News Flash: Award Win for Peter Miller

News Flash:
Peter Miller has just won best Instrumental at the 2015 Australian Celtic Music Awards!!

2014 Tour

Hello everyone I hope you are well.
I had a pretty good tour this time in Ireland and Germany. I didn't make it to Czech Republic this tour, however played some new places in Germany and Ireland so it made up for it.

First stop after the long flight was Ballyboughal Folk Club in the Fingal district of Dublin. It was a real treat to play music with the locals there. I love small towns!! Next was one of my favourite regular places to stop and play and spend a night or two, The Sheelagh Na Gig bookstore in Cloughjordan.

After the Cloughjordan gig I high tailed it out of there and caught a plane to Hamburg where I was greeted by Martin Kasperek , a good old friend of mine I first met in Tasmania in 2007. I really enjoyed roaming the street of Hamburg and surrounds and had a great tour guide for most of it. It is an area where my Great Grand Parents were born from my Father's side.

I played 3 shows in 3 nights thanks to Martin's booking skills. 1st was a house concert in Ellarau, then a Cafe concert at UNIKAT, and finally a nice show at a  teaching studio called Voice at Home Studios which is run by Tinna Zahn. The Germans really know how to organise things . I hope I return soon.

Photo by Martin
After this it was Back to Ireland again.

First was The Grape Escape wine bar in BlackRock (they never payed me, the buggers), Then a lovely gig with John Spillane in Gort at the Gallery Cafe, Then it was the descent drive up to Sligo for a spot at McGarrigles. Then I did a spot in Sailor's Bar on Clare Island, off to Clifden Arts week after that, there I opened for the Rob Strong band ( Remember the hit Mustang Sally, great guys to open for, had a laugh with the kind folk)  and also did a show for the old folks at the local nursing home.

The Clifden Info Caravan

I played my first ever show in Inis Meáin (Inishmaan), one of the Aran Islands. it has a population of about 200 and needless to say I got to have a couple swims all by myself!
 

Solo swim on Inis Meáin

Then it was off to Cork City, a solo spot at Gulp'd Cafe and the next night a spot with the great Ger Wolfe at L'attitude 51 (The old Lobby Bar). Another long drive up to Tinahely in Wexford to play at the Courthouse Arts Centre then down to Gorey to play a fundraiser which Noel Pattern organised.

Accommodation in Tinahely

After a few days off I went back down to County Cork and once again joined John Spillane at his monthly gig at Debarras Fok Club.
Now after this I did something totally random and flew to South America, no music work this time ( however I did try). I caught up with some friends in Rio de Janeiro. And strangely enough I was sitting in a Cafe by myself and I hear a voice, 'is this seat taken sir', 'no' I replied,  only to look up and see it was an old friend I have not seen in 3 or so years. What a small world!!  I saw some great music in Rio, but not at the tourist traps of Copacabana or Ipanema, it was more in the inner suburbs where the locals go. Great vibe the Latino Music...
As a great surprise I received a gift while in Rio, a reproduction of a painting by Colombia's great artist, John Pascual Calderon Montoya. Some of John's paintings are in my CD booklet. I had a great time with the family while they were visiting Rio.

My Rio based Colombian Friends...

Here is a review in case you missed it last time http://www.peter-miller.com/media/min7threview.pdf
Till next time!!
Regards
Peter

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CD receives rave review

CD review: www.minor7th.com

Peter Miller, "Songs Without Words," 2014

 

Aussie Peter Miller is in absolute control of the steel, wood and the vibrations emanating from his guitar on "Songs Without Words," his third full length CD. A deft touch that is as delicate as it is articulate creates musical paintings, which are alternately lush and austere evoking pathos, joy, peace and solitude. Miller's tunes absorb and enfold the listener in each moment and each note merging sound with thought and space. The opening track, "Pluie Du Soir" and the closing track, "Ice Over", are perfect examples of the rich sonic qualities conveyed with exquisite technique and execution the abound on this disc. The same is true of "The Way Of The Painter" the subtle and seductive "Late Night At The Brown's". A smattering of effects including the tantalizing use of reverb are present on several tracks such as the aforementioned "Ice Over" and the haunting "Snowdonia" giving "Songs Without Words" an appealing sophistication that is clearly contemporary. Both "Stroll To Croaghaun" and the lone traditional arrangement "The Derry Air" add a Celtic and traditional touch to this otherwise starkly original collection of compositional gems. There is mastery inherent in the craft of both composition and performance here that is undeniable fresh, appealing and consistently pleasing from first note to last. These attributes are rooted in a recording process that captures pristine clarity and rich sonic qualities. In other words, considering this CD is self-produced, Miller is obviously equally at home behind and in front of the guitar. Adding to the sonic breadth, several musicians contribute fiddle, flute, and percussion. "The Quiet Man" featuring Steve Wickham (The Waterboys) on fiddle proves to be a joyful yet reverent collaboration. If "Songs Without Words" is any indication, Peter Miller is a rare and resonant talent!
© James Filkins
Peter Miller's Website Buy it at Amazon.com

