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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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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
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 lead single and opening track from the album, 'Goodbye Divinity,' has just been released, complete with Vicente Cordero directed video.
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 'Goodbye Divinity.'
Mike Portnoy comments: "From the minute we finished writing Goodbye Divinity, I knew we had our album opener and the first release off the album. I even remember posting on social media how excited I was about the song the day I tracked it! The song has an immediacy that grabs you right away: great riffs, flashy playing and hooky vocal melodies. All of the elements that make up the SOA sound.
The video was directed by Vicente Cordero who I have now done over twenty music videos with and its look helps catapult the band from the Greek mythological past of the last album into the 21st century with this new album."
The lead single and opening track from the album, 'Goodbye Divinity,' has just been released, complete with Vicente Cordero directed video.
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 'Goodbye Divinity.'
Mike Portnoy comments: "From the minute we finished writing Goodbye Divinity, I knew we had our album opener and the first release off the album. I even remember posting on social media how excited I was about the song the day I tracked it! The song has an immediacy that grabs you right away: great riffs, flashy playing and hooky vocal melodies. All of the elements that make up the SOA sound.
The video was directed by Vicente Cordero who I have now done over twenty music videos with and its look helps catapult the band from the Greek mythological past of the last album into the 21st century with this new album."
"Stylistically, we have followed the same path as the debut" continues 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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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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Swedish hard melodic rockers H.E.A.T have just released a second single, 'Rise,' from forthcoming album H.E.A.T II, which will be released early next year.
H.E.A.T II is the first album to be produced entirely by the band with Jona Tee and Dave Dalone as producers, who explain "This is what we would sound like if we made a debut album in 2019, hence the title."
Powerful arena rocker 'One By One' provided the first audio taster of what is to come on the new album, while the equally weighty 'Rise' is a rallying cry about "uniting and rebelling against the powers that be. Whatever that may be is subjective to the listener."
H.E.A.T II is the first album to be produced entirely by the band with Jona Tee and Dave Dalone as producers, who explain "This is what we would sound like if we made a debut album in 2019, hence the title."
Powerful arena rocker 'One By One' provided the first audio taster of what is to come on the new album, while the equally weighty 'Rise' is a rallying cry about "uniting and rebelling against the powers that be. Whatever that may be is subjective to the listener."
Earlier this year H.E.A.T released Live at Sweden Rock Festival; the album (only their second ever live recording and, for the first time, live video) includes fan favourites such as 'Living On The Run' and 'A Shot at Redemption' as well as tracks from previous studio album, Into the Great Unknown, including 'Bastard Of Society.'
H.E.A.T. is:
Erik Grönwall - vocals; Dave Dalone - guitars; Jimmy Jay - bass; Jona Tee - keyboards; Don Crash - drums
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H.E.A.T. is:
Erik Grönwall - vocals; Dave Dalone - guitars; Jimmy Jay - bass; Jona Tee - keyboards; Don Crash - drums
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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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Multi-Award-winning American Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish has just announced young French blues-rock singer-guitarist Félix Rabin as her special guest on her UK Tour in February and March 2020.
Tickets are available via www.alttickets.com and www.gigantic.com
A genre-bending guitarist, singer and songwriter, Samantha Fish released her latest studio album Kill Or Be Kind in September on Rounder Records (distributed in the UK by Proper Music).
Fish's incendiary live performances have been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe.
Now, with Kill Or Be Kind, Fish is poised for a major breakthrough.
The edgy roots music album was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis and produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds.
Boasting eleven original songs ranging from the electric cigar box stomp of 'Bulletproof' to the sweet Memphis R&B of 'Trying Not To Fall in Love With You,' the album is sure to establish Fish as a potent force in roots music.
Félix Rabin’s series of dates supporting Samantha Fish will be his third run of dates in the UK in a year, following his April and October headline forays across the country as he looks to expand his audience.
And what said audiences receive is a sonically distinct brand of blues rock (that can groove or grunge with equal measure) sitting somewhere between Floyd-esque atmospheres and, when the amps and pedal effects are turned up to 11, the full Hendrix.
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Tickets are available via www.alttickets.com and www.gigantic.com
A genre-bending guitarist, singer and songwriter, Samantha Fish released her latest studio album Kill Or Be Kind in September on Rounder Records (distributed in the UK by Proper Music).
Fish's incendiary live performances have been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe.
Now, with Kill Or Be Kind, Fish is poised for a major breakthrough.
The edgy roots music album was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis and produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds.
Boasting eleven original songs ranging from the electric cigar box stomp of 'Bulletproof' to the sweet Memphis R&B of 'Trying Not To Fall in Love With You,' the album is sure to establish Fish as a potent force in roots music.
Félix Rabin’s series of dates supporting Samantha Fish will be his third run of dates in the UK in a year, following his April and October headline forays across the country as he looks to expand his audience.
And what said audiences receive is a sonically distinct brand of blues rock (that can groove or grunge with equal measure) sitting somewhere between Floyd-esque atmospheres and, when the amps and pedal effects are turned up to 11, the full Hendrix.
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Scottish proggers Abel Ganz are bringing some of the best bands from the current prog rock scene to The Drygate Brewery venue in Glasgow for their annual Prog Before Xmas charity event on Saturday 7th December.
The line-up for this year's PB4X charity fund raiser is the Jennifer Clark & Band, Grand Tour, Abel Ganz and Wobbler.
The event will raise money for two charities, Maggie’s Fife (Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer) and the Scottish Huntington’s Association, a family support services charity established by families living with Huntington’s disease.
The line-up for this year's PB4X charity fund raiser is the Jennifer Clark & Band, Grand Tour, Abel Ganz and Wobbler.
The event will raise money for two charities, Maggie’s Fife (Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer) and the Scottish Huntington’s Association, a family support services charity established by families living with Huntington’s disease.
Jennifer Clark & Band
Perhaps best known within prog circles as the bass player in Alan Reed & the Daughters of Expediency, Jennifer Clark is also a highly skilled and in demand music producer, arranger, composer, and session artist (she has also worked with a multitude of artists across many genres within the wider Scottish music scene).
Jennifer recently released a solo EP, Ascan. https://facebook.com/jenclarkmusic/
Grand Tour (Hew Montgomery solo project).
Joined by Joe Cairney from Comedy of Errors on lead vocals, and with full band line-up, PB4X is the place to be for the first live performances of original Abel Ganz member Hew Montgomery and his solo material (an injury made it impossible to perform at last year’s event).
Playing selections from debut album On the Beach and tracks from new album, Clocks That Tick – But Never Talk, this is sure to be a 2019 highlight of the Scottish prog scene. http://grantourmusic.org
Organizers/ hosts Abel Ganz will showcase material from forthcoming new album The Life of The Honey Bee – And Other Moments of Clarity as well as favourites from their extensive back catalogue.
https://www.facebook.com/Abel-Ganz
Wobbler – Headline act.
The first international band to play PB4X, Norwegian band Wobbler’s most recent album, From Silence to Somewhere, was voted by the Collaborators of Progarchives.com as the #1 prog album of 2017.
Since then the band has played at just about every major, important prog festival in the world and now, at PB4X, the band are playing in Scotland for the first time. https://www.facebook.com/wobblerofficial/
Tickets and further information:
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Drygate-Brewing-Co./PB4X-2019--WOBBLER--ABEL-GANZ--GRAND-TOUR--JENNIFER-CLARK/13550711/
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Perhaps best known within prog circles as the bass player in Alan Reed & the Daughters of Expediency, Jennifer Clark is also a highly skilled and in demand music producer, arranger, composer, and session artist (she has also worked with a multitude of artists across many genres within the wider Scottish music scene).
Jennifer recently released a solo EP, Ascan. https://facebook.com/jenclarkmusic/
Grand Tour (Hew Montgomery solo project).
Joined by Joe Cairney from Comedy of Errors on lead vocals, and with full band line-up, PB4X is the place to be for the first live performances of original Abel Ganz member Hew Montgomery and his solo material (an injury made it impossible to perform at last year’s event).
Playing selections from debut album On the Beach and tracks from new album, Clocks That Tick – But Never Talk, this is sure to be a 2019 highlight of the Scottish prog scene. http://grantourmusic.org
Organizers/ hosts Abel Ganz will showcase material from forthcoming new album The Life of The Honey Bee – And Other Moments of Clarity as well as favourites from their extensive back catalogue.
https://www.facebook.com/Abel-Ganz
Wobbler – Headline act.
The first international band to play PB4X, Norwegian band Wobbler’s most recent album, From Silence to Somewhere, was voted by the Collaborators of Progarchives.com as the #1 prog album of 2017.
Since then the band has played at just about every major, important prog festival in the world and now, at PB4X, the band are playing in Scotland for the first time. https://www.facebook.com/wobblerofficial/
Tickets and further information:
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Drygate-Brewing-Co./PB4X-2019--WOBBLER--ABEL-GANZ--GRAND-TOUR--JENNIFER-CLARK/13550711/
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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. Hopefully both.
