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Bio

As a classic singer songwriter, storytelling is at the heart of The Gleeman’s appeal.

His debut EP release in 2022 marked a refreshing return to the sort of skilled compositions that many of us have been longing for and listeners ever since have been reaching for the who’s who of A-list singers and writers that his songs evoke. His emotive musical musings mark him out as a serious album artist. Every composition on his entirely self-penned debut has ‘Something To Say’. It was produced with Will Hicks (Ed Sheeran) and includes studio contributions from musical royalty Fred Abbott (Noah & The Whale) and Ash Soan (Snow Patrol).

The Gleeman’s story is inspiring. Immersed in music from a young age during his small-town Cornish upbringing, he then began writing songs from his late teens onwards but stuck them all in a drawer. Life took over and his latent musical aspirations remained so until his children had grown up and his mother’s, then father’s descent into dementia propelled him to finally pursue his primary passion and embark upon his musical journey in his late 40’s. His life experiences have led him down song writing avenues that many artists shy away from.

The Gleeman’s powerful and emotive live performances continue to garner invites from acclaimed artists such as Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Starsailor, Damien Dempsey and Ian Prowse (Amsterdam / Pele) to join them on tour.

With a BBC One TV appearance, a plethora of press proclaiming The Gleeman’s virtues, a rally of radio support including BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio London, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Cornwall and play listed nationally thrice on the UK’s fastest growing independent commercial radio station Boom Radio and a Top Ten hit in the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart , with songs that indeed have ‘Something To Say’, expect to hear, see and be inspired by more of The Gleeman.

Bio

The debut release, ‘Gunslinger Acoustic EP’, marked a refereshing return to the sort of skilled compositions that many of us have been longing for. These evocative pieces have had listeners reaching for the who’s who of A-list singers and writers that they evoke.

A string of subsequent releases, combining winning melodies, meaningful lyrics and time-honoured song craft, have cemented The Gleeman’s fan base and reputation as a truly gifted songwriter and storyteller, as anticipation continues to build for the release of his debut album ‘Something To Say’.

Album tracks produced with Will Hicks (Ed Sheeran) featuring contributions from the likes of Ash Soan on drums (Adele, Fred Abbott on guitar/keys (Noah And The Whale) and hitmaker & broadcaster David Grant on backing vocals, demonstrate the depth of The Gleeman’s musical musings and mark him out as a serious album artist.

With a plethora of press proclaiming The Gleeman’s vitues, a rally of radio support including BBC Radio 2, BFBS, BBC Radio London, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Nan Gaidheal, Radio Caroline and play listed nationally twice on the UK’s fastest growing independent commercial radio station Boom Radio, a Top Ten hit in the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chat and with Live dates as a special guest of acclaimed artists Ian Prowse, Starsailor and Damien Dempsey, with songs that indeed have ‘Something To Say’, expect to hear, see and be inspired by more of The Gleeman.

Live

Past Shows

A Slice Of Vinyl, Gosport, 3rd Nov 2024

HMV, Oxford Street, London, 8th Nov 2024

Jazz Cafe, London, 27th Oct 24

Strings, Newport, 25th Oct 24

The Sound Lounge, Sutton, 18th Oct 24

The Studio, Hartlepool, 12th Oct 24

Pub In The Park Festival, St Albans, 8th Sept 2024

Todmorden Unitarian Church, 21st Jun 2024

Old Bakery Studios, Truro, 7th Jun 2024

Chesham Fringe Festival, The Drawing Room, 27th May 2024

The Electric Ballroom Camden, London, 16th March 2024

Bristol The Fleece, 13th March 2024

Birmingham 02 Institute 02, 12th March 2024

SWG3 TV, Glasgow, 10th March 2024

The Brook, Southampton, 3rd Dec 2023

The Half Moon, Putney, London, 4th Nov 2023

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, 3rd Nov 2023

The Horn, St Albans, 2nd Nov 2023

Bushey Festival, Herts, 9th Jul 2023

The Camden Club, London, 19th Jan 2023

Music

SOCIAL

Bonnie Tyler: 'You Are Not Alone' Intro
Bonnie Tyler: 'You Are Not Alone' IntroBonnie Tyler who a little while back kindly recorded this video clip to support my song ‘You Are Not Alone’ and the video recorded with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir to promote the power of music and its use in dementia care as campaigned for by Music for Dementia.
Total Eclipse Of The Heart was such a huge part of my formative music years and Bonnie was still actively recording and gigging until falling ill earlier in the year and I was very humbled by her generosity in doing this.
It's times like when you lose someone that you need to be reminded that You Are Not Alone...
RIP Ms Tyler and thank you so much for supporting an important cause.
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'You Are Not Alone' Featuring Our Dementia Choir & Sian Reeves
'You Are Not Alone' Featuring Our Dementia Choir & Sian ReevesThe debut album 'Something To Say' is out Nov 1st on CD, Vinyl & Cassette: https://thegleeman.tmstor.es/
This poignant music video for my latest single 'You Are Not Alone', featuring acclaimed actress Sian Reeves, alongside members, carers, and volunteers of Nottingham's Our Dementia Choir. The video showcases the choir performing and Sian at the stunning Albert Hall, Nottingham, aiming to raise awareness of the profound impact of music on dementia care.
 
