Dutch number 1 announces Glasgow show

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Scottish born Raymond Hackland who was recently crowned number 1 in Holland will appear live in Glasgow on Monday September 6th. He will be joined by Amy Belle and Alan Frew

"Just One Night with its simple laid back production is a perfect showcase for Hacklands wry creative songwriting. And despite the lack of thrills and spills, Hackland proves that whilst he has one foot firmly in the country tradition, this able tunesmith can produce real hits." - Jackie Fisher (former manager Boyzone, Natalie Imbruglia, Amy Belle, EMI Records)

"The music the words and the talent are all equally amazing. Raymond is a pure joy to listen to." - Carol Cunningham, Music News Scotland

Raymond Hackland has been involved in music one way or another since he was a boy, initially with piano lessons and when he started playing guitar a few years ago. Up until the beginning of 2009 he was involved primarily in the management and promotional sides of the industry.

Working with other artists gave him further inspiration to engage his own songwriting skills... and in the process he gained great depth of insight into music production and arrangement. As he was often present during the production process, he had the opportunity to assist in the development of an extensive mix of recordings.

In July of 2009, through great encouragement from his partner, friends and family, Raymond made the decision to record his debut album, getting back to his musical roots to capture pieces of music that held his own energy, spirit and heart. He called upon friends of his; Jono, Clark Sorley, Alan Frew and Amy Belle to talk about the way music used to be recorded before all the gimics and tools were invented. This is how his album is being approached, rekindling traditional methods and bringing them into the 21st century...

"Just One Night is cool. A great little pop song!" - Jim Gellatly, Clyde 1

Raymonds debut single, Just One Night, topped the ReverbNation Country/Blues for Holland, No.3 for the ReverbNation Whos Hot Country Chart (worldwide), has hit national headlines in Scotland and has been played on Jim Gellatlys Amazing Radio Show as well other national radio stations across including one in the U.S.

Raymond has host of gigs lined up including some Scottish dates in September, a European tour in October and another larger tour in July 2011.

"Brilliant! Absolutely superb!!" - Matt Bendoris, The Sun

http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/scotlandfeatures/3071549/Gardener-Raymond-Hackland-is-top-of-the-plots.html

www.reverbnation.com/raymondhackland
www.myspace.com/amybelle2010
www.myspace.com/alanfrew

Raymond Hackland featuring Special Guests Amy Belle and Alan Frew
Captains Rest, Glasgow
Monday 6th September
Doors 8pm
£5

tickets available from here:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=detail&event=403374&interface=

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