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.
Dates confirmed so far (with more to be added):
Monday 20 April Yeovil Westlands
Tuesday 21 April Bristol St George's
Wednesday 22 April Cheltenham Town Hall
Tickets are expected to go on sale in late November. Please check www.jethrotull.com for more info.
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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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. Hopefully both.
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.
Dates confirmed so far (with more to be added):
Monday 20 April Yeovil Westlands
Tuesday 21 April Bristol St George's
Wednesday 22 April Cheltenham Town Hall
Tickets are expected to go on sale in late November. Please check www.jethrotull.com for more info.
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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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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It’s funny how the most uncertain of gigs can bring out the little gems or finds for many a fan, music writer or reviewer, as highlighted recently by FabricationsHQ contributor and Glasgow based musician Nelson McFarlane…
So there I am, on the way, on a rainy Thursday school night in Glasgow, to the Classic Grand for a gig by a band I wasn’t overly familiar with… Pelican, a metal quartet from Chicago featuring Trevor Shelley de Brauw and Dallas Thomas (guitars), Bryan Herweg (bass) and Larry Herweg (drums).
Unusually for a metal based outfit, Pelican’s material is almost entirely instrumental.
Formed in 2001 they have released six albums and six EPs but, apart from a cult following, are virtually unknown in the UK.
There are elements of stoner-rock and doom-metal, but it is difficult to escape the Black Sabbath comparisons at times during the set (no bad thing).
So there I am, on the way, on a rainy Thursday school night in Glasgow, to the Classic Grand for a gig by a band I wasn’t overly familiar with… Pelican, a metal quartet from Chicago featuring Trevor Shelley de Brauw and Dallas Thomas (guitars), Bryan Herweg (bass) and Larry Herweg (drums).
Unusually for a metal based outfit, Pelican’s material is almost entirely instrumental.
Formed in 2001 they have released six albums and six EPs but, apart from a cult following, are virtually unknown in the UK.
There are elements of stoner-rock and doom-metal, but it is difficult to escape the Black Sabbath comparisons at times during the set (no bad thing).
The gig started with an intro recording of drones and white noise, which set the scene for what was to come.
From the first number in, 'Midnight and Mescaline' (the set largely comprised of numbers from most recent album Nighttime Stories), it was clear this would be intense and dense.
The twin guitar assault is brutal but when they settle on a riff it becomes hypnotic and almost trance-like, but this is no 'jam band,' Pelican are well rehearsed and the riffs keep coming with military precision.
This isn’t Math Rock either but it veers around the edges.
The band barely says anything to the audience between numbers however the set maintains a level of intensity which doesn’t require introductions; the sympathetic and understated light-show matched the mood perfectly.
Stand out songs were the titular 'Nightime Stories,' 'Arteries of Blacktop' and set closer 'Full Moon, Black Water.'
I don’t expect this band to be headlining Download anytime soon, but if you like your metal loud, brutal and riffy without the fripperies (and egos of lead singers), this might be right up your metal sheathed alley.
From the first number in, 'Midnight and Mescaline' (the set largely comprised of numbers from most recent album Nighttime Stories), it was clear this would be intense and dense.
The twin guitar assault is brutal but when they settle on a riff it becomes hypnotic and almost trance-like, but this is no 'jam band,' Pelican are well rehearsed and the riffs keep coming with military precision.
This isn’t Math Rock either but it veers around the edges.
The band barely says anything to the audience between numbers however the set maintains a level of intensity which doesn’t require introductions; the sympathetic and understated light-show matched the mood perfectly.
Stand out songs were the titular 'Nightime Stories,' 'Arteries of Blacktop' and set closer 'Full Moon, Black Water.'
I don’t expect this band to be headlining Download anytime soon, but if you like your metal loud, brutal and riffy without the fripperies (and egos of lead singers), this might be right up your metal sheathed alley.
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The Laurence Jones Band – Laurence Jones (vocals and guitar), Phil Wilson (drums), Bennett Holland (keyboard, backing vocals) and new bassist, Jack Alexander Timmis – will support their recent, self titled album with a winter tour of the UK through November and December.
Special Guest support on all dates comes from Matt Pearce & The mutiny, who released their debut album Gotta Get Home in May (see following News Item).
Special Guest support on all dates comes from Matt Pearce & The mutiny, who released their debut album Gotta Get Home in May (see following News Item).
Since debut album Thunder in the Sky in 2012 then teenager Laurence Jones has gone on to build a reputation as one of the performers on the British and European blues rock circuit.
The award winning singer-guitarist-songwriter has sold more than 50,000 albums across his previous studio output and supported artists such Status Quo, Gary Clark Jr, Glenn Hughes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, James Bay, Van Morrison, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa, Jools Holland and Eric Burdon.
The new album will be available on CD, Vinyl, Limited Deluxe Edition coloured vinyl (Amethyst) and various bundles such as a Deluxe Bundle including signed Deluxe Edition Vinyl, signed CD, Limited Edition T-shirt and collectors badge and signed photo of the Laurence Jones Band.
The album and bundles are available for pre-order now via www.laurencejonesmusic.com
Laurence Jones Band – November & December UK Tour (Special Guests Matt Pearce & The Mutiny)
( Tickets: 08444 780 898, www.thegigcartel.com & www.planetrocktickets.com )
Norwich, Waterfront Studio - Friday 22nd November
London, Oslo - Saturday 23rd November
Southampton, 1865 - Sunday 24th November
Shoreham, Ropetackle - Tuesday 26th November
Newcastle, The Cluny - Saturday 30th November
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 1st December
Sheffield, The Greystones - Tuesday 3rd December
Chester, The Live Rooms – Wednesday 4th December
Birmingham, The Actress & Bishop - Thursday 5th December
Porthcawl, Planet Rock Stock - Friday 6th December
Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre - Saturday 7th December
Nottingham, The Bodega - Sunday 8th December
Leeds, Lending Room - Thursday 12th December
Manchester, Night & Day - Friday 13th December
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The award winning singer-guitarist-songwriter has sold more than 50,000 albums across his previous studio output and supported artists such Status Quo, Gary Clark Jr, Glenn Hughes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, James Bay, Van Morrison, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa, Jools Holland and Eric Burdon.
The new album will be available on CD, Vinyl, Limited Deluxe Edition coloured vinyl (Amethyst) and various bundles such as a Deluxe Bundle including signed Deluxe Edition Vinyl, signed CD, Limited Edition T-shirt and collectors badge and signed photo of the Laurence Jones Band.
The album and bundles are available for pre-order now via www.laurencejonesmusic.com
Laurence Jones Band – November & December UK Tour (Special Guests Matt Pearce & The Mutiny)
( Tickets: 08444 780 898, www.thegigcartel.com & www.planetrocktickets.com )
Norwich, Waterfront Studio - Friday 22nd November
London, Oslo - Saturday 23rd November
Southampton, 1865 - Sunday 24th November
Shoreham, Ropetackle - Tuesday 26th November
Newcastle, The Cluny - Saturday 30th November
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 1st December
Sheffield, The Greystones - Tuesday 3rd December
Chester, The Live Rooms – Wednesday 4th December
Birmingham, The Actress & Bishop - Thursday 5th December
Porthcawl, Planet Rock Stock - Friday 6th December
Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre - Saturday 7th December
Nottingham, The Bodega - Sunday 8th December
Leeds, Lending Room - Thursday 12th December
Manchester, Night & Day - Friday 13th December
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As mentioned above, Matt Pearce & The Mutiny have been announced as Special Guests on the Laurence Jones Band UK tour.
To celebrate, the band have released a Radio Edit of the title track of their debut album Gotta Get Home; the track has since been playlisted by Planet rock.
To celebrate, the band have released a Radio Edit of the title track of their debut album Gotta Get Home; the track has since been playlisted by Planet rock.
The tour with Laurence Jones builds on the highly successful release of Gotta Get Home and a series of acclaimed festival appearances, as Matt Pearce comments: "After some amazing one-off festival shows this year it's beyond exciting to now be taking The Mutiny out on the road for our first ever tour, as guests of the inimitable Laurence Jones! To take our groovy bluesy sounds to the length and breadth of the UK is something I've been wanting to do for a long time -- to go back and play in my hometown of Glasgow is the icing on this very funky cake!”
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny released their self-produced debut album, Gotta Get Home in May; a day later, it was #1 in the Amazon Best Selling Blues Albums and Hot New Releases charts.
It has gone on to glean an impressive array of glowing reviews from the Blues and Rock press including FabricationsHQ.
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Matt Pearce & The Mutiny released their self-produced debut album, Gotta Get Home in May; a day later, it was #1 in the Amazon Best Selling Blues Albums and Hot New Releases charts.
