tag:elainegilmore.com,2005:/blogs/looking-forward?p=3Looking ~Forward!2024-01-10T17:55:14+00:00Elaine Gilmorefalsetag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/73315502024-01-10T17:55:14+00:002024-03-26T08:30:53+00:00Into 2024! Happy New Year!<p>For me, as I'm sure for many, 2023 posed many challenges as did….well, how far do I go as of course life…….is life!</p><p>I am delighted and so very grateful for the opportunity to perform the songs I recorded in 2020, the “Love is still the answer” / Songs of Burt Bacharach album plus of course we added many more fabulous hand picked songs to create my new show “Simply Bacharach” producing what can only be described as wonderful experiences in lovely venues from an intimate coastal restaurant, a jazz club and a fantastic cathedral that we repeated again in November at Swansea Jazz Club, Mumbles. </p><p>The response from audiences has been everything I hoped for, receiving some lovely compliments and reviews and I'd like to thank everyone who came to those concerts, all involved from the venues, the musicians of course and my songwriting partner Ian Mitchard, as on the last show in November we also added the title song from my next album “Strength of a woman” which received a great response!</p><p>Ian was thrilled to hear the song live and continues to write more songs for me than I have time to record to date! I'm very excited to be getting closer to releasing some of these original songs with a new album to follow this year!</p><p>New concert dates will be arranged and I'll let you know where and when we'll be taking the show next!</p><p>Thank you to all of my encouragers, supporters, friends old and new, to Al Steele and to Dave Cottle for their tireless dedication to music production and performance and I wish many lovely times for us all going forward in 2024!</p><p>Please feel free to get in touch if you have any enquiries or would like us to bring the show to a particular venue.</p><p>Lots of love xx</p><p>Keep Smiling…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/72584542023-08-17T18:42:15+01:002024-03-26T08:29:29+00:00Cloud 9<p>Hello</p><p>Thought it was time to add a few photos of another successful night at Brecon cathedral!</p><p>I've been catching up with some personal messages and thrilled to have had another few enquiries regarding the show!</p><p>I'm still on cloud 9 as it was such a special occasion celebrating 40 years of the Brecon Jazz Festival and the fact that to celebrate the 30th year Burt himself did the opening concert…well I'm thrilled to have closed the cathedral weekend gigs with my tribute to his work, just wonderful!</p><p>Tickets are on sale for “Simply Bacharach” at Swansea Jazz Club 3rd November please come along and share this fabulous selection of songs performed by my brilliant world class musicians and little ol' me!</p><p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/72519212023-08-04T13:45:27+01:002024-03-26T08:30:15+00:00Candlelight Concert Brecon Cathedral<p>I along with my amazing band are looking forward to performing my “Simply Bacharach” Show at Brecon Cathedral on 13th August for a special candlelit Concert!</p><p>Delighted to be sharing the stage with my musician friends Dave Cottle, Richard Cottle, Laurence Cottle & Paul Smith (who happens to be my dear husband!)</p><p>This Sunday evening concert is the closing concert at the cathedral and we will be thrilled if you can join us for this celebration of the compositions of Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Carole Bayer Sager & other collaborators.</p><p>Featuring along with the songs from my album “Love is still the answer" songs recorded by Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Christopher Cross, B.J.Thomas and yes Tom Jones to name a few!</p><p>Come on Down!</p><p>Tickets available Now!</p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/72243852023-06-10T18:36:19+01:002024-03-26T08:30:53+00:00A Change of Venue! Storm Warnings...<p>Due to there being a weather warning/thunder storms expected the Hay Jazz Day planned for tomorrow 11th June has been postponed…as the day time events were planned for outside..we apologise for any inconvenience & tickets can be refunded.</p><p> BUT!!!</p><p><strong>We are delighted to announce however that the event is now being hosted by Cu Mumbles - A new venue in the heart of Mumbles! </strong></p><p>We invite you to join us at this lovely newly refurbished venue!</p><p>Great jazz & swing event-Please be there to enjoy from 12.30 through to my evening show!</p><p>Tickets available:</p><p>mumblesjazzandblues.co.uk</p><p>We hope that many of you are able to join us and any tickets already purchased will be refunded of course!</p><p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/72219072023-06-06T13:02:27+01:002023-06-06T13:02:27+01:00The Globe at Hay!<p>June 11th is the date!</p><p>After a successful evening at Langlands Brasserie Mumbles, I'm announcing the next “Simply Bacharach” show!</p><p>Come on down to The Globe at Hay!</p><p>Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG</p><p>A great day of music featuring friends old and new:</p><p>Take a look at the website: www.hayjazzday.wales</p><p>Book Day tickets Or Day to Eve OR Evening Closing Concert:</p><p>Elaine Gilmore “Simply Bacharach” Show</p><p>Excited to share that on this occasion I am honoured to have more world class musicians joining me!</p><p>YES!</p><p>Dave, Laurence & Richard Cottle with Paul Smith!</p><p>Please book to support this fabulous event…</p><p>We look forward to seeing you!</p><p>(CD's available on the night)</p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/72023802023-05-03T21:44:11+01:002023-05-03T21:44:12+01:00May-Bring it on!<p>HI ALL!</p><p>I have news!…</p><p>My 1st “Bacharach/David” show is imminent!</p><p>This is “Simply Bacharach" as it's me with a Trio!</p><p>As you're hopefully aware by now, all was set for a concert in April 2020 with an orchestra…… but we all know what happened then. Since then, I've not fully got my ‘mojo’ back to be honest with you with one thing and another..but hey ho we must keep trying as I 'proclaim" to my girls!</p><p>So, here I am about to “set sail”, & promote the album (on which there will be more news soon!)</p><p>May 14th at Langlands Brasserie, Mumbles, Swansea Sold Out within a week or two of tickets becoming available (with a cancellations waiting list in place!) and with much interest in the show so I'll be letting you know future dates very soon!</p><p>MORE NEWS COMING SOON!</p><p>Take care all and keep listening to the music…and let me know your favourite Bacharach/David songs please!</p><p>Thank you for your support-Special thanks to Ros xx</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/71514732023-02-09T21:18:28+00:002023-02-09T21:18:28+00:00Losing 'him' <p>Hearing the news that we've lost the legendary, most wonderfully talented composer Burt Bacharach has made my heart sink.</p><p>Only yesterday I was booked to perform the B.B songs I recently recorded on my album ‘'Love is still the answer’' this coming May……now I'm feeling the impact of our loss….and realise the show will be a little different going forward, although I hope the sadness felt right now will ‘ease’ and we can go forward in celebration of this marvellous mans work….his love…</p><p>R.I.P Burt Bacharach</p><p>May 1928 - February 2023</p><p>Your Music Will Live On - With Respect - Thank you</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/70679502022-09-24T17:26:10+01:002022-09-24T17:26:11+01:00Living in the "NOW" :)<p>Here we are a few months down the road!</p>
