David News 2008 - 2010

Dec 5th 2009 - Regal Room January gig is cancelled due to David's writing commitments and his possibly being out of the country early 2010. David blog -
he feels very badly about letting people down and says he plans to re-schedule the gig - soon I hope. The good news is his writing work is going very well. I do the site to support David's talents and his music, whether sung by other artists or by David himself.

'WHITE NOISE EP' - No 1 indiestore chart - July 1 to December 2009!
March 2009 - David's TOP SELLING "WHITE NOISE EP" back at NO 1 slot!
The Ep has topped the chart the past 3 consecutive years from 2007. Well done David!

Oct 2009 - GIG! Shuga Bhudda @ Regal Room Gig - Thursday January 28th 2010.  
For ‘One Night Only’ – as he works exclusively as a writer David will not be gigging again for a while. A full one off show with special guests.
(cancelled due to writing commitments)
Oct 2009 – David posted a blog about his break for 2 months from being online.
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October 13 2009 - Evening Times. Smiley 2003 Photo of David with article about a 27 year old Paisley girl singer Sharon Fehlberg & her band the Systematix.
She started Pace drama when she was 11 alongside the likes of James McAvoy and David Sneddon. She auditioned for X factor but never got in, and ‘ prefers the traditional recipe to success: hard work and talent. If you are born with a dream you should never let it go. People expect success too quickly, even I was guilty of that.’ I was guilty of not working as hard as I should have.’
David is so much better looking now!  

August 2009 - David signs new deal with major publisher SONY ATV
‘I’ll be working with various well-known pop acts. We’ve got some work lined up with other labels like Decca Records, Universal and Syco.'It’s a massive opportunity. To an extent, this is a bigger achievement than winning Fame Academy. To become a respected songwriter is something I’ve wanted for 15 years.' 
David has been completing his apprenticeship as a songwriter by penning tunes for a number of up-and-coming stars with James Mein.
“This deal has been in the pipeline for a year…we wanted to wait for the right deal. I’ve taken a bizarre route to become a songwriter. I don’t think there’s been another reality TV winner who took a back step to this side of the industry but I like being able to get on with my work. We had to prove ourselves...so that’s why we did a lot of development work.’

Could you attend a David charity Gig this year? Date: Nov - Oran Mor venue Glasgow -  great venue, good size and atmosphere etc. If David is too busy with writing commitments - then into 2010 - while I hope we can go for one in 2009!

July 7th 2009 – David performed at the Regal Rooms London
He was being a judge for a singer songwriter night and performed after.
No idea what he sang – perhaps he can manage time for a gig for his fans? Apparently some fans knew about this gig (?) We've not heard David do a gig for over 9 months now and it would be wonderful to hear him sing.
Disappointing.

July & August 2009 - WHITE NOISE EP No 1 indiestore
July 1st to 7th, 18th, 23rd to 31st. Angust 1 to 12th

NEW David Sneddon GROUP myspace
Please join. I wish I’d set this up ages ago, and it is good to have a place to chat and keep in touch occasionally while I am very busy with my photos. Post any news items etc. http://groups.myspace.com/davidsneddonfans

Over 5 years of my Photography on the David sneddon fansite! From the live gigs David performed – Fame academy concert April 2003 to the Scotcare gig last year in Oct 2008. I’ve set up a new photo site – includes David’s, Martians and many other artists. One on David’s Wikepedia page.

Capgemini Black and White Ball raises £55,000!
Held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel, the dinner was attended by over 400 of Scotland’s leading businessmen and women who were joined on the green carpet by David Sneddon and Miss Earth Scotland. Scottish TV celebrity, Bryan Burnett was Master of Ceremony.

June 2009 - David BLOG myspace - he says his writing work is going well.
While I wish for gigs and new songs it is also good that David is focusing 'for now' on his writing work.

June 2009 - NEW link SYTWs album reviews I’d not seen before. It inspired me to write a new review and made me feel very nostalgic thinking how much this album meant to me in 2003 six years ago and how much I looked forward to hearing where David would take his music. http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/music-records/seven-years-ten-weeks-david-sneddon/

May 25th 2009 – NO1 magazine website – Photos from the ball

*May 12 2009 - NEW! DAVID PHOTOS on Prince's Trust website
David was looking smart in a kilt and there is a photo of him in the white pedicar.
He also peformed at the ball. Press expected in No 1, Scottish Field and OK.
David didn't post on his myspace about this event. Oddly I was only a few streets away at the Hinterland festival Glasgow, you can see my photos here -

May 2 2009 - David rides pedicar to ball with Miss Earth Scotland.
Quote- ‘No stretch limos pulled up to decant the hosts, but a pedicar with Scottish singer David Sneddon on peddles, ferrying glamour in the form of Miss Earth Scotland, Courtney St John.’ Scotsman

May 22nd 2009 - HEAT magazine contacted me about a photo of David for an article called ‘Where Are They Now’  I was excited about the publicity for David but they didn’t published anything. The article ran 2 weeks ago.