It has gone on to glean an impressive array of glowing reviews from the Blues and Rock press including FabricationsHQ.
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Mike Zito & Friends have just released the album Rock 'N' Roll: A Tribute To Chuck Berry; you can read FabricationsHQ’s review of the album by clicking here.
The album features twenty-one guest guitarists, including Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Eric Gales, Robben Ford, Sonny Landreth, Luther Dickinson and, fittingly and significantly, Chuck’s grandson, Charles Berry III.
The music video for the first single 'Johnny B Goode,' featuring Walter Trout, has just been released, of which Mike Zito says: "The video's a throwback to early MTV kind of vibe. Getting to make this video with my hero, Walter Trout, is pretty much the coolest thing ever!"
The album features twenty-one guest guitarists, including Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Eric Gales, Robben Ford, Sonny Landreth, Luther Dickinson and, fittingly and significantly, Chuck’s grandson, Charles Berry III.
The music video for the first single 'Johnny B Goode,' featuring Walter Trout, has just been released, of which Mike Zito says: "The video's a throwback to early MTV kind of vibe. Getting to make this video with my hero, Walter Trout, is pretty much the coolest thing ever!"
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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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Acclaimed UK roots-blues artist Martin Harley, who is just completing an October run of UK dates before heading back to Europe for headline shows in Portugal, Switzerland, Germany and Austria, recently released his second single, 'Brother,' ahead of forthcoming new album Roll With the Punches.
You can pre-order the album here: https://www.martinharley.com/products/roll-with-the-punches-cd
Having made quite the impression on the acoustic blues/ roots and Americana scenes with his last two Nashville recorded albums, Martin Harley’s highly anticipated new album finds the musician in a more electric, band driven direction.
Recorded in a remote chapel deep in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, Roll With the Punches is an intimate, and gritty, analogue recorded album that features Harley's trademark road-worn songwriting style, country blues riffs and electric bottleneck slide guitar work, all set over the rhythms of co-producer and drummer Harry Harding (Yola Carter/William the Conquerer) and award-winning Australian bassist Rex Horan (Eric Clapton, Van Morrison & Laura Marling).
Hammond maestro Jonny Henderson (Robyn Ford/Matt Schofield) adds extra sparkle on six of the ten tracks, including the gospel tinged 'Brother.'
You can pre-order the album here: https://www.martinharley.com/products/roll-with-the-punches-cd
Having made quite the impression on the acoustic blues/ roots and Americana scenes with his last two Nashville recorded albums, Martin Harley’s highly anticipated new album finds the musician in a more electric, band driven direction.
Recorded in a remote chapel deep in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, Roll With the Punches is an intimate, and gritty, analogue recorded album that features Harley's trademark road-worn songwriting style, country blues riffs and electric bottleneck slide guitar work, all set over the rhythms of co-producer and drummer Harry Harding (Yola Carter/William the Conquerer) and award-winning Australian bassist Rex Horan (Eric Clapton, Van Morrison & Laura Marling).
Hammond maestro Jonny Henderson (Robyn Ford/Matt Schofield) adds extra sparkle on six of the ten tracks, including the gospel tinged 'Brother.'
Martin Harley recently played to a full house at the Union Chapel in Islington and has appeared at Edmonton, Vancouver, Canmore and Calgary folk festivals in Canada; UK festivals include Glastonbury, Bestival and Beautiful days.
Beyond his numerous European and US tours (and events such as the AMAs, The Bluebird in Nashville and Tønder in Denmark) Total Guitar Magazine ranked him #16 in the World's Greatest Acoustic Guitarist poll of 2018; he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana music awards 2019.
European tour dates, November-December
Nov 15th - Porto (Venue TBC), Portugal (solo)
Nov16th - Coimbra em Blues Festival, Portugal (solo)
Nov 19th – Wachenburg, Weinheim, Germany (duo)
Nov 20th - Bleu Lezard, Lausanne, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 21st - Vario Bar, Olten, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 22nd – ZAK, Jona, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 23rd - Lichtspielhaus Gloria, Immendingen, Germany (duo)
Nov 24th – Ellis, Hanau, Germany (duo)
Nov 26th – Kleefeld, Hannover, Germany (duo)
Nov 27th - Alte Molkerei, Bocholt, Germany (duo)
Nov 29th – Marenzihaus, Leibnitz, Austria (solo)
Nov 30th – Wohnzimmer, Klagenfurt, Austria (solo)
Dec 2nd – Academy, Salzburg, Austria (solo)
Dec 3rd - Haus Der Musik, Wien, Austria (solo)
Dec 4th - Die Bäckerei, Innsbruck, Germany (duo)
Dec 5th - Das Cann, Stuttgart, Germany (duo)
Dec 6th – Putzstein, Thurnau, Germany (duo)
Dec 7th – Gewölbe, Göttingen, Germany (duo)
Dec 8th - Altes Spital, Viechtach, Germany (solo)
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Beyond his numerous European and US tours (and events such as the AMAs, The Bluebird in Nashville and Tønder in Denmark) Total Guitar Magazine ranked him #16 in the World's Greatest Acoustic Guitarist poll of 2018; he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana music awards 2019.
European tour dates, November-December
Nov 15th - Porto (Venue TBC), Portugal (solo)
Nov16th - Coimbra em Blues Festival, Portugal (solo)
Nov 19th – Wachenburg, Weinheim, Germany (duo)
Nov 20th - Bleu Lezard, Lausanne, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 21st - Vario Bar, Olten, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 22nd – ZAK, Jona, Switzerland (duo)
Nov 23rd - Lichtspielhaus Gloria, Immendingen, Germany (duo)
Nov 24th – Ellis, Hanau, Germany (duo)
Nov 26th – Kleefeld, Hannover, Germany (duo)
Nov 27th - Alte Molkerei, Bocholt, Germany (duo)
Nov 29th – Marenzihaus, Leibnitz, Austria (solo)
Nov 30th – Wohnzimmer, Klagenfurt, Austria (solo)
Dec 2nd – Academy, Salzburg, Austria (solo)
Dec 3rd - Haus Der Musik, Wien, Austria (solo)
Dec 4th - Die Bäckerei, Innsbruck, Germany (duo)
Dec 5th - Das Cann, Stuttgart, Germany (duo)
Dec 6th – Putzstein, Thurnau, Germany (duo)
Dec 7th – Gewölbe, Göttingen, Germany (duo)
Dec 8th - Altes Spital, Viechtach, Germany (solo)
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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.
The Mason Hill Kickstarter campaign will run until the 10th of November: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/masonhill/against-the-wall-mason-hill-debut-album
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 will be recorded in November (much of 2019 has been spent writing, rehearsing and refining material for the album) at Riverside Studios near Glasgow; its release is scheduled for 2020.
The band have four gigs in October/ November where they will showcase new material alongside some old favourites.
The shows include the band’s recent sell out at King Tuts in Glasgow, Dragonffli in Pontypool in Wales (October 18th), a headline show at Gravity Festival in Cannock (October 19th) and Black Heart in Camden, London (November 5th).
2020 already has a number Mason Hill shows confirmed including a headliner at Rockmantic Festival, an appearance at Planet Rock’s Winters End Festival (on the main stage in February); other gigs will be confirmed and announced soon.
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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Steve Hackett will be embarking on his latest Genesis Revisted tour in November; the 20 date schedule will be formed around two highly significant albums' from the acclaimed guitarist's illustrious career.
The 2019 Genesis Revisited and Classic Hackett shows will showcase the seminal Genesis album Selling England By The Pound in its entirety, together with most of Steve Hackett’s classic solo album Spectral Mornings, which will be then celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Released in 1973, Selling England By The Pound went to No. 3 in the UK Album Charts; it has been described as the definitive Genesis album and remains a firm fan favourite.
The album includes classic Genesis cuts such as 'Dancing with the Moonlit Knight,' 'Firth of Fifth,' 'Cinema Show' and 'I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe).'
Other classic Genesis tracks will also feature in the show.
2019 marks the 40th anniversary of one of Steve Hackett’s most popular solo albums, Spectral Mornings; the anniversary milestone will be celebrated by Hackett and his band (Roger King - keyboards, Jonas Reingold - bass, Gary O’Toole - drums/percussion, Rob Townsend - saxophones/flutes, Nad Sylvan – vocals) performing numbers from the album on the 2019 tour.
The 2019 Genesis Revisited and Classic Hackett shows will showcase the seminal Genesis album Selling England By The Pound in its entirety, together with most of Steve Hackett’s classic solo album Spectral Mornings, which will be then celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Released in 1973, Selling England By The Pound went to No. 3 in the UK Album Charts; it has been described as the definitive Genesis album and remains a firm fan favourite.
The album includes classic Genesis cuts such as 'Dancing with the Moonlit Knight,' 'Firth of Fifth,' 'Cinema Show' and 'I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe).'
Other classic Genesis tracks will also feature in the show.
