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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
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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Félix Rabin, the young, talented and highly affable French singer guitarist, who established his credentials in front of a UK rock crowd last year via his well-received support slot on the Wishbone Ash XLIX tour, is currently back in the UK half-way through his extensive headline tour.
His upcoming dates include five north of the border in Glasgow, Aberdeen (supporting Focus), Inverness, Kinross and Edinburgh.
In a day and age where even the biggest of the club circuit bands would find it hard to move big tickets numbers across five Scottish dates in a relatively small geographical landscape, that’s a brave decision but then Félix Rabin is a musician who just loves to perform and is well aware this is the necessary small steps start to increase the fanbase and make himself the name he deserves to be in the UK (recent performances at the Great British Rock & Blues Festival and an exceptionally well-received set at HRH Blues in Sheffield have certainly helped).
With a sound that can range from Hendrix to Pink Floyd, Félix Rabin’s blues-rock musicality is well worth checking out – any Scottish blues/ rock fan that can make any of the gigs should certainly do so.
Vive Le France, Vive l’Écosse, Vive les bleus.
Click here for a review of Félix Rabin’s earlier gig trip to Glasgow, back in April.
His upcoming dates include five north of the border in Glasgow, Aberdeen (supporting Focus), Inverness, Kinross and Edinburgh.
In a day and age where even the biggest of the club circuit bands would find it hard to move big tickets numbers across five Scottish dates in a relatively small geographical landscape, that’s a brave decision but then Félix Rabin is a musician who just loves to perform and is well aware this is the necessary small steps start to increase the fanbase and make himself the name he deserves to be in the UK (recent performances at the Great British Rock & Blues Festival and an exceptionally well-received set at HRH Blues in Sheffield have certainly helped).
With a sound that can range from Hendrix to Pink Floyd, Félix Rabin’s blues-rock musicality is well worth checking out – any Scottish blues/ rock fan that can make any of the gigs should certainly do so.
Vive Le France, Vive l’Écosse, Vive les bleus.
Click here for a review of Félix Rabin’s earlier gig trip to Glasgow, back in April.
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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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British R&B stalwarts Nine Below Zero celebrate their 40th Anniversary by way of a new big band ensemble album, Avalanche, and a full UK tour.
Avalanche, which was released on 4th October on Zed Records, is the follow up to the band’s exploratory blues record 13 Shades Of Blue.
The new album features the most expansive Nine Below Zero line up to date, appearing on record for the first time following their unveiling at Glastonbury 2016.
Brass arrangements, keys and backing vocals all add a new dynamic to the band’s classic R& sound.
Ever present, primary songwriter and vocalist-guitarist Dennis Greaves has stated it’s been a dream of his to record an album with a full ensemble, and now the energetic live shows synonymous with Nine Below Zero have been represented in full; all tracks were written and performed with the big band in order to capture the spirit of their high energy concerts.
Recording Avalanche however was not without its worries – Dennis Greaves had meticulously scheduled recording the instrumentation only to have three musicians depart at the last moment.
With only a few weeks until their scheduled studio time with producer Wayne Proctor, Dennis managed to enlist his son, Sonny, for drums, impressive young multi-instrumentalist Tom Monks for keys, and Stone Foundation’s Dave Boraston for trumpet.
"When the three guys left, I was really worried" says Dennis.
"I had to dig deep. I’d set the whole thing up for them to be involved, and I had to rebuild the band.
Funnily enough, through the adversity I think it’s turned out better than I had imagined it would, but it wasn’t until getting into pre-production that I could really relax. And lucky for me, they can all sing!"
Vocalist Charlie Austen, who has fast become a fan favourite at concerts, has been given her moment in the spotlight, providing lead vocals for tracks 'Ter Wit Wer Woo' (written with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook) and 'Recycle Me.'
Rounding off the Avalanche octet is music’s most in demand harmonica player (and Nine Below Zero co-founder) Mark Feltham, trusted bass player and collaborator Ben Willis and new saxophonist Chris Rand.
In addition to drawing musical inspiration from their new performing environment, Dennis Greaves puts forth his views on the current social /political environment, with lyrics ranging from austerity and government, to social media fakery and obsession.
Further commentary of a more personal nature can also be heard on Avalanche, with the singer musing on stories that have touched him, including life with his family, North Carolina’s sordid history of slavery and the tale of a terminally ill 13 year old girl becoming an organ donor.
Nine Below Zero:
Guitars/vocals: Dennis Greaves; Harmonica/vocals: Mark Feltham; Drums: Sonny Greaves; Bass: Ben Willis; Vocals: Charlie Austen; Keys: Tom Monks; Sax: Chris Rand; Trumpet: Dave Boraston
Are We There Yet? 40th Anniversary - Tour Dates:
October:
Saturday 5th Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford
Friday 11th Chinnerys, Southend
Saturday 12th The Brook, Southampton
Friday 18th Arts Club, Liverpool
Saturday 19th Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 25th The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Saturday 26th Old Fire Station, Carlisle
November:
Friday 1st Booking Hall, Dover
Saturday 2nd Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Friday 8th Robin 2, Bilston
Saturday 9th Riverside, Newcastle
Friday 15th Guild Hall, Gloucester
Saturday 16th Concorde 2, Brighton
Friday 22nd The Wardrobe, Leeds
Saturday 30th Fiddlers, Bristol
December:
Friday 6th Junction, Cambridge
Saturday 7th Islington Assembly Hall, London
Friday 13th Arts Centre, Colchester
Saturday 14th Roadmender, Northampton
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Avalanche, which was released on 4th October on Zed Records, is the follow up to the band’s exploratory blues record 13 Shades Of Blue.
The new album features the most expansive Nine Below Zero line up to date, appearing on record for the first time following their unveiling at Glastonbury 2016.
Brass arrangements, keys and backing vocals all add a new dynamic to the band’s classic R& sound.
Ever present, primary songwriter and vocalist-guitarist Dennis Greaves has stated it’s been a dream of his to record an album with a full ensemble, and now the energetic live shows synonymous with Nine Below Zero have been represented in full; all tracks were written and performed with the big band in order to capture the spirit of their high energy concerts.
Recording Avalanche however was not without its worries – Dennis Greaves had meticulously scheduled recording the instrumentation only to have three musicians depart at the last moment.
With only a few weeks until their scheduled studio time with producer Wayne Proctor, Dennis managed to enlist his son, Sonny, for drums, impressive young multi-instrumentalist Tom Monks for keys, and Stone Foundation’s Dave Boraston for trumpet.
"When the three guys left, I was really worried" says Dennis.
"I had to dig deep. I’d set the whole thing up for them to be involved, and I had to rebuild the band.
Funnily enough, through the adversity I think it’s turned out better than I had imagined it would, but it wasn’t until getting into pre-production that I could really relax. And lucky for me, they can all sing!"
