Regular readers of The Blue Walrus will be aware that I run an independent record label called Dustbowl Records, and I thought it was about time I gave a little update on all things Dustbowl, as what I’m up to with that links quite nicely with some of the music I’ve been writing about here recently…

This week we hosted The Mariner’s Children and Tristram at The Bicycle Shop in Norwich, and it was amazing. It was a sell out gig and a very sweaty one at that; much fun was had by everyone, except for the droves of people we had to turn away at the door once we reached capacity. If you haven’t already had the pleasure of hearing these two sensational bands, and indeed anything else the lovely Broken Sound Music have up their sleeves, have a gander now. You’ll be thoroughly impressed. Our next show is with the wonderful Pete Roe, also at The Bicycle Shop, and fingers crossed it’ll be another sell out!

Focusing slightly more on my own roster, many will have heard that Adelaide’s Cape quit music back in July, just a couple of months after I put out his first record, and after he and I did much touring around the country. A real shame. Anyway, the remaining copies of his EP ‘Last Sleep In Albion’ are now available for the discounted price of £2.99 through our Dustbowl Records shop – click here to buy a copy. I’ve included a free download from Adelaide’s Cape below to try and tempt you into buying a copy…

Adelaide’s Cape – Curled by thebluewalrus

Finally, I’m mysteriously going to announce that Dustbowl Records has found its latest band to sign. The only hint I’ll give you at this point is that they’ve recently been featured on The Blue Walrus, and that they fit with the vibe and ethos of the label. Feel free to hazard a guess if you’re feeling daring. More on that soon; very excited.

Oooh, and it’d be lovely if you’d “like” Dustbowl Records on Facebook please. We like to be liked. I’ll make you a cake if you like us. What kind of cake? Your choice entirely.

http://www.facebook.com/dustbowlrecords