David Patrick Carter

The March

2010-11-29T16:07:00.002+01:00

The March Verse 1I’m not much but I am all I think aboutThank god we don’t shoot the woundedI am jealous of you resent don’t apologiseFor every good deed oh pleaseChorusDon’t March in front of meDon’t March behind of meWalk alongside and we can face it allVerse 2Confess to you will you confess to meI started to lie before I was breathingBring your body inside and the mind will follow Better hope

Room with a View

2010-11-20T03:06:00.005+01:00

Life is moving in slow motionLead me alone to a room with a viewSpot light you're rightSpot light just a stereotypeIt's unacceptable to accept youMy pockets are empty and the magic has goneSpot light lights outSpot light eyes downPlease give me a room with a view Travel first class like a King Blanket on stone with some foodGive me a room with a viewI'm just a wee boy who lost his sight Infected

2010-10-12T20:18:00.002+02:00

See the David Patrick Carter live this coming week in Andalucia...OiOi!Fact of the week:"David is currently in court fighting to have access to his children. He has been through this process once in the UK and now faces the same battle in Spain. He has won the first case, the mother brought a criminal case against him which was thrown out of court, and now he is entering into a litigation process

2010-09-12T22:24:00.002+02:00

Gigs coming up:Weds 15th Sept 19:00 hrs The BoogalloThursday 16th Sept 21:30 hrs After Dark at Terra Sana on the Golden Mile, Marbella, SpainThursday 23rd Sept 21:30 hrs After Dark at Terra Sana on the Golden Mile, Marbella, SpainSat 25th Sept 20:00 hrs Boney M support Slot Fuengirola Castle

Sur in English

2010-07-16T19:50:00.002+02:00

Got to say this came out of no where, nice to get some press.

The Marbella Arts Festival and other gigs this week

2010-06-05T16:45:00.004+02:00

See the David Patrick Carter live this coming week in Andalucia...Hello friends,It's just a couple of days until Thurs Festival in Marbella - it's going to be the highlight of our year so far in an environment that was made for David Patrick Carter, especially with the current weather, touch wood the weather will continue.In the meantime, to get you in the mood, we've posted some photos from our

forthcoming gigs this week

2010-06-02T01:06:00.000+02:00

forthcoming gigs this week

La Fabulosa Historia de Zahara

2010-05-22T17:39:00.005+02:00

I was invited up to Sevilla by my close friend Cecila Bogard who runs a online onestop magazine called Tertulia Andalucia which is all about culture in Andalucia and is awesome I have spoken about the website before. Anyway to cut a long story short Cecilia and her boyfriend Javi are organising roof terrace gigs for Spanish pop stars, and they invited me to come along and listen to Zahara.I

Bird in a cage

2010-04-25T03:50:00.006+02:00

There are times in my life when I am happy. I mean really happy and content to be David. And then I think to myself am I everything I lead myself to believe I am? Do I really need to attach so many labels to myself? These labels creating the person David. My name is an excellent example. Am I really called David? The name was given to me at birth by my parents and my brothers instilled the

Chillin in Marbella, what a jam night!

2010-04-23T02:18:00.004+02:00

I must say that I have never really enjoyed jam nights however having said that I love playing down at Tera Sana on a Thursday night, its really cool. There is a house band, we have Andy on kit, Nacho on bass, Paul on Electric gtr and Mick on vocals and gtr, and they play a selection of rythm and blues tracks along with some contempoary covers.However what is interesting is that they all write

There is some cool ART in Marbella

2010-04-20T22:58:00.003+02:00

I have found it! There is some live music that has some credibility on the coast. Paul and Mik run the Thursday night jam at Terrasana, they have set up some form of funk band, playing some cool blues tunes and other stuff. The point is the vibe in this place is so cool it does not fit in with the sunny coked up disposition of the rest of coast. If you go down you will love it, its great, really

Barcelona

2010-01-09T22:52:00.006+01:00

Well here I am in Barcelona, I have never been to this city before and I got here at around 7pm in the evening after a long old drive up the east coast of spain, through Murcia and past Valencia, I am tired and pretty excited to be here, saying that I am soon to go to bed. I have checked into a hostal as I wanted to be with people rather than on my own in a hotel, and I have achieved the desired

