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Sounds of an Eccentric is Three! Come celebrate with us - Charity Gig Lending Room March 25th


Sounds of an Eccentric is three years old!

When I spontaneously wrote a review of a Little Comets gig three years ago, I never thought anyone (apart from my mam) would read it,  and to see how the blog has grown over the past few years is incredible and really humbling.


I want to thank everyone who has supported me and my writing. Every band, artist, photographer, promoter, writer, or live music fan - you let me indulge in my two greatest passions in life and for that I am so grateful.

In particular I'd like to thank Cath Wilcox (my darling Mama Soul and Number One fan), Jack and Carly Bowden, Shaan Sira, Ben Marcano-Olivier and all the Tranqua Lite Boys,  Russel Poad, Karl Hodge, Martina Topic, Richy Southern, Phil Mitchell, Mick Dolman, Chantel Littlewood, Arianne Jessop, Nathan Robinson, Alethea Shephard, Adam Gallagher, Cal Ruddy and all the team at Spotlight UK and Indie Central Music. You're all fabulous and have given me the support and confidence to be the brutally honest writer I am today.





There'll be a networking session during the night - so bring your business cards. The lovely Adina Kakanskas will also be running a cake stall.




Earlier this week we filmed the second episode of Booze, Bands, Banter and two new exciting new video series that will be with you shortly.

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that SOAE has two new partners - our Sound Engineer Ben Marcano-Olivier and our video editor Tom Kirk. 



The Rough Jazz Enthusiasts amongst you may recognise Ben as the front man of Tranqua Lite. He'll be making all of our video content sound incredible. He's a wildly talented and warm human being and Shaan and I are so excited to be working with him. 


We've also got the amazing Tom Kirk joining us as our video editor. He'll be transforming this babbling fool into a somewhat cool and composed host - so it's safe to say that he's got his work cut out for him!

If you want to be involved or appear in our videos then email us at:  soaefilms@gmail.com
For all other enquiries (any written content, submissions, PR or spotify playlist related topics) please email: salwilcoxjournalist@gmail.com

Once again - thank you to everyone who reads, watches and supports our work. 2018 has been one massive high so far and we've got loads more exciting content planned for you lovely folk. Here's to great music, happy memories and friends I'll cherish forever.




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