e2a30c22000a1f9683_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="//distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/40d41c9026a711e2912322000a1f933e_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Photos by Mike Nisbet.<br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2458072012-11-03T18:15:00+00:002012-11-03T18:15:00+00:00Ain't time a wonderful thing. "We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are."<br><br>
Time just slips away through ones fingers, before you know it it's NOVEMBER! We have stepped into the penultimate month of 2012 without so much as a whisper. I went to sleep in January and woke up today. But in reality my time has been stretched, ripped and doubled. Sleep has been a luxury that I am now embracing with both hands. I have spent my time this year getting off my arse, looking after myself, investing and changing my diet in the middle of the year has given me so much more energy and made me a generally happier person. 2012 was year of change. It also marked 5 years since my mother's death. FIVE years. I am 24, I still feel 19. <br><br>
In the last 300 or so days I have gigged at least half of them. At least. By December 31st 2012 I estimate my count around the 250 gig mark. It's one of the best places I can possiblay be. Singing and playing pretty much everyday. (Hopefully) getting better at my art everyday. Understanding it a little better everyday. Getting MONEY for the privilage. Fuck yes. <br><br>
In between, on days 'off', I rehearse with one (or sometimes both) my bands, write new material, play the piano for pleasure, practise, do the lovely web stuff necessary to be officially alive. Still up to my chest in deep, dark musical waters. They keep me alive and sane. And if I am VERY lucky I get a whole day to spend outside, in a favorite place, watching the world go by the way I like to best, through the birds. If you know me well, as in really know me, you will know I have a passionate love of our wee feathered friends. A passion that has been developing for the last three or so years. UTTER JOY when seeing a new pal for the first time and I am on what seems a never ending quest for a Kingfisher sighting. Soon my friend, soon. I am coming for you...<br><br>
So it is natural to look ahead this time of year and try create some sort of vague 'to do' list. I am not a fan of resolutions, mainly because they are bollocks. The people who make them also fully understand they are bollocks but it makes them feel better for today because TOMORROW I won''t eat like a pig. TOMORROW I won't kill my brain cells as often. So this is not a resolution it is a map, a picture, a network of paths I wish to explore. <br><br>
By the end of the year my Batcave Demos should be complete. In full a catalogue of 18 songs I am proud of and love to play. I am getting feed back all the time from them so currently they are doing me good. Then recoding, recording of an album's worth from the demos. Hopefully chosen by you. Throughout this process I will be unleashing my band on all y'all asses. FUCKING YES. A BAND. It is groovy, funky, pop-fucking-tastic, supremely ginger and musically on fire. <br><br>
Stay with me along the way and share it! <br><br>
Thanks for reading. as usual, LET's TALK! R x<br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2258662012-10-04T20:00:00+01:002018-02-21T18:14:19+00:00Hooks and hookers. WOW. This September has been goooooooooooood! I have been up to ALL KINDS OF SHIZZNIT! But got some main stuff I would like to let you know about.<br><br>
THE BATCAVE DEMOS HAVE BEGUN. So currently there are two tracks up, "Make Believe" and "Arguments". I am working in a (sort of) chronological order of when I wrote them. SO this current batch are from around 2010 ish. I have recoded nothing sonce 2009 so this is me, putting down pretty much everything I have. It's gonna be EPIC.<br><br>
The other point I want to make is that they are free. All the music on my site is free to download when ever you want. All I ask for is an email address. If you like my music then please leave me a comment here or on Facebook and we can chat about stuff. Like music, or gingers. Or anything you want really. :D<br><br>
You can listen here to <a target="_new" href="./music.cfm">THE BATCAVE DEMOS</a><br type="_moz"><br><br>
Happy days!<br><br>
I am also just back from Amsterdam with Her Majesty. I have been in this band since around March, we have done a few shows and have a good few more booked before NY. We have a track up you can listen to if you wish on our facebook page. We played Red Light Fever in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Fever. Clap. Something like that.<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.hermajestyuk.co.uk">www.hermajestyuk.co.uk<br></a><br>
Listen and I hope you enjoy. Share around my songs, and tell anyone you think would like. <br><br>
PEACE!!<br><br><img src="//sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302115_10151271635203417_1408079130_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="400" /><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2106172012-09-07T04:22:30+01:002023-12-10T17:00:08+00:00I SING IN THE KITCHEN BLOG: Oreo Brownies With Oreo Buttercream. The Sweet Music Of Rosie Bans.<a target="_new" href="http://isinginthekitchen.com/2012/09/05/oreo-brownies-with-oreo-buttercream-the-sweet-music-of-rosie-bans/%20"><img src="//isinginthekitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/cropped-img_0024.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a><br><br>
Lovely blog about food and music. COME ON! What could be better? Food...MUSIC. Dreamy combo.<br>
I get a wee mention in one of the recent posts. I am humbled to say the least. I bloody LOVE Oreos! Who is with me!<a target="_new" href="http://%20http://isinginthekitchen.com/2012/09/05/oreo-brownies-with-oreo-buttercream-the-sweet-music-of-rosie-bans/"><br><br>
http://isinginthekitchen.com/2012/09/05/oreo-brownies-with-oreo-buttercream-the-sweet-music-of-rosie-bans/<br><br><br type="_moz"></a>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2102882012-09-06T18:10:00+01:002019-04-09T12:48:17+01:00I will play music for free, if you promise not to be a dick.Here I am back again at the computer, rambling away. I have had a bit of a strange week so far, have played three gigs, still have three to go as well as three singing lessons to teach. Three certainly is the number, if only we could have three days off...would be nice! Anyway, my week started as usual - Monday morning (afternoon) waking up pretty tired and groggy after a weekend of gigging and singing and trying to convince myself that I am actually having a weekend and not just ploughing through work. I was ploughing through work. <br><br><img src="//distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/b773e67ef5b411e18a411231381a43e7_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><span style="font-size: smaller; ">Monday morning blurry view</span><br><br>
Believe it or not I am not moaning about this! (I KNOW! SHOCK SHOCK!) I love my job, I love being a singer in the capital. I love playing the piano they way I want to play it and I LOVE LOVE LOVE that I can make a living form this. I can actually pay my rent. People actually give me MONEY! to play and sing. I mean come ON! It's fucking brilliant. I am fully aware of how awesome it is, I accept it's awesomeness. What I find hard to accept is a complete stranger (or 'friend' or aquaintance) telling me how grateful I should be, how I am doing what i love so HOW DARE I MOAN ABOUT BEING TIRED well you would ask me "How are you doing?"<br><br>
