Valentine Court

Valentine Court is the debut album from Rich Batsford – a “contemporary pianist virtuoso” Line of Best Fit

“a perfect accompaniment for candelit relaxation … combining unobtrusive, soothing textures and hypnotic, complex rhythms” Brumnotes

About Rich

Since 2006 Rich has “quietly built a following for his melodic and magical compositions” Birmingham Post and also performs his own reflective songs alongside occasional covers from his two main songwriting influences – Brian Wilson and Paul Simon.

He is currently on tour in and around the Midlands and recently made his major fetival debut at this year’s Big Chill Festival alongside appearances at self organised concerts such as the popular “Music by Candlelight” series in the Moseley Festival and with creative collective “Project X Presents”.

Rich Batsford Radio

If you like my piano music, or you have an interest in contemporary piano music, or just fancy something nice in the background when youre chilling or working, can I suggest giving my online radio station a try?

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Beautiful Bigup from Bearded

Ive received a great albumn review today from the good guys of Bearded Magazine. In case you dont know Bearded already, these guys are very passionate supporters of independent music – well worth checking out in there current online incarnation.…

Birmingham Music – an iTunes iMix

Very pleased to discover that my track Namaste is featured in an Imix of Birmingham music, alongside some really top drawer artists such as the Destroyers and Soweto Kinch.

Its a really good mix of styles and good quality, so…

Business as usual?

Business is a covert form of warfare.

Warfare is an overt form of business.

Britain is a business.

Part of the job of the government is to sell us the idea that we need a government.

Interesting Review from Your Music Blog

I came across Peter Cox’s music blog via a Yahoo egroup which I’m a member of which probably deserves a blog post in itself as its a valuable musicians resource – its a place where muso’s across the…

Phosphorescent, Friendly Fires and me reviewed

My first gig for top Birmingham music promoters Capsule was a great pleasure yesterday.

For my set, I was a little taken aback at first by how quiet the audience were – very attentive and polite.  Probably because it was…