Toote-Toote-Playlist
09 Nov 11

Toote Toote Web Playlist 3

It’s been a long time to not chat.   Have a listen to some of my favourite songs, from some albums that have really struck a chord. Spotify Playlist  

Moving-Changing
23 May 11

Sufjan

I went to see Sufjan Stevens on Thursday at the Manchester Apollo. He hasn’t played in the UK for about 5 years, and I didn’t catch him the last time

Your-Turn
09 Dec 10

Your Turn

This is a song that has been milling around on my laptop and I recently decided that it is sort of finished. It is a little whiny though. Anywhoo, give

Villagers at The Glee Club
02 Jun 10

Villagers live at The Glee Club

Last night I saw the band Villagers at The Glee Club in Birmingham. It was an outstanding set from some very talented folk

In-Your-Prime
31 May 10

In Your Prime

I’ve been working on a new album recently and have the first track finished, so here’s a sneak listen to ‘In Your Prime Pt 1′. It’s a little different to

Moving-Furniture
18 Apr 10

Moving Furniture

When I’m recording I find it difficult to keep things simple. I like layers and they are sometimes good to have. I watched Jools Holland last night and saw Villagers

Working-and-Videos
07 Mar 10

Working and Videos

Liars – Scissor on Vimeo. So, I bought a video camera at the end of January with the intention of being creative, but I’m not sure my creative extends beyond

Talking-Heads
24 Feb 10

Talking Heads

Every now and then, I have a catch-up session with an old love. Recently it’s been Talking Heads, which reminded me of a David Byrne solo song that I loved.

July Flame by Laura Veirs
01 Feb 10

Laura Veirs

So, I’m really looking forward to the new Joanna Newsom album, which is due here in the UK on the 22nd February. In the meantime I have discovered a great

Dark Was The Night
24 Jan 10

It’s the end of the year. What have I listened to?

So, everyone with a WordPress blog and a laptop has written lists featuring their favourite albums of the year/decade/millenium. To be honest, I really like these lists.  It helps me

1: Moving, Changing then Sleep album cover
05 Jan 10

The Music & Blog of Toote Toote

Have a listen to the songs. Leave a comment if you fancy. For booking or contact then please mail sam@tootetoote.com

Atlum Schema eating his dinner
24 Nov 09

Gig with Atlum Schema

I played my first solo gig in a while last Monday with Atlum Schema in Leamington Spa. Got there quite early so had time to indulge in the £2.99 pasta

My balcony in the rain in Birmingham
06 Nov 09

Welcome to Birmingham

So I have moved now and have a nice new flat somewhere near the centre Birmingham. It’s been raining a lot, even for England, but it’s all good

punchdrunklove
29 Oct 09

He Needs Me

Shelley Duvall – He Needs Me Think I’m going to cover this song at the gig on the 16th at the Jug and Jester, Leamington. I saw Popeye when I

Moving
29 Oct 09

Ready to move

I’m moving house in a few days to Birmingham City Centre. It’s quite weird (at least I think) to be 23 and not have lived in a city environment. I

14 Oct 09

Things I thought but did not say

Here’s the SoundCloud link to a new song. Toote Toote – Things I thought but did not say by tootetoote