• 5 GO OFF TO PLAY GUITAR
• A BRAND NEW POYZER ALBUM IN THE MAKING
• PICK OF THE FORTHCOMING GIGS
• TONY AUTON, ANDY GODDARD, BARRY LAWTON
• MONTHLY REVIEW - JUNE 2003

and additional 'regular' sections as follows:

• THE MUSIC CAFE
• ACOUSTIC SINGER SONGWRITER TUITION
• ACOUSTICA COMPILATION CD
• ADD YOUR GIG
• WEB SITES AND DESIGN

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5 GO OFF TO PLAY GUITAR
The brand new songwriters night with a difference has got off to a cracking start, so there's no room for complaint on Mondays from now on! Our venue is THE RAILWAY on Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Saddleworth, near Oldham. Start time is 8.30pm, admission is free and the format is quite simply yours truly playing a short set, with four other special guests playing extended sets.

See ya there this Monday July 14th with:
NIGEL CLOTHIER . "Somewhere between Tom Petty and The Gin Blossoms"
ROYDON STYLES . Mesmeric entertaining guitar style, Nick Harper influenced
SIMON FOX . Weller and The Clash are heavy influences behind this awesome songwriter
THE MOOBS . Brilliant acoustic duo from Crewe attract Simon & Garfunkel comparison

Find out who else is playing here

It's a cracking little venue, frequented by live music lovers and musicians, and the bar prices are nice and cheerful! And what's more, for those without cars, the train stops right outside the venue, with last train back to Manchester at 11.18pm.

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A BRAND NEW POYZER ALBUM IN THE MAKING
Yep, the time is right and I am currently sneaking a little time here and there to record a brand new album. Work in progress title of 'Underproduced', the tracks are actually being carefully laid down with instruments all mic'd up where possible, to capture that truly acoustic feel.

Big plug therefore for Buzz Hawkins, he of The Bradshaws fame, whose studio I am using on this occasion, and Joel the engineer who is busy getting the sound to sound groovy ... nicely situated just down the road in Ashton Under Lyne, it's a cracking good, friendly, cosy and very well equipped set-up. We are therefore working hard to achieve worthwhile stuff, it'll take a little while, but already I reckon I can promise at the very least, an awesome version of JULIE RAINBOW and a magical take of a new song called MEN & MACHINES.

Check out Hawkins Studio on 0161 339 0631, now taking bookings for studio time. The new Poyzer album will be due out in ... er, y'know ;-)

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PICK OF THE FORTHCOMING GIGS
It's strange, that feeling of insecurity you get when the diary looks empty ... then you look again and hey presto, we are a busy boy, aren't we?

FULL DP GIG GUIDE HERE

First up, I'm back hosting the fantastic ACOUSTICA! night at Glossop labour Club on THURSDAY JULY 17th 2003 @ 8.30pm. Glossop Labour Club, Chapel St. Glossop tel 01457 862265, adm free, with all original poets and songwriters welcome to play at this monthly event

Then it's a privilege to be invited for the 2nd Year running to perfrom at Spike Island, Widnes for THE HALTON SHOW on SUNDAY JULY 20th. I'll be opening up on the main stage at 5pm propmt and playing the final set at around 8.15pm, with lots more fine people playing inbetween.

Not sure how I'll make it to Congleton in one piece on SUNDAY JULY 27th - I'll be running the Splendid Sunday Funday main stage in Hyde from 1pm - 5pm the afternoon, then rushing over to play the NSPCC CHARITY CONCERT outdoors at Astbury Lake - Astbury Sales Sports, Congleton, on stage about 7pm!

Then there's a couple of return 'support' slots I'll be playing for some quality artistes who've supported my good self. First up on WEDNESDAY JULY 30th 2003 @ 8.30pm I'm opening for GLASSCHILD @ THE WELLINGTON, WIDNES, then on THURSDAY JULY 31st 2003 @ 8.30pm for BARRY LAWTON @ BRUINS BAR, Fallowfield, Manchester

It's travel time and sunshine on FRIDAY AUGUST 1st 2003 @ 9pm when the dynamic duo POYZER & GODDARD play THE HIGH CROSS, BROUGHTON IN FURNESS. A Lake District weekend in the making, accomodation suggested for a top night, stay over, enjoy the views and the scenery.

Beyond this month, I'm playing two shows at THE NANTWICH FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL, and an event at THE WIGAN ONE WORLD FESTIVAL in August. And if that's not enough to look forward to, I'm opening up for the fantastic IAN McNABB (ex-Icicle Works) on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2003 @ 7.30pm @ THE ALBERT / FESTIVAL HALL, Bolton.

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TONY AUTON, ANDY GODDARD, BARRY LAWTON
Three excellent songwriters recommended by yours truly can be seen around town as follows:

TONY AUTON & THE TRAUMA
LIVE: SUNDAY JULY 13th in Ashton Under Lyne
NEW CD: ALLERGIC TO RUST
Awesome Tony Auton - 6 foot plus, booming voice and stunning electric guitar player - just happens to be one of the most dynamic songwriters in Manchester. Under-rated and hideously ignored by the music press, his latest album 'ALLERGIC TO RUST' is quite simply one of the best aor albums you'll hear this year. If this guy was American, promoters and journos would be wetting themselves, but as it is he's here on our doorstep and taken for granted. Godd news however is that you can see him at occasional free admission pub gigs, and most recommended is THE GUZZLING GOOSE gig in Ashton, This Sunday afternoon July 13th, from 3pm. It's just round the corner from The Witchwood, and don't forget to buy the album ...