The inspiration for this project stems from my personal experience with dementia, having lost both my parents to it. Witnessing the power of music first-hand in their care, I am driven to highlight its significance in enhancing the lives of those affected by the disease. Coronation Street / Emmerdale actress Sian Reeves, who recently released her own EP 'Remember This' for those living with dementia, joins the project with a shared passion for supporting Music for Dementia, emphasising the synergy between our efforts.
  
“It was an incredibly poignant and heartfelt experience to share the stage with members, carers, and volunteers from Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir at the stunning Albert Hall in Nottingham. Their participation in the video for ‘You Are Not Alone’ filled the day with profound emotion, as this song was inspired by my own journey after losing my Mum to dementia. Having the talented actress Sian Reeves with us, who is also dedicated to raising awareness about the healing power of music in dementia care, made the day even more special. Together, we created a moment of connection and hope that will always stay with me.”
 
This collaboration not only highlights the importance of music in dementia care but also serves as a touching reminder of the connections we can create through shared experiences. 
 
The project has also gained significant momentum, receiving an outpouring of support from celebrities who are recording videos of themselves proclaiming, "you are not alone," to amplify the message. This initiative harnesses their fan base to raise awareness in a powerful way, and I am truly appreciative of their backing. Much appreciation to the valuable contributions from Chesney Hawkes, Holly Hamilton, Andrew Roachford, Michelle McManus, Marty Wilde, Damien Dempsey, Chris Amoo from The Real Thing, Sean Fletcher, David Grant, Grant Nicholas from Feeder, Joe McElderry, Matt Cardle, Bonnie Tyler, Ian Prowse and Callum Beattie. #youarenotalone #giveitago #musicfordementia
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When you’re feeling down 
When darkness falls 
When your levee breaks 
When you’re climbing up the walls 
 
When your river has run dry 
When you’re far from home 
When the city lights are blinding you 
You are not alone 
 
When you think hope is lost 
When sirens call 
When you slide into despair 
When love does not play ball 
 
When you can’t sleep at night 
When you’re in fear of the unknown 
When the wolves are at your door 
You are not alone 
 
Come what may I will be watching over you 
No matter where you are 
And I will comfort you within my arms 
They will always reach that far 
 
When dark clouds abound 
When the chill wind blows 
When the snow is at your knees 
When you cannot feel your toes 
 