<p>Counting blessings of which there have been many, amongst navigating 'challenges' of which there have also been a few! </p>
<p>C'est la vie!</p>
<p>I've managed a few sessions/ hours in the studio with Al and we've made some progress on a song I'd written a while back, in fact wait for it......3 years or more ago!!</p>
<p>Progress has also been made on the collaboration with Ian Mitchard who's written some fabulous songs for me and I'm excited to release one of those songs in the not too distant future....with that new album of original music to follow., so that's exciting to look forward to.</p>
<p>Unfortunately I've had some family issues to deal with which have taken up so much of my time and energy this year so far that my projects have had to take a 'side seat' in my priorities, BUT it's just a delay and I'm just getting things done at a slower pace, but you know what?- It's OK. It's good. I'm thankful for so much in my life that a delay doesn't phase me.</p>
<p>I've enjoyed singing at some weddings throughout the year, holiday parks, clubs and beautiful hotels so I think I can be contented with that after surviving the pandemic, being required to cheer people up/entertain with my music/my voice has been an absolute pleasure, it really has.</p>
<p>I'll be appearing again at 'The Ivy Bush Royal' throughout December and there are a couple of other things in the pipeline I'll shout about my new song releases and all on my Instagram, Twitter feeds etc so watch out for that news!</p>
<p>Thank you for reading my blogs and all messages of support/interest - and thank you for buying the album, streaming etc xx</p>
<p>Much love</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/69516262022-04-19T16:13:37+01:002022-08-27T19:48:04+01:00Music to soothe!<p>Yes this is what's being said over and over regarding my Bacharach album, and d'ya know what? - I'll take that! Absolutely!</p>
<p>What a blessing it is to be able to soothe! Special mentions to two ladies this month - Thank you Glenna and Gloria for your messages/feedback, it's appreciated.</p>
<p>Well following on from my last blog, all of those gigs have been great plus what I can probably say was a really special night for me when I got to appear at Swansea Jazz Club with the house band PLUS Laurence Cottle not on bass but trombone! I can honestly say that I enjoyed EVERY note I sang and every note played!</p>
<p>We opened with "My Funny Valentine" and we also played "This Girl's/guy's In Love" etc and I was thrilled to sing a song that I've wanted to perform for a while - "Spain" (Al Jarreau) I loved it! Also a bit of a thrill too as the band hadn't recalled ever playing it with a singer before, usually instrumental! Wow! A first!! #woman</p>
<p>So to finish up for today, Paul & I are looking forward to a break away, he's had a very diverse few weeks playing jazz, soul, so many different styles of music including playing with "Moonlight Serenade" Big Band at The Torch Theatre Milford Haven which featured what I hear to be a pretty awesome drum solo in "Sing, sing, sing" where the band left the stage and Paul Smith was on fine form!! Just fantastic.</p>
<p>We've been busy worrying about our mum's and my mum is currently in hospital, so we have a few things going on so these special times are helping us to 'heal' and enjoy our work - we're both very thankful.</p>
<p>Thank you so much to our friends old and new for your friendship. love & support, in these times we're witnessing/experiencing, being kind and appreciating each other is a precious thing we can do if we're able.</p>
<p>Music is universal - let's continue to enjoy!</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/68811202022-01-27T19:41:08+00:002022-05-11T11:11:03+01:00January...sick & tired you've been hanging on me....<p>Well here we are, and what a time we're still juggling with!!</p>
<p>November supporting Hamish Stuart was so great, I'm so happy that I got to sing some of the Bacharach songs featured on my album plus two original songs written for me by Ian Mitchard-they were very well received and I had a great time with friends old & new resulting in a few album sales-I feel very 'blessed'!!</p>
<p>We're 'dipping our toes in the water' but it's still not all systems go unfortunately!!</p>
<p>A few good things happening, lets be 'positive'...in a good way!!</p>
<p>Jeff Hooper's appearing at the re-opening of our fantastic jazz club in Swansea 4th Feb my dear husband Paul Smith of course on drums with Dave Cottle on piano, Alun Vaughan on bass guitar....with Nick Mead on trumpet, Ceri Ress & Dick Hamer on Saxaphones....a great night guaranteed!!</p>
<p>I'm doing a few local clubs this month, and honoured to be asked to sing at a private party celebrating a very special birthday at a local hotel mid February.</p>
<p>On 1st March for the 3rd time Jeff Hooper and I will be celebrating St.Davids Day together again at The Hereford Welsh Club!</p>
<p>Recording at Shabbey of course adding to the Bacharach show and continuing with more songs written by Ian!</p>
<p>Lots to look forward to.........................<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/d5669f99a15e74b77970e77bff5579cd61cccbc1/original/1058x1500.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Let's hope February, March & April we'll have more good news to share.....</p>
<p>Come on down,...</p>
<p>Let's hope we're recovering very soon.....</p>
<p>E. xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/68460672021-12-19T20:13:17+00:002021-12-19T20:13:17+00:00December Blog <p>Hello Everyone...</p>
<p>I hope you're doing o.k. in these rather 'challenging' times??!!</p>
<p>The beginning of the month started well for us, appearing at Swansea Jazz Club - what a lovely night that was!!</p>
<p>It was quite 'emotional'/special to be appearing at the club after such a long time, finally performing some of the songs from my new album - "Love is still the answer" plus songs written for me by the wonderfully talented songwriter Ian Mitchard that were received really, REALLY well, I am so happy about that!!</p>