Vocalist Charlie Austen, who has fast become a fan favourite at concerts, has been given her moment in the spotlight, providing lead vocals for tracks 'Ter Wit Wer Woo' (written with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook) and 'Recycle Me.'
Rounding off the Avalanche octet is music’s most in demand harmonica player (and Nine Below Zero co-founder) Mark Feltham, trusted bass player and collaborator Ben Willis and new saxophonist Chris Rand.
In addition to drawing musical inspiration from their new performing environment, Dennis Greaves puts forth his views on the current social /political environment, with lyrics ranging from austerity and government, to social media fakery and obsession.
Further commentary of a more personal nature can also be heard on Avalanche, with the singer musing on stories that have touched him, including life with his family, North Carolina’s sordid history of slavery and the tale of a terminally ill 13 year old girl becoming an organ donor.
Nine Below Zero:
Guitars/vocals: Dennis Greaves; Harmonica/vocals: Mark Feltham; Drums: Sonny Greaves; Bass: Ben Willis; Vocals: Charlie Austen; Keys: Tom Monks; Sax: Chris Rand; Trumpet: Dave Boraston
Are We There Yet? 40th Anniversary - Tour Dates:
October:
Saturday 5th Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford
Friday 11th Chinnerys, Southend
Saturday 12th The Brook, Southampton
Friday 18th Arts Club, Liverpool
Saturday 19th Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 25th The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Saturday 26th Old Fire Station, Carlisle
November:
Friday 1st Booking Hall, Dover
Saturday 2nd Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Friday 8th Robin 2, Bilston
Saturday 9th Riverside, Newcastle
Friday 15th Guild Hall, Gloucester
Saturday 16th Concorde 2, Brighton
Friday 22nd The Wardrobe, Leeds
Saturday 30th Fiddlers, Bristol
December:
Friday 6th Junction, Cambridge
Saturday 7th Islington Assembly Hall, London
Friday 13th Arts Centre, Colchester
Saturday 14th Roadmender, Northampton
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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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Burnt Out Wreck, fronted by Gary Moat, will release their new album This Is Hell on 11th October on Burnt Out Wreckords / Cherry Red. You can read FabricationsHQ's Feature Review of This is Hell here:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/burnt-out-wreck---this-is-hell.html
This is Hell is the follow-up to the band’s acclaimed debut offering Swallow, released in 2017.
Following in the guitar-led, rock and riff swaggering music-steps of that debut, This is Hell offers a little more sonic bang and edginess for your buck, as confirmed by Gary Moat:
"The title says it all. It’s a hard hitting, fast paced and more focused album. It’s an angry set of songs that follows on in the same vein as Swallow, but a bigger sound. It has drained me mentally and physically, made in eleven days start to finish, I cracked the whip on the entire band & they agreed it was worth it!"
Opening track 'Dead Or Alive,' a riff-driven slice of old-school, good time rock 'n' roll, has just been released as a lead-off single.
http://www.fabricationshq.com/burnt-out-wreck---this-is-hell.html
This is Hell is the follow-up to the band’s acclaimed debut offering Swallow, released in 2017.
Following in the guitar-led, rock and riff swaggering music-steps of that debut, This is Hell offers a little more sonic bang and edginess for your buck, as confirmed by Gary Moat:
"The title says it all. It’s a hard hitting, fast paced and more focused album. It’s an angry set of songs that follows on in the same vein as Swallow, but a bigger sound. It has drained me mentally and physically, made in eleven days start to finish, I cracked the whip on the entire band & they agreed it was worth it!"
Opening track 'Dead Or Alive,' a riff-driven slice of old-school, good time rock 'n' roll, has just been released as a lead-off single.
Gary Moat formed Burnt Out Wreck in the summer of 2016.
After penning songs for the debut album, he ventured into the studio under the watchful eye of respected studio and live sound man Steve Rispin (Asia, Uriah Heep, Family with Roger Chapman, Lifesigns, Fish et al); with Gary’s determination to create good time, classic rock, the album Swallow took shape and was released early in 2017.
Gary has a colourful history as the drummer and main songwriter for Heavy Pettin’ but for Burnt Out Wreck he has traded the drum stool for the front and centre stage microphone, surrounded by a highly talented band. His vocal style developed in Mother’s Ruin, the band that rose from the ashes of Heavy Pettin’ in 1991, but in 2014 he shut the band down in favour of song writing.
The results were the unexpected but welcome return of Gary Moat with Burnt Out Wreck, proving that more than three decades on Rock Ain’t Dead.
Burnt Out Wreck are: Gary Moat - Lead Vocals, Alex Carmichael - Bass, Paul Gray - Drums, Adrian Dunn - Lead Guitar, backing vocals, Miles Goodman - Rhythm Guitar, backing vocals
This is Hell, recorded and mixed at Liscombe Park Studios, Soulbury.
Mixed by Steve Rispin, produced by Gary Moat and mastered by Pete Maher
Pre-order links:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/burnt-out-wreck/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/this-hell-burnt-out-wreck/s?k=this+is+hell+burnt+out+wreck
"Moat proves that neither he nor his band mates live up their moniker, but are a re-energised musical force"
UBER ROCK
"80’s style classic rock at its best with these guys."
MYGLOBALMIND
Upcoming tour dates:
27th Sept - Four Sticks Weekender, Amersham Arms, London
24th Oct - The Underworld, Camden, London (supporting The Pete Way Band)
25th Oct - The Tivoli Venue, Buckley (supporting The Pete Way Band)
26th Oct - Hangar 18 Music, Swansea (supporting The Pete Way Band)
6th Dec - Wharf Theatre, Travistock (supporting The Pete
Way Band)
2020
17th Jan - Great British Rock and Blues Festival, Skegness
28th Jan - The Robin 2, Wolverhampton (supporting The Pete Way Band)
7th Feb - Hard Rock Café, Glasgow
8th Feb – Bannermans, Edinburgh
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After penning songs for the debut album, he ventured into the studio under the watchful eye of respected studio and live sound man Steve Rispin (Asia, Uriah Heep, Family with Roger Chapman, Lifesigns, Fish et al); with Gary’s determination to create good time, classic rock, the album Swallow took shape and was released early in 2017.
Gary has a colourful history as the drummer and main songwriter for Heavy Pettin’ but for Burnt Out Wreck he has traded the drum stool for the front and centre stage microphone, surrounded by a highly talented band. His vocal style developed in Mother’s Ruin, the band that rose from the ashes of Heavy Pettin’ in 1991, but in 2014 he shut the band down in favour of song writing.
The results were the unexpected but welcome return of Gary Moat with Burnt Out Wreck, proving that more than three decades on Rock Ain’t Dead.
Burnt Out Wreck are: Gary Moat - Lead Vocals, Alex Carmichael - Bass, Paul Gray - Drums, Adrian Dunn - Lead Guitar, backing vocals, Miles Goodman - Rhythm Guitar, backing vocals
This is Hell, recorded and mixed at Liscombe Park Studios, Soulbury.
