Author: Andy Evans

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

We’re returning to The Grey Lady Music Lounge on 27th March for a show hosted by Paul Dunton & Guests. Paul’s showcases are always amazing and feature the finest local musicians – and there are a lot of them!

We’re playing on a bill that also features Jack Leon Mackey, Jessica Johansson and headliners Matt Falloon. There’s a lot more information here.

We’re very excited about this gig the opportunity to play some of the songs from our new ep. A great time is as good as guaranteed!

• Start time: 7.40pm (great food and drink available!)
• Address: 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TW
• Parking nearby

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

So here’s the full line up for Sunday’s gig at Stan’s Showcase on Sunday 25th February. As well as NOWHERE TO HIDE you’ll be treated to sets from:

• DRAWING FACES
  A showcase debut for this excellent contemporary folk/Americana influenced singer-songwriter!
• SCOTTISH BRYAN
  A very long overdue return for this excellent passionate songsmith and performer!
• KOSTA
  Another showcase debut for this up and coming regular face on the local open mic circuit!

We’re very excited to be at this gig, and for me it’s a return to a real favourite venue and event.

And the evening kicks off with a warm up from the always wonderful Stan himself at 7.30. Can’t wait!

The announcement has been under wraps for a while but we can finally let everyone know that we’re supporting the great Dean Owens for his gig at The Dorset Arms on 5th April, hosted by 2205 Promotions.

We’re delighted to be chosen as the support act!

Dean Owens is one Scotland’s finest singer/songwriters. Armed with a searingly soulful voice, skillfully crafted stories and memorably heart-twisting melodies, he is a compelling and engaging live performer, with an emotional hurricane of stories and songs. His band.

In September 2017 he became the first Scottish musician to officially showcase at the prestigious Americanafest in Nashville. His visit included a guest spot with the Mavericks at their “allstar” show at the Basement East… and a mention in Rolling Stone.

His new album, released in January 2018 “Southern Wind” is receiving rave reviews and much airplay on National radio.

Glowing 4 STAR review in MOJO Magazine for Southern Wind – “Owens hits a sweet spot… delivers straight and true on his self proclaimed Celtic spirit, country soul”
4 STARS from Country Music Magazine – “a rousing vulnerability that at times recalls Richard Ashcroft…”
5 STARS from Country Music People – “Owens’ talent borders on genius… A List” –

It’s going to be an outstanding night. Get more details / buy tickets here.

 Spring has definitely arrived for the band this year – we’re very excited to announce two more gigs for March, and they’re both crackers!

Nowhere To Hide are playing at The Grey Lady Music Lounge on March 27th, one of the regular amazing showcases in the Paul Dunton & Guests – Local Music By Candlelight series. Always a delight to play these sessions, and thanks Paul for asking us back!

Ahead of that we’re on our own turf on Thursday March 8th, playing the Hop Sessions. These happen on the second Thursday of every month and they’re organised by our very own Anna Howie. Beautiful music – mostly acoustic – always  in the wonderful setting of the Hop Yard, Forest Row. Again, big thanks to Anna for having us again.

Nowhere To Hide has been back in the studio laying down tracks for a new ep, as yet to titled, and I’m ridiculously happy with the way it’s all sounding! Not only is the band on top form but we’re lucky to be working with Martin Smith at his studio in East Grinstead.

Martin started the studio in late 1987 after a term in the Electric Light Orchestra, following a career as a producer, musician and writer spanning the previous two decades and he’s worked with artists including Franz Ferdinand, Gabriella Cilmi, Girls Aloud, Woody Woodmansey, Tina Charles and many others. In short, he really knows his stuff.

So where have got to? Well, we’ve recorded four tracks – Nowhere To Hide, Wrong Again, This Far and A Broad Thought From Home – all written by me. We’ve even got the mixing finished. Now the tracks are to go off for mastering before we can finally get them pressed to CD and all the other ways of getting them heard.

Watch this space for previews and more info.

Andy Evans and Nowhere to Hide have released their new promotional EP, Falling Awake. Three of the tracks were recorded at Garage Studios, engineered and mixed by the phenomenal Martin Smith (engineering credits include Franz Ferdinand, Girls Aloud and many others).

The band was on cracking form throughout the recording and completed three outstanding tracks: The Day She Changed,  Now I Know and Flotsam and Jetsam. The EP also features The Best In Me, like the others a live show favourite.

The EP will be available at gigs and you can also find it on Andy’s Soundcloud channel. Can’t wait? Then listen to it right here, right now!