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15.11.11 Just an update to let you know that you can catch me playing live in London tomorrow evening (Weds 16th) at the Troubadour in Earls Court. Music starts just after 8pm and I will be playing alongside a talented selection of international artist and bands as part of the Troubadour Sessions. It promises to be a great night and it would be fantastic to see you there. For more info please head along to http://www.troubadour.co.uk .

Also just a little note to let you know that you can now check out some lovely photos (courtesy of gphotography) and videos from the Exposure Music Awards online. For the pics please click here and for the vids please head along to my Facebook page. Alas, I didn’t pick up an award this time but we had a really great day and soaked up some amazing music.

Text voting is also been taken into account for the awards and it would be great if you could drop a text, or two!, containing the words/digits Exposure 1006 to the number 64343 to vote for me. Many thanks. Full terms and conditions apply.

You can catch me live in Session on Stephen Bumfrey’s BBC Radio Norfolk show on Friday 7th October at 2.30pm. I will be chatting about the awards and the album progress as well as playing a few new live numbers. Be sure to tune in!

6.8.11 Just a quick message to let you know that you can catch me playing live in Norwich tomorrow evening at Costa Coffee just off Prince of Wales Road. The event is entitled ‘Sunday Night Live’ and features yours truly performing an acoustic set as well as a set from excellent Norwich based artist Josh Bunce and a guest speaker who I believe is a competition yachts women!! The evening kicks off at 7pm and things tie up around 9.30pm so no crazy late finishes. There are also nice views of the river so what better way to enjoy a nice Latte or Espresso??

I am also pleased to announce that I have made it through to the finals of the Exposure Music Awards 2011 for Best Live act after a hotly contested regional final last week in Norwich. I have been nominated in the awards for the last few years for my recorded tracks but to be select on the strength of my live set is a really big deal for me. I will be playing at the awards bash in London later in the year and it’s possible to buy tickets for the event, so keep Sunday the 16th of October free in your diary!

Work continues apace on the new album and I have some more news on a few local festivals coming soon.

Take care for now, Peter @

For anyone based in or near the capital it would be great to see you there for what promise to be a fab evening of acousitcy magic.

Doors are at 7.30pm and the event is held at the Metropolitan, 60 Great Western Road, Notting Hill, W11 1AB. If you take the tube the venue is very near Westbourne Park station.Entrance is free and there is great food served til late so why not grab a bite to eat. I hope you can make it.

A big thanks to everyone who made it along to the Stamford gig last month and if you haven’t checked it out already there is a rather nice video on my Facebook of Tom and me playing a rather cool cover. Take a look!

Until next time,Peter @

11.5.11 Hi Everyone, Just a little update to let you know that you can catch me playing live this coming Saturday (14th) at Mama Liz’s in Stamford when I shall be supporting Miles Hunt of The Wonderstuff. Miles is a very talented artist who had a number of hits in the 90s with his band and this is a great opportunity to hear his solo work in this intimate and funky venue. Doors are at 8.30pm but there are plenty of delicious snacks and beverages available to try in the main restaurant before then!

I shall be previewing a few of the new tracks (and instruments!) heading for my second album which I am busy recording at the moment, so not to be missed.

Tickets are £10 in advance and can be purchased by calling 01780 765888 or online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/117465 . For more info on the venue please head along to www.mamaliz.co.uk .

Things are going well on the recording front and I hope to put a sneak preview online very soon. Until then I thought you might like to check out this new interpretation of vintage track ‘When I fall’ recorded live on Sue Marchant’s BBC Cambs Show back in December. It also debuts my first solo mandolin and vocal performance and sounds ridiculously summery for a December recording!!!! Peter @

14.3.11 Check out the Scotland road movie below

2.2.11 Hi Guys, I am currently hard at work on the follow-up to 'Day in the sun' and will be posting some new demo tracks soon. Peter @

30.10.10 Hi everyone, A last minute reminder that it's the King's Lynn Live Festival this weekend at Leziate Park and it would be great to see you there. You can catch me and the guys on stage at 6.30pm on the Sunday (31st ) for an hour set of tracks from the album, new numbers and a few select covers. The evening also features excellent local bands Bunny Out and Envy so plenty of music for everyone. A donation will also be made from each ticket sold to next year's Festival Too.
Tickets are £7.50 and can be purchase either online at www.leziatepark.co.uk , by calling 01553 630393 or on the night. We hope to see you there for a fantastic evening of live music.