<p>(Due for release next year/watch this space!)!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>To be followed by the fantastic Hamish Stewart and his band was absolutely FANTASTIC! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/d5669f99a15e74b77970e77bff5579cd61cccbc1/original/1058x1500.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I've been enjoying appearing at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen on Friday & Saturday nights from the beginning of December until 26th for Christmas Party nights and as you can see, there are a lot of plans for next year, so hopefully we'll get over the present 'obstacles' and go forward to enjoy the many fantastic events scheduled.</p>
<p>There's more recording underway and there are gigs to be confirmed but for now I'm just going to say that I wish everyone the best of luck going forward.</p>
<p>Thank you for your purchases and support over the last year particularly, I've been absolutely thrilled with the response to the album and the YouTube views of "Alfie" which are set to reach 2k + by Christmas!!</p>
<p>Keep listening, enjoying music, keep well and try to keep smiling!!</p>
<p>Merry Christmas </p>
<p>Elaine</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/68143752021-11-18T20:20:55+00:002022-01-16T21:28:58+00:00Looking Good!!<p>Well hello and welcome to my blog for November!</p>
<p>Looking forward to some more time in the studio with Al Steele and Ian Mitchard as we're getting ready to add the finishing touches to songs we've been working on and to release a single from the next album of which I'll be debuting at Swansea Jazzland on the 3rd December when I guest along with Hamish Stuart (AWB)!!</p>
<p>When Ian contacted me after hearing my Bacharach album "Love is still the answer" to ask if I'd like to work with him recording original material, I was excited!! He sent me a selection of songs and there were quite a few that I was instantly excited about!</p>
<p>In fact the first 4 bars of the first few songs that he'd written with me in mind had me VERY excited indeed!!</p>
<p>So November and December we're planning a steady pace of bookings and recording and staying out of trouble!</p>
<p>See the poster below of what we have lined up at the jazz club for Nov & Dec!</p>
<p>Check this out!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/d5669f99a15e74b77970e77bff5579cd61cccbc1/original/1058x1500.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />On the 3rd I'll be guesting alongside the fabulous Hamish Stuart and his awesome band, so please come down if you can and tell your friends about the worldwide talent we have appearing every week!! Just LOOK at the poster!!</p>
<p>I'm resident at The Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen for their Christmas Gala nights from December 4th with various one off bookings to take me through to January when I'll announce plans for the new year.</p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support with messages on receiving the album and the update that " Alfie" is nearing 2k views on You Tube!!</p>
<p>I'm so thrilled at the reviews and your encouragement to go forward, to continue to prove that it's never too late to do what you love, love what you're doing and even HAVE FUN!!</p>
<p>I just want to thank Al, Ian and the musicians that I'm working with, I take nothing for granted, You're appreciated!!</p>
<p>Please follow and subscribe on You Tube, Facebook,Twitter & Instagram</p>
<p>Let's Do It!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/67831322021-10-21T23:36:18+01:002021-10-22T00:33:09+01:00Looking forward........<p>Hi Y'all,</p>
<p>Well, not exactly sure where we're heading but lets try to stay positive and hope that the next few months we'll be performing planned shows and that enough supporters feel confident enough to come along to our gigs!!</p>
<p>I've enjoyed singing in Wales at a few clubs along with Jeff Hooper and we're getting a lot of positive feedback/looking forward to expanding on planned shows.</p>
<p>The Bacharach songs are being well received and I'm so happy to receive emails and messages regarding the quality of the CD/ various angles/compliments which of course supports the planned shows.....</p>
<p>As long as the people who've received it are playing it more than once, that's good enough for me!!</p>
<p>Please order the CD from my website:</p>
<p>Compliments given as birthday and Christmas gifts**</p>
<p>www.elainegilmore.com</p>
<p>(also available at Penarth Music Centre, Derricks Records, Swansea, Cadno Burry Port, Harbour gifts, Burry Port).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>**Looking forward to singing on December 3rd at Swansea Jazzland supporting the wonderful Hamish Stewart who recorded many well known songs,"Pick up the pieces". "Walk on By" + wrote songs for many more of course "Whatcha gonna do for me" Chaka Khan............</p>
<p>Tickets available from Swansea Jazzland**</p>
<p>Or Get in touch with me to reserve...</p>
<p>More to be announced soon....</p>
<p>In the meantime, take care of yourselves..we need you!!</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/67178312021-08-15T21:56:57+01:002021-08-15T21:56:57+01:00MY BLOG - Continuing to look forward! Christmas gifts/News for December!<p>Hello and welcome to my BLOG.</p>
<p>Here we are mid-way through August-time is flying by!</p>
<p>Thank you to those who've ordered my album..great feedback...I'm grateful and happy.</p>
<p>Gigs are starting to come back for myself and Paul, this has brought a mixture of emotions to 'tackle' but the overall feeling is one of excitement! We've missed our work! We've missed 'what' we do!! We've missed our friends made through our love of music!</p>
<p>Throughout this last 18 months+ we've had some recording/studio work and that is set to continue with Paul recording a new John Owen Jones album and me recording some original songs etc..</p>
<p>The new Korgis album/CD's & vinyl record - "Kartoon World" is now available to order & fantastic) at the korgis.com and they're rehearsing for gigs coming up including The Cavern in of course Liverpool so that's great news and certainly we're looking forward to those dates from September onwards! Enough about Paul Smith!!</p>
<p>I've had a lovely gig with The Phil Dando Big Band in Malvern, and a few local gigs to 'test my metal'!</p>
<p>My voice wasn't the only 'concern'..when I tried stage attire on, I was so shocked to discover that walking in my high heels/stage shoes was a problem..it's been so long!! Panic over and with a few 'practice walks' around the house..I've managed!</p>
<p>NEWS:</p>
<p>I'm very happy to announce that I'll be supporting one of Scotlands real musical greats - Hamish Stuart, original lead vocal and guitarist with The Average White Band.</p>
<p>I'll be singing a few of the songs from my new album and excited to hopefully be 'premiering' an original song written for me by songwriter Ian Mitchard....pre EP release!</p>
<p>Further details to be confirmed nearer the time......</p>
<p>For now, look after yourselves, continue the good work spreading the news of the album THANK YOU!</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/66822412021-07-08T15:33:08+01:002021-07-08T15:33:08+01:00Egg Shells!! Christmas isn't that far away!!<p>Well "Happy July"!!</p>