The French Connection

2009-10-03T16:14:00.004+02:00

I left London on July 12th 2007 and arrived in Cape Town the following day, bleary eyed and in fear. I did not know what to expect I just knew that I wanted to change what I perceived my life to be at that moment. I was in pain, and at this point in my life, even though I was not aware of it, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I spent a total of 10 months within the confines of the

Tony Parsons

2009-09-15T06:54:00.006+02:00

Well its been some time since I last wrote a blog. A lot has happened and then again nothing has happened. I have not signed a record deal, I have played some gigs, both in France and now in Spain, and I have written one brand new song which is called "Everything Must Go". I wrote this track sitting in a caravan in St Tropez at about 2am. I could not sleep and I was playing at a wedding the

Starstruck

2009-06-27T13:41:00.002+02:00

Download this track free of charge HEREReviewed on 27 Apr 2009 by a 3-star scoutScore: 8/10this has got quite a sound jazzy sort of feel to it and the singer has got a really good voice with a sense of warmth and texture to it as well. i like the way that guitar moves as well in its simplicityReviewed on 20 Jun 2009 by a 3-star scoutScore: 7/10The lyrics are really good, clever writing. The

Drugs

2009-06-11T21:34:00.003+02:00

Hello there,my mate Chris TT has written a piece on the benefits of taking LSD. I would like to say that I would never advise my children to willingly take any drug, although if they decide to when they are older I will not stop them.I prefer to find a spiritual connection through prayer and meditation, helping other people, and showing love to other people. I can say that I am not very good at

St Tropez 31-05-09

2009-06-01T12:48:00.002+02:00

I am sitting outside of my caravan working out my tracks for a gig tonight down at Monroe´s in Port Grimaud and I am inspired to write to the world once again. Since I have arrived in this part of the world lots has changed for me. First of all I am working as a musician and then any other work comes second and this reality is really scary. I am living in France, learning to speak French and

The Journey

2009-05-24T21:58:00.000+02:00

I am on my way, leaving tonight from Islington at 11pm in my car. Everything has been sorted. I catch the boat at 2am tomorrow and then I drive through France down to St Tropez. The first thing I am going to do is get myself to a meeting on Monday night. I have come too far to turn back now, its going to be a great adventure. I am nearly 2 years clean of drugs and alcohol and I have been out of

What They Say About Love

2009-04-14T23:44:00.008+02:00

Another great song "What They Say About Love", written by David Patrick Carter and again a nice video made and edited by Marco van Greevenbroek Have your say on Slice The PieScore: 7/10really liked this song, the vocals are great, a lot of emotion in his voice. the instruments, especially the guitar playing is good, which works well with the vocals.Reviewed on 13 Apr 2009 Score: 7/10this

Space Boy

2009-04-11T16:50:00.004+02:00

Should I stay or should I go?

2009-04-06T12:52:00.005+02:00

I have an album called Millioanire´s Playground that I want to promote and eventually sell throughout the world. And this is my challenge!Chamonix has its advantages as it is small and very community based, over the summer I would have a great chance of building relaitonships with key people in the area making enough money to survive and buidling a fan base which will help me as I want to stay in

My Children and their mother, skiing in France, the joys of recovery

2009-03-27T20:16:00.006+01:00

My kids came out to see me in France with their mum and her boyfriend. We had a magical time together and I taught the kids how to ski. It has been a long time since we last spent any time together as a family and although there were points which were incredibly painful most of the experience was brilliant. Both myself and the children´s mother stood at the top of the nursery slope really proud

Giles Petterson

2009-03-20T11:05:00.001+01:00

Giles played in Chamonix and I organised for a group from the hotel to go and see him spin his music at some club up in the hills. It was a very funny night. The first challenge was to get everyone there in one piece. I was the designated driver as I do not drink, however there were 14 of us and taxis there and back were going to cost us and arm and a leg so we decided to borrow the hotel mini

Near Death Experience

2009-03-11T17:34:00.002+01:00

What you are about to read is a true story and happened today on the 11th of March 2009 and I am lucky to be writing this blog.Last night The Chamonix Valley and St Gervais ski area had a huge dump of snow, there was nearly 2 meters of fresh powder on the mountain and no one on the mountain to track the powder fields before I and my mates had a chance to get to the top of the hill to find some

