Editor's Note - 1 August 2015

The thing about switching to a monthly newsletter format is that there's so much more to talk about all at once. I promise to be brief and to the point, but it's gonna be hard because July was quite busy. Oh well, here goes ...

Midnight Soul Sisters

The Midnight Soul Sisters had a gig in Glasgow Scotland at the Thistle Hotel on 2 July and it took them the entire day to get to the venue to perform a 20-minute Motown set. The response from the crowd made the journey completely worth it, plus it was good bonding time with the girls being in the car together for several hours. Then on the 4th of July MSS headlined a festival in Kent. Click here to watch the promo video we put together from this show.

On 9 July I attended a Strategy Day with Shaping Portsmouth's Cultural Partnership group at Portsmouth Guildhall. It's great to be a part of the group that is setting the cultural tone of my adopted city and I look forward to helping Portsmouth grow in to an even more diverse cultural hub on the South Coast.

Groove Star

On 11 July Motown Singer, Marlene Hill performed at a private event at Esseborne Manor House in Andover, while Mayfield original soul band performed at The Jolly Sailor in Southsea to a very enthusiastic crowd.

My dynamic 70's act, Groove Star, performed at a private event in Rowlands Castle on the 18 of July and Gemma Anderson performed her Motown to Modern show in Blackpool on 25 July and my Diana Ross Tribute Act made an appearance at a Casino in Southsea on 31 July.

Me and James (Nephew)

I also found time to get home to Chicago for a family reunion and it was an absolute delight seeing my parents, family and friends during my way too short trip. I managed to eat in all my favourite food places around Chicago and struggled to get into that Diana Ross dress after a week of indulgence.

My radio show on ExpressFM, Glo's Music for the Soul, will be moving to Friday nights at 9pm starting this week. Some of my previous Sunday shows have been themed including Ladies of Soul, 90's R&B and Chicago Soul. If you'd like to here some of the past shows, click here. And please join me on Friday for a brand new show of Motown, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Funk & more!

Finally, I am looking to take on an apprentice starting in September to work with me up to 30 hours a week. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone interested in music or event planning, and who has good computer and social media skills. Please get in touch if you or someone you know might be interested. 02392 894 902.

I tried to update you as much as possible without being too wordy. How did I do?? Anyway, that's it for now. Have a great month!!

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Editor's Note - 1 July 2015

Billie & Neil

As I am writing this editor's note (that's what I''m calling this now), it's a lovely sunny day and I'm working outside in the garden. It's days like these that make me appreciate the flexibility of running my own business. Last week I was on a mini-break in Spain arriving back to the UK on Friday afternoon and stepping right into a very hectic weekend.

Starting with performing solo at a lovely wedding at the Salterns Harbourside Hotel in Poole on Saturday morning singing at the ceremony and wedding breakfast of Neil & Billie. The venue was lovely with it's waterside views, and the bride was gorgeous in her 50's style dress. Neil was looking quite dapper too dressed in his military uniform complete with more metals that could actually fit on the uniform. It was a delight to be a part of this special occasion and I have to share with you Billie's very nice testimonial:

Gloria is a superb artist and was admired by all on our special day with a potential booking from my inlaws. My father, who has been a jazz player for most of his life was extremely impressed with Gloria's talent. Gloria is such a wonderful person inside and out that I felt I had known her for a long time making our experience even more enjoyable. Gloria mixed well with all our guests and was liked by all. I highly recommend her for any event xx

Later on Saturday I was at The Jolly Sailor in Southsea with my party band, Move On Up. Thanks to the great weather we're having, the venue was packed with very enthusiastic people and we had a fantastic night playing a bit of Soul, Funk, Blues and more.

Then on Sunday I was back in wedding mode as GME was exhibiting and providing entertainment for a Wedding Show at Tiger, Tiger at Gunwharf Quay. It turned out to be a good networking event, and I made some good connections with some of the other vendors.

On Sunday afternoon, I performed a short Diana Ross Tribute set at the Thundercats Racing Event also in Southsea, then I finished up Sunday night singing with Beau covering the vocals for their regular singer. When I was driving to the gig I honestly didn't know where I was going to get the energy to do two 45-minute sets of very high energy music, but as soon as I heard that music from the very talented musicians I was sharing the stage with ... that was all I needed to get me through.