This is sounding like a rant. It's not a rant. This is why I got a C in English twice - I ramble. That and my bad grammer. I am pretty sure all those grammer police among us have had an aneurysm by now. I'll get to my point...eventually. promise. That small 'p' was especially for you.<br><br>
So although it is hard, I let it go - the digs about getting up late and the fact that I am out until midnight most weekdays, and that you secretly think I am out getting pissed - I totally get it. BUT if I was a bar worker would you feel the same? Of course you wouldn't. <br><br>
I got put in my place this week by a member of management at a gig I was playing. I arrived early as I usually do and merely commented on the cables lying everywhere. Some funny, witty joke about spaghetti junction - it was a beezer. Well that was it, I was subjected to a nice little lecture. [in angry manager voice]"You guys work for an hour and a half, get fed and have a bar budget and don't even tidy up after yourselves. I am going to send an email to (agency name) and tell them to let you all know. It's not much to ask for you to just set up and when you are finished set down. I mean we ask the bar staff, that only make £6 per hour, to clean for two hours after their shift so it's not much for you to put some cables away" <br><br>
I see his frustration, however if he would just send that email and stop spewing all his crappy management skills all over the musicians (who, by the way, are self employed and not staff) then we would have a clear procedure regarding the equipment and he need never stress about such things. It is a high skilled job and that's why we get a little more than £6 per hour. After tax, travel expenses, oh and not to mention all the time spent learning repertoire. For free.<br><br>
In contrast, I played one of the best gigs I have ever played the next night. My first solo original show in AGES! I was totally buzzing afterwards and after playing a bunch of new tracks that seemed to go down well I was a happy chappy. Treated with respect and was encouraged to enjoy the bar with some free drinks tokens, as well as having a few tracks recorded for free. Ace. no money involved but I did not give a flying fuck. I will take a free gig where I can feel comfortable over a not-so-well paid one where it actually doesn't matter what I play or how I play it. Some folk came up and told me how much they enjoyed the show and that is a feeling you just canny charge for.<br><br><img src="//distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/f8e1ccf6f74511e183c1123138105975_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><span style="font-size: smaller; ">Playing at The Finsbury</span><br><br>
So that's that! It's all over folks! If you have read this far I thank you. If you have any thoughts of your own feel free to comment, feel equally free not to comment. I am telling you how to feel again, ever so sorry.<br><br><img src="//distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/b1f75ee2f1c711e1bb3e22000a1e9b9f_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br type="_moz"><br>
R xxx<br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2066522012-08-30T01:50:00+01:002012-08-30T01:50:00+01:00Optimism I am one of those outwardly emotional people. I cry at most films, TV dramas, Eastenders (you get the drift) I take things in on an emotional level so no doubt that is why they all come flooding out like that! Below is a verse that has helped me though so much. I read it often and it always fills my spirit with a sense of comfort. The optimist's creed.<br><br>
I Promise Myself...<br><br>
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.<br>
To talk health, hapiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.<br>
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.<br>
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.<br>
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.<br>
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.<br>
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.<br>
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.<br>
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.<br>
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.<br>
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.<br>
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.<br><br>
Christian D. Larson 1912<br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2063162012-08-29T14:25:00+01:002012-08-29T14:25:00+01:00Oh no, the washing is going to get wet! Today I am in bed with the cold (awwwwwwww SYMPATHY!!!) I actually lay in bed this morning, tossing and turning because after checking the weather the previous night (go me, ten for organisation) I knew it was going to rain. I was genuinely having nightmares about my dry washing hanging out getting soaked and therefore TOTALLY RUINED and I'd need to go to the *amazing* laundrette across the road and wash them again. SO that was me, up at 8am, with the cold, taking the washing in. Cos I am a twat like that. And from that behavior I probably got ill in the first place. Anyway, it is an insight into my slightly OCD personality. When I get something on my mental to do list I just have to do it. I am certain I share this attitude with most of my musician friends. That nagging feeling in the brain that there is always something to do. An email, sending a demo, that chorus you haven't finished...<br><br>
I think it is important to keep creating, to keep doing things that inspire you. I am an artist. I practise every day, I write every day and I have never expected anything back in return. People don't need to like it, they also don't need to care enough to hate it. If they take the time to listen in the first place I am absolutely overjoyed! You can imagine my giddieness when I get a nice email from a thankful listener! I am like WOW, SOMEONE LIKES IT AND GIVE ENOUGH OF A SHIT TO LET ME KNOW! And I hope the fact they CAN let me know and I WILL respond is fun for them. Cos that is just how artists need to (and I think should) be now. Times are a-changing and its great! Artist makes music. Artist promotes music. Artist sells music. No fucking middle man taking rights, money or blood from you. And people believe that they dont need that middle man EVER, not with all the online power a 17 year old in their bedroom studio can have. Okay, it will be near impossible to make a million but who the fuck wants to be a millionaire! If life was that easy people wouldn't make such good music, I think. (*drama hand over the brow* WOE IS ME!)<br><br>
What I get out of it is a sense of well being and satisfaction. I can sort out my emotions and come to terms with the world through music. I accept that I am here to sing, play, write with the hope that it inspires people and maybe helps them out when they need a voice. It has taken me a long time to be totally happy just letting it flow. I studied music and unknown to me the whole time I was programming my mind to approach writing in a certain way. I have had to relearn how to let go and just let my creativity take me where it wants. And that's a fucking ace place to be.<br><br>
