Dear friends,

Welcome to the summer newsletter.

Firstly, a big thanks to all of you who came out  to see us in May; in Ireland, in Norway, in Denmark for a wonderful night in Copenhagen, in Sweden at the fabulous Medley in Malmö, and on home soil for shows in Oswestry at the beautiful Hermon Arts, and St Georges Hall in Bewdley. Do drop us a line if you saw a show, we love hearing from you.

Our trusty tour bus is parked up for now, and we are hard at work in the studio making the new album but,  we will be emerging soon, blinking into the sunlight, for a short tour of Scotland, and a long over-due show in Newcastle in July.

All these dates are listed below. Just hit the relevant link for the venue / town of your choice, or head to mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk/shows for more details.

Fri 19th July
Irvine – Harbour Arts
TICKETS

Sat 20th July
Dunkeld – Birnam Arts
TICKETS

Sun 21st July
Edinburgh – The Kitchen Sings
Reservations via email: thekitchensings@gmail.com

Wed 24th July
Stirling – Tolbooth
TICKETS

Thu 25th July
Broughty Ferry – St Mary’s Church
TICKETS

Fri 26th July
Kirriemuir -The Wee Bear
TICKETS

Sat 27th July
Belladrum – Tartan Heart Festival
TICKETS

Sun 28th July
Newcastle – The Cumberland Arms (afternoon show)
TICKETS

Recording continues in August but we will be stepping out to play The Long Road Festival in Northampton. Full band show – catch us on Sunday the 25th.

MUSIC ON BANDCAMP

Available right now, over on the Bandcamp page is another song from the ‘Kitchen Table Recordings’

This time we are covering Bob Dylan’s Pledging My Time.

This follows on from last month’s version of the beautiful old Flying Burrito Brothers song I’m Your Toy.

Feel free to pay what you wish for the track – all proceeds will go back into the pot to make the new album. But, whether you buy it or not, do pull up a chair to the table, and have a listen.

NEW COLLABORATION

Coming out on Friday September 13th is an album  called Tremulant, being released on the Sub Exotic label.

The artist is Ghostwriter and MWK is one of 3 guests vocalists singing on the album, along with Andrew Rumsey and Suzy Mangion.

A fascinating and unique project recreating and re-inventing hymns and spirituals of the past 2 centuries.

More to follow on this as we get closer to release date but updates will be appearing on our social media pages and on the label’s website in coming weeks.

LAST FEW COPIES ON VINYL

Since the announcement in April that we had some vinyl back in stock, we are now just left with a handful of each of these remaining so PLEASE don’t miss out, ORDER NOW if you wish to have any of these added to your MDC vinyl collection. Once they are gone they are gone.

Country Darkness Vol 2 + 3 Vinyl EP Bundle

OUR PLACE OR YOURS

We have received a number of enquires recently, asking if we would play a private concert, either as part of a celebration event, private party etc, or an intimate concert for you and invited guests.

This is something we have done on occasion and are always happy to discuss it, and what the circumstances are. In the first instance, just send a message via the ‘contact’ page on the website, or an email to info@mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk, or send a message over social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and we can get the ball rolling to try and make it happen.

DONATE

To those of you who have recently donated to our on-going need for funds. THANK YOU.

As we continue to make a new album, all monies received in the next few months will go towards the recording budget. Just hit this link and then the yellow donate button.

Thank you everyone.

OK, that is all for now. We wish you a peaceful, warm and happy summer. If you haven’t booked your holidays yet, how about a few days in Scotland, and we’ll provide the music? We look forward seeing you all soon at a show in the coming weeks.

Yours in music,
Lou & Michael

Dear friends,

Welcome to the second newsletter of 2024. We hope this finds you happy and healthy, and as chilled or as busy as you wish to be.

We have a very busy May ahead of us. Playing 17 shows across Ireland, England, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

No complaints though. We are excited to be getting back out on a long run. The shows, and our performances, always flow better when we are playing night after night.
Plus, who doesn’t love a hotel breakfast?

