AUGUST 2024
Hello everyone!
It's been a quiet summer but that doesn't mean I've been idle. Amongst other musical diversions fellow Battlefield Band founder Brian McNeill and I have been preparing the re-release of an album we made way back in 1980. It's called SIDETRACKS. The album has been out of print since 1984 but recently we were given a digital download of the recording. We've now had it edited and remastered. Brian and I are delighted with the quality of the sound and the music.
The latest review comes from Fatea Magazine "there is a real vitality to it that gives it an uplifting quality" https://www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine. SIDETRACKS was officially released on Aug. 5th. and is available on digital platforms but you can have a sneak preview of it here https://www.alansongsreid.com/sample-tracks
Brian and I formed the Battlefield Band back in 1969 and this is the only duo album we ever made. We've been talking off and on for a number of years about re-releasing it and now that it's come to pass we're very happy with the result. To us it sounds fresh and full of ideas and exuberance, a lost album brimming with energy from our youthful selves. Hopefully you’ll all agree.
On the live front I will be performing two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe in August with my good friend and prolific songwriter Larry Kaplan https://www.larrykaplanmusic.com/. Larry writes lyrical songs centred on the culture and lives of the people of New England. He has played at the Fringe several times and generously invited me to join him this year. The shows are on Aug. 22nd. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/weather-and-people-and-time
I will be playing a solo gig in Scotland (Aviemore) in September 26th. then in October making a tour of Australia, taking in three festivals as well as gigs. Check the Gigs page on the website for details of these and all up and coming gigs.
All the best and hopefully see you soon!
Alan