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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
Was talking to a friend about the saturation of uninspiring music, across all genres, that’s out there getting attention – thus bringing a tear to the eye for all the wrong reasons.
Luckily there are individuals, stories and outcomes that can still bring a tear to the eye for all the right reasons, while re-establishing one’s faith in the truly inspiring, and genuinely moving, power of music in its truest and purist form…
Luckily there are individuals, stories and outcomes that can still bring a tear to the eye for all the right reasons, while re-establishing one’s faith in the truly inspiring, and genuinely moving, power of music in its truest and purist form…
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Steve Hackett’s rescheduled Seconds Out +More UK Tour, taking place through September 2021 and with additional dates added in October due to demand, has had another date added.
The new show will be at the newly refurbished Stockton Globe on 15th October 2021.
Seconds Out was the hugely successful double album recorded on Genesis 1977 concert tour together with 'The Cinema Show,' from their 1976 tour.
It featured Steve Hackett on guitar alongside Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Phil Collins who had taken on the role of vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel.
The tour included music from each of the six studio albums from Steve’s time in Genesis and marked his final recordings with the band as he left to pursue his solo career upon its completion.
The Seconds Out +More! Tour will visit some of the venues Genesis played on that 1977 tour.
"I hugely look forward to being back on the road in the UK, bringing the whole of Seconds Out back to life! The set features some of the most thrilling Genesis material, this time all numbers played in full, plus additional surprises...!” - Steve Hackett
Fully rescheduled tour dates, including new shows, as poster below:
The new show will be at the newly refurbished Stockton Globe on 15th October 2021.
Seconds Out was the hugely successful double album recorded on Genesis 1977 concert tour together with 'The Cinema Show,' from their 1976 tour.
It featured Steve Hackett on guitar alongside Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Phil Collins who had taken on the role of vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel.
The tour included music from each of the six studio albums from Steve’s time in Genesis and marked his final recordings with the band as he left to pursue his solo career upon its completion.
The Seconds Out +More! Tour will visit some of the venues Genesis played on that 1977 tour.
"I hugely look forward to being back on the road in the UK, bringing the whole of Seconds Out back to life! The set features some of the most thrilling Genesis material, this time all numbers played in full, plus additional surprises...!” - Steve Hackett
Fully rescheduled tour dates, including new shows, as poster below:
All tickets remain valid for the re-scheduled shows.
For full details and to book tickets for all shows for the Seconds Out + More Tour go too https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
Steve Hackett will be joined on the tour by regular musicians Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) and Nad Sylvan on vocals.
Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Pendragon) will be on drums & percussion.
Steve Hackett’s autobiography, A Genesis In My Bed, was published in July.
The musician talks candidly about his early life, his time with Genesis, and in particular his personal relationships with the other four band members, with great insight into the daily goings on of a major rock band.
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For full details and to book tickets for all shows for the Seconds Out + More Tour go too https://myticket.co.uk/ and venue box offices.
Steve Hackett will be joined on the tour by regular musicians Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) and Nad Sylvan on vocals.
Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Pendragon) will be on drums & percussion.
Steve Hackett’s autobiography, A Genesis In My Bed, was published in July.
The musician talks candidly about his early life, his time with Genesis, and in particular his personal relationships with the other four band members, with great insight into the daily goings on of a major rock band.
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Devon based contemporary rock trio Firekind recently announced the forthcoming self-release of their album What I have Found Is Already Lost in Deluxe Edition.
You can read FabricationsHQ's review of the album by heading to the 2020 Album Reviews page.
The album, which will be released on the 30th October, was preceded by 'It’s Not Over' (deemed "most excellent" by Planet Rock and a bonus track on the album) and the singles, 'Adrenalin' and 'Sound of Rain.'
A new single, the highly atmospheric 'If There's Any Reason,' has now been released to heighten anticipation of the album.
Fusing soaring vocals and guitar melodies with driving, powerful drums and bass Firekind consists of brothers Jas (vocals, guitar) & Dan Morris (bass, keys) and drummer Robin Shute (original drummer and close friend of the band, Dan Collings, played on the album).
You can read FabricationsHQ's review of the album by heading to the 2020 Album Reviews page.
The album, which will be released on the 30th October, was preceded by 'It’s Not Over' (deemed "most excellent" by Planet Rock and a bonus track on the album) and the singles, 'Adrenalin' and 'Sound of Rain.'
A new single, the highly atmospheric 'If There's Any Reason,' has now been released to heighten anticipation of the album.
Fusing soaring vocals and guitar melodies with driving, powerful drums and bass Firekind consists of brothers Jas (vocals, guitar) & Dan Morris (bass, keys) and drummer Robin Shute (original drummer and close friend of the band, Dan Collings, played on the album).
With hard rock and prog roots spiced with an arena sound, Firekind are hard to pigeon hole, which nods to a myriad of rock tastes.
That wide ranging sound is a theme throughout What I Have Found Already Lost, augmented by acoustic bonus tracks recorded and produced by Jas and Dan Morris in their home studio during Covid-19 lock down.
Produced in West Hollywood, Los Angeles by the highly acclaimed Alain Johannes (Queens Of The Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey), Jas Morris enthuses "Alain is an amazing man and created such a cool vibe for us the whole time. We used Dave Grohl’s personal amps, a hybrid of Guns N’ Roses and Jason Bonham’s drum kits! It was so inspiring and pushed us on to give even more than we believed we had already."
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That wide ranging sound is a theme throughout What I Have Found Already Lost, augmented by acoustic bonus tracks recorded and produced by Jas and Dan Morris in their home studio during Covid-19 lock down.
Produced in West Hollywood, Los Angeles by the highly acclaimed Alain Johannes (Queens Of The Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey), Jas Morris enthuses "Alain is an amazing man and created such a cool vibe for us the whole time. We used Dave Grohl’s personal amps, a hybrid of Guns N’ Roses and Jason Bonham’s drum kits! It was so inspiring and pushed us on to give even more than we believed we had already."
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"I'm a Woman!" loudly and proudly declare WOMAN, the female supergroup featuring four of rock musical theatre’s most powerful female voices and We Will Rock You alumni Mazz Murray, Kerry Ellis, Gina Murray and Anna-Jane Casey.
This special 2020 cover of 'I'm a Woman,' on which Brian May performs as well as producing, is released in Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support the work of two leading women’s cancer charities:
Target Ovarian Cancer and The Caron Keating Foundation, the latter being the family run cancer charity in memory of the much loved TV personality that was established by her mother Gloria Hunniford, and Caron's two brothers.
WOMAN’s 'I’m A Woman' is available as a digital download, with CD and Vinyl single versions available from http://queenonlinestore.com/Brian-May/
This special 2020 cover of 'I'm a Woman,' on which Brian May performs as well as producing, is released in Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support the work of two leading women’s cancer charities:
Target Ovarian Cancer and The Caron Keating Foundation, the latter being the family run cancer charity in memory of the much loved TV personality that was established by her mother Gloria Hunniford, and Caron's two brothers.
WOMAN’s 'I’m A Woman' is available as a digital download, with CD and Vinyl single versions available from http://queenonlinestore.com/Brian-May/
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Great to see and hear that CLEETHORPES ROCKS and CLEE FEST, in association with Solid Entertainments, have joined forces to present an open air, one day rock and blues festival next year as a BIG THANK YOU concert for the NHS and all they have done, and continue to do, in these challenging times.
The concert, which will be held on Saturday 31st July 2021, will feature The WIldhearts, Big Country, Dr Feelgood and The Brew, with more guests to be announced.
Profits from the event will be donated to local NHS Trust as part of the BIG THANK YOU campaign.
All NHS Staff will will be admitted Free with NHS id Card and ticket.
Ticket information and purchase options, here:
http://www.solidentertainments.com/rocks/nhs/tickets.html
The concert, which will be held on Saturday 31st July 2021, will feature The WIldhearts, Big Country, Dr Feelgood and The Brew, with more guests to be announced.
Profits from the event will be donated to local NHS Trust as part of the BIG THANK YOU campaign.
All NHS Staff will will be admitted Free with NHS id Card and ticket.
Ticket information and purchase options, here:
http://www.solidentertainments.com/rocks/nhs/tickets.html
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Things you never thought you'd see, hear or be writing about...
You know things are way past tipping point when even the Cosmic Pixie of Prog is pissed off and delivering political protest songs while emphatically singing the words "go screw yourself!"
You know things are way past tipping point when even the Cosmic Pixie of Prog is pissed off and delivering political protest songs while emphatically singing the words "go screw yourself!"
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Renowned British progressive act Marillion have seen The Light at the End Of The Tunnel….
With the long, dark days of Covid-19 hopefully well behind us a year hence, Marillion will shed some stage light across the venues of Britain with their 10-date Light At THe End of The Tunnel tour in November 2021.
The tour will culminate with two shows at the London Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith.
Tickets go on sale from Friday 23rd October 2020.
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Tour dates for November 2021 are as follows:
Sunday 14th Nov - Hull City Hall
Monday 15th Nov - Edinburgh Usher Hall
Wednesday 17th Nov - Cardiff St David's Hall
Thursday 18th Nov - Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 20th Nov - Cambridge Corn Exchange
Sunday 21st Nov - Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd Nov - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Wednesday 24th Nov - Bath Forum
Friday 26th Nov - London Eventim Apollo
(PLEASE NOTE - Seated show)
Saturday 27th Nov - London Eventim Apollo
(PLEASE NOTE - Standing show)
Tickets go onsale at Friday 23rd October at 10.00am from: www.myticket.co.uk/artists/marillion
"We are extremely fortunate; we had set aside this year to make our nineteenth studio album and so we saved up a bit and we budgeted for a year on the ground, before this plague broke" says lead vocalist Steve Hogarth, who adds "as you might imagine, we’re looking forward with every sinew to getting back on the road and playing it to you. Not as much as my wife’s looking forward to getting me out of the house though...”
2020 has been a terrible year for everyone and Marillion are grateful for the continued support of their family of faithful fans, particularly the wonderful donations from the Couch Convention weekend in September which raised £31,530 for their crew who have been hard hit financially by the pandemic.
Of the success of that weekend, keyboardist Mark Kelly said: "What a weekend it was! We were totally stunned and knocked out by everyone’s involvement in everything that went on, from Steve Rothery’s late night cocktails to Pete’s Bass Masterclas, Ian Mosley’s Drum Q&A and my early morning fun run and all the music, chat and fancy dress in between!"
With the long, dark days of Covid-19 hopefully well behind us a year hence, Marillion will shed some stage light across the venues of Britain with their 10-date Light At THe End of The Tunnel tour in November 2021.
The tour will culminate with two shows at the London Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith.
Tickets go on sale from Friday 23rd October 2020.
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Tour dates for November 2021 are as follows:
Sunday 14th Nov - Hull City Hall
Monday 15th Nov - Edinburgh Usher Hall
Wednesday 17th Nov - Cardiff St David's Hall
Thursday 18th Nov - Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 20th Nov - Cambridge Corn Exchange
Sunday 21st Nov - Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 23rd Nov - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Wednesday 24th Nov - Bath Forum
Friday 26th Nov - London Eventim Apollo
(PLEASE NOTE - Seated show)
Saturday 27th Nov - London Eventim Apollo
(PLEASE NOTE - Standing show)
Tickets go onsale at Friday 23rd October at 10.00am from: www.myticket.co.uk/artists/marillion
"We are extremely fortunate; we had set aside this year to make our nineteenth studio album and so we saved up a bit and we budgeted for a year on the ground, before this plague broke" says lead vocalist Steve Hogarth, who adds "as you might imagine, we’re looking forward with every sinew to getting back on the road and playing it to you. Not as much as my wife’s looking forward to getting me out of the house though...”
2020 has been a terrible year for everyone and Marillion are grateful for the continued support of their family of faithful fans, particularly the wonderful donations from the Couch Convention weekend in September which raised £31,530 for their crew who have been hard hit financially by the pandemic.
Of the success of that weekend, keyboardist Mark Kelly said: "What a weekend it was! We were totally stunned and knocked out by everyone’s involvement in everything that went on, from Steve Rothery’s late night cocktails to Pete’s Bass Masterclas, Ian Mosley’s Drum Q&A and my early morning fun run and all the music, chat and fancy dress in between!"
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The long awaited reissue of Cormac Neeson’s highly acclaimed White Feather album will be released on 6th November on Social Family Records as a special 16 track bonus edition deluxe CD and 12" heavyweight Vinyl version (the original 2018 White Feather album, a Top 5 chart success in the UK national Country album, was a limited CD only release).
The country-Americana ballad 'Sweet Gentle Love' has been released as a single ahead of the album.
Every copy of the new deluxe and Vinyl versions ordered through the singer’s webstore will be personally signed by Cormac Neeson as a thank you to fans for their incredible patience and support.
