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Love, Luck and Time Album Launch at Jimmy’s.

The album launch event for the new album Love, Luck and Time took place on 26th September 2021 at Jimmy’s on Bold Street, Liverpool. This was the first post-lockdown gig since the covid pandemic began and the first time I’ve performed with a band for many years. I was joined on stage by singer songwriter Stuart Todd (A.k.a. Shadow Captain) on bass guitar and vocals, music producer and multi-instrumentalist Andy Fernihough on drums and musician/composer Sean Buls on guitar. I’d like to say a huge “Thanks!” to the guys for helping me bring the music from the recording to the stage.

Mark Pountney and Band
Mark Pountney and Band performing with band at Jimmy’s for Love Luck and Time Album Launch 26.09.21. Stu Todd (Left) Mark Pountney (Mid-Left), Andy Fernihough (Mid-Right) Sean Buls (Right). Photo by Grace Darroch 2021.

The night was supported by a captivating performance from, local singer-songwriter Evie Moran; reflecting influences like Billie Marten and The Staves, her carefully crafted originals tell stories of love, dreams, and nature.

Also supporting the event was Alan O’Hare from Only Child, he played a set of original tracks including his new single The new single Straight Lines; his tribute to all the women and men that came before us. He namechecking Woody Guthrie, Nina Simone, Shane McGowan and Gil Scott Heron in a passionate statement of intent on the troubadours that preceded him.

The album Love, Luck and Time was played in it’s entirety; opening with acoustic title track, Love, Luck and Time quickly followed by the rocky Master Key.  There was the addition of songs from previous albums, such as Diamond of My Mind from Mark Three, The River and Simple Story, which appear on Rust & Dust by my previous band, the Mojave Collective and Won’t Let You Down, which hasn’t been officially recorded yet. The night was well-attended and each member of the audience received a free download of the album.

Love, Luck and Time is available from all major digital music stores amazon, spotify, iTunes, Band Camp

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Mark Pountney Grateful Freds at the Atkinson, Supporting Alice Wallace

Mark Pountney discusses the Grateful Fred night 2 October 2019, supporting Alice Wallace:

I recently performed at one of my favourite venues, the Atkinson Theatre in Southport. It was a Grateful Fred’s night, and these nights, in particular, have a long history of bringing quality artists over from the States to perform, supported by local artists. I was supporting Alice Wallace.

Mark Pountney performing at the Atkinson
Mark Performing at the Atkinson Theatre Photo by Matt Todd

I performed a mix of material from (Mark Pountney albums) Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and Live at home. It’s always a pleasure to perform in front of an attentive audience, and the crowd at the Atkinson is certainly that. I started off the set playing alone and was joined, for the second half of the set, by Paul Dance on bass guitar. The songs I performed included Footprints in the Sand, Sorrow Killers, Diamond of My Mind and Don’t let me go.

Mark Pountney and Paul Dance performing at the Atkinson
Mark Pountney and Paul Dance performing at the Atkinson

Headliner

Topping the bill was Alice Wallace, a California born Singer-Songwriter, who was about to embark on a UK tour. This was the first date of the tour. She was backed by two excellent musicians, Joe Coombs electric guitar and Scott Warman on upright bass. Together they played a fantastic set of original songs and some covers. Alice has certainly mastered the art of yodeling and had found a way of integrating the technique into her material.  I particularly enjoyed a song called the Same Old Song.

A local trio, The Hard Way Home, kicked off the night, super tight harmonies and strong original material.

Thanks to Paul Dance for bass, the staff at the Atkinson for light / sound and hospitality, Colin Maddocks for the invitation and support. Also, wishing Alice and the guys the best of luck with the rest of the tour.

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Mark Pountney Interview on Vintage Radio

I was invited to do an interview with Cliff Howarth on Vintage Radio last week. I played three new tunes and discussed the recording of my new album.

Mark Pountney live on vintage radio with Clifford Howarth

Posted by Alison Roberts on Thursday, August 8, 2019

As well as perfoming three songs; You Got it All, Nothing Lasts Forever and The Key, I discussed early influences, songwriting technique and some of the session work I’ve been doing on Pedal Steel. I recently recorded some steel for the Sums on their now album, Better, and Shadow Captain, the artist formally known as Stuart Todd’s new album. The interview was streamed live on facebook.

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Maybe It’s Time (A Star Is Born) – Cover – Bradley Cooper – how to play

A cover version of Maybe It’s Time from the movie a Star is born, which stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.  Lyrics and chords below..this is how I played it anyways, after listening to it a couple of times.

[Chorus 1]

G               C          G
Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die
C                                                             G
Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die
C
It takes a lot to change a man
G                     Em
Hell, it takes a lot to try
D                                             C             G
Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die

[Verse 1](chords same as chorus)

Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Some folks just believe in the things they’ve heard and things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead

[Verse 2]
C                                                                           G
I’m glad I can’t go back to where I came from
C                                                                       G
I’m glad those days are gone, gone for good
C                                                            G                    Em
But If I could take spirits from my past and bring them here you
D
know I would

C
Know I would

[Verse 3] (chords same as chorus)

Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I’d like to think he’s lookin’ down and laughin’ at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days

[Verse 4] (chords same as verse 2)
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the worldly man was lost and that a Hell was real
But I’ve seen Hell in Reno And this world’s one big old Catherine wheel Spinning still

[Chorus 2]

Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die
Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your plans
And a train to change your mind
Maybe it’s time to let the old ways die
[Outro]

Oh, maybe it’s time to let the old ways die