Becky's Little Rambles...
-19th June 2010 -
Hey Folks!!
Sorry that it’s been a while since I last wrote, but as you know I’ve recently landed in New Zealand to spread my music wings far and wide and have been busy writing and booking as many gigs as I can! ;0)
GREAT NEWS!... I’ve done a featured interview for the latest addition of Maverick Magazine OUT NOW and here’s a little taster just for you…
BECKY SYSON - LIVING THE DREAM (printed in the July 2010 issue of Maverick Magazine) Becky Syson is a modest singer songwriter, earning herself the reputation as a ‘sublime folk–rock’ artist. Brought up in a musical environment, in which her dad and grandad encouraged her to pick up the guitar, Becky found her passion for playing at the age of sixteen. “My dad is very musical, so are my grandad and brother. It’s kind of a male thing, but I am changing it. Being a girl, you often kind of see that there are a lot of guys at festivals, so it was like: ‘No I want to play the guitar as well.’ My dad showed me my first song, which was House of the Rising Sun, and then I just kind of progressed on my own.”
To read the full feature go to http://www.maverick-country.com/to receive £1 off your copy of Maverick Magazine use the promotional code MAV123 when ordering online. Or buy at HMV, WH Smith and Barnes & Noble stores for a limited time only!
Hugs and happiness to you all x X x
Becky
PS. Wish you were here! ;0)
- 1st April 2010 -
Hello my lovelys ;0)
April is here and before I head off to New Zealand I'm going to shower you with Gigs ;0)
Thursday 1st April 2010 - Ryan's Bar, Derby DE1 1SN - Free Entry
Saturday 3rd April 2010 - The Looking Glass (Supporting Ashdowne) Leicester LE3 5LG - Free Entry
Friday 9th April 2010 - Lee Rosy's Tea Rooms, Nottingham NG1 3AJ - £2/£3 Entry
Thursday 15th April 2010 - Stripped @The Wellington Inn, Hull HU2 9AB - Free Entry
Saturday 17th April 2010 - The Folk Thing Festival, Ashby Folville, LE14 2TE - £10/£15
Sunday 18th April 2010 - The Central, Nottingham, NG1 3LH - Free Entry
Friday 23rd April 2010 - (FULL BAND) NTSU at Brackenhurst, Southwell NG25 0QF - £1/£2
This really will be your last chance to catch me LIVE at gig for a few years so make the most of the opportunity ;0)
More praise for 'Weave Your Dreams' from the press...
'The Dulcet tones on this lullaby leave the listener in a state of rapture. Subdued acoustic picking and gorgeous lead guitar help to evoke a soothing atmosphere' Keith Ames, The Musician Magazine Spring 2010. BUY NOW from my Shop Page.
May I say that it has been a pleasure to play for you all and I'll miss you heaps x x x
Happy peace loving hippy hugs ;0)
Becky x
-24th February 2010 -
News, news, news!! Well my lovely's have I got news for you!
Becky Syson is heading over-seas! That's right… in May I'll be flying over to New Zealand to live for a year or so! Of course I'll be taking my guitar with me and can't wait to hit all the live music venues New Zealand has to offer. I promise to keep you posted on my musical happenings and hope to return with a pocket full of new songs! All I can say is… "Catch me while you can!" Check out my gig listings for a date near you, because I’m sorry, you just won't fit in my suitcase! He he! ;0)
Also… 'Weave Your Dreams' is now available to download from iTunes!
Or if you would prefer to buy the real thing… go to my shop and buy it today! Plus if you buy the EP you get 25% knocked off my debut album 'H.O.L.L.A.N.D' (the price that is, not the CD!) he he!
Finally… check out the latest addition to my website… 'Song Stories' a page that tells you lovely listeners the stories behind the songs and is exclusively found no where else!
Hugs and Happiness to you all x x x
-11th February 2010 -
Sending out big 'Thank You' hugs to all my supporters at the gig last night in Newark! Thanks for braving the cold wintery weather.
Just wanted to let you know about another fantastic Review for 'Weave Your Dreams'... It's got Five Stars from Nottingham Evening Post...
'Written with the people closest to her heart in mind, this EP from the lively singer songwriter and occasional EG model has a sweet and personal touch and is immaculately produced. Breezy acoustics carry exceptional melodies that uplift. Her purpose is unashamedly one of positivity. On My Way, a song dedicated to living your dreams, is the standout and leaves the listener wanting more. Although this latest release on Nottingham's Arboretum Records is short on tunes, it teases fans of this prolific performer and indicates there's plenty more to come.'
★★★★★ Simon Wilson, Nottingham Evening Post December 2009.
Hugs and happy dream weaving all x
-10th February 2010 -
Hey Hey Folks! Hope you're all well and happy!
It's been a while I know, but it's great to be back, and have I got news for you! ;0)
This year kicks off with a brilliant review of 'Weave Your Dreams', my latest release with Arboretum Records in LeftLion Magazine...
