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The Word Magazine proudly presents critically-lauded singer-songwriter, Eastbourne's David Ford.
David first achieved prominence with the indie rock group Easyworld, who released an independent mini-album, …Better Ways to Self Destruct and two full-length albums on Jive Records before disbanding in 2004.
Ford branched into a solo career soon after, and has become known both for the sheer passion he puts into his songs, but also for being a master at the layered/looping effect he brings to many of his songs. He now has a large following having released two albums and toured extensively in the UK and US.
Almost immediately after Easyworld’s dissolution, Ford began to play a sporadic series of intimate solo gigs, debuting a number of songs which would later appear on his first solo album. In 2005, he embarked on his first headline solo tour. Fan favourite “State of the Union” was released as his debut single on 26 September 2005 and followed swiftly by his self-recorded debut album I Sincerely Apologise For All The Trouble I’ve Caused.
After a support tour with Starsailor and a sold-out headline tour in February 2006 and the release of his second single, “I Don’t Care What You Call Me”, David confirmed headline shows in Ireland as well as shows across the US and high-profile slots supporting KT Tunstall, Richard Ashcroft, Elvis Costello and Gomez. His debut was released in the United States in May 2006 by Columbia Records.
After supporting Suzanne Vega on her UK tour, Ford released his second solo album, Songs For The Road in August 2007. He toured extensively to support the album in October 2007 and toured the US in May 2008. The album was released in the US on Original Signal Records on 1 April 2008. Ford released a cover of The Smiths’ “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” as a bonus track. His third studio album, Let The Hard Times Roll, was released on 3 February 2010
As is now de rigeur at The Word's live gatherings, editor Mark Ellen will compere the evening with grace, wit and elan, and editorial director David Hepworth shall man the hallowed Wheels of Steel like a true pro.
More artists TBA.
A most splendid time shall be had by all.
The Word Magazine proudly presents critically-lauded singer-songwriter, Eastbourne's David Ford.
David first achieved prominence with the indie rock group Easyworld, who released an independent mini-album, …Better Ways to Self Destruct and two full-length albums on Jive Records before disbanding in 2004.
Ford branched into a solo career soon after, and has become known both for the sheer passion he puts into his songs, but also for being a master at the layered/looping effect he brings to many of his songs. He now has a large following having released two albums and toured extensively in the UK and US.
Almost immediately after Easyworld’s dissolution, Ford began to play a sporadic series of intimate solo gigs, debuting a number of songs which would later appear on his first solo album. In 2005, he embarked on his first headline solo tour. Fan favourite “State of the Union” was released as his debut single on 26 September 2005 and followed swiftly by his self-recorded debut album I Sincerely Apologise For All The Trouble I’ve Caused.
After a support tour with Starsailor and a sold-out headline tour in February 2006 and the release of his second single, “I Don’t Care What You Call Me”, David confirmed headline shows in Ireland as well as shows across the US and high-profile slots supporting KT Tunstall, Richard Ashcroft, Elvis Costello and Gomez. His debut was released in the United States in May 2006 by Columbia Records.
After supporting Suzanne Vega on her UK tour, Ford released his second solo album, Songs For The Road in August 2007. He toured extensively to support the album in October 2007 and toured the US in May 2008. The album was released in the US on Original Signal Records on 1 April 2008. Ford released a cover of The Smiths’ “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” as a bonus track. His third studio album, Let The Hard Times Roll, was released on 3 February 2010
As is now de rigeur at The Word's live gatherings, editor Mark Ellen will compere the evening with grace, wit and elan, and editorial director David Hepworth shall man the hallowed Wheels of Steel like a true pro.
More artists TBA.
A most splendid time shall be had by all.
