Dudley Days
John Edgar (Story teller) and Dan Whitehouse (Musician)
Three creative days spent in the heart of Dudley – community workshops where participants will write and record three new original songs inspired by Dudley landmarks and oral reminiscences.
Participants across generations will be invited to share stories, memories, and dreams for the future of Dudley – crystallising them in song and documenting the creative process on film.
Dan Whitehouse is musician in residence at Artspace, Birdcage Walk, Dudley. John Edgar’s poetry is engraved on the Dudley Fountain. John and Dan collaborated on ‘Voices From The Cones’ in 2019.
An opportunity to learn about heritage leading to change in ideas and actions, and improve our well-being through creativity and songwriting.
Details on how to take part will be announced soon.
To register your interest, email: dudleydays@dan-whitehouse.com
About the artists
Songwriter and composer Dan Whitehouse is musician-in-residence at Artspace, Birdcage Walk, Dudley. Writer and storyteller John Edgar’s poetry is engraved on the Dudley Fountain. John and Dan previously collaborated on Voices From The Cones in 2019.
For more information, see:
www.dan-whitehouse.com | www.storyjohn.co.uk
ENDS
One to One Songwriting Mentor Sessions on Zoom
Songwriters. Do you have unfinished ideas/songs you’d like some feedback on? Or perhaps you simply don’t know where to start? Book a session with Dan and share in his wealth of experience and range of creative techniques to help you find your voice.
Dan Whitehouse is now available for one to one songwriting mentoring on Fridays 10am – 1pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. You can book a 55 minute session for £50.
Songwriting Workshop – March 14th 2021
NARRATIVE SONGWRITING – Try a new technique for telling your stories in song. A Company of Song Workshop – facilitated by Dan Whitehouse
Feb 21st 2021
Hello
Things will be different this year. If you are struggling to find creative inspiration why not try a songwriting workshop on Zoom on Sunday?
SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS ON ZOOM
Sunday Dec 27th & Monday Dec 28th
24 Hour Immersion
https://bit.ly/DanW24HourImmersionDEC
I really like those lost days, as Christmas fades before the New Year strikes. In years gone by i’ve often found this to be a good time for writing. You’re invited to join me, 24 hours of writing, reflecting on this surreal year and welcoming the new.
Dreamland Live – New CD mini album
Super limited, 200 CD mini album “Dreamland Live”
PRE ORDER NOW at Reveal Records @bigcartel ships for July 3rd 2020.
Capturing the band and I live in session at @silkmillstudios
features John Elliott of @thelittleunsaid drums, piano, FX, Vocals and Synth.
6 great live versions of key songs from the critically acclaimed new double album “Dreamland Tomorrow” which came out in May 2020. As seen in the recent live videos
1. GLASS – LIVE
2. TOMORROW – LIVE
3. I BECAME THE CITY -LIVE
4. CRAZY ON THE WEEKEND (SUNHOUSE) – LIVE
5. WHAT I DIDN’T SEE – LIVE
6. DREAMLAND – LIVE
Run time 25 minutes
Produced by Matt Ball at Silk Mill Studios UK Winter 2019, 2020.
Artwork by artist @martinhyde This release is also available to buy digitally @bandcamp
‘Dreamland Tomorrow’ Album launch shows
For obvious reasons my May gigs are being rescheduled.
The new dates are listed below, current ticket holders will be notified by email and there are still tickets available on the links below, thanks:)
Tuesday December 8th – Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Wednesday December 9th – London Green Note
No re scheduled date for Glasgow sadly
Hope to see you at one of the shows
Dan
‘Dreamland Tomorrow’ Album launch shows
For obvious reasons my May gigs are being rescheduled.
Details coming soon – sign up the mailing list here to be the first to know
I am continuing to write and share new music and videos and via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/danwhitehouse
My new album is releasing digitally May 1st as planned, pre-order here or listen to the single releases from it on Spotify now.
Sending you strength and stay well:)
‘Dreamland Tomorrow’
Album launch shows :
MAY 2020
8th GLASGOW – https://www.ents24.com/glasgow-events/fraser-centre/dan-whitehouse/5883438
17th LONDON – https://www.greennote.co.uk/production/dan-whitehouse-2/
18th BIRMINGHAM – https://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/dan-whitehouse/
Friday May 8th 2020
Glasgow
Fraser Centre
(Performing solo)
Sunday May 17th 2020 London Green Note
(Performing with band)
Monday May 18th 2020 Birmingham Kitchen Garden Café
(Performing with band)
Welcome
The first new music from my 2020 released double album (Dreamland Tomorrow) is streaming now.
Dreamland was written, recorded and mixed with John Elliott of The Little Unsaid and Tom Rose. This music was a journey of experimentation using a wider sound palette that includes the use of vintage synthesisers, strings and manipulated samples. The lyric was inspired by UK’s oldest theme park in Margate, first opened in 1880. An interesting place where warm childhood holiday memories clash with the despair and divisive nature of our current political landscape.
Welcome to Dreamland…
Email Dan for more details.