Biography:
Richard Anderson first came to the attention of producers of BBC Radio Scotland in the 2000’s receiving play, for EP’s I’m Not Getting Into Conversation and Just As I Am, on a number of shows, and from performing a live session on the station’s Celtic Connections programme.
Playing solo/acoustically, with harmonica, throughout the land at everywhere from King Tuts’ Wah Wah Hut to the Edinburgh Fringe and being Glasgow Songwriter’s Club Best Newcomer.
2007 saw the release of debut album Songs That Chose Me, produced by David Scott of The Pearlfishers which led to further radio play and favourable reviews.
Richard toured extensively to promote this album and opened for the likes of Boo Hewerdine, Peter Bruntnell, Michael Chapman, Kirsty McGee, Oh Susanna, Kieran Halpin and Dean Owens.
Richard re-launched his music career in 2024 and in a relatively short time has become regarded as one of the U.K’s finest upcoming solo artists with his outstanding live show that has already led to over 50 live bookings at independent venues. It is his exceptional finger-picking guitar style along with his captivating and literate songs and powerful, melodic vocal delivery that sets him apart from so many singer-songwriters.
Music/Videos: YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/richardandersonmusic
Another Summer Coming Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3rmYlz8uA
The Truth Of Our Lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKetqZJmUE
Just As I Am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbxZUK2pQ0s
Til I’ve Done Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmoqQK6lyK0
Discography:
Songs That Chose Me (2007) 12 track album CD/download produced by David Scott of The Pearlfishers
Up Before Dark (2013) 11 track album CD/download produced by Dave Randall of Faithless & Slovo
Flying Again (2026) new album being recorded in early 2026
Quotes: 'Sets packed with memorable songs' Glasgow Songwriter's Magazine
'Full of easy-going charm, plenty of great tunes' The Crack
'.....brings to mind Elvis Costello' R2 Magazine.
'.....a killer live show that's been winning fans across the U.K' The Hope, Windsor.
Contact information: Management : Mark Spall E-mail : spallmark@yahoo.co.uk Mobile : 07917 380972
Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/richardandersonuk