So when I finally woke up on Monday morning I was quite exhausted, but looking back over the weekend, I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way.

Here at GME, we provide star-quality entertainment at affordable prices for Weddings, Corporate & Private Events, and Venues all across the UK, and now Europe too. While in Spain, I pitched my Tribute Shows to one of the top venues in the area, and they are interested in booking a show for either later this year or in 2016.

We are now accepting bookings for the remainder of this year and we're already confirming shows for next year. Do call me at 07504 611 173 to discuss your next event or click here to request a quote.

I am now presenting a weekly radio show on ExpressFM every Sunday night at 10pm. If you'd like to hear previous show, click here. And don't forget to tune in this Sunday for a brand new show. You can find the show locally on 93.7 FM or you can listen on-line.

This edition of GME News is the last weekly version. Starting with this issue, we are switching to a monthly format so the next update will be 1 August. Thanks to you all for reading these updates, and I am always thrilled to receive your feedback. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook and leave your comments there or you can email to gloria@gloriamillerentertainment.com.

That's it for now. When I write the next edition, I'll be another year older. I am turning 49 on 6 July ... wow, the last year of my 40's. I think I better live it up while I still have the strength!  LOL! Have a fabulous July!

Week in Review - 31 May 2015

Glo's Music for the Soul has officially launched on ExpressFM and is a weekly show covering an electric mix of genres including Soul, Jazz, Blues, Funk & much more. The first show aired on 10 May at 10:00pm and each week in addition to playing great music, I will showcase an unsigned Act, play a listener's choice track, and give listeners a chance to get their Sunday night boogie on with my 'Shake It, Don't Break It' dance break song!

You can catch the show live on the radio at 93.7 or online at ExpressFM.com. As soon as my archive page is setup, I will link you so that you can hear past shows.

Last week was my first full week back in the office in a while and there was much catching up to do. On Wednesday I had rehearsal with my original band, Mayfield, as we prepare for a show on 5 June at the Lake Yard Club in Poole. This is our second time performing at the venue and they are quite receptive to our original music. We will of course throw in a few 'covers,' but done the Mayfield way!

On Friday I was back at Mayfield Academy providing private vocal coaching, and I absolutely love working with emerging artists and helping them get a bit closer to their dreams. I am currently accepting new students, so if you or someone you know would like singing lessons, please get in touch at 07504 611173 to schedule a free consultation.

On Saturday I was Mayfield Studio working on the title track for the second Mayfield album, 'Keep On.' Our current release, Tempo Of Your Soul, is available here!

Upcoming Shows:

4 June - 8pm
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The Jolly Sailor
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5 June - 9pm
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Well, that's it for this edition. Have a fabulous week.

Week in Review - 11 May 2015

I'm baaaaaccccckkkkk! Did you miss me? It's been over a month since my last update so I've got loads to report so ... here we go!

On 11 April Supremely, Diana Ross made an appearance at a Charity Event in Southsea for their Motown Night to raise money for several children's charities. Then I was off on the final cruise of the Seabourn Legend with the hubs. While Neal was preparing to perform his two shows on board, I spent the week sipping Champagne, taking lovely walks in exotic places and eating way too much food. The highlight of the trip was the evening excursion to the Amphitheater in Ephesus where Seabourn had arranged a lovely classical music concert under the stars with the ancient ruins of the amphitheater as the backdrop! The evening was surreal. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

Note to self, do not go on a luxury cruise where there is food and drink in abundance before you have to wear a form fitting gown and a fringe mini-dress! LOL! On 24 April, less than a week after getting back from the cruise, I was at The Cliffhanger Cafe in Poole debuting my double Tribute Show, Diana Ross vs. Tina Turner, and I just managed to squeeze into my costumes for the show! That was the first of several of these shows I've got booked throughout the year. I absolutely loved performing both shows in the same night, but I didn't take into account how hard it would be. I was deliciously exhausted afterward. Thankfully, I was headed to The Anthem of the Seas for their inaugural cruise the next day!