Mixed by Steve Rispin, produced by Gary Moat and mastered by Pete Maher
Pre-order links:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/burnt-out-wreck/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/this-hell-burnt-out-wreck/s?k=this+is+hell+burnt+out+wreck
"Moat proves that neither he nor his band mates live up their moniker, but are a re-energised musical force"
UBER ROCK
"80’s style classic rock at its best with these guys."
MYGLOBALMIND
Upcoming tour dates:
27th Sept - Four Sticks Weekender, Amersham Arms, London
24th Oct - The Underworld, Camden, London (supporting The Pete Way Band)
25th Oct - The Tivoli Venue, Buckley (supporting The Pete Way Band)
26th Oct - Hangar 18 Music, Swansea (supporting The Pete Way Band)
6th Dec - Wharf Theatre, Travistock (supporting The Pete
Way Band)
2020
17th Jan - Great British Rock and Blues Festival, Skegness
28th Jan - The Robin 2, Wolverhampton (supporting The Pete Way Band)
7th Feb - Hard Rock Café, Glasgow
8th Feb – Bannermans, Edinburgh
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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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The Laurence Jones Band have released a new single with lyric video, 'Everything's Gonna Be Alright,' from their forthcoming and eponymously titled studio album.
Recorded in Miami and produced by Gregory Elias (as was previous Laurence Jones studio album The Truth) Laurence Jones Band is due for release on the 27th September on Elias’s label Top Stop Music via Sony.
The Laurence Jones Band – Laurence Jones (vocals and guitar), Phil Wilson (drums), Bennett Holland (keyboard, backing vocals), Greg Smith (bass) – will support the 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).
Recorded in Miami and produced by Gregory Elias (as was previous Laurence Jones studio album The Truth) Laurence Jones Band is due for release on the 27th September on Elias’s label Top Stop Music via Sony.
The Laurence Jones Band – Laurence Jones (vocals and guitar), Phil Wilson (drums), Bennett Holland (keyboard, backing vocals), Greg Smith (bass) – will support the 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).
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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Danish rock outfit Before Fire, who featured earlier in the year on FabricationsHQ with their first two singles, 'Risk It' and 'Look My Way,' will release a 5-track, self-titled EP on August 23rd.
With a fresh contemporary take on a sound that borrows from 70s rock, Before Fire are as feisty and Indie ('Risk It;' 'Dead Eyes') as they are slow 'n' swaggering (the blues rock styled 'Look My Way').
They also throw in a melancholic ballad, 'Who’s to Blame,' and fast-paced rockin’ roller, 'Are You Listening,' to showcase the diversity of song craft that sits within their own, distinct sound.
As significant as the EP release is the fact that the Copenhagen based band are permanently relocating to London at the end of August as a statement of intent to make a mark on the London and UK rock scene.
With a fresh contemporary take on a sound that borrows from 70s rock, Before Fire are as feisty and Indie ('Risk It;' 'Dead Eyes') as they are slow 'n' swaggering (the blues rock styled 'Look My Way').
They also throw in a melancholic ballad, 'Who’s to Blame,' and fast-paced rockin’ roller, 'Are You Listening,' to showcase the diversity of song craft that sits within their own, distinct sound.
As significant as the EP release is the fact that the Copenhagen based band are permanently relocating to London at the end of August as a statement of intent to make a mark on the London and UK rock scene.
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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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After a quartet of dates in June/ July, including an appearance at Sweden Rock, the Pete Way Band return to the stages of the UK to play 12 dates through August to December 1st.
The band will first head to Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen) and the north (Newcastle) before October and November dates that include London, Buckley, Swansea (support on all three dates from Burnt Out Wreck) and a return to Scotland for the WinterStorm Rock Weekender and a show the day after in Dundee.
The Pete Way Band will also play Blackpool on December 1st.
Pete Way’s new solo album, Walking on the Edge (which features guest appearances from Slash and Kenny Aronoff) is expected to be released before the end of the year.
Burnt Out Wreck, fronted by ex Heavy Pettin’ man Gary Moat, will release their new studio album on October 11th.
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The band will first head to Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen) and the north (Newcastle) before October and November dates that include London, Buckley, Swansea (support on all three dates from Burnt Out Wreck) and a return to Scotland for the WinterStorm Rock Weekender and a show the day after in Dundee.
The Pete Way Band will also play Blackpool on December 1st.
Pete Way’s new solo album, Walking on the Edge (which features guest appearances from Slash and Kenny Aronoff) is expected to be released before the end of the year.
Burnt Out Wreck, fronted by ex Heavy Pettin’ man Gary Moat, will release their new studio album on October 11th.
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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:
12th September - Exeter Phoenix, Devon
10th October Roadmender, Northampton (opening for Citizen Cope)
11th October The Stoller Hall, Manchester (opening for Citizen Cope)
12th October Oran Mor, Glasgow (opening for Citizen Cope)
13th October Islington Assembly Hall, Londodn (opening for Citizen Cope)
18th October Chapel Arts, Bath
19th October Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington, Devon
20th October Acorn Theatre, Penzance Cornwall
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:
12th September - Exeter Phoenix, Devon
10th October Roadmender, Northampton (opening for Citizen Cope)
11th October The Stoller Hall, Manchester (opening for Citizen Cope)
12th October Oran Mor, Glasgow (opening for Citizen Cope)
13th October Islington Assembly Hall, Londodn (opening for Citizen Cope)
18th October Chapel Arts, Bath
19th October Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington, Devon
20th October Acorn Theatre, Penzance Cornwall
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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Noted UK roots musician Martin Harley has released a new single 'Roll with the Punches' ahead of his upcoming album of the same name; the singer-guitarist-songwriter is also undertaking an impressive headline tour of 45 dates throughout Europe through August to December, including 15 UK dates.
Of the new single Martin Harley says "it’s inspired by the notion that a positive mindset can help people deal with life’s problems, however big or small. It urges us to not get dragged down by other people's judgements, to have strength and take pride in our own journey."
Of the new single Martin Harley says "it’s inspired by the notion that a positive mindset can help people deal with life’s problems, however big or small. It urges us to not get dragged down by other people's judgements, to have strength and take pride in our own journey."
Having made a critically acclaimed impression on the acoustic blues roots and Americana scene with his last two Nashville recorded albums, Martin Harley’s forthcoming release sees the musician heading 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 album featuring Harley's trademark roots-blues songwriting with plenty of country-blues riffs, electric bottleneck slide and vocal harmonies.
The rootsy rhythms are provided by 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), contributes to six of the tracks.
In 2018 Total Guitar Magazine ranked Martin Harley #16 in the World's Greatest Acoustic Guitarist poll; this year he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards.