<p>Congratulations to the England Football Team qualifying last night, now set to play Italy in the final!!</p>
<p>We wait to see how it will go now for Theatre venues and other live entertainment venues hoping that using cautious guidelines and dare I say common sense, we can see more shows given the green light, but it feels like I'm walking on egg shells as do we prepare only to be told our shows can't go ahead again or go ahead with confidence?</p>
<p>In the meantime we're preparing with hope and I'm also hoping that this weekend Jeff Hooper and I will enjoy 'dipping our toes in the water' as we are performing self contained & socially distanced in Wales - I must say that rehearsing a few Bacharach songs yesterday I found myself crying with pent up emotion which took me by surprise, but I suppose it's understandable as the last 16 months have been rather a shock to the entertainment/hospitality industry to say the least.</p>
<p>On the bright side I'm writing this blog and you're reading it! We're doing 'ok'!!</p>
<p>The CD's are being received rather well and our "Alfie" video on Youtube is steadily being seen and heard around the world, that's pretty awesome in these times!</p>
<p>David and I are even wondering if our 'Sedaka meets Bacharach' show can be re-scheduled with confidence!!</p>
<p>We'll see!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/66506532021-06-05T22:48:43+01:002023-12-10T16:56:51+00:00NEW FOR JUNE!! #PRIDE 2021/LOVE IS STILL THE ANSWER T-SHIRTS!! WEAR THEM WITH PRIDE!!!<p>Hello All - Here we are half way through the year!!</p>
<p>I hope by now you've heard at least one of the songs from the new album??</p>
<p>Our "Alfie" video has reached over 1,300k views on Youtube and I'm receiving some lovely emails/compliments on the album-keep them coming and please keep sharing/spreading the word/ request to hear the songs if you listen to radio-ask your favourite radio presenters to play and help others to enjoy my music!!</p>
<p>We've had airplay from various stations including BBC Radio WALES from Mal Pope, Owen Money. Gabe and Eleri and Mike Kennedy's various Welsh Connections/Stations, Wigwam, etc MARK Hegarty from Cardiff Radio 80's Show, and Gina James Pure West Radio to name a few...........Thank you!!</p>
<p>And later on in the year I'm VERY excited to remind you that we'll be releasing new and ORIGINAL songs!!**</p>
<p>THIS WORLD NOW RELIES HEAVILY ON 'FOLLOWERS'!!</p>
<p>PLEASE FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER AND SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Videos (FREE-JUST CLICK BUTTON!) SHARE AND PLAY!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For June #pride 2021 </p>
<p>When you purchase the CD I'm offering the Pride 2021/LOVE IS STILL THE ANSWER T-SHIRTS FOR £7.00 INCLUDING T-SHIRT P&P</p>
<p>Make sure you state size(s) and Colour required when you give postal address</p>
<p>Please go to the STORE section Order CD then order your T('s)</p>
<p>THANK YOU! </p>
<p>Please keep yourselves well!</p>
<p>Wear these shirts with a smile! Enjoy Real Music, played by Real People!!</p>
<p>This photo is a little blurred - please go to STORE for a clearer photo of the beautiful T's printed kindly by kelly@sweateezhoodz</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/4b26e4c06b05419bc5426757b312e586b93f33de/original/elaine-lista-t-shirt-white.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/66400022021-05-26T00:13:51+01:002022-03-03T08:32:31+00:00Christmas Gift Ideas?!!<p>Here we are May 25th, almost half way through the year!!</p>
<p>Last night I received a request for 2 CD albums, 2 china mugs and 2 vinyl-look CD coasters!!</p>
<p>What 'shocked' me was that these are orders for Christmas gifts!!</p>
<p>I've hardly thought about Christmas, other than to 'hope' that we'll be able to meet and spend time with family and friends more comfortably, so I'm very impressed by this persons forward planning!!</p>
<p>Of course I'm very happy to put these gifts together and post out as requested two weeks before December 25th and on giving it some thought today, it 'hit' me that it really isn't that far away!!</p>
<p>I'm really thrilled with the reaction to the album and thank all who've supported me so far, subscribing to/viewing my Youtube version of "Alfie" to date 1.2+K views, purchasing the new album through this site or getting in touch through my social media sites etc.</p>
<p>I would also like to thank the radio presenters who've played various songs from the album over the last few months and given me such lovely continuing support and feedback!</p>
<p>I thank you!</p>
<p>I'm currently working on new material and will reveal all when we're a little closer to sharing what we've been creating!!</p>
<p>Coming Soon!!!</p>
<p>In the meantime please add me to your playlists.....e.g. Alexa play 'Love is still the answer' album by Elaine Gilmore...</p>
<p>Follow me on social platforms and let's continue to share this lovely music from the Burt Bacharach catalogue-(with our arrangements, our orchestra, fabulous musicians, creative twists and touches)</p>
<p>Listen to my album "Love is still the answer" and it certainly will be a pleasure to receive your orders for friends and family as we go through the year and indeed think of gifts that can be sent yes..........even for Christmas!!</p>
<p>At this point in time, we're not yet able to perform to our audiences in Wales U.K. so for now we keep in touch and rely on your social media support as we wait to be given the green light to resume plans for future shows.</p>
<p>Very soon we'll be long overdue to have more than one album wrap party as my husband Paul also has as The Korgis drummer a new album being released soon (available for pre-order now) and absolutely brilliant in my opinion!!</p>
<p>So....with shows planned and lots of live concerts/gigs in the pipeline I'll end here.....</p>
<p>For now as the Doobie Brothers say .."Whoa a whoa...listen to the music"!!</p>
<p>Lots of Love All!</p>
<p>#christmas #christmasgiftideas #forwardthinking #love #loveisstilltheanswer #alfie<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/fc42cf50c51f1b583db497e9286f6eeb863f5ad4/original/img-20210103-062617-598.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>E. xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/66257172021-05-09T15:26:20+01:002022-01-05T00:55:18+00:00May! - Looking Forward......<p>Thank you for taking a look at my website!</p>
<p>The new album is being received really, REALLY well, I couldn't be happier about that! I can tell you that it's even landed on a doormat at the TOWER of LONDON this week!! (that enquiry certainly was a lovely surprise!!)</p>
<p>(Available in the 'Store' section/ really easy to order!)</p>
<p>Also at Derricks Records Swansea & Penarth Music Centre.</p>
<p>I've received so many compliments /endorsements - please go to my home page and scroll down to see reviews from Elio Pace and Nicky Stevens from The Brotherhood of Man.......</p>
