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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
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Ross Muir
Independent Music Reviewer & Music Promotion
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"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and features by
Ross Muir
Independent Music Reviewer & Music Promotion
Freelance Writer
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Scottish contemporary rock quartet Anchor Lane have released a new single, 'Dead Run,' via R7 Records.
The single is taken from the band’s eagerly awaited debut album, Casino, released January 31st.
You can read FabricationsHQ’s feature review of Casino by clicking here.
'Dead Run,' a rugged rock track that touches on the subject of addiction, was written by the band and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty); Warwick who also lends backing vocals to the chorus. The music video was directed by James MacKenzie.
The single is taken from the band’s eagerly awaited debut album, Casino, released January 31st.
You can read FabricationsHQ’s feature review of Casino by clicking here.
'Dead Run,' a rugged rock track that touches on the subject of addiction, was written by the band and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty); Warwick who also lends backing vocals to the chorus. The music video was directed by James MacKenzie.
"When writing Dead Run, Ricky and I explored lyrics we had written about people in our lives who had struggled with addiction," says Anchor Lane’s lead singer and frontman Conor Gaffney.
"It was a special moment when we realised that we’d both written lyrics at different times which worked so well together and that really gave us a strong foundation to build on."
"For the video we wanted to touch on the subject matter of addiction but find a way to keep it a little lighter," explains lead guitarist Lawrence O’ Brien. "We came up with the idea of bringing it back to childhood, where the worst reliance you could have was on your beloved teddy bear. We enjoyed the idea of it being a problem that an adult hadn't outgrown. Throughout the video the problem gets bigger and harder to hide but in the end the character finds a way to escape it."
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"It was a special moment when we realised that we’d both written lyrics at different times which worked so well together and that really gave us a strong foundation to build on."
"For the video we wanted to touch on the subject matter of addiction but find a way to keep it a little lighter," explains lead guitarist Lawrence O’ Brien. "We came up with the idea of bringing it back to childhood, where the worst reliance you could have was on your beloved teddy bear. We enjoyed the idea of it being a problem that an adult hadn't outgrown. Throughout the video the problem gets bigger and harder to hide but in the end the character finds a way to escape it."
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Molly Karloff may well be dubbed as alt-rock but the Oxfordshire based three piece are more accurately one big, grungy slice of contemporary rock with alt rockin’ tendencies.
All of which can be heard on latest single 'She Said,' taken from their forthcoming EP Supernaturalation, which will be released on the 6th March through Roulette Media and distributed by Cargo.
The EP is available to pre-order from Friday 10th January via www.mollykarloff.co.uk/super-ep while the single, released 10th January, can be grabbed here: https://smarturl.it/MKSupernaturalation
All of which can be heard on latest single 'She Said,' taken from their forthcoming EP Supernaturalation, which will be released on the 6th March through Roulette Media and distributed by Cargo.
The EP is available to pre-order from Friday 10th January via www.mollykarloff.co.uk/super-ep while the single, released 10th January, can be grabbed here: https://smarturl.it/MKSupernaturalation
Since the release of their debut EP Dancing for Money in 2018 Molly Karloff have toured their fist and grunge pumping sound around various parts of the country, including packed venues across Oxfordshire and London’s Camden Town.
As the band continued to build momentum, they started to catch the attention of the press; that press attention then escalated on an international scale with Brazilian site, Rock Vibrations, and the US’s Rock-n-Review continuing the praise.
Back home singer-guitarist-songwriter Simon Guilliard was interviewed by Moshville Times while Manchester Rocks placed the band’s debut EP in their top 10 EPs of 2018.
Since making their presence on the UK rock scene known, Molly Karloff – Simon Guilliard, Dan Podbery (bass) and Jowie Adkins (drums) – have been busy in the studio recording the tracks that will form their second studio EP release, Supernaturalation.
The EP is also a precursor to the release of their debut album later in the year.
A 5-track EP, Supernaturalation captures the Molly Karloff hard rock sound with an added edge that gives a middle finger to numerous social issues with a sideways dig at hypocrisy in society.
In short, with attention-grabbing guitar riffs and catchy chorus lines, this is a belter of an EP.
Upcoming live dates:
27 February – Camden, The Black Heart - Molly Karloff, STD, Black Tree Vultures
6 March – Oxford, The Bullingdon - Ryders Creed, Molly Karloff, Black Tree Vultures
14 March – Stoke, The Rigger - Molly Karloff, STD
21 March – Bolton, The Alma - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
27 March – Doncaster, The Woolpack - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
28 March – Ipswich, The Smokehouse - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
5 April – Northampton, The King Billy - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
10 April – Colchester, The Soundhouse - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
11 April – Birmingham, Scruffy Murphy's - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze, Thirteen
17 April – Swansea, Hangar 18 - Molly Karloff, STD, Lynchwood
24 April – Norwich, B2 - Molly Karloff, STD, Lynchwood, The Self-Titled
30 May – Southampton, The Firehouse - Molly Karloff, STD
27 June – Hastings. The Carlisle - Toadfest
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As the band continued to build momentum, they started to catch the attention of the press; that press attention then escalated on an international scale with Brazilian site, Rock Vibrations, and the US’s Rock-n-Review continuing the praise.
Back home singer-guitarist-songwriter Simon Guilliard was interviewed by Moshville Times while Manchester Rocks placed the band’s debut EP in their top 10 EPs of 2018.
Since making their presence on the UK rock scene known, Molly Karloff – Simon Guilliard, Dan Podbery (bass) and Jowie Adkins (drums) – have been busy in the studio recording the tracks that will form their second studio EP release, Supernaturalation.
The EP is also a precursor to the release of their debut album later in the year.
A 5-track EP, Supernaturalation captures the Molly Karloff hard rock sound with an added edge that gives a middle finger to numerous social issues with a sideways dig at hypocrisy in society.
In short, with attention-grabbing guitar riffs and catchy chorus lines, this is a belter of an EP.
Upcoming live dates:
27 February – Camden, The Black Heart - Molly Karloff, STD, Black Tree Vultures
6 March – Oxford, The Bullingdon - Ryders Creed, Molly Karloff, Black Tree Vultures
14 March – Stoke, The Rigger - Molly Karloff, STD
21 March – Bolton, The Alma - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
27 March – Doncaster, The Woolpack - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
28 March – Ipswich, The Smokehouse - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
5 April – Northampton, The King Billy - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
10 April – Colchester, The Soundhouse - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze
11 April – Birmingham, Scruffy Murphy's - Molly Karloff, STD, Raze, Thirteen
17 April – Swansea, Hangar 18 - Molly Karloff, STD, Lynchwood
24 April – Norwich, B2 - Molly Karloff, STD, Lynchwood, The Self-Titled
30 May – Southampton, The Firehouse - Molly Karloff, STD
27 June – Hastings. The Carlisle - Toadfest
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Following their signing with the International Talent Booking agency (ITB) southern styled rockers Bad Touch have announced a spring tour of the UK through March and April of 2020 UK.
Tickets are now available from www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours
The twelve date tour includes shows in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and their hometown of Norwich; special guests across all dates are heavy rock n rollers Piston, who recently released their cover of Slade’s 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now' with an accompanying video that features appearances by members of Bad Touch among others (see next news item).
Bad Touch are currently recording their fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2018’s Shake A Leg, which was released via Marshall Records. It included the rock radio single 'Lift Your Head Up.'
Previous album, 2016’s Truth Be Told, was another critical success and featured the rock radio hit '99%.'
An extremely busy and hard-working band, Bad Touch have supported Skid Row, The Answer, King King, The Kentucky Headhunters, have played most of the UK’s festivals and conducted three headline tours of the UK.
Working with ITB they are now also taking steps to play mainland Europe with shows in Germany, France, Switzerland and Holland.
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Tickets are now available from www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours
The twelve date tour includes shows in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and their hometown of Norwich; special guests across all dates are heavy rock n rollers Piston, who recently released their cover of Slade’s 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now' with an accompanying video that features appearances by members of Bad Touch among others (see next news item).
Bad Touch are currently recording their fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2018’s Shake A Leg, which was released via Marshall Records. It included the rock radio single 'Lift Your Head Up.'
Previous album, 2016’s Truth Be Told, was another critical success and featured the rock radio hit '99%.'
An extremely busy and hard-working band, Bad Touch have supported Skid Row, The Answer, King King, The Kentucky Headhunters, have played most of the UK’s festivals and conducted three headline tours of the UK.
Working with ITB they are now also taking steps to play mainland Europe with shows in Germany, France, Switzerland and Holland.
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Voodoo Six, the critically acclaimed band renowned for driving, contemporary rock that carries an undercurrent of blues and big riffs, have partnered with Los Angeles based Explorer1 Music (E1).
They band also recently supported British Lion, featuring Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris.
Additionally, Voodoo Six will release Simulation Game (the second album featuring vocalist Nik Taylor-Stoakes) on March 6th, 2020, though Explorer1 Music.
The album, produced/ mixed by Tony Newton and mastered by Ade Emsley, is preceded by lead-off single and album opening number 'The Traveller.'
They band also recently supported British Lion, featuring Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris.
Additionally, Voodoo Six will release Simulation Game (the second album featuring vocalist Nik Taylor-Stoakes) on March 6th, 2020, though Explorer1 Music.
The album, produced/ mixed by Tony Newton and mastered by Ade Emsley, is preceded by lead-off single and album opening number 'The Traveller.'
"We’re incredibly proud of the new material and can’t wait for people to hear the new record and perform to fans across the world” says Voodoo Six founding member Tony Newton, continuing "Explorer1’s vision for the band and the unique support they bring, makes this all possible."
Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris commented: "I’ve been keeping an eye on Voodoo Six for a while now and they’ve produced a cracking new album with real promise. It’s great to support true British up and coming talent." The new album was recorded & mixed at Harris’ Barnyard Studio.
"Having watched the band develop for many years, it was natural for Voodoo Six to become a part of the E1 family" said Paul Woolnough, co-founder and CEO of Explorer 1. "Their passion to create great music has always been strong, and with Simulation Game we believe they have delivered the album that will take them to the next level."