Youy can pre-order/ buy here:
https://cormac-neeson-uk.myshopify.com/
and deluxe digital edition, here:
https://smarturl.it/CN-WhiteFeather
The White Feather Deluxe Edition was originally going to be supported by a 14 date UK & Ireland songwriter club tour but this has been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
As a result Cormac Neeson will be performing a very special live streaming event on November the 5th from Hillview Studios in Northern Ireland during which he will perform the full White Feather album with his band and special guests.
Then, on November the 7th, the 32nd edition of his Facebook "Cocoons" live performance ‘in the round’ event will take place with artists from the Australian Social Family Record label.
"Cocoons" is an international songwriter / performance event which Cormac Neeson started back in April 2020 and has now grown to over 3,000 members from all over the world, with a weekly selection of five artists usually performing two songs each on a Saturday evening ‘in the round.'
The country-Americana ballad 'Sweet Gentle Love' has been released as a single ahead of the album.
Every copy of the new deluxe and Vinyl versions ordered through the singer’s webstore will be personally signed by Cormac Neeson as a thank you to fans for their incredible patience and support.
Youy can pre-order/ buy here:
https://cormac-neeson-uk.myshopify.com/
and deluxe digital edition, here:
https://smarturl.it/CN-WhiteFeather
The White Feather Deluxe Edition was originally going to be supported by a 14 date UK & Ireland songwriter club tour but this has been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
As a result Cormac Neeson will be performing a very special live streaming event on November the 5th from Hillview Studios in Northern Ireland during which he will perform the full White Feather album with his band and special guests.
Then, on November the 7th, the 32nd edition of his Facebook "Cocoons" live performance ‘in the round’ event will take place with artists from the Australian Social Family Record label.
"Cocoons" is an international songwriter / performance event which Cormac Neeson started back in April 2020 and has now grown to over 3,000 members from all over the world, with a weekly selection of five artists usually performing two songs each on a Saturday evening ‘in the round.'
The Deluxe Edition of White Feather includes two brand new studio recordings, three bonus tracks and the new radio mix of 'Do Something Today.'
Originally released as a 10 track limited edition, the original album received critical acclaim across the board, one that will sit easily alongside the classic singer-songwriter narrative albums.
White Feather Deluxe Edition track listing:
White Feather; ** Do Something Today; ** Don’t Wait Up; Broken Wing; ** Sweet Gentle Love; Oh Son; Song That Lives Forever; Look Down on Me; Artefact; Home to Me; Everywhere but Here (Bonus Track); What You Do To Me (Bonus Track); Whole Again (Bonus Track); Sometimes You Gotta Make A Change (New Recording); Blue Beyond the Grey (New Recording); Do Something Today (Radio Mix) **
** Instant Grat tracks for iTunes album pre-orders
UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES
Nov 5th – Live Stream from Hillview Studios, Northern Ireland
Nov 7th – the 32nd Live “Cocoons” stream feat. Social Family Records Artists.
Dec 4th – The Barge, Belfast Dec 5th – The Barge, Belfast Tickets: www.skiddle.com
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Originally released as a 10 track limited edition, the original album received critical acclaim across the board, one that will sit easily alongside the classic singer-songwriter narrative albums.
White Feather Deluxe Edition track listing:
White Feather; ** Do Something Today; ** Don’t Wait Up; Broken Wing; ** Sweet Gentle Love; Oh Son; Song That Lives Forever; Look Down on Me; Artefact; Home to Me; Everywhere but Here (Bonus Track); What You Do To Me (Bonus Track); Whole Again (Bonus Track); Sometimes You Gotta Make A Change (New Recording); Blue Beyond the Grey (New Recording); Do Something Today (Radio Mix) **
** Instant Grat tracks for iTunes album pre-orders
UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES
Nov 5th – Live Stream from Hillview Studios, Northern Ireland
Nov 7th – the 32nd Live “Cocoons” stream feat. Social Family Records Artists.
Dec 4th – The Barge, Belfast Dec 5th – The Barge, Belfast Tickets: www.skiddle.com
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Multi-faceted musician Mike Ross (singer/ songwriter/ guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist/ producer) gives a fascinating Insight into his life and work in a newly-released documentary entitled An Introduction to Mike Ross.
You can watch An Introduction to Mike Ross on his YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/jhjAwKqk938
Its release dovetails with his excellent multi-styled fuzzed blues-rock album The Clovis Limit Pt 2.
The album, which is released on October 30th, features latest single 'Don’t Say a Word.'
The Clovis Limit Pt 2 will be released on October 30th, on both CD & Digital, on Taller Records via Proper Distribution.
You can watch An Introduction to Mike Ross on his YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/jhjAwKqk938
Its release dovetails with his excellent multi-styled fuzzed blues-rock album The Clovis Limit Pt 2.
The album, which is released on October 30th, features latest single 'Don’t Say a Word.'
The Clovis Limit Pt 2 will be released on October 30th, on both CD & Digital, on Taller Records via Proper Distribution.
Photo: Adam Kennedy
The short-documentary feature provides an intimate insight into Mike Ross’ history, roots, career and creative process as well as the truly crucial, and literally life-saving, role that music has played for him.
Explaining why he made the documentary, Mike Ross comments:
"I've always loved watching music documentaries as I really enjoy finding out my favourite artists' backstories. My own career has spanned over 20 years but not all of it is in the public domain so I thought I'd create my own short history lesson for fans.
Originally conceived as a series of 15 short videos, this compilation version has brought all of the original episodes together to make one complete work.
I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making them!"
Additionally, you can ‘join’ Mike Ross for his Album Launch online show which will be broadcast on Thursday 29th October at 7pm BST.
Tickets are available via:
https://shop.mikerossmusic.co.uk/product/the-clovis-limit-pt-2-album-launch-show-ticket
Streaming details will be provided after purchase.
The launch show will be the first full performance of the new album in its entirety with a special augmented line-up, featuring Jade ‘Like the Stone’ Williams (backing vocals), Stevie Watts (organ), Darren Lee (drums) and Dan Lyons (bass).
The performance will be broadcast using multiple cameras and pre-recorded video footage to make the most of the streaming performance format. The show will be opened by Brighton heavy rockers The Dead Reds.
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Explaining why he made the documentary, Mike Ross comments:
"I've always loved watching music documentaries as I really enjoy finding out my favourite artists' backstories. My own career has spanned over 20 years but not all of it is in the public domain so I thought I'd create my own short history lesson for fans.
Originally conceived as a series of 15 short videos, this compilation version has brought all of the original episodes together to make one complete work.
I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making them!"
Additionally, you can ‘join’ Mike Ross for his Album Launch online show which will be broadcast on Thursday 29th October at 7pm BST.
Tickets are available via:
https://shop.mikerossmusic.co.uk/product/the-clovis-limit-pt-2-album-launch-show-ticket
Streaming details will be provided after purchase.
The launch show will be the first full performance of the new album in its entirety with a special augmented line-up, featuring Jade ‘Like the Stone’ Williams (backing vocals), Stevie Watts (organ), Darren Lee (drums) and Dan Lyons (bass).
The performance will be broadcast using multiple cameras and pre-recorded video footage to make the most of the streaming performance format. The show will be opened by Brighton heavy rockers The Dead Reds.
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Having catered for lovers of a wee dram with their blended Burnt Out Wreck whisky and, for the beer drinkers, the recent availability of Burnt Out Wreck American Pale Ale, the classic guitar rock band led by Gary Moat have now completed their trio of rock and roll tipples with the announcement of something fruitier…
From Gwatkin, the award winning traditional farmhouse Cider and Perry company in Herefordshire, comes Burnt Out Wreck Cider.
Available to purchase now, BOW Cider is a 6% sweet blend of the best apples and pears grown in the county of Herefordshire; the perfect companion to party away with while Burnt Out Wreck deliver their exciting, foot stomping guitar rock via the albums Swallow and current release, This is Hell.
You can purchase Burnt Out Wreck Cider in 12x500ml bottles here: https://gwatkincider.co.uk/product/burntoutwreck/
For Burnt Out Wreck, Gary Moat, co-founder, drummer and a primary songwriter of the original Heavy Pettin, has traded the drum stool for the microphone and handed the drumming chair to beater Paul Gray.
Gary then headed to his Scottish homeland to recruit Alex Carmichael (from La Paz) on bass before heading back south of the border to recruit guitarist Miles Goodman, who confirmed he was "thrilled" to have bagged the job.
Burnt Out Wreck released their debut album Swallow in 2017; the band’s second album, This is Hell, was released in 2019.
You can purchase Swallow here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/swallow/
This is Hell: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
The Best of Heavy Pettin (released November 27th): https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/heavy-pettin-best-of/
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From Gwatkin, the award winning traditional farmhouse Cider and Perry company in Herefordshire, comes Burnt Out Wreck Cider.
Available to purchase now, BOW Cider is a 6% sweet blend of the best apples and pears grown in the county of Herefordshire; the perfect companion to party away with while Burnt Out Wreck deliver their exciting, foot stomping guitar rock via the albums Swallow and current release, This is Hell.
You can purchase Burnt Out Wreck Cider in 12x500ml bottles here: https://gwatkincider.co.uk/product/burntoutwreck/
For Burnt Out Wreck, Gary Moat, co-founder, drummer and a primary songwriter of the original Heavy Pettin, has traded the drum stool for the microphone and handed the drumming chair to beater Paul Gray.
Gary then headed to his Scottish homeland to recruit Alex Carmichael (from La Paz) on bass before heading back south of the border to recruit guitarist Miles Goodman, who confirmed he was "thrilled" to have bagged the job.
Burnt Out Wreck released their debut album Swallow in 2017; the band’s second album, This is Hell, was released in 2019.
You can purchase Swallow here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/swallow/
This is Hell: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
The Best of Heavy Pettin (released November 27th): https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/heavy-pettin-best-of/
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Multi-award-winning singer songwriter Elles Bailey recently released her Modern World Studios version of 'Wild Wild West' as a single; the MWS version of the song comes from Blacktop Companion, the special companion CD-only release that accompanied Elles Bailey’s much-acclaimed album, Road I Call Home.
Earlier this year the smoky voiced singer-songwriter won UK Song of the Year for 'Little Piece of Heaven' at The 2020 UK Americana Awards; she then won two further awards at the UKBlues Awards when the UKBlues Federation awarded her the accolade 'Blues Artist of the Year' along with Album of the Year for Road I Call Home.
Of the new single, Elles Bailey comments that "this version of Wild Wild West and the whole record Blacktop Companion marks the continuation of the epic Road I Call Home adventure that I have travelled for the last couple of years. Like so many, my whole year, that was perfectly planned out, fell apart overnight.
Instead, I have spent many nights reflecting, looking at my photos, watching back old stage videos and being reminded of how lucky I have been to have been able to tread this path and to work with the people I have done, especially my incredible live band. I am so grateful for their talents, humour, and for just being wonderful human beings - this version of Wild Wild West really highlights their talents."
Earlier this year the smoky voiced singer-songwriter won UK Song of the Year for 'Little Piece of Heaven' at The 2020 UK Americana Awards; she then won two further awards at the UKBlues Awards when the UKBlues Federation awarded her the accolade 'Blues Artist of the Year' along with Album of the Year for Road I Call Home.
Of the new single, Elles Bailey comments that "this version of Wild Wild West and the whole record Blacktop Companion marks the continuation of the epic Road I Call Home adventure that I have travelled for the last couple of years. Like so many, my whole year, that was perfectly planned out, fell apart overnight.
Instead, I have spent many nights reflecting, looking at my photos, watching back old stage videos and being reminded of how lucky I have been to have been able to tread this path and to work with the people I have done, especially my incredible live band. I am so grateful for their talents, humour, and for just being wonderful human beings - this version of Wild Wild West really highlights their talents."
Photo: Adam Kennedy
Elles Bailey has also just announced three COVID-secure Full Band shows for October and three Duo Shows for November.
A previously scheduled Crawley gig, at The Hawth, (25th October) has been moved from the studio room to the main theatre making it COVID Secure and socially-distanced; very few tickets remain.
The previously scheduled Southampton date, at 1865, has been moved forward from the 28th October to the 26th October; all tickets already purchased will still be valid.
The Bourne Music Club has also scheduled a date at The Appleyard in Sittingbourne, Kent on the 14th November. The show sold out in 24 hours.
The three duo gigs, featuring Elles Bailey and her band guitarist Joe Wilkins, are:
4th November – The David Evans Court Theatre, Tring
5th November – The David Evans Court Theatre, Tring
6th November – Cottingham Civic Centre (low ticket warning)
'Wild Wild West' is available to download and stream on all digital platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ellesbailey/wild-wild-west-mws-sessions
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A previously scheduled Crawley gig, at The Hawth, (25th October) has been moved from the studio room to the main theatre making it COVID Secure and socially-distanced; very few tickets remain.
The previously scheduled Southampton date, at 1865, has been moved forward from the 28th October to the 26th October; all tickets already purchased will still be valid.
The Bourne Music Club has also scheduled a date at The Appleyard in Sittingbourne, Kent on the 14th November. The show sold out in 24 hours.
