Cliff Ford UK
Cliff Ford: Singer/Songwriter with acoustic guitar.
Performing East Coast of UK.
Guitar: Tanglewood TW 155AS Super Jumbo
Tanglewood AS39 Jazz Guitar
FX Zoom A2 acoustic fx box
Backing: Toshiba A100 027 (wav files)
or acoustic guitar only.
Mics: Shure SM58/57
Sennheiser ew100 radio kit
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
11 years on the circuit but only last 2 years full-time professional
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes! Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington in East Yorkshire, UK. Great feeling
Your musical influences
Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Local artists in Yorkshire including Edwina Hayes (brillient).
I'm pretty new to the country/folk scene so I have a lot to learne!
What equipment do you use?
Shure SM 58 & SM57: Sennheiser ew100 radio kit: Carlsboro powered cabs plus 600w sub bass unit: Zoom A2 acoustic box: Tanglewood TW 155AS Super Jumbo acoustic guitar: Tanglewood AS39 Jazz guitar: Toshiba PC for some backing when needed.
Anything else?
Professional videographer with full-size DV camera (Panasonic AG DVC200) plus Vinten tripod & professional lighting kit.
I use this for producing music videos and will shortly be making a new video demo of my country/folk show.