<p>I'm very excited to announce a collaboration or two is being talked about!!</p>
<p> AND </p>
<p>I've started recording new songs, the first single from a NEW ALBUM will be released in the summer!!</p>
<p>More news on how that's all going soon.</p>
<p> WOO HOO!!</p>
<p>Let's hope that the rest of the year will continue with more of us getting back into the swing of things...</p>
<p>Please follow me on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter and if you order / hear the album...let me know if you've enjoyed and any 'favourite' song?!!</p>
<p>And of course 'if' you haven't seen our version of "Alfie" on Youtube then ...take a look!</p>
<p>https://:youtu.be/4FgHEeQ6_f0</p>
<p>Lots of love All </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65968042021-04-07T13:27:50+01:002022-06-02T02:04:00+01:00Cover me in sunshine!<p>Hi All!</p>
<p>So..we 'may' love clothes in the colour Black? It gives us 'confidence'/ makes us look slimmer 'they' say??</p>
<p>Well, here we are in April and I just HAVE to get m' colours out!!</p>
<p>Yes I've over eaten and consumed a little more Malbec (yes vegan by the way- Mark!) over the last year than 'maybe' I should've....but I am getting out those colourful clothes as I find they cheer me up, do you agree?</p>
<p>I hope my new colour design photos will make you smile... and look out for more as I share more news .....</p>
<p>What could it be???</p>
<p>I will of course SHARE very soon!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/5fac5c815e785e0ef1be0f91f62330ba8264caaa/original/elaine-colours-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />In the meantime, as always, your comment, support and friendship is appreciated - Songs from the album, indeed The entire new album is available on all digital formats! Ask Alexa, i-tunes,Spotify to play "Love is still the answer" Album by Elaine Gilmore!!</p>
<p>A special mention to 2 very special people who've cheered me up in the last week with beautiful words in the form of emails- Thank you Sue & Phil and another mention to the beautiful Nicky Stevens for that wonderful review of the album-heartfelt thanks Nicky-very special words coming from you!</p>
<p>Best Wishes for April all - Keep smiling - Keep in touch!</p>
<p>Please take a look at my Youtube clips, if you haven't already?!! - *SUBSCRIBE (it's free),Like, *Comment & *Share...</p>
<p>Elaine Gilmore "Alfie" </p>
<p>https://youtu.be/4FgHEeQ6_f0</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65772462021-03-17T23:10:57+00:002022-01-05T00:58:07+00:00Middle March, News & Reviews!<p>Spring has sprung and 'here's hoping' as my mother-in-law says that we're nearer to getting some freedoms back!</p>
<p>The album's being received well and I'm enjoying marvellous feed-back on all aspects of it, from the cover, the song choices, orchestrations, production..... well everything!!</p>
<p>The china mugs and vinyl-look coasters were a bit of fun but are being 'raved' about so we're producing more as enquiries for the coasters have led to them being bought as a gift-wrapped set of 4! - Ideal gifts for anyone who has the album & music lovers in general! (Being added to site asap or enquire to my social media sites).**</p>
<p>Reviews:- ELIO PACE - RADIO 2 / CO-CREATOR & STAR OF THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK </p>
<p>"Your version of "Arthur's Theme" is absolutely stunning"</p>
<p> </p>
<p> MIKE KENNEDY-WELSH CONNECTIONS</p>
<p>"The best compilation of Burt Bacharach songs I've ever heard"</p>
<p> </p>
<p> NICKY STEVENS - BROTHERHOOD OF MAN </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"One could almost say that Burt Bacharach wrote these songs with Elaine Gilmore in mind. With a voice that is super smooth, with a great tone and so easy to listen to, her renditions of these timeless songs are most certainly well in her comfort zone as a vocalist and for me a great joy to listen to such a super talent. I loved her choice of songs with my favourite being "Alfie". I will most certainly play her CD at future dinner parties.</p>
<p>A mention must go to the talented musicians providing the backing and the great production team at the studios. All in all, I would definitely recommend this CD for your collection.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/7f909690c0c0fc687c6c0bf9f88c172360fd687b/original/elaine-album-sales-collage-2.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />AND HERE MIKE DOYLE enjoyed the CD over dinner with his wife Marie and sent this photo.....along with Gemma, my daughter in Spain, Debbie's Mum (& the budgie!), Debbie, 2 precious girls with the china mugs early in the morning, and my eldest precious daughter-Claire!</p>
<p>More recording news to follow soon...but for now..keep spreading the word & keep your messages coming, it cheers us up & motivates us. THANK YOU for your support & remember LOVE IS STILL...THE ANSWER!! Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65454702021-02-11T00:00:00+00:002021-06-21T18:00:06+01:00February Update!<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Well here we are in February, and a very cold month so far indeed!</p>
<p>A little update:</p>
<p>We're not scheduling a "Sedaka meets Bacharach" show at the moment as quite frankly, I don't want the disappointment of not being able to fulfil the date, and of course we all need to feel safe and sure, relaxed to be able to have a fantastic night! </p>
<p>Better news is that the album is being very well received and a lovely surprise to me that it's been bought as Valentine's gifts which is just wonderful! (Received a Mother's Day order yesterday too)! I'm just thrilled that it's being enjoyed!!</p>
<p>Last night "Alfie" was played on BBC Radio Wales again by Gabe Cameron & Eleri Sion as his 'musical choice' as of course "Alfie" was a movie starring Michael Caine (now Sir Michael Caine) in 1966. Eleri hadn't heard my version before and commented that she would like to hear more so that was very nice as it's not easy to get radio play if you're singing/playing 'covers'- it will be great if she enjoys hearing the rest of the album, ring in to Radio Wales (or any other station) to request if you're so inclined!</p>
<p>Just to let you know that I also have some 'merch' available in the form of a coaster & china mug - created by Sharon at "Arferaid" which can be packaged as a gift with chocolates inside for Mother's day along with a CD of course!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/a7c73caff69c4d7ec0e0486a5383387d7505e8f9/original/20210210-221345.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Arriving today! </p>
<p>I'm gathering reviews to share with you soon, but for now I'll wish you lots of music listening days and please all take good care of yourselves!</p>
<p>Have a great weekend!</p>
<p>More news soon!</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65383592021-02-03T14:06:04+00:002022-07-21T08:58:51+01:00It's NOT a sin - It is indeed a GIFT!!<p>Hi Everyone!</p>