Voodoo Six will be touring the world throughout 2020 to promote Simulation Game; the album can be pre-ordered now in digital download and CD digipack here:
https://smarturl.it/VoodooSix and at www.explorer1music.com/shop
Voodoo Six – Simulation Game – released March 6th 2020
Track listing: The Traveller; Gone Forever; Liar and a Thief; Inherit My Shadow; Last to Know; Lost; Never Beyond Repair; Brake; Control; One of Us
Nik Taylor-Stoakes – vocals; Matt Pearce & Tom Gentry – guitars; Tony Newton – bass; Joe Lazarus - drums
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Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris commented: "I’ve been keeping an eye on Voodoo Six for a while now and they’ve produced a cracking new album with real promise. It’s great to support true British up and coming talent." The new album was recorded & mixed at Harris’ Barnyard Studio.
"Having watched the band develop for many years, it was natural for Voodoo Six to become a part of the E1 family" said Paul Woolnough, co-founder and CEO of Explorer 1. "Their passion to create great music has always been strong, and with Simulation Game we believe they have delivered the album that will take them to the next level."
Voodoo Six will be touring the world throughout 2020 to promote Simulation Game; the album can be pre-ordered now in digital download and CD digipack here:
https://smarturl.it/VoodooSix and at www.explorer1music.com/shop
Voodoo Six – Simulation Game – released March 6th 2020
Track listing: The Traveller; Gone Forever; Liar and a Thief; Inherit My Shadow; Last to Know; Lost; Never Beyond Repair; Brake; Control; One of Us
Nik Taylor-Stoakes – vocals; Matt Pearce & Tom Gentry – guitars; Tony Newton – bass; Joe Lazarus - drums
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Sons Of Apollo, featuring former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big) and Jeff Scott Soto (solo, ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force) will release their second studio album MMXX on January 17th on InsideOutMusic/Sony.
The album, follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut Psychotic Symphony, will be available as a standard CD, Limited Edition 2 CD package (which includes instrumental mixes and a cappella excerpts), 2 LP + CD package and on all digital formats.
Pre-orders are available now at https://soa.lnk.to/MMXX
Digital pre-orders on iTunes & Amazon receiving an immediate download of opening track 'Goodbye Divinity.'
Meanwhile the latest single to be lifted from the album, 'Fall to Ascend,' has just been released...
The album, follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut Psychotic Symphony, will be available as a standard CD, Limited Edition 2 CD package (which includes instrumental mixes and a cappella excerpts), 2 LP + CD package and on all digital formats.
Pre-orders are available now at https://soa.lnk.to/MMXX
Digital pre-orders on iTunes & Amazon receiving an immediate download of opening track 'Goodbye Divinity.'
Meanwhile the latest single to be lifted from the album, 'Fall to Ascend,' has just been released...
"Stylistically, we have followed the same path as the debut" says Mike Portnoy, "but we feel that it has come out stronger, simply because we know one another better. Psychotic Symphony was the first time the five of us had worked together, so there was bound to be an air of experimentation happening.
Now, we can draw on having the experience not only of recording that album, but also of touring together a lot. And now there is clearly a lot more obvious chemistry going on."
Adds Derek Sherinian "Each member of this band has their own signature sound on their instrument, and when you put all of this together what you get is a wonderful five-headed beast.
It makes this a sonically special band, which is definitely what comes across on MMXX. You can hear odd time signatures and amazingly crazy performances here.
Overall, we've been satisfyingly more adventurous this time than we were before, and I know people are sure to love what we've done."
MMXX contains eight tracks, including 16 minute closing number, 'New World Today.'
Of the song, Portnoy says "This one has elements similar to 'Opus Maximus' and 'Labyrinth' on the previous album. It has some insane, brilliant instrumental moments, which I am sure the fans will love!"
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Now, we can draw on having the experience not only of recording that album, but also of touring together a lot. And now there is clearly a lot more obvious chemistry going on."
Adds Derek Sherinian "Each member of this band has their own signature sound on their instrument, and when you put all of this together what you get is a wonderful five-headed beast.
It makes this a sonically special band, which is definitely what comes across on MMXX. You can hear odd time signatures and amazingly crazy performances here.
Overall, we've been satisfyingly more adventurous this time than we were before, and I know people are sure to love what we've done."
MMXX contains eight tracks, including 16 minute closing number, 'New World Today.'
Of the song, Portnoy says "This one has elements similar to 'Opus Maximus' and 'Labyrinth' on the previous album. It has some insane, brilliant instrumental moments, which I am sure the fans will love!"
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Saxon frontman Biff Byford will release his debut solo album School of Hard Knocks on 21st February on Silver Lining Music.
Biff Byford isn’t just an acclaimed and renowned heavy metal singer; he has earned the right to be considered a true heavy metal bard.
On School of Hard Knocks Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul, but also investigates the Middle Ages and Medieval history amongst other subjects.
"I’m singing about my past of course and about things I like, but mostly I wanted it to reflect me, my personality and my life," says Biff. "Song-wise it’s more diverse and not just focused on heavy metal.
I wanted it to be a slice of the music I like, from metal, to rock ‘n’ roll. I’m a guy who’s just as happy listening to Metallica or Judy Garland, because as long as it’s great and entertains me, then what more do I need?"
"One of my favourite is 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' which is quite prog metal and I love that," continues Biff "I’m a big prog rock fan and was a huge fan of YES back in the day.
There’s a version of 'Throw Down the Sword' by Wishbone Ash; the reason I did that was because it was the first song I ever heard that was anything to do with history in the sense of battles and war, and was really the thing which started me on the road to writing historically-driven songs."
Another cover also features – a version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic 'Scarborough Fair,' where Biff Byford and Fredrik Åkesson (from Opeth) have created a new arrangement.
"It’s a traditional medieval song, and the story goes that Paul Simon happened to hear somebody playing it in Whitby; but I wanted something which represented Yorkshire and it is a Yorkshire folk song, so we tried a new arrangement which made it a little heavier, and it works really well."
All of which means you’ll get to know Biff Byford supremely well over the eleven tracks that comprise the album, from the spoken word introduction of 'Inquisitor' (with its stoic, poetic take on the Spanish Inquisition) to the autobiographical, old-school Wheels of Steel era thrust of the title track...
Biff Byford isn’t just an acclaimed and renowned heavy metal singer; he has earned the right to be considered a true heavy metal bard.
On School of Hard Knocks Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul, but also investigates the Middle Ages and Medieval history amongst other subjects.
"I’m singing about my past of course and about things I like, but mostly I wanted it to reflect me, my personality and my life," says Biff. "Song-wise it’s more diverse and not just focused on heavy metal.
I wanted it to be a slice of the music I like, from metal, to rock ‘n’ roll. I’m a guy who’s just as happy listening to Metallica or Judy Garland, because as long as it’s great and entertains me, then what more do I need?"
"One of my favourite is 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' which is quite prog metal and I love that," continues Biff "I’m a big prog rock fan and was a huge fan of YES back in the day.
There’s a version of 'Throw Down the Sword' by Wishbone Ash; the reason I did that was because it was the first song I ever heard that was anything to do with history in the sense of battles and war, and was really the thing which started me on the road to writing historically-driven songs."
Another cover also features – a version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic 'Scarborough Fair,' where Biff Byford and Fredrik Åkesson (from Opeth) have created a new arrangement.
"It’s a traditional medieval song, and the story goes that Paul Simon happened to hear somebody playing it in Whitby; but I wanted something which represented Yorkshire and it is a Yorkshire folk song, so we tried a new arrangement which made it a little heavier, and it works really well."
All of which means you’ll get to know Biff Byford supremely well over the eleven tracks that comprise the album, from the spoken word introduction of 'Inquisitor' (with its stoic, poetic take on the Spanish Inquisition) to the autobiographical, old-school Wheels of Steel era thrust of the title track...
School of Hard Knocks was produced by Biff Byford and features a band line-up of Biff Byford, Fredrik Åkesson (guitars), Christian Lundqvist (drums) and Gus Macricostas (bass – Byford also contributes bass parts).
Guest appearances include Phil Campbell (Motörhead/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons), Alex Holzwart (Rhapsody of Fire), Nick Barker (Voices), Dave Kemp (Wayward Sons) and Nibbs Carter (Saxon).
Biff Byford is also planning some live event shows next year, which will break new ground:
"I’m going to do a words-and-music tour in small venues; the first part will be me in conversation with the audience about anything really, from my recent heart attack to sex, drugs, rock n roll, old times, new times, friends, enemies and whatever anyone wants to chat about... Then bringing out a band and playing some new songs, covers and maybe end with a Saxon song or two. I’m still working out the details, but it’s a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time and one which I don’t think has been done in hard rock before."
Pre-order School of Hard Knocks on CD, Vinyl, Digital formats and special bundles:
http://hyperurl.co/SchoolOfHardKnocks
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Guest appearances include Phil Campbell (Motörhead/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons), Alex Holzwart (Rhapsody of Fire), Nick Barker (Voices), Dave Kemp (Wayward Sons) and Nibbs Carter (Saxon).
Biff Byford is also planning some live event shows next year, which will break new ground:
"I’m going to do a words-and-music tour in small venues; the first part will be me in conversation with the audience about anything really, from my recent heart attack to sex, drugs, rock n roll, old times, new times, friends, enemies and whatever anyone wants to chat about... Then bringing out a band and playing some new songs, covers and maybe end with a Saxon song or two. I’m still working out the details, but it’s a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time and one which I don’t think has been done in hard rock before."
Pre-order School of Hard Knocks on CD, Vinyl, Digital formats and special bundles:
http://hyperurl.co/SchoolOfHardKnocks
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Black Swan, the rock super group featuring vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) have just released a video for 'Shake the World,' the title track from their forthcoming debut album...
Released on Frontiers Music on February 14th 2020, Shake The World is an aptly titled romp of powerful hard rock that is not simply the sum of its parts, but a powerful rock ‘n roll machine.
"Shooting the video for Shake the World was a blast," says Matt Starr. "Shot in Los Angeles over the course of two days, it was similar to recording the record, everything was very organic and comfortable.
That’s the advantage of working with guys who have so much experience. There’s not too much discussion going on. Everybody knows what to do, we just get to work and do it!"
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"Shooting the video for Shake the World was a blast," says Matt Starr. "Shot in Los Angeles over the course of two days, it was similar to recording the record, everything was very organic and comfortable.
That’s the advantage of working with guys who have so much experience. There’s not too much discussion going on. Everybody knows what to do, we just get to work and do it!"