2019 marks the 40th anniversary of one of Steve Hackett’s most popular solo albums, Spectral Mornings; the anniversary milestone will be celebrated by Hackett and his band (Roger King - keyboards, Jonas Reingold - bass, Gary O’Toole - drums/percussion, Rob Townsend - saxophones/flutes, Nad Sylvan – vocals) performing numbers from the album on the 2019 tour.
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Praying Mantis, one of the break-through bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement (they were however always more heavy AOR than metal) and an act that continues to be a melodic rock force in the 21st century, will release Keep It Alive on the 6th December, on Frontiers Records.
The band will also make five UK appearances in November:
The Cavern Freehouse, London – 6th November
The Brickies, Norwich – 7th November
Hard Rock Hell XIII, Great Yarmouth – 8th November
Classic Rock Weekender, London – 9th November
WinterStorm, Troon – 30th November
Recorded at Frontiers Rock Festival V in Milan, Italy on 28th April 2018, Keep It Alive features Praying Mantis performing a set of new songs and classics, including selected cuts from their now classic debut album, Time Tells No Lies and 'Highway' from their acclaimed 2009 album, Sanctuary.
The band will also make five UK appearances in November:
The Cavern Freehouse, London – 6th November
The Brickies, Norwich – 7th November
Hard Rock Hell XIII, Great Yarmouth – 8th November
Classic Rock Weekender, London – 9th November
WinterStorm, Troon – 30th November
Recorded at Frontiers Rock Festival V in Milan, Italy on 28th April 2018, Keep It Alive features Praying Mantis performing a set of new songs and classics, including selected cuts from their now classic debut album, Time Tells No Lies and 'Highway' from their acclaimed 2009 album, Sanctuary.
Originally formed in 1974 by the Troy brothers, Tino and Chris, Praying Mantis became one of the most influential bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM).
Time Tells No Lies was released in 1981 to critical acclaim, and it remains a significant milestone in the history of the NWOBHM movement.
Following a short-lived reformation of most of the original Praying Mantis line-up in 1987, they went back on hiatus until offered the chance to play in Japan with ex-Iron Maiden members Paul Di’Anno and Dennis Stratton in 1990. This experience injected new life into the band, and also marked the beginning of a productive fifteen year partnership with Stratton.
The band’s second official studio album, Predator in Disguise, was released in 1991; they have since continued to write and release new material with a shifting line-up that has always featured ever-presents, and originals members, Tino and Chris Troy.
Praying Mantis later signed to Frontiers Records and released the album Sanctuary in 2009.
Considered to be one of the finest albums of their career, it has since been followed by Legacy and Gravity.
Keep it Alive – Track listing
Captured City; Panic In The Streets; Highway; Believable; Keep It Alive; Mantis Anthem; Dream On; Fight For Your Honour; Time Slipping Away; Children Of The Earth
Praying Mantis
John ‘Jaycee' Cuijpers - lead vocals; Andy Burgess - guitars; Tino Troy – guitars, vocals; Chris Troy – bass, vocals;
Hans In ’t Zandt - drums
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Time Tells No Lies was released in 1981 to critical acclaim, and it remains a significant milestone in the history of the NWOBHM movement.
Following a short-lived reformation of most of the original Praying Mantis line-up in 1987, they went back on hiatus until offered the chance to play in Japan with ex-Iron Maiden members Paul Di’Anno and Dennis Stratton in 1990. This experience injected new life into the band, and also marked the beginning of a productive fifteen year partnership with Stratton.
The band’s second official studio album, Predator in Disguise, was released in 1991; they have since continued to write and release new material with a shifting line-up that has always featured ever-presents, and originals members, Tino and Chris Troy.
Praying Mantis later signed to Frontiers Records and released the album Sanctuary in 2009.
Considered to be one of the finest albums of their career, it has since been followed by Legacy and Gravity.
Keep it Alive – Track listing
Captured City; Panic In The Streets; Highway; Believable; Keep It Alive; Mantis Anthem; Dream On; Fight For Your Honour; Time Slipping Away; Children Of The Earth
Praying Mantis
John ‘Jaycee' Cuijpers - lead vocals; Andy Burgess - guitars; Tino Troy – guitars, vocals; Chris Troy – bass, vocals;
Hans In ’t Zandt - drums
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Glasgow’s Anchor Lane are one of many up and coming rock outfits on the rock scene but what sets them apart from a number of the new bands with potential is you can’t just add them to the ever expanding 'New Wave of British Classic Rock' list.
And that’s because while Anchor Lane certainly carry influences from some of the weightier greats of back in the day, the band (Conor Gaffney - lead vocals, guitars; Lawrence O’Brien - guitars; Matthew Quigley - bass; Scott Hanlon - drums) are a vibrant and highly contemporary four piece who also incorporate anthemic rock, metal and a little alt-rockin' punk.
Proving that point is fast and feisty new single 'Fame Shame'
Produced by Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons, GUN, Little Angels) it’s an attention grabber from the first few seconds of its musically short and lyrically sharp two minutes and forty five seconds, snapping at a society all too easily led by social media and/ or living their lives through Reality TV and its celebrity stars.
The single was formally launched at a headline hometown show at the Glasgow G2 on October 11th.
You can read FabricationsQ's reviww of the gig here:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/anchor-lane---g2-glasgow.html
On the back of the single and forthcoming show, Conor Gaffney spoke to FabricationsHQ about the band’s recent activities, the single, working with Toby Jepson and that long awaited, and now highly anticipated, debut album Casino, which will be relaed on January 31st 2020…
This is a great time for Anchor Lane; a new single in anticipation of the debut album, headline Single Launch show at the G2 and significant festival and support gigs including a recent Special Guest slot to Cheap Trick at the O2 Academy Glasgow…
"It’s been a crazy year! We’ve been given so many incredible opportunities and we are so grateful.
Supporting Cheap Trick was amazing, to support a band of their legendary status is a true honour.
I was actually out for lunch with my brother when I found out we’d be supporting them. I received a phone call from our drummer Scott who was practically hyperventilating and frantically gasping out the words, "we’re supporting Cheap Trick!"
It was hysterical but I shared his enthusiasm. The guys in Cheap Trick were absolutely brand new as well. Really nice, grounded musicians who decided to invite us on stage to sing 'Surrender' with them!
Absolutely mind boggling! What a buzz!
The single, Fame Shame, is a seriously punchy offering which also benefits from being short and sharp – it’s a band composition but how much of an influence was working with, and being produced by, someone with the reputation and ‘previous’ of Toby Jepson…
"Toby is very much responsible for us coming up with Fame Shame.
It’s funny how a simple suggestion can spark a song like that! We were in the deepest depths of our
pre-production sessions with Toby and our list of songs to record for the album was looking strong.
We had worked very hard and we’re reaping the benefits of it. Toby had a look at the board and said to us 'You need a fast number. A more upbeat, hard hitting track.'
We brainstormed for a few minutes and either Lawrence or Scott came up with the opening riff for Fame Shame. Side note - neither of them know, nor claims to be the one, who wrote the riff!
After the opening riff was written the rest of the song came together very smoothly. We treated it like an old school, two-minute punk song. Full of angst and raw emotion and I think that comes across.
Toby really encouraged us to let the alternative and punk rock influence out...
And that’s because while Anchor Lane certainly carry influences from some of the weightier greats of back in the day, the band (Conor Gaffney - lead vocals, guitars; Lawrence O’Brien - guitars; Matthew Quigley - bass; Scott Hanlon - drums) are a vibrant and highly contemporary four piece who also incorporate anthemic rock, metal and a little alt-rockin' punk.
Proving that point is fast and feisty new single 'Fame Shame'
Produced by Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons, GUN, Little Angels) it’s an attention grabber from the first few seconds of its musically short and lyrically sharp two minutes and forty five seconds, snapping at a society all too easily led by social media and/ or living their lives through Reality TV and its celebrity stars.
The single was formally launched at a headline hometown show at the Glasgow G2 on October 11th.
You can read FabricationsQ's reviww of the gig here:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/anchor-lane---g2-glasgow.html
On the back of the single and forthcoming show, Conor Gaffney spoke to FabricationsHQ about the band’s recent activities, the single, working with Toby Jepson and that long awaited, and now highly anticipated, debut album Casino, which will be relaed on January 31st 2020…
This is a great time for Anchor Lane; a new single in anticipation of the debut album, headline Single Launch show at the G2 and significant festival and support gigs including a recent Special Guest slot to Cheap Trick at the O2 Academy Glasgow…
"It’s been a crazy year! We’ve been given so many incredible opportunities and we are so grateful.
Supporting Cheap Trick was amazing, to support a band of their legendary status is a true honour.
I was actually out for lunch with my brother when I found out we’d be supporting them. I received a phone call from our drummer Scott who was practically hyperventilating and frantically gasping out the words, "we’re supporting Cheap Trick!"