<p>Spring is on the way! Here's hoping for good news in the next few weeks/months, and that we are getting nearer to breaking out!!</p>
<p>We've been trying to keep ourselves occupied both physically and mentally, whilst staying home and trying to find motivation for other things other than eating!!</p>
<p>How are you doing? I hope you're starting to find glimmers of hope and planning a 'better' summer.........</p>
<p>It's been a very hard time indeed for those who've lost loved ones, and today the news is filled with the tributes being paid to the inspirational Sir Captain Tom after his death was announced yesterday. ** I just hope that we can all remember his inspirational quotes, his attitude to life and take that forward in our everyday lives as we gradually return to better times.**</p>
<p>I invite you to join my mailing list if you'd like to stay updated as we all move forward:</p>
<p>Suggestion for GIFT IDEAS! We've had people re-ordering which in itself is a great compliment! </p>
<p>I'm so thrilled that the album's being enjoyed & re-ordered - with songs that were recorded by Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Christopher Cross, The Carpenters & even Elvis Costello - ( Track 7-"God Give Me Strength" from the film "Grace of My Heart") it has a great selection and something for people who simply appreciate REAL MUSIC, featuring a REAL ORCHESTRA - it deserves a listen?!! - Made up of some of my old friends/musicians that I've worked with over the years and other musicians that have become my friends throughout the making of this album this has indeed been a wonderful 'project' and one I want to share with the world!!</p>
<p>These guys'n'gals really did a superb job, their pro attitude, talent and hard work comes through and indeed it made my job an absolute pleasure to create this body of work with them!! </p>
<p>You can't 'gift' a download, you can't see the cover details, enjoy the vinyl-look CD, or feel the quality so what about this for an idea?!! </p>
<p>We've got Valentine's Day coming up Feb 14th!</p>
<p>Mother's Day March 14th!</p>
<p>And it's also a great Birthday GIFT IDEA?</p>
<p>With songs from the 60's, 70's, & 80's played by these awesome musicians, why not give it a whirl?!!</p>
<p>The singing's not so shabby either?!! (recorded at Shabbey Road Studios)!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/117bf6bdc443098bdaa968b5ecc4c2961b11cdb9/original/elaine-gilmore-4.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>*Let me know what you think?!!*</p>
<p>Cheers everyone,</p>
<p>Here's to the music! </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65205932021-01-14T15:27:29+00:002022-01-05T00:52:39+00:00It's OUT NOW!<p>Hi All</p>
<p>I'm absolutely thrilled to say that the album is out and we're mailing out every week!</p>
<p>All pre-orders are now being mailed out and I'm receiving some wonderful compliments on the whole Look, Feel, Sound and Quality of it! Thank you!!</p>
<p>I've got to thank everyone who's taken the time to get behind me with this project, it means so much and especially at this particularly challenging time.</p>
<p>It's not for me to 'blow my own trumpet' - </p>
<p>Go to the 'store' section on this site and order a copy! / Add it to your playlists!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Also - don't delay SUBSCRIBE today to my Youtube channel and look out for new releases in the future! https://youtu.be/4FgHEeQ6_f0</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I look forward to hearing from you, and I'm so happy to finally PRESENT......."Love Is Still The Answer" ! The Album!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65062542020-12-23T17:01:06+00:002024-03-26T08:27:20+00:00Awaiting Album Delivery - Update<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I hope you're well.</p>
<p>Extraordinary circumstances indeed!</p>
<p>Delivery of "Love Is Still The Answer" was scheduled for Monday 21st and the album has been dispatched, which would've been great and just in time for Christmas - but as you may be aware, couriers are having a nightmare time out there and I have to let you know that unfortunately we are still awaiting delivery of the album to us!</p>
<p>Disappointing for sure! I can only apologise and hope that you will think on the same lines as me: In the scheme of things, a delay isn't something we should get too upset about considering what we're all facing during....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/b5616f62122be9bc93910a77f6ecb4f0ba1b5a27/original/what-the-world-needs-now.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> this pandemic?!!</p>
<p>I assure you that as soon as we receive, they'll be sent out to you - jiffy's are labelled and ready!</p>
<p>Wishing you the best Christmas-time possible - Let's get through this and I hope you will enjoy the album.....when it get gets to you!</p>
<p>Lots of Love</p>
<p>Merry Christmas</p>
<p>Elaine & Paul</p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/65054482020-12-22T15:43:19+00:002022-04-22T18:40:42+01:00Looking on the bright side!<p>Hello Everyone</p>
<p>I'm happy to tell you that the CD's are on their way to us here at Gilmore HQ!</p>
<p>However - There is a delay, so I can't guarantee delivery to everyone who's ordered before Christmas.</p>
<p>I'm really sorry about this but I hope that like me you'll understand and feel the same as me that in the scheme of things, we really shouldn't get too upset about it as there are other more important 'concerns' for us all right now?</p>
<p>Stay Well!</p>
<p>I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the CD if you'd like to let me know (only if you've enjoyed it though!!)</p>
<p>I'm so happy to be receiving many supportive messages, orders, well wishes and I thank you all for this.</p>
<p>Update to follow-when I have some good news!</p>
<p>Elaine<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/60f44cd3687183c6283b405b13a253f426efdf22/original/elaine-gilmore-front-cover-pic.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64975352020-12-12T00:39:49+00:002022-05-11T17:42:15+01:00It's on 'his' sleigh!<p>Hi All</p>
<p>Hope you're all 'hanging in' there?!!</p>
<p>A quick update to ANNOUNCE the Album...you know-that 'thing' we've been talking about since before last Christmas is now available to hear/download on digital platforms and receiving great reviews from radio interviews, airplay and friends!</p>
<p>Songs recorded by Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Christopher Cross. The Carpenters & more!</p>
<p>For those of US who are 'touchy/feely' kind of people-the CD is in production and we hope to receive it very soon!</p>
<p>Those who've already pre-ordered (I thank you) and you're first on the mail-out list!</p>
<p>You can always order extra copies as Christmas gifts/handy stocking fillers and spread the word as I'm hoping the album will cheer people up through next year as we hopefully move into a better 2021-We could make "What The World Needs Now Is Love" by Elaine Gilmore (of course) our new anthem - as Dionne has suggested before!</p>