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Renowned American singer-guitarist Eric Gales will be on tour in the UK in May & June of 2020; the dates follow, and support, his latest album The Bookends, which was released earlier in 2019.
Tickets now available via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Eric-Gales
Eric Gales will have two very special British blues guests for the shows.
Ben Poole, who will releases his live album Ben Poole Trio /// Live ’19 on 31st January, will play on the dates at the Leeds Brudenell Social Club (May 30th) and the Glasgow Oran Mor (June 1st).
Joining Eric Gales for all other dates is Danny Bryant, who recently released his eleventh studio album Means of Escape.
The Bookends was released via Provogue/Mascot Label Group; the album features collaborations with B. Slade, Doyle Bramhall II and Beth Hart.
The challenge for making The Bookends was, for Eric Gales, to challenge himself.
"As a guitar player it’s been established that I can play a little bit, just a little bit," he smiles.
But for this album he not only wanted to push himself as a musician, but also as a vocalist, to build up his vocal discography. "What spearheaded that was the artists that I have on the record..."
Three-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award winning vocalist B. Slade appears on two songs, ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ and bonus track ‘Pedal to the Metal.’
"When he came in during pre-production and we were writing, it was so intense. At first, I was a little afraid to sing in front of this guy, because this is what this dude does, he’s a phenomenal person and he just brought it out of me."
Eric Clapton’s right-hand man Doyle Bramhall II features on the triumphant slow soul-blues ‘Southpaw Serenade’, while powerhouse vocalist Beth Hart joins Gales on a rousing rendition of ‘With A Little Help from My Friends.’
"Why that song? Well we both have similar stories," says Eric Gales, continuing: "we’re survivors you know, drug addiction and her from depression. If you’ve got the right support and you can have help from your friends, it will all be awesome. It is such a powerful piece."
Tickets now available via www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Eric-Gales
Eric Gales will have two very special British blues guests for the shows.
Ben Poole, who will releases his live album Ben Poole Trio /// Live ’19 on 31st January, will play on the dates at the Leeds Brudenell Social Club (May 30th) and the Glasgow Oran Mor (June 1st).
Joining Eric Gales for all other dates is Danny Bryant, who recently released his eleventh studio album Means of Escape.
The Bookends was released via Provogue/Mascot Label Group; the album features collaborations with B. Slade, Doyle Bramhall II and Beth Hart.
The challenge for making The Bookends was, for Eric Gales, to challenge himself.
"As a guitar player it’s been established that I can play a little bit, just a little bit," he smiles.
But for this album he not only wanted to push himself as a musician, but also as a vocalist, to build up his vocal discography. "What spearheaded that was the artists that I have on the record..."
Three-time Grammy-nominated and Emmy Award winning vocalist B. Slade appears on two songs, ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ and bonus track ‘Pedal to the Metal.’
"When he came in during pre-production and we were writing, it was so intense. At first, I was a little afraid to sing in front of this guy, because this is what this dude does, he’s a phenomenal person and he just brought it out of me."
Eric Clapton’s right-hand man Doyle Bramhall II features on the triumphant slow soul-blues ‘Southpaw Serenade’, while powerhouse vocalist Beth Hart joins Gales on a rousing rendition of ‘With A Little Help from My Friends.’
"Why that song? Well we both have similar stories," says Eric Gales, continuing: "we’re survivors you know, drug addiction and her from depression. If you’ve got the right support and you can have help from your friends, it will all be awesome. It is such a powerful piece."
Eric Gales’ story is an incredible one.
He was a child prodigy, releasing his debut album in 1991 as a 16-year-old on Elektra Records.
The Eric Gales Band was the first of what became ten studio albums for major labels through an acclaimed career (to date he has released twenty albums when including live releases and collaborative projects).
Eric Gales has also battled drink and drug issues and spent time in jail in 2009 for possession of drugs and a weapon (Gales proudly tells his story every night before every show).
Now over two years sober he is creating some of the best music he has ever made.
"One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world" – Joe Bonamassa
"Absolutely incredible" – Carlos Santana
"How Eric Gales isn’t the hugest name in rock guitar is a total mystery" – Dave Navarro
"This guy could be the best player on Earth" – Mark Tremonti
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He was a child prodigy, releasing his debut album in 1991 as a 16-year-old on Elektra Records.
The Eric Gales Band was the first of what became ten studio albums for major labels through an acclaimed career (to date he has released twenty albums when including live releases and collaborative projects).
Eric Gales has also battled drink and drug issues and spent time in jail in 2009 for possession of drugs and a weapon (Gales proudly tells his story every night before every show).
Now over two years sober he is creating some of the best music he has ever made.
"One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world" – Joe Bonamassa
"Absolutely incredible" – Carlos Santana
"How Eric Gales isn’t the hugest name in rock guitar is a total mystery" – Dave Navarro
"This guy could be the best player on Earth" – Mark Tremonti
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Renowned metal act Anvil have just released their new single & lyric video for 'Nabbed In Nebraska,' taken from forthcoming album Legal At Last which will be released on AFM Records on 14th February.
The album will be available as digipak CD, digital, black vinyl and limited coloured vinyl.
Anvil make no excuses for the title of the new single – the band got busted, back then, when touring in Nebraska and this is what the song, along with its driving, mid-tempo groove, is all about…
The album will be available as digipak CD, digital, black vinyl and limited coloured vinyl.
Anvil make no excuses for the title of the new single – the band got busted, back then, when touring in Nebraska and this is what the song, along with its driving, mid-tempo groove, is all about…
When it comes to endurance, commitment and a thoroughly down-to-earth attitude, Anvil are the measure of all things.
Like few other metal acts, the band (founding members Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow (vocals, guitars) and Robb Reiner (drums) along with bassist Chris Robertson) have earned their laurels though blood, sweat and tears.
Since their 2009 documentary film The Story Of Anvil, which revealed the unvarnished truth about the music industry, the world has been aware that the day-to-day life of most musicians isn’t MTV Awards, Grammy ceremonies, red carpets, champagne and caviar but energy-sapping tours with little sleep, junk food and meagre earnings. Yet these difficult conditions have made Anvil what they are today.
Legal At Last is an impressive new statement by a band that stands for the same values in 2020 as it did when it was first launched in the autumn of 1978.
This new album is also very special to Anvil - "Legal At Last is mainly about two things," Robb Reiner explains, pointing to the cover artwork with a grin. "We celebrate the legalisation of the Anvil bong because Canada changed its marijuana laws last year, which means we no longer sail close to the wind all the time. That’s why the album title announces that Anvil are legal at last!"
"Our fans have always known that, but the public at large treated us like criminals for a long time." Steve Kudlow then adds. "Legal At Last is our way of telling the public 'It’s okay, Anvil are okay, you’re allowed to like us at last!'"
Kudlow is referring to songs which highlight Anvil’s great creative power, be it the steam hammer flair of the title track, the critical undertones of 'Plastic In Paradise', the doomy orientation of songs such as 'Said And Done' and ‘Gasoline’ or fast and hard numbers ‘No Time’, ‘Chemtrails’ and ‘Food For The Vulture.’
Like its predecessors, Anvil Is Anvil (2016) and Pounding The Pavement (2018), Legal At Last was produced by Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer. The album was mixed and engineered by Jörg Uken at his Soundlodge studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany.
ANVIL UK Tour Dates, March 2020:
4th Bannermans, Edinburgh
5th Flowerpot, Derby
6th Tivoli, Buckley
7th Nightrain, Bradford
8th Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
9th Academy3, Manchester
11th Limelight 2, Belfast
12th Voodoo Lounge, Dublin
13th Queens Hall, Nuneaton
14th Lantern, Halifax
15th Cobblestones, Bridgwater
17th Level 3, Swindon
18th Exchange, Bristol
19th The Haunt, Brighton
20th The 1865, Southampton
21st O2 Academy, Islington
22nd Y Llew Coch & Y Plas Machynlleth
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Like few other metal acts, the band (founding members Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow (vocals, guitars) and Robb Reiner (drums) along with bassist Chris Robertson) have earned their laurels though blood, sweat and tears.
Since their 2009 documentary film The Story Of Anvil, which revealed the unvarnished truth about the music industry, the world has been aware that the day-to-day life of most musicians isn’t MTV Awards, Grammy ceremonies, red carpets, champagne and caviar but energy-sapping tours with little sleep, junk food and meagre earnings. Yet these difficult conditions have made Anvil what they are today.
Legal At Last is an impressive new statement by a band that stands for the same values in 2020 as it did when it was first launched in the autumn of 1978.
This new album is also very special to Anvil - "Legal At Last is mainly about two things," Robb Reiner explains, pointing to the cover artwork with a grin. "We celebrate the legalisation of the Anvil bong because Canada changed its marijuana laws last year, which means we no longer sail close to the wind all the time. That’s why the album title announces that Anvil are legal at last!"
"Our fans have always known that, but the public at large treated us like criminals for a long time." Steve Kudlow then adds. "Legal At Last is our way of telling the public 'It’s okay, Anvil are okay, you’re allowed to like us at last!'"
Kudlow is referring to songs which highlight Anvil’s great creative power, be it the steam hammer flair of the title track, the critical undertones of 'Plastic In Paradise', the doomy orientation of songs such as 'Said And Done' and ‘Gasoline’ or fast and hard numbers ‘No Time’, ‘Chemtrails’ and ‘Food For The Vulture.’
Like its predecessors, Anvil Is Anvil (2016) and Pounding The Pavement (2018), Legal At Last was produced by Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer. The album was mixed and engineered by Jörg Uken at his Soundlodge studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany.
ANVIL UK Tour Dates, March 2020:
4th Bannermans, Edinburgh
5th Flowerpot, Derby
6th Tivoli, Buckley
7th Nightrain, Bradford
8th Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
9th Academy3, Manchester
11th Limelight 2, Belfast
12th Voodoo Lounge, Dublin
13th Queens Hall, Nuneaton
14th Lantern, Halifax
15th Cobblestones, Bridgwater
17th Level 3, Swindon
18th Exchange, Bristol
19th The Haunt, Brighton
20th The 1865, Southampton
21st O2 Academy, Islington
22nd Y Llew Coch & Y Plas Machynlleth
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Swedish heavy melodic rockers H.E.A.T recently announced three dates in the UK in May 2020 as part of a larger tour in support of new studio album, H.E.A.T II
The shows will be four band bills featuring H.E.A.T with UK melodic rockers Vega, noted Scottish contemporary rock-metal outfit Mason Hill and a leading light in the New Wave of British Classic Rock movement, Collateral
Tickets for all three shows are on sale now via https://myticket.co.uk/artists/heat
H.E.A.T’s forthcoming studio album, 'H.E.A.T II,' will be released on Friday 21st February 2020.