Flying back to the UK

2009-02-15T18:39:00.003+01:00

Last night I played at Le Terminus and I had a great time. I decided to play some Beetle´s classics, along with some standard covers and the best originals. I opened up to the audience and started talking to them from the off. I was in a good place and really found a lot of energy within myself that I had been missing for some of the previous gigs. The audience was not massive however it was very

Suicide

2009-02-05T17:41:00.004+01:00

I was told today that a very old and good friend of mine took his own life. He lay down on the railway tracks close to his home and waited. Two days previously his wife had given birth to a brand new baby and I guess he just could not take the implications of being a full time father and husband. This is only a guess and assumptions as we all know are the mother of all fuck ups.I cried. I cried

Mike Pinders Song Wars

2009-01-30T17:00:00.002+01:00

SONGWARS Song CritiqueABOUTMike Pinder was the founding member of The Moody Blues (Go Now, Nights in White Satin, and Tuesday Afternoon) in early 1960's. As a Singer/Songwriter Mike wrote many of the Moody Blues songs and won the Ivor Novello award for Social Content for his song "Simple Game". Mike has always supported new artists and has three musician sons, two of whom are also singer

The lighter side of life

2009-01-25T21:08:00.003+01:00

The Savoy, ArgentiereLast night I went out with the gang from Le Terminus and we had a blast. Everyone else got pissed whilst I bounced about to the dance beats at De Repatoire Les Ours in town, it was ace fun. If I am honest I spent most of my time sitting at the bar attempting to get the attention of Nathalie, who has got to go down as one of the most beautiful girls I have ever had the

The Dark Side

2009-01-21T20:42:00.004+01:00

I can so easily slip into my addictive thinking and my life seems to roll out of control. Although I do not drink, I do not take drugs, I do suffer from sexual fantasies and excessive masturbation. I have just been through a dark period of solitude where I isolate and secure myself by keeping my own company. I believe that society deems masturbation as natural part of life and of course it is,

Chamonix Chambre 9

2009-01-15T16:27:00.002+01:00

I am currently sitting in a venue called Chambre 9 and there is so much coming up for me. I am watching French band crank out some covers to a packed audience of skiers and snowboarders all eager to drink and be merry. This is why I came out here to find an audience and as I am fully aware God never justifies my wishes by giving me what I want, there is always a twist to the tale.As I sit here I

Snowboarding

2009-01-10T20:24:00.009+01:00

The beauty of snowboarding is sticking a piece of wood on my feet and throwing myself down a mountain as fast as possible and pretending I am in control of my actions. I feel as if I am an 18 year old boy again, however this time (touch wood) the consequences of my actions are not so fierce. It has been a long time since I have found myself behind bars, in a brothel, checking myself into an

New Years Eve

2008-12-31T19:46:00.002+01:00

I have had some ups and some downs this week. I would firstly like to say that the growing relationship between myself and the mother of my children is becoming one aspect of my life that encourages me to become a better person. She has only showed me support and love since I have come into recovery, I understand that she has always put the children first, and has never stopped me from being

Happy Christmas

2008-12-25T01:03:00.002+01:00

Just a quick note to wish you all a happy Christmas and a brilliant New Year, I know that no matter how hard becomes this year has taught me to have faith in myself and my truth no matter what life throws my way. I have just finished playing at Le Terminus and the crowd loved the gig, maybe 70 strong. I am making friends and attempting to gather email addresses and contact details. I do play a

Its been snowing in the Alps and Starstruck is making snowflakes in the US

2008-12-21T19:05:00.010+01:00

What a day! I am completely blown away. I have never been in such conditions and the riding was completely amazing. I have the most rubbish snow board, it was a reject from the top floor of Le Terminus, the bindings don´t work and the edges are shot. However I love the board as it makes me feel like a real ski bum, form one ride to the next, bring it on.Things are moving forward for me, I played

David Patrick Carter: Cleaning tolilets, Responding to Criticism

2008-12-12T14:11:00.004+01:00

David Patrick Carter: Cleaning toliletsThis morning when I picked up my emails in France there were a series of comments that had been left on my blog from the early hours of the morning. The comments will read were very derogative towards my character. My initial reaction was one of pain, my ego was crying out and then as the initial reaction started to fade I could see a positive way to grow