May 2009 – The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate the unsung heroes: songwriters (Times Online May 15 2009) Interesting read. ‘They put words into the mouths of the hottest singers.

*May 1 2009 20:00 David is attending the 'Prince’s Trust Black and White Ball'
The Hilton, City Centre, Glasgow, Scotland. Tickets online £100.

COLNE DVD? anyone know about it?
David Gigs – Nostalgic for David gigs so I’ve put the Colne gig in my top Photo section.
Photos were taken with my small digital. This was a wonderful gig and many fans raved after about it, you can see the comments. This was my first time hearing David play piano and sing with John Kielty and his performance was mesmerising. I've been down for the May gigs the past 2 years. Sorry David – we do miss hearing your piano songs, hearing you sing.

March 7th 2009 - David's TOP SELLING "WHITE NOISE EP" back at NO 1 slot!
for another 2 weeks - Indiestore chart.  The Ep has topped the chart the past 3 consecutive years. Well done David.

*Feb 2009 - NEW management. David has posted that he is with new management for his writing work with James Mein.
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Dec 2008 - the "WHITE NOISE EP" still at top of indiestore chart, been there all of 2008!

*28 Oct 2008 - DEACON BLUE WEBSITE - Forum thread on David's Dignity on YouTube   Note: Deacon Blue website warning - Don’t enter the website from Google, as popups appear which attempt to install malicious software on the user's computer.

27 Oct 2008 - HALO BAR LONDON: PLEASE NOTE THAT DAVID SNEDDON AND JAY MEIN HAD TO CANCEL THEIR PERFORMANCE ON 28TH OCTOBER!

VOTE for 'DIGNITY'!
David Sneddon sang Deacon Blues ' Dignity' at the gig on the 9th for new Scottish song. I went on YouTube to have a listen,
20 Oct 2008- 'Flower of Scotland' knocked out to find Scotland's best-loved song.  
The competition launched by ScotsCare - the winner will be announced Nov 30. Voting on the charity's website has short-listed 5 songs -
Runrig's 'Loch Lomond'; '500 Miles' Proclaimers; Deacon Blue's 'Dignity'; 'Caledonia' Dougie McLean; Big Country's 'Fields of Fire'. EVENING TIMES

*October 9th 2008- THE BEDFORD for Scotcare: Fun, warm, challenging set.
Nostalgia, New Songs, Ep Songs. David sang a full set of 7 songs - White Noise, Scars, Dignity, One Old Soul, Little Houses, Without You, Stop Living The Lie.
Wonderful to hear ‘Without You’ live, David’s beautiful Celtic-tinged piano melody from his top SYTWs album. A strong favourite of many fans. David looked cool in a light grey suit.

*9th Oct 2008 -  Scotcare Charity gig at the Bedford
'A Celebration of Scottish Music' for St Andrews day with Treasure Tones, David Sneddon, Dave Gibson. Tickets are available online for £12 
 
12th September 2008 - Birthday boy David's Buddies head for 'Sned in the Park!'
Friends are travelling from both London & Glasgow to the village of Ermington in Devon for David's 30th birthday bash - where a marquee will be set up in the garden of girlfriend Eleanor Roffe’s family home. (Paisley Daily Express)

4th Sept 2008 - PACE founder David Wallace - celebrating its 20th anniversary. 
Wallace talks about how Pace gives children confidence and communication skills. He mentions 3 high profile successes from PACE – actor James McAvoy, singer Poalo Nutini and Fame academy winner David Sneddon. Good Press.
QUOTE: "And Fame Academy winner David Sneddon shot to fame after a 12 year spell with PACE. David had been at PACE since he was eight, when he won Fame Academy. He made a very brave decision to walk away from the limelight and concentrate on songwriting. He is tremendously successful doing his own thing."   2 Page Article with 4 pics - PLUS a nice pic of David I've not seen before.

I remember back in 2006 David gave a highly illuminating interview with FPR(Free Paisley Radio) about how important Pace drama was in his life, offering him something new and challenging while he was still at primary school.
‘I can more or less always spot if a child has something special. The really talented ones have an intensity.’ FULL ARTICLE IN PRESS
COMMMENT: 2007 was a very busy year for David - on top of his writing commitments he did a number of gigs and put out his EP. 2008 has been quieter. Artists have to travel a journey through their influences to find their own voice. Some make it to the other side. I knew when I heard the EP that David had found his voice. I keep hoping for another full set gig from David, the 4 or 5 songs gigs just don’t quite do it – not for an artist at David’s level. So while 2008 has been quiet, it has also been very exciting and encouraging to see all the positive interest in David and his music - on both YouTube and the Indiestore.

::August 17th 2008 - 'White Noise' EP is No 1 Indiestore chart
(18 months after its release!). The EP has been at the top of the chart the past 8 months - at No 2 and No 3 in July 2008. Which is really very impressive and I hope puts a big smile on David's face.