ANDY GODDARD
LIVE: TUESDAY JULY 15th in Chorlton
Occasional musical collaborator with George Borowski and yours truly amongst others, the ever youthful Mr Goddard takes his piano and guitar along to Iguana Bar on Tuesday July 15th from 8.30pm to show off some cracking new material and maybe one or two classics from the back catalogue. No new album just yet, but there is work in progress and a free mp3 sample available at www.andygoddard.com/mp3/alive.mp3. Go listen - Andy doesn't venture out to gig as often as the rest of us and every song is a well crafted gem, so make the most of this free admission evening.

BARRY LAWTON
LIVE: THURSDAY JULY 31st in Fallowfield
NEW CD: BROWN LIPSTICK
Another in the catagory of fave albums of the year, Crewe based songwriter Lawton is a cross between Weller and Strummer, with a hint of Costello. Passion, anger, power, and full on beautiful melody all combine to make him potentially one of the most powerful songwriters around. Occasionally very loud, never too quiet, Lawton ventures into Bruins Bar, Fallowfield, on Thursday July 31st from 8.30pm, when yours truly will be privileged to be guesting as opening act for a change! Admission is free you lucky people, so make the most of it.

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MONTHLY REVIEW - JUNE 2003
A bit short of time to give the full monthly low-down of what happened in June, but nevertheless, t'was top pop throughout!

REVIEW > MOSSLEY ACOUSTICA
1st Thursday of every month, it's the longest running of the Acoustica nights and it recieved some welcome praise from City Life Magazine this month. Much deserved, I always look forward to this event which takes place at The Blazing Rag in Mossley.
Next Mossley Acoustica: THURS AUG 7th and 1st Thursday every month.

REVIEW > SUPPORTED MAN @ THE WITCHWOOD
Same night as the Mossley Acoustica, Thurs June 5th, popped in for two gigs in a night with an extremely well recieved support slot for those magical Welsh prog rockers. Kinda didn't expect to do too well at this, but was very pleasantly surprised when people from this gig turn up at two of my gigs soon after.

REVIEW > RAILWAY, GREENFIELD with ROOM 13
It was Saturday June 7th and Ann English and Kirk McElhinney also played, which meant we could recreate some of the stuff from the Global album for the first time since February. Big mention for my special guests tonight, John Done, Brian Mitchell and Phil Stock, all ex-Bookem Danno and now trimmed down to an acoustic trio.

REVIEW > BAKERS VAULTS with GEORGE BOROWSKI
Awesome. Thurs June 12th and GB and I performed alternative to each other, a kinda one song each gig over two sets. Worked really well, it's a format I first tried in anger with Mark Burgess, and with a class act like George it's always going to be special. One of George's mates was particularly pissed though, so I was a little precious at times tonight ... !

REVIEW > HAIGH HALL FESTIVAL
Sun June 15th, and the review of yours truly can be found elsewhere on the poyzer.con website under 'publicity'. It starts "Poyzer played his set better than I’d ever seen him on the stage ... a powerful artist and one who certainly showed Haigh Hall how to rock an acoustic guitar". It was a cracking day, loads of sun, live music and a great atmosphere all round. Felt a little sorry for a few friends who shall remain nameless for they played acoustic indoors during the red hot sunny daytime, and kinda didn't have the best gig on this occasion. Nevertheless the event was a great success for The Wigan Music Collective and the hundreds, thousands(?) in attendance.

REVIEW > 5 GO OFF TO PLAY GUITAR
And of course this was the month when we launched the weekly Monday night gigs at The Railway in Greenfield. All shows so far have worked really really well, it's a top night!

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TUITION FOR SINGER SONGWRITERS (ACOUSTIC GUITAR)
I've now re-commenced personal tuition for singer songwriters, those who are starting out or maybe those who wanna get back out there and strut their acoustica talents. My newest protege is PHIL HANIFF and you will see him on the songwriter circuit very soon.

• Acoustica! Songwriters Network
• Big Theatre Company
• Buzz Hawkins and The Bradshaws
• Earthhum Recordings and Events
• Ella Rooke - Jazz Singer
• Feedback Magazine
• Fret Works Musical Instruments, Computers and Tuition
• Galligu Arts
• Globe Music, Real Ale & Vegetarian Food
• Gorse Hall
• Impulse Lighting and Sound Systems
• Kevin Fegan (Poet / BBC Playwright)
• Lift Global Music Club
• Loose Music Collective
• MBM Corporate Entertainments Agency
• Music Cafe (Cheshire Council's Music Site)
• Poyzer.com (Darren Poyzer, Singer / Songwriter)
• Sinnerboy (A Tribute to Rory Gallagher)
• Splendid Weekend (Tameside Council's Family Funday Events)
• Stereo Graffiti Web Sites Design and Multimedia (UK)
• Steve O'Donoghue (Singer / Songwriter)
• Waring Green Community Centre