Neal did his show the night we joined the ship, so we ended up having a bit of a holiday the remaining days we were on board. We were in awe of this obnoxiously large ship! We were only on for four days and I got lost on that ship everyday. It was definitely not the same cruising experience I had on the Seabourn ship with its 6 decks compared to the Anthem's 16 decks.  I definitely prefer the smaller ships, but am thrilled to have sailed on The Anthem, because I did get to go roller skating and Neal went skydiving ... on the ship!

On Sunday, 10 May, Glo's Music for the Soul debuted on ExpressFM. This show has been in the works since late last year, and finally, the first show aired. This will be a weekly show airing on Sunday nights at 10pm. Once my web page is setup on the ExpressFM website, I will let you know.

Please check out the guest blog post by GME artist Marlene Hill! 

Welcome to the 60's
by Marlene Hill

April was an exciting month for me as I again had the chance of treading the boards to play the role of Motormouth Maybelle at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in St. Agnes' Choral Society's production of "HAIRSPRAY". For those who are unfamiliar with this high spirited musical, it is set in 1962 Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin.(Read More)

I am so proud of all Marlene's accomplishments so far this year, and there are more great things ahead for this talented performer.

That's it for this edition! Have a great week and please tune in to my radio show on Sunday!

Week In Review - 12 December 2014

Random Santas at Waterloo Station

The end of this week was so busy that I'm just getting around to writing this update and it's Monday the 15th! My week started with a cancellation for a solo gig I had booked for Friday, and I didn't have a booking for Saturday so I was quite happy to have a weekend off, especially during this very busy Holiday season. However, by Tuesday I had picked up two last minute bookings! We'll get to that in a minute ...

Besides the cancellation, Monday was just another day in the office doing the mundane office tasks that have to be done. Tuesday was more of the same, in addition to finalizing the two last minute bookings. Tuesday night I attended the Shaping Portsmouth Business & Enterprise meeting at the Innovation Centre in Portsmouth where we recapped the events of 2014 and started looking ahead to 2015.

I am new to this organization and my first few months on this work stream have been a great way to know what's happening in my adopted city, Portsmouth, and to be a vital part of supporting businesses in the area. Admittedly, my presence has been like a fly on the wall, soaking in the information and learning the ropes, but next year I intend to jump in with both feet wherever I can be of service. Watch this space to stay updated on Shaping Portsmouth activities.

On Wednesday, I spent part of the day preparing for the terrestrial version of my radio show, Glo's Music for the Soul, that will be airing weekly on ExpressFM starting in January. I currently do a monthly on-line version of the show for One World Radio.  In the afternoon on Wednesday I headed to the station to learn how to use the equipment and to record the first segment of the show. I was so nervous and had a very restless Tuesday night thinking about what the recording process would be like and how complicated the equipment might be to use. My worries were not totally unfounded, because when I walked into the studio, I was quite intimidated with the microphones, the unending rows of buttons and flashing lights thinking there is no way I'm going to be able to get through this. But, within 15 minutes, Station Manager, Rob James had walked me through the very few buttons I needed to be concerned with, including those on the two CD decks for playing music and the very large mixing board, then I was left on my own to do a few test recordings.

Move On Up Party Band

I recorded three takes of the first segment of the show, would have been four, but I forgot to hit record on one take ... LOL. The process was very straight forward and doable even with my limited knowledge of how it all really works. So next week, Thursday I go in to record the first show. I will let you know when the show will air!

If you are a performer with original music, please get in touch to be included in my 'Unsigned, But Should Be' segment where I will showcase emerging talent. If you want your songs considered, email me an MP3 or a link to where I can download your music. I'll also be interviewing emerging talent during future shows so do get in touch if you would like to be considered. gloria@gloriamillermusic.com.

Athena Network Luncheon

Thursday, began my four-gig weekend starting with an afternoon Christmas luncheon at Languish House in Petersfield for The Athena Network where I performed a short set of Christmas and other classics and the ladies even joined me for a bit of an afternoon boogie! Thursday night, I was with my party band, Move On Up at The Wine Vaults in Southsea. We absolutely love playing this venue and the crowd were well up for a wild night, and that's exactly what we had! We look forward to playing this venue again in the New Year!

