Singer/Songwriter

New album due late 2010

"My blood pressure is higher
than a bird in the sky
I've got paranoia and anxiety
My friends say I'll sink if I don't see a shrink
I say music is cheaper than therapy"
Music is cheaper than therapy - Old Compton Street

Background

Since the late 1980s Graham Corbould has been doing the rounds of folk and acoustic clubs in London and the South East playing his own songs, selected covers, guitar instrumentals; add in the odd story and humorous anecdote and an enjoyable evening is in store.

As a song writer Graham addresses a wide spectrum of topics, feelings and issues. Never forgetting that audiences are there to be entertained much effort is put into making songs accessible through strong choruses and verses which carry a story. The stories are varied in topic, not limited to love and loss, but tell of many things. Some have a rye humor about them others address more serious topics.

Influences include Ray Davies, Nick Lowe, Al Stewart and Ralph McTell as songwriters plus an interest in a wide selection well of musical genres.

Highlights

Recordings
1997 After all the Years - solo album
2000 Full to the Brim - Empty Vessels folk/rock band
2004 Old Compton Street - solo album
Two songs - It's the Little Things and Pale Eyes - both reached the Semi Finals of the UK Songwriting contest 2009.
Support spots - The Oyster Band, Chicken Shack
Hosted Open Mike sessions at The Mick Jagger Center, Dartford; Old Wick, Bexley.
Recent solo gigs included The Troubadour, The Comedy, Open Mouth, Songwriters Showcase, Mick Jagger Center, The Man of Kent, Orpington and other folk clubs. Not to mention numerous pub, club and party gigs where the odd orginal song will creep in.
A song writing workshop led by Ray Davies (of the Kinks fame).
Graham was asked and duly composed a song to raise money for the Carole Lewington Trust; 'Magic on Paper' was duly recorded and raised significant funds.

The current live set features his own compositions mixed in with covers from a wide number of sources which would include material from well known singer / songwriters, solo guitar pieces and perhaps even the odd song from more popular culture!

So that's the history and the future, the present is about entertaining audiences and creating great music. For more details please email here.

Comments

In June 2009 Graham played to 200 people at the prestigious Mick Jagger Center in Dartford. A DVD will shortly be available but here are a few comments:

"Well done for Friday - a really good show! Even if I hadn't known you I would have thought it a really good night's entertainment. Particularly liked the Stairway to Heaven mash up - special -and very creative." Mr P.C.

"Very impressed with Friday night. Apart from us getting £20 fines each as we thought Dartford was in the Travelcard zone, the whole evening was great. I thought your stage presence is excellent, you have a laid back approach and unflappable nature which goes down really well and the songs you wrote are excellent" Mr D.N.

"Thanks for performing and informing last Friday - a great evening!" Mr K.P.

"For a terrific night on Friday, so much talent on stage and you!" Mr C.R-J

"It was a real testimony to the talent you have to see such a huge audience." Mr M.S.

"Just a short note to thank you for the great evening’s entertainment last night." Mr B.B.

"Thoroughly enjoyed the concert. Friends and family pass on their congratulations and enjoyment. Mrs B.B.