Pre-orders can be taken here: https://heat.lnk.to/Heat-II
The album, which will be available as CD Digipak, Vinyl and Digital, is the first album to be produced entirely by the band (keyboardist Jona Tee and guitarist Dave Dalone are the producers).
This album is a return to the band’s beginnings while redefining the raw, high-energy H.E.A.T sound of classic rock coolness and rock and roll confidence - "This is what we would sound like if we made a debut album 2019, hence the title" say the band.
The first single 'One By One' gave a sonic glimpse into what is to come for the new album; it was followed by a second single 'Rise' that, as the band explains, is "about uniting and rebelling against the powers that be. Whatever that may be is subjective to the listener."
The shows will be four band bills featuring H.E.A.T with UK melodic rockers Vega, noted Scottish contemporary rock-metal outfit Mason Hill and a leading light in the New Wave of British Classic Rock movement, Collateral
Tickets for all three shows are on sale now via https://myticket.co.uk/artists/heat
H.E.A.T’s forthcoming studio album, 'H.E.A.T II,' will be released on Friday 21st February 2020.
Pre-orders can be taken here: https://heat.lnk.to/Heat-II
The album, which will be available as CD Digipak, Vinyl and Digital, is the first album to be produced entirely by the band (keyboardist Jona Tee and guitarist Dave Dalone are the producers).
This album is a return to the band’s beginnings while redefining the raw, high-energy H.E.A.T sound of classic rock coolness and rock and roll confidence - "This is what we would sound like if we made a debut album 2019, hence the title" say the band.
The first single 'One By One' gave a sonic glimpse into what is to come for the new album; it was followed by a second single 'Rise' that, as the band explains, is "about uniting and rebelling against the powers that be. Whatever that may be is subjective to the listener."
H.E.A.T is:
Erik Grönwall (vocals), Dave Dalone (guitars), Jimmy Jay (bass), Jona Tee (keyboards), Don Crash (drums).
H.E.A.T UK Dates 2020 (with Vega, Mason Hill & Collateral)
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill - Thursday 28th May
London, The Garage - Friday 29th May
Swansea, Patti Pavilion - Saturday 30th May
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Erik Grönwall (vocals), Dave Dalone (guitars), Jimmy Jay (bass), Jona Tee (keyboards), Don Crash (drums).
H.E.A.T UK Dates 2020 (with Vega, Mason Hill & Collateral)
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill - Thursday 28th May
London, The Garage - Friday 29th May
Swansea, Patti Pavilion - Saturday 30th May
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After a three year absence roots & soul vocalist Jo Harman recently returned to the recording studio; the beautifully voiced singer cut an entirely unedited set, aptly entitled Signature Soul, reflecting the inimitable nature of her work as a vocalist and song writing artist.
What everyone played and sung in the moment is what you hear on Signature Soul – no fixing or editing, with little or no separation between the players involved, singer included.
A three take session, Jo Harman and the four piece band used Take One as the run through and to come up with some parts for the players; Take Two was the test run and Take Three was the recording.
You can preview the results on the mini-documentary video of the session...
What everyone played and sung in the moment is what you hear on Signature Soul – no fixing or editing, with little or no separation between the players involved, singer included.
A three take session, Jo Harman and the four piece band used Take One as the run through and to come up with some parts for the players; Take Two was the test run and Take Three was the recording.
You can preview the results on the mini-documentary video of the session...
Signature Soul, a live in the studio recording by Jo Harman and the Funkestra House Band, recorded at Masterlink studios, Surrey.
Official release spring of 2020 (tbc) in Vinyl, CD/DVD (Including videos of each song and mini documentary) and CD only.
Produced by Jo Harman and Stefan Redtenbacher
Pre-order details: www.joharman.com/shop
Jo Harman – vocals
Stefan Redtenbacher – bass, bandleader
Mike Outram – guitar, backing vocals
Ross Stanley – Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes
Mike Sturgis – drums, percussion
James Welch – backing vocals
Track Listing:
Don't Let Me Down (Lennon - McCartney)
Keep You Guessing (Harman - McEwan)
The Angel Leaves Her Watermark (Wood)
Say That You Want Me (Harman - Davies)
Loving Arms (Jans)
Jo Harman - confirmed 2020 shows
22nd January - Under The Bridge, London (co-headliner with Mike Farris for London Blues Month)
23rd January - Silsden Town Hall, Yorkshire
25th January - Cornerstone Arts, Didcot Oxfordshire
31st January - Anvil Arts, Basingstoke
5th March - Spring Theatre, Hampshire
7th March - Theatre On The Steps, Bridnorth, West Midlands
"Jo Harman mixes intimate ballads, energetic rock, soul, blues, acoustic and gospel, brought together by the magic of a music that is at once classic, innovative and timeless."
- Le Voix Du Nord, French Newspaper
"How vocally striking is Jo Harman? If Judie Tzuke did roots/ soul it’s hard to conceive of it being any better than this. Such comparisons however are becoming redundant because Jo Harman is a singer with her own voice – and plenty to say."
- FabricationsHQ
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Official release spring of 2020 (tbc) in Vinyl, CD/DVD (Including videos of each song and mini documentary) and CD only.
Produced by Jo Harman and Stefan Redtenbacher
Pre-order details: www.joharman.com/shop
Jo Harman – vocals
Stefan Redtenbacher – bass, bandleader
Mike Outram – guitar, backing vocals
Ross Stanley – Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes
Mike Sturgis – drums, percussion
James Welch – backing vocals
Track Listing:
Don't Let Me Down (Lennon - McCartney)
Keep You Guessing (Harman - McEwan)
The Angel Leaves Her Watermark (Wood)
Say That You Want Me (Harman - Davies)
Loving Arms (Jans)
Jo Harman - confirmed 2020 shows
22nd January - Under The Bridge, London (co-headliner with Mike Farris for London Blues Month)
23rd January - Silsden Town Hall, Yorkshire
25th January - Cornerstone Arts, Didcot Oxfordshire
31st January - Anvil Arts, Basingstoke
5th March - Spring Theatre, Hampshire
7th March - Theatre On The Steps, Bridnorth, West Midlands
"Jo Harman mixes intimate ballads, energetic rock, soul, blues, acoustic and gospel, brought together by the magic of a music that is at once classic, innovative and timeless."
- Le Voix Du Nord, French Newspaper
"How vocally striking is Jo Harman? If Judie Tzuke did roots/ soul it’s hard to conceive of it being any better than this. Such comparisons however are becoming redundant because Jo Harman is a singer with her own voice – and plenty to say."
- FabricationsHQ
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Eddie Martin’s new album Thirst is well named, given the unquenching appetite the British blues musician, singer and songwriter has for his passion – 200 published songs thus far and now studio album number twelve.
It’s also musically reconfirms Eddie Martin’s drive and determination to continue to deliver while getting better each time around.
Thirst is a collective repertoire of blues boogie, mambo, funk, shuffles, slow blues and a surprise or two.
Lyrically, Eddie Martin runs the gamut of extremes from the humorous 'Sewn Up' ("If nip and tuck doesn’t change our luck, we get some more if we’ve got the bucks") to the thought provoking, as heard on 'Free Man Blues,' a homeless war-vet’s take on Freedom ("you know that freedoms deep, it’s not just a simple treat,
it talks of others that you might not meet, who had theirs stolen in their sleep."
Other standout tracks include the eight minute 'Like Water,' dark, seven minute blues rumba 'Frozen Lake' (Ry Cooder slide meets Nick Cave poetry) and the mid-tempo blues harp and boogie of single, 'One Man Band'...
It’s also musically reconfirms Eddie Martin’s drive and determination to continue to deliver while getting better each time around.
Thirst is a collective repertoire of blues boogie, mambo, funk, shuffles, slow blues and a surprise or two.
Lyrically, Eddie Martin runs the gamut of extremes from the humorous 'Sewn Up' ("If nip and tuck doesn’t change our luck, we get some more if we’ve got the bucks") to the thought provoking, as heard on 'Free Man Blues,' a homeless war-vet’s take on Freedom ("you know that freedoms deep, it’s not just a simple treat,
it talks of others that you might not meet, who had theirs stolen in their sleep."
Other standout tracks include the eight minute 'Like Water,' dark, seven minute blues rumba 'Frozen Lake' (Ry Cooder slide meets Nick Cave poetry) and the mid-tempo blues harp and boogie of single, 'One Man Band'...
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Kent based rock and roll quartet Collateral are set to release their eponymous debut album on February 21, 2020. The album is released by Roulette Media Records and distributed worldwide through Cargo.
The album is available for pre-order now from www.collateralofficial.com
When fans pre-order the album they will automatically get a free MP3 download of 'Lullaby: Live at The Blackheart' recorded in Camden Town, London earlier this year.
Collateral are also special guests on Jared James Nichols’ February and March 2020 UK tour.
Tickets are available from www.collateralofficial.com/live-dates.html
Collateral have been busy since the release of their debut EP 4 Shots! which was released in 2018 and featured the single 'Midnight Queen' (which will also appear on the debut album).
After the release of the EP the band won a Camden Rocks Festival competition to play the main stage at the Electric Ballroom on June 1, 2019. A few months later, they won a competition between 40 bands at the Ramblin’ Man Rumble to play the Rising Stage at the Ramblin’ Man Fair festival.
One of their most exciting achievements in 2019 was when they won a competition to support Jon Bon Jovi on his Runaway to Paradise Mediterranean Cruise in August; they followed up on those festival and event appearances with the release of the single 'Mr. Big Shot.'
The album is available for pre-order now from www.collateralofficial.com
When fans pre-order the album they will automatically get a free MP3 download of 'Lullaby: Live at The Blackheart' recorded in Camden Town, London earlier this year.
Collateral are also special guests on Jared James Nichols’ February and March 2020 UK tour.
Tickets are available from www.collateralofficial.com/live-dates.html
Collateral have been busy since the release of their debut EP 4 Shots! which was released in 2018 and featured the single 'Midnight Queen' (which will also appear on the debut album).