So after that ramble here is what I do!<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.hermajestyuk.co.uk">www.hermajestyuk.co.uk</a><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com%20">www.thetimorousbeasties.co</a><a target="_new" href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com%20">m</a><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.amritrose.com">www.amritrose.com</a><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.whiskyginger.co.uk">www.whiskyginger.co.uk</a><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2053522012-08-27T17:50:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00NEW SHOW!Hi everyone!<br><br>
After a long five month break I have my next show on October 24th at The Luxe in Spittalfields, E1. I am really looking forward to this one and have seen many a good gig at the venue. Also, keep your eyes peeled as I may be joined by some very special guests!! <br><br><br>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/767b15a1912b700773ff1b17f46279e34833d535/large/Poster-for-LUXE-on-24th-October.jpg?1371131850" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="849" width="600" />Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2026272012-08-21T14:15:00+01:002022-04-25T19:24:35+01:00Quick blog... Just a quickie before I shoot off to rehearsals with Her Majesty. This week things have kicked up a gear with lots new shows coming in - it is looking like the festive season will be full of Rosie! I have been playing at The Living Rooms and The Criterion, two cool as venues. Lovely instruments to play on too! <br><br>
<img src="//distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/fc229d80d99c11e1a47b22000a1cf766_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> <img src="//distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/f86742c8def511e180ff22000a1e95d0_6.jpg%20" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><img src="//distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/84733e20ea1311e1b44322000a1e8c9f_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
More NEW NEWS! I am heading off to Amsterdam at the end of September to play with with Her Majesty supporting Florida Room. Check them out here! <a target="_new" href="http://floridaroom.co.uk/site/images/winston.jpg">www.floridaroom.co.uk</a> V excited about this one and seeing Amsterdam! BOOM!<br><br><img src="//floridaroom.co.uk/site/images/winston.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><br type="_moz">
R xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2001772012-08-15T20:00:51+01:002017-01-14T00:19:57+00:00Beards are sexy...from http://www.gingers.bigcartel.com I am a lover of all things Ginger. (So it's no surprise my lover is also ginger ;) You can imagine my JOY! at finding this beautiful wee handmade jewelry company called GINGERS! Check out my brooch... said lover also has one of these!<br><br><img src="//distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/d9840116e24c11e19e6f22000a1e9bc6_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="//distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/4db14f7ce23311e18b9422000a1c9e12_6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/2001652012-08-15T19:43:55+01:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00The Batcave Demos - New Recordings, COMING SOONHello, I have some new shit for yo ears! (almost!)<br><br>
The Batcave Demos are a collection of brand new, unreleased, home demos that shall be available to download from the Shop very soon. Sign up to the mailing list, follow me on twitter (@RosieBans) or on Facebook (facebook.com/rosiebansmusic) to be in on the action.<br><br>
For those of you that don't know what the Batcave is, it's my home studio. It's called the Batcave because I am Batman and I can call it whatever the fuck I want. Actually, it's called the Batcave due to the lack of windows and the the fact that I live in a basement, a little like a cave. That and I am Batman.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/6cec244bf911163c4bb2faddceb0a44b8bd66499/original/Picture-12.png?1377607955" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="599" width="599" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1918182012-07-21T01:37:02+01:002012-07-21T01:37:02+01:00News!! I have been working away with my band Her Majesty, we are an all girl punk/dance band and have just finished our first wee recoding in the studio... <br><br>
You can listen to it <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/HerMajestyUK/app_178091127385">HERE</a><br><br>
Apart from rocking out with the ladies I have been back home in the wonderful Weege singing songs and having fun times. On Tuesday 17th July I sang a few songs with Mike Nisbet (one of the beasties from my last tour). He is an exceptional singer songwriter and got a lovely wee review in the Scotsman regarding the gig...I get a sly mention too ;)<br><br>
By Elaine O'Connor<br>
"We begin the evening in the fine company of Mike Nisbet, a dapper gent (he has to fend off hecklers of his bow tie) with a voice as smooth as velvet, and an equally talented friend in Rosie Bans, who joins him for some of the set."<br type="_moz"><br>
R xxx<br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1822302012-06-22T17:54:54+01:002012-06-22T17:54:54+01:00Procrastination So, right now what I should be doing:<br><br>
1. Writing out a set list for a gig<br>
2. Warming up my voice for a gig<br>
3. Packing my bag, for a gig<br>
4. Getting ready. For a gig.<br><br>
What I am doing instead:<br><br>
1. Drinking tea and googling myself. (not a euphemism) <br><br>
I gig a lot, its my job I do it for a living. It pays the bill and puts food in my tummy. Recently though I've been finding the thought of waking up, doing some stuff (you know, that stuff you need to do like shopping and cleaning the loo etc....) then going out to play a gig a little daunting. I've always tried to keep my 'work' i.e. playing at functions, weddings, bars, hotels and my own music, Rosie Bans Singer Songwriter separate, however now they have all became one big smelly bum gig!<br><br>
SO, I am taking a break. Not from work (cos, well, I can't). But from my own music. Gigging the unsigned singer songwriter circuit around London is cool, it can be fun, but mostly its full of people I don't want to meet and venues I don't want to be in. Cos they are shite. So, I've got a plan... I'll tell you. It involves interviews, videos and demos. Radio play and TV, everything else that I don't have time to do cos I am gigging.<br><br>
Oh and updates to my wee bloggy - something I've neglected for the past few months!<br><br><br>
BOOOM!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1509182012-03-24T12:15:00+00:002017-02-01T22:19:22+00:00Back on it (like a car bonnet.) Hello all you fine people!<br><br>
I have much news to spraff about so I'll just get right to it!! <br><br>
I have been a busy little bee the past couple of months, they have fair flew by and now ITS SPRING! Check it out, look out your window and smile cos the planet is heating up, the birds are getting it on left right and centre and the sun is occasionally shining! <br><br>