The three duo gigs, featuring Elles Bailey and her band guitarist Joe Wilkins, are:
4th November – The David Evans Court Theatre, Tring
5th November – The David Evans Court Theatre, Tring
6th November – Cottingham Civic Centre (low ticket warning)
'Wild Wild West' is available to download and stream on all digital platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ellesbailey/wild-wild-west-mws-sessions
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Jo Harman has just released her cover of the classic 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.'
Originally recorded sixty years ago by The Shirelles, the song has been covered many times, most noticeably by the song’s co-writer Carole King on her 1971 landmark album, Tapestry.
Unsurprisingly, given Jo Harman’s soulful, balladeering voice, her own version follows in the piano and vocal-steps of Carole King’s classic version, here in the accompaniment of Mark Edwards (Yamaha Grand Piano) and Terry Lewis (Telecaster Guitar).
The recording itself was captured by multi Grammy nominated/ Brit Award winner James McMillan at Quietmoney studios.
With a clear and emotive connection to the lyrics, Jo Harman’s version is as captivating as it is classy.
Originally recorded sixty years ago by The Shirelles, the song has been covered many times, most noticeably by the song’s co-writer Carole King on her 1971 landmark album, Tapestry.
Unsurprisingly, given Jo Harman’s soulful, balladeering voice, her own version follows in the piano and vocal-steps of Carole King’s classic version, here in the accompaniment of Mark Edwards (Yamaha Grand Piano) and Terry Lewis (Telecaster Guitar).
The recording itself was captured by multi Grammy nominated/ Brit Award winner James McMillan at Quietmoney studios.
With a clear and emotive connection to the lyrics, Jo Harman’s version is as captivating as it is classy.
'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow' by Jo Harman is now available on Spotify and other streaming services.
Additionally, a special 4 track physical CD 'single' is available for purchase to Jo Harman's Access All Areas supportive fanbase by application to info@bigiam.co.uk (this special for the fans release is not available from her website shop).
"Hearing Jo Harman sing is a spiritual experience" Michael McDonald
"A voice that leaves me speechless" Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 2
"One of this country's finest talents" Rag N Bone Man
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Additionally, a special 4 track physical CD 'single' is available for purchase to Jo Harman's Access All Areas supportive fanbase by application to info@bigiam.co.uk (this special for the fans release is not available from her website shop).
"Hearing Jo Harman sing is a spiritual experience" Michael McDonald
"A voice that leaves me speechless" Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 2
"One of this country's finest talents" Rag N Bone Man
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Contemporary rock outfit Voodoo Six have just released their new studio album Simulation Game.
You can order the album from https://smarturl.it/VoodooSix
Critical consensus is the band have raised themselves to another level with this release and, having signed a deal with Explorer 1 (a new Hollywood based music company), are ready to make their mark across the pond as well as the UK and Europe.
A new single from the album, 'Liar and a Thief,' has also been made available to celebrate the release of the album.
You can order the album from https://smarturl.it/VoodooSix
Critical consensus is the band have raised themselves to another level with this release and, having signed a deal with Explorer 1 (a new Hollywood based music company), are ready to make their mark across the pond as well as the UK and Europe.
A new single from the album, 'Liar and a Thief,' has also been made available to celebrate the release of the album.
Simulation Game is the follow up to 2016's critically acclaimed Make Way For The King.
Boasting the talent of new vocalist and front man Nik Taylor-Stoakes, the album was produced and mixed by founder-bassist Tony Newton (Iron Maiden, British Lion, KK Downing, Airrace) and mastered by Ade Emsley (Iron Maiden, Steve Harris).
Voodoo Six are renowned for being a formidable live force, notably as special guests of Iron Maiden, UFO and Extreme, as well as headlining shows throughout the UK and Europe.
A popular staple on the festival circuit, the band has performed Download four times and Sonisphere twice.
Tony Newton said of the new album and new deal:
"It feels like this is the right time for us; we’re incredibly proud of the new material and can’t wait for people to hear Simulation Game. We are excited to sign with the new US label Explorer 1, we always felt the band would do well in America."
There may have been a few bumps in the road along the way but with Simulation Game, Voodoo Six show they have the ingredients to make a massive statement.
Tom Gentry (GUN, Marco Mendoza) now joins the band on guitar, which brings an added dynamic to the twin six-string assault.
Voodoo Six:
Nik Taylor-Stoakes – Vocals; Matt Pearce & Tom Gentry – Guitars; Tony Newton – Bass; Joe Lazarus – Drums
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Boasting the talent of new vocalist and front man Nik Taylor-Stoakes, the album was produced and mixed by founder-bassist Tony Newton (Iron Maiden, British Lion, KK Downing, Airrace) and mastered by Ade Emsley (Iron Maiden, Steve Harris).
Voodoo Six are renowned for being a formidable live force, notably as special guests of Iron Maiden, UFO and Extreme, as well as headlining shows throughout the UK and Europe.
A popular staple on the festival circuit, the band has performed Download four times and Sonisphere twice.
Tony Newton said of the new album and new deal:
"It feels like this is the right time for us; we’re incredibly proud of the new material and can’t wait for people to hear Simulation Game. We are excited to sign with the new US label Explorer 1, we always felt the band would do well in America."
There may have been a few bumps in the road along the way but with Simulation Game, Voodoo Six show they have the ingredients to make a massive statement.
Tom Gentry (GUN, Marco Mendoza) now joins the band on guitar, which brings an added dynamic to the twin six-string assault.
Voodoo Six:
Nik Taylor-Stoakes – Vocals; Matt Pearce & Tom Gentry – Guitars; Tony Newton – Bass; Joe Lazarus – Drums
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Platinum-selling recording artist and guitarist Orianthi has announced a 6th November release for her new album, O, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The album will be the first new studio album in seven years to feature Orianthi and first new music as a solo artist in almost as long.
The album was preceded by the single 'Sinners Hymn' and, now, the glammed up follow-up, 'Impulsive.'
The album can be pre-ordered at orcd.co/orianthi with autographed copies available via the Frontiers webstore: http://radi.al/FrontiersMusic
Of the forthcoming album, Orianthi says "It is a very inspired album, with things kept pretty raw. I didn't overthink it. Marti Frederiksen (producer, mixer, co-songwriter) and I wanted to create a unique sound and vibe with every track; we experimented a lot with synths and different guitar tones."
The album will be the first new studio album in seven years to feature Orianthi and first new music as a solo artist in almost as long.
The album was preceded by the single 'Sinners Hymn' and, now, the glammed up follow-up, 'Impulsive.'
The album can be pre-ordered at orcd.co/orianthi with autographed copies available via the Frontiers webstore: http://radi.al/FrontiersMusic
Of the forthcoming album, Orianthi says "It is a very inspired album, with things kept pretty raw. I didn't overthink it. Marti Frederiksen (producer, mixer, co-songwriter) and I wanted to create a unique sound and vibe with every track; we experimented a lot with synths and different guitar tones."
Born in Australia, Orianthi Panagaris rose to international fame at the age of 24 after the release of her hit single, 'According to You,' which followed a high-energy performance backing Carrie Underwood at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony.
Released on Geffen, 'According To You' is now RIAA-Certified Platinum and has over 17 million streams on Spotify.
Long term fans are already familiar with seeing Orianthi performing with members of rock royalty such as Alice Cooper, Carlos Santana and Steve Vai, while the posthumous release of the Michael Jackson This Is It documentary showcased her playing and creativity.
Her many accolades include being named Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year by Guitar International and one of Gibson Guitars’ Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time.
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Released on Geffen, 'According To You' is now RIAA-Certified Platinum and has over 17 million streams on Spotify.
Long term fans are already familiar with seeing Orianthi performing with members of rock royalty such as Alice Cooper, Carlos Santana and Steve Vai, while the posthumous release of the Michael Jackson This Is It documentary showcased her playing and creativity.
Her many accolades include being named Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year by Guitar International and one of Gibson Guitars’ Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time.
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Scottish rockers Heavy Pettin will release a definitive 14 track Best Of album on 27th November, via Burnt Out Wreckords / Cherry Red.
The songs have been selected from their trio of 80s albums that were all re-released with bonus tracks in 2019. The selection includes the charting singles 'Love Times Love,' 'In And Out of Love' and 'Rock Me.'
The cover is a previously unseen photo by David Plastik taken at the Breaking Sound festival in France in 1984. Within are other unseen photos of the band and liner notes from FabricationsHQ.
You can order the album here:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/heavy-pettin-best-of/
Heavy Pettin (named after UFO's 1976 studio album) was formed in Glasgow in 1981 when guitarist Gordon Bonnar, drummer Gary Moat, bassist Brian Waugh, vocalist Steve 'Hamie' Hayman and lead guitarist Punky Mendoza joined forces to give the biggest and best rock bands of the time a serious run for their money.
The band gigged extensively before releasing their debut single, 1982's 'Roll the Dice,' on Neat Records.
This caught the attention of Polydor Records who soon extended a major-label deal to Heavy Pettin.
The band, with Queen guitarist Brian May on board as co-producer with Reinhold Mack, then recorded their 1983 debut album Lettin Loose.
Opening slots supporting the likes of Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake followed, leading to the release of the band's second studio release, 1985's Rock Ain't Dead.
The group dissolved in early 1988 with their third and final album, The Big Bang, issued the following year.
The Best Of Heavy Pettin: Track List:
In And Out of Love; Sole Survivor; Born to Burn; Northwinds; Love Times Love; Lonely People; Devil in Her Eyes; Two Hearts; China Boy; Don’t Call it Love; Rock Me; Throw a Party; Rock Ain’t Dead; Hell is Beautiful
All official Heavy Pettin releases: http://cherryred.co/HeavyPettinReissues
Also available on Burnt Out Wreckords / Cherry Red Records is This Is Hell, the new release from Gary Moat's guitar rock quintet, Burnt Out Wreck, which can be purchased here:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
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The songs have been selected from their trio of 80s albums that were all re-released with bonus tracks in 2019. The selection includes the charting singles 'Love Times Love,' 'In And Out of Love' and 'Rock Me.'
The cover is a previously unseen photo by David Plastik taken at the Breaking Sound festival in France in 1984. Within are other unseen photos of the band and liner notes from FabricationsHQ.
You can order the album here:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/heavy-pettin-best-of/
Heavy Pettin (named after UFO's 1976 studio album) was formed in Glasgow in 1981 when guitarist Gordon Bonnar, drummer Gary Moat, bassist Brian Waugh, vocalist Steve 'Hamie' Hayman and lead guitarist Punky Mendoza joined forces to give the biggest and best rock bands of the time a serious run for their money.
The band gigged extensively before releasing their debut single, 1982's 'Roll the Dice,' on Neat Records.
This caught the attention of Polydor Records who soon extended a major-label deal to Heavy Pettin.
The band, with Queen guitarist Brian May on board as co-producer with Reinhold Mack, then recorded their 1983 debut album Lettin Loose.
Opening slots supporting the likes of Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake followed, leading to the release of the band's second studio release, 1985's Rock Ain't Dead.
The group dissolved in early 1988 with their third and final album, The Big Bang, issued the following year.
The Best Of Heavy Pettin: Track List:
In And Out of Love; Sole Survivor; Born to Burn; Northwinds; Love Times Love; Lonely People; Devil in Her Eyes; Two Hearts; China Boy; Don’t Call it Love; Rock Me; Throw a Party; Rock Ain’t Dead; Hell is Beautiful
All official Heavy Pettin releases: http://cherryred.co/HeavyPettinReissues
Also available on Burnt Out Wreckords / Cherry Red Records is This Is Hell, the new release from Gary Moat's guitar rock quintet, Burnt Out Wreck, which can be purchased here:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/burnt-out-wreck-this-is-hell-cd/
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Swedish alt-rockers Reach have just released a new single entitled 'Young Again;' the song will feature on the band’s upcoming third album.
Following previous single Motherland, a quirky, alt-rock meets cabaret pop number, 'Young Again' showcases the band's ability to merge black humour or darker tales with playful, melodic pop/ rock.
In short, another great example of the band's experimental yet intriguing and effective song writing style.
Of the new single singer-guitarist-songwriter Ludvig Turner says "This song is based on a murderer whose life caught up to him and he wishes to turn back time to when he was a kid. You see these kinds of stories in TV shows where they go into the heads of murderers and criminals.
They are really popular and I find it interesting how this desire to witness chaos lies deep within us."
The slightly macabre video was created by the band's well established visual partner Johan Lundsten, who commented that "Reach has a history of utilizing powerful imagery, so we definitely wanted to push the envelope when telling the story in a visually intriguing way.
I think we´ve been able to visualize the message in a dark way but also with a glimmer of hope and warmth."
Following previous single Motherland, a quirky, alt-rock meets cabaret pop number, 'Young Again' showcases the band's ability to merge black humour or darker tales with playful, melodic pop/ rock.
In short, another great example of the band's experimental yet intriguing and effective song writing style.