Cleaning tolilets

2008-12-05T18:35:00.004+01:00

I had to clean this toilet today! The one thing I am learning in Recovery is Humility. They say the humility is the one spiritual principal that is constant throughout all the 12 steps and boy am I learning this lesson in abundance. In France I am struggling to find my feet and I guess I expected that as I am surrounded by youngsters all of whom like to party, as I would do if I had not chosen a

First Audtion and a positive repsonse

2008-12-02T15:53:00.003+01:00

The reason I came to the alps was to play music and to build relationships. The truth of the matter is that throughout active addiction I never had the ability to start, build nor retain relationships. Now things have changed.The snow is falling hard outside and I am sitting in a steaming hot bath in my hotel room, my windows are wide open and I am writing my blog. Latter today I will read my

One step backwards two steps forwards

2008-11-30T17:17:00.004+01:00

I have just arrived in La Fayet in France where I am going to be spending the next 5-6 months of my life. The idea is that I work for a ski company called Snowcoach as a driver/maintenance man, therefore covering my head with a roof, putting food in my belly, skies on my feet and enough money to look after the children in Spain. On top of that I play live in the Alps which is all cash in my back

Relationships

2008-11-28T13:19:00.004+01:00

I am sitting on the boat sailing over to France and I have just completed watching the movie Platoon. Something I did not realise is that Oliver Stone the movie director went to Vietnam and the film is based on his experience out in the wild. It´s a great movie and I love watching it. I can´t count how many times I have watched

London, the good, the bad and the ugly

2008-11-20T10:19:00.010+01:00

I arrived into London on Tuesday the 11th of Nov and I was picked up from Gatwick airport and drove into Maida Vale. Immediately I started working with the up and coming talent Nina K which was great, and it is my honest opinion that this young beautifull lady has got a brilliant future ahead of her. She is a wonderful singer with fantastic stage presence, she was born to perform.Anyway, London

Goodbye to Spain

2008-11-11T15:48:00.003+01:00

Its a sad day for Spain, but a great day for London. I am packing my bags once again and find myself on a plane back to London for the second time this year. I must admit I am pretty sad. I have some really good freinds here in Spain and I am really pleased about that. People like, Laurie and Lorraine, Paul and Marimar, Julie and Marco, Dan and Kirsty, Leigh and Ali, Hans, my sponosr William,

Budda Beach, Puerto Banus

2008-11-06T11:14:00.007+01:00

My trip to Spain is coming to an end and it has been a huge success although I have had some downs with all the ups. Playing live in Spain has been tricky as most of the music expected by the crowds is best suited to cover bands so I spent a lot of time learning other peoples music to make some money along the way just to stay alive. One of the highlights of the trip was playing at Buddha

I am an Addict

2008-11-04T11:53:00.011+01:00

I have a story to tell and over the coming months I am sure you will come to understand that the path I have walked and made my own is pretty horrific and very sad. However like all great romantic novels mine has a happy ending, and it is full of reconciliation and love. The photograph above was taken by a very close friend of mine called Maxim Nivlov. He is an incredible artist and photographer,

Halloween

2008-10-31T10:51:00.006+01:00

Halloween is all about the kids, and I never spent Halloween with my two children before, however this year I am in the same country as them and I have agreed with their mum that Jacob and Elosie will go to a party with their cousins this evening and then I will pick them up latter so they can stay with me, however it is really chucking it down with rain outside and to be honest I dont feel like

Gratitude

2008-10-27T07:50:00.004+01:00

I am a very grateful young man today. Yesterday I lost something and this morning I woke with an idea of where the item I was looking for was, bingo! Have you ever had that happened to You? I prayed last night for some clarity on the subject and the univese answered my prayer, I am relieved to say the least.When I was in South Africa my personal life was in tatters and the key people in my life

Its Raining

2008-10-25T19:02:00.004+02:00

Ok its raining and last night i got zero sleep as my daughter and son both slept in a double bed with me and boy do those little tigers wriggle about. At one point Eloise started crying and asking for Papi, then th ere was a fight outside in the neighbourhood, plus I suffer from Obessesive Compulsive Disorder and I have recently purchase a sexy new ACER laptop, and I can´t seem to stop using the

