Performing songwriter! - Wally Lawder - News flashes

On second thought...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I had a wonderful trip to France, and although I had no gigs there, my one regret is that I did not bring a guitar. There were many opportunities to busk, or to simply to play for people I spent time with. Ah... next time!

Off to France

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I'm off to France for the first half of August to visit my brother. Can't wait! No gigs planned but I will have my eyes and ears open for something spontaneous as well as future possibilities. A Bientot!

Thanks, Tucson Folk Festival!

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I'd like to thank everyone involved in the Tucson Folk Festival--organizers, audience, performers--for a super weekend. What a great tribe! Brandie and I loved performing there and being a part of the whole scene. This is what music is all about for me!

Facebook fan page

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Hey there! If you are on Facebook, please visit my Fan Page. It's an easy way to interact and I will keep you posted with occasional updates. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1197709499190&saved#/pages/Wally-Lawder-Music/261255551946

Everything is amazing...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This video clip from Youtube is so true, so funny and for me downright inspiring. Trust me, it is worth 5 minutes of your time to watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXStPqhLmIk

Benefit for Music Express

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I am one of the organizers for a benefit for Music Express, my hometown of Silver City's only music store, which burned to the ground as a result of arson a couple of months ago. The owner, Dave Murphy, did not have fire insurance and is out many tens of thousands of dollars. This event features live music and a silent auction and will be on Sunday, October 4 from 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Silco Theatre in Silver City. So... if you live in (or will be in) the Silver City, NM area, please come on down, listen to some great music and make a donation!

Late summer

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I'm staying closer to home (southern New Mexico) for a while, taking advantage of some opportunities here, doing some songwriting, seeing what's next. I had a totally fun show with a nine piece band at the Silco Theatre in Silver City. It's a little hard to take a band that size on the road! So, for the near future my shows will be in New Mexico and Arizona. Another California tour won't be too far away, though!

California!

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I'm putting together a quick California mini-tour in June, along with some serious ocean time. Please check out my shows if you're nearby, and if you are able to help me add a few gigs, please let me know!

Songwriting

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I am happy to tell you that I have been selected as a finalist in the songwriting contest at the Tucson Folk Festival! I'll be performing the two songs I submitted for the contest there on Saturday, May 2, and will also be performing a set in a regular performance slot on Sunday, May 3. If you are anywhere near Tucson then, I highly recommend the festival and would love it if you came by to hear me!

Looking forward

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

I am looking forward to 2009! A new spirit of hope, optimism in the USA and good things in my music, too. I have been on a good run with songwriting lately, exploring some new turns musically and lyrically. You'll be hearing some new originals at my live shows. And... I will finally get back into the studio and start recording (I have far too many unrecorded new songs now) and come out with a new CD (or 2) this year! Peace!