Of the new single singer-guitarist-songwriter Ludvig Turner says "This song is based on a murderer whose life caught up to him and he wishes to turn back time to when he was a kid. You see these kinds of stories in TV shows where they go into the heads of murderers and criminals.
They are really popular and I find it interesting how this desire to witness chaos lies deep within us."
The slightly macabre video was created by the band's well established visual partner Johan Lundsten, who commented that "Reach has a history of utilizing powerful imagery, so we definitely wanted to push the envelope when telling the story in a visually intriguing way.
I think we´ve been able to visualize the message in a dark way but also with a glimmer of hope and warmth."
Reach, founded in 2012, are a power trio consisting of Ludvig Turner, drummer Marcus Johansson and bassist Soufian Ma'Aoui.
During their eight years as a band they have released two critically praised albums and met audiences from many stages around Europe.
Defined by strong melodies and original song writing, Reach are keen to constantly be under development and chasing a sound that is exciting and unique.
Additionally, the band members mutual trust gives the trio freedom to offer explosive live shows with a lot of free improvisation.
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During their eight years as a band they have released two critically praised albums and met audiences from many stages around Europe.
Defined by strong melodies and original song writing, Reach are keen to constantly be under development and chasing a sound that is exciting and unique.
Additionally, the band members mutual trust gives the trio freedom to offer explosive live shows with a lot of free improvisation.
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70s Australian rock band Fraternity will forever be associated with their lead singer, Bon Scott, who would go on to enjoy worldwide fame as the frontman of AC/DC until his death in 1980.
However Bon Scott’s tenure with Fraternity, and the band’s recorded output, has been poorly documented on the reissue market – until now.
Half a century on the forthcoming anthology Seasons of Change - The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 seeks to amend the oversight on the overlooked Fraternity & pre AC/DC Bon Scott.
Curated by Victor Marshall in conjunction with surviving band members (Bruce Howe, John Freeman, Sam See, John Bisset, Uncle John Eyers), the Estate of Mick Jurd and original band manager Hamish Henry, the 3CD set offers the complete recorded output of Fraternity.
The collection includes the albums Livestock (1971) & Flaming Galah (1972), originally issued on Sweet Peach and RCA respectively and utilising the original master tapes and best possible remastering sources.
All relevant non-albums singles (A’s and B’s) and EP tracks are also included.
Bonus tracks feature Fraternity backing The Valentines’ Vince Lovegrove and their victory at the National Battle Of The Sounds competition where they claimed the title of Australia’s No. 1 band.
Additionally, research by Victor Marshall for his upcoming Fraternity biography uncovered the long-lost Hamish Henry cache of session tapes, which have been curated into Fraternity’s “third” album Second Chance.
This third set also includes live tracks recorded at Pt Lincoln, South Australia (as part of the band’s historic Country Arts Tour) and unheard songs including vocals and song writing contributions from Bon Scott.
Artist Vytas Serelis, designer of the Flaming Galah cover, returns with original cover artwork for Second Chance.
Musically, Fraternity ran the gamut of styles in vogue on the rock scene at the dawn of the 1970s, from proto-heavy metal to country and soft rock, progressive music and a nod here and there to the earlier psychedelic boom.
Seasons of Change - The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 will be released on Cherry Red Records on 22nd January 2021
www.fraternityofficial.com https://www.facebook.com/officialfraternity
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However Bon Scott’s tenure with Fraternity, and the band’s recorded output, has been poorly documented on the reissue market – until now.
Half a century on the forthcoming anthology Seasons of Change - The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 seeks to amend the oversight on the overlooked Fraternity & pre AC/DC Bon Scott.
Curated by Victor Marshall in conjunction with surviving band members (Bruce Howe, John Freeman, Sam See, John Bisset, Uncle John Eyers), the Estate of Mick Jurd and original band manager Hamish Henry, the 3CD set offers the complete recorded output of Fraternity.
The collection includes the albums Livestock (1971) & Flaming Galah (1972), originally issued on Sweet Peach and RCA respectively and utilising the original master tapes and best possible remastering sources.
All relevant non-albums singles (A’s and B’s) and EP tracks are also included.
Bonus tracks feature Fraternity backing The Valentines’ Vince Lovegrove and their victory at the National Battle Of The Sounds competition where they claimed the title of Australia’s No. 1 band.
Additionally, research by Victor Marshall for his upcoming Fraternity biography uncovered the long-lost Hamish Henry cache of session tapes, which have been curated into Fraternity’s “third” album Second Chance.
This third set also includes live tracks recorded at Pt Lincoln, South Australia (as part of the band’s historic Country Arts Tour) and unheard songs including vocals and song writing contributions from Bon Scott.
Artist Vytas Serelis, designer of the Flaming Galah cover, returns with original cover artwork for Second Chance.
Musically, Fraternity ran the gamut of styles in vogue on the rock scene at the dawn of the 1970s, from proto-heavy metal to country and soft rock, progressive music and a nod here and there to the earlier psychedelic boom.
Seasons of Change - The Complete Recordings 1970-1974 will be released on Cherry Red Records on 22nd January 2021
www.fraternityofficial.com https://www.facebook.com/officialfraternity
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When Rivers Meet, featuring the talents of blues-rock husband and wife duo Grace (vocals, mandolin, fiddle) & Aaron (guitars, vocals) Bond, and have just released 'Battleground' as a lead-off single from their forthcoming debut album, We Fly Free.
Of the single, the band comment that "the intensity is relentless until the inevitable ‘calm before the storm’ and then it all kicks off again; that’s when the magic happens, and Grace’s voice rocks the heavens with authority. A real toe tapper of a song!"
Of the single, the band comment that "the intensity is relentless until the inevitable ‘calm before the storm’ and then it all kicks off again; that’s when the magic happens, and Grace’s voice rocks the heavens with authority. A real toe tapper of a song!"
We Fly Free will be released on the 20th November and will be available on CD, coloured vinyl, & digital download. The album, along with various merch bundle offers, can be pre-ordered here:
https://shop.whenriversmeet.co.uk/collections/album-pre-order
Fly From Here follows in the blues-rock footsteps of acclaimed EP releases The Uprising and Innocence of Youth.
Meshing traditional blues and classic rock, When Rivers Meet have intentionally honed a gritty sound that includes the use of tube tape echo effects and reverb chambers.
The results are a live sound with a vintage vibe and, on the album, the additional texture of a Hammond organ on a number of tracks.
The album also features Adam Bowers (production/ mixing, drums, bass, organ, piano) and Robin G Breeze (bass, organ, piano).
https://shop.whenriversmeet.co.uk/collections/album-pre-order
Fly From Here follows in the blues-rock footsteps of acclaimed EP releases The Uprising and Innocence of Youth.
Meshing traditional blues and classic rock, When Rivers Meet have intentionally honed a gritty sound that includes the use of tube tape echo effects and reverb chambers.
The results are a live sound with a vintage vibe and, on the album, the additional texture of a Hammond organ on a number of tracks.
The album also features Adam Bowers (production/ mixing, drums, bass, organ, piano) and Robin G Breeze (bass, organ, piano).
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Following the commercial and critically acclaimed success of Blues (2019) and the three-weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Blues Chart album Check Shirt Wizard - Live in '77 (2020), UMC have just released a superb new Rory Gallagher collection entitled The Best Of Rory Gallagher.
Where Blues was a 3CD anthology covering live, rare and deeper cut tracks, and Check Shirt Wizard boasted some of Rory Gallagher’s finest ever live performances, The Best Of Rory Gallagher is just that, a definitive compilation that includes the most iconic Gallagher’s songs as compiled from his entire studio album career, from first band Taste through to his final studio album, Fresh Evidence.
The album also include some of his finest deeper album cuts, songs pulled from posthumous releases (the acoustic 'Wheels Within Wheels') and a previously unreleased collaboration with Jerry Lee Lewis, unearthed from the Rory Gallagher Archives.
'(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction' is a rare outtake taken from Jerry Lee Lewis' famous 1973 London Sessions; it features Rory Gallagher singing and playing the Rolling Stones classic alongside Lewis.
This rare track, which features on the 2CD and digital versions of the album, is also available as a limited edition, 7” vinyl single (the B-side features 'Cruise On Out' from Rory Gallagher’s critically acclaimed Photo Finish album of 1978).
The Best Of Rory Gallagher
Available as 30 track 2CD; 15 track 2-disc black vinyl (and direct to consumer limited clear 2LP); 15-track single CD; 30 track digital (HD and Standard versions).
Where Blues was a 3CD anthology covering live, rare and deeper cut tracks, and Check Shirt Wizard boasted some of Rory Gallagher’s finest ever live performances, The Best Of Rory Gallagher is just that, a definitive compilation that includes the most iconic Gallagher’s songs as compiled from his entire studio album career, from first band Taste through to his final studio album, Fresh Evidence.
The album also include some of his finest deeper album cuts, songs pulled from posthumous releases (the acoustic 'Wheels Within Wheels') and a previously unreleased collaboration with Jerry Lee Lewis, unearthed from the Rory Gallagher Archives.
'(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction' is a rare outtake taken from Jerry Lee Lewis' famous 1973 London Sessions; it features Rory Gallagher singing and playing the Rolling Stones classic alongside Lewis.
This rare track, which features on the 2CD and digital versions of the album, is also available as a limited edition, 7” vinyl single (the B-side features 'Cruise On Out' from Rory Gallagher’s critically acclaimed Photo Finish album of 1978).
The Best Of Rory Gallagher
Available as 30 track 2CD; 15 track 2-disc black vinyl (and direct to consumer limited clear 2LP); 15-track single CD; 30 track digital (HD and Standard versions).
Sadly passing in 1995 at the age of just 47, Rory Gallagher’s reputation has continued to flourish in the years since, a touchstone for all would-be guitar heroes in the 21st Century.
"The man who got me back into the blues."
– Eric Clapton
"There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher."
– Slash
"As soon as I heard Cradle Rock, I was hooked. I thought, ‘This is what I want to be when I grow up."
– Joe Bonamassa
"He was one of the very few people of that time who could make his guitar do anything, it seemed.
I remember looking at that battered Stratocaster and thinking "how does that come out of there?"
– Brian May
"Rory was the one to measure yourself against. He was a real credit to music and pushed it to another level altogether."
– Peter Frampton
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"The man who got me back into the blues."
– Eric Clapton
"There are a million guys who sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never heard anybody who could really pull off sounding like Rory Gallagher."
– Slash
"As soon as I heard Cradle Rock, I was hooked. I thought, ‘This is what I want to be when I grow up."
– Joe Bonamassa
"He was one of the very few people of that time who could make his guitar do anything, it seemed.
I remember looking at that battered Stratocaster and thinking "how does that come out of there?"
– Brian May
"Rory was the one to measure yourself against. He was a real credit to music and pushed it to another level altogether."
– Peter Frampton
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Joe Bonamassa has just released a music video for the title track of his forthcoming solo album, Royal Tea.
The album is the acclaimed blues-rock guitarist’s most British sounding release to date; recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London it was inspired, in part, by Joe Bonamassa’s guitar heroes Jeff Beck, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton and Cream, something the blues out title track nods to in style and vibe.
The album is the acclaimed blues-rock guitarist’s most British sounding release to date; recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London it was inspired, in part, by Joe Bonamassa’s guitar heroes Jeff Beck, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton and Cream, something the blues out title track nods to in style and vibe.
Royal Tea will be released on October 23rd via Provogue/J&R Adventures.
You can pre-order the album, along with a a number of bundle options, here:
https://shop.jbonamassa.com/collections/royal-tea
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You can pre-order the album, along with a a number of bundle options, here:
https://shop.jbonamassa.com/collections/royal-tea
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Upcoming New Wave of Classic Rock band Twister will release their debut album Cursed & Corrected on Friday 13th November on Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
You can read FabricationsHQ's review of the album on the Monthly Reviews Page.
The album was recorded, produced and mixed by Tony Draper at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios by Frank Arkwright (The Killers, Frank Turner, Biffy Clyro).
A new single from the album, '64 White Lies,' has just been released in support of the album.
You can read FabricationsHQ's review of the album on the Monthly Reviews Page.
The album was recorded, produced and mixed by Tony Draper at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios by Frank Arkwright (The Killers, Frank Turner, Biffy Clyro).
A new single from the album, '64 White Lies,' has just been released in support of the album.
"This is the 5+ years of our lives in a record," says front man Stevie Stoker of the forthcoming album. "Everything that has happened to us personally and professionally as a band over the last five years has created these songs. From heartbreak and frustration to joy and elation this album epitomises what we are as a band and sets the precedent of what we want to achieve."
The band will head out on an 11 date European tour in support to The Quireboys in March of next year, as well as playing a number of festivals including Hard Rock Hell, Monsterfest and HRH Ibiza.
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The band will head out on an 11 date European tour in support to The Quireboys in March of next year, as well as playing a number of festivals including Hard Rock Hell, Monsterfest and HRH Ibiza.
