Evening all.

Water is literally falling out of the sky here in Newcastle, but the mood in the camp is excellent. For a start, I’m not actually camping, which is a real plus, and also these gigs have gone great.

Henry Tudor House was a gorgeous venue, and another sell out. I love the extra dimension that The Manual brings, but it does make picking setlists harder. Mixing different kinds of songs together is a big goal for me. Life isn’t always the same, so why should music be? Not sure I got the balance right that night, but the crowd were so great it didn’t matter.

Leeds was a wonderfully eclectic night, with such an exciting atmosphere. It was a particular pleasure to meet Louis Barabbas and Issimo Music. Check out their music if you fancy something new.

Lastly, Sam Brookes and I put on our own Newcastle show … Read the rest

Greetings from backstage at Henry Tudor House.

Last night in Nottingham was a bit of a barnstormer. There was definitely something in the air.

It seems almost vulgar to mention that it was sold out, but there we go I said it and actually it means a lot. So thank you.

It would be quite something to do this every night. Truth be told there isn’t quite the demand right now, audience size ebbs and flows.

For now I’ll just enjoy whatever I get. Tomorrow Leeds, and then Newcastle. Great times.

Was a little nervous about this tour but The Bicycle Shop in Norwich was such a pleasure, it felt very musical which sounds obvious but is something musicians like to say. Thanks so much to all who joined us.

After that was The John Peel Centre. What a space. Love these big high ceilings, and love touring with Sam … Read the rest

What about that view? A quick video shoot yesterday and I’m definitely in the Alps section of the tour now.

Thanks to all who turned out to the Villars and Morzine shows, it’s been a pretty intense schedule, but you make the long journeys and small shows all worthwhile. On to Chamonix now to play MBC.

Had a beautiful concert at Fontainebleau a couple of days ago that wouldn’t have happened without someone sending a random speculative email to me.

If you’re wondering whether to send a random speculative email to someone always do it.
No gig photos from the Compiegne gig, a shame as there were some proper disco lasers and excellent people.

Anyone else got any random speculative emails they’d like to send?

3 kisses (if you’re Swiss)
2 kisses (if you’re French)
Double hi-5s to the rest
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4th OCT – Manchester – Bryde + Jess Harwood
5th OCT – York – Bryde + Joshua Murray
7th OCT – Sheffield – Bryde + Emma Crowder
8th OCT – Cardiff – Bryde + Ellie Makes Music
9th OCT – Bristol – Bryde + Ellie Makes Music
11th OCT – Exeter – Bryde + Ellie Makes Music
17th OCT – Winchester – Tali Trow
18th OCT – Brighton – Bryde
21st OCT – London – Bryde + John Adams
23rd OCT – Ipswich – Bryde + Charlie Law

Delighted that Bryde can join for so many dates.
Right I’d better start rehearsing…

Tickets: https://jakemorleycom-2.onyx-sites.io/live… Read the rest

After a couple of very special gigs in Totnes over the last year, I was asked to play the opening night at the new South Devon Arts Centre, hosted by one of its patrons ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris. What a space, I bloody love it. There’ll be some great nights here in years to come.

Totnes is up there with Hebden Bridge for beautiful places people dream of moving to when they’re fed up with living wherever they currently live. I can’t say I blame them. I met so many excellent friendly people.

Also, it’s utterly gorgeous. I went for a run the following morning in the sunshine by a river through a wood and felt totally peaceful and happy.

Just in case you were wondering – I’m not one of those people who run 7 miles every day before breakfast. I was just inspired by the chap who put me … Read the rest

I’ve been in the grip of a bread making obsession recently. Taking a step closer to the sandwich shop perhaps?

There always was a bit of the ‘never a truer word than spoken in jest’ to that lyric, but I bet I’d get bored of being a baker. I’d soon be craving learning something new.

Before the gig I went to Wagamama’s in Bath with some old friends, and was telling them about my idea to get a job in the kitchens until I’ve learned how to cook the entire wagamama menu. Then I’d quit and do the same at an Indian restaurant, an Italian restaurant and so on. Then you could just keep going – be a builder, a plumber, an electrician, a gardener, a barman, a sailor, a cabbie, each year of your life a new job, like childhood curiosity for adults. You wouldn’t earn a lot, … Read the rest