Thanks so much to John Poulton for putting this one together.-----------------The Open Mic Night takes place every other Thursday at The Black Horse on Gregson Lane. The next few Thursdays are the 15th and 29th of May and the 12th and 26th of June. It starts at 9.15 and finishes at 11.30. Other than there are no rules as such. Anyone is invited to bring along an instrument and play, solo or in small groups. If they wish to borrow a guitar there are several they can use. We set up two microphones and have a contact mic for the use of a fiddle player if required. The age range of performers stretches from 12 to 65 (I don't ask ages!). Music ranges from metal (played) ascoustic to traditional folk. Many do covers but quite a few do their own material. The acts with web sites either have CDs available (Trouble at Mill) or are planning to put one out (Mark Claydon) or would like to if they weren't so lazy (me). Pat (bass with Loz) is a member of band called the Rambling Riversiders and they play in the States regularly; I think Pat is playing in Nashville as I type. Rob and Susie's is done and they are awaiting delivery (exciting). Colin is in a band but I don't know much about them. These lofty ambitions do not tarnish the evening which is strictly fun, and for most rather boozy! Susie Jones and Rob Kentell; www.myspace.com/susiejones10 Mark Claydon; myspace.com/markclaydon1 Trouble at Mill; http://www.troubleatmill.com/ Caroline Lovett; myspace.com/carolinelovett John Poulton; www.myspace.com/johnpoulton Gregson Lane Folk Club; http://www.gregsonlane.co.uk/

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This week an excellent video from Oliver Southgate of his song Get Me Out Of Here.Hear more Oliver at SoundclickWatch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelWindows Media VersioniTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded video

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This time we have a short overview by Dave of his new Pocket Pod. No sounds but you get to see the unit and hear Dave repeatedly refer to the POD 2.0 as the Toneport 2.0Check out the Pocket Pod at Line 6 Pocket PodWatch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelWindows Media VersioniTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded video

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This week we give a run through to the mythical Toneport and it's Gearbox software. Finally those of you who don't own one can put a picture to the sounds.Check the Toneport details at www.line6.com/toneportThe video is split into two parts as it went over 10 minutesWatch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelPart 1 Windows Media VersionPart 2 Windows Media VersionPart 1 iTunes / Apple VersionPart 2 iTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded videoPart 1Part 2

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Another musical show, fill with wonderful home made music and analysis interrupted by two guy rambling on.A link to the Cajon demo from Tomas De Camino Beck can be found at HERE and his mathematical song with explanation HERESongs:The Morrisons - You're a Fraud MySpaceAlbert Forssell, Bill Mecca, Pete Young - Journey Underseas SoundclickBjorn Nilsen with Les Cotton - August Child Soundclick

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This week, by request, Dave shows some bass playing techniques.Watch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelWindows Media VersioniTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded video

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This week we have an interview show (done by Dave, his first appearance in an interview show) with Tomas De Camino Beck (aka Matbio on the forums). Tomas talks about his songs and his band Automata.Find Automata at the following linksMySpaceAutomata World

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All 2090 forum members (http://www.2090.org/zoom/bbs/index.php) should enjoy this one, as should any who likes a good chuckle about home music making.It's Zoetrope and his Roland EG-101.Watch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelWindows Media VersioniTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded video

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Well this was meant to be a different video but I somehow am having problems with my uploading.No problem though, here you can see the great Dave Criddle performing his David Bowie cover show from a couple of months back.Watch with the following optionsYouTube ChannelWindows Media VersioniTunes / Apple VersionOr trusty embedded video

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More audio goodness and it's a long one. This week we address Glenn's "Beginner" questions. Play some songs and feature a guest segment from Inside Home Recording on time signaturesCheck out the videos at Home Made Hit Show TV at YoutubeDefinitely take a listen and subscribe to Inside Home Recording The best audio focused podcast out there. They feature lots of content on software, recording and audio techniques along with remix contests and much much more.Songs:Shadows - Paul Janowski SoundclickApologies to Paul for pronouncing his name incorrectlySequal - Eric Merrow SoundclickHer Love - Tony Copping Gruvex.com

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If you want to stop my music playing click the Soundclick plugin to the left.This week I am pleased to welcome John Tully aka The Cracks to the HMHS. John is the first person I was aware of making home made music videos and he continues to roll out high quality stuff (search out the one where he made himself fly for some real fun).Find more John tunes HERE and HEREFind more Cracked videos here at YouTubeThere is a higher quality WMV version of the show HEREMac compatible M4V version HEREYouTube HERE or belowAll the Home Made Hit Show TV videos can be found on the Home Made Hit Show Channel

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Welcome to a good solid audio show featuring great songs and songwriting talk. Plus hear the potatoes themselves talk.Plenty of links for today.A great read at the new songwriting blog Adventures In SongwritingRead the interviews and other songwriting stuff at Songs and SonicsThanks for the longtime and ongoing support from The Indie BibleSend an email with CONTEST in the title to win the EP and T-Shirt from The Simple CarnivalSongs:Slide Away - Les Cotton lescotton.co.ukCaitlin's On The Beach - The Simple Carnival SimpleCarnival.comGenevive - The Tones Soundclick