After the release of the EP the band won a Camden Rocks Festival competition to play the main stage at the Electric Ballroom on June 1, 2019. A few months later, they won a competition between 40 bands at the Ramblin’ Man Rumble to play the Rising Stage at the Ramblin’ Man Fair festival.
One of their most exciting achievements in 2019 was when they won a competition to support Jon Bon Jovi on his Runaway to Paradise Mediterranean Cruise in August; they followed up on those festival and event appearances with the release of the single 'Mr. Big Shot.'
Collateral have been tight-lipped about the new songs but front man Angelo Tristan has hinted at just what the fans can expect:
"We wanted to stay away from the normal rules that apply to what you can and cannot put on an album" commented Tristan, continuing that "the album contains all of our inspirations, and nothing has been diluted. I’m very influenced by country music which is evident in the song About This Boy.
Jack is heavily influenced by 80’s rock on tracks like Mr. Big Shot and Promiseland. One of the more Southern style tracks on the album is Merry-Go-Round. It’s a reflection of Todd’s inspiration from bands that include Black Stone Cherry and Cadillac Three. Our drummer, Ben, comes from a far heavier metal background which really gives the songs their powerful edge.
The recording of this album was an amazing experience and I hope the fans will share the same excitement we had when we made the album.”
Collateral
Ben Atkinson (drums)
Todd Winger (guitar)
Angelo Tristan (vocals, guitar)
Jack Bentley-Smith (bass)
Track listing:
1. Mr. Big Shot; Promiseland; Merry Go Round; In it For Love; Lullaby; Midnight Queen; Get Back to You; Won’t Stop Me Dreaming; About This Boy.
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"We wanted to stay away from the normal rules that apply to what you can and cannot put on an album" commented Tristan, continuing that "the album contains all of our inspirations, and nothing has been diluted. I’m very influenced by country music which is evident in the song About This Boy.
Jack is heavily influenced by 80’s rock on tracks like Mr. Big Shot and Promiseland. One of the more Southern style tracks on the album is Merry-Go-Round. It’s a reflection of Todd’s inspiration from bands that include Black Stone Cherry and Cadillac Three. Our drummer, Ben, comes from a far heavier metal background which really gives the songs their powerful edge.
The recording of this album was an amazing experience and I hope the fans will share the same excitement we had when we made the album.”
Collateral
Ben Atkinson (drums)
Todd Winger (guitar)
Angelo Tristan (vocals, guitar)
Jack Bentley-Smith (bass)
Track listing:
1. Mr. Big Shot; Promiseland; Merry Go Round; In it For Love; Lullaby; Midnight Queen; Get Back to You; Won’t Stop Me Dreaming; About This Boy.
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On December 2nd, 2009 – just fourteen months before his tragic death aged 58 – Gary Moore played a special one-off club show at London’s Islington Academy.
Now, 10 years later, Provogue/ MLG (Mascot Label Group) will be making the never previously released recording available as Live From London on the 31st January 2020.
The 2009 performance catches Gary Moore at the height of his blues prowess, with a set list that includes classics such as his cover of 'Oh Pretty Woman,' 'Parisienne Walkways,' 'I'll Love You More Than You'll Ever Know' and 'Still Got The Blues.'
Live From London is a testament to one of the greatest and beloved guitarists of all time; it will be available on Orange Marble 2LP (Limited to 500 and exclusive to MLG), Blue 2LP (including MP3 download) and Limited CD Box Set (including coasters, sticker, postcard and guitar picks).
You can listen to 'Oh Pretty Woman' and Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/garymoore
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Now, 10 years later, Provogue/ MLG (Mascot Label Group) will be making the never previously released recording available as Live From London on the 31st January 2020.
The 2009 performance catches Gary Moore at the height of his blues prowess, with a set list that includes classics such as his cover of 'Oh Pretty Woman,' 'Parisienne Walkways,' 'I'll Love You More Than You'll Ever Know' and 'Still Got The Blues.'
Live From London is a testament to one of the greatest and beloved guitarists of all time; it will be available on Orange Marble 2LP (Limited to 500 and exclusive to MLG), Blue 2LP (including MP3 download) and Limited CD Box Set (including coasters, sticker, postcard and guitar picks).
You can listen to 'Oh Pretty Woman' and Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/garymoore
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Off the back of his most successful solo tour yet Steve Hackett has announced that his 2020/21 World Tour will feature the whole of the 1977 Genesis live album Seconds Out in full, plus more!
Seconds Out was the hugely successful double album recorded on Genesis’ 1977 concert tour together with 'The Cinema Show,' from their 1976 tour; it featured Steve Hackett on guitar alongside Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Phil Collins who had taken on the role of vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel.
The tour included music from each of the six studio albums from Steve Hackett's time in Genesis and marked his final recordings with the band as he left to pursue his solo career upon its completion.
The Seconds Out + More! Tour will visit some of the venues Genesis played on that 1977 tour; there will also be additional material including Steve’s solo concert favourite 'The Steppes,' to celebrate the 40th birthday of his fourth solo album Defector.
"I’m thrilled to bring Seconds Out back to life, featuring Genesis material at its most exciting and virtuosic, this time with all numbers played in full plus additional surprises!" - Steve Hackett.
Tickets for the Seconds Out + More! Tour go on sale at 10am on Friday 29th November from https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
Seconds Out was the hugely successful double album recorded on Genesis’ 1977 concert tour together with 'The Cinema Show,' from their 1976 tour; it featured Steve Hackett on guitar alongside Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Phil Collins who had taken on the role of vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel.
The tour included music from each of the six studio albums from Steve Hackett's time in Genesis and marked his final recordings with the band as he left to pursue his solo career upon its completion.
The Seconds Out + More! Tour will visit some of the venues Genesis played on that 1977 tour; there will also be additional material including Steve’s solo concert favourite 'The Steppes,' to celebrate the 40th birthday of his fourth solo album Defector.
"I’m thrilled to bring Seconds Out back to life, featuring Genesis material at its most exciting and virtuosic, this time with all numbers played in full plus additional surprises!" - Steve Hackett.
Tickets for the Seconds Out + More! Tour go on sale at 10am on Friday 29th November from https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
After leaving Genesis at the end of 1977, Steve Hackett’s solo career, which now spans more than 30 albums, has demonstrated his extraordinary versatility with both electric and acoustic guitar.
Steve Hackett’s compositions take influences from many genres including jazz, classical and blues; for his most recent studio works, The Night Siren (2017) and At The Edge Of Light (2019), the guitarist explored the influences of world music.
Recent tours have seen Steve Hackett celebrate his time with Genesis including a spectacular 2018 tour in which he realised a long-held ambition to perform the works of Genesis live with his band and an orchestra.
Reviews from the current Genesis Revisited : Selling England By the Pound Tour:
"Hackett's guitar effortlessly carves a path through the songs mixing melodic lines with experimentation and flat out rock... the individual personalities of the band also shine throughout…"
Stuart Avis - The Brighton Magazine
"a great riff, great lyrics and another guitar solo to die for... the magic seems never-ending..."
Alan Jones - Getreadytorock
"complex time changes and elaborate melodies were recreated by Hackett’s superb band with verve and skill. Hackett may well be the best guitarist around. Oh, and a great light show too. Obviously."
S Copeland - Brighton Argus
"This is a consummately highly talented group of musicians, possibly the best working band currently playing anywhere in the world. Seriously."
Paul H Birch - Ramzine
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Steve Hackett’s compositions take influences from many genres including jazz, classical and blues; for his most recent studio works, The Night Siren (2017) and At The Edge Of Light (2019), the guitarist explored the influences of world music.
Recent tours have seen Steve Hackett celebrate his time with Genesis including a spectacular 2018 tour in which he realised a long-held ambition to perform the works of Genesis live with his band and an orchestra.
Reviews from the current Genesis Revisited : Selling England By the Pound Tour:
"Hackett's guitar effortlessly carves a path through the songs mixing melodic lines with experimentation and flat out rock... the individual personalities of the band also shine throughout…"
Stuart Avis - The Brighton Magazine
"a great riff, great lyrics and another guitar solo to die for... the magic seems never-ending..."
Alan Jones - Getreadytorock
"complex time changes and elaborate melodies were recreated by Hackett’s superb band with verve and skill. Hackett may well be the best guitarist around. Oh, and a great light show too. Obviously."
S Copeland - Brighton Argus
"This is a consummately highly talented group of musicians, possibly the best working band currently playing anywhere in the world. Seriously."
Paul H Birch - Ramzine
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Ian Anderson and the Jethro Tull band have announced they will return to the road with The Prog Years Tour 2020 with eleven dates in the UK at the end of September and through October.
As the name suggests this tour will draw heavily on material from Jethro Tull’s more progressive albums with much of the set focusing on the early, heavy hitters of the Tull catalogue and albums such as Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung, Thick As a Brick and Passion Play; there will also be a touch of Thick As a Brick 2, the 40 years on sequel album by Ian Anderson.
Of the songs and tour Ian Anderson says "Dusting off many older, 'progressive' songs amongst my earliest attempts to experiment outside the blues repertoire we began with, has proved hugely enjoyable.
Along the way, over the last fifty years, there have been a good few pieces that still strongly resonate with me today on either a musical or lyrical level.
Some are really tricky to play; some might sound that way but fall under the fingers quite naturally although the overall arrangements require feats of memory! Test my marbles; come to the party!"
Ian Anderson will be accompanied by Jethro Tull band musicians David Goodier (bass), John O'Hara (keyboards), Joe Parrish (guitars) and Scott Hammond (drums).
The shows will also be enhanced by full scale video projection.
Tickets are on sale now from the venues direct and: https://www.gigantic.com/jethro-tull-tickets
As the name suggests this tour will draw heavily on material from Jethro Tull’s more progressive albums with much of the set focusing on the early, heavy hitters of the Tull catalogue and albums such as Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung, Thick As a Brick and Passion Play; there will also be a touch of Thick As a Brick 2, the 40 years on sequel album by Ian Anderson.
Of the songs and tour Ian Anderson says "Dusting off many older, 'progressive' songs amongst my earliest attempts to experiment outside the blues repertoire we began with, has proved hugely enjoyable.
Along the way, over the last fifty years, there have been a good few pieces that still strongly resonate with me today on either a musical or lyrical level.
Some are really tricky to play; some might sound that way but fall under the fingers quite naturally although the overall arrangements require feats of memory! Test my marbles; come to the party!"