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The Allman Betts Band, who released their second studio album Bless Your Heart to solid critical acclaim in August, have announced four UK dates for May of next year.
The dates include concerts at the Cardiff Globe (May 7th), the London Garage (May 8th), the Manchester Academy (May 9th) and Glasgow St. Luke’s (May 10th).
Planet Rock have a 48-hour ticket pre-sale on Wednesday September 30th and Thursday October 1st via www.planetrock.com.
Tickets will then go on general sale on Friday October 2nd from: www.alttickets.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk
www.planetrocktickets.co.uk and www.allmanbettsband.com/tour
The dates include concerts at the Cardiff Globe (May 7th), the London Garage (May 8th), the Manchester Academy (May 9th) and Glasgow St. Luke’s (May 10th).
Planet Rock have a 48-hour ticket pre-sale on Wednesday September 30th and Thursday October 1st via www.planetrock.com.
Tickets will then go on general sale on Friday October 2nd from: www.alttickets.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk
www.planetrocktickets.co.uk and www.allmanbettsband.com/tour
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Snowy White and The White Flames have just released a new single, 'Another Blue Night.'
The song is the second to be lifted from the recently released album Something On Me.
The song is the second to be lifted from the recently released album Something On Me.
Snowy White is one of a handful of classic blues-orientated British electric guitar players with his own style:
a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder-edged riffs that are a feature of his very personal songs.
In the seventies Snowy White became friendly with the legendary and sadly late Peter Green; the pair spent a lot of time jamming together.
In the Autumn of 1976 he was invited to tour America and Europe with Pink Floyd as their first augmenting musician; In 1978 Rick Wright asked him to play guitar on his solo album, Wet Dream, which was recorded in the South of France.
In 1979 Peter Green decided to head to the studio once more and invited Snowy White and his band along to jam. The result was the album In the Skies.
He was then asked by Pink Floyd to go to America to rehearse their new show entitled The Wall while at the same time being approached by Thin Lizzy to become a full-time member.
After the completion of the Pink Floyd US dates Snowy White returned to England and went straight into the studio to record his first Thin Lizzy album, Chinatown. He stayed with the band for nearly three years (including the recording of Renegade in 1982), before leaving to pursue his solo career.
Snowy White's first solo album was entitled White Flames, which included 'Bird of Paradise,' a hit single around the world.
In 1987, he put together the Blues Agency, recording two albums, Change My Life and Open For Business. Between 1993 and 2000, White toured and recorded with two Dutch-Indonesian musicians, Juan van Emmerloot (drums/ percussion) and Walter Latupeirissa (bass/ rhythm guitar).
As The White Flames they recorded a string of albums and performed all over Europe.
From1999 to 2014 Snowy White toured the world with Roger Waters; between tours he founded the Snowy White Blues Project, recording the albums In Our Time Of Living and In Our Time…Live.
Snowy White's last album, The Situation, came out in 2018.
Something On Me was released on 9th October; it features Thomas White on drums, Rowan Bassett on bass and appearances by various The White Flames members.
http://www.snowywhite.com/
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a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder-edged riffs that are a feature of his very personal songs.
In the seventies Snowy White became friendly with the legendary and sadly late Peter Green; the pair spent a lot of time jamming together.
In the Autumn of 1976 he was invited to tour America and Europe with Pink Floyd as their first augmenting musician; In 1978 Rick Wright asked him to play guitar on his solo album, Wet Dream, which was recorded in the South of France.
In 1979 Peter Green decided to head to the studio once more and invited Snowy White and his band along to jam. The result was the album In the Skies.
He was then asked by Pink Floyd to go to America to rehearse their new show entitled The Wall while at the same time being approached by Thin Lizzy to become a full-time member.
After the completion of the Pink Floyd US dates Snowy White returned to England and went straight into the studio to record his first Thin Lizzy album, Chinatown. He stayed with the band for nearly three years (including the recording of Renegade in 1982), before leaving to pursue his solo career.
Snowy White's first solo album was entitled White Flames, which included 'Bird of Paradise,' a hit single around the world.
In 1987, he put together the Blues Agency, recording two albums, Change My Life and Open For Business. Between 1993 and 2000, White toured and recorded with two Dutch-Indonesian musicians, Juan van Emmerloot (drums/ percussion) and Walter Latupeirissa (bass/ rhythm guitar).
As The White Flames they recorded a string of albums and performed all over Europe.
From1999 to 2014 Snowy White toured the world with Roger Waters; between tours he founded the Snowy White Blues Project, recording the albums In Our Time Of Living and In Our Time…Live.
Snowy White's last album, The Situation, came out in 2018.
Something On Me was released on 9th October; it features Thomas White on drums, Rowan Bassett on bass and appearances by various The White Flames members.
http://www.snowywhite.com/
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Blue Öyster Cult have just released a new song + video, 'The Alchemist,' from recently released album The Symbol Remains.
You can read FabricationsHQ's Feature Review of the album by clicking here
You can read FabricationsHQ's Feature Review of the album by clicking here
The Symbol Remains is one of the band’s most spirited and diverse efforts to date, as ever-present & co-founder Eric Bloom confirms: "As the song demos emerged, we realised there was as much if not more variety in style and content on this record as any in our history. We embraced this and the thing tying all the disparate elements together is the band’s sound and performance."
"The goal was for the new music to stand up to the quality and vitality of our legacy recordings and I believe we have successfully achieved that," says the band’s other ever-present & co-founder Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser, who continues "Other than that, the sound of our voices and style of our writing and playing can’t help but sound familiar to fans of our work."
On the new album the band is completed by long-time members Jules Radino, Danny Miranda and Richie Castellano who, for many fans, make up the best and most consistent line-up of the band since the original/ classic line-up.
"We have wanted to record the current line-up for some time and the result of us giving our all on this album speaks for itself" adds Roeser.
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"The goal was for the new music to stand up to the quality and vitality of our legacy recordings and I believe we have successfully achieved that," says the band’s other ever-present & co-founder Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser, who continues "Other than that, the sound of our voices and style of our writing and playing can’t help but sound familiar to fans of our work."
On the new album the band is completed by long-time members Jules Radino, Danny Miranda and Richie Castellano who, for many fans, make up the best and most consistent line-up of the band since the original/ classic line-up.
"We have wanted to record the current line-up for some time and the result of us giving our all on this album speaks for itself" adds Roeser.
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Singer-guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick has just released a new video for his blues boogie rockin’ take of 'Gravy Train,' taken from his recent solo album Ballad of a Prodigal Son.
While best-known as the lead guitarist for British melodic rockers FM, with whom he’s served since 2008, Jim Kirkpatrick is well-respected in the blues and rock scenes, both as a songwriter and skilled guitarist.
In his storied career he’s also worked with many major names, several of whom guest on Ballad of a Prodigal Son and 'Gravy Train.'
"Gravy Train is an obscure Status Quo song written by John 'Rhino' Edwards and the late, great Rick Parfitt," Jim Kirkpatrick explains, continuing: "Rhino is a really good friend of mine and I regularly play guitar for him in his band Rhino’s Revenge. ‘Gravy Train’ is one of my favourite songs that we play together.
I thought a cover of it would fit great on my album. Rhino agreed to me covering the song, as long as he played bass. Who could refuse that offer?"
While best-known as the lead guitarist for British melodic rockers FM, with whom he’s served since 2008, Jim Kirkpatrick is well-respected in the blues and rock scenes, both as a songwriter and skilled guitarist.
In his storied career he’s also worked with many major names, several of whom guest on Ballad of a Prodigal Son and 'Gravy Train.'
"Gravy Train is an obscure Status Quo song written by John 'Rhino' Edwards and the late, great Rick Parfitt," Jim Kirkpatrick explains, continuing: "Rhino is a really good friend of mine and I regularly play guitar for him in his band Rhino’s Revenge. ‘Gravy Train’ is one of my favourite songs that we play together.
I thought a cover of it would fit great on my album. Rhino agreed to me covering the song, as long as he played bass. Who could refuse that offer?"
Jim Kirkpatrick has also recently confirmed three solo acoustic shows (subject to Governmental guidance/ Covid-19 situation):
Saturday 24th October - Yardbirds, Grimsby
Sunday 25th October - Waterloo, Blackpool
Sunday 15th November - Raven, Crewe
Ballad of a Prodigal Son is available now on all digital platforms.
"If you’re sitting there waiting with bated breath waiting for the new Joe Bonamassa album, then stop it. Breathe. Relax. And get your order in for ‘Ballad of a Prodigal Son’.
- Blues Enthused
"What we have in Jim Kirkpatrick is England’s equivalent to Joe Bonamassa. This is the joint album of the year. Fact.”
- Blues Matters
"Ballad of A Prodigal Son is an album that shows Kirkpatrick as a prolific songwriter and riff maker."
- Blues Rock Review
"The prodigal son has returned with a blues rock belter"
- FabricationsHQ
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Saturday 24th October - Yardbirds, Grimsby
Sunday 25th October - Waterloo, Blackpool
Sunday 15th November - Raven, Crewe
Ballad of a Prodigal Son is available now on all digital platforms.
"If you’re sitting there waiting with bated breath waiting for the new Joe Bonamassa album, then stop it. Breathe. Relax. And get your order in for ‘Ballad of a Prodigal Son’.
- Blues Enthused
"What we have in Jim Kirkpatrick is England’s equivalent to Joe Bonamassa. This is the joint album of the year. Fact.”
- Blues Matters
"Ballad of A Prodigal Son is an album that shows Kirkpatrick as a prolific songwriter and riff maker."
- Blues Rock Review
"The prodigal son has returned with a blues rock belter"
- FabricationsHQ
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Steve Hackett recently released Selling England By The Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live At Hammersmith; you can watch 'The Cinema Show' from the filmed performance, below.
The 2CD + DVD (and Blu-Ray edition), recorded and filmed at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on the final night of the tour, features Steve Hackett’s consummate touring band Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) and Craig Blundell (drums and percussion), with Nad Sylvan on vocals.
Special guests for this performance were Steve Hackett’s brother, John Hackett (flute) and Amanda Lehmann (guitar and vocals).
This was a very special tour for Steve Hackett as it included his favourite album from his time with Genesis, Selling England By The Pound; it was also the first time Hackett and his band had performed it live in its entirety.
The show also featured selected tracks from Steve Hackett’s favourite album from his extensive solo career, Spectral Mornings, together with tracks from his acclaimed 2019 release, At The Edge Of Light.
The 2CD + DVD (and Blu-Ray edition), recorded and filmed at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on the final night of the tour, features Steve Hackett’s consummate touring band Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) and Craig Blundell (drums and percussion), with Nad Sylvan on vocals.
Special guests for this performance were Steve Hackett’s brother, John Hackett (flute) and Amanda Lehmann (guitar and vocals).
This was a very special tour for Steve Hackett as it included his favourite album from his time with Genesis, Selling England By The Pound; it was also the first time Hackett and his band had performed it live in its entirety.
The show also featured selected tracks from Steve Hackett’s favourite album from his extensive solo career, Spectral Mornings, together with tracks from his acclaimed 2019 release, At The Edge Of Light.
Selling England By The Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith
CD1: Intro; Every Day; Under the Eye of The Sun; Fallen Walls and Pedestals; Beasts of Our Time; The Virgin and The Gypsy; Tigermoth; Spectral Mornings; The Red Flower of Tai Chi Blooms Everywhere; Clocks – Angel of Mons; Dancing With The Moonlit Knight; I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
CD2: Firth Of Fifth; More Fool Me; The Battle of Epping Forest; After the Ordeal; The Cinema Show; Aisle of Plenty; Déjà vu; Dance On a Volcano; Los Endos
DVD: The Concert (2 hours)
Blu-Ray: Concert (2 hours); Documentary (30 mins)
Selling England By The Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith is released on 25th September through InsideOut Music in the following formats: Limited Edition Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray+DVD with Artbook 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak; 2CD+DVD Multibox; Limited Edition 4LP+2CD Box Set; Digital album.
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CD1: Intro; Every Day; Under the Eye of The Sun; Fallen Walls and Pedestals; Beasts of Our Time; The Virgin and The Gypsy; Tigermoth; Spectral Mornings; The Red Flower of Tai Chi Blooms Everywhere; Clocks – Angel of Mons; Dancing With The Moonlit Knight; I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
CD2: Firth Of Fifth; More Fool Me; The Battle of Epping Forest; After the Ordeal; The Cinema Show; Aisle of Plenty; Déjà vu; Dance On a Volcano; Los Endos
DVD: The Concert (2 hours)
Blu-Ray: Concert (2 hours); Documentary (30 mins)
Selling England By The Pound & Spectral Mornings: Live at Hammersmith is released on 25th September through InsideOut Music in the following formats: Limited Edition Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray+DVD with Artbook 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak; 2CD+DVD Multibox; Limited Edition 4LP+2CD Box Set; Digital album.
