"A Cold December" - Now Available on CD

I’m delighted to announce that we have made 'A Cold December' available on CD and ALL profits after costs of the CD and ALL downloads will go to the incredible charity, @atalosscharity.

Go and grab a copy or three from here: https://republicofmusic.shop/collections/chris-simmons

I m very proud to be an ambassador for At A Loss, as well as a current participant in their amazing course, The Bereavement Journey, which is already helping me tremendously.

Buying these CDs will directly help the charity this Xmas, and buying the CD is also the VERY best way to help get the song into the charts, rasing even more money for At A Loss in the process.

You have a few options that both include exclusive b sides, 'Passing Out' and 'The Reasons Surrounding', that aren't on streaming sites.

Let's go for the first unsigned Xmas number one guys and EVERY CD purchased from now will count towards that! Let's give it a real go and raise some money for a good cause!!

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Just to add, sales of 3 or more CD bundles to the same address don't count for chart, so if you are looking to buy a few as gifts, please have them delivered to a different address, as I know a few have asked!

What are the odds?!! 16/1 apparently!

So it's been a mad week. The song hasn't been out a week yet, and it has really been resonating with people all over the world....

..and I find out I am now 16/1 to be Xmas No 1!?

What!!?!?

You can see the other people in this list - legends with monster hits like Mcfly, Reverend and The Makers and Oasis. Massive names. Legends!

As you guys know, I'm an unsigned act with 1/100th of the following or monthly plays of these acts. These are huge acts who all rightly have the backing and contacts to get on Radio 2, on TV shows, etc, and I'm glad they can! I would if I could!

I'm under no illusion that I am the MASSIVE, MASSIVE underdog here, and when I put A Cold December out on Friday I had no idea I'd be in a list like this, with my heroes! 🤯🤯🤯

Having said that, I love a challenge... :)

So.....

LET'S GO FOR IT!!!

Your shares, likes, comments, and streams have got this to where we are, and I will need that x100 over the next few weeks ( literally x100! 🤣😅)

If we beat the odds and the big boys, and somehow get this song as the first unsigned UK Xmas Number 1, it will be you guys who deserve all the love - it's your track ❤️

So the question now is...

... ARE YOU GUYS WITH ME!?

First Radio Plays for "A Cold December"

I’m delighted to announce that @moresussex will have the exclusive first full play of my new song 'A Cold December', tomorrow morning (Thursday 14th November) at 8 am, when I will also be joining Tom, Lou and Jack in the studio for a chat!

If you're between Hastings and Isle Of Wight, you can tune in at 106.4 FM to 107.8 FM. If not, you can listen online via @moresussex

If you like the song, please contact the station and them know - You can call the studio on 03333 446 226 or send a text to 60777 starting your message with the word MORE.

More Radio are playlisting the song as well, so listen out for it, and let me know when you hear it!

I'm buzzing that one of the biggest independent radio networks in the UK are getting behind the song already and it's not even out yet!

LET'S GO!

Thank you Plymouth!

Wow. What a weekend. Plymouth, you were absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to come back. It’s so nice to be back out there playing my songs for you and hearing your response

Saturday with Paloma Faith and Sunday with Simply Red gave me memories I’ll never forget.

Thanks to everyone who came along, you were amazing. Here are some highlights from the weekend!

Announcing some dates with Simply Red!

Simply Red and Chris Simmons

Delighted to announce that I will be out on the road with the Incredible Simply Red this summer.

You can catch us at the following places:

Plymouth, Central Park - July 10th

Dundee, Slessor Gardens - July 23rd

Colchester, Castle Park - August 6th

Darlington Arena - August 13th

I CANNOT WAIT! “Stars: was such a big album for me and I will be singing along with every single song! Plus it’s a killer combo of ginger men!

Get your tickets at Ticketmaster

Supporting Badly Drawn Boy!

Badly Drawn Boy and Chris Simmons

My announcements keep on coming! I’m pleased to announce that I will be opening for the sensational Badly Drawn Boy at Brighton’s Concorde 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022.

Remaining tickets available at the usual outlets!

Home Fires Tour - Cancelled :-(

It’s with a heavy heart that I have to announce that my “Home Fires” tour is cancelled. The COVID 19 situation and uncertainty around this has left me with no other option. I’m truly disappointed as I was really looking forward to getting out and playing for you again. Please contact your ticket issuer for more information on their refund policy.

On a positive note, my new store is now up and running including some previously unavailable material on my “Ropes” EP - a collection of rarities, early recordings and bootlegs from my early days. Head to https://chrissimmons.bandcamp.com/ to check out my new store.

July 2019 - House Tour - Germany, The Netherlands & Switzerland - Last few spaces available!

In July 2019, I’ll be travelling through Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. I have a few spaces available - get in touch if you’re interested

Remember, ANYONE can host a house show. Your house WILL be big enough! They aren't noisy - They're absolute magic!

Scandinavia. I’m coming for you in August. Keep em peeled.

Date Venue
Thu 11th July Free for a House Show between Calais & Amsterdam
Fri 12th July House show in Amsterdam
Sat 13th July House show in Heerde - Netherlands
Sun 14th July House show in Frankfurt - Germany
Mon 15th July Daytime busk in Frankfurt - Germany
Mon 15th July Free for house show in Frankfurt - Germany
Wed 17th July House show in Olten - Switzerland
Thu 18th July Free for house show in Switzerland
Fri 19th July House show in Horgen - Switzerland
Sat 20th July Daytime busk in Lausanne - Switzerland
Sun 21st July House show in Lausanne - Switzerland
Mon 22nd July House show in Rohrbach - Germany
Tue 23rd July Free for house show in Germany/Belgium/Netherlands
Wed 24th July Free for house show in Germany/Belgium/Netherlands

New Single - Out June 28th

I’m very pleased to announce I have a new song coming out on June 28th and its...

WONDERWALL.

After a show one evening Ben (my incredible cellist) and I were chatting and I mentioned I wanted to do a new cover. We usually do Kids (by MGMT) but we have been playing it for years and I wanted to freshen things up.

I began looking at new releases and thinking "this would be cool... that would be a sweet cover" etc when all of a sudden I thought NOOOOOOO! I should do a song that would be VERY DIFFICULT to cover. Something that would raise eyebrows. I wanted to be brave and not choose the easy option. I wanted to make you all totally reimagine the song...

A few songs were on my list, but Wonderwall stood out as the biggest challenge - So I worked out a new version and showed it to Ben. He sprinkled his genius on it and we started chucking it in the show and the reaction was so good that I decided to record it. The recording has turned out so well I decided we should put it out.

It's out on Smithereen Records on June 28th and you can pre order/pre save it on June 23rd.

I'm really proud of this track and I can’t wait to hear all of your reactions!

 
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