Ian Anderson will be accompanied by Jethro Tull band musicians David Goodier (bass), John O'Hara (keyboards), Joe Parrish (guitars) and Scott Hammond (drums).
The shows will also be enhanced by full scale video projection.
Tickets are on sale now from the venues direct and: https://www.gigantic.com/jethro-tull-tickets
Ian Anderson will also be appearing at a number of smaller venues for a more intimate evening of chat and archive video footage about his career and the history of Jethro Tull.
Anderson will be accompanied by guitarist Joe Parrish to play a few songs at these events while the audience will be invited to pose interesting and challenging questions.
Check check www.jethrotull.com for updated info and tickets.
Jethro Tull’s debut album This Was received favourable reviews and sold well upon its release in 1968.
The band’s commercial break though came the following year when the song 'Living In The Past,' with its unusual 5/4 time signature, reached number 11 in the UK Singles chart; an appearance on Top Of The Pops, performing the number 4 hit 'The Witch’s Promise' brought Jethro Tull to a much wider audience.
With albums such as Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung and Thick As a Brick Jethro Tull went on to become one of the most distinctive and original bands to fall under the progressive rock umbrella; they remain one of the best-loved bands of the genre.
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Anderson will be accompanied by guitarist Joe Parrish to play a few songs at these events while the audience will be invited to pose interesting and challenging questions.
Check check www.jethrotull.com for updated info and tickets.
Jethro Tull’s debut album This Was received favourable reviews and sold well upon its release in 1968.
The band’s commercial break though came the following year when the song 'Living In The Past,' with its unusual 5/4 time signature, reached number 11 in the UK Singles chart; an appearance on Top Of The Pops, performing the number 4 hit 'The Witch’s Promise' brought Jethro Tull to a much wider audience.
With albums such as Stand Up, Benefit, Aqualung and Thick As a Brick Jethro Tull went on to become one of the most distinctive and original bands to fall under the progressive rock umbrella; they remain one of the best-loved bands of the genre.
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Yeah, I know it’s only November but Christmas is everywhere, whether you be in full snowman building, Christmas tree dressing mode (or mood) or more simpatico with Scrooge and Humbugs.
And, frankly, Samantha Fish putting her own, distinct take on 'Run Run Rudolph' and 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),' two of the acclaimed roots-blues singer-guitarist’s favourite holiday tunes, is worth a listen any month of the year.
"Run Run Rudolph is always such an upbeat song, we thought it would be cool to dip it in some noir," laughs Samantha Fish while giving her thoughts on her two new recordings; "I think it gave it a unique character that's different from everything out there. I chose Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) because of my love for all things '60s soul. It's the biggest rock 'n' roll Christmas song ever, and being a Darlene Love fan, I wanted a chance to put my heart and soul into it..."
And, frankly, Samantha Fish putting her own, distinct take on 'Run Run Rudolph' and 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),' two of the acclaimed roots-blues singer-guitarist’s favourite holiday tunes, is worth a listen any month of the year.
"Run Run Rudolph is always such an upbeat song, we thought it would be cool to dip it in some noir," laughs Samantha Fish while giving her thoughts on her two new recordings; "I think it gave it a unique character that's different from everything out there. I chose Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) because of my love for all things '60s soul. It's the biggest rock 'n' roll Christmas song ever, and being a Darlene Love fan, I wanted a chance to put my heart and soul into it..."
Samantha will be on tour in the UK in February/March 2020, with Special Guest Felix Rabin.
St Lukes, Glasgow - Friday 28 February
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - Saturday 29 February
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - Sunday 1 March
Gorilla, Manchester - Tuesday 3 March
The Globe, Cardiff - Wednesday 4 March
Islington Assembly Hall, London - Thursday 5 March
The Waterfront, Norwich - Friday 6 March
Trinity, Bristol - Saturday 7 March
Concorde, Brighton - Sunday 8 March
Tickets: www.alttickets.com www.gigantic.com
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St Lukes, Glasgow - Friday 28 February
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - Saturday 29 February
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - Sunday 1 March
Gorilla, Manchester - Tuesday 3 March
The Globe, Cardiff - Wednesday 4 March
Islington Assembly Hall, London - Thursday 5 March
The Waterfront, Norwich - Friday 6 March
Trinity, Bristol - Saturday 7 March
Concorde, Brighton - Sunday 8 March
Tickets: www.alttickets.com www.gigantic.com
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If any 2019 album comes under the recording moniker of "labour of love" it's Seamus O’Boogie by family based group the Seamus McGarvey Band.
The blues, country and rock 'n' roll covers album is the culmination of a long-standing idea that came from Irish musician Pat McGarvey (Southern Tenant Folk Union, The Arlenes) to involve his brother John (Johnny Marvel's Blues Groove) and their dad Seamus in the making of a studio record, something they'd never done despite decades of playing together.
However it was only after the recent passing of Seamus's older brother John, his sister Colette and Pat's father-in-law Ronnie Arnott that the idea became fully realised, with the help of two celebrated Edinburgh (where the album was recorded) musicians, guitarist Jed Potts (Blueswater, The Hillman Hunters) and drummer/ percussionist Calum McIntyre (Adam Holmes Band, Karine Polwart, Bombskare).
In a short timescale 16 tracks were laid down, all done live with just a few takes of each song.
Additionally, with the help of mastering engineer Mark Lord, an old cassette recording from 1983 helped to bring Pat McGarvey’s late Uncle John into this newly recorded studio setting, with a cleaned up sound and accompaniment form Seamus McGarvey on vocals.
Seamus McGarvey’s wide musical tastes are well catered for and covered on the album, from Irish traditional and country & western to blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel - and a little bit of Bo Diddley beat styled Seamus O’Boogie…
The blues, country and rock 'n' roll covers album is the culmination of a long-standing idea that came from Irish musician Pat McGarvey (Southern Tenant Folk Union, The Arlenes) to involve his brother John (Johnny Marvel's Blues Groove) and their dad Seamus in the making of a studio record, something they'd never done despite decades of playing together.
However it was only after the recent passing of Seamus's older brother John, his sister Colette and Pat's father-in-law Ronnie Arnott that the idea became fully realised, with the help of two celebrated Edinburgh (where the album was recorded) musicians, guitarist Jed Potts (Blueswater, The Hillman Hunters) and drummer/ percussionist Calum McIntyre (Adam Holmes Band, Karine Polwart, Bombskare).
In a short timescale 16 tracks were laid down, all done live with just a few takes of each song.
Additionally, with the help of mastering engineer Mark Lord, an old cassette recording from 1983 helped to bring Pat McGarvey’s late Uncle John into this newly recorded studio setting, with a cleaned up sound and accompaniment form Seamus McGarvey on vocals.
Seamus McGarvey’s wide musical tastes are well catered for and covered on the album, from Irish traditional and country & western to blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel - and a little bit of Bo Diddley beat styled Seamus O’Boogie…
Seamus O'Boogie is available now on Johnny Rock Records.
The Seamus McGarvey Band are:
Seamus McGarvey – lead vocals, rhythm guitar; John McGarvey – harmonica; Pat McGarvey - bass guitar, 5 string banjo, backing vocals; Jed Potts - rhythm & lead guitar; Calum McIntyre - drums, washboard & percussion
You can read a full review of the album by Iain Cameron of Blues Enthused on the FabricationsHQ Album Reviews page: http://www.fabricationshq.com/2019-reviews.html
A review of the self-titled, 50s inspired US blues/ R&B album from Jed Potts and the Hillman Hunters can be found here: http://www.fabricationshq.com/2018-reviews.html
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The Seamus McGarvey Band are:
Seamus McGarvey – lead vocals, rhythm guitar; John McGarvey – harmonica; Pat McGarvey - bass guitar, 5 string banjo, backing vocals; Jed Potts - rhythm & lead guitar; Calum McIntyre - drums, washboard & percussion
You can read a full review of the album by Iain Cameron of Blues Enthused on the FabricationsHQ Album Reviews page: http://www.fabricationshq.com/2019-reviews.html
A review of the self-titled, 50s inspired US blues/ R&B album from Jed Potts and the Hillman Hunters can be found here: http://www.fabricationshq.com/2018-reviews.html
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Ben Poole will release the 2-Disc live album Trio /// Live ‘19 on Friday 31st January 2020.
The album is available to pre-order at www.benpooleband.com/shop
Recorded in July at Barnsley’s Old Schoolhouse, the Half Moon in Putney and Kendal’s Bootlegger’s Bar,
Trio /// Live ‘19 collects over 90 minutes of Ben Poole (vocals, guitar) and his band of Wayne Proctor (drums) and Steve Amadeo (bass) at their live best.
The set list includes some of Ben Poole’s most popular songs from his last two studio albums, 2016’s Time Has Come (including a powerful fifteen minute take of 'Time Might Never Come') and the critically acclaimed Anytime You Need Me, the latter offering up 'Take it No More,' 'Don’t Cry For Me,' the title track and Jude Cole’s 'Start the Car.'
Other covers featured are Mark Knopfler’s 'I Think I Love You Too Much,' which first appeared on Time Has Come, and one of Ben Poole’s showcase blues pieces, 'Have You Ever Loved a Woman.'
Trio /// Live ’19 is Ben Poole’s second live album, following 2014’s Live at The Royal Albert Hall.
Ben Poole – Trio /// Live ‘19
Disc one: Intro; Take It No More; Win You Over; Start The Car; Have You Ever Loved A Woman; The Question Why; Further On Down The Line; Don’t Cry For Me.
Disc Two: Lying To Me; I Think I Love You Too Much; Found Out The Hard Way; Stay At Mine; Anytime You Need Me; Time Might Never Come.
Recorded by Andrew Banfield; Mixed and Mastered by Wayne Proctor at Superfly Studios; Audio Editing by Oli Brown.
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The album is available to pre-order at www.benpooleband.com/shop
Recorded in July at Barnsley’s Old Schoolhouse, the Half Moon in Putney and Kendal’s Bootlegger’s Bar,
Trio /// Live ‘19 collects over 90 minutes of Ben Poole (vocals, guitar) and his band of Wayne Proctor (drums) and Steve Amadeo (bass) at their live best.
