Mary-Jess Christmas album and tour 2013

[John]

Oh dear, I have been neglectful. Should have posted this here as well

johnh said:

Mary-Jess has recently been working on a new album (or EP) to be released later this year.

When I spoke to her at The Daffodil, she was very excited about it, but wouldn't be drawn on the content. Somehow I think it will not be just the traditional seasonal fare.

Just as exciting - she is also planning a tour to promote the album.
Dates and venues are still being planned, but Mary-Jess has confirmed one at Barnes (SW London) on 8th December.

BTW, the album will not be released under the Decca label.

[John]

Tour dates so far confirmed are

5 December - The Daffodil, Cheltenham
7 December - St. Matthew's Church, Stroud
8 December - St. Mary's Church, Barnes
21 December - Chessington Methodist Church
23 December - Gloucester Guildhall

More dates are being planned.
I haven't heard any more about the album recently, but hopefully it will be released in time to sell at the December concerts.

[John]

Poster for the Stroud concert

[John]

Tickets for Barnes on 8th December are available via this link
www.wegottickets.com/event/245783.

[John]

... and Chessington



Hopefully tickets will be available soon.

[John]

Today I took delivery of a number of beautifully crafted miniature photographic portraits of the lovely Mary-Jess Leaverland <3

You can obtain one of these limited edition, individually numbered prints for the bargain price of £10.

Moreover, if you bring your copy along to Chessington Methodist Church on the evening of 21st December, you will be entitled (at no extra charge) to hear Mary-Jess's wonderful voice as she sings to us.

To take advantage of this special offer, please contact me via PM or email [e-mail]

[John]

New date announced today -
Gloucester - 23rd December



Actually it is Monday 23rd

[John]

I thought I would share some of my posts from the Mary-Jess forum here. This is from the concert at my church in Chessington on 21st December

johnh said:

Brilliant! Fantastic! Wonderful! Every Mary-Jess concert seems to get better and better - and only slightly distracted by administrative duties.

Certainly it was more songs from Mary-Jess than ever before. Two 9 song sets included favourites old and new, one which was completely new to me, three others which I have never heard live from Mary-Jess before and one 'Don't Cry Alone' which I have been longing to hear again ever since that magical night in Northleach in March 2012. Some were accompanied by the brilliant John Broomhall on keyboard, others were sung to pre-recorded backing tracks.

All the comments I have heard from audience members have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you Mary-Jess for such a lovely evening.

I have posted a few photos here www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153675646025121.1073741888.806075120&type=1&l=5fdbdcc735 and will share some here when I get more time. Looking forward to seeing more from other forum members who were better placed than I was for photography.

johnh said:

Some of my photos

johnh said:

And the set list:-

Did I make the most of loving you?
Prayer to a Snowflake
The Angel Gabriel
* Breath of Heaven (Mary’s song)
In the Bleak Midwinter
Walking in the Air
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Keep the Flame
Lighthouse of Mine

--- Interval ---

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
River
Don’t Cry Alone
Silent Night
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting...)
Ave Maria
O Mio Babbino Caro
Glorious
Spring Ballet

* Breath of Heaven is a new song which I have never heard before. I would really love to hear it again to take it in properly.

You can see more from other Mary-Jess forum members on this link
maryjess.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=concert&thread=160&page=1#1842