These are live studio recordings from one of my new musical projects, 'Blackwater Lightship'.

Featuring Tom Roberts on drums and Charlie Steele on guitar with myself on vocals and guitar.

Same setlist again but at the end we had a first go at one of my songs from a couple of years ago that I've never played live or with a band! It's called 10 Years and was released on all major streaming platforms in 2020. It's also here on my SoundCloud.

9. Man On The Moon - R.E.M.

"You don't sound like anyone else," said Danny Thompson - renowned bass player for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English musician Conil.

The GRAMMY-winning engineer for Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, Tchad Blake said: "Strange Part of the Country is an awesome album! I still listen to it."

Fleetwood Mac legend Peter Green liked Conil's music so much he stopped by Conil’s house to record with him. They recorded a version of Conil's homage to the jazz greats "Round Midnight". 

Strange Part of the Country never conformed to any current trends and has remained timeless. Now, people are discovering this album and it is becoming an all-time favourite. 

When the album was released in the UK, it received some amazing press. Britain's biggest selling music monthly Q magazine gave it: "Four stars - Q Recommends". Blues Matters magazine wrote: "One of the most original artists out there". In the next issue, Blues Matters put him on the front cover.

Conil left London after Strange Part of the Country was released and has spent the last ten years living in the United States and Europe - including New Orleans, New York City, and Berlin.

Effort is more important than perfection.

Camera operator and editor by day.
Musician and producer ￼by night.

9. Man On The Moon - R.E.M.

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