 

New Album Out Now

Hello everyone:
I'm Happy to announce that my new album 'Songs Without Words' is now Available for purchase. It has 17 tracks. Mostly solo guitar except for some very special guests including Steve Wickham on Fiddle (The Waterboys), Sarah Calderwood on Flute (Sunas), Matt Brown and Suzanne Hibbs on percussion (Australian session players) and one of Australia's best Bodhran players from Tasmania, Jeremy Sibson! I hope you all like it!

You Can purchase it on my store www.peter-miller.com/store or itunes and CD Baby in digital format, remember though, The CD has the great little 16 page booklet of art...




















Video Preview of some tracks right here http://youtu.be/enAdpAq0iYo

 Tour:
Also, I have some gigs coming up and I'll update the gig page on my website in the next week or so.

Other Bits:
And just for fun I've made an art store! you can but stickers and things of the album cover. http://www.redbubble.com/people/petermiller It's a 3rd party site I'm trying out for a while. I'm thinking of starting some paintings and drawings and selling them, We will see how it goes. They are a little expensive but as far as I can tell, they are one of the few sites who don't own your artwork once it's uploaded. Cards and Stickers are not too badly priced.

Till next time!!

New Album Almost Ready

Hello everyone, 
I'm Happy to announce that my new album 'Songs Without Words' is almost complete.

 It will have 17 tracks. Mostly solo guitar except for some very special guests including 
Steve Wickham on Fiddle (The Waterboys), Sarah Calderwood on Flute (Sunas), Matt Brown and Suzanne Hibbs on percussion (Australian session players) and one of Australia's best Bodhran players from Tasmania, Jeremy Sibson!

I do have a preview video here http://youtu.be/sN00IfZptGY 

The Album Also includes a booklet of Artwork/Photography featuring the below artists: 

Kavisha Mazzella, Australia 
www.kavisha.com 

Bud Wilkinson, USA 
www.budwilkinson.com 

John Pascual Calderon Montoya, Colombia
www.artistadelcolorpascual.com 

Shona McMillan, Scotland 
www.shonamcmillan.co.uk 

Neil Hicks, Australia 
www.neilhicks.com.au 

John Beamish, Australia 
www.johnbeamish.com 

And also a collection of Paintings by my father, Edward Richard Miller.
Painted somewhere between 1916 and 1973 

Studio portraits by Tom Gilmartin 
www.gilmartinphotography.com 

It's been a team effort this Album 

I am working on a European tour which I hope will come to fruition later this year. 

April/May/June 2013

Hello everyone I hope all is well out there for you all.

I have some shows coming up soon and will fill you in with the latest ramblings below

As some of you know my re-release of 'Trip To Dingle' made it Album of the Week in Ireland on Charlie McGettigan's Arts Hour Program, It also was featured on Radio National's 'The Daily Planet' with host and great musician Lucky Oceans. Turns out Lucky and myself have haunted some of the same places along the south west and west coasts of Ireland.

Thank you Lucky for the Airplay!

Here is his show on this link

You Can also still purchase my music direct from me here if you like or itunes and CD Baby.

Tour:
I have some cool shows coming up!
Australian Celtic Festival, including the Australian Celtic Music Awards on
MAY - 3,4 and 5th May at Glen Inness, NSW


11th MAY I'm playing guitar for Mother Natures Orchestra at a 'Lock the Gate' concert
Details will be on my facebook page or here at the MNO Facebook page

Richard Gilewitz is making yet even another return to Australia ( yes another, Seems he getting popular down here) and I'll be sharing the stage with him at Zamia Theatre on Tamborine mountain, Saturday 25th May 7.00 pm.
Tickets will be $15 pre book and $20 at the door. The Show with my mates the 'Nearly All Irish' trio sold out and I have decided to hire the sweet little hall and try again.

