Valentine Court

Valentine Court is the debut album from Rich Batsford – a “contemporary pianist virtuoso” Line of Best Fit

“a perfect accompaniment for candelit relaxation … combining unobtrusive, soothing textures and hypnotic, complex rhythms” Brumnotes

About Rich

Since 2006 Rich has “quietly built a following for his melodic and magical compositions” Birmingham Post and also performs his own reflective songs alongside occasional covers from his two main songwriting influences – Brian Wilson and Paul Simon.

He is currently on tour in and around the Midlands and recently made his major fetival debut at this year’s Big Chill Festival alongside appearances at self organised concerts such as the popular “Music by Candlelight” series in the Moseley Festival and with creative collective “Project X Presents”.

Second Arts Fest slot – Centenary Square Stage

Exciting news is that Ive been asked to perform a second slot at Birmingham’s ArtsFest – this one on the huge stage at Centenary Square.

My slot is going to be 4.35 – 5.05pm, in between the Birmingham Royal Ballet…

Confirmed for Arts Fest – amazing venue

Ive been confirmed to perform at Arts Fest the UK’s biggest FREE arts festival on Friday September 10th at 8pm in the rather amazing venue of the Industrial Gallery at the Birmingham Musem and Art Gallery.

Hearing the rich tones…

All Piano Radio

If you like piano music then you could do a lot worse than firing up this French internet radio station which very much does what it says on the tin.

All Piano Radio is an enjoyable mix of classic and…

Spiritual Archeology

I had a bit of a thought whilst meditating today – I suppose you could call it a vision in fact, since it was visual in nature, tho that conjures up all sorts of weird connotations.

I was imagining peeling…

Business as usual?

Business is a covert form of warfare.

Warfare is an overt form of business.

Britain is a business.

Part of the job of the government is to sell us the idea that we need a government.

Interesting Review from Your Music Blog

I came across Peter Cox’s music blog via a Yahoo egroup which I’m a member of which probably deserves a blog post in itself as its a valuable musicians resource – its a place where muso’s across the…