Here we are at the midpoint between the seasons of Spring and Summer. All the traditional festivals have been taking place around England, and indeed across Europe and the wider world; May-Pole dancing, Morris dancing, celebrating the May Queen, Jack-In-The-Green, and most notably the choristers of Magdalen College choir singing the Hymnus Eucharisticus from the top of the Great Tower. This tradition dates back to the 17th Century, when a Fellow of the college composed a special piece for May morning.

Many of these traditions found their way over to America with the first settlers, and the crowning of the May Queen and May-Pole dancing events, along with May-baskets filled with candy or flowers given as gifts for children still take place across the United States. Have a great 1st of May celebration!

The most popular song in the Little Room Music catalogue at this time of year is ‘There Is A Green Hill’ from David Clifton’s sacred songs album ‘Seeds Of Hope And Love’. On the homepage we have posted a selection of other top downloads from this album as featured songs, and a link to iTunes for the full album.  We hope to have a sheet music download page in place later in the year for this and other frequently requested songs from our catalogue. Meanwhile, thank you for your patience all those who have contacted us for music; by now you should have all had your replies and copies.

A very special Holy Week and a Happy Easter to you all, from everyone at Little Room.

Katie Targett Adams

In concert.

Hong Kong’s Peninsular Hotel, Salon de Ning

4th April 19.30pm  Charity performance

All ticket CD sales to benefit the Angels For Orphans charity

Charlotte Parmiter

Charlotte’s folk song album has now been transferred from Logic audio to Pro-Tools, and the mix is about to begin in London.

Rain, wind, flooding ….and big snow storms in the USA. Time for some uplifting and transforming Electronica from Mr. Don to lift our spirits and inspire us. We have put a selection of his albums on our homepage so that you can get acquainted with his music. His original and unique approach makes those long drives through the night feel like a journey to another planet!

February sees the last few details and touches being added to Charlotte Parmiter’s folk album. Final edits and overdubs are nearly complete. The hard drives will be sent across the Atlantic to London at the end of the month for work on the mixes to begin. Jon Kelly, one of England’s finest producers (The Beautiful South, Prefab Sprout, Deacon Blue, Kate Bush and many more) will begin working on the tracks in March.

Gigs:

David Clifton WDVX Radio Blue Plate Special Wednesday 19th Feb 12.oopm  / The Square Room, Market Square, Knoxville TN (with Joey English) Friday 21st Feb 8.00pm

Have fun celebrating love, life, and the patron saint of lovers everywhere, Saint Valentine, who was a priest (possibly a Bishop) in Rome, circa AD329. It is said that he was martyred under the Emperor Claudius because he conducted marriage services for the soldiers, thereby breaking the Emperors law forbidding his soldiers to marry.

Won’t You Be My Valentine is now released worldwide as a single on all major Digital Music Sites including iTunes and Amazon. You can also download the individual re-mixes by Mark Edwards (Club Mix & EuroTrash mix)  or the complete three track EP.