It was hysterical but I shared his enthusiasm. The guys in Cheap Trick were absolutely brand new as well. Really nice, grounded musicians who decided to invite us on stage to sing 'Surrender' with them!
Absolutely mind boggling! What a buzz!
The single, Fame Shame, is a seriously punchy offering which also benefits from being short and sharp – it’s a band composition but how much of an influence was working with, and being produced by, someone with the reputation and ‘previous’ of Toby Jepson…
"Toby is very much responsible for us coming up with Fame Shame.
It’s funny how a simple suggestion can spark a song like that! We were in the deepest depths of our
pre-production sessions with Toby and our list of songs to record for the album was looking strong.
We had worked very hard and we’re reaping the benefits of it. Toby had a look at the board and said to us 'You need a fast number. A more upbeat, hard hitting track.'
We brainstormed for a few minutes and either Lawrence or Scott came up with the opening riff for Fame Shame. Side note - neither of them know, nor claims to be the one, who wrote the riff!
After the opening riff was written the rest of the song came together very smoothly. We treated it like an old school, two-minute punk song. Full of angst and raw emotion and I think that comes across.
Toby really encouraged us to let the alternative and punk rock influence out...
It also has to be great for a band such as Anchor Lane to have someone on board like Toby; that has to be a great sounding board, as regards his experience and advisories…
"Absolutely, we met with Toby in January to discuss him producing our album; we invited him to our rehearsal studio in Glasgow and kind of introductory pre-production session.
We just showed him the songs we were working on and he gave us feedback. He came into the studio and totally fit in with the chemistry.
He challenged us and helped us mould and define our identity as a band and as songwriters. Speaking personally here, he really challenged me to be honest and open with my lyrics and to expose myself more.
In summation, we learned more than I think we’ll ever truly know from working with Toby."
That lyrical honesty and your vocal expressiveness come across loudly and clearly on Fame Shame.
Given the intensity with which you deliver the lyric, and the song’s hard-hitting style, it’s clear you feel very strongly about the issues of social media and Reality TV…
"Don’t get me wrong social media can be a wonderful tool to keep in touch with friends and family and find like-minded individuals and I do have it myself.
That being said, I feel we are in a world now where the social media pendulum has swung so far away from normality. There are too many people who compare themselves to lavish and extravagant lifestyles of celebrities and social media influencers that even they don’t really live. They’re not sharing pictures from the day they had the flu and their hair was a riot and their beard wasn’t groomed or their makeup wasn’t done. Social media is a highlight reel not reality.
We also feel that some celebrities and influencers are encouraging very shallow, self-centred and sometimes self-destructive behaviours that do not contribute positively to their followers’ well-being."
Perversely of course, in this digital day and instant connection age, bands like Anchor Lane need social media to help spread the word and keep connected to the fan base and the growth of that fan base.
It’s about striking that balance – using it, but not letting it, consume you…
"Totally! As I mentioned, I am on social media sites as are the rest of the lads in Anchor Lane and sometimes I catch myself sitting on it too long. I actually started utilising the screen time tool on my phone; it allows me limit how much time I spend on social media and my phone in general.
It is funny that we are discouraging people from being on their phones all the time while also encouraging them to follow us our social media’s and download our Anchor Lane app!
Don’t worry, we understand the irony! However, social media and phones when used in moderation are amazing tools!"
The much anticipated debut album Casino will see the light of day in January of next year – while many fans may have expected a full album sooner do you think waiting has benefited you as a band, as songwriters and as a unit?
"The thing for us has always been you only get one shot at a debut album. We could have released an album last year with the material we had but it would not have been to the quality of what we have now.
It was very important for us to get our first album right and the reason it’s coming out early next year is because we achieved that goal."
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"Absolutely, we met with Toby in January to discuss him producing our album; we invited him to our rehearsal studio in Glasgow and kind of introductory pre-production session.
We just showed him the songs we were working on and he gave us feedback. He came into the studio and totally fit in with the chemistry.
He challenged us and helped us mould and define our identity as a band and as songwriters. Speaking personally here, he really challenged me to be honest and open with my lyrics and to expose myself more.
In summation, we learned more than I think we’ll ever truly know from working with Toby."
That lyrical honesty and your vocal expressiveness come across loudly and clearly on Fame Shame.
Given the intensity with which you deliver the lyric, and the song’s hard-hitting style, it’s clear you feel very strongly about the issues of social media and Reality TV…
"Don’t get me wrong social media can be a wonderful tool to keep in touch with friends and family and find like-minded individuals and I do have it myself.
That being said, I feel we are in a world now where the social media pendulum has swung so far away from normality. There are too many people who compare themselves to lavish and extravagant lifestyles of celebrities and social media influencers that even they don’t really live. They’re not sharing pictures from the day they had the flu and their hair was a riot and their beard wasn’t groomed or their makeup wasn’t done. Social media is a highlight reel not reality.
We also feel that some celebrities and influencers are encouraging very shallow, self-centred and sometimes self-destructive behaviours that do not contribute positively to their followers’ well-being."
Perversely of course, in this digital day and instant connection age, bands like Anchor Lane need social media to help spread the word and keep connected to the fan base and the growth of that fan base.
It’s about striking that balance – using it, but not letting it, consume you…
"Totally! As I mentioned, I am on social media sites as are the rest of the lads in Anchor Lane and sometimes I catch myself sitting on it too long. I actually started utilising the screen time tool on my phone; it allows me limit how much time I spend on social media and my phone in general.
It is funny that we are discouraging people from being on their phones all the time while also encouraging them to follow us our social media’s and download our Anchor Lane app!
Don’t worry, we understand the irony! However, social media and phones when used in moderation are amazing tools!"
The much anticipated debut album Casino will see the light of day in January of next year – while many fans may have expected a full album sooner do you think waiting has benefited you as a band, as songwriters and as a unit?
"The thing for us has always been you only get one shot at a debut album. We could have released an album last year with the material we had but it would not have been to the quality of what we have now.
It was very important for us to get our first album right and the reason it’s coming out early next year is because we achieved that goal."
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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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As an emerging female artist in Nashville and granddaughter of music icon Willie Nelson you’d be forgiven for thinking you already know what Raelyn Nelson sounds like before you’ve heard a note of her band.
Because while Raelyn Nelson has been singing since she can remember, raised on a steady diet of traditional country and gospel music, that would put you on the wrong country road when you should be heading for country / garage rock territory.
Working with independent producer (and veteran of the underground rock and American punk scene) Jonathan Bright, Raelyn Nelson and her band have created a sound which is part Loretta Lynn and part Cheap Trick in countryland, as will be heard on forthcoming album Don’t.
New single 'Weed and Whiskey' and first release from Don’t is the fun, foot-stomping, country rockin’ side of a band whose genre crossing sound is further proven by bill sharing shows with acts as diverse as country superstar Tim McGraw, indie rockers Drivin' n Cryin', punk band Descendents and American blues’ rock supergroup Hard Working Americans.
Because while Raelyn Nelson has been singing since she can remember, raised on a steady diet of traditional country and gospel music, that would put you on the wrong country road when you should be heading for country / garage rock territory.
Working with independent producer (and veteran of the underground rock and American punk scene) Jonathan Bright, Raelyn Nelson and her band have created a sound which is part Loretta Lynn and part Cheap Trick in countryland, as will be heard on forthcoming album Don’t.
New single 'Weed and Whiskey' and first release from Don’t is the fun, foot-stomping, country rockin’ side of a band whose genre crossing sound is further proven by bill sharing shows with acts as diverse as country superstar Tim McGraw, indie rockers Drivin' n Cryin', punk band Descendents and American blues’ rock supergroup Hard Working Americans.
"I don't really have any desire to be a solo artist. Everyone in my family who plays music has always placed a lot of importance on band chemistry, on stage, off stage and in the studio.
Our band can almost read each other's minds. Why would I mess with that? We try to keep it simple: Write songs we like, record them, make a video, then go out and play them for people."
- Raelyn Nelson
Don’t will be released on the 8th November.
www.raelynnelsonband.com
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Our band can almost read each other's minds. Why would I mess with that? We try to keep it simple: Write songs we like, record them, make a video, then go out and play them for people."
- Raelyn Nelson
Don’t will be released on the 8th November.
www.raelynnelsonband.com
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Britain’s smoky-voiced roots-blues songstress Elles Bailey has just released a new single, 'Going Deeper.'
The song is lifted from the Bristol based singer’s second album Road I Call Home, which was released in March of this year to rave reviews; it charted in the UK Country and UK Americana charts and reached #1 on the Amazon Blues Bestseller chart.
"I think 'Deeper' is my favourite track on Road I Call Home. It was written with the superstar duo Dan Demay and Daryl Burgess. I’ve written a lot with Dan and Daryl and I love that we write something completely different every time we get together. ‘Deeper’ was always a favourite of mine right from the beginning; I knew it was gonna go on the record. I'm so happy we decided to put horns on it too… it just oozes with soul!"