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The legendary Vanilla Fudge, in celebration of a new deal with Golden Robot Records, have just released a newly remastered version of their cover of Led Zeppelin’s 'Immigrant Song.'
The song, which originally appeared on the band’s Zeppelin covers album Out Through the In Door in 2007, will feature on a fully remastered reissue (entitled Vanilla Zeppelin) on Golden Robot Records.
"Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin is one of the monster tracks of all time. How do you top that? Well, you can't but we decided to just have fun with it!
I came up with this On Green Dolphin Street kinda chord progression as the intro on the synth with a heavy-duty brass sound that worked pretty well. The guys fell into it right quick and it rocks the house. Carmine did a great job with the drum track and Tim and Vince killed it.
I did the vocals in Florida and sent it back to Carmine in Los Angeles and he mixed it. Hope you dig it!"
– Mark Stein
The song, which originally appeared on the band’s Zeppelin covers album Out Through the In Door in 2007, will feature on a fully remastered reissue (entitled Vanilla Zeppelin) on Golden Robot Records.
"Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin is one of the monster tracks of all time. How do you top that? Well, you can't but we decided to just have fun with it!
I came up with this On Green Dolphin Street kinda chord progression as the intro on the synth with a heavy-duty brass sound that worked pretty well. The guys fell into it right quick and it rocks the house. Carmine did a great job with the drum track and Tim and Vince killed it.
I did the vocals in Florida and sent it back to Carmine in Los Angeles and he mixed it. Hope you dig it!"
– Mark Stein
The classic Zeppelin cover is also a precursor nod to a new covers album the band will release in 2021, albeit covering a very different band/ genre.
Vanilla Fudge will deliver The Supreme Vanilla Fudge next year, a re-working, Fudge style of ten songs form the legendary The Supremes.
The album will feature all four original members Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Martel and Tim Bogert, who no longer tours but will appear on a few tracks.
The line-up/ album contributions are completed by the band’s touring bassist Pete Bremy.
Vanilla Fudge was one of the first American groups to infuse psychedelia into heavy rock sound to create “psychedelic symphonic rock.”
At first the band did not record original material, becoming best known for their dramatic heavy, slowed-down arrangements of contemporary pop songs which they developed into works of epic proportion – their cover of The Supremes 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' became the band’s first single.
A huge hit, it set the band up for their four year run of success before initial disbandment and subsequent reformations.
The Vanilla Fudge version of 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' also appeared in the series finale of the television show The Sopranos, at the conclusion of Episode 1 of Season 7 of Mad Men, the film War Dogs, the videogame Mafia III and recent Quentin Tarantino movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Vanilla Fudge will deliver The Supreme Vanilla Fudge next year, a re-working, Fudge style of ten songs form the legendary The Supremes.
The album will feature all four original members Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Martel and Tim Bogert, who no longer tours but will appear on a few tracks.
The line-up/ album contributions are completed by the band’s touring bassist Pete Bremy.
Vanilla Fudge was one of the first American groups to infuse psychedelia into heavy rock sound to create “psychedelic symphonic rock.”
At first the band did not record original material, becoming best known for their dramatic heavy, slowed-down arrangements of contemporary pop songs which they developed into works of epic proportion – their cover of The Supremes 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' became the band’s first single.
A huge hit, it set the band up for their four year run of success before initial disbandment and subsequent reformations.
The Vanilla Fudge version of 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' also appeared in the series finale of the television show The Sopranos, at the conclusion of Episode 1 of Season 7 of Mad Men, the film War Dogs, the videogame Mafia III and recent Quentin Tarantino movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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European Blues Award winner Erja Lyytinen will release her Lockdown Live 2020 performance as a live CD & DVD package on Friday 6th November.
Filmed and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CD/DVD release can be pre-ordered from:
https://erjalyytinen.fanlink.to/lockdownlive-preorder
Lockdown Live 2020 also works as a precursor to Erja’s 2021 UK tour that, subject to the COVID-19 situation, takes place in February. Tickets for the UK tour are available from www.erjalyytinen.com/tour
Filmed and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CD/DVD release can be pre-ordered from:
https://erjalyytinen.fanlink.to/lockdownlive-preorder
Lockdown Live 2020 also works as a precursor to Erja’s 2021 UK tour that, subject to the COVID-19 situation, takes place in February. Tickets for the UK tour are available from www.erjalyytinen.com/tour
Erja Lyytinen was in the middle of one of her busiest times of her career when the pandemic struck.
At the start of the year, Lyytinen was riding the crest of a wave through touring and promotional activities that had been catalysed by a string of achievements during 2019.
The previous year Erja Lyytinen had been bestowed the prestigious Savonmuan Hilima Award by the Savon Sanomat newspaper, released her first biographical book titled Blues Queen (Blueskuningatar) and recognised by readers of Guitar World with a spot in their 30 Best Blues Guitarists in the World Today poll.
Lockdown Live 2020 takes a retrospective look back on Erja Lyytinen’s long and successful career.
The inclusion of tracks such as 'Wildflower' and 'Dreamland Blues' illustrate the International artist’s beginnings while performances of songs from her last two studio albums, Stolen Hearts and Another World, bring Lyttinen’s live set repertoire up to the present melodic blues rock date.
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At the start of the year, Lyytinen was riding the crest of a wave through touring and promotional activities that had been catalysed by a string of achievements during 2019.
The previous year Erja Lyytinen had been bestowed the prestigious Savonmuan Hilima Award by the Savon Sanomat newspaper, released her first biographical book titled Blues Queen (Blueskuningatar) and recognised by readers of Guitar World with a spot in their 30 Best Blues Guitarists in the World Today poll.
Lockdown Live 2020 takes a retrospective look back on Erja Lyytinen’s long and successful career.
The inclusion of tracks such as 'Wildflower' and 'Dreamland Blues' illustrate the International artist’s beginnings while performances of songs from her last two studio albums, Stolen Hearts and Another World, bring Lyttinen’s live set repertoire up to the present melodic blues rock date.
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Rebecca Downes, whose recent album More Sinner Than Saint was released in 2019 to popular acclaim (you can read FabricationsHQ's Feature Review by clicking here), has released a new single from the album – with a vocal twist…
'Wave Them Goodbye' features Alan Nimmo of King King on duet vocals.
A great slice of Memphis affected rock 'n' blues featuring some nifty slide guitar from Steve Birkett and honky-tonk piano sprinkles from Rick Benton of Magnum, 'Wave Them Goodbye' was written by Rebecca Downes and Birkett (who also features on backing vocals).
'Wave Them Goodbye' features Alan Nimmo of King King on duet vocals.
A great slice of Memphis affected rock 'n' blues featuring some nifty slide guitar from Steve Birkett and honky-tonk piano sprinkles from Rick Benton of Magnum, 'Wave Them Goodbye' was written by Rebecca Downes and Birkett (who also features on backing vocals).
"Alan and I are good friends and it was a privilege to have him do the guitar solo for previous single 'If I Go To Sleep' (play-listed by Planet Rock Radio). I love his voice and with' Wave Them Goodbye' being a genuine duet, I was keen to do a version with him singing the other part; we hope it will be popular with both our fans and King King’s, as well as rock fans more widely.
We couldn’t get together, so Alan recorded his vocal separately and Chris Childs – the bass player of Thunder and original mixer of the song – mixed it into the track." - Rebecca Downes
In common with other artists, Rebecca Downes touring plans are currently on hold, but she and Steve Birkett will be doing a streamed gig via the award-winning Tuesday Night Music Club on 20th October 2020.
The pair have also been writing new material as well as putting together a collection of stripped back versions of their most popular songs for an album to be released later in 2020.
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We couldn’t get together, so Alan recorded his vocal separately and Chris Childs – the bass player of Thunder and original mixer of the song – mixed it into the track." - Rebecca Downes
In common with other artists, Rebecca Downes touring plans are currently on hold, but she and Steve Birkett will be doing a streamed gig via the award-winning Tuesday Night Music Club on 20th October 2020.
The pair have also been writing new material as well as putting together a collection of stripped back versions of their most popular songs for an album to be released later in 2020.
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Renowned rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto wil releases his seventh solo album Wide Awake (In My Dreamland) on 6th November via Frontiers Music Srl.
The song 'Love’s Blind' has been released as an Official Audio taster.
Produced by, and written with, Alessandro Del Vecchio, the album encompasses the best of all the combined musical worlds of Jeff Scott Soto’s previous solo offerings, as the singer confirms:
"Alessandro and I made sure to revisit the best of what my overall fans love and expect of me while adding some other influences and contemporary sounds. This lucky number seven is for me one of my favourite releases to date!"
The song 'Love’s Blind' has been released as an Official Audio taster.
Produced by, and written with, Alessandro Del Vecchio, the album encompasses the best of all the combined musical worlds of Jeff Scott Soto’s previous solo offerings, as the singer confirms:
"Alessandro and I made sure to revisit the best of what my overall fans love and expect of me while adding some other influences and contemporary sounds. This lucky number seven is for me one of my favourite releases to date!"
The CD version of the album will include a bonus live album recorded at the 2019 edition of the annual Frontiers Rock Festival, which was released on digital format earlier this year.
Including collaboration recordings Jeff Scott Soto has, incredibly, almost ninety albums under his belt as a vocalist; he established himself long ago as a consummate professional who delivers with an incredible energy and performances that range from metal to hard rock, progressive to melodic rock, AOR balladeering and funk.
Jeff Scott Soto’s career began as the vocalist for guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen in 1984 before fronting bands such as Talisman, Soul SirkUS, a stint in Journey, SOTO and Sons of Apollo, the latter a supergroup consisting of Soto, Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian and Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal.
He also has ongoing membership in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Wide Awake (In My Dreamland) - track listing
CD1: Someone To Love; Mystified; Love's Blind; Without You; Lesson Of Love; Paper Wings; Love Will Find a Way; Between The Lines; Living In A Dream; Wide Awake (In My Dreamland); Desperate
CD2 (Live at The Frontiers Rock Festival, 2019): Drowning; 21st Century; Believe In Me; Look Inside Your Heart; Eyes Of Love; Band Intros; Soul Divine; Our Song; Holding On; I'll Be Waiting; Stand Up (feat. Dino Jelusick)
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Including collaboration recordings Jeff Scott Soto has, incredibly, almost ninety albums under his belt as a vocalist; he established himself long ago as a consummate professional who delivers with an incredible energy and performances that range from metal to hard rock, progressive to melodic rock, AOR balladeering and funk.
Jeff Scott Soto’s career began as the vocalist for guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen in 1984 before fronting bands such as Talisman, Soul SirkUS, a stint in Journey, SOTO and Sons of Apollo, the latter a supergroup consisting of Soto, Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian and Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal.
He also has ongoing membership in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Wide Awake (In My Dreamland) - track listing
CD1: Someone To Love; Mystified; Love's Blind; Without You; Lesson Of Love; Paper Wings; Love Will Find a Way; Between The Lines; Living In A Dream; Wide Awake (In My Dreamland); Desperate
CD2 (Live at The Frontiers Rock Festival, 2019): Drowning; 21st Century; Believe In Me; Look Inside Your Heart; Eyes Of Love; Band Intros; Soul Divine; Our Song; Holding On; I'll Be Waiting; Stand Up (feat. Dino Jelusick)
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Independent blues rock guitarist, singer & songwriter Adam Sweet has just released his second studio album Sink or Swim.
The new album, featuring lead-off single 'Trouble,' marks Adam Sweet’s evolution into a fully-fledged blues rock artist, cementing his own unique blend of blue-eyed blues and soulful southern rock.
With honest tales of loss, longing, hope and strength in the face of adversity Sink or Swim reflects the struggles we all face in these most uncertain and fragile times...
The new album, featuring lead-off single 'Trouble,' marks Adam Sweet’s evolution into a fully-fledged blues rock artist, cementing his own unique blend of blue-eyed blues and soulful southern rock.
With honest tales of loss, longing, hope and strength in the face of adversity Sink or Swim reflects the struggles we all face in these most uncertain and fragile times...
Adam Sweet’s acclaimed debut album Small Town Thinking, recorded both in Devon and Nashville, was released in 2014 and marked the start of his long-standing co-writing partnership with award winning songwriter Steve Black.
2017’s 5-track EP Take Your Time was a stripped back acoustic offering that captured the essence of Adam Sweet’s one-man shows (tracks from this release featured heavily on BBC Introducing and received several accolades).
Sink or Swim showcases a fresh sound for Adam Sweet, a development of working closely with new band members Ian Jennings on bass (Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood) and Garry Kroll on drums (Mark Ronson, Joss Stone, Sandi Thom).
Recorded with producer Josiah J Manning (Kris Barras Band) at Momentum Studios, Plymouth, the album serves up richly detailed songs crafted by Sweet and co-writer Steve Black, from brooding ballads to rollicking, rootsy rock; the perfect combination of classic rock, blues and Americana.
"For fans of good 'n' steady raw blues-rock with great guitar tone; the rhythm section was tracked live in the studio, my favourite way to do it where possible. All the vibes!"