I recently embarked on another Scottish tour, this time sans the wonderful Erin Todd :(( (<a target="_new" href="http://www.erintoddmusic.com">www.erintoddmusic.com</a> - she is amazing! Go and listen to her tunes!) however it's not all doom and gloom cos I was joined by the wonderful Anna MacDonald (<a target="_new" href="http://www.annamacdonaldmusic.com">www.annamacdonaldmusic.com</a>) and the exceptional Mike Nisbet (<a href="http://www.mikenisbet.com">www.mikenisbet.com</a>)! I don't need to tell ye again, go click listen and enjoy!<br><br>
The March dates were:<br><br>
7th Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh<br>
8th SuCasa, Ayr<br>
9th Henry's Coffee House, Dundee<br>
10th Crianlarich Hotel, Stirling<br>
11th Hootanannys, Inverness<br>
14th Tarscabhaig Hall, Skye<br>
16th The Roxy 171, Glasgow<br><br>
DONT WORRY if you missed any of them cos all three gingers are frequntly gigging and mit's looking like all three shall be taking over the London scene this year! Keep em peeled! Music was made, whiskey was drank and friendships forged - The Timorous Beasties Tour 2012 was AMAZIN!!<br><br>
So, apart from jumping about the motherland like a mad radge I'v been playing music with my new band! <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Her-Majesty/213150022116341">HER MAJESTY</a> CHECK US OOT!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/bae9288b8656818a2ed2d4dd8fc2129e003265f1/large/Her-Majesty.jpg?1371131841" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="398" width="600" /><br><br><br type="_moz">
We are currently writing and rehearsing and will be gigging very soon! <br><br>
Lots of gigs and new projects coming this summer, it's shaping up to be an ace year of music already!! HAPPY MARCH EVERYBODY!! x<br><br>
I'v been listening to this a lot too...not quite a summer tune but a CHOON none the less!<br><br><br type="_moz"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bK4UP0VyWZ8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1428682012-02-25T17:30:53+00:002022-04-14T12:42:08+01:00Scotland Tour Announced!!!This March i will be heading HOME for a wee Scottish tour! Exciting times. I will be playing along side some absolutely fantastic Scottish musicians. I love these guys, in a big way. Check it all out our Facebook event page! Come to a show, say hello and give us a hug. We love hugs.<br><br><br><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/340711905967544/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/428535dfcb4a3668a2ff3826c3f2ce4dc876feb6/large/Poster-3.jpg?1371131845" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a><br><br><span style="font-size: x-large; ">Anna MacDonald, Mike Nisbet, Little Fire and Rosie Bans.</span><br><br>
Four Scottish singer songwriters. One tour. March 2012.<br><br>
BE THERE!<br><br>
7th The Village, Edinburgh<br>
8th SuCasa, Ayr<br>
9th Henry's Coffee House, Dundee<br>
10th Crianlarich Hotel, Stirling<br>
11th Hootanannys, Inverness<br>
14th Tarscabhaig Hall, Skye<br>
16th The Roxy 171, Glasgow<br><br>
ANNA MACDONALD<br>
Anna was raised in Glasgow but spent every summer on the Isle of Skye where her family’s roots run deep. Her Highland connections had a strong influence on her from an early age: Anna learned more from the family ceildihs she attended than she ever did in school. In 2003 Anna spent a year studying at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College, which cemented her love for the language.<br><br>
http://www.annamacdonaldmusic.com/<br>
http://annamacdonald.bandcamp.com/<br>
http://www.myspace.com/annamacdonald<br><br><br>
MIKE NISBET<br>
Scottish singer songwriter, Debut Album 'Vagrant' out now!<br><br>
'Vagrant' is the debut album from Oban-born musician Mike Nisbet. A Diving Bell Production, it was recorded in Glasgow in October 2010 by Marcus Mackay and will be released on (9/06/2011). <br><br>
The album’s ten tracks were written in the winter of 2009. After spending more than a year living between London and Glasgow so the songs are primarily to do with being on the road and basically having no home to return to. The album’s completion was made possible by Creative Scotland, which provided the funding for the studio time. Nisbet’s long term ambition to create a solo record that, at its heart, is one man playing directly to the listener, has been beautifully realised. <br><br>
http://www.mikenisbet.com/<br><br><br>
LITTLE FIRE<br>
To date Little Fire has supported The Secret Sisters, Damien Rice, Dougie MacLean and King Creosote. He has been invited to support Joan Armatrading in London on her 2012 UK tour.<br><br>
A passionate singer along the lines of Ray LaMontagne and David Gray, Little Fire has a distinctive voice which resonates with an earthy and husky tone and timbre.<br><br>
Little Fire has a gift for writing heartfelt songs and has vocal passion, power and a genuine warmth in his voice which seeps through his lyrics.<br><br>
http://www.littlefiremusic.com/<br><br><br>
ROSIE BANS<br>
Drawing inspiration from the vocal talents of Gloria Gaynor and Stevie Nicks, and from the songwriting skills of Imogen Heap and Tori Amos, Rosie's music is at once intelligent and accessible. Rich with instantly memorable choruses and rhythmic piano grooves which belie a subtle compositional complexity seldom found in pop music, it is easy to understand why her writing has such wide ranging appeal.<br><br>
http://www.rosiebans.com/<br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1376272012-02-04T16:15:00+00:002012-02-04T16:15:00+00:00New shiz goin' down in Bans Town!Yo home dawgs. Hello. How you all doing. Great.<br><br>
I have a SHIT LOAD of gigs coming up over the next wee while so thought I'd update you all with some of them...cool? Cool.<br><br>
So on <span style="font-size: medium; ">SUNDAY (5th FEB)</span> I have an ACE gig in Nambucca, Upper Holloway. It is an amazing venue with some of THE nicest staff I have worked with in London. Everyone was so supportive of my music when I played there last. So I am BACK.<br><br>
The cooooool thing about this gig is that I shall be playing 2 x 30min sets - all original material, yes that's an HOUR of ROSIE tunes - in the main bar. In the gig room that same night is Peter Doherty. So come and get warmed up by me before heading in and getting your fix of Doherty. Should be an ace night!!!!<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://nambuccalondon.com/evev?event_id=487">http://nambuccalondon.com/evev?event_id=487</a><br><br><br>
Then, on the <span style="font-size: medium; ">16th of FEB</span> I'll be playing The LEGENDARY Troubadour in Earl's court. I love playing here and I shall be on the bill with some ACE acts. MORE INFO HERE...<br><br><br>
8.25 Lydia Baylis <br>
www.lydiabaylis.com<br><br>
9.05 Erin Todd <br>
www.erintoddmusic.com <br><br>
9.40 Rosie Bans - MEEEEEEEEEE<br><br>
10.20 Ashley John-Baptiste <br>
Ashley John-Baptiste formally of X Factor group 'The Risk'. Having left 'The Risk' Ashley has gone solo and is currently working on his album while also planning a UK Tour<br><br>
LOOKS GOOD EH?!?<span style="font-size: larger; "> COME!<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.troubadour.co.uk/programme_view.php?view%5Btype%5D=programme&view%5Bid%5D=2832"><span style="font-size: smaller; ">http://www.troubadour.co.uk/programme_view.php?view%5Btype%5D=programme&view%5Bid%5D=2832<br></span></a><br></span><br>
