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Starsailor · Starsailor Joined: 26 Jul 2002 Posts: 39

Hello All,

Just thought I would drop by and tell you what we have been up to lately. Gig-wise we have been to Belgium, Loch Lomond and Hamburg (with The Stones).

First up was the Dranouter Festival in Belgium. Headlining a tent in front of around 15,000 people! The two songs which went down the best were 'Four To The Floor' and 'Tell Me It's Not Over'.

With the Loch Lomond live festival being in its infancy we were not sure what to expect. Despite the driver getting a bit lost, we arrived on site in good time for a leisurely boat trip across the river. There seemed to be a large amount of ravers on site so we were not sure how we would go down. Once again 'Four To The Floor' (The rave version!) and 'Tell Me It's Not Over' were the crowd favourites. With another studio session on the horizon we were very pleased by the reaction the song had been getting.

Then when we thought the gigs had dried up, we got a call from our agent telling us that The Stones wanted us! Due to Amy Winehouse cancelling, a support slot had become available in Hamburg.

Despite some initial sound problems, we ended the set on a high and we were very grateful for the compliments we received while out in the crowd watching The Stones.

I am writing this from Stel's computer in sunny Warrington. I am in town this week for writing/rehearsal sessions. Things are going very well at the moment and we should have some great new material to record when we go back to Henley soon. We have been working on the album with a very talented studio boffin. Steve Osborne (New Order, KT Tunstall and Love Is Here!).

I also headed down to V in Chelmsford. My two highlights were definitely 'The Coral' and 'Primal Scream'.

James

Update From The Studio:

We're also working with an engineer called George Williams, he has recently worked with Babyshambles who are regular visitors to The Doghouse. The weather was great the first couple of weeks so me and Ben had a leisurely dip in the outdoor pool. The food has been superb so many thanks to the chef Jim (although the mushroom risotto was a bit rich!). We are keeping up our fitness by having regular 5 a side footy matches though it is debatable whether this cancels out the regular trips to The Baskerville Arms!

Last but certainly not least we are very happy to have Rich Warren onboard in the studio helping out with guitar duties and jokes! The album is really starting to take shape and we are really happy with the results so far.

Looking forward to seeing you all some time during the tour and we are very excited about visiting South America (with The Killers) and Korea for the first time! We are certain to debut some new songs including 'Tell Me It's Not Over' which is already becoming a set highlight.

We are taking our time over this album but it will be well worth it in the end. There are some great new bands out there but I have to say I think we still have an important place within the UK music scene.

That's what we are trying to prove with this album, on our own terms.

See You Soon

James

theano · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

Hello James! Thanks for your message Smile

! Always glad to read news from Starsailor! If you're happy with the album, I'll be happy too, for sure Smile

! Risotto, mmm!!!

I'm looking forward to see you at Southampton in a few days Smile

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Emmi · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

Wow, thanks for the updates, James!

I'm very happy to hear things are going so well with the 4th album and that 'Tell Me It's Not Over' is already so well received. Having heard it myself in The Hague, I am of course not at all surprised as it is a brilliant song Wink

I'm also glad to hear Rich is helping out again!

So good luck with the gigs and recording the album!

Xx
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SSimay · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:28 pm Post subject:

Woooooohoooooooo!!!! At Last, you wrote message James! We'd missed this!!! Thankssss so much!!! Wow!!

All news sound great!!! I'm looking forward to buy and listen to your new album!! Aww, that's very exciting!!!! Very Happy

I'm sure new album will be a BOMB!!!! Very Happy

Good luck in the studio! And im sure coz your record team is great!!! Wink

And one more good luck for all gigs!

Dont delay us so much Wink

Lovexxxx
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alvarosanab · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject:

Hi Jams: I'm so glad for all the news and that everything with the 4th album is going great. It's such an honour to know that you're going to Argentina and Chile Razz

PD: I love Tell me it's not over. I'm glad that we will hear it once again very soon Very Happy

Stazetto · SSMB Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Brazil

Good news about 4th album, will be one more good job of Starsailor.

...so...Any possybility of Starsailor come to Brazil?? Chile and Argentina is not so far from here.
Please!! Come Here!! Will be so much good one of the best british bands here!!

Mandie Cook · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:16 am Post subject:

Great to hear some news,especially about the new album.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Middlesborough on Tuesday night and can't wait to hear the new material Very Happy

mojopin · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:49 am Post subject:

thanks for the message James....glad you have gone back to Steve Osbourne........and Rich is lending his guitar...should be an awsome album....cant wait to hear some new material in Southampton.....GOOD LUCK WITH THE FTRADE TOUR Very Happy

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dodovox · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

Hi James !!! Thanks so much for the update ! It's always a great pleasure to read some good news here Very Happy

! I'm really glad that everything is going well with the new album and that Rich is making it with you, I'm sure it will be a blast ! Looking forward to it...
Anyway, you've nothing to prove to us, you've got your place within the music scene (not only in the UK believe me...) and for sure you've got your place in our hearts !

Enjoy the Fairtrade Tour, and the trip to South America and South Korea, that will be an amazing experience Very Happy

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alvarosanab · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject:

Good luck with the Fairtrade Gigs

Elenlabelle · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject:

Hi James:

I love you, love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you,love you So Much Razz

I'm too happy that you're gonna make those gigs. I can't wait to hear the new album gorgeous boy Wink

sandra · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the news James!

Looking forward to the gig tomorrow in Edinburgh - having to talk nicely to the boss for the afternoon off as we are in the middle of a by-election....

You guys went down really well at Loch Lomond, i loved that you played all the hits and your new song, everyone enjoyed it a lot, four to the floor always goes down really well cause we get to dance!!!

Best of luck for the tour and the new album.

love Sandra x

Jewel · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

It's a pitty I was on holiday when you where at Dranouter and I had to miss your gig at the festival...
I hope you have a great time in south america and korea. It will be good for you to see how the reactions are on the new songs over there because these people are not use to come to your gigs.
Take your time to finish the 4th album so it will be another "masterpiece"
big hugs
T
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Sonic · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject:

saw you last night and you were fantastic as usual. I loved the new songs especially I think they are all gonna be hits. On a high now and cant wait to see you again on wednesday xxxxxxxxxx
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anna_s · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: From Korea

I am really happy to see you in Korea.

I'm also looking forward to listening to the new songs in Bud Rock concert.

See you in November !