The set list includes some of Ben Poole’s most popular songs from his last two studio albums, 2016’s Time Has Come (including a powerful fifteen minute take of 'Time Might Never Come') and the critically acclaimed Anytime You Need Me, the latter offering up 'Take it No More,' 'Don’t Cry For Me,' the title track and Jude Cole’s 'Start the Car.'
Other covers featured are Mark Knopfler’s 'I Think I Love You Too Much,' which first appeared on Time Has Come, and one of Ben Poole’s showcase blues pieces, 'Have You Ever Loved a Woman.'
Trio /// Live ’19 is Ben Poole’s second live album, following 2014’s Live at The Royal Albert Hall.
Ben Poole – Trio /// Live ‘19
Disc one: Intro; Take It No More; Win You Over; Start The Car; Have You Ever Loved A Woman; The Question Why; Further On Down The Line; Don’t Cry For Me.
Disc Two: Lying To Me; I Think I Love You Too Much; Found Out The Hard Way; Stay At Mine; Anytime You Need Me; Time Might Never Come.
Recorded by Andrew Banfield; Mixed and Mastered by Wayne Proctor at Superfly Studios; Audio Editing by Oli Brown.
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Rock guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, has announced six UK dates as part of his extensive European Tour through April May and June 2020 in support of his upcoming, seventeenth solo album.
The Shapeshifting Tour’s six-date UK run will start at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea (May 22nd and finish at the Birmingham Symphony Hall (May 28th).
The tour will feature songs from the new studio album, which will be released by Sony/Legacy in April 2020.
Joe Satriani and his band (Kenny Aronoff - drums, Bryan Beller – bass, Rai Thistlethwayte – keys) will also be performing many Satch classics and fan-favourites including 'Surfing With The Alien,' 'Always with Me, Always with You' and 'Flying in a Blue Dream.'
Exclusive Planet Rock 48-Hour Ticket Pre-sale starts Wednesday 13th November at: www.planetrocktickets.co.uk
Tickets will be on sale to the General Public from Friday 15th November via www.alttickets.com and www.satriani.com
The Shapeshifting Tour’s six-date UK run will start at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea (May 22nd and finish at the Birmingham Symphony Hall (May 28th).
The tour will feature songs from the new studio album, which will be released by Sony/Legacy in April 2020.
Joe Satriani and his band (Kenny Aronoff - drums, Bryan Beller – bass, Rai Thistlethwayte – keys) will also be performing many Satch classics and fan-favourites including 'Surfing With The Alien,' 'Always with Me, Always with You' and 'Flying in a Blue Dream.'
Exclusive Planet Rock 48-Hour Ticket Pre-sale starts Wednesday 13th November at: www.planetrocktickets.co.uk
Tickets will be on sale to the General Public from Friday 15th November via www.alttickets.com and www.satriani.com
For two decades Joe Satriani has played to sold-out crowds across the world as both a headliner and founder of the all-star G3 guitar extravaganza.
His studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide with 15 Grammy nominations between them; two have gone platinum and four others gold.
His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified gold and their second studio album debuted at #9.
Since the 2017 release of his What Happens Next album Joe Satriani has toured his G3 Guitar Extravaganza worldwide to critical acclaim; he later embarked on the Experience Hendrix US tour.
Recent release Squares was a collection of previously unreleased material by his first, pre-fame band, Squares; another upcoming collectible is the re-release of his classic 1987 album Surfing With The Alien, which will include new artwork and a bonus disc, Stripped – the Backing Tracks (featuring the songs with all guitar solos removed).
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His studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide with 15 Grammy nominations between them; two have gone platinum and four others gold.
His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified gold and their second studio album debuted at #9.
Since the 2017 release of his What Happens Next album Joe Satriani has toured his G3 Guitar Extravaganza worldwide to critical acclaim; he later embarked on the Experience Hendrix US tour.
Recent release Squares was a collection of previously unreleased material by his first, pre-fame band, Squares; another upcoming collectible is the re-release of his classic 1987 album Surfing With The Alien, which will include new artwork and a bonus disc, Stripped – the Backing Tracks (featuring the songs with all guitar solos removed).
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Beth Hart and her band will return to the UK in February 2020 to tour her latest album, War In My Mind, which was released in September via Mascot Records/Provogue.
It’s also great news to be able to report that Kris Barras, in acoustic duo format, will be special guest on her UK Tour.
Kris Barras has just completed a headline tour with his full band in support of his excellent new album Light It Up, an album that sees the signer-guitarist at his most expressive yet:
"I kinda forced myself to write songs a different way. The biggest difference for this album was that I didn’t pigeonhole myself in any way, I didn’t feel like I had to conform. I just sat down and wrote songs I wanted to write, with a sound I wanted to produce, not thinking about genre whatsoever."
The Beth Hart UK 2020 tour will start at the Brighton Dome on Wednesday 5th February 2020; the ten dates also include shows in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
It’s also great news to be able to report that Kris Barras, in acoustic duo format, will be special guest on her UK Tour.
Kris Barras has just completed a headline tour with his full band in support of his excellent new album Light It Up, an album that sees the signer-guitarist at his most expressive yet:
"I kinda forced myself to write songs a different way. The biggest difference for this album was that I didn’t pigeonhole myself in any way, I didn’t feel like I had to conform. I just sat down and wrote songs I wanted to write, with a sound I wanted to produce, not thinking about genre whatsoever."
The Beth Hart UK 2020 tour will start at the Brighton Dome on Wednesday 5th February 2020; the ten dates also include shows in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
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YES have released a promo video for 'To the Moment,' which is lifted from the recently released From a Page mini box set and vinyl, exclusively available through the band’s Burning Shed store page:
https://burningshed.com/store/yes
The song features the Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David line-up of YES that toured extensively between 2008 and 2011.
https://burningshed.com/store/yes
The song features the Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David line-up of YES that toured extensively between 2008 and 2011.
From a Page and the four previously unreleased 2010 recordings was personally overseen by ex-member Oliver Wakeman. The set also features two booklets and three discs containing the four studio tracks and Live From Lyon 2009, all of which were recorded by the Squire, Howe, White, David and Oliver Wakeman line-up.
The previously unreleased tracks, mixed by Karl Groom and mastered by Mike Pietrini, are:
To The Moment (6:09); Words on a Page (6:18); From the Turn of a Card (3:24); The Gift of Love (9:52)
The double CD album Live From Lyon was first released in 2010 and this edition restores 'Second Initial,' which was previously a Japanese only bonus track.
The booklet for Live From Lyon has been re-designed and expanded.
"Oliver's compositions, To the Moment, Words on a Page and From the Turn of a Card demonstrate his musicality and talents, while The Gift of Love explores the collaborative essence of YES, pooling ideas and then working together on its arrangement." – Steve Howe
"Following Chris Squire’s passing, I felt that the new music we'd created, but not released, should be heard and not sit unfinished on a shelf. I am proud to know that this music will get to see the light of day and, hopefully, be enjoyed by YES fans as a piece of previously hidden Yes history." – Oliver Wakeman
"I'm pleased to see a gem of YES history coming to fruition in the form of this mini box set; new songs from the past." – Alan White
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The previously unreleased tracks, mixed by Karl Groom and mastered by Mike Pietrini, are:
To The Moment (6:09); Words on a Page (6:18); From the Turn of a Card (3:24); The Gift of Love (9:52)
The double CD album Live From Lyon was first released in 2010 and this edition restores 'Second Initial,' which was previously a Japanese only bonus track.
The booklet for Live From Lyon has been re-designed and expanded.
"Oliver's compositions, To the Moment, Words on a Page and From the Turn of a Card demonstrate his musicality and talents, while The Gift of Love explores the collaborative essence of YES, pooling ideas and then working together on its arrangement." – Steve Howe
"Following Chris Squire’s passing, I felt that the new music we'd created, but not released, should be heard and not sit unfinished on a shelf. I am proud to know that this music will get to see the light of day and, hopefully, be enjoyed by YES fans as a piece of previously hidden Yes history." – Oliver Wakeman
"I'm pleased to see a gem of YES history coming to fruition in the form of this mini box set; new songs from the past." – Alan White
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Blue Öyster Cult, currently working on new material for a studio album to be released in 2020, will release Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 on the 24th January.
The album is the first in a series of live releases planned for next year.
Of the brand new studio album, BÖC’s co-founder Eric Bloom confirmed that "the band is in the middle of creating new songs and recording them in between tour dates; we hope to drop a song or two into our live shows soon. Everyone is involved in the writing and arrangement of the new material and we’re all excited about the prospect of a new BÖC album."
Recorded at the Hard Rock Casino in Northfield, Ohio, Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 offers a comprehensive, near two hour coverage of the Blue Öyster Cult repertoire.
The release will be available on 3xLP (180g gatefold), 2xCD+DVD, Blu-Ray and digital formats.
Album pre-order https://radi.al/BOCLive
The album is the first in a series of live releases planned for next year.
Of the brand new studio album, BÖC’s co-founder Eric Bloom confirmed that "the band is in the middle of creating new songs and recording them in between tour dates; we hope to drop a song or two into our live shows soon. Everyone is involved in the writing and arrangement of the new material and we’re all excited about the prospect of a new BÖC album."
Recorded at the Hard Rock Casino in Northfield, Ohio, Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 offers a comprehensive, near two hour coverage of the Blue Öyster Cult repertoire.
The release will be available on 3xLP (180g gatefold), 2xCD+DVD, Blu-Ray and digital formats.
Album pre-order https://radi.al/BOCLive
Also being (re)released on 24th January is Cult Classic, which has been unavailable for many years.
Originally released in 1994, Cult Classic contains updated recordings of Blue Öyster Cult's biggest numbers, including '(Don't Fear) The Reaper,' 'Burning for You,' 'Astronomy' and 'Godzilla.'
The reissue is remastered, comes with updated artwork and will be available on 2xLP (180g gatefold), CD and digital formats.
Album pre-order https://radi.al/CultClassic
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Originally released in 1994, Cult Classic contains updated recordings of Blue Öyster Cult's biggest numbers, including '(Don't Fear) The Reaper,' 'Burning for You,' 'Astronomy' and 'Godzilla.'
The reissue is remastered, comes with updated artwork and will be available on 2xLP (180g gatefold), CD and digital formats.
Album pre-order https://radi.al/CultClassic
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Wisconsin-bred and L.A. based blues rawk and roller Jared James Nichols will embark on his first major headline UK tour in February 2020.