Friday, I was up to Doncaster at The Earl of Doncaster with The Midnight Soul Sisters (MSS), for a night of Motown/Soul! This was the first of my last minute bookings and we were well received by the guests and the staff of this lovely, art-deco venue. Finally, on Saturday I took what was left of my voice to The Hotel Celebrity in Bournemouth for a Christmas fundraising event where I performed a set of Jazz & Blues with a few Holiday favs sprinkled here and there, finishing up with my 'Disco Divas' set of fun party classics.

I was rewarded on Sunday with a lazy afternoon spent with family on the Isle of Wight where we had a lovely, four-hour meal with mulled wine and American-sized food portions ... LOL! I am still full from that meal.

I also had two fantastic GME acts out this weekend ... Ubermeister at The Plough & Barleycorn in Waterlooville, and Peach & The New Beats Duo at The Piranha Bar on Hayling, both on Saturday night!

Well, that's it for now ... I do hope you had a fabulous weekend and I'll speak to you next week!

Week In Review - 5 December 2014

Most of this week has been spent planning for 2015 and there are some really exciting things developing for next year. More on that latter ...

On Monday, I joined Martin Bargent of Brown Sugar Events on ExpressFM to discuss The All Woman Christmas Shopping & Indulgence Show being held on Sunday at The Norton Park Hotel in Winchester. We had a lovely chat with Phil Russell on the morning show discussing the event and the charity it benefits, The Katie Piper Foundation. I will be one of several exhibitors, and will also be perform a few holiday favourites and more during the course of the day. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here!

Phil, Glo & Martin!

On Tuesday, I met with Helen at Creative Click to discuss my new website. I got a little peak at it and its looking very cool! I built my current website, and the new one will have a similar feel, but will be much more high tech because the professionals know how to do sooooooo much more than I do! It was very difficult letting go of the website, but after two years in business I thought this would be a good time to launch a new site. Watch this space!

One of the exciting developments for 2015 is that I will be presenting a weekly radio show on ExpressFM starting in January. I currently do a monthly internet show called Glo's Music for the Soul, which I will now turn into a weekly format focusing on an eclectic mix of music that soothes the soul! On Thursday I met with Rob at the station to discuss the show and next week I'm going in to learn the equipment and do some test recording. I have to admit, I am quite nervous about this weekly show ... but I'm equally as excited! This is like a dream come true! Doing a monthly show is challenging, and I know the weekly one will be even more so, but I am up for it and will give it my all!

I'm working on the December edition of the internet show next week and have a great show planned with soulful Holiday classics, and a bit of Funk, R&B and Jazz too!  Click here to listen to November's show!

Today I am gearing up for a three-gig weekend, with the first one tonight at The Phoenix in Crookhorn where I will be performing Simply, Tina Turner! On Saturday I am in Reading at Wokefield Park performing with The Midnight Soul Sisters. Then on Sunday, I will head to Winchester for the All Woman Show. I am looking forward to a busy weekend of performing.
Finally, I've got a couple of my top acts booked out this weekend. Tonight, Damiain Lodrick will be performing solo at The Piranha Bar and on Saturday, GME's artist of the month, Everyday Sunshine, will be performing at the same venue!  If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not come to one of these shows! I guarantee you'll have a great time!

Damiain Lodrick

Remember, Gloria Miller Entertainment is a full-service entertainment agency and we provide premium entertainment at affordable prices for Weddings, Events, Venues, Festivals and Cruise Ships offering Solo Performers up to 8-piece Bands, Tribute and Variety Acts. Contact us at 02392 280829 today to discuss your entertainment needs for 2015.

That's it for now! Have a wonderful weekend.

Week in Review - 21 November 2014

I am so thankful for a much needed easy week! Not that much to report, so let's dig in! On Monday I attended the Shaping Portsmouth Conference held at The Pyramids in Southsea featuring a fantastic lineup of speakers including the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr. Steven Wylie, Jonathan Goring of Ben Ainslie Racing and Stef Nienaltowski, Chair of Business & Enterprise with Shaping Portsmouth to name a few.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday of this week I was in the office getting caught up on paperwork, working on Marketing with Creative Click and putting the finishing touches on my radio show, Glo's Music for the Soul, which will be aired on One World Radio next week! Speaking of radio shows, I've been in talks with ExpressFM to start a weekly radio show beginning in January! Watch this space for more details on my new terrestrial show as well as the on-line version!