THEN..<span style="font-size: medium; ">.MARCH 5th </span><span style="font-size: small; ">Im playing The Bedford, Balham. The Bedford is always an amazing gig and I am super duper excited about this one too! Erin Todd is also on the bill. We are giving it LARGE.<br></span><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.thebedford.co.uk/EventView.aspx?ID=946f4c64-6bf0-4c35-a97f-b449e76a4e27">http://www.thebedford.co.uk/EventView.aspx?ID=946f4c64-6bf0-4c35-a97f-b449e76a4e27<br></a><br>
And the gig will be streamed LIVE at <a target="_new" href="http://www.justin.tv/thebedfordlive">http://www.justin.tv/thebedfordlive</a><br><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; ">MARCH 19th </span><span style="font-size: small; ">I'll be back at NAMBUCCA headlining their acoustic night in the main bar. Good drink and good banter. GOOD FUCKING TIMES!<br></span><br><a target="_new" href="http://nambuccalondon.com/events-2?eme_offset=1">http://nambuccalondon.com/events-2?eme_offset=1<br></a><br>
Looking forward to the next couple of months of gigging...see you there!!!!<br>
R xxxxxxxxx<br><br><br><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1364972012-01-29T13:03:13+00:002012-01-29T13:03:13+00:00REVIEW TWO! BOOM! Review from Bluesbunny.com on my gig at The Roxy 171.<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.bluesbunny.com/tabid/59/xmmid/743/xmid/3607/xmview/2/default.aspx">Full article can be read here...<br></a><br><span style="font-size: medium; ">"Some performers are like circus ringmasters when they are on stage. Rosie Bans was one such performer and she soon tamed the animals in the audience. Benefitting from a musical education and thus actually knowing what syncopation is, she adopted a direct approach to audience manipulation through the kind of slick songs and slap your face banter that easily marked her out as a proper entertainer and that’s a rare thing to see in Glasgow these days."</span><br><br>
YALDI!Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1360182012-01-26T15:52:50+00:002017-02-01T21:52:04+00:00Scotland gigs, and much ACENESS! Hello peepo!!<br><br>
Been gigging away as usual like a maniac and last week that took me north back home to Scotland :-)))) <br><br>
I played three gigs: Roxy 171 in Glasgow, SuCasa, Ayr and The Classic Grand, Glasgow. I had an ace time being home and seeing all the 'troops' again. Feels like a lifetime ago since I was up for New Year. Anyways, the beautiful mind of James Foley (of the band <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fol%C3%A9/189521484424624?ref=ts">Folé</a> - go check them lads out!!) wrote me a nice wee review!! <br><br><a target="_new" href="http://watchthisspaceuk.com/2012/01/26/su-casa-19th-january2012/">http://watchthisspaceuk.com/2012/01/26/su-casa-19th-january2012/<br></a><br>
HAVE A READ!!!!<br><br>
Much aceness indeed. <br><br><br type="_moz"><br><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1O6GqCwjh-k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1335832012-01-13T18:05:20+00:002012-01-13T18:05:20+00:00PAGES...This site has many sections - perhaps you haven't visited them all????<br><br><a target="_new" href="./music.cfm">MUSIC</a><br><br><a target="_new" href="./singinglessonsgreenwich.cfm">TUITION</a><br><br><a target="_new" href="./entertainment.cfm">ENTERTAINMENT</a><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.thetimorousbeasties.com">CEILIDH AND FUNCTION BAND</a><br><br>
xxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1329962012-01-11T00:30:00+00:002012-01-11T00:30:00+00:00Happy New Year!!! Hello!! Happy New Year to everyone (okay I know its a bit late). I had the bestest time getting drunk and eating steak with my family. ACE BALLS!<br><br>
It's straight back to work now though and I started off the year by playing at The Old Queens Head in Islington. On the bill were some really cool musos and I really enjoyed the venue and it's distressed surroundings, although I was craving Pledge by the end of the night. OCD.<br><br>
GIGS COMING UP THIS MONTH...<br><br>
18th - Roxy, Glasgow<br>
19th - SuCasa, Ayr<br>
20th - The Classic Grand, Glasgow<br><br>
Maybe see you at one of the dates, I do hope so.<br><br>
Oh and today's my Birthday so am off to gorge myself on chocolate, fuck it.<br><br>
LATERZZ x<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1288142011-12-16T12:09:55+00:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00PLEDGE MUSIC CAMPAIGN! Be part of my music...I have signed up to Pledge Music to allow fans old and new to be part of my debut album!! I am almost there and once finished it will be available to all you guys EXCLUSIVE through Pledge Music!!<br><br><br type="_moz"><img src="//assets.pledgemusic.com/widgets/6f8/c22/a5f/2837/badge.png?1324036275" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Rosie Bans" /><br><br>
THANK YOU!! x<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1283312011-12-13T20:00:00+00:002017-02-01T21:37:24+00:00IT's CHRISTMAS! almost I have been quiet for a while. Had a wee holiday and preparing for the madness of Christmas! ARGHERKJHSGAHG!<br><br>
I wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Enjoy the holidays, family and food.<br><br>
ENJOY!!<br><br><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JOQ4JxPDXIU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <br><div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;"> </div>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1256742011-11-29T14:22:16+00:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00The Killer Heels UK Tour... IS OVER!<br><br>
Myself and Erin had a total blast on tour, thanks so much to all the people who supported us along the way, and to all the promoters and hosts that had us at their venues. We really appreciate it all. Most of all thank to those of you that have now became fans, are interacting with us and following us through the journey... you are all LEGENDS!<br><br>
I still have a few shows before 2011 draws to a close then its studio time to record my debut album...EXCITING! Stay tuned for updates.<br><br>
Thanks again everyone...!! xxxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/dc6e4b1df5adc612ae94c392b4a5e31319d9365c/large/331955_289992051041514_184245658282821_870683_1015793296_o.jpg?1371131840" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1236502011-11-16T16:06:24+00:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00The Killer Heels UK Tour - Scotland! COME DOON!!<br><br><span style="font-size: xx-large; ">Tuesday November 22nd- Noose & Monkey, Aberdeen<br>
Wednesday November 23rd- The Bay, Glasgow<br>
Thursday November 24th- The Good Seed Bistro<br></span><br>
Made it well big so you can all see. Even if you are a Grannie.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/47796ca4d01ead4b094602c2fafbcf956bbb6f89/large/Scotland-Dates.jpg?1371131850" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="837" width="600" /><br><br>
See ye's there!<br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1225182011-11-09T18:50:00+00:002011-11-09T18:50:00+00:00Rosie and Erin return to The Troubadour...! Right!<br><br>
For those of you that missed it the last time we had a blast playing at the LEGENDARY Troubadour in Earl's Court in October. Such a blast infact that we wanted to do it all over again, so, when we were asked back to play we quickly said - OCH AYE! (cos us Scots say shit like that all the time)<br><br>