The eight date tour starts on February 25th at the Robin 2 in Bilston and ends at the Exchange in Bristol on March 29th. Tickets are available from https://www.seetickets.com/tour/jared-james-nichols
"I’m looking forward to playing the UK again; the last time we toured the UK, we supported Living Colour and Wayward Sons. This time we will be headlining our own shows so it’s going to be a special tour for us. We’ve been gradually building up a lot of momentum over the years, so the time feels right for a headline tour now."
The tour follows Jared’s recent single 'Nails in the Coffin,' a popular A-listed radio hit on Planet Rock Radio.
"Nails in the Coffin has many different meanings," says the guitarist. "It’s about overcoming the odds, always pushing forward. Never backing down or giving up to anything or anyone."
The eight date tour starts on February 25th at the Robin 2 in Bilston and ends at the Exchange in Bristol on March 29th. Tickets are available from https://www.seetickets.com/tour/jared-james-nichols
"I’m looking forward to playing the UK again; the last time we toured the UK, we supported Living Colour and Wayward Sons. This time we will be headlining our own shows so it’s going to be a special tour for us. We’ve been gradually building up a lot of momentum over the years, so the time feels right for a headline tour now."
The tour follows Jared’s recent single 'Nails in the Coffin,' a popular A-listed radio hit on Planet Rock Radio.
"Nails in the Coffin has many different meanings," says the guitarist. "It’s about overcoming the odds, always pushing forward. Never backing down or giving up to anything or anyone."
2019 was a ground-breaking year for Jared James Nichols with Gibson/Epiphone releasing his Signature Model Les Paul Custom Guitar, along with the release of the Blackstar Amps JJN-20R MKII. Both models received rave reviews.
Hailed as one of the most exciting new blues rock singer-guitarists around, Jared James Nichols is no stranger to UK and European audiences.
In 2015 he embarked on a European tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd followed by an extensive UK tour supporting Glenn Hughes; he also toured with Stone Broken and opened the Planet Rock Main Stage at Ramblin’ Man Fair 2017.
Hailed as one of the most exciting new blues rock singer-guitarists around, Jared James Nichols is no stranger to UK and European audiences.
In 2015 he embarked on a European tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd followed by an extensive UK tour supporting Glenn Hughes; he also toured with Stone Broken and opened the Planet Rock Main Stage at Ramblin’ Man Fair 2017.
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Geoff Carne and the Hatz, who delivered the blues rock styled 4 Play EP last year, have recently released a new 4 track EP.
This time however it’s four versions of the same song – and a very familiar/ successful one…
'Kids,' the Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue classic, was chosen because it has recently been introduced into the band’s live sets; it was also recorded to test some new recording software prior to laying down new material that will form the album Big Town, to be released next year.
The results are a rockingly fuzzed fun version of the song, as recorded by Geoff Carne (vocals, guitars) and Mick Hatz (drums, percussion) and produced by Paul Mex, who has included two further versions for the EP,
a ‘Natural’ mix and ‘Turn it Up to 11’ mix. A solo vocal/ piano take is also included.
As regards the forthcoming album, a new single 'Caught on the Outside' is to be released in late October as a sampler for Big Town.
www.geoffcarne.com
This time however it’s four versions of the same song – and a very familiar/ successful one…
'Kids,' the Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue classic, was chosen because it has recently been introduced into the band’s live sets; it was also recorded to test some new recording software prior to laying down new material that will form the album Big Town, to be released next year.
The results are a rockingly fuzzed fun version of the song, as recorded by Geoff Carne (vocals, guitars) and Mick Hatz (drums, percussion) and produced by Paul Mex, who has included two further versions for the EP,
a ‘Natural’ mix and ‘Turn it Up to 11’ mix. A solo vocal/ piano take is also included.
As regards the forthcoming album, a new single 'Caught on the Outside' is to be released in late October as a sampler for Big Town.
www.geoffcarne.com
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Mason Hill, Glasgow’s contemporary rock-metal quintet, have announced details of their forthcoming debut album, Against the Wall.
The album, which will be self-released, is being fan funded through a Kickstarter campaign; the campaign has already reached its goal but fans can still pledge to supplement existing funds and guarantee more pre-release promotion, including the possibility of official video releases.
Mason Hill’s front man Scott Taylor commented that "we constantly have fans asking us when the album is coming. We thank them for their patience and are so pleased to be able to say that it is now on the way! We are putting everything into this and we hope the fans will support the band. We have a series of rewards that offer great value for money and everyone who backs the campaign will receive an instant free download of an early recording of the title track, Against The Wall."
Against the Wall was recorded through November (much of 2019 was spent writing, rehearsing and refining material for the album) at Riverside Studios near Glasgow; its release is scheduled for 2020.
Mason Hill: Marc Montgomery (guitars), James Bird (guitars), Scott Taylor (lead vocals), Matthew Ward (bass), Craig McFetridge (drums).
With an average age of 26, Mason Hill are a young band on an upward progression with forthcoming debut album Against the Wall.
The band have sold out headline shows all over the UK in iconic venues such as Glasgow’s King Tuts and The Garage as well as festival appearances at WinterStorm, Download, TRNSMT, Planet Rockstock and Steelhouse. They also recently played a UK tour as support to The Dan Reed Network.
Website: www.masonhillofficial.com
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With an average age of 26, Mason Hill are a young band on an upward progression with forthcoming debut album Against the Wall.
The band have sold out headline shows all over the UK in iconic venues such as Glasgow’s King Tuts and The Garage as well as festival appearances at WinterStorm, Download, TRNSMT, Planet Rockstock and Steelhouse. They also recently played a UK tour as support to The Dan Reed Network.
Website: www.masonhillofficial.com
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Photo by Colin Hyslop
Scott Nicol, a South Ayrshire based singer and prolific pop/ rock/ Americana styled songwriter, has musical tendrils that stretch far and wide, from gigging performances across Europe and the US to his much applauded role as a teacher and musical mentor to youngsters and music students through his excellent Possibility Screams project (encompassing guitar tuition, song writing classes, open mic events and a host of other musical platforms that helps nurture young, musical talent).
One of Scott Nicol’s most recent and life affirming musical assistances came in March when he met Eileen Dong in Houston, Texas.
Her story of, and compassion for, victims of abuse and trafficking made a not insignificant mark on Scott, who was also impressed by her non-profit organisation Hope PYX Global.
When Scott returned home to Scotland he decided to write a song based on Eileen’s story (Eileen sent Scott her testimony about being a survivor of domestic abuse). Scott edited her words into the song 'Butterfly,' which was subsequently recorded with lead vocals from young singer Charlotte Rutter and backing vocals by Unoma Okudo.
The song, which you can stream below, courtesy of permission from Scott Nicol, has just been made available as a download to help raise funds for Hope PYX Global.
You can purchase from Amazon UK by clicking here
Spotify and iTunes versions link: https://www.scottnicol.us/butterfly
While the lyric is the poignant heart of the song 'Butterfly' is also a lovely little Americana tinged pop number that, given the right exposure and promotion, would be heard on mainstream radio and contending for airplay as a BBC Radio 2 song of the week.
One of Scott Nicol’s most recent and life affirming musical assistances came in March when he met Eileen Dong in Houston, Texas.
Her story of, and compassion for, victims of abuse and trafficking made a not insignificant mark on Scott, who was also impressed by her non-profit organisation Hope PYX Global.
When Scott returned home to Scotland he decided to write a song based on Eileen’s story (Eileen sent Scott her testimony about being a survivor of domestic abuse). Scott edited her words into the song 'Butterfly,' which was subsequently recorded with lead vocals from young singer Charlotte Rutter and backing vocals by Unoma Okudo.
The song, which you can stream below, courtesy of permission from Scott Nicol, has just been made available as a download to help raise funds for Hope PYX Global.
You can purchase from Amazon UK by clicking here
Spotify and iTunes versions link: https://www.scottnicol.us/butterfly
While the lyric is the poignant heart of the song 'Butterfly' is also a lovely little Americana tinged pop number that, given the right exposure and promotion, would be heard on mainstream radio and contending for airplay as a BBC Radio 2 song of the week.
http://www.hopepyxglobal.org/ www.scottnicol.us
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Silverthorne, who deliver not so much weighty, earthy rock as expansive canyon rock (much like the Southern California landscape that shaped both the band and the video for debut single, 'Tear the Sky Wide Open') came together when singer-guitarist Pete Shoulder (Winterville / The Union) and drummer Brian Tichy (Foreigner/ Whitesnake / Billy Idol) decided to collaborate on some songs together.
After drafting in Tichy’s Los Angeles based, bass playing buddy Daniel Spree, the trio was complete.
Signed to Golden Robot Records, the band are now working on an EP.
After drafting in Tichy’s Los Angeles based, bass playing buddy Daniel Spree, the trio was complete.
Signed to Golden Robot Records, the band are now working on an EP.
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There’s something new approaching out of the UK’s modern progressive movement and the shadowy, mid-evening light…
Dusk are a new, progressively focused three piece built around the talents of solo artist Dec Burke (ex Darwin’s Radio and Frost*), Scott Higham (ex Pendragon) and Sean Spear (ex Grey Lady Down and Darwin’s Radio).
Initially formed as a band for Dec Burke’s Fusion 2019 festival set, the trio's instant chemistry led immediately thereafter to Dusk, a three-piece that will bring both contemporary heavy rock weight and melodic appeal to their brand of modern prog – a progressive (pun intended) extension of Book of Secrets (Dec Burke's excellent 2016 solo album) but with their own collective voice.
Dusk are a new, progressively focused three piece built around the talents of solo artist Dec Burke (ex Darwin’s Radio and Frost*), Scott Higham (ex Pendragon) and Sean Spear (ex Grey Lady Down and Darwin’s Radio).
Initially formed as a band for Dec Burke’s Fusion 2019 festival set, the trio's instant chemistry led immediately thereafter to Dusk, a three-piece that will bring both contemporary heavy rock weight and melodic appeal to their brand of modern prog – a progressive (pun intended) extension of Book of Secrets (Dec Burke's excellent 2016 solo album) but with their own collective voice.
Dusk : Dec Burke – vocals, guitars; Scott Higham – drums, vocals; Sean Spear – bass guitars
https://www.facebook.com/dusk4music/
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https://www.facebook.com/dusk4music/
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"A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say; we only tell them what they are supposed to say."
Victor Wooten
Victor Wooten