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New Music News - September 2026

David has released 2 new congregational songs this month.

The first is Rock And Defender, written the day after the tragic acc Big Church Festival.  "Our daughter Jess messaged to tell us that she was safe after the accident - when we called her she described how sad and confused everybody was, waiting to find out what was going to happen, but that people were gathering together spontaneously to pray and worship.  It was a horrible situation, but people responded by drawing near to God.  The next morning, this song came together, which is about declaring that God walks with us in every situation."

Rock And Defender is exclusively available to download on Bandcamp by clicking this link

Hands Raised High is a high energy praise song of gratitude to God's goodness.  "I've not written many up tempo congregational songs," David explained "but this one came together really quickly one morning, and I'm looking forward to hearing people sing it.


Hands Raised High is exclusively available to download on Bandcamp by clicking this link

Live at The Met Live EPs

The sold out launch concert for Family at The Met in Bury was recorded and is being released as a series of 4 EPs.


It was a really special evening, not only showcasing songs from Family, alongside fan favourites from David's back catalogue, but also featuring 2 previously unreleased hammer dulcimer tunes, which will appear on Volume 4.

The Live at The Met EPs are exclusively available to download via David's Bandcamp page, which is part of this website.  Click the button to check them out now:

Family Out Now

Family, David's 7th album is now available, either as a download only or as a physical CD (with download).

Get your copy now at: https://davidwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/family or click the button below:

Family Album Review

Gareth Williams of Desperately Lost City has reviewed Family and writes: 

"The accomplished strings player opens up this theme to encompass all kinds of permutations on a record that feels both inclusive and encouraging. Whether relationships, friendships, acquaintances, or strangers together through circumstance, the songs here all speak back to a foundation of love on which these connections rest; without which the definition of family could not truly exist."

You can read the full review here

New Album News

David has been in Cornerhouse Studios in early February (with Woodman Green collaborator Andy Green), putting the finishing touches on his next album: Family.

It's a collection of 13 songs celebrating the power of kindness and connection, with a country vibe.

The Doorkeeper Sessions: Overflow

The latest song of the Doorkeeper Sessions, Overflow, is released on January 16th 2024. 

Click here to listen to Overflow

The Doorkeeper Sessions

March 2023 sees the launch of The Doorkeeper Sessions - where David releases individual new congregational songs, along with a lyric video.  "Rather than build up an album of material over time, I want to release songs when they are fresh, catching what's on my heart, which other people might be able to connect with and use in their own times of worship," David explained.  

Alchemy

Alchemy - an album of original hammer dulcimer instrumentals, was released in July 2021. Order your CD at https://davidwoodman.bandcamp.com/album/alchemy

Sing Me A Memory

Sing Me A Memory celebrates the impact music and friendship has on those living with dementia. 

It was recorded over lockdown and features a dozen of David's musical family and friends, including Peter Wilson and Chip Bailey of Duke Special and Terl Bryant, session drummer for Iona, John Paul Jones and Graham Kendrick

All proceeds benefit singing groups supporting people living with dementia and their carers and it is only available by clicking: tiny url.com/singmeamemory  

 

Desert Songs

The Psalms in the Bible seem to cover a far wider & deeper subject matter than our modern worship services tend to feature.  Often the writer is declaring how hard life is, how desperate their situation, but ending on a note of praise, trust and hope - Psalm 31 for example.

In the Autumn of 2019 David conceived a project to be called Desert Songs; releasing a song or instrumental every month in 2020 - music for people struggling, lamenting, waiting, but still hoping.  Little did he know how much that would be needed by so many in that year.

Hymnal

David's album "Hymnal" was released in May 2019.

A collection of 10 new arrangements of classic hymns, with an emphasis on congregational singing.

Click on Music to find out more.

JOHN NuTTALL - Netherlands Tour

In May 2017 David accompanied John Nuttall on the first leg of his tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. 

They played concerts in Zwolle, Soeste and Den Haag, and had a fabulous time.

For more information about John's music, please visit www.johnnuttall.eu

"Comfort and Joy" - Christmas EP

David's Christmas EP: 3 new instrumental arrangements of classic Christmas Carols featuring hammer dulcimer and 2 sung adapted carols: "Joy to the World (God So Loved)" and "In The Land Of Promise" is available exclusively for download via his Bandcamp site. Click here or click MUSIC on the toolbar above to listen and buy.

 JOY To The World (God So Loved)" - Lyric Video

A lyric video for David's adapted version of the Isaac Watt's carol "Joy To The World" featuring a new chorus is now available on YouTube. Click here to watch it or look at all of David's videos by clicking VIDEOS on the toolbar above. 

TRAVELLERS' TALES - ANTHOLOGY

This album collects all 17 tracks from David's acoustic singer/songwriter EPs, remixed and remastered alongside 3 brand new songs.  It's available now via Bandcamp, Spotify and iTunes.

"These songs have taken me across the country and introduced me to wonderful new friends along the way. This album celebrates that." said David.

Click here to listen, download or buy a CD.

"OLD FRIENDS" BLUES E.P. 

David's blues-flavoured E.P. "Old Friends" features David's brother, Woody Woodman on drums, bassist Frank Brierley and long-time collaborator, Andy Green on keyboards.

"The blues is the music that inspired me as a teenager to play guitar and it's in my musical DNA." explained David.  "I've wanted to record some of my stuff with a blues band feel for years. In fact one of the songs, Bloodshot Blues was last performed as a teenager with my brother on drums, so I'm really pleased we've finally managed to record it."

Click here to listen and download.

"Make Your Home in My Heart" Video

The official lyric video for "Make Your Home In My Heart" from the LOOKING UP album has launched on YouTube. Click here to watch it or visit the VIDEOS page above.

If you enjoy it, please like and share it.

LOOKING UP REVIEWED

David's recent album "Looking Up" has received a great9/10 review by CrossRhythms. Click here to see the review in full.

LOOKING UP

David's album of newcongregational Praise and Worship songs "Looking Up" was released on Friday 17th July 2015. The album includes 12 new original songs written over the last 3 years and was recorded with Andy and Wendy Green at Cornerhouse Productions, Radcliffe, Manchester.

"The songs are all born out of times of personal and corporate worship and I really want people to be able to get closer to the Lord through them." said David. "There's a much fuller band sound on this album than I've had previously, but that's what the songs demanded."

You can listen to and download the album here. 

To order a CD, email us message David via his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davidwoodmanmusic

CONCERT/EVENTS

If you'd like David to lead worship at an event, perform a concert or play a recording session for a project, please get in touch via email