We will be playing a full set each of original material and, as we both have new albums currently stewing in the metaphorical pipeline, it will be brand SPANKing new material. WAEY HEY HEY!<br><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=291478460874613">CHECK OOT THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR TOENAILS!</a><br>
See y'all there!<br><br>
R xxxxxx<br><br>
www.rosiebans.com<br>
www.facebook.com/rosiebansmusic<br>
www.myspace.com/rosiebansmusic<br>
www.twitter.com/RosieBans<br><br>
www.erintoddmusic.com<br>
www.facebook.com/erintoddmusicpage<br>
www.myspace.com/erintoddmusic<br>
www.twitter.com/erintoddmusicRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1222472011-11-08T15:10:48+00:002011-11-08T15:10:48+00:00New giggies! Hello, a wee update to remind you of my upcoming gigs!<br><br><span style="font-size: xx-large; "><b>NOVEMBER 2011<br></b>22nd - Noose and Monkey, Aberdeen<br>
23rd - The Bay, Glasgow<b><br><br>
DECEMBER 2011<br></b>4th - Proud Camden, London<br>
6th - The Library, London<b><br><br>
JANUARY 2011<br></b>9th The Old Queen's Head, London<b><br><br>
MARCH 2012<br></b>5th - The Bedford, London<br></span><br>
Come along if you can, there will be more details regarding ticket price and age restrictions in due course!!<br><br>
Thanks xxx R xxxx<br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1218172011-11-05T14:54:57+00:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00British weekFrom tonight through to Wed 9th Nov I am playing at The Melia White House Hotel as part of their British Week.<br><br>
I'll be busting out the British pop songs from 9pm onwards with my duo. It's not to be missed.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/272c879ac698c04fccbcb3073131769696762bec/original/Rosie-at-Melia.jpg?1371131847" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="381" width="334" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1215252011-11-03T17:38:58+00:002011-11-03T17:38:58+00:00UPCOMING SOLO GIGS...NOVEMBER 22nd, The Noose and Monkey, Aberdeen, 7pm<br>
DECEMBER 4th Proud Camden, London 4pm<br>
DECEMBER 6th, The Library Bar, London 9pm<br>
MARCH 5th 2012, The Bedford, London 7pm<br><br>
I'll be playing all original material! See you there!<br><br>
Rx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1213622011-11-02T19:03:44+00:002011-11-02T19:03:44+00:00And another... Me again...<br><br>
Just got another gig confirmed for 4th DECEMBER at Proud Camden, 4pm!<br><br>
I have played here a few times before and its always totally ACE!<br><br>
Come and seeeeeeeeeeeeeee xxxxxxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1213542011-11-02T18:45:00+00:002017-01-14T00:19:56+00:00Rosie Bans at The Bedford! Hello everyone!<br><br>
I received confirmation of my first solo performance at The Bedford, Balham. It's a little bit away, MARCH 5th 2012 so please put it in the diary!!<br><br>
I am well chuffed as I love the venue and think it's always a fab night of music. It will also be streamed live online for those of you who can't get to the gig but are DYING to see me. Mainly my Chinese fans, I know how frustrated you feel being so far away.<br><br>
Much love to all. <br><br>
WOOP!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e3e1b6120148d4f2886771434a2d5f8fe0a6a18d/large/Site-bedford-pic.jpg?1371131854" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="317" width="600" /><br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1200492011-10-25T14:50:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:55+00:00Gigs and pages...Hallo,<br><br>
I now have a(nother) new Facebook page <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/therosiebansduo">The Rosie Bans Duo Page</a>. This page is for my function work that I do most nights. I am usually totally solo which has its ups and downs. I don't need to rely on anyone but me, which means if I mess something up (which rarely happens but is possible) then all responsibility lies with me. Any way you get the idea.<br><br>
I get really frustrated with this - I LOVE playing obviously but if I have a cracker of a gig I ain't got anyone to high five! Or if I have a stinker of a gig who do I discuss it with? So I am going to try and push for more ensemble work - duo, trio any line up people want. If you are a muso and want to get involved send me a mail, lets meet up chat and jam!<br><br><a target="_new" href="./services.cfm">Check out the new pages on the site</a><br><br>
Also my cool wee new logo - <img src="//content.bandzoogle.com/users/RosieBans/images/source/1075533.jpg?5" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="175" width="250" /><br><br>
If you want me to design a logo for you then hit me up! Also, I can provide an illustration for you toooooooooooooo like this...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f767217fdaf4a9135b5822d86518fc68e7752d13/medium/Killer-Heels-Promo1.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="419" width="300" /><br><br>
Ta much peeps!<br><br>
x<br type="_moz"><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1193292011-10-20T10:59:20+01:002017-01-14T00:19:55+00:00USBs ON SALE NOW! <a target="_new" href="./music.cfm"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/1a53c1ef9e0309b1b87235dc039548422b58cb4d/large/294567_272462316127821_184245658282821_814144_2000951331_n.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="567" width="600" /></a>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1192352011-10-19T21:10:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:55+00:00I earned... ...a badger! <br><br>
Well, no, not a badger - a BADGE! A badge for uploading a track to BBC introducing. Don't mean I'm getting played but thought it was pretty and cool so am putting it HERE to let you know what I'v been up to. I'v been up (loading) to. Get it!?<br><br><br type="_moz"><br><a title="Head to bbc.co.uk/introducing, upload your music and you could have your tracks broadcast on BBC Radio" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/introducing/?uploadedbadge"><img src="//www.bbc.co.uk/music/introducing/images/badges/uploadedbadge.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Head to bbc.co.uk/introducing, upload your music and you could have your tracks broadcast on BBC Radio" /></a>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1182672011-10-12T15:44:20+01:002017-01-14T00:19:55+00:00E.P.s now on sale!!!! Hello everyone,<br><br>
I now have E.P.s you can buy direct from the site <a target="_new" href="./music.cfm">here</a>!<br><br>
The E.P. is on a USB and consists of three full-band tracks. I only have 100 of them and am not getting any more printed so grab them while you can!! The USB is 128M and can be used as a normal USB to store your own files on too...£4 each - BARGAIN!! R xxx<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/84af7265e4bcc86305ec35ece9bb5a51d49a5fcd/medium/usb1.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="218" width="300" /><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1180662011-10-11T00:15:00+01:002017-02-01T21:21:23+00:00Checking in... It's been a hectic few weeks with planning the tour, touring and now we are back in London all ready for our gig tomorrow night at The Troubadour! Very excoteeeeeeeddd!!