'Some of the best times ever are those long summer evenings spent just lazily hanging out in the garden or in the park with friends and loved ones. Listening Weave Your Dreams offers a similar sensation for me. Whether it’s through magic, trickery, brainwashing, or just incredible songwriting (on evidence I suspect it’s the latter), Becky Syson manages to bring those feelings of warmth and optimism to her music. This is exactly the kind of thing you want on these cold, dark and dreary winter evenings. Becky seems to radiate positivity and this comes through loud and clear in her music. For instance, the EP opens up with Nancy Song, a story of lost love, but taken from the viewpoint that it’s not lost forever as there are still the happy memories and the possibility of seeing that person again on ‘the other side’. How heartwarming! There are points where Becky’s voice is reminsicent of Harriet Wheeler from The Sundays; smooth, vibrant, and full of spirit. Whilst musically, the EP stays on the acoustic side of business, with occasional flourishes of drums and guitars - especially on the jazzy On My Way. The simple arrangements give the songs room to grow and weave their magic on the listener.'
Paul Klotschkow, LeftLion Magazine.
Go to http://www.leftlion.co.uk to download the Magazine for yourself!
(Oh and by the way... I'm playing LIVE TONIGHT at The Navigation in Newark with support from my brilliant brother Lance Syson! FREE ENTRY! Starts at 8pm and I have a new song up my sleeve! So if you want to be the first to hear it... get yourself to The Navigation TONIGHT!)
Happy hugs as always x x x
-21st December 2009 -
Thank you to everyone who helped us raise £121 for The Woodland Trust last night at LIVEaCOUSTIC's Christmas Concert! The tree hugs when down a storm, the live music was sublime and the atmosphere was festive! May you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year full of love, light and trees! ;0)
Happy festive hugs x x x
- 14th December 2009 -
"Trees, trees, trees they are good for me!"... That’s right and they’re good for you too, after all what would Christmas be like without your Christmas Tree? Where would Santa put all your presents?
I for one love Trees and appreciate all that they do to keep our environment clean, save and beautiful!
Show your world some love at Christmas and join us for LIVEaCOUSTIC's Christmas Concert for The Woodland Trust at The Central, 310 Huntingdon Street, Nottingham on Sunday 20th December... Only £3 entry 7.30pm. Raising money for The Woodland Trust www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
LIVE MUSIC from...
Dawn Pickering - www.myspace.com/dawnpickeringmusic
Jake Bugg - www.myspace.com/jakebugguk
Bruce Myers - www.myspace.com/brucemyers
Coconi - www.myspace.com/Coconimusic
Becky Syson - www.myspace.com/beckysyson
Cookie - www.myspace.com/nottinghamcookie
Andy Whittle - www.myspace.com/andywhittle
Damon Downs - www.myspace.com/dsdowns
Happy Tree Hugs to you all x x x
- 2nd December 2009 -
Wow… Is all I can say! I’m still in amazement at all you lovely people who came along to my EP Launch Party at The Central on Sunday night! Thank you so much for making the night a huge success with your friendly and gracious presence!
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank my incredible band (Bead, Jay and Ben) for all their hard work and talents… Ashdowne, Jay Leivers and Rapunzel for warming up the stage in first-class style… Fiona, Steve and all the gang at The Central for hosting the night… Terry for filming the night... Photographer’s Mark and Pete for capturing all those little moments… Michelle and Mark for covering the shop and staying relatively sober to do so… and of course Arboretum Records for their help in making it all possible ;0)
Happy hugs all x x x
ps. you can view some photo's from the Launch Party by clicking on the link below...
http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/petejenkins/view-your-pictures/albums/5303
- 12th November 2009 -
To celebrate the launch of my NEW EP 'Weave Your Dreams' with Arboretum Records... I'm throwing a HUGE FREE PARTY at The Central, 310 Huntington Street, Nottingham on Sunday 29th November!
With LIVE MUSIC from my FULL BAND (that's the superbly talented Rebecca Leivers, Jay Leivers & Ben Farnsworth, oh and me)! Plus SUPPORT from fantastic Leicester band Ashdowne and more tbc!
There will be lots of goodies to buy for your Christmas stockings & not forgetting... 'WEAVE YOUR DREAMS' EP'S for sale!!! (The perfectly wrap-able, exclusive gift to give this Christmas! ;0)
Huge Happy Hugs x x x
PS. Please spread the word... join my street team... and help weave my dream!
- 10th November 2009 -
Hey peeps!
This Thursday night I’m playing a special LIVE gig at Southwell Library for the Pink Ladies who raise money for Breast Cancer Care! So if you happen to be free and fancy a girlie night out… See you at 7pm sharp ;0)
For full event details go to this link... www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197532097703&ref=mf
Happy pink hugs ;0)
- 3rd November 2009-
Hello and welcome Folks to my brand new website!
I hope you enjoy your stay and keep in touch with me and my musical happenings! I've still got some adjustments to make and a few bits and pieces to add, but I couldn't wait any longer, so here it is! Have a little look around and come back again soon... because I've always got some 'happy hugs' to dish out! ;0)
Happy hugs x
PS. If your haven't heard the news yet... Listen up! My NEW EP 'Weave Your Dreams' to due to be released later this month with Arboretum Records, so keep a look out for launch party and tour news coming soon! ;0)