- Josiah J Manning (producer)
"A very talented young man who's not quite getting the credit he deserves at the moment. He's right up there with Connor Selby and a few others. I like it!"
- Harry Simpson (Still Got the Blues Radio Show/ Saltburn Blues Club)
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2017’s 5-track EP Take Your Time was a stripped back acoustic offering that captured the essence of Adam Sweet’s one-man shows (tracks from this release featured heavily on BBC Introducing and received several accolades).
Sink or Swim showcases a fresh sound for Adam Sweet, a development of working closely with new band members Ian Jennings on bass (Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood) and Garry Kroll on drums (Mark Ronson, Joss Stone, Sandi Thom).
Recorded with producer Josiah J Manning (Kris Barras Band) at Momentum Studios, Plymouth, the album serves up richly detailed songs crafted by Sweet and co-writer Steve Black, from brooding ballads to rollicking, rootsy rock; the perfect combination of classic rock, blues and Americana.
"For fans of good 'n' steady raw blues-rock with great guitar tone; the rhythm section was tracked live in the studio, my favourite way to do it where possible. All the vibes!"
- Josiah J Manning (producer)
"A very talented young man who's not quite getting the credit he deserves at the moment. He's right up there with Connor Selby and a few others. I like it!"
- Harry Simpson (Still Got the Blues Radio Show/ Saltburn Blues Club)
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Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band’s rockin’ new single 'Dream Of You And Me' is taken from the band’s new studio album Nightbird Motel, which was released in September.
You can read FabricationsHQ’s review of the album here:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/2020-reviews.html
You can read FabricationsHQ’s review of the album here:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/2020-reviews.html
The Mother Leeds Band are a raw and exciting Irish American band from Asbury Park, New Jersey (home of Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes).
The band’s 2016 debut album, The Light In The Day, was recorded live in the studio in one day; the band then toured the east coast of America for the next two years before releasing the live mini-album Wonderful Year in 2019 (recorded December 2018).
With tenacious live performances and now Nightbird Motel, Connor Bracken and the Mothr Leeds Band have cemented their standing as Asbury Park’s emissary of rock & roll.
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The band’s 2016 debut album, The Light In The Day, was recorded live in the studio in one day; the band then toured the east coast of America for the next two years before releasing the live mini-album Wonderful Year in 2019 (recorded December 2018).
With tenacious live performances and now Nightbird Motel, Connor Bracken and the Mothr Leeds Band have cemented their standing as Asbury Park’s emissary of rock & roll.
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Hookers & Blow, the fun covers-live project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, recently hit the studio to record a covers album that will be released later this year via Golden Robot Records.
A fourth single from the album, a cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Trampled Underfoot,' has just been released.
The track, recorded individually and mixed largely in quarantine earlier this year, also features Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) on drums.
A fourth single from the album, a cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Trampled Underfoot,' has just been released.
The track, recorded individually and mixed largely in quarantine earlier this year, also features Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) on drums.
Hookers & Blow have dedicated the release of 'Trampled Underfoot' to their good friend and colleague, the late Frankie Banali, who sadly passed away on the 20th of August after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
"This song was added into our live set during our first residency at The Whisky A Go Go in 2013 for Frankie Banali to come down and jam on; when it came time to picking songs to cover for this record, naturally we had this one on the list, with Frankie on drums." - Alex Grossi
A portion of proceeds from this single will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network:
https://www.pancan.org/
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"This song was added into our live set during our first residency at The Whisky A Go Go in 2013 for Frankie Banali to come down and jam on; when it came time to picking songs to cover for this record, naturally we had this one on the list, with Frankie on drums." - Alex Grossi
A portion of proceeds from this single will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network:
https://www.pancan.org/
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Swedish hard rock act Eclipse have announced their first ever official live release, Viva La VicTOURia, which was recorded at the Trädgårn venue in Gothenburg on the 21st December 2019 during a tour in support of their successful, and current, studio album Paradigm.
The album, released on Frontiers Records on the 6th of November, can be pre-ordered here:
orcd.co/victouria
"We've talked about properly documenting a live show for ages" says vocalist / guitarist Erik Mårtensson, continuing: "Well, if anything good came out of the pandemic that brought touring to a halt, this is it.
Thanks to this record, Viva La VicTOURia will live forever, although it ended up being our shortest tour!"
"Fans have asked us for a live album and video for a long time now. Well, here it is. Enjoy!" adds guitarist Magnus Henriksson.
The album, released on Frontiers Records on the 6th of November, can be pre-ordered here:
orcd.co/victouria
"We've talked about properly documenting a live show for ages" says vocalist / guitarist Erik Mårtensson, continuing: "Well, if anything good came out of the pandemic that brought touring to a halt, this is it.
Thanks to this record, Viva La VicTOURia will live forever, although it ended up being our shortest tour!"
"Fans have asked us for a live album and video for a long time now. Well, here it is. Enjoy!" adds guitarist Magnus Henriksson.
Along with the album, bonus material on the CD and limited edition 3xLP formats include the studio track 'Driving One Of Your Cars' (a Lisa Miskovsky cover), acoustic versions of 'The Downfall of Eden' and 'When The Winter Ends' and three live tracks from the band's Live from the Quarantine pay-per-view special, recorded at Stockholm’s Studio Grondahl in April of this year.
The 3xLP version, which contains a red, white and blue disc, also includes exclusive to the vinyl bonus Quarantine tracks 'Hurt' and 'Mary Leigh.'
Bonus footage on the DVD and Blu-ray includes interviews with the band around the creation of the Paradigm album and Viva La VicTOURia, additional footage from the Paradigm Tour and further interviews charting the development of Eclipse, from their inception to the present.
Viva La VicTOURia serves as a fitting document of an extremely successful, yet simultaneously strange phase, in the career of Eclipse.
Viva La VicTOURia – CD track listing:
CD1
Viva La Victoria; Mary Leigh; Blood Wants Blood; The Storm; Vertigo; Jaded; Shelter Me; United; The Downfall Of Eden; When The Winter Ends; Take Me Home; Battlegrounds
CD2
Black Rain; Blood Enemies; Stand On Your Feet; Runaways; I Don't Wanna Say I'm Sorry; Never Look Back; Driving One Of Your Cars (Studio Version); The Downfall Of Eden (Acoustic Version); When The Winter Ends (Acoustic Version) ;Battlegrounds (Quarantine Live); Driving One Of Your Cars (Quarantine Live); Delirious (Quarantine Live)
LP Only bonus tracks:
Mary Leigh (Quarantine Live); Hurt (Quarantine Live)
ECLIPSE
Erik Mårtensson - vocals, guitar; Magnus Henriksson – guitars; Philip Crusner – drums; Victor Crusner – bass
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The 3xLP version, which contains a red, white and blue disc, also includes exclusive to the vinyl bonus Quarantine tracks 'Hurt' and 'Mary Leigh.'
Bonus footage on the DVD and Blu-ray includes interviews with the band around the creation of the Paradigm album and Viva La VicTOURia, additional footage from the Paradigm Tour and further interviews charting the development of Eclipse, from their inception to the present.
Viva La VicTOURia serves as a fitting document of an extremely successful, yet simultaneously strange phase, in the career of Eclipse.
Viva La VicTOURia – CD track listing:
CD1
Viva La Victoria; Mary Leigh; Blood Wants Blood; The Storm; Vertigo; Jaded; Shelter Me; United; The Downfall Of Eden; When The Winter Ends; Take Me Home; Battlegrounds
CD2
Black Rain; Blood Enemies; Stand On Your Feet; Runaways; I Don't Wanna Say I'm Sorry; Never Look Back; Driving One Of Your Cars (Studio Version); The Downfall Of Eden (Acoustic Version); When The Winter Ends (Acoustic Version) ;Battlegrounds (Quarantine Live); Driving One Of Your Cars (Quarantine Live); Delirious (Quarantine Live)
LP Only bonus tracks:
Mary Leigh (Quarantine Live); Hurt (Quarantine Live)
ECLIPSE
Erik Mårtensson - vocals, guitar; Magnus Henriksson – guitars; Philip Crusner – drums; Victor Crusner – bass
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Warsaw based Polish contemporary rock band Chemia have just released a brand-new single, 'Modern Times,' co-written and produced by multi-award-winning producer (Thunder, Rod Stewart, The Almighty), guitarist and songwriter Andy Taylor, formerly of Duran Duran and The Power Station.
The single, a muscly slice of slow-beat, bass rippling southern influenced contemporary rock, was recorded at London’s Baltic Studios this time last year. That led, in turn, to the band heading straight back into the studio to record an album’s worth of material with Andy Taylor.
The album, Something To Believe In, is set for release later this year.
The single, a muscly slice of slow-beat, bass rippling southern influenced contemporary rock, was recorded at London’s Baltic Studios this time last year. That led, in turn, to the band heading straight back into the studio to record an album’s worth of material with Andy Taylor.
The album, Something To Believe In, is set for release later this year.
On working with Andy Taylor, Chemia guitarist Wojtek "W" Balczun says “it was a fantastic adventure and a great honor for us. We loved his work with both Duran Duran and The Power Station as well as his solo albums, especially Thunder. So to have him co-write and produce our new album was an amazing experience and a dream come true. His attention to detail is second to none and we all learned so much from working with him. We cannot wait for everyone to hear it."
Chemia frontman Lukasz “Luke” Drapala adds "Last year was amazing for us. We ended the year touring mainland Europe with Hanoi Rocks front man Michael Monroe and his all-star band, as well as doing a stadium tour of the Ukraine with Antytila. To ice the cake we cut our best album to date with Andy Taylor.
We also got to play a very special show with Andy, and the guys from Reef, in Milton Keynes, which was great fun!"
'Modern Times' is released on DCM Records via Absolute Label Services UK; it's available to buy and stream on all digital platforms at https://slinky.to/ModernTimes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chemiasound/
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Chemia frontman Lukasz “Luke” Drapala adds "Last year was amazing for us. We ended the year touring mainland Europe with Hanoi Rocks front man Michael Monroe and his all-star band, as well as doing a stadium tour of the Ukraine with Antytila. To ice the cake we cut our best album to date with Andy Taylor.
We also got to play a very special show with Andy, and the guys from Reef, in Milton Keynes, which was great fun!"
'Modern Times' is released on DCM Records via Absolute Label Services UK; it's available to buy and stream on all digital platforms at https://slinky.to/ModernTimes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chemiasound/
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Multi-disciplined entertainer Jesse Smith (rock singer, songwriter, musician, podcaster) has just released a clever and quirky video to accompany her brand new single 'Last Night On Earth.'
The song features Paul Cuddeford (Ian Hunter, Steve Harley, Lisa Ronson, Tom Jones to name but four) on much of the instrumentation and Mott the Hoople alumni member Morgan Fisher on keyboards.
The song features Paul Cuddeford (Ian Hunter, Steve Harley, Lisa Ronson, Tom Jones to name but four) on much of the instrumentation and Mott the Hoople alumni member Morgan Fisher on keyboards.
Jesse Smith has been the voice of dozens of projects live and in the studio including Romances, The Classic Rock Show, Gutterdämmerung, Queen Symphonic, Thriller Live! Magic at The Movies, Boot Led Zeppelin and many more.
Such projects have allowed the multi-talented Jesse Smith to perform all over the world and in iconic venues suich as the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and The Olympic Stadium in Munich.
'Last Night On Earth' is out now via Maniac Squat Records.
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Such projects have allowed the multi-talented Jesse Smith to perform all over the world and in iconic venues suich as the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and The Olympic Stadium in Munich.
'Last Night On Earth' is out now via Maniac Squat Records.
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Modern Country influenced singer-songwriter Ayesha, who has been championed by the likes of Bob Harris, Maverick Magazine and Classic Rock Magazine, will release her new album Nocturne on September 5th
Gaining recognition for her songwriting and live performances following the success of her critically acclaimed debut album, Nocturne (which, as the title suggests, contains a number of "nocturnally inspired" songs), is an eclectic album showcasing the artist’s love for country, Americana, blues and country-rock, all framed within a singular singer-songwriter style.
Gaining recognition for her songwriting and live performances following the success of her critically acclaimed debut album, Nocturne (which, as the title suggests, contains a number of "nocturnally inspired" songs), is an eclectic album showcasing the artist’s love for country, Americana, blues and country-rock, all framed within a singular singer-songwriter style.
Ayesha Pontin has shared stages with blues, rock and country royalty such as Albert Lee, Dr Feelgood and Amy Wadge; she was also the first international student to attend the Country Music Association of Australia's prestigious songwriters college in Tamworth.
From training as a classical pianist from an early age to tequila fuelled songwriting in Nashville, Ayesha’s eclectic songwriting influences range from Linda Rondstadt and Dwight Yoakam to Paul Rogers and Son House.
The new album also reflects her love of The Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne.
Nocturne will be available on all platforms from 5th September.