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Note: If you want to watch the video then turn off the music from the soundclick player to the left.Thanks to Gary Davies for this excellent overview of Addictive Drums with Reaper.Download the higher quality Windows Media Versionand the Apple versionYour videos are greatly appreciated.Links:ReaperAddictive Drums from XLNAudioGary Davies at Soundclick

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Time for an interview with that songwriting wannabe Mr Mike Wich.Various Links:Music at SoundclickHis older Eljam music at SoundclickBuy Off In The DistanceA Mike Wich LIVE !!!! Studio Tour

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A very professional video from Dave's band The Bees. Check out the Website LeisureBand.com which is the new name for The BeesFull WMV version is availale here - HMHS TV 002 WMV version

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Well here we go, episode 1 of the short format Home Made Hit Show TV.This show is all about you, please make and send me your 2-8 minute videos that have anything to do with music. It could be a music video for your song, a video of you playing live, playing in your bedroom, a short overview of the guitars you own, a tour of your home studio, an overview of some software (Camstudio is free and great for this).For this first episode we show some MIDI basics. How to connect and what a software synth is and how it can be used.You can download to your iPod or iTunes from the link above or download the higher quality Windows Media Version from here Home Made Hit Show TV 001 WMVand of course there is youtube which is embedded here or you can access the channel from this link Home Made Hit Show TV Youtube Channel Expect to see 1-2 videos per week

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Blues CrossingSouth Hill ProjectAnother exciting home recording and songwriting episode.Announcement Coming Soon !! Home Made Hit Show TV, after some looking around and thinking we've decided to launch Home Made Hit Show video shows in a short format. Each show will feature one segment plus sometimes a user video. So if you want to make a video of anything related to home recording, perhaps mixing, or playing your guitar, or a video song analysis. Please send them in to homemadehitshow@gmail.comThis week we have the usual banter + Dave plays a couple of commercial songs to use as examples for songwriting inspiration.Songs:Performance - South Hill Project Bardo MusicWaves - Downriver Downriver SoundclickOne More Mile - Blues Crossing MySpace

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Hi again to another high volume, low quality Home Made Hit Show. Listen to my analysis of my own song (talking about yourself pursuing your own narcissistic hobby ???) along with more great tunes.Songs this week:David Gilhooly - One More TimeJeff Yankauer - Good Luck SoundclickThe Great Potatoes (aka Albert Forssell) - French Fries OverdoseAlbert's Soundclick or visit the Great Potatoes

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We struggled with expectations after last weeks great show and the great response so decided to go the other direction with a total disaster. Dave and I recorded a show but my audio failed to record so Dave stepped up and quickly recorded a replacement show - which I then mixed. Apologies in advance for any flaws.Songs this week:Andrew Spicer ? Savior of the Erroneous Power humblefly.netEuroamerica - Work of Art SoundclickDavid Cooper - Not To Blame Songplanet

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Welcome to the leap year edition of the Home Made Hit Show featuring a free bonus song.Links for the week:RPM Challenge Record your CD in February with a lot of other peopleJamstudio Your personal online bandThis Week In Tech Technology podcast, check TWIT 133 for discussion of the state of the music bizJonathan Coulton Entertain yourself with someone who succeeded doing what you doMike Wich "MUSICIAN" This weeks song:I Feel - Lee Szwast SoundclickDidn't You Dwayne - Gary Davies SoundclickKeep Your Friends Closer - John Tully / The Cracks SoundclickHipshake - R.Mutt MySpace

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A short and sweet solo show this week. I've been busy with the RPM challenge and Dave is moving office. Always looking for guest hosts for weeks like these so let me know.Apologies to Mark Tupuhi for incorrectly naming him by his old band name St. Lucy. I read the full email after I'd already recorded the show.This weeks music:Dick Langford (and guests) - Without Company SoundclickMark Tupuhi - Wings of Steel MySpaceCharles Evans - Hunt The Moon / Don't Forget Soundclick

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Another talk and music show.Links:The RPM Challenge Record a new album in February (listen to my song above left on the player)More Joe Pop stuff at JoePopToons.com Click on the image above for a bigger versionSongs:Is It Love - Papa Satch ReverbNationBody In The Woods - Famico / JungChoi SoundclickResurrection - Good Question GoodQuestion.ca

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Hi there, another week and finally a Criddle Tune.Check out the songs and listen to me sing the same line over and over again in my vocal mixing segment.Songs today:On Your Way To Hell - Mike Caro sent by Tom Reilly-Devon (Soundclick)Terrifying Heat - Dave Criddle Soundclick (though Dave needs to post his songs)Frontline - Rogue Thief Website

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Back to the regular old audio show today.My favorite lyrics book.Have fun making music from your desk with JamStudioWatch indie videos at www.greendragonmedia.comThis weeks music:Envy by Ghasms www.myspace.com/ghasmsbandA Candle In My Window by Daniel Waite SoundclickDon't Try To Find Me - Gary Davies & The Tones Gary at Soundclick

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