Gardening

2008-10-22T17:31:00.002+02:00

Things in Spain I have to say are very quiet, I don't have much work and I am preparing to head back to London in Nov. To keep me busy I have been doing some gardening which I have very much enjoyed as I find both gardening and cooking very theraputic. So if you need a gardener or a singing chef and you can afford me then I'm ya man, to quote Geroge Michael.I have been writing some new music and

My Apology

2008-10-18T18:54:00.004+02:00

I am going to take this opportunity to apologise to all of those I offended with my comments after my birthday party, especially to Lorraine, who is one of my dearest friends. I have no right to take other people's inventories and now looking back I can see on a different night there would have been a different response from me and I over reacted to the situation. This in itself is ok, and I can

starting young

2008-10-15T12:26:00.002+02:00

This is young Gabriel Hampton Blackadder who is my youngest fan and at the rather tender age of 7 months has already ready been to 3 David Patrick Carter gigs, more than some of my blood relations. This kid is very cool, he's got balls and is not scared to say what he thinks to who ever he has in his life which again is an attitude I am attempting to replace with humility however it is not as

Sex on the beach and folk songs at Pogs

2008-10-12T13:40:00.004+02:00

On friday night I left Jacob and Eloise with Kath and Kevin and I headed off into a storm to play at Pogs in Fuengirola. The music at Pogs is very music orientated around covers and giving the audience what they want rather than any form of art. This always makes me slightly nervous as I would prefer to play my music rather someone else's but what the hell I was about to be paid and that always

My Birthday and I will cry if I want to...

2008-10-09T09:42:00.006+02:00

This picture was taken of me in 2006 and I was in active addiction, cocaine, any upper, alcohol and as much sex as I could afford at the time. I either paid for sex directly or bought the drugs, I was a shell of human being and I hit my rock bottom in May 2007. Thankfully I made it through a rehabilitation program and I am currently rebuilding my life.The point of this story is that last night I

one day to go until my birthday so I have decided to treat myself with some fresh flies

2008-10-07T18:25:00.004+02:00

Today I went to visit my mate Marco who I must say can be a massive pain in the arse, he´s from Holland, and you know anything goes for the Dutch, I think 6 is his favourite number, not sure though I should ask however he will only get me to go for a run with his incredibly large wolfgang Dog. Anyway due to my rather lowley status of being a runaway musician on his own self promoted and funded

its a sad day for Cape Town and a sad day for me

2008-10-05T18:41:00.004+02:00

My mate Bennie died this week, he was from Holland and I met him when I was in South Africa in 07 and 08... Bennie was an alcoholic... he could not stop drinking and when he went to Rehab the counsellors explained to Bennie that if he drank anymore he would eventually end up in an institution, or prison, or death... Bennie picked the last option. Rumour has it he had been asked to leave his

Funny that sometimes the smaller gigs are the best

2008-10-01T12:29:00.003+02:00

On Monday night i went down to Bar Zeppellin in Alhaurin el Grande to play a short acoustic set... and I like this bar it has got character and a bit of a vibe. I must admit through all the time I have been playing in Spain up until this point I had always struggled to find a bit of soul out there, however on Monday night I got it... I do not have a large set up, my Martin D19 went straight into

A rainy day in spain

2008-09-27T19:39:00.004+02:00

I have never experienced the rain in Spain before so today was a first for me and boy did the heavens open. I must say that I prefer the sunshine and that was one of the reasons for me coming to Spain along with the added advantage of both my children living here. During my travels South Africa provded me with the rays I so desperately needed, living and playing in London as I did for many years

Looking after Yong

2008-09-26T18:40:00.006+02:00

During the day I have the privilage from time to time to work on my friends Han´s computer and whilst Han´s was away today he asked me to look after his Spanish Water Dog called Yong. Anyway to cut a long story short, when Hans left everything was peacefull and going very well and by the time my Dutch pal hae returned Yong was covered in water afer jumping in the fish pond at the house I live.

A nght out with Will in Alhaurin, Spain

2008-09-25T22:40:00.005+02:00

Last night I went into Alhaurin with my friend William and we ended up at Bar Zepellin with Danny and his boss Paco... I walked in with my Martin D19 and walked out with a series of gigs in the town and that is what I love about Spain, the Spanish are just so damm friendly and they love live music. When I was in the bar Danny asked if I would play some tunes which I was more than happy to do, I