I'm a Geordie musician now living in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. I adventured away off down south for a while, spending 5 years living in East London sandwiched in between my two Northern homes.
I've spent the best part of 30 years in various bands as a bass player, or singer/guitarist. I've also performed numerous times as a solo artis
I'm a Geordie musician now living in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. I adventured away off down south for a while, spending 5 years living in East London sandwiched in between my two Northern homes.
I've spent the best part of 30 years in various bands as a bass player, or singer/guitarist. I've also performed numerous times as a solo artist with acoustic guitar and voice, and have sung in several a capella choirs.
Right now I play with two local musical ensembles - T.A.W.C. - an experimental contemporary music and poetry ensemble; and play bass with an as yet unnamed rock covers band.
Over the last 20 years my work has also been with music. I've worked as a Community Musician with children & young people, adults experiencing mental health difficulties, and Disabled people of all ages. My role here is to facilitate creative music making and song writing activities that are accessible to all - regardless of musical experience, and or access needs (often using Assistive Music Technology).
sometimes birds fall before they fly is my first ever solo release.
Since moving to Hebden Bridge in 2018, and moving away from leading regular music workshops, I have found a new lease of life for my own personal song writing and created five new pieces of music that became the EP sometimes birds fall before they fly.
The EP has been writ
sometimes birds fall before they fly is my first ever solo release.
Since moving to Hebden Bridge in 2018, and moving away from leading regular music workshops, I have found a new lease of life for my own personal song writing and created five new pieces of music that became the EP sometimes birds fall before they fly.
The EP has been written and recorded at home - I couldn't have made this happen without the kind, loving, and ever patient support and love of my fiancé Nicky.
You'll find the EP here to stream and/or purchase (CD also available)
https://michaeldollanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sometimes-birds-fall-before-they-fly
Check out the Listen / Watch section for all my releases, and the Reviews and Airplay section for where they have flown off to.
And check the mdTN section for info on my exciting collaboration with Tennessee artist MNTN - expect an EP in the not too distant future!