Peter James Millson’s gloriously melodic 2014 debut ‘Sweet The Love That Meets Return’ (produced by Danny George Wilson) drew critical comparisons with the likes of Paddy McAloon, Jackson Browne and Roddy Frame.

“Back in the day… I used to photograph friends and their bands,” recalls Millson, “I took my box of prints up to the NME. Trips abroad, very exciting. Then started doing portraits for The Guardian newspaper. Met lots of heroes of the music world. Published a book of photos called Home Entertainment. The National Portrait Gallery acquired six of my portraits. One of which was of the late Bert Jansch. Moved to Dorset with my family.”

“Found my guitar. Wrote songs like it was going out of fashion. Played hundreds of solo pub gigs and open mics with a few choice supports (Boo Hewerdine, Martha Tilston). Started recording at home. Had some fantastic mixes done by Adrian McNally (The Unthanks).”

“Asked Danny George Wilson (Danny & The Champions of the World; Grand Drive) to produce my first album (Sweet The Love That Meets Return). He got the mixture of hope, love, regret and good times just right. He kept my inclination to sweeten things under control. We made a record that I’m still totally delighted with.”

PJM has recently recorded an album with Boo Hewerdine (working title, ‘True and False’ out 2017) and this May (2016) saw the release of the self-produced second studio album, The Red Café.

“Just lovely.” – Ricky Ross

“A great example of UK Americana.” – Michael Kingston, Country Music People

“Albums of the year 2014: Sweet The Love That Meets Return.” Macwood Fleet

“Goes straight to the heart.” – Nick West, Bucketfull of Brains

“All nine songs on this impressive debut album are bathed in subtle melodic melancholia.” – 8/10 Ian Fildes, Americana UK

“That song is SO beautiful.” – Chris Evans (about the song, ‘We’ve Got It All’)

“Reminds me of Lennon’s gentle musings on love and loss.” – Adrian Phillips’ ‘Tuna the day’

https://peterjamesmillson.com/

Peter's special guests, Border Tales are Jane Newton-Yeo (vocals), Trevor Lloyd (guitars, mandolin, vocals) and Paul Ewings (guitars, bouzouki, vocals).

Trevor and Paul hail from Exeter and have played music together on and off for many years. They both live in Taunton. Jane originates from North Devon, lived in Plymouth for many years and now lives in the middle of nowhere on the Blackdown Hills! Our links across the Devon/Somerset border lie behind the origin of our name.

http://www.bordertales.co.uk/

Tickets £10.
Doors 7.30
Hot drinks and cake at the café. Bring your own alcohol.

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/377740
Alternatively, email sstwigg@blueyonder.co.uk for details.