We had an amazing time playing in Scotland last weekend and were made really welcome by everyone. It was also lovely to take in so much of the UKs beautiful scenery in some glorious autumn sunshine. I plan to put together a road movie of the trip when I have a spare moment and will let you know when it is online. Until then if you would like to check out a few live videos from our set please see below.
I hope you are keeping well and look forward to catching up soon.
Peter @

23.10.10 Live in Scotland

Further dates this month include a Charity gig in aid of Kidney Research at Bar Red in King’s Lynn on Saturday 16th and music kicks off at 3pm 'til late. Further details can be found at http://www.bar-red.co.uk/entertainment.html . We play our first Scottish date on Saturday 23rd of October at the 'Inn at Lathones' near St Andrews . This venue won best PRS music pub of the year in 2009 and has played host to many established names - all very exciting! We shall then be heading back to Norfolk to play a local date on Sunday 31st of October for ‘King’s Lynn Live’ a four day musical feast at Leziate Park http://www.leziatepark.co.uk . We are on stage at 6.30pm and will be performing alongside excellent local bands Bunny Outfit and Envy. For further info on all of these dates please head along to www.myspace.com/peterappleyard . I think that is nearly it. Finally, you might also like to check out some recent live videos filmed at a showcase gig at The Regal Rooms in Hammersmith, London. Please head along to www.appleyard.info/news.htm to find out more. I hope all is going well in your world. See you soon, Peter

9.09.10 Peter live at the Regal Rooms, Hammersmith, London.

27.08.10 Hi Folks, A last minute reminder that you can catch me performing at one of my fave events this evening, Club Uniquity, held at the lovely Dukes Head pub on the Somerleyton estate .

Music kicks off at around 8.30pm and also includes the excellent acts Dumbfoundus, Lee Gibling, Jess Morgan, Badly Worn Boys and Rachel X.
The event marks the start of the annual Dukes Head Music Weekend so you can even camp over night true festival style!

For further info please call 01502 730281 or head along to http://www.somerleyton.co.uk/dukeshead

I hope to see you there and have a great bank holiday.

PS. 'Day in the sun' is now available to download from Tesco if anyone fancies picking up a copy with their groceries!

12.8.10 Many thanks to everyone who made it along and supported us at the Cambridge Rock Festival. We had a fantastic time playing to such an appreciative audience.

I think it was apt that the sun came out as we hit the stage :)

I would also like to say a special thank you to the organisers for inviting us to play and to the guys behind the scenes who looked after us so well.

On a more intergalactic note it was great to see Luke Skywalker dropping by our set and even buying a copy of the album! May the force be with you....

I have now uploaded a few snaps from the gig to www.facebook.com/peterappleyardmusic if you would like to check them out.

On the radio front you can hear my track ‘I Will’ been played on the Bob Patterson show at http://www.americana-uk.com/radio/index.htm again this week alongside first class tracks by Crooked Still, Glen Tilbrook, Songs from the Blue House and many more. Enjoy!

20.7.10 I've been selected to play at this years Cambridge Rock Festival on Saturday 7th August. For more info please head along to www.cambridgerockfestival.co.uk .

15.7.10 You can catch me supporting fantastic Irish singer/songwriter ODi in Norwich this Autumn. For more details please head along to www.odimusic.co.uk or to book tickets please check out www.seetickets.com.

Not to be missed!

7.7.10 Just to let you know you can catch me and the band performing live tomorrow evening (8th July) at the Lord Nelson, Walsingham Road, Burnham Thorpe, nr .King's Lynn, PE31 8HN (aim for Burnham Market and you are only a few mins away).

Music kicks off at 9pm and we shall be playing a mix of tracks from the album ‘Day in the sun’, a few classic covers and debuting a few new tracks. Entrance is free and there is some lovely local food on offer from 6-9pm so why not book a table and making an evening of it?! For more info on this historic venue please head along to www.nelsonslocal.co.uk or call 01328 738241.

5.7.10 We had a wonderful evening playing support for the amazing Jenna Witts at Elme Hall. Many thanks to everyone who made it along and if you would like to check out a vid from the evening please see below.