Martin Harley & Band : UK Dates of the 2019 European Tour
Oct 1st - Junction 2, Cambridge
Oct 2nd - Leek Blues and Americana Festival
Oct 3rd - Union Chapel, London
Oct 4th – The Philharmonic, Liverpool
Oct 5th - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Oct 6th - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Oct 8th - Brudnell Social Club, Leeds
Oct 9th - Yellow Arch, Sheffield
Oct 10th – Phoenix, Exeter
Oct 11th - The Old Bakers, Truro
Oct 12th - Strode Theatre, Street
Oct 16th – Fleece, Bristol
Oct 17th - Wedgwood Rooms, Portsmouth
Oct 18th - Ropetackle Art Centre Shoreham
Oct 19th - The Old Fire Station, Oxford
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Recorded in a remote chapel deep in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, Roll with the Punches is an intimate and gritty analogue album featuring Harley's trademark roots-blues songwriting with plenty of country-blues riffs, electric bottleneck slide and vocal harmonies.
The rootsy rhythms are provided by 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), contributes to six of the tracks.
In 2018 Total Guitar Magazine ranked Martin Harley #16 in the World's Greatest Acoustic Guitarist poll; this year he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards.
Martin Harley & Band : UK Dates of the 2019 European Tour
Oct 1st - Junction 2, Cambridge
Oct 2nd - Leek Blues and Americana Festival
Oct 3rd - Union Chapel, London
Oct 4th – The Philharmonic, Liverpool
Oct 5th - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Oct 6th - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Oct 8th - Brudnell Social Club, Leeds
Oct 9th - Yellow Arch, Sheffield
Oct 10th – Phoenix, Exeter
Oct 11th - The Old Bakers, Truro
Oct 12th - Strode Theatre, Street
Oct 16th – Fleece, Bristol
Oct 17th - Wedgwood Rooms, Portsmouth
Oct 18th - Ropetackle Art Centre Shoreham
Oct 19th - The Old Fire Station, Oxford
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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 just 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).
Raintown will play East Kilbride Village Theatre on August 17th (co-headline show with Katee Kross).
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Multi award winning American roots blues guitarist-singer-songwriter Samantha Fish has just released her new single 'Bulletproof,' accompanied by a music video.
The single is taken from her forthcoming album Kill Or Be Kind, to be released on Friday 20th September on Rounder Records (distributed in the UK by Proper Music).
When pre-ordering the album (which you can do here: https://found.ee/SFBulletproof ) you will receive 'Bulletproof' as a free MP3 download.
The single is taken from her forthcoming album Kill Or Be Kind, to be released on Friday 20th September on Rounder Records (distributed in the UK by Proper Music).
When pre-ordering the album (which you can do here: https://found.ee/SFBulletproof ) you will receive 'Bulletproof' as a free MP3 download.
Following a building critical acclaim and larger audiences across the US and Europe, Samantha Fish is poised to take a major step up again with Kill Or Be Kind.
The edgy roots-based album was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds.
Featuring eleven all new songs, including the cigar-box guitar stomp of the new single (as gritty as the sediment on the Mississippi riverbed) to the Memphis R&B styled 'Trying Not To Fall in Love With You' the album will reinforce and expand Samantha Fish’s place as a force in roots-blues music.
"I'm never gonna be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am; when Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in blues before.
You've gotta keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I have to be who I am and find my best voice."
-Samantha Fish
Samantha Fish will support the album in the UK with a nine date tour in February & March of 2020
St Lukes, Glasgow - Friday 28th February
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - Saturday 29th February
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - Sunday 1st March
Gorilla, Manchester - Tuesday 3rf March
The Globe, Cardiff - Wednesday 4th March
Islington Assembly Hall, London - Thursday 5th March
The Waterfront, Norwich - Friday 6th March
Trinity, Bristol - Saturday 7th March
Concorde, Brighton - Sunday 8th March
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The edgy roots-based album was recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds.
Featuring eleven all new songs, including the cigar-box guitar stomp of the new single (as gritty as the sediment on the Mississippi riverbed) to the Memphis R&B styled 'Trying Not To Fall in Love With You' the album will reinforce and expand Samantha Fish’s place as a force in roots-blues music.
"I'm never gonna be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am; when Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in blues before.
You've gotta keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I have to be who I am and find my best voice."
-Samantha Fish
Samantha Fish will support the album in the UK with a nine date tour in February & March of 2020
St Lukes, Glasgow - Friday 28th February
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - Saturday 29th February
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - Sunday 1st March
Gorilla, Manchester - Tuesday 3rf March
The Globe, Cardiff - Wednesday 4th March
Islington Assembly Hall, London - Thursday 5th March
The Waterfront, Norwich - Friday 6th March
Trinity, Bristol - Saturday 7th March
Concorde, Brighton - Sunday 8th March
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Critically acclaimed British blues rock singer-guitarist Danny Bryant will release his eleventh studio album Means of Escape on Jazzhaus Records on the 20th of September.
The album will be available on CD, Digital and 180g white vinyl. To pre-order the various bundles, visit:
https://www.musicglue.com/dannybryant
A ten date British tour in support of the album will take place through October.
The title track has just been released as a single, with accompanying video.
Of the track Danny Bryant says "This song deals with the many ups and downs of a person's life.
For me, when things get tough, the one constant that centres me is music. It is a salvation for me and as the title says, my Means Of Escape."
The video was created and animated by Tom Hughes. "We wanted something fresh, new and challenging, not just your regular music video. We wanted to achieve a video that was abstract, that takes you on a journey and really makes you think."
The album will be available on CD, Digital and 180g white vinyl. To pre-order the various bundles, visit:
https://www.musicglue.com/dannybryant
A ten date British tour in support of the album will take place through October.
The title track has just been released as a single, with accompanying video.
Of the track Danny Bryant says "This song deals with the many ups and downs of a person's life.
For me, when things get tough, the one constant that centres me is music. It is a salvation for me and as the title says, my Means Of Escape."
The video was created and animated by Tom Hughes. "We wanted something fresh, new and challenging, not just your regular music video. We wanted to achieve a video that was abstract, that takes you on a journey and really makes you think."
Making his debut as a producer, Danny Bryant has assembled a collection of world class personnel to help him to craft an album that "was a joy to make from start to finish. I can honestly say I’m proud of this piece of work more than anything I have done in my 20-year career."
Mixed in Nashville by the legendary Eddie Spear (Rival Sons, U2, Chris Stapleton) and mastered at London’s world-famous Abbey Road Studios by Grammy award-winning Sean Magee (Gary Moore, The Rolling Stones), Means of Escape features Danny Bryant's touring band, with many of the tracks recorded live in the studio in one or two takes – "I had a selection of songs that I felt would benefit from being cut ‘live’ in the studio, with myself and the band all playing together, feeding off the energy in the room, and capturing the magic of a live performance."
