It is a while since I last wrote to you all. A lot has been going on at The Enid Home as we adapt to the uncertain future facing most professional bands.
I have learned over all these years that uncertainty often throws up unlooked-for benefits as well as unwanted setbacks. A time came when I decided to make friends with “uncertainty” and find the courage to walk those unknown paths through the woods.
Once I had accepted that no one can expect to be happy all the time I began to find happiness in unexpected places. That was more than thirty years ago. And here we are in uncharted territory, once again.
And Then There Were Three
The Enid is a unique band whose music will endure way beyond my lifetime; of that I am sure. With the current band members, we have regained a stability not seen since the 1980s because of the brotherly love that binds us.
Come walk with us. Plans are afoot and there is much to do.
Yours as ever
Robert John Godfrey
ALL THIS YEAR'S SHOWS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED
BUSH HALL LONDON
A rescheduled date for 2021 has yet to be fixed
THE MET THEATRE - BURY
Rescheduled for November 5th 2021
CRESCENT THEATRE - BIRMINGHAM
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
To be Rescheduled
ABOUT U
A Little Gift For The Curious
A highly successful concert sponsored by The Enidi took place last October at The Met Theatre in Bury, Gtr Manchester to launch the band's new album U. Now there is more to come. A new studio album in conception and a series of shows in 2020
Robert John Godfrey talks about U below. Get U Here
by Robert John Godfrey
The way I compose is "evolutionary", in the sense that I begin with a vision of what I want to say without knowing how or when the music will come to me, or how it will develop over time. I take a walk in the woods and wait to see where that journey leads. The vision I started with was one of Britain at the time of composing, a vision of what goes on beneath the things people tell themselves and say to each other.
When you add to that, the music and personality of Jason Ducker, I can say that together we have been on a truly unpredictable path. For those that are interested in the psychological, the specially commissioned artwork is the key to what U is really all about.
A special thanks to all our fans who have stuck with us during a turbulent and uncertain period in our recent past.
God willing, there is much more to come.
Track Names
1 In The Region of The Winter Star
2 Duplicity
3 Homily
4 Humours
5 A Peak In Darien
6 You (i) & (ii)
People & Places
Guitars & Bass: Jason Ducker
Keyboards: Robert John Godfrey
Drums & Percussion: Dave Storey
Music composed by Jason Ducker & Robert John Godfrey.
Engineered & Produced by Jason Ducker.
Mastered at The Lodge by Max Read
Photography by Paul Michael Hughes.
Cover painting by Alex Willmore.
Graphic Design is by Nathan McGregor.
Recorded and composed at The Lodge Studio, Northampton England and in Netzschkau, Germany.
Special thanks to:
Nick Willes for his unique musical gifts;
Antony Meadley for his generosity and for giving Jason and Robert the use of his house in Netzschkau;
Richard Booley, Uwe Beykuefner, and John Griffiths for all their help in past years;
Max Read, Duncan McLaughlan, Michael Lawrence and all the residents at The Lodge for their help.
On August 6th, 2017, fans flocked from around the world to celebrate the 70th birthday of The Enid’s legendary founder, Robert John Godfrey, held in Union Chapel, one of London’s most famous and hallowed live venues. The stained glass windows of the Chapel provided the perfect backdrop to the music of “one of the greatest composers this country has ever produced,” (Tommy Vance, on Radio 1’s Friday Rock Show)
The setlist was chosen by Robert John Godfrey, and featured many of his favourite songs and instrumental compositions from The Enid’s catalogue, spanning five decades; some of which had not been performed live in over thirty years.
RJG also treated his audience, or “fellow travellers”, as he addressed from the stage to a solo performance of his much-anticipated forthcoming album, HOMILY, from which he performed an excerpt during this show which is included exclusively on this album.
Backed by the next generation of Enid musicians, this is the sound of a reinvigorated Robert John Godfrey. The trio of lead guitarist Jason Ducker, keyboardist Zachary Bullock and drummer Dominic Tofield play with great subtlety and dexterity throughout.
If you are a member of The Enidi then you don't have to buy this record, for you it's completely free!!! and you will be able to pick up your free copy at the Convention - 17th March at The Black Prince, Northampton. If you can't make it we will send your copy after the convention. You can see here exactly what we have planned for you throughout the day, it's going to be a blast! Expect a raw side to the band, just like the very start of The Enid's life.
The band have chosen to premiere their new album at The Met in Bury (Greater Manchester) with a special concert to launching a new chapter in their long career.
Says Robert John Godfrey: “I did not expect to still be alive but here I am!”
Band Line up for the Met
Jason Ducker – Gtr & Vocals: Jason Ducker became the band’s permanent guitarist in 2007 and has appeared on every album and in every live performance since.
Robert John Godfrey – Keys & Vocals: Robert John Godfrey founded The Enid in 1973 whilst signed to Charisma Records. His previous work with progressive music giants, Barclay James Harvest coupled with formal training as a concert pianist at the Royal College of Music set the scene for this charismatic maverick composer’s adult life.
Tristan Mitchard – Keys, Pedals & Vocals: Tristan Mitchard originally trained as an organist and has a music degree from Oxford University. His twin passions are The Enid alongside his existing career as a pop singer-songwriter. He has been friends with the band for some years and it is intended that he will become a permanent member.
Dave Storey - Drums & Percussion: Dave Storey originally joined The Enid in 1974 as a non-permanent member. He has appeared on various recordings and toured extensively with the band since that time.
Nic Willes – Percussion, Bass and Vocals: Nic Willes has featured in many live appearances with The Enid since 2009.
The Enidi now has its own website at www.theenidi.org. Your username, password and personal information from the Enid site have been copied over to the new system, so you can still log on in the same way. We're still working on the content, but expect to have lots more to see as time goes on. We've been listening to your feedback and will be featuring the live streams from our new Wednesday live Facebook sessions amongst other things.
Paypal Subscription Cancellations
All Paypal subscriptions are linked to the website upon which they were created and this cannot be changed for security reasons. Because of this, we have cancelled all the existing automatic subscription payments. This does not mean that your membership has expired! Your membership will be active until the anniversary of your last payment, at which time you will receive an email inviting you to rejoin. We're sorry for the hassle, but we wanted to ensure that we kept everything secure and on the level.
How to Re-Join
We've tried to make this as simple as possible. Once you log in to www.theenidi.org, "My Enidi Account" will appear at the top right of the screen. Click this and you will see the option to renew your membership. While you're there, please take the time to check that we have your name and address details registered correctly so that we can send the annual gift when it's ready.
I hope this all makes sense. If not, you can contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01604 473722 and I'll help you out.
