WITH 30 years of playing and touring under his belt, including a recent successful performance at Mr Kyps alongside Lou Brown and Alex Roberts for part:three, the Purbeck singer songwriter releases his sixth album.

His late mother inspired the name of the longplayer and Frank delivers some powerfully retrospective lyrics and gentle melodies.

Normal Shade of Blue showcases Pete’s storytelling ability, while Open Your Heart and Waiting in the Wings are honest and filled with hope.

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