Also, on Tuesday I had a great rehearsal with my original Soul band, Mayfield in preparation for our show at The Jolly Sailor on Saturday! We'll be debuting our latest song, 'Do What You Want With Me' along with performing songs from our current release, Tempo of Your Soul. I have featured our single, 'Ready, Set, Go!' on the radio show which is one of the new songs going on our second CD, Keep On!

Also thanks to having a light week, I've been able to put the finishing touches on the 60's version of Supremely, Diana Ross which I will be performing on Friday at Rock Zombie in Dudley with Jacqui Carroll of Ready Steady Go! If you're going to be in the Dudley area and you're looking for something to do, why not join us! Click here for more info.

Red Embers

On Saturday, one of Gloria Miller Entertainment's top bands, Red Embers, will be performing at a private event at The Lake Yard Club in Poole. Formed in August 2012, Red Embers are a group of musicians who have a real passion and intimate sensibility for jazz. Still a young band, Red Embers have that passion to succeed, and to make music that moves people by taking old and new tunes and making them their own. I am now taking bookings for Red Embers as well as all of the amazing performers I am blessed to book for! Contact me at 07504 611 173 or email me at gloria@gloriamillermusic.com today to discuss your entertainment for 2015!

Wedding Day 2009

Lastly, I will be exhibiting and performing at the Portsmouth Wedding Show on Sunday at The Pyramids. Sunday is also my 5th Wedding Anniversary ... Neal doesn't know yet that I'm working on our anniversary ... Shhhhh!!

That's it for this week ... have an amazing weekend!

Weeks in Review - 3 October & 10 October 2014

New Business Finalists

I've got so much to tell you so let's dive in ... As you may know, this year I was nominated for a Venus Award in the categories of Customer Service and New Business and went on to be named a finalist in the latter category. The awards debuted this year in the Portsmouth area, and founder Tara Howard and her staff put on quite the awards ceremony at the Portsmouth Marriott on the 1st of October. The hotel was buzzing with excited hopefuls including myself as we walked the red carpet, posed for photos, and I had the privilege of performing during the ceremony! 'Simply The Best' went over a storm with this room full of powerful business women (and a few men) and added to the sizzling tone set by the showgirls of Manic Stage Productions who opened the show.

I didn't win in my category, however, I have benefited in a huge way simply by association with such a prestigious award, including being contacted by The News in Portsmouth regarding their various awards. On the 9th of October I met with Rosie Morgan from The News and we discussed a few awards that are coming up and explored areas that GME can partner with them for sponsorship and entertainment. Watch this space for updates on which events I'll be involved with.

Manic Stage Productions Showgirls

I also want to send a shout out to Francis Davis at The Cathedral Innovation Centre (CIC) for supporting me and the other Venus Awards nominees who run their businesses from CIC. They purchased a table for the ceremony and I heard them before I actually saw them as they cheered me on when I took the stage to perform. I so appreciate their support and thank them for providing me and so many other small businesses with affordable office space.

On Saturday the 4th I performed Simply, Tina Turner at the Carisbrooke Arms in Gosport for the second time ever! I was a bundle of nerves as I waited backstage for my intro, but as soon as I heard the music and felt the support of the audience, it was like I was possessed by Tina! It was amazing from my perspective because it completely felt like an out-of-body experience. I've been performing Diana Ross for over a year and absolutely love it, but what I experienced performing Tina was magical. Usually, it's the second set of a gig that get's everybody up and dancing, but right out of the gate with Tina the atmosphere was charged with energy, the dance floor was packed and the crowd was singing along to every song, many of them knowing the lyrics better than me ... LOL! The first time I performed the show back in July, I was like a deer in the headlights and barely remember it. The second time even though I was scared, I was more prepared and felt more confident that I could get the job done. I guess the fact that I'm already re-booked to do Tina again at the Carisbrooke next year is a good sign! Watch this space for upcoming show dates.

Nick Boles, Me, Flick Drummond

On Monday the 6th of October I was invited to attend a reception at the Cathedral Innovation Centre with Nick Boles MP, the Minister of State jointly for Department for Business Innovation and Skill and the Department of Education who was showing his support for the work that CIC is doing with apprenticeships as well as with small businesses. Click here to read the article The News Portsmouth ran the day after the event.