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When we got back we decided to do a wee video. We (myself, Duncan Menzies, (fiddle player from AroarA) and Erin Todd) recorded a cover of Break for the Border by Jakil. Jakil are an awesome Scottish band check out their shizz on <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/jakil?ref=ts">FACEBOOK</a>!<br><br><br><div style="text-align: center; "><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/jakil?ref=ts"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/e86d4772d7e8a7b71cb7da64575a88d2b701b7e0/original/JJ.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="240" width="240" /></a></div>
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Here is the VIDEO!!!<br><br><br type="_moz"><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YRa7irCULCI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></center>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1167942011-10-02T02:03:30+01:002011-10-02T02:03:30+01:00See ya!!!!! I am off on tour tomorrow!!! Woooo!!! Check out the <a target="_new" href="./gigs.cfm">gigs page</a> for all the dates and info. Hopefully see you soon!!!<br><br>
R xxxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1154902011-09-22T15:10:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:55+00:00English Tour dates Announced! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0d6c1d6bf2dc2be0dbf53cb87227facca77d4530/large/Killer-heels-dates.jpg?1371131843" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="837" width="600" /><br><br>
See you there!!! R xxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1152222011-09-20T19:30:11+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00Tour Poster! Have a wee look at our tour poster! Dates will all be posted on the site next week...<br><br><a target="_new" href="./tour.cfm"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/f767217fdaf4a9135b5822d86518fc68e7752d13/large/Killer-Heels-Promo1.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="837" width="600" /></a><br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1136522011-09-09T14:50:40+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00Rosie Playing Proud Camden Sunday 18th September <img src="//londonrelocationservices.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/proud-camden.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Hi everyone!<br><br>
I will be playing at the wonderful Proud Camden venue on Sunday the 18th of Sept, 3pm. It will be a nice way to spend your Sunday so why not come along for some banter? I am playing a 45-min set of originals songs, old and new. So new in fact that it will be the WORLD PREMIER of a few...when else will you be invited to a WORLD PREMIER of anything?! Unless you are really important and get tickets for that kinda shit all the time. But I doubt you are 'cos you're reading this. But JUST INCASE you are...COME ALONG SEE ME!!<br><br>
Catch you all there chums!!<br><br>
R xx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1133212011-09-07T23:58:35+01:002011-09-07T23:58:35+01:00Album WorkHello!<br><br>
Soooooo how ye aw doing?! In amongst other bits and bobs I have been doing today, I recorded all the rough demo tracks for the album. The working titles are as follows:<br><br>
Arguments<br>
Charlie<br>
Dad<br>
Like I Love You<br>
Make Believe<br>
Park<br>
Train<br><br>
Included in the album will be the current tracks 'Pictures', 'Foreign to me' and 'Helpless'. Those three tracks mean a lot to me as they were written at a very crucial time in my life, leaving Uni, getting over a dead relationship and starting a new (and still strong!) relationship. They have stayed with me through my journey from Edinburgh to Enzie, Enzie to London when all others have been dropped these have stayed on top. So they are in there as well. My BBF's (in song format).<br><br>
IN OTHER NEWS...<br><br>
We have another tour date booked for the 9th October in Oxford, The Living Room!<br><br>
BRING IT OAN!!<br><br>
Hope ye are all well<br><br>
Much Ginger Love from meeeexxxxxx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1120452011-08-30T18:45:26+01:002011-08-30T18:45:26+01:00First Tour Date BOOKED! It's a little while away, and it is only one date, but we have an official, confirmed date on our UK tour now BOOKED! Yey!!<br><br>
We (myself and erin Todd, <a target="_new" href="http://www.erintoddmusic.com">www.erintoddmusic.com</a>) will be playing The Troubadour, Earls Court, on Tuesday 11th October 2011!<br><br>
YEY!<br><br>
x<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1108702011-08-23T13:25:26+01:002022-02-20T13:30:07+00:00Best Film Score Nomination! Nominated for "Best Score" at The Underground Cinema Film Festival in Dublin - Jacopo and the Dancer by Paul Morris.<br><br><br type="_moz"><iframe width="560" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gYAQSMQk2XA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
xRosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1095012011-08-18T13:20:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00Check out Erin Todd's Music!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3605b9e5358aad0e183d6fe7c72150ea02e04e54/original/3928463.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="500" width="327" /> <br><br><br>
My very talented good friend <a target="_new" href="http://www.erintoddmusic.com">Erin Todd</a> is currently gigging hard at the Edinburgh festival. She is an extremely talented singer songwriter with a beautiful voice. Head over to her <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/erintoddmusicpage">Facebook</a> and check her out! All tracks also available for download via iTunes.<br><br>
R x<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1089572011-08-14T18:35:42+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00Where I work.Where do you write? Where do you get your inspiration from?<br><br>
This is where I write.<br><br>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/2cb294fa1d2077263343fff59320ed938a5d9c89/medium/Home-Studio.JPG?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br>
My new home, and my new home studio set up complete with lovely Yamaha digital piano. The house is a bit like a shoe box (although its name would have you believe it is massive) it is nice and compact for me to swivel from keyboard to computer. Well it would be, if I had a swivel chair.<br><br>
This is my inspiration. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ded87f70545144972bd324fe5f40311bbd01fee2/medium/Rose-G-2.JPG?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /> <br><br>
Usually after a walk around the rose garden in the park I am ready to go home, eat food and relax. Having forgotten all about the lyrics I went there to write.<br><br>
I am loving living in London, everyday feels a little like a holiday, a very busy holiday that has lasted almost a year.<br><br>
xx<br type="_moz">Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1087702011-08-12T15:30:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00London Riots.I live in south east London, in a lovely town called Greenwich. Greenwich has a daily flood of tourists thanks to the National Maratime Museum, The Royal Observatory and of course the Greenwich meridian. After what seemed like the apocalypse broke out all over London, and many other cities in England, on Monday night, we felt thankful that Greenwich did not fall victim. As a direct result of this escape, a rumour started flying around Twitter and Facebook that Greenwich was on the 'target list' and was going to be hit on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday I was out in Central London, saying goodbye to a friend who had came down to visit, then headed home to Greenwich Town. It looked like this:<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/a18a156b0449d297d46dfddf86f5ec63810e8783/medium/High-Street1.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/0c98a58936aa25b1d252db054d6bb2f9630ce24b/medium/High-Street-2.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/3aec872fbb2e30015241906d938a09bc7489d415/medium/High-STreet-3.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/ca0ed3da2fe9b18e2c35953fd85e62fcfd7905be/medium/High-Street-4.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br>