Danny Bryant - Special 'Release Day' Show:
Dingwalls, Camden - Friday 20th September
OCTOBER UK TOUR
The Flowerpot, Derby - Thursday 3rd October
Electric Palace, Bridport - Friday 4th October
Music Room, Liverpool - Tuesday 8th October
Backstage, Kinross - Wednesday 9th October
Real Time Live, Chesterfield - Thursday 10th October
Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth - Sunday 13th October
Georgian Theatre, Stockton - Wednesday 16th October
The Live Rooms, Chester - Thursday 17th October
Louth Town Hall, Louth - Saturday 19th October
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Mixed in Nashville by the legendary Eddie Spear (Rival Sons, U2, Chris Stapleton) and mastered at London’s world-famous Abbey Road Studios by Grammy award-winning Sean Magee (Gary Moore, The Rolling Stones), Means of Escape features Danny Bryant's touring band, with many of the tracks recorded live in the studio in one or two takes – "I had a selection of songs that I felt would benefit from being cut ‘live’ in the studio, with myself and the band all playing together, feeding off the energy in the room, and capturing the magic of a live performance."
Danny Bryant - Special 'Release Day' Show:
Dingwalls, Camden - Friday 20th September
OCTOBER UK TOUR
The Flowerpot, Derby - Thursday 3rd October
Electric Palace, Bridport - Friday 4th October
Music Room, Liverpool - Tuesday 8th October
Backstage, Kinross - Wednesday 9th October
Real Time Live, Chesterfield - Thursday 10th October
Kirkgate Theatre, Cockermouth - Sunday 13th October
Georgian Theatre, Stockton - Wednesday 16th October
The Live Rooms, Chester - Thursday 17th October
Louth Town Hall, Louth - Saturday 19th October
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Electro-rock quintet IAMWARFACE have just released the Official Music Video for new single, 'Say My Name.'
The song will feature on forthcoming debut album Year of the Dragon, which is due for release on Friday 6th September on Warfacesounds Records.
The song will feature on forthcoming debut album Year of the Dragon, which is due for release 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
Upcoming live dates:
27th July – London, Hope & Anchor
3rd August – Brighton, Green Door Store
30th August – Bournemouth, Canvas Loft Bar
31st August – London, Hope & Anchor
7th September – Twickenham, Patchworks
17th November = Brighton Hope & Ruin
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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
Upcoming live dates:
27th July – London, Hope & Anchor
3rd August – Brighton, Green Door Store
30th August – Bournemouth, Canvas Loft Bar
31st August – London, Hope & Anchor
7th September – Twickenham, Patchworks
17th November = Brighton Hope & Ruin
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Glasgow based blues rock quartet Highway 491, who released their debut album These Places, In This City earlier this year, will be playing three dates in the autumn in support of the album.
The ten track full-length debut follows 2015's Extended Play EP and 2017's In The Loop - The Acoustic Sessions.
Highway 491 initially hit the blues road as a guitar-drums two-piece covering artists such as Son House, Robert Johnson and Howlin' Wolf (influences that can be heard on the debut album via a particularly vibrant cover of John Lee Hooker’s 'Boom Boom' and a live in the studio acoustic take of 'Smokestack Lightning').
That two-piece soon became a quartet (Cameron Arndt - vocals/ guitar/ harmonica, Leo Barrie - guitar/ vocals, Jack Oliver – bass, Derek Whiteford - drums/ vocals), delivering contemporary alt-blues with old-school nods.
The album also features two guest musicians – Joanne Shaw Taylor, Sari Schorr and former King King keys player Bob Fridzema adds Hammond organ and Rhodes piano to slow blues number '3rd Time Lucky' while harmonica player Chris Small features on harp blowin’ rhythm and blues track 'Crime & Punishment.'
The ten track full-length debut follows 2015's Extended Play EP and 2017's In The Loop - The Acoustic Sessions.
Highway 491 initially hit the blues road as a guitar-drums two-piece covering artists such as Son House, Robert Johnson and Howlin' Wolf (influences that can be heard on the debut album via a particularly vibrant cover of John Lee Hooker’s 'Boom Boom' and a live in the studio acoustic take of 'Smokestack Lightning').
That two-piece soon became a quartet (Cameron Arndt - vocals/ guitar/ harmonica, Leo Barrie - guitar/ vocals, Jack Oliver – bass, Derek Whiteford - drums/ vocals), delivering contemporary alt-blues with old-school nods.
The album also features two guest musicians – Joanne Shaw Taylor, Sari Schorr and former King King keys player Bob Fridzema adds Hammond organ and Rhodes piano to slow blues number '3rd Time Lucky' while harmonica player Chris Small features on harp blowin’ rhythm and blues track 'Crime & Punishment.'
Highway 491 autumn dates:
23rd August - The Ice Box, Glasgow
25th October - DreadnoughtRock, Bathgate
26th October - The Ice Box, Glasgow (acoustic support to Big Boy Bloater)
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23rd August - The Ice Box, Glasgow
25th October - DreadnoughtRock, Bathgate
26th October - The Ice Box, Glasgow (acoustic support to Big Boy Bloater)
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A fully re-mastered special edition of Tim Staffell’s acclaimed 2006 solo album aMIGO will be released on Friday July 12th.
As the former singer and bassist in Smile, the release of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has led to renewed interest in Tim Staffell’s music and, in particular, aMIGO, which has been unavailable in physical format for over ten years.
aMIGO (a title in part due to the album employing the talents of many musician friends Tim Staffell has made through the years) is a jazzy, bluesy journey through five decades of music, from the late 60s to 2003.
Those musical amigos, who guest alongside Tim Staffell’s bandmates Richard Lightman (bass, guitar), John Webster (guitar) and Tim’s eldest son Andrew Staffell (drums) are Brian May, Morgan Fisher and Snowy White.
As the lead singer of 1984, and then Smile, Tim Staffell was a student at Ealing Art College when the tracks 'Earth and 'Doin’ Alright' first emerged (performances of both songs appear on aMIGO and feature Staffell’s former Smile bandmate, Brian May).
As has been well documented over the years, Tim Staffell decided to leave Smile, leading to his art college desk mate Farrokh "Freddy" Bulsara, who would later change his name to Freddie Mercury, taking his place.
Staffell then joined Humpy Bong with Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen and Irish singer Jonathan Kelly.
His next venture was Morgan (featuring Maurice Bacon and Morgan Fisher) before joining up with Jonathan Kelly’s Outside, a melting pot of musical talent that included Snowy White, Blockheads MD Chas Jankel, and the late Peter Wood from Sutherland Bros. & Quiver.
In a parallel career as commercials director, designer, animator and model maker Tim Staffell has been involved in wide ranging number of projects, from Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy to the TV series Thomas The Tank Engine.
Since aMIGO was released, Tim Staffell has released a second solo album, 2018’s Two Late, and is currently working on a third.
"The exposure that Bohemian Rhapsody has afforded me has resurrected a desire to try and get this music to a wider audience. It has a different pedigree from the music of Queen, if not different origins.
