Gregson, Clive -& Liz Simcock-
Underwater Dancing
Clive Gregson was the founder of Any Trouble, and his songs have been recorded by Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kim Carnes, Claire Martin, Fairport Convention, and many more. The 1980s saw Clive's acclaimed partnership with Christine Collister, and his solo career since has been accorded similar accolades. Now in 2017 Clive has joined forces with London-based singer Liz Simcock and a full supporting band to create a brand-new album 'Underwater Dancing'. It was recorded at The Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, and engineered by John Wood (Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, etc). Clive's illustrious and varied career includes touring and recording with Richard Thompson, Nanci Griffith, Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine, Plainsong and Any Trouble, not to mention releasing 13 solo albums. In 2015 Clive asked Liz to join him in a UK tour, a chance to revisit some of the songs from Gregson & Collister days. Clive says, "Playing shows that celebrate a hugely enjoyable part of my musical career was well overdue. It had been a very long time since I performed many of those songs..." Liz was delighted to be asked, saying ... "I've always been a huge fan of Gregson & Collister and couldn't think of anything nicer to be invited to do. They were what got me into writing songs and I think it's a real privilege.