Alan Blackshaw

Singer/Songwriter

Welcome

Well I've finally got the website up and running after numerous attempts and experimentations.

I am a singer/songwriter. I write from my own experiences and observations. My songs cross the border between Country and Folk Music. I feel they're a little hard to categorise. Sometimes Country- sometimes folk and sometimes in between.

I've been writing and performing his own songs for over twenty years

I've performed at numerous folk festivals, country music festivals, and always looking for more opportunities to perform. After all if I don't play my songs who will?

I am active in the local Country music scene and actively support opportunities for all
performers to have a stage for their work

I feel that my songs reflect a keen sense of observation and cover a range of themes from the everyday to much deeper issues of concern.

I am based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia

My musical interests are broad and include the protest writers of the 1960's, traditional country music, folk rock, folk music, contempory country music, blues. I cite performers like Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, The Strawbs, The Carter Family and Pat Drummond as major influences.

Alan Blackshaw

What else will you find here?

Have fun exploring.

I've included lyrics to songs, opportunities galore to purchase my album "Maybe This Year", some media, a few links, and the occasional blog where I can voice my opinions on whatever I like. Could be risky but should be fun.