I’ve maintained the original principle of improvisational freedom. The songs are concise, but I always encourage the players to extemporise according to their feelings each time a tune is performed.
In my view this encourages a different dynamic, and defines pretty much how I’ve pursued my musical path since the early days." - Tim Staffell
aMIGO – Remastered Special Edition:
Stray; Country Life; Love Of The People; Sudden Moves; Earth; The Land; Just Couldn’t Say; Why Can’t We Be Free? U 8n’t Kewel; Amigo; Doin’ Alright; Bonus Track: Just Couldn’t Say (live studio version)
Click here to pre-order aMIGO
Tim Staffell, with Paul Stewart, will be playing the following live dates in 2019:
21st July - Ealing Blues Festival
11th August - Richmond Phoenix Festival (solo performance)
16th August - Tilford Weyfest
18th August - Loxwood Jazz, Gin & Blues
24th August - Richmond Riverside Festival
4th October - Skegness Queen Convention
6th October - Swanage Blues Festival
Website: timstaffell.com
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As the former singer and bassist in Smile, the release of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has led to renewed interest in Tim Staffell’s music and, in particular, aMIGO, which has been unavailable in physical format for over ten years.
aMIGO (a title in part due to the album employing the talents of many musician friends Tim Staffell has made through the years) is a jazzy, bluesy journey through five decades of music, from the late 60s to 2003.
Those musical amigos, who guest alongside Tim Staffell’s bandmates Richard Lightman (bass, guitar), John Webster (guitar) and Tim’s eldest son Andrew Staffell (drums) are Brian May, Morgan Fisher and Snowy White.
As the lead singer of 1984, and then Smile, Tim Staffell was a student at Ealing Art College when the tracks 'Earth and 'Doin’ Alright' first emerged (performances of both songs appear on aMIGO and feature Staffell’s former Smile bandmate, Brian May).
As has been well documented over the years, Tim Staffell decided to leave Smile, leading to his art college desk mate Farrokh "Freddy" Bulsara, who would later change his name to Freddie Mercury, taking his place.
Staffell then joined Humpy Bong with Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen and Irish singer Jonathan Kelly.
His next venture was Morgan (featuring Maurice Bacon and Morgan Fisher) before joining up with Jonathan Kelly’s Outside, a melting pot of musical talent that included Snowy White, Blockheads MD Chas Jankel, and the late Peter Wood from Sutherland Bros. & Quiver.
In a parallel career as commercials director, designer, animator and model maker Tim Staffell has been involved in wide ranging number of projects, from Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy to the TV series Thomas The Tank Engine.
Since aMIGO was released, Tim Staffell has released a second solo album, 2018’s Two Late, and is currently working on a third.
"The exposure that Bohemian Rhapsody has afforded me has resurrected a desire to try and get this music to a wider audience. It has a different pedigree from the music of Queen, if not different origins.
I’ve maintained the original principle of improvisational freedom. The songs are concise, but I always encourage the players to extemporise according to their feelings each time a tune is performed.
In my view this encourages a different dynamic, and defines pretty much how I’ve pursued my musical path since the early days." - Tim Staffell
aMIGO – Remastered Special Edition:
Stray; Country Life; Love Of The People; Sudden Moves; Earth; The Land; Just Couldn’t Say; Why Can’t We Be Free? U 8n’t Kewel; Amigo; Doin’ Alright; Bonus Track: Just Couldn’t Say (live studio version)
Click here to pre-order aMIGO
Tim Staffell, with Paul Stewart, will be playing the following live dates in 2019:
21st July - Ealing Blues Festival
11th August - Richmond Phoenix Festival (solo performance)
16th August - Tilford Weyfest
18th August - Loxwood Jazz, Gin & Blues
24th August - Richmond Riverside Festival
4th October - Skegness Queen Convention
6th October - Swanage Blues Festival
Website: timstaffell.com
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Wisconsin-bred, LA based blues-rock guitarist and singer Jared James Nichols has just released his new single 'Nails In The Coffin' to coincide with his return to the UK in July.
Nichols will play a headline show at the Boston Music Room in London on Thursday 18th July and supports Living Colour (with Wayward Sons) on their 8-date UK Tour through that same month.
The single, recorded in Los Angeles and produced and co-written by Mark Jackson and Ian Scott, is a sonic departure for Jared James Nichols who is known for his raucous brand of contemporary-meets-throwback blues rock, as heard live and on studio albums Old Glory & the Wild Revival and Black Magic.
Says the musician of his new release "This song has many different meanings. It is about overcoming the odds, always pushing forward. Never backing down or giving up to anything or anyone. This song is meant to uplift and inspire."
Nichols will play a headline show at the Boston Music Room in London on Thursday 18th July and supports Living Colour (with Wayward Sons) on their 8-date UK Tour through that same month.
The single, recorded in Los Angeles and produced and co-written by Mark Jackson and Ian Scott, is a sonic departure for Jared James Nichols who is known for his raucous brand of contemporary-meets-throwback blues rock, as heard live and on studio albums Old Glory & the Wild Revival and Black Magic.
Says the musician of his new release "This song has many different meanings. It is about overcoming the odds, always pushing forward. Never backing down or giving up to anything or anyone. This song is meant to uplift and inspire."
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Piston, the no-nonsense, twin guitar British rock quintet, have released a second single, 'Rainmaker,' from their forthcoming debut album; the single was produced by Dan Swift and remixed by Romesh Dodangoda.
The band’s first single 'One More Day' received airplay on BBC Radio 2’s Rock Show with Johnnie Walker and Planet Rock.
'Rainmaker' is a big sounding, big beat of a song that encapsulates the sound and attitude of Piston as guitarist Jack Edwards confirms:
"Rainmaker was the very first track we recorded for the album. You can hear all of our excitement in the track.
We were all back together in one room and we tracked it right then and there! We love it and it’s not perfect, and we don’t want it to be; rock 'n' roll has never been perfect. It’s a huge step in the new sound of Piston."
The band’s first single 'One More Day' received airplay on BBC Radio 2’s Rock Show with Johnnie Walker and Planet Rock.
'Rainmaker' is a big sounding, big beat of a song that encapsulates the sound and attitude of Piston as guitarist Jack Edwards confirms:
"Rainmaker was the very first track we recorded for the album. You can hear all of our excitement in the track.
We were all back together in one room and we tracked it right then and there! We love it and it’s not perfect, and we don’t want it to be; rock 'n' roll has never been perfect. It’s a huge step in the new sound of Piston."
Piston will release their self-titled debut album on Friday 13th September; they will also be out on the road with another up and coming new British rock outfit, Collateral, that same month (see news item on Collateral below).
New British rock band Collateral recently released a new single, 'Lullaby;' the song is taken from their forthcoming debut album, to be released in September.
The hard-edged single (produced by Sean Kenny and Collateral and mixed by Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Stone Broken)) is the follow up to the band’s previous single, the hard melodic country rocking 'Midnight Queen,' which was lifted from the band’s debut 4-track EP 4 Shots!