I will be resuming my radio show, Glo's Music for the Soul, in October and on Friday the 10th I had a lovely chat with the managers of One World Radio about future radio shows as well as performance opportunities in Cypress. I'm recording the show this week to be aired on Halloween so I'm looking for music to fit the theme. Any suggestions?

On Saturday I performed to a fabulous crowd at The Jolly Sailor with my covers band, Move On Up and ventured into London on Sunday for a private solo gig to help celebrity bodyguard Michael Hosking celebrate his 50th birthday! It was a small gathering of about 25 people, but we had a fabulous time singing, dancing and celebrating at The Grange, which is a lovely venue in Ealing.

I'm off on Holiday for a few weeks so my updates will be on hiatus until I return on the 3rd of November. 

I'll be back in touch early November ... until then have a lovely rest of October!

Week in Review - 23 May 2014

Okay, so I've just got TiVO in my house and it has been terribly difficult to pull myself away from it to get some work done this week ... LOL!  I feel strangely obligated to watch the shows it recommends and there have been some weird ones ... 'Grimm' ... really? 

Besides being glued to my telly, this week has been about paying the man ... yes, it's tax filing time! Through the beauty of networking I have found a fantastic accountant, Lee Scott of Addo Accounting, and he has been amazing at hand-holding me through the process. I barely understood US tax laws, and the British ones might as well be in Japanese! My record keeping is okay, but Lee still had his work cut out for him to get me ready to file, but he's done it and we're ready!! 

I'm starting to get inquiries for New Year's Eve entertainment, and really, this is the time to start booking if you want the best entertainment possible for your venue or event! Here at Gloria Miller Entertainment we've got some fantastic party bands, solo, duo and tribute acts so contact me today if you are in Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Kent, Sussex or London! Check out some of our Party Bands and get in touch to book your New Year's Eve entertainment!

Glo's Music for the Soul Radio Show aired last week Sunday, and I had a listen to it this morning and got my dance on a few times. This is Vol. 3, the 'Foodies Festival' edition featuring some of the amazing acts I've booked on these events throughout the summer! For those of you who can't make the Foodies events, or live outside the UK, this is a great chance for your to experience what the entertainment at the events is like!

The producers of my show, One World Radio, said that the show rated quite well when it went live on Sunday and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting this one together. WARNING:  The show is quite eclectic and will make you want to dance ... more than once! Enjoy ...

This week has been amazing for booking some great shows for my acts. And I am thrilled to announce that Supremely, Diana Ross and Move On Up party band will be appearing this summer at the Southsea Show! I performed at this event last year with The Fliks, and I'm thrilled to be returning this year. More details to come ...

Well, that's it for this week ... time to get ready for the first of two Supremely, Diana Ross Tribute Shows that I'm performing this weekend. I need to channel my inner Diva for this!

There she is ... :) Have a fabulous weekend!

Week in Review - 16 May 2014

This week was a welcome light one with even an impromptu day off spent on The Isle of Wight with the hubs and in-laws on Wednesday.  I did attend an emerging artist showcase of Jerry Williams who I have been fortunate enough to book on the Foodies Festival at Clapham Common. Sadly, I was unable to stay for the entire show, but what I did hear was delightful. Jerry's voice is a unique mixture of vulnerability and sass and she is quite the performer. I was invited to the event by her manager, Jeff Powell who I met for coffee the previous week to discuss my original band, Mayfield, and I am looking forward to meeting with him in a couple weeks for further talks about the possibility of working together. I'm really looking forward to that!

Just a reminder that Mayfield will be performing at the Hipshaker Lounge at the Isle of Wight Festival 14 June @ 9pm! We had a fantastic rehearsal on Tuesday in preparation for this show as well as our next big show that's happening on 26 September where we will be appearing with Craig Charles of BBC Radio 6 at The Cellar in Southampton. We are great fans of the Soul 45 DJs and are thrilled that they have booked us on this show. We are debuting two new songs at the IOW Festival and hope to unveil a couple more at the Cellars.

It's good I had a light week, because the weekend is a bit hectic starting with two Supremely, Diana Ross Tribute Shows on the Friday & Saturday, and a power rehearsal with my covers band, Move On Up on Sunday as we prep for a busy summer of gigs.