July 2008 – Songwriting: David has been writing with Nate James.
Nate headlined at the famous Montreal Jazz festival July 2008 to over 120,000 - where he is touring and ‘the Message’ (Top 5 Europe), co–written with David, is to be released in Canada.

*1 July 2008 - The Halo Bar : David headlining classy gig and venue!.
He sang Little Houses, Scars, NoOne and White Noise. 
Dave Gibson sang a strong set, including songs written with David and Jay.
David promises a full set as part of his Plan! Here's hoping.

23rd June 2008 - The famous Water Rats London - *David with no shoes!
sang a set of 5 songs - Little Houses, Scars, One Old Soul, My Plan and NoOne.
No new songs. His vocals were perfect and he projects so well - accomplished and exactly right.  

*17th June 2008 - At the Troubadour London **David’s best Vocal - 
David sang a longer set of 6 songs (much better than the divided sets).
Little Houses, Northern Lights, My Plan, Scars, One Old Soul, and No One.
On stage David is by turn funny, touching and vital.

June 2008 - NEW GIGS! - June 17 2008 8:00 The Troubadour London
June 23 2008 8:00 The Water Rats London
July 1 2008 8:00 The Halo bar London

*9th Jun 2008 - BEDFORD gig.
‘With David’s perfect Smile he Bares his Heart’ - David took to the Bedford stage to sing his heart out again. He sang: Little Houses, Lady Lullaby, Scars & NoOne.
Scars has a pure simplicity, very moving. 

17th May 2008 - NEW MAY GIG PHOTOS. I hope you enjoy. For Dave Gibson pics take a look at my Flickr Photo site, in GIGS 2008.

*MAY GIGS* 2008
David performed 4 new songs, co-written with backing guitarist David Mullins, whose guitar is 'creative and refreshing'. New Songs - Scars, Little Houses,
NoOne and My Plan - are guitar-led and quite different. Good to see David tapping his feet! David also backed Dave Gibson, who has a big soul voice.

New Songs !- Scars is already a favourite, Little Houses is stuck in my head, and NoOne is very moving. My Plan, I enjoy this song a lot. More challenging, they express questioning soul-searching, and great to hear David testing the boundaries.
 
*SONGWRITING News - Julian Perretta is supporting Mark Ronson and Nate James will be releasing 'The Message' in the US.

April 2008 – David announces a week of London GIGS! 
May 2008 - David is taking a break from his writing to gig & write new songs.
From April 30th to May 13th - Gardening Club, The Bedford, Regal Rooms,
The Cobden, Soho Revue Bar. 

28th March 2008 - The Regal Room Gig -The 3 Daves!
A Polished, Energetic & Perfect set.
David and David Mullins performed 2 sets of 6 songs. One Old Soul, Time, Anticipation, Insomnia, Lady Lullaby and White Noise. No new songs. David said he’d written over 40 songs for other artists the past 6 months he’s been busy writing.  He looked well and was in good form, in dark cord jacket and shiny red tie. David and Jay Mein also backed Glasgow singer songwriter Dave Gibson for his fun London debut gig of 6 songs. A fun-filled upbeat gig, with many fans watching on the webcam.

March 2008 - REGAL ROOM gig with Glasgow singer songwriter Dave Gibson
David returns to gigs in March 2008, after breaking his wrist playing football at Christmas - at the Regal Rooms Hammersmith. 'A night of acoustic magic with myself, Dave Gibson and special guests ;-)' Bookings 0208 748 2834
The Distillers, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith London

20th March 2008 – Julian Perretta (young singer David has been writing with in 2007) signs to Sony BMG , Columbia Records!  Julian joins a roster of incredible acts such as Mark Ronson, Alicia Keys, Jeff Buckley, Kasabian, Calvin Harris plus classic acts such as Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, The Clash and Miles Davis.

9th March 2008 - 'WHITE NOISE' EP No 1 Indiestore chart Jan, Feb & March 2008.  
The EP was also at the top of the chart for months in 2007.

0th Feb 2008 - 'White Noise' EP No. 1 INDIESTORE CHARTS!!

14th Jan 2008 - David's brilliant ‘WHITE NOISE’ EP is back in the Indiestore charts!   exactly a year after it was released.
Check out the 5 engrossing songs and acoustic vocals -David recorded the EP in ‘one live take’ with no special effects in sight. They are songs of the joy of love, with heartfelt lyrics and moving piano playing.
David’s songs express...‘deeply held emotions that capture clear and moving images; with his emotional piano, and his honest, expressive vocals and words.

12th Jan 2008 - David number one hit 'STOP LIVING THE LIE' on YouTube in their charts - with over 10,000 views in 3 months.  

31st Dec 2007 - DAVID IS PLASTERED AT HOGMANAY!! – David has broken his left wrist playing football recently. This may effect plans for any January gigs.
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