Collateral, who made it to the semi-finals to play this summer’s Jon Bon Jovi Mediterranean Cruise, recently won a competition out of 20,000 bands to play the Electric Ballroom main stage at Camden Rocks Festival on Saturday June 1st.
On June 15th, they play the Ramblin Man Rumble semi-final at the Big Red, London (the winner will play the Rising Stage at Ramblin Man Fair). They will also be playing Planet Rockstock in December.
The hard-edged single (produced by Sean Kenny and Collateral and mixed by Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Stone Broken)) is the follow up to the band’s previous single, the hard melodic country rocking 'Midnight Queen,' which was lifted from the band’s debut 4-track EP 4 Shots!
Collateral, who made it to the semi-finals to play this summer’s Jon Bon Jovi Mediterranean Cruise, recently won a competition out of 20,000 bands to play the Electric Ballroom main stage at Camden Rocks Festival on Saturday June 1st.
On June 15th, they play the Ramblin Man Rumble semi-final at the Big Red, London (the winner will play the Rising Stage at Ramblin Man Fair). They will also be playing Planet Rockstock in December.
Collateral are a melodic hard rock band that should appeal to both old and new rock fans who love the sound of classic Bon Jovi, Tyketto, Def Leppard and Little Angels.
Collateral burst on to the music scene in 2018 when they attracted the attention of venues, festivals (they played Hard Rock Hell’s private VIP party), press and hard melodic rock lovers.
Five years on from the Angelo Tristan Band, formed around singer-guitarist Angelo Tristan and bass player Jack Bentley Smith, ripped jeans, cowboy boots, long hair (and plenty of eye-liner) have become as much a part of Collateral (who also feature guitarist Todd Winger and drummer Ben Atkinson) as their quality brand of hard melodic rock.
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Collateral burst on to the music scene in 2018 when they attracted the attention of venues, festivals (they played Hard Rock Hell’s private VIP party), press and hard melodic rock lovers.
Five years on from the Angelo Tristan Band, formed around singer-guitarist Angelo Tristan and bass player Jack Bentley Smith, ripped jeans, cowboy boots, long hair (and plenty of eye-liner) have become as much a part of Collateral (who also feature guitarist Todd Winger and drummer Ben Atkinson) as their quality brand of hard melodic rock.
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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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Burnt Out Wreck, fronted by Gary Moat, were recently back in the ex Heavy Pettin’ musician’s Scottish homeland for a number of dates including BonFest.
FabricationsHQ took the opportunity to have a few words with Gary Moat about the band (see further below).
Burnt Out Wreck’s debut album, Swallow, takes its influence from the High Voltage rock and roll that used to be the order of the 70s and 80s day but both band and album sit firmly and squarely in the present, delivering a brand of unpretentious, honest, well-written and well-performed swaggering rock and roll...
FabricationsHQ took the opportunity to have a few words with Gary Moat about the band (see further below).
Burnt Out Wreck’s debut album, Swallow, takes its influence from the High Voltage rock and roll that used to be the order of the 70s and 80s day but both band and album sit firmly and squarely in the present, delivering a brand of unpretentious, honest, well-written and well-performed swaggering rock and roll...
Swallow, along with a heavy schedule of headline, special guest and festival dates in 2018, helped the band make a dent in the rock ‘n’ roll landscape, something Gary Moat confirmed to FabricationsHQ:
"The critical reaction to Swallow was fantastic, to say the least; not a bad word was said about it, over all.
We also had a great year in 2018, playing to thousands of people up and down the UK; we loved all the gigs but especially enjoyed the tour dates as special guest to Anvil, particularly at the Cat House in Glasgow.
Leo’s Gravesend with Bad Touch was another great gig but so was Monsterfest in Inverness and Trillians in Newcastle, to name just a few more. You can’t beat playing live!"
The recent Scottish dates were a welcome and quick return north of the border for Burnt Out Wreck; at the end of last year they played Paisley and Dundee with support from Scarlet Rebels.
The band also played the Jagermeister Showcase Stage at WinterStorm Troon, a performance that had many hoping for a Main Stage appearance in the future…
"WinterStorm turned out to be just awesome; we have to thank all the people that got behind us and made our performance, and WinterStorm, what it was. We would love to be asked back and, of course, a main stage performance would be the icing on the cake!
The dates we played in Scotland with Scarlet Rebels were great too. We first met the Scarlet Rebels boys at The Underworld in London, when they were called Void; we were both supporting Anvil and we struck up a great relationship there and then.
They are a great young band and really know how to rock; just top blokes all round to be honest!"
Burnt Out Wreck were born out of the disbandment of previous band Mother’s Ruin, featuring Gary Moat and lead guitarist Adrian Dunn. But what prompted the change of name/ new band?
"It was just time for a change, simple as that. I also thought I had best change it before recording Swallow, and that worked out really well!
Adrian and I recorded Swallow, with Mike Ivory adding some of the drums, but Burnt Out Wreck are myself, Adrian, Alex Carmichael on bass, Paul Gray on drums and Miles Goodman on rhythm guitar.
We’ve played non-stop since the release of Swallow, and still are! [laughs]; the next step is to get on to the next rung of the ladder but by heck it’s tough out there.
But we just love playing live and that rubs off on the fans and audiences who come to our shows."
Given the high-energy performances delivered by Burnt Out Wreck and the rock (and roll) solid groundwork laid by Swallow, that step up to the next rung on the ladder could well be provided by the forthcoming second album and further exposure via bigger shows…
"Yes, I’ve been told to pull my finger out by the management – that’s my wife, Claire, the witch of music management [laughs] – and get that second album done!
"We really did not have a minute the whole of 2018 but we have now recorded that second album; the release date will be later this year when you can expect more of the same good old rock ‘n’ roll!
"Beyond that we have our blended Burnt Out Wreck whisky out and will be playing bigger gigs - we've just done BonFest - including the Sunshine Festival in August with plenty more to come!"
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"The critical reaction to Swallow was fantastic, to say the least; not a bad word was said about it, over all.
We also had a great year in 2018, playing to thousands of people up and down the UK; we loved all the gigs but especially enjoyed the tour dates as special guest to Anvil, particularly at the Cat House in Glasgow.
Leo’s Gravesend with Bad Touch was another great gig but so was Monsterfest in Inverness and Trillians in Newcastle, to name just a few more. You can’t beat playing live!"
The recent Scottish dates were a welcome and quick return north of the border for Burnt Out Wreck; at the end of last year they played Paisley and Dundee with support from Scarlet Rebels.
The band also played the Jagermeister Showcase Stage at WinterStorm Troon, a performance that had many hoping for a Main Stage appearance in the future…
"WinterStorm turned out to be just awesome; we have to thank all the people that got behind us and made our performance, and WinterStorm, what it was. We would love to be asked back and, of course, a main stage performance would be the icing on the cake!
