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Starsailor · Starsailor Joined: 26 Jul 2002 Posts: 52

Hi All,

While I have a bit of time on my hands I thought I would let you all know what has been going on recently in the world of Starsailor. We have completed another set of demos in Henley which produced 3 new songs. The one which everyone is raving about is called 'Lights Out' or 'Tell Me It's Not Over' (we haven't decided yet!). It's got a massive drum beat, reminiscent of 'Doves' and 'U2'. Another couple of these and we will have a truly great album.

I had a great time in Barcelona where I went to watch Liverpool play in the Champions League. It was particularly pleasing to find we were staying in the team hotel when we arrived! They were on their way over to the Nou Camp but I managed a quick word with Jamie Carragher and wished him well for the game. Later on in the evening we enjoyed a pint with Peter Crouch and Jamie Carragher's Dads who were over for the game with various members of 'The Coral'.

This week was 'Bring Your Dad to Nursery Week' although a little daunted by the prospect of a class full of unruly four year olds, I was asked to bring my guitar down and play a couple of songs. I played 'Yellow Submarine' and 'Octopus's Garden' introducing a new generation to 'The Beatles'.

This time next week I will be on my way over to the States to play SXSW. I will of course keep you up to date. I may even write a nightly report but that depends how exciting it is. Maybe I will just give you the edited highlights at the end.

So what about the rest of them? Well Barry is getting nervous and excited, as his wife Kelly is about to give birth. Ben is planning his wedding (to Kate) and looking after his property portfolio and Stel is enjoying some time at home with his family.

Catch up soon,

James

Werty · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject:

Everything sounds pretty great and eventful on that end. I for one can't express how greatly I'm awaiting for the new album. Can we please have some tasties of the songs, pretty please?

Aside from that...oddness, I hope all is good for you fellows and goes in that same manner when it comes to future business. Cheers for the news, you know we appreciate them tremendously Wink

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Meyer · SSMB God Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 1778 Location: London

Cheers for the update James. Glad to see you are fitting in a quick London session Very Happy

. Glad things are good for everyone. Best wishes to Barry and Kelly hope all goes well for them Very Happy

and good luck to Ben and Kate on the wedding.

Hope all goess well in the US for you. Looked forward to the updates Very Happy

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Jewel · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject:

Good to hear some news.
I can't wait to hear the new songs! If I was't on snowboard holiday by the time you give the gig in London I definately would have come over because I really miss the gigs...
There is still some space free at the Rock Werchter line-up so if it was up for me you can come over and give us some lessons in music history Wink

Good luck for Kelly and Barry and Ben and Kate

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goodsoulette · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject:

Brilliant stuff. My ex is a nutter so when its bring a dad to school day, do you think you could do a stand in? Very Happy

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'Boo · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

Heartiest congratulations to Barry and Kelly - what amazing parents they'll make and equally hearty congratulations to Ben and Kate - I hope you'll be incredibly happy together.

It all makes me all warm and squiggly inside.

Bring Your Dad to Nursery Week . . . priceless. Laughing

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Emma · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:13 am Post subject:

Thanks for the mini update and how wonderful to read all the happy news, its made me smile.

Congratulations Barry and Kelly and Ben and Kate
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SSimay · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:29 am Post subject:

Sound like very good news.... Barry&Kelly and Ben&Kate congratulations!!! Very Happy

You're all happy and we're all happy for that!!
We're excited for new songs of course new album too...
Hurry up!!! Wink

I think 'tell me it's not over' would be better... But I have never heard this song before So I dont know... Wink

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dodovox · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:10 am Post subject:

Good to read so wonderful news !
I wish you all much love, lots of babies, football victories, new songs and live concerts Wink

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Emmi · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

Ah bless you! Playing Beatles songs to the little ones Very Happy

Well done!

Thanks for the update and have fun at the gigs. Also congrats to Ben and Kate and to Barry and Kelly! Smile

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mojopin · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Congrats to BEN and KATE, BARRY and KELLY, and of course LIVERPOOL Wink

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Anthony LFC4 · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

ace James, must have been some night in Barcelona.

We going to win the European cup for the 6th time? Wink

Id say we are.
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Pam · SSMB God Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 2422

Glad everyone has such good news. A great start to the year. Can't wait to hear some new music, and like SSimay 'tell me it's not over' sounds like a more interesting song title. Have a great night next Monday, and hope losts of board members can make it.

peeps · SSMB God Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 792 Location: scotland

Thanks for the posting James. How cool for your daughter-meet my dad the rock star Wink

Looking forward to hearing your new stuff.Make sure you come to Scotland when you are promoting it.
Congrats alround to Ben and Kate and to Barry and Kelly!

Jems · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the mini update, lots of great news.

Congratulations Barry and Kelly and Ben and Kate

We've never had anything as interesting as introducing the children to the beatles in any of the nurseries/schools I've worked in, shame!
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