For enquiries concerning this event;
Steve Seaton on 0403 124 200  or
email info [@] looseacoustic.com.au

JUNE:
9th June I'll be taking part of a brand new festival near Nerang,QLD with Coast Acoustics who organise some great shows. This will be the first Folk and Bluegrass festival on the gold coast. I'm up first in the morning. Details will appear on my facebook page nearer to the time, Feel free to send me an email asking about any of my events, I'll let you know as mush as I know!! You can also ask about this festival here at Coast Acoustics


I'll be doing plenty of recording over May and June also Hopefully

And remember My Friends Ben Jordan and Greg Humphreys would love to visit Australia for a tour, not by any means at the same time but that wouldn't hurt either I'm sure.  Please email me if you like to try and organise something for them or you can contact them below.

Here is Ben and here is Greg

I met Ben and Greg in Prague a couple years and and really liked the music they were playing.
I met so many great new friends and musicians on that trip, I hope to return.

Coal Seam Gas!
My Friends have written a anti Fracking song, I am happy to be involved with this and be apart of this great movement.
Our Friend Andrew Mitch set up his little camera and we recorded it live on the Balcony and it came out pretty good for a live take. I like the kids holding the signs :)  .
have a look here

I had the privilege of being able to see The Waterboys perform twice on their first ever visit to Australia, Wow! What a live band. One of the best live acts I've seen. I saw them in Brisbane doing one of their 'standard' shows and in Sydney performimg their 'Mr Yeats' Show. With flute and Vocal by no other than Local girl Sarah Calderwood! Rock on Sarah.

I was also very blessed and was able to see the amazing Paul Brady , What a songwriter and performer! Thanks for coming way down under Mr Brady, And thanks to Troubadour Touring for getting me in the door. I'm spoilt so I am.

A Special Hello to my Europe/UK friends,
Hope to share the stage with you all again some time soon.

Thanks To Chris Melville a great guitar repairer,maintainer and world class luthier
http://www.melvilleguitars.com
and also G7th Capos
http://www.g7th.com/

Well that's about it from me. Hope you enjoy this little read and take care out there and feel free to email me and say hi, and once again sorry about the first few newsletters sent, Somedays I just can't seem to work some html code stuff!

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Peter Miller
Po Box 8533 GCMC Bundall
Queensland Australia 9726

September/October

Hello and welcome to the September and October Edition of my Newsletter. I'm happy to announce my CD 'Trip to Dingle' completely sold out and I decided to do the re-release with extra tracks and 12 page booklet. It's only been out a couple weeks and I still need to get on the publicity vehicle and drive it everywhere. It's already up on itunes and all and you can also purchase it direct from me on my website. It has also been re-mastered buy guitar legend Michael Fix. Michael is also a recording engineer and producer of fine quality. You can visit him here

You Can purchase my music direct from me  here if you like.



I hope to soon have my own mp3 download store as well.
I Still have quite a few tracks left for my 3rd full length CD and am slowly working on that too so I will keep you posted.

The first ever Australian Celtic music awards will take place in 2013 and they have just started their new website, it will be updated over the coming months with more artists and information. As most of you know I'm nominated for some of the wards, fingers crossed!
Their website can be visited here http://www.acma.giservices.com.au/


GIGS
My Next solo gig is at the coast acousitc Festival on Sunday 23rd September at 11.00am. It is at Broadwater Park lands Southport QLD.  You can see the artist lists for both Saturday and Sunday hereI'm looking forward to the Festival very much, Lets hope for some fine weather.


'Nearly all Irish' is a show I'm doing with Irishman Mick Mchugh and Jack O'Leary. It's a great concert filled with song stories and some onstage banter. I'm really proud to be involved with this one. The next show is at Tallebudgera Hall on Friday 12th October 7.00pm. Advance tickets $16 or $20 at the door. go to KJ Promo for details.  Tickets can be booked at MOSHTIX. This will be a most enjoyable night full of variety

                      
                     

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Peter Miller
Po Box 8533 GCMC Bundall
Queensland Australia 9726