Up against a deadline, I managed to record Volume 3 of Glo's Music for the Soul Radio Show which will air on One World Radio on Sunday at 5pm. This show featured several of the Foodies Festival performers and was so much fun putting together. It will be an interesting listen because the show is sooooo eclectic with a mix of acoustic, pop, hillbilly and blues! If you miss the show on Sunday, not to worry because I will post a link to the show in next weeks newsletter.

Well that's it for now ... have a wonderful weekend!!

Week in Review - 9 May 2014

FranClassic

Foodies Festival Brighton was this past weekend and the combination of great weather, great food and amazing entertainers created a magical three days that I am still recovering from!  We had 18 amazing performers on the Entertainment Stage delighting the crowd with a delicious blend of acoustic, folk, Motown, blues, pop and more! Crowd favourites included Elvis, FranClassic, Jipsy Magic, & Dr. Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8 to name a few!

Dr. Bluegrass

The next Foodies Festival event that I host the entertainment for will be 6-8 June at Clapham Common in London with another fantastic line-up of emerging talent from across the UK. The next installment of 'Glo's Music for the Soul' radio show will feature several of the bands who performed at Brighton. The show will air later this month, but watch this space for a sneak listen!

A special shout out to my sound man Will, and my assistant for the festival, Kayla! They were both amazing during the weekend!!

Later in the year, GME will be exhibiting at the Portsmouth Wedding Show being held on 14 September at The Pyramids in Southsea. On Friday, I had a fantastic meeting with Ric, the organizer of this show and we have agreed that Supremely, Diana Ross will be making an appearance and we've got some fantastic surprises planned for those attending.

I have been added as a last minute judge for the Area Final of Teen Star being held in Fareham on Saturday! I will be judging three age categories, Pre-Teen, Mid-Teen, and Late-Teen with the winner of each category being put through to the Grand Final being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Saturday, 19th of July! I am so happy to have been asked to be a part of this great competition and I am looking forward to discovering some amazing new talent!!

Week In Review - 18 April 2014

Sunshine, Sangria, Spain!  I am on holiday in sunny Spain and loving every minute of it! It has been a slightly working holiday because I am still sorting out the first two of my five forthcoming Foodies events.  The Brighton event was 100% sorted last week, but due to a few last minute issues, it's now about 99% sorted ... LOL!  I'm just waiting on final confirmation from a couple replacement acts.  The Clapham Common event is quickly approaching, 6-8 June, and I am presenting the performer list to the Foodies organizers next week for their approval.  I hope to have both events done by the end of next week, but I think I'm dreaming a bit regarding Clapham!

Volume 2 of 'Glo's Music for the Soul' Radio Show, which airs on One World Radio, was released last weekend and I know I'm risking being thought of as vain when I admit that I've listened to it about 10 times already! The radio show is all about showcasing music that feeds the soul, and I'm really enjoying the song selection. Click here to listen and please let me know what you think. Also, if you have any song suggestions, that would be awesome. Next month's edition of the show will feature 'Foodies Festival' performers. Most of the acts I've booked on these events perform original music, and I'm looking forward to sharing their amazing music with you!  

I'm happy to announce that I'm working with a new venue in Southsea, 69 Wine Bar & Bistro and have booked the fabulous Marlene Hill to perform two R&B and Disco infused sets of music on Easter Sunday from 7:30pm! Marlene is the first act GME has booked into this venue, and I know she will set the bar high! If you're looking for something to do on Easter, join Marlene at 69 Wine Bar & Bistro and get your dance on!!

I mentioned last week that I'll be debuting my 'I'll Be Seeing You' wartime music show on Easter Sunday at an event at the Hayling Island Sailing Club. I've had a couple run-throughs of the show while on holiday, and it has come together quite nicely! The only potential problem is fitting into the cute little military number I purchased to wear for the event! Pitchers of sangria and pans full of paella seem like a good idea when you're indulging, but not so great when you're bulging!!  I barely fit into the outfit before I left for Spain, so I'm glad I sorted out a 'back-up' outfit just in case!  Here's hoping ...

That's it for this week ... have a fabulous weekend and ...