- Elles Bailey
The song is lifted from the Bristol based singer’s second album Road I Call Home, which was released in March of this year to rave reviews; it charted in the UK Country and UK Americana charts and reached #1 on the Amazon Blues Bestseller chart.
"I think 'Deeper' is my favourite track on Road I Call Home. It was written with the superstar duo Dan Demay and Daryl Burgess. I’ve written a lot with Dan and Daryl and I love that we write something completely different every time we get together. ‘Deeper’ was always a favourite of mine right from the beginning; I knew it was gonna go on the record. I'm so happy we decided to put horns on it too… it just oozes with soul!"
- Elles Bailey
In what has been an incredibly busy two years for Elles Bailey the singer has been touring far and wide and a feature of a number of UK and European festivals including Black Deer, Swing Wesplaar, Ramblin’ Man Fair and The Great British R&B Festival.
In an impressive Americana one-two Elles Bailey has been invited to the House Of Songs songwriting summit in Arkansas and will also be showcasing at the Americana Fest in Nashville, in September.
"There’s nothing I can say about this album other than it's wonderful, perfect and you should listen to it right now!" - 3 Songs & out
" 'Road I Call Home' is a lifestyle statement from Elles Bailey as much as it is an album title. It’s also an exceptional roots-based release from one of the up and coming talents in British blues."
- FabricationsHQ
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In an impressive Americana one-two Elles Bailey has been invited to the House Of Songs songwriting summit in Arkansas and will also be showcasing at the Americana Fest in Nashville, in September.
"There’s nothing I can say about this album other than it's wonderful, perfect and you should listen to it right now!" - 3 Songs & out
" 'Road I Call Home' is a lifestyle statement from Elles Bailey as much as it is an album title. It’s also an exceptional roots-based release from one of the up and coming talents in British blues."
- FabricationsHQ
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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 working on their forthcoming 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 working on their forthcoming EP.
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Acclaimed British soul-blues and roots singer Jo Harman has just released her impassioned, stripped back reworking of the Citizen Cope classic 'Sideways' as a single.
A one take 'live in studio' recording produced by Andy Strange, 'Sideways' features acoustic accompaniment from US guitarist Chris Newland and multi-instrumentalist Melvin Duffy, on Dobro.
A one take 'live in studio' recording produced by Andy Strange, 'Sideways' features acoustic accompaniment from US guitarist Chris Newland and multi-instrumentalist Melvin Duffy, on Dobro.
First heard in 2011 as part of the then relatively unknown singer’s set, Jo Harman’s gospel-smooth interpretation of 'Sideways' helped underline that a special talent was emerging in the UK and European Blues Rock scene; subsequent studio albums Dirt On My Tongue (2013) and People We Become (2017) reinforce that claim, showcasing Jo Harman's development to fine effect.
This October the 'Sideways' circle closes when Jo Harman opens for Citizen Cope on the UK leg of his Helicopters and Heroin tour dates; the shows form part of wider international Autumn touring for Harman who will perform dates in Norway, France, Corsica, Netherlands along with a number of UK headline shows.
Upcoming 2019 Jo Harman shows:
9th November REC Rooms Horsham West Sussex
29th November Royal Philharmonic, Liverpool
30th November Lichfield Arts, Lichfield, Gloucestershire
'Sideways' features on Jo Harman's Extended Play 2CD Found A Place
http://joharman.com/product/found-a-place-extended/
"Right now… possibly Britain’s finest singer" - Chris Wells, Echoes Magazine
"One of the UK's finest talents" - Rag N Bone Man
"Hearing Jo sing is a spiritual experience" - Michael McDonald
"If Judie Tzuke did soul-blues it’s hard to conceive of it being any better than this"
People We Become review, FabricationsHQ
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This October the 'Sideways' circle closes when Jo Harman opens for Citizen Cope on the UK leg of his Helicopters and Heroin tour dates; the shows form part of wider international Autumn touring for Harman who will perform dates in Norway, France, Corsica, Netherlands along with a number of UK headline shows.
Upcoming 2019 Jo Harman shows:
9th November REC Rooms Horsham West Sussex
29th November Royal Philharmonic, Liverpool
30th November Lichfield Arts, Lichfield, Gloucestershire
'Sideways' features on Jo Harman's Extended Play 2CD Found A Place
http://joharman.com/product/found-a-place-extended/
"Right now… possibly Britain’s finest singer" - Chris Wells, Echoes Magazine
"One of the UK's finest talents" - Rag N Bone Man
"Hearing Jo sing is a spiritual experience" - Michael McDonald
"If Judie Tzuke did soul-blues it’s hard to conceive of it being any better than this"
People We Become review, FabricationsHQ
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All Aboard the Skylark! as we embark on Hawkwind’s 50th anniversary celebrations…
2019 marks the beginning of the band’s 50th Anniversary year with All Aboard The Skylark, the legendary outfit's 32nd studio album, a work that returns to their space rock roots, picking up from where the semi-conceptual, Top 40 chart albums The Machine Stops (2016) and Into The Woods (2017) left off.
Musically the streamlined Hawkwind quartet of founding member and ever present Dave Brock (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Richard Chadwick (drums), Niall Hone (bass, keyboards) and Magnus Martin (guitar, vocals) have created a tight, psychedelic groove that runs through the spine of the album, but embraces each musician’s individual talents along the way.
Opener 'Flesh Fondue' is a classic Hawkwind space rock number; alien creatures feeding on the inhabitants of planets, carried by Dave Brock’s characteristic guitar and vocals underpinned by Richard Chadwick’s rhythm and hypnotic drum fills.
'Nets Of Space' is a bass driven trip, complimented by swirling guitar loops and rhythmic drumming while the conceptual 'Last Man On Earth' and 'We are not Dead… Only Sleeping' lead headlong into the free-spirited psychedelic groove of the title track.
The contemplative '65 Million Years Ago' is followed by the melodic lament 'In the Beginning,' which leads to the expansive and multi-layered 'The Road To…'
The album closes with 'The Fantasy of Faldom,' based on a Hermann Hesse fairytale.
2019 marks the beginning of the band’s 50th Anniversary year with All Aboard The Skylark, the legendary outfit's 32nd studio album, a work that returns to their space rock roots, picking up from where the semi-conceptual, Top 40 chart albums The Machine Stops (2016) and Into The Woods (2017) left off.
Musically the streamlined Hawkwind quartet of founding member and ever present Dave Brock (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Richard Chadwick (drums), Niall Hone (bass, keyboards) and Magnus Martin (guitar, vocals) have created a tight, psychedelic groove that runs through the spine of the album, but embraces each musician’s individual talents along the way.
Opener 'Flesh Fondue' is a classic Hawkwind space rock number; alien creatures feeding on the inhabitants of planets, carried by Dave Brock’s characteristic guitar and vocals underpinned by Richard Chadwick’s rhythm and hypnotic drum fills.
'Nets Of Space' is a bass driven trip, complimented by swirling guitar loops and rhythmic drumming while the conceptual 'Last Man On Earth' and 'We are not Dead… Only Sleeping' lead headlong into the free-spirited psychedelic groove of the title track.
The contemplative '65 Million Years Ago' is followed by the melodic lament 'In the Beginning,' which leads to the expansive and multi-layered 'The Road To…'
The album closes with 'The Fantasy of Faldom,' based on a Hermann Hesse fairytale.
All Aboard the Skylark comes with a special bonus disc entitled Acoustic Daze.
Following a live tour, when Hawkwind opened their own shows with an acoustic set, the band went into the studio to record acoustic versions of some of their classic tracks including Psy Power, Down Through The Night and We Took The Wrong Step Years Ago.
All Aboard the Skylark will be released on CD and Vinyl (the Vinyl edition of Acoustic Daze will be limited to 1000 copies worldwide) on the 25th of October.
The band’s 50th Anniversary celebrations this year have already seen the band headline the acoustic stage at Glastonbury and play a headline slot at the metal festival Graspop in Belgium.
A nationwide 50th Anniversary tour takes place through November, culminating with a show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
Hawkwind 50th Anniversary Tour
Sunday November 10 – Theatre Royal, Brighton
Monday November 11 – Grand Opera House, York
Tuesday November 12 – Corn Exchange, Ipswich
Wednesday November 13 – The Anvil, Basingstoke
Friday November 15 – Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday November 16 – The Queens Hall, Edinburgh
Sunday November 17 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
Monday November 18 – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Tuesday November 19 – Anson Rooms, Bristol
Wednesday November 20 – Tramshed, Cardiff
Friday November 22 – Rock City, Nottingham
Saturday November 23 – Town Hall, Birmingham
Sunday November 24 – Empire, Coventry
Monday November 25 - G Live, Guildford
Tuesday November 26 – Royal Albert Hall, London
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Following a live tour, when Hawkwind opened their own shows with an acoustic set, the band went into the studio to record acoustic versions of some of their classic tracks including Psy Power, Down Through The Night and We Took The Wrong Step Years Ago.