This was at around 4pm. All the shop keepers had been advised to close and board up shop. I was convinced that there was going to be a riot right on my door step and started barricading myself in my house! Yeah, perhaps a bit too far but there was a genuine fear in the town. I am so thankful that nothing happened except a few smashes in the local Orange shop window and feel very lucky not to have experienced anything first hand.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/77159c104ebfd9773ec7be1cfb68999b71390946/medium/Orange-Shop.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br>
Everyone is searching for reasons. There are so many arguments about social, economical issues surrounding the riots. Was it an extreme form of protest for some? Perhaps a case of pure greed, or maybe just disconnected young people venting their anger at the society that has excluded them? I have no idea. I just know there is a right and wrong way to act, and no matter how justified some think their actions are, this amount of destruction and devastation is just plain wrong. Greenwich council have announced they will be evicting anyone found to be connected to the riots. And there is a petition flying around to take benefits off people that were involved. I don't believe these steps will make anything better, and may actually contribute to further riots. <br><br>
Sad times.<br><br>
Doom and gloom....BLEGH....This will cheer you up...<br><br>
ROSES!! HUNNERS OF ROSES!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/894bf96c8c4d83c13c846a30d9b33506fb97534a/medium/Rose-Garden.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br><br><br>
"London, we love you. Get better soon" - Written on a boarded up Peckham shop front.<br><br><br type="_moz"><br>Rosie Banstag:rosiebans.com,2005:Post/1065892011-07-25T13:45:00+01:002017-01-14T00:19:54+00:00Mary of the High Seas!Hi everyone,<br><br>
Well, I am just back from a weekend in Edinburgh and have returned to a laptop chock full so as the laborious process of backing up takes place beside me I though I'd write a wee update!<br><br>
All tour and solo music stuff has taken a back seat for the last few weeks as Mary of the High Seas concert readings took place from Friday 22nd- Sunday 24th July. It was a really great feeling listening to all the music being performed by such a talented cast. The play itself was witty and engaging however I was struck by the feeling that we are at the bottom of a huge mountain and have a long way to go. An ace start though!<br><br>
Please visit the <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/maryofthehighseas">Mary of the High Seas Facebook Page</a> to see video clips and tons of photos from the weekend!<br><br>
We also recieved a lovely review from <a target="_new" href="http://thomdibdin.co.uk">www.thomdibdin.co.uk</a> that you can read below...<br><br><b>Review by Thom Dibdin<br><br>
Church Hill Theatre</b><br><br><i>A feisty central character with an incredible life history lies at the heart of Joel Mason’s book for the new musical Mary of the High Seas, which is receiving a rehearsed read and sing-through at the Church Hill Theatre this weekend.<br><br>
Mason is joined in the venture by composers Rosaleen Bans and Bruce Fraser, with additional music by Theo Seller and Greg Fullerton. The result is intriguing and while it is not yet perfect this series of concert performances using professional performers shows that it has plenty of potential.<br><br>
True appreciation of the show itself is rather hampered by what has been described as a “lively” acoustic, meaning that the bare walls of the small studio space make the sound echo and reverberate until you can’t actually hear what is being said or sung.<br><br>
Not that this bothers Heather Pascal as Mary Read, the Mary of the musical’s title. You get a real flavour for her character, brought up as a boy in 16th century London to hide the truth of her older brother’s death. Discovering her real name is Mary not Mark when she is 13 she also discovers, on stealing one of her mother’s dresses, that she will lose all her freedom to go where she pleases if she dresses in women’s clothing.<br><br>
It is this quite modern examination of the character which is the existing musical’s greatest asset. While you can’t help thinking that she wouldn’t have been debating her “rights” with her mother, Mary’s voyage of self-discovery is a fascinating one. Time and again, the mask of masculinity is what saves her while her undoing comes when she tries to embrace her true self as a woman.<br><br>
It is also a very timely work in the week of the Murdoch’s appearance at the Westminster parliament. As an impoverished woman advancing without the benefit of gender, money or family it highlights a world of rich, white men of good stock who aim to keep all the power and wealth for themselves. The pirate ship which Mary eventually joins is portrayed as a haven of democracy in its midst.<br><br>
Mason has also written an great selection of supporting characters. Mary’s mother Helen, played by Janet Lawson, has the interesting task of portraying depth to the audience while being seen by her daughter in all the two-dimensional prejudices of the teenaged. She has a great song, The Way to a Man’s Heart, a tongue twister with a belting chorus and a sweetly tripping, and highly ironic, middle section.<br><br>
Mary’s life in the army as Mark Read, being advanced into a horse regiment from a private after showing the skills of a commander on the battle fields of Flanders, is sketched in with plenty of comic depreciation of the commanding officers. Here, the music becomes better-used to drive the plot forward, culminating in a hugely vulgar drinking song.<br><br>
As the plot moves on to the high seas, with “Mark” Read’s life as a sailor and then a pirate, the music keeps to the fore. There is a lot of plot development which could use more of the musical format to help it go forward, but there are some great tunes in here and some nicely worked duets and ensemble pieces.<br><br>
The supporting characters become a bit more complex and you can’t help but think that this is the real heart of what Mason wants the musical to be. Pirate captain Calico Jack (Mike Daviot), the various members of the crew, in the vicious Cooper (Kenneth McColl), Scotty (Alex Donald) and the mysterious Bon (Molly Claire Bunder) who is Mark’s equal in a fight, are all well drawn, while the dramatic device of Bon and Calico Jack’s relationship works well.<br><br>
A big tango scene after the pirates capture an Argentinean ship is an excellent way to finish the first act on a high, as the ships carpenter Andrew (Rhys Williams) who has been dragooned into the crew shows the crew how to do the dance.<br><br>
The second half doesn’t add up, though. The story arc is fair enough, but is has a parsimonious two songs to go with bucket loads of plot. The development itself focusses too closely in the minutiae of events rather than going for big sweeping drama which the whole piece needs to grow into an explosive finale. The ending itself is bitter, too, with Mary caught and convicted to be hung. Beautifully done, but bitter in a way that doesn’t fit with the general tone of the whole piece.<br><br>
There is plenty of scope here for a hugely expensive West End-style musical, complete with land and sea battle scenes, rollicking comedy and big musical numbers. What it needs is a hard look at its structure – a flashback format might serve well given the downbeat ending – and equally tricky decisions of what might be dropped or diminished and what needs beefing up.<br><br>
It is fascinating to see a piece of theatre during its development and hopefully this one will be back in some form or other. Another professional concert reading might be appropriate, but it would also be wonderful to see a full performance staged in association with one of Edinburgh’s more talented amateur musical companies.<br><br></i><br>
So Next up is another concert reading in Glasgow as well as a cast CD of all the tracks, before all that though I have to get re-writing the material!<br><br>
See you all in Glasgow!!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/39534/48b2ffcc475549a45e481ab6302162c36da3aff1/medium/Mary-Cast.jpg?1377607958" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="201" width="300" /><br><br><br><br>Rosie Bans