First up is IRELAND which includes return visits to two of our favourite festivals, Belfast Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival and the Kilkenny Roots Festival, and other shows in a number of small theatres, arts centres and stunning unique venues.

All dates listed below with ticket links at mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk/shows

Ahead of the Irish tour we spoke to Declan Culliton & Stephen Rapid at Lonesome Highway about the past, present and future, and still being together after all these years.

After we get back from Ireland we make a quick stop in our own neighbourhood, to play the beautiful converted chapel that is Hermon Arts in Oswestry.  Really looking forward to playing here. Friends in and around the Midlands and Mid Wales, come join us in church. Tickets here.

And then we head north, for a very welcome return to SCANDINAVIA.  5 shows in 3 countries. Friends in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, here is where you will find us:

Thur May 23
Oslo – Abelone Kjøkken & Bar
TICKETS

Fri May 24
Harestua – Kulturbruket Gamleskolen
TICKETS

Sat May 25
Halden – Kulturhuset *
TICKETS

Sun May 26
Copenhagen – Råhuset
TICKETS

Tue May 28
Malmo – Medley
TICKETS

*The show on the 25th is part of the Fjording festival in Halden. More details here.

JULY

We are also delighted to announce a summer tour of Scotland (and Newcastle) as we work our way to and from The Tartan Heart Festival in Belladrum. It’s going to be a beautiful scenic trip. Who knows, maybe the sun will even shine. All shows are on sale now and the ticket links are at the MDC web site.

NEW MUSIC ON BANDCAMP

We do have something available right now, which can be heard, and bought.

Over the next few weeks a number of ‘kitchen table recordings’ will be escaping via the Bandcamp page. Just two people having a good old sing of some of their favourite songs round the kitchen table. Very much warts and all and arguably all the better for it.

First one out the hat, this beautiful old Flying Burrito Brothers song, written by Chris Etheridge and Gram Parsons.

Feel free to pay what you wish for the track – all proceeds will go back in the pot to make the new album.

NEW COLLABORATION

Coming out on Friday September 13th is an album called Tremulant, being released on the Sub Exotic label. The artist is Ghostwriter and MWK is one of 3 guests vocalists, along with Andrew Rumsey and Suzy Mangion.

An experimental album, recreating and reinventing hymns and spirituals of the past 2 centuries. More to follow on this as we get closer to release date.

BACK IN STOCK

Meanwhile in the ‘currently available’ section we are pleased to announce we have a number of items back in stock, including copies only of both Country Darkness Vol 2 and 3 on vinyl. Very happy about this as we thought we’d run out and also so many of you have asked, especially at the the post-gig merch counter. We will have them on the road but you can order them now via the web site. All orders will come with the stunning card slip case to house ALL 3 VOLUMES.

  

Also available again on vinyl are our second and third albums,  The Reconciliation and Still Testifying plus the very last 2-3 copies of our two Record Store Day 10 inch EP’s.

  
  

Also available in the on-line store, this retro-cool MDC bumper sticker is back in stock. You can buy them individually, or in multiples at reduced rate, or get one free with any order over £10.

OUR PLACE OR YOURS

We have received a number of enquires recently, asking if we would play a private concert, either as part of a celebration event, private party etc, or an intimate concert for you and invited guests.

This is something we have done on occasion and are always happy to discuss it, and what the circumstances are. In the first instance, just send a message via the ‘contact’ page on the website, or an email to info@mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk, or send a message over social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and we can get the ball rolling to try and make it happen.

DONATE

Thanks to those of you who have recently donated to our ongoing need for funds.

Although we are touring as much as possible,  we are always in need of funding to support special projects and recordings, particularly since COVID-19.

As we start to make a new album, any and all donations towards the recording budget would be gratefully received. Thank you.
Donate Here!

OK, that is all for now. We look forward seeing you all soon at a show in the coming weeks. Any song requests, don’t be shy. Message us via social media or the contact page on the web site,  or just shout them out from your seat. If we can remember them, we will play.

Yours in music,
Lou & Michael