All Aboard the Skylark will be released on CD and Vinyl (the Vinyl edition of Acoustic Daze will be limited to 1000 copies worldwide) on the 25th of October.
The band’s 50th Anniversary celebrations this year have already seen the band headline the acoustic stage at Glastonbury and play a headline slot at the metal festival Graspop in Belgium.
A nationwide 50th Anniversary tour takes place through November, culminating with a show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
Hawkwind 50th Anniversary Tour
Sunday November 10 – Theatre Royal, Brighton
Monday November 11 – Grand Opera House, York
Tuesday November 12 – Corn Exchange, Ipswich
Wednesday November 13 – The Anvil, Basingstoke
Friday November 15 – Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday November 16 – The Queens Hall, Edinburgh
Sunday November 17 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
Monday November 18 – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Tuesday November 19 – Anson Rooms, Bristol
Wednesday November 20 – Tramshed, Cardiff
Friday November 22 – Rock City, Nottingham
Saturday November 23 – Town Hall, Birmingham
Sunday November 24 – Empire, Coventry
Monday November 25 - G Live, Guildford
Tuesday November 26 – Royal Albert Hall, London
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Raintown, the Glasgow based crossover country-pop-rock outfit featuring the talents of husband and wife singer-songwriter team Paul Bain and Claire McArthur Bain, have released a new single, 'Play it Loud.'
Produced in Nashville with Austin Moorhead at Wayland Productions 'Play it Loud' captures the band’s Nashville country-pop leanings.
It also, along with previous single, 2018’s melodic country pop rocker 'Run With the Night,' points toward any future third album from the multi-award winning band being as critically acclaimed in modern country circles as Writing On the Wall (the band’s second album caught the attention and ear of BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris, among others).
Produced in Nashville with Austin Moorhead at Wayland Productions 'Play it Loud' captures the band’s Nashville country-pop leanings.
It also, along with previous single, 2018’s melodic country pop rocker 'Run With the Night,' points toward any future third album from the multi-award winning band being as critically acclaimed in modern country circles as Writing On the Wall (the band’s second album caught the attention and ear of BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris, among others).
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Electro-rock quintet IAMWARFACE recently released the Official Music Video for new single, 'Say My Name.'
The song features on forthcoming debut album Year of the Dragon, which was released on Friday 6th September on Warfacesounds Records.
The song features on forthcoming debut album Year of the Dragon, which was released on Friday 6th September on Warfacesounds Records.
Formed in London in 2016 by singer-songwriter-producer Matt Warneford, the sound of IAMWARFACE is a mix of electro-synth (Gary Numan, Depeche Mode) and big-sound (Tears For Fears) 80s influences and the more contemporary (Muse, Kasabian), delivered over huge electro-rock grooves.
The band have released four singles to date including the darker 'Fear the Future,' released earlier this year, and the atmospheric 'Closer,' issued in 2018.
IAMWARFACE have been touring regularly in support of their single releases, including recent support slots with Gary Numan; they have also performed a live session for BBC Introducing.
IAMWARFACE
Matt Warneford – vocals; Lou Matthews – guitars; Tom Howe – synthesizer
Mike Smith – bass; Adam Stanley – drums
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The band have released four singles to date including the darker 'Fear the Future,' released earlier this year, and the atmospheric 'Closer,' issued in 2018.
IAMWARFACE have been touring regularly in support of their single releases, including recent support slots with Gary Numan; they have also performed a live session for BBC Introducing.
IAMWARFACE
Matt Warneford – vocals; Lou Matthews – guitars; Tom Howe – synthesizer
Mike Smith – bass; Adam Stanley – drums
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Following their highly successful "Still Got the Rock" European tour legendary 70’s glam and hard rockers Sweet will embark on a 16-date nationwide UK Xmas tour through late November to late December.
Special Guests on the tour will be alternate-rock quartet Novatines, who recorded their debut album with Sweet’s Andy Scott as producer in 2018.
In the early 70’s The Sweet were one of the hottest tickets in town with a string of Top Ten singles in the UK and Europe including 'Blockbuster,' 'Hellraiser,' 'Ballroom Blitz,' 'Teenage Rampage' and 'The Sixteens.'
By 1975 the USA had discovered the band via 'Fox on the Run,' which made #3 in the Billboard 100.
Another self-penned hit, 'Action,' followed in 1976, firmly establishing Sweet in the US charts.
Known primarily as a glam rock singles band the truth of the matter was they were a hard rocking and equally hard working outfit; albums such as Desolation Boulevard (1975) and Give Us a Wink (1976) helped establish that harder edge while Level Headed, released in 1978, brought with it a more AOR orientated sound and another worldwide hit in the shape of 'Love is Like Oxygen,' written by guitarist/ vocalist Andy Scott.
In 1979 original lead singer Brian Connolly left the original line-up leaving Andy Scott, bassist/ vocalist Steve Priest and drummer/ vocalist Mick Tucker to continue as a three piece.
Sadly both Brian Connolly and Mick Tucker passed away, in 1997 and 2002 respectively; with Steve Priest relocating to the USA, Andy Scott was left to fly the Sweet flag.
The current and long established core line-up of Andy Scott, Bruce Bisland (drums, vocals) and Tony O’Hora (lead vocals, bass) have been joined by Paul Manzi (guitars, keys, vocals), who has performed with the band at various times over the last five years.
With over 55 million records sold worldwide and 34 #1 hits worldwide, Sweet continue to tour and perform to sell-out audiences around the globe.
Sweet – November/ December 2019 UK Dates with Special Guests the Novatines
(tickets www.thegigcartel.com 24-Hour Box Office: 0844 478 0898)
Frome Cheese & Grain - Thursday 28th November
Holmfirth Picturedrome - Friday 29th November
Stockton Arc - Saturday 30th November
Nottingham Rescue Rooms - Sunday 1st December
Bury St Edmunds Apex - Thursday 5th December
Warrington Parr Hall - Friday 6th December
Barrow in Furness Forum - Saturday 7th December
Glasgow Oran Mor - Sunday 8th December
Sage Gateshead - Thursday 12th December
Aberdeen Lemon Tree - Friday 13th December
Edinburgh Queens Hall - Saturday 14th December
Clitheroe Grand - Sunday 15th December
Islington Assembly - Wednesday 18th December
Exeter Phoenix - Thursday 19th December
Southampton 1865 - Friday 20th December
Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion - Saturday 21st December
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Special Guests on the tour will be alternate-rock quartet Novatines, who recorded their debut album with Sweet’s Andy Scott as producer in 2018.
In the early 70’s The Sweet were one of the hottest tickets in town with a string of Top Ten singles in the UK and Europe including 'Blockbuster,' 'Hellraiser,' 'Ballroom Blitz,' 'Teenage Rampage' and 'The Sixteens.'
By 1975 the USA had discovered the band via 'Fox on the Run,' which made #3 in the Billboard 100.
Another self-penned hit, 'Action,' followed in 1976, firmly establishing Sweet in the US charts.
Known primarily as a glam rock singles band the truth of the matter was they were a hard rocking and equally hard working outfit; albums such as Desolation Boulevard (1975) and Give Us a Wink (1976) helped establish that harder edge while Level Headed, released in 1978, brought with it a more AOR orientated sound and another worldwide hit in the shape of 'Love is Like Oxygen,' written by guitarist/ vocalist Andy Scott.
In 1979 original lead singer Brian Connolly left the original line-up leaving Andy Scott, bassist/ vocalist Steve Priest and drummer/ vocalist Mick Tucker to continue as a three piece.
Sadly both Brian Connolly and Mick Tucker passed away, in 1997 and 2002 respectively; with Steve Priest relocating to the USA, Andy Scott was left to fly the Sweet flag.
The current and long established core line-up of Andy Scott, Bruce Bisland (drums, vocals) and Tony O’Hora (lead vocals, bass) have been joined by Paul Manzi (guitars, keys, vocals), who has performed with the band at various times over the last five years.
With over 55 million records sold worldwide and 34 #1 hits worldwide, Sweet continue to tour and perform to sell-out audiences around the globe.
Sweet – November/ December 2019 UK Dates with Special Guests the Novatines
(tickets www.thegigcartel.com 24-Hour Box Office: 0844 478 0898)
Frome Cheese & Grain - Thursday 28th November
Holmfirth Picturedrome - Friday 29th November
Stockton Arc - Saturday 30th November
Nottingham Rescue Rooms - Sunday 1st December
Bury St Edmunds Apex - Thursday 5th December
Warrington Parr Hall - Friday 6th December
Barrow in Furness Forum - Saturday 7th December
Glasgow Oran Mor - Sunday 8th December
Sage Gateshead - Thursday 12th December
Aberdeen Lemon Tree - Friday 13th December
Edinburgh Queens Hall - Saturday 14th December
Clitheroe Grand - Sunday 15th December
Islington Assembly - Wednesday 18th December
Exeter Phoenix - Thursday 19th December
Southampton 1865 - Friday 20th December
Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion - Saturday 21st December
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Glenn Hughes, having had to recently cancel his GLENN HUGHES PERFORMS CLASSIC DEEP PURPLE LIVE May 2019 UK tour dates due to health issues, has since announced rescheduled dates in November alongside a collection of new, dovetailing dates.