<p>Thank you for your 'support' - "Alfie" is doing well as it was Dionne Warwick's 80th birthday today so we raise a glass to her! </p>
<p>If you often listen to a particular radio station you are welcome, in fact ENCOURAGED to give them a call, an email or go and stand outside the station and shout/request a song from the album??!!</p>
<p>Don't forget to keep the album in mind for a New Year present/gift and instead of more chocolate how about a colourful Easter present?!!</p>
<p>Take care all xx<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/60f44cd3687183c6283b405b13a253f426efdf22/original/elaine-gilmore-front-cover-pic.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>The Album can also be purchased from Derricks Records Swansea - Penarth Music Centre - Cadno Burry Port & other independent shops will be added.</p>
<p>I've chosen to support our high street shops-OR contact me through Facebook-Twitter or Instagram-Get in Touch!</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64880872020-11-29T21:26:38+00:002021-07-27T19:31:23+01:00Latest News!/Update :)<p>Well hello everyone,</p>
<p>Here we are at the end of November 2020 - Do we laugh or cry? Hopefully we do our best to smile and get through this challenging time.</p>
<p>I enjoyed chatting to Owen Money - BBC Radio Wales on 30th October - he played "Alfie" & "What The World Needs Now".</p>
<p>After a guest appearance on Barry & Louise Walsh's " Wednesday 20 Show " recently I've had some lovely messages and it's been so great to be introduced to new music lovers from lots of different genres awesome! ** (The Wednesday 20 Show 20th episode is available on Youtube)**</p>
<p>Dean Winters played a track from the album on his boxofficeradio.co.uk- that was a lovely show featuring songs from musicals with the letter 'w' in the title!</p>
<p>(Click 'how to listen'..listen. Dean Winters)</p>
<p>Well, I'm excited to tell you that I'm a guest on the "Welsh Connections Radio Show" this week with Micheal Kennedy, where we'll be talking about amongst other things - my latest project - of course The Album - this will be available on mixcloud next weekend-please have a listen he'll be playing tracks from the album that haven't been aired before! Some 1st exposures!</p>
<p>I'll be announcing the exact release dates for the album very soon maybe for the first time on the Welsh Connections Radio Show!</p>
<p>(We're looking at the second week of December for digital release and I hope to be sending the physical CD out soon after to those who've already ordered!)</p>
<p>"Alfie" continues to be enjoyed on Youtube and of course now available on all digital platforms- "Alfie" by Elaine Gilmore - my middle daughter had it playing in a bar in Spain last week!</p>
<p>Don't forget that you can pre-order on this site or contact me on fb, twitter, instagram or email:- elainegilmoremusic@outlook.com</p>
<p>More updates very soon</p>
<p>Lots of love Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64768272020-11-13T17:09:41+00:002022-03-31T08:36:08+01:00World Kindness Day!<p>It may well be Friday 13th, but it's also World Kindness Day!</p>
<p>I've been at times overwhelmed by acts of kindness shown to me and over the last few years it's these gestures of kindness that have helped to restore my faith in human nature, made me smile and indeed helped me to 'keep turning the pages' of what I call 'my book of life'!</p>
<p>It's also been so nice to be told that 'I've' helped people and 'my' kindness has made a difference too.</p>
<p>I've been asked to share this special video again which features some of my family, special friends and some of the musicians that we've created the new album with.</p>
<p>We're living in very challenging times and a few of my closest friends are having an extremely tough time right now - I hope that these situations are soon in the past let's try to help each other and lets try to make things better not worse for ourselves and generations to follow.</p>
<p>Lot of love</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64665552020-10-30T12:40:23+00:002021-07-02T05:12:30+01:00NEWS! "ALFIE"<p>Hello Everyone</p>
<p>Thank you so much for all of your interest and support so far!</p>
<p>If you haven't seen the video on Youtube or heard "Alfie" yet then you MUST!! (and click SUBSCRIBE) button is FREE!</p>
<p>A little update:</p>
<p>The release of "Alfie" on digital platforms has been delayed a little! *New Date 8th NOV*</p>
<p>I can ANNOUNCE that we're on course for an early December release of the album!</p>
<p>I'm working together with Ceri at E Spot Designs on the album cover, (she's amazing!) I hadn't realised that there is so much to consider to produce this 'body of work'!</p>
<p>I'm a guest on BBC Radio Wales Tonight chatting with Owen Money around 10.30 so please tune in if you can!</p>
<p>Take good care, stay as well as possible during these extended tough times</p>
<p>Remember..."Love Is Still The Answer" !!</p>
<p>Team Gilmore!</p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64586382020-10-19T00:39:42+01:002022-05-21T16:03:18+01:00HERE IT IS!<p>Happy.....No SUPER EXCITED I think is the language today!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Yesterday A Very Special Day For My Family,,,,,</p>
<p>We Added A Video on Youtube to Accompany the Release of my Pre-Album single "Alfie" !</p>
<p> </p>
<p> The Single will be AVAILABLE from (new date) Nov 8th ON All usual digital formats</p>
<p>The Video is ON Youtube NOW!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>YOU WILL SEE, THAT IT'S NO ORDINARY VIDEO!</p>
<p>Let me know what you think...........<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/8b53689fad78334c8524c2cd019bc7206b699956/original/static1-squarespace-com.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Go to My Youtube channel, SUBSCRIBE and ENJOY!</p>
<p>ELAINE GILMORE "ALFIE"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>https://youtu.be/4FgHEeQ6_f0</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64476782020-10-02T14:54:42+01:002022-04-20T07:18:36+01:00Positive News!<p>Firstly I Thank you for such lovely Support & Encouragement especially though-out the last 6 months!</p>
<p>A little update on our progress through these challenging times!</p>
<p>DRUM ROLL........................................................</p>
<p>We're getting ready to release Pre-Album Single!</p>
<p>YES!</p>
<p>I'm teasing you with a question:</p>
<p>Which Bacharach song do you think it will be?</p>
<p>Release Date Soon!</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/64126982020-08-19T15:02:21+01:002020-08-19T15:02:21+01:00August!<p>Hello from an excited lady!</p>
<p>I can see light at the end of the tunnel!</p>
<p>The album is coming along really well, really taking shape and I can't tell you how much of a dream it's been to record in this way! </p>