The dates we played in Scotland with Scarlet Rebels were great too. We first met the Scarlet Rebels boys at The Underworld in London, when they were called Void; we were both supporting Anvil and we struck up a great relationship there and then.
They are a great young band and really know how to rock; just top blokes all round to be honest!"
Burnt Out Wreck were born out of the disbandment of previous band Mother’s Ruin, featuring Gary Moat and lead guitarist Adrian Dunn. But what prompted the change of name/ new band?
"It was just time for a change, simple as that. I also thought I had best change it before recording Swallow, and that worked out really well!
Adrian and I recorded Swallow, with Mike Ivory adding some of the drums, but Burnt Out Wreck are myself, Adrian, Alex Carmichael on bass, Paul Gray on drums and Miles Goodman on rhythm guitar.
We’ve played non-stop since the release of Swallow, and still are! [laughs]; the next step is to get on to the next rung of the ladder but by heck it’s tough out there.
But we just love playing live and that rubs off on the fans and audiences who come to our shows."
Given the high-energy performances delivered by Burnt Out Wreck and the rock (and roll) solid groundwork laid by Swallow, that step up to the next rung on the ladder could well be provided by the forthcoming second album and further exposure via bigger shows…
"Yes, I’ve been told to pull my finger out by the management – that’s my wife, Claire, the witch of music management [laughs] – and get that second album done!
"We really did not have a minute the whole of 2018 but we have now recorded that second album; the release date will be later this year when you can expect more of the same good old rock ‘n’ roll!
"Beyond that we have our blended Burnt Out Wreck whisky out and will be playing bigger gigs - we've just done BonFest - including the Sunshine Festival in August with plenty more to come!"
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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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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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Tankus the Henge have one of the most memorable band names in music but they are also a band that are genuinely impossible to categorise (lead vocalist Jaz Delorean has stated that their sound is a mix of "dirty guitar music and New Orleans Jazz" but their wide and varied influences range from Tom Tom Waits to Queens of the Stone Age).
All the above shape both Tankus the Henge and their recently released album I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive.
Not only did they deliver one of the most interesting albums of 2018 (and surely a nomination for Best Album Title) they musically feature on what is, for FabricationsHQ, the best (and multi-award winning) Music Video of 2018 via the puppetry and visual storytelling (with an impacting twist ending) of 'Things Were Better Before,' which tells of a Dystopian future while commenting on environmental issues...
All the above shape both Tankus the Henge and their recently released album I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive.
Not only did they deliver one of the most interesting albums of 2018 (and surely a nomination for Best Album Title) they musically feature on what is, for FabricationsHQ, the best (and multi-award winning) Music Video of 2018 via the puppetry and visual storytelling (with an impacting twist ending) of 'Things Were Better Before,' which tells of a Dystopian future while commenting on environmental issues...
Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on a myriad of influences, clever song writing and spectacular live shows – the band have played hundreds of shows across Europe, subsequently building a strong and devoted fan base.
The band are supported and championed by the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Sunday Brunch and BBC Radio 4; The Guardian has described their live performances as "…a virtual carnival of sound that’s high on energy and deep on soul."
I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive is out now on the Freshly Squeezed label.
'Things Were Better Before' short-film animation credits:
22S Productions in co-production with Trukitrek Puppet Company.
Tankus the Henge fully support the 2018 Plastics Bill sponsored by British MP Geraint Davies, which will bring forward the ban of non-recyclable plastics to 2025.
To make a difference share this video and (if in the UK) email your MP to ask them to support the Plastics Bill by signing Early Day Motion 1863 - https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/52338
https://tankusthehenge.com/
http://www.trukitrek.net/
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The band are supported and championed by the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Sunday Brunch and BBC Radio 4; The Guardian has described their live performances as "…a virtual carnival of sound that’s high on energy and deep on soul."
I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive is out now on the Freshly Squeezed label.
'Things Were Better Before' short-film animation credits:
22S Productions in co-production with Trukitrek Puppet Company.
Tankus the Henge fully support the 2018 Plastics Bill sponsored by British MP Geraint Davies, which will bring forward the ban of non-recyclable plastics to 2025.
To make a difference share this video and (if in the UK) email your MP to ask them to support the Plastics Bill by signing Early Day Motion 1863 - https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/52338
https://tankusthehenge.com/
http://www.trukitrek.net/
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British progressive luminaries Marillion return to the road in the UK and Europe late in 2019 with an extended line up of musicians joining the band.
The Friends From The Orchestra shows will feature the In Praise of Folly String Quartet plus Sam Morris (French Horn) and Emma Halnan (Flute), all of whom will feature on select numbers throughout the show.
In December 2017 Marillion played a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall which was the fastest selling concert of the band’s career; it featured this same ensemble of musicians who featured on the spring 2018 UK tour.
The concert at the Royal Albert hall was hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the best concerts of Marillion’s history. The recording of the show, All One Tonight, has since been released on DVD, Blu-Ray, CD and vinyl, topping the charts in five countries.
On the November 2019 tour Marillion will play a selection of songs that span their fourteen album career with lead vocalist Steve Hogarth; 2019 celebrates thirty years of Hogarth joining the band.
Says the front man "Has it really been 30 years?! (guitarist) Steve Rothery tells me it’s his 40th anniversary so it’s a double celebration! It’s amazing to be in this position after all this time. We’ve added this wonderful six-piece to the band for this entire tour. They’re brilliant players, good friends, and the chemistry we have together has already spoken for itself. I thought we’d never beat that night at the Royal Albert Hall... but there’s going to be two nights and two different RAH set lists this time, so let’s see what we, and our legendary fans, can do."
Tickets are on sale now and available from https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
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The Friends From The Orchestra shows will feature the In Praise of Folly String Quartet plus Sam Morris (French Horn) and Emma Halnan (Flute), all of whom will feature on select numbers throughout the show.
In December 2017 Marillion played a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall which was the fastest selling concert of the band’s career; it featured this same ensemble of musicians who featured on the spring 2018 UK tour.
The concert at the Royal Albert hall was hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the best concerts of Marillion’s history. The recording of the show, All One Tonight, has since been released on DVD, Blu-Ray, CD and vinyl, topping the charts in five countries.
On the November 2019 tour Marillion will play a selection of songs that span their fourteen album career with lead vocalist Steve Hogarth; 2019 celebrates thirty years of Hogarth joining the band.
Says the front man "Has it really been 30 years?! (guitarist) Steve Rothery tells me it’s his 40th anniversary so it’s a double celebration! It’s amazing to be in this position after all this time. We’ve added this wonderful six-piece to the band for this entire tour. They’re brilliant players, good friends, and the chemistry we have together has already spoken for itself. I thought we’d never beat that night at the Royal Albert Hall... but there’s going to be two nights and two different RAH set lists this time, so let’s see what we, and our legendary fans, can do."
Tickets are on sale now and available from https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
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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