Author Archives: Simon

New Album 2012

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Simon

Well, it’s been a little quiet on the touring front as of late, although the year to date has seen a couple of mini-tours, one of the North of Scotland & the other of the South West of England; which … Continue reading →

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2012 – A Busy Year to Come

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Simon

Well 2011 was my busiest year ever, with Scottish highlights including sell-out performances at Ceilidh Culture and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe amongst many performances the length & breadth of the country, successful tours of Ireland, Slovakia, Germany and Holland, and … Continue reading →

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From Mulheim (an der Ruhr) to Malmo

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Simon

Wow, what a month I have had! I’ve been robbed in Amsterdam, and my car’s engine decided to cease up on me…..but the music and the concerts have been great. Amsterdam, Den Bosch, Ede, Eindhoven, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Gothenburg, … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe – 14th of August 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Simon

Hello, Just a quick note to let you all know that I shall be performing this Sunday night at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Details are here – http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/simon-kempston - 2130 at the Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride’s in Orwell Terrace.  I … Continue reading →

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Live on Internet TV

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Simon

Hello all, This is just a short note to let you know I’m appearing live on internet tv tonight – streaming here at 1900 – http://www.justin.tv/djbluetone/videos. Tune in if you can! SK x

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Impasse – May 23rd

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Simon

Hello all, Just a short note to let you know that my new album ‘Impasse’ will be released on May the 23rd – everything is extremely hectic just now but I can say that I’m extremely happy with the finished … Continue reading →

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A New Album (and other ongoings)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Simon

Hello all, I’ve had a busy start to the year, preparing and finalising the new album ‘Impasse’, which will be released in May. The album was recorded in two sessions, in Crichton Church, Crichton (I discovered its beautiful acoustics when … Continue reading →

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A long time. High time.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Simon

Yes, it has indeed been some time since my last post, and how time flies. Updates will be more frequent from now on, fear not. I personallly blame Sky who having originally promised to wire up the internet in the … Continue reading →

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Looking for the Summer

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Simon

Well, here it is- summer at last. And it is going to be a busy one for me, starting with a performance in the UK’s most mainland location – Knoydart; followed by performances in Keswick, the Rowchester Music Festival, the … Continue reading →

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Live at the BBC

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Simon

This is just a short note to say I’ll be performing live on BBC Radio on the Sue Marchant show tomorrow night from 1900. I think I’ll be on from around 1915ish, the show goes out live on the following … Continue reading →

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