<p>Following the album I hope to be presenting the show with my band which will include many more songs penned by the wonderful Burt Bacharach and Hal David as soon as we're able, we'll send out details!</p>
<p>In the meantime-Take good care of yourselves-Stay Well-</p>
<p>Keep Smiling!</p>
<p>Lots of Love</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/63875532020-07-20T01:48:02+01:002022-05-22T23:25:02+01:00Positive News!<p>Hello from us here at Elaine Gilmore HQ!</p>
<p>I thought I'd update you - as I'm getting enquiries as to WHEN my album will be available and I'm very happy about that! :)</p>
<p>We're trying to move forward in these challenging circumstances and I'm planning to get myself and my musicians back into the studio observing all social distancing measures at these 'difficult' times.</p>
<p>We need to finish this labour of love, we can see light at the end of the tunnel - it's just a slower 2nd half of the journey through it!</p>
<p>Losing 7 months worth of work (so far) hasn't been easy for us as both Paul and myself are self employed musicians/entertainers-Thank goodness that we're able to qualify for the government grant so we're managing to survive-sadly it's been a very difficult time indeed for entertainers, venues and people working in the industry who haven't had support at all. Let's hope we'll all get through this over the next few months and good times are ahead!</p>
<p>We're making headway though! </p>
<p>We've raised money for the N H S through "What the world needs now" and I thank those of you who donated and I'm back back into the studio soon, so I figure that it's o.k. to fall as long as I'm falling forward and keep getting up!</p>
<p>Let's DO THIS!</p>
<p>Lots of Love - Keep Safe & Well All</p>
<p> X</p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/63486252020-06-10T16:30:21+01:002022-05-31T11:55:32+01:00New Album News!<p>Hello My Friends!</p>
<p>I've been informed by my daughter Gemma that her lovely Spanish boyfriend Jose uses my blog to practice his English!</p>
<p>I thought I'd better say 'Hi' & fill you in on latest developments!</p>
<p>Welcome Jose!</p>
<p>As you know, many plans have been postponed, and us creative folk are trying to 'ride the storm' as we are unable to perform 'live' in the immediate future we have no dates to confirm as yet for my "Simply Bacharach Show" but I'm thrilled to announce that we've decided to extend the album! </p>
<p>I will be going into the studio over the next few weeks with Al (socially distancing of course) - putting finishing touches to what we've already done & preparing to add at least another song or two...maybe we'll add four and just keep going as we just love them all!</p>
<p>Putting this album "Love Is Still The Answer" in motion has been a great experience, deepening my love for Burt Bacharach & Hal David's collaboration and from the response I've received on Facebook & YouTube to "What The World Needs Now" it seems I'm not alone receiving many lovely comments, compliments & over 67,000k views to date in around 6 weeks!</p>
<p>It's been a wonderfully exciting time for me so far working creatively with Al Steele, Ceri Darknell & the beautiful orchestra (which includes my wonderful husband Paul Smith on drums) at Shabbey Road Studios South Wales and I look forward to presenting the finished product ready for Christmas 2020.</p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support</p>
<p>Stay safe & Well- Hope to see you for Christmas Jose!</p>
<p>Lots of Love</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/63126812020-05-12T01:11:40+01:002020-05-12T01:11:40+01:00Challenging Times Friends!<p>Hi All</p>
<p>How are you all doing? </p>
<p>I can't tell you how much we miss performing, and things certainly are testing our resolve!</p>
<p>My "What the World Needs Now is Love" has raised some money currently £292.00 for the NHS and I'm keeping that open for a little longer 100% of monies donated will be presented and I'll keep you updated!</p>
<p>PLEASE keep sharing & encouraging donations- somewhere near 43k views on fb to date and a lot of lovely messages which are really nice to receive.</p>
<p>We are currently working on my next video/song release - It's going to be another song from the album - I'll keep you guessing for now!</p>
<p>Stay well - I hope you continue to enjoy the songs I record and I look forward to presenting the album "Love is Still The Answer" as soon as possible!</p>
<p>Lots of Love</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/62909722020-04-22T22:36:17+01:002021-04-21T18:14:36+01:00How are you all?<p>Hi All</p>
<p>How are you all coping in these challenging times?</p>
<p>We continue to plan and I'm so looking forward to getting dressed up and performing all of the new songs featured on the album plus a few more! </p>
<p>We're hoping to get our first Sedaka meets Bacharach show date re-arranged for November pending advice, as we move into summer.</p>
<p>Stay well friends and let's look forward to getting our Shows on the road and enjoying our music venues once again-more than ever when it's safe to do so!</p>
<p>As soon as we have confirmation of future dates and venues you'll be notified and we look forward to having a ball!</p>
<p>Lots of Love</p>
<p>Elaine xx</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Elaine Gilmoretag:elainegilmore.com,2005:Post/62652142020-03-28T23:18:30+00:002022-07-22T19:18:42+01:00Looking Forward<p><span class="font_large">Hi Everyone! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Welcome to my website! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Although we are facing some worrying times, it has been amazing what the human spirit has achieved. We have succeeded in getting the homeless off the streets, we are looking out for our neighbours and we are trying to keep each other safe.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/462206/2902898f08df07eb389d57845161bff049cabb43/original/what-the-world-needs-now.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was busy recording my new album, which was due for completion beginning of the summer, but unfortunately it's not possible to finish it at present! In the meantime we have a "snippet" for you :- "What The World Needs Now" - one of the songs I've recorded and a video featuring pics of the musicians who played and our family.<br>This has had the most overwhelming reaction on Social Media with more than 20,000 views in less than two weeks! </span><br><span class="font_large">If there was ever something good to come out of this virus, it would be the recognition of our fabulous NHS and their worldwide counterparts.<br>For that reason we would like to ask you to please purchase a download, and we will donate 100% of the money to the NHS. Let's show them how much they really mean to us! <a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Buy-What The World Needs Now Is Love</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Take Care, Stay Safe & Well.<br>Elaine</span></p>Elaine Gilmore