Saturday 30 October 2010

Lightbox Tonight

Tonight I'll be playing at the Lightbox Gallery in Woking complete with special Halloween songs and props, you know me and my love of dressing up! ;)
It's always a lovely warm, intimate evening with great food. Music starts at 7.30pm and entrance is free.
Anna x

Thursday 28 October 2010

Live broadcast on Justin TV

Hi everyone,
I've started doing a live session from home on my new Justin TV channel! I'm aiming to do one every two weeks, circumstances permitting, showcasing new songs for a possible second album and a few favourites! I'm also taking request so the more weird and wonderful they are the better ;). If you missed the first one you can catch it again here:http://justin.tv/annaneale/b/272718725
Anna x

Saturday 23 October 2010

Oxjam today, the Guildford takeover

Hi all, I'll be on the fahrenheit world stage at roughly 4 pm and at the royal oak folk stage about 7pm. See you all there! X

Thursday 21 October 2010

The new video is here!

Here you go everyone, the new video, hope you all enjoy! x

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn1hvuASM0I

Wednesday 13 October 2010

Oxjam Guildford

Hi everyone,

I'm currently beavering away writing some new songs that I have to say I'm really pleased with! I look forward to playing them all to you over the next couple of weeks but first of all I'm just blogging to let you know that I'll be playing as part of this years Guildford Oxjam takeover!

Oxjam is a fantastic event that helps raise money and awareness for various causes at home and around the world.

The Guildford Oxjam will be happening at various venues around the town on Saturday 23rd October. I'll be onstage at Fahrenheit 55 at 3pm and The Royal Oak at 7pm.

For more info and to help spread the word check out the Facebook event page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154804581226717


Anna x

Sunday 3 October 2010

R2 Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Review

Hi everyone,

Here's a rather fab review from R" Rock 'n' Reel Magazine, in stores now! Thanks to Trevor for this:

ANNA NEALE
Touch

Hailing from deepest Surrey, Anna Neale’s songs reflect the suburban/rural contradiction of her surroundings. The music treads the fine line between a rootsy palette and sophisticated acoustic pop. Driven forward by Neale’s equally powerful voice and acoustic guitar rhythms the title track sounds direct and stripped back yet still luxuriates in a rich bed of electric guitar and vocal harmonies. On ‘Keep Coming Again’ the acoustic opening - restricted to vocals, guitar and djembe - perfectly reflects the confessional nature of the lyrics. However, imperceptibly the arrangements broaden out to provide richer, darker textures. Lovely.

Honing her craft over the years at acoustic clubs, singing lead female vocals in “The Commitments” touring band and playing summer festivals, the quality of the singing, songwriting and arrangement is assured. The sound itself is warmly summery too. Instantly likeable, it subtly wheedles its way into your subconscious - a reflection of Neale’s concentration on strong melody and attractive harmonies. ‘Waterloo Bridge’ may not reach the heady heights of The Kinks’ paean to the station but it still tugs a heartstring as the singer strolls the South Bank musing on lost love. A great collection of tunes with an open and honest heart.

Trevor Raggatt