When your flame is flickering 
When you’re frozen to the bone 
When your fire is burning low 
You are not alone
Better Day Official Video
Better Day Official VideoThe debut album 'Something To Say' is out Nov 1st on CD, Vinyl & Cassette: https://thegleeman.tmstor.es/
The forthcoming debut album "Something To Say" will finally allow me the opportunity to truly represent myself as an artist and display the breadth and depth of my songwriting and storytelling. It's a body of work that I'm extremely proud of and doesn't shy away from tackling hard hitting and sensitive subject matters. There are compositions that contemplate losses and the resultant impact of those in different forms, musings on cancel culture and the implications on mental health, reflections on self-harming and an emotive and compassionate take on the topic of assisted dying - so it was important to me to counterbalance those with some quirky and positive numbers. Among the saga of a Wild West gunslinger, the tale of a planetary émigré, a self-belief mantra and an unashamed power ballad, “Better Day” sits at the thematic summit as a feel good frolic.
The last four years have been tumultuous and challenging times for the whole of humanity with world-wide health fears, restrictions on freedoms we take for granted and escalating global conflicts, which I think has taken a toll of some aspect on every single one of us. In the midst of all this turmoil "Better Day" reminds us to be grateful, appreciative and aware of the good things that we do have: The onset of spring, the joys of nature, being out in the sunshine, spending quality time with our families and loved ones... It's easy to become consumed with the trials and tribulations that life puts in our paths so it's important to sometimes drink from the glass half full and stop and smell the idiomatic roses.
Making Of Documentary - I Love Christmastime (War Child Version) by The Gleeman
Making Of Documentary - I Love Christmastime (War Child Version) by The GleemanI Love Christmastime is written from the perspective of a child, remembering the wonder and innocence of Christmas as a happy time. This video was created on behalf of @warchilduk They have programmes in Ukraine working with refugees and the government and are officially sanctioned to provide the state curriculum to their diaspora – the children displaced by the war. Within one week against the odds, The Shchedryk Children’s Choir were recorded in Soundplant Recording studio in Kyiv, Ukraine accompanied by refugee children based in the UK courtesy of Cherwell College Oxford Ukranian Children’s Choir interviewed by Bob Harris OBE at Evolution Studios Oxford. Alongside a St Marys Ukranian School choir student in Audiohaus London singing to highlight the further impact the war is having on the displacement of families which is more keenly felt at Christmastime which should be a safe place for children and families to be together.
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I Love Christmastime (War Child Version) Official Video
I Love Christmastime (War Child Version) Official VideoWatch, listen & share our heartwarming, soul lifting stories, touching tearful tales, rousing rendition of ‘I Love Christmastime’ a seasonal slice of Christmas cheer elevated by the harmonies heralded courtesy of these children’s choirs. Against the odds the angels from The Shchedryk Children’s Choir captured in the studio in Kyiv, Ukraine with the added voices of Ukranian refugee children based in the UK courtesy of Cherwell College Oxford Ukranian Children’s Choir alongside Sofia Fedyna from St Marys Ukranian School choir in London singing to highlight the further impact the war is having on the displacement of families which is more keenly felt at Christmastime which should be a safe place for children and for families to be together.
This video was created on behalf of War Child. They have programmes in Ukraine working with Ukrainian refugees and the Ukrainian government and are officially sanctioned to provide the Ukrainian state curriculum to the Ukrainian diaspora – the children displaced by the war. With thanks to Bob Harris OBE for joining in the proceedings and interviewing those that gracefully helped conjure the creation of this video within a miraculous week.
 
The song itself is written from the perspective of a child, through a child’s eyes, through my childhood eyes, remembering the wonder and innocence of that time year, and a happy time when my family were together (I lost both of my parents a few months apart in 2020, they had both suffered from dementia for a long time, so I actually lost the people that they were long before they passed away).
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Singalong with Santa Gleeful:
I always get so excited
When it gets to this time of year
When chestnuts are roasting,
Christmas cards are posting off to friends far away and near
Carollers singing their hearts out
The Salvation Army band plays
Writing my note destined for the North Pole
Telling him I’m good always
Oh I hope that Santa will make it in time
And he’s warm enough up on his sleigh
And I hope that it won’t be too foggy and Rudolph can help guide the way
I’ll put up my sign that says “Santa Stop Here”
I’ll leave out some mince pies and wine
And a carrot or two to keep all of the reindeer crew at their prime
‘Cause I love Christmastime
The Christmas tree’s looking so pretty
Tinsel and sparkling lights
We play Christmas songs and we all sing along, “We Three Kings”, “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night”
Christmas Eve’s finally here now
It even looks like it may snow
Maybe we’ll get a white Christmas this time
The first one that I’ll never know
Oh I hope that Santa is making good time
And he’s warm enough up on his sleigh
And I hope that it isn’t too foggy and Rudolph will help guide the way
I’ve put up my sign that says “Santa Stop Here”
I’ve left out some mince pies and wine
And a carrot or two to keep all of the reindeer crew at their prime
‘Cause I love Christmastime
(We love Christmas)
(We love Christmas)
‘Cause I love Christmastime
(We love Christmas)
(We really love Christmastime)
A little sad now that it’s over
Up to bed with new toys in tow
To start dreaming about next Christmas
Only 365 sleeps left to go
The Gleeman : Live Performances
The Gleeman : Live PerformancesBrimming over with glee to announce the following live shows and honoured to be supporting some brilliant artistes across the UK plus a local warm up in Hertfordshire @thehornstalbans on Thursday 2nd November. LIVE LIVE 2023/24 special guest to:
IAN PROWSE @kitchendiscorecords1621 @Badooroo
November 23 - 3.11 - WOLVERHAMPTON - NEWHAMPTON ARTS CENTRE
4.11 - LONDON - HALF MOON (PUTNEY) LONDON
STARSAILOR @starsailorband @jameswalshmusic 03.12 - SOUTHAMPTON – THE BROOK
11.12 - IAN PROWSE Monday Night Club @ianprowsesmondayclub8930 Cavern Pub Liverpool
2024
DAMIEN DEMPSEY @DamienDempseyMusic March - 8th Glasgow SWG3 Glasgow. 9th Manchester Club Academy & 16th London Electric Ballroom

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