The re-scheduled dates include Salisbury, Norwich, Holmfirth and Birmingham; additional dates are in Brexhill, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Aberdeen, Inverness and Middlesbrough.
"I'm excited to return to touring Classic Deep Purple Live in the UK in November. I first toured Classic Deep Purple Live in Australia and New Zealand last year and it went down a storm.
We are looking forward for a second round in the UK in November.!"
- Glenn Hughes
GLENN HUGHES PERFORMS CLASSIC DEEP PURPLE LIVE
Tickets: www.thegigcartel.com 24 HR Box Office: 08444 780 898
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill - Saturday 16th November
City Hall, Salisbury (re-scheduled date) - Sunday 17th November
The Junction, Cambridge - Tuesday 19th November
The Waterfront, Norwich (re-scheduled date) - Wednesday 20th November
Town Hall, Cheltenham - Friday 22nd November
The Picturedome, Holmfirth (re-scheduled date) - Saturday 23rd November
Music Hall, Aberdeen - Monday 25th November
The IronWorks, Inverness - Tuesday 26th November
Town Hall, Middlesbrough - Thursday 28th November
O2 Institute, Birmingham (re-scheduled date) - Friday 29th November
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The re-scheduled dates include Salisbury, Norwich, Holmfirth and Birmingham; additional dates are in Brexhill, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Aberdeen, Inverness and Middlesbrough.
"I'm excited to return to touring Classic Deep Purple Live in the UK in November. I first toured Classic Deep Purple Live in Australia and New Zealand last year and it went down a storm.
We are looking forward for a second round in the UK in November.!"
- Glenn Hughes
GLENN HUGHES PERFORMS CLASSIC DEEP PURPLE LIVE
Tickets: www.thegigcartel.com 24 HR Box Office: 08444 780 898
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill - Saturday 16th November
City Hall, Salisbury (re-scheduled date) - Sunday 17th November
The Junction, Cambridge - Tuesday 19th November
The Waterfront, Norwich (re-scheduled date) - Wednesday 20th November
Town Hall, Cheltenham - Friday 22nd November
The Picturedome, Holmfirth (re-scheduled date) - Saturday 23rd November
Music Hall, Aberdeen - Monday 25th November
The IronWorks, Inverness - Tuesday 26th November
Town Hall, Middlesbrough - Thursday 28th November
O2 Institute, Birmingham (re-scheduled date) - Friday 29th November
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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 recent 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 recent 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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This recently YT posted blast from the all-girl rock (with a touch of pop, soul and funk) past helps underline and remind just what a consummate, talented and (sadly not fully recognised at the time) outstanding band Fanny were.
Seen by many as a "gimmick" band (Warner Bros only signed them to their Reprise label on that very pretext, ignoring their genuinely strong musicianship, vocals and songwriting) the band had a smattering of successful hit singles but their albums never did the higher charting business they should have; it would be decades before the industry recognised their talent/ efforts to all-female music.
Fans of the original band should also check out the 2018 spin-off album Fanny Walked the Earth featuring the Millington sisters and the band's original / pre-debut album drummer-singer, Brie Howard.
Seen by many as a "gimmick" band (Warner Bros only signed them to their Reprise label on that very pretext, ignoring their genuinely strong musicianship, vocals and songwriting) the band had a smattering of successful hit singles but their albums never did the higher charting business they should have; it would be decades before the industry recognised their talent/ efforts to all-female music.
Fans of the original band should also check out the 2018 spin-off album Fanny Walked the Earth featuring the Millington sisters and the band's original / pre-debut album drummer-singer, Brie Howard.
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Escape Music have recently released Attitude, the debut from British melodic/ rock supergroup Lonerider featuring FM vocalist Steve Overland, legendary drummer Simon Kirke of Free and Bad Company fame, Steve Morris (Heartland) on guitars & keyboards, Thunder’s Chris Childs on bass and Brian J Anthony (acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion).
The album was released in April and is available on CD and Limited Edition Double LP Vinyl (only 500 vinyl copies were produced, in transparent gold and individually numbered).
The album was produced by the band and mixed and mastered by Brian J Anthony.
Lonerider - Attitude (all songs by Steve Overland/Steve Morris)
1- My Imagination 2- Lonerider 3- Hard Heart to Break 4- Fast Train 5- Wanted Man 6- Yesterday Heroes
7- Angel without Wings 8- Rock ‘N Roll Dreamer 9- One in A Million 10- Gimme Your Love 11- Rhythm of Life 12- Heart & Soul.
Bonus tracks (Double LP Vinyl ONLY):
When Love Leaves Town; Have A Little Faith; Rock ‘N Roll Dreamer (acoustic version); Yesterday Heroes (acoustic version).
With the feel of classic Bad Company yet with modern, fresh and vibrant songs, Lonerider certainly have the quality – and the Attitude.
The album was released in April and is available on CD and Limited Edition Double LP Vinyl (only 500 vinyl copies were produced, in transparent gold and individually numbered).
The album was produced by the band and mixed and mastered by Brian J Anthony.
Lonerider - Attitude (all songs by Steve Overland/Steve Morris)
1- My Imagination 2- Lonerider 3- Hard Heart to Break 4- Fast Train 5- Wanted Man 6- Yesterday Heroes
7- Angel without Wings 8- Rock ‘N Roll Dreamer 9- One in A Million 10- Gimme Your Love 11- Rhythm of Life 12- Heart & Soul.
Bonus tracks (Double LP Vinyl ONLY):
When Love Leaves Town; Have A Little Faith; Rock ‘N Roll Dreamer (acoustic version); Yesterday Heroes (acoustic version).
With the feel of classic Bad Company yet with modern, fresh and vibrant songs, Lonerider certainly have the quality – and the Attitude.
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Welsh heavy blues rockers Everyday Heroes, winners of the StormBreakers Battle of the Bands event last year that led to their highly impacting spot at WinterStorm Troon 2018, continue to impress with their hard 'n' gritty, guitar-led storytelling variant of the genre.
Latest song/ single, 'Soul to Save,' also bodes well for the forthcoming debut album…
Latest song/ single, 'Soul to Save,' also bodes well for the forthcoming debut album…
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FabricationsHQ was a champion of the Liverpool based Matchstickmen, a four piece whose 2011 debut album Through Hell… And Kept Going showcased solid, 90s styled alternative rock in a contemporary setting.
It was followed by the even stronger From Our own Ashes, five years later.
From Our Own Ashes was the sort of album that made you keen to hear what the Matchstickmen would come up with next, but the album was somewhat prophetic in its title...
Fate, the departure of bassist Iain Forsyth (Matchstickmen were a true All For One and One For All quartet) and a rebranding meant the Matchstickmen extinguished themselves to rise from their own ashes as Attic Theory, with new members Tim Cunningham (guitars) and Kenny McArthur (bass) joining Lewis Wright (vocals), Peter Donnelly (guitars) and Dave Hornby (drums).
Four of the band also perform as the only UK tribute to the late Scott Weiland and the Stone Temple Pilots (as the Stone Temple Pirates) but new material was always the Sherlock Holmes inspired name of the new band’s game, as the groove meets grunge of debut single 'Saints Among Us' loudly and proudly showcases...
It was followed by the even stronger From Our own Ashes, five years later.
From Our Own Ashes was the sort of album that made you keen to hear what the Matchstickmen would come up with next, but the album was somewhat prophetic in its title...
Fate, the departure of bassist Iain Forsyth (Matchstickmen were a true All For One and One For All quartet) and a rebranding meant the Matchstickmen extinguished themselves to rise from their own ashes as Attic Theory, with new members Tim Cunningham (guitars) and Kenny McArthur (bass) joining Lewis Wright (vocals), Peter Donnelly (guitars) and Dave Hornby (drums).
Four of the band also perform as the only UK tribute to the late Scott Weiland and the Stone Temple Pilots (as the Stone Temple Pirates) but new material was always the Sherlock Holmes inspired name of the new band’s game, as the groove meets grunge of debut single 'Saints Among Us' loudly and proudly showcases...
Attic Theory are also working toward the release of an EP in 2019 with launch help from Toby Jepson and Rob Town in their Lightning In a Bottle guise (a new music consultation agency designed to help musicians and bands).
Website: http://attictheory.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/AtticTheory/
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Website: http://attictheory.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/AtticTheory/
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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