Website: www.ayeshapontin.com
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From training as a classical pianist from an early age to tequila fuelled songwriting in Nashville, Ayesha’s eclectic songwriting influences range from Linda Rondstadt and Dwight Yoakam to Paul Rogers and Son House.
The new album also reflects her love of The Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne.
Nocturne will be available on all platforms from 5th September.
Website: www.ayeshapontin.com
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Hot on the Whammy Clav heels of his cover of 'Gimme Some Lovin'' (recorded to celebrate ten years as a solo artist), Australian blues/ rock keyboardsman and Hammond & Whammy Clavinet maestro Lachy Doley has released his version of 'Voodoo Child,' recorded at the end of last year.
To say it’s been hotly anticipated is a bit of an understatement, as Lachy Doley confirms:
"Since we recorded it back in December the little sneak video clip from the recording studio has had more than four million views. Crazy! People shared it and shared again on Facebook and Instagram.
Some people even ripped it off and uploaded it themselves to gain themselves fans. A bit rude, but still a good thing!
I think it's the best recorded Whammy Clav performance I've done yet and I really love how the vocal turned out too. Joel Burton on bass and Jackie Barnes on drums absolutely nailed it!"
To say it’s been hotly anticipated is a bit of an understatement, as Lachy Doley confirms:
"Since we recorded it back in December the little sneak video clip from the recording studio has had more than four million views. Crazy! People shared it and shared again on Facebook and Instagram.
Some people even ripped it off and uploaded it themselves to gain themselves fans. A bit rude, but still a good thing!
I think it's the best recorded Whammy Clav performance I've done yet and I really love how the vocal turned out too. Joel Burton on bass and Jackie Barnes on drums absolutely nailed it!"
You can purchase and/ or stream the song at the various sites listed here:
https://songwhip.com/lachy-doley/voodoo-child-slight-return
Check out 'Gimme Some Lovin'' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6519dGT3Io
The Lachy Doley Group’s current album, Make or Break, was released in 2019.
FabricationsHQ’s review of the album can be found by clicking here
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https://songwhip.com/lachy-doley/voodoo-child-slight-return
Check out 'Gimme Some Lovin'' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6519dGT3Io
The Lachy Doley Group’s current album, Make or Break, was released in 2019.
FabricationsHQ’s review of the album can be found by clicking here
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Emerging Glasgow based singer-songwriter-pianist kate. e. lake has just released her debut EP, Roam.
Featuring lead-off single 'Neon Lights' (inspired by travel through cities that are not your home and that oft-encountered feeling of being outside that neon life) and three other songs – the haunting 'Sparks,' the delicate Sleep and subtle atmospheres of 'Threads' – Roam points to the musician’s classical background yet set within contemporary soundwashes.
Such a piano based sound and drifting, delicate vocal harmonies conjure up images of another Kate, but beyond echoes of Miss Bush are a wide range of influences from Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel and German classical/electronic composer Nils Frahm to British folk band Lau and Debussy.
Or, in the words of kate. e. lake "I wanted to make music that balances something ethereal with a sense of vitality or drive."
Featuring lead-off single 'Neon Lights' (inspired by travel through cities that are not your home and that oft-encountered feeling of being outside that neon life) and three other songs – the haunting 'Sparks,' the delicate Sleep and subtle atmospheres of 'Threads' – Roam points to the musician’s classical background yet set within contemporary soundwashes.
Such a piano based sound and drifting, delicate vocal harmonies conjure up images of another Kate, but beyond echoes of Miss Bush are a wide range of influences from Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel and German classical/electronic composer Nils Frahm to British folk band Lau and Debussy.
Or, in the words of kate. e. lake "I wanted to make music that balances something ethereal with a sense of vitality or drive."
kate. e. lake studied classical piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Irish Academy of Music before working on her Masters degree in Paris.
Vocally, kate. e. lake fell in love with singing folk songs at parties and has previously sung jazz standards.
She then played in a friend’s band before deciding to write her own material and now presents her first solo project, Roam.
Roam is available digitally on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud Google Play and Amazon.
Roam EP – kate. e. lake
Recorded with Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds in Glasgow.
All vocals, piano and synths by Kate e Lake
www.kateelake.com
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Vocally, kate. e. lake fell in love with singing folk songs at parties and has previously sung jazz standards.
She then played in a friend’s band before deciding to write her own material and now presents her first solo project, Roam.
Roam is available digitally on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud Google Play and Amazon.
Roam EP – kate. e. lake
Recorded with Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds in Glasgow.
All vocals, piano and synths by Kate e Lake
www.kateelake.com
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US band The Bloody Nerve (Laurie Ann – lead vocals, Stacey Blood – guitars, vocals) have, without question, upped their own powerful ante if new single-video 'A Million Arms' is any indication of the duo’s sonic intent.
The song is the first of a number of single+video releases that will follow on episodically, track by track (like a Netflix series in musical form); the releases will precede, and in effect present, their forthcoming concept album, All Blood, No Treasure.
The first installment of All Blood, No Treasure packs quite the sonic and visual punch, as can be seen and heard on the video for 'A Million Arms' (get ready to sonically rumble)...
The song is the first of a number of single+video releases that will follow on episodically, track by track (like a Netflix series in musical form); the releases will precede, and in effect present, their forthcoming concept album, All Blood, No Treasure.
The first installment of All Blood, No Treasure packs quite the sonic and visual punch, as can be seen and heard on the video for 'A Million Arms' (get ready to sonically rumble)...
" 'A Million Arms' starts All Blood, No Treasure with no backstory, because there is no backstory - just craziness" states Stacey Blood, continuing: That’s all you get: Just dropped right in the middle of craziness, and don’t know why you’re there and you can’t get yourself oriented because the rules and decrees are irrational and contradictory. So, what now..?”
What now indeed. That won’t be revealed until the second musical chapter of All Blood, No Treasure from The Bloody Nerve makes it appearance…
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What now indeed. That won’t be revealed until the second musical chapter of All Blood, No Treasure from The Bloody Nerve makes it appearance…
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Quint Starkie, the Swedish based British singer-songwriter-guitarist (and member of Francis Dunnery’s It Bites), has released a third single from his forthcoming solo album.
Endless Summer, "a simple song about summer romance," follows on the melodic pop with harmonies heels of atmospheric pop-groove number 'Gotta Give it Up' (featuring Dorie Jackson on harmony & backing vocals) and 'Mr Maxwell : The Car Song,' a fun, upbeat tune written about "a Sunday drive in the country teaching my son about life signposts" (Maxwell is the name of Quint Starkie's son).
The as yet unnamed album will be the follow-up to the beautifully crafted Ghost in My Heart, which was first released in 2016 (followed by an all-digital formats re-release in 2017).
Written and produced by Quint Starkie, 'Endless Summer' features Jule Wiegand (backing/ harmony vocals), Mats Byström (Keys), Per Hansson (bass) and Kjell Gustavsson (drums).
Endless Summer, "a simple song about summer romance," follows on the melodic pop with harmonies heels of atmospheric pop-groove number 'Gotta Give it Up' (featuring Dorie Jackson on harmony & backing vocals) and 'Mr Maxwell : The Car Song,' a fun, upbeat tune written about "a Sunday drive in the country teaching my son about life signposts" (Maxwell is the name of Quint Starkie's son).
The as yet unnamed album will be the follow-up to the beautifully crafted Ghost in My Heart, which was first released in 2016 (followed by an all-digital formats re-release in 2017).
Written and produced by Quint Starkie, 'Endless Summer' features Jule Wiegand (backing/ harmony vocals), Mats Byström (Keys), Per Hansson (bass) and Kjell Gustavsson (drums).
Quint Starkie is a solo artist and a member of Francis Dunnery’s It Bites.
He has written songs for Alcazar, Lambretta, Sophie Zelmani, Shakaya, Hartmut Englar, Anna Sahlene, Amei Chang, Martin Stenmarck as well a song on the movie soundtrack My Best Friend’s Wedding starring Julia Roberts.
An accomplished guitarist, he has performed or recorded with The Supremes, Meja, Jill Johnsson, Tommy Nilsson, Bosson, Ebbot, Björn Skifs, Harpo and many more established artists.
His debut album Ghost in My Heart was FabricationsHQ’s singer-songwriter album of the Year in 2017 and had the likes of the aforementioned Francis Dunnery waxing lyrical about it.
While Ghost in My Heart was a poignant yet upbeat semi-autobiographical reminisce that musically took a country styled approach, the new album, as confirmed by Quint Starkie, "reflects more of my West Coast leanings as a guitarist and is more pop than country this time around."
Quint Starkie website: http://www.quintstarkie.net/
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He has written songs for Alcazar, Lambretta, Sophie Zelmani, Shakaya, Hartmut Englar, Anna Sahlene, Amei Chang, Martin Stenmarck as well a song on the movie soundtrack My Best Friend’s Wedding starring Julia Roberts.
An accomplished guitarist, he has performed or recorded with The Supremes, Meja, Jill Johnsson, Tommy Nilsson, Bosson, Ebbot, Björn Skifs, Harpo and many more established artists.
His debut album Ghost in My Heart was FabricationsHQ’s singer-songwriter album of the Year in 2017 and had the likes of the aforementioned Francis Dunnery waxing lyrical about it.
While Ghost in My Heart was a poignant yet upbeat semi-autobiographical reminisce that musically took a country styled approach, the new album, as confirmed by Quint Starkie, "reflects more of my West Coast leanings as a guitarist and is more pop than country this time around."
Quint Starkie website: http://www.quintstarkie.net/
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Crossover country singer-songwriter Laura Evans, a rising star in the new wave of British country-blues-soul, has released a brand-new video for her latest single ‘Drag Me Back In.’
The Official Music video was filmed on location in Laura Evan’s hometown of Aberdare in Wales before handing it over to LA-based editor, Stevie Teran.
"I shot the video around deserted roads and country lanes explains the singer; "the song has an edgy, strong lyric so it was important that we created and showed the strong independent, side of a woman alone, paving her own way, as well as the more vulnerable side."
The Official Music video was filmed on location in Laura Evan’s hometown of Aberdare in Wales before handing it over to LA-based editor, Stevie Teran.
"I shot the video around deserted roads and country lanes explains the singer; "the song has an edgy, strong lyric so it was important that we created and showed the strong independent, side of a woman alone, paving her own way, as well as the more vulnerable side."
'Drag Me Back In' is the second single to feature from forthcoming EP Running Back to You, due for release on Friday 31st July.
Previous single, the title track of the EP, went straight to #1 in the UK iTunes Blues chart; it also entered the US Blues Chart, peaking at #43.
Whilst Laura Evans is often compared to Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt, Evans also has a Nashville/ Dolly Parton vocality while musically exploring crossover country territory, which should serve her well going forward.
'Drag Me Back In' has already made its mark after being added to the popular Spotify editorial Playlist
Nu-Blue alongside US artists such as Larkin Poe and Dave Stewart; it has also received huge praise from BBC Radio Wales after being added to their Welsh A- List.
Website: www.thelauraevans.com
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Previous single, the title track of the EP, went straight to #1 in the UK iTunes Blues chart; it also entered the US Blues Chart, peaking at #43.
Whilst Laura Evans is often compared to Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt, Evans also has a Nashville/ Dolly Parton vocality while musically exploring crossover country territory, which should serve her well going forward.
'Drag Me Back In' has already made its mark after being added to the popular Spotify editorial Playlist
Nu-Blue alongside US artists such as Larkin Poe and Dave Stewart; it has also received huge praise from BBC Radio Wales after being added to their Welsh A- List.
Website: www.thelauraevans.com
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Single artwork photo by Phil Kneen
The Starlite Campbell Band, based around the blues enthused husband and wife team of Suzy Starlite (bass) and Simon Campbell (vocals, guitars), will release their new single 'Lay It Out On Me' on Friday, July 3rd.
The song, a delicate ‘heartbeat’ rhythm blues ballad, both complements and follows previous single, the up-tempo and 70s vibed 'Stone Cold Crazy.'
Both tracks will feature on the band’s forthcoming album The Language of Curiosity.
European Blues Awards nominee Suzy Starlite and British Blues Awards nominee Simon Campbell co-wrote, recorded and produced their second album The Language of Curiosity at Supertone Records recording studio in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The record also features longtime collaborators Jonny Henderson and Christian Madden (who share keyboard duties) and drummer Steve Gibson.
The album, set for release on October 2nd, was mastered by Jon Astley, who has worked with such luminaries as Led Zeppelin and The Who.
The Language of Curiosity will be released in digital download, CD and limited edition 180g vinyl (the lacquers for which were cut by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London) and made available direct from the Starlite Campbell Band website.
Distribution in Europe and the UK is by Cadiz Music and Digital Limited.
Of the new single, Suzy Starlite explains "Lay It Out On Me gives you a deeper experience of what to expect from the new album; the honest heartbeat of the changing times we now live in and how we adapt in our relationships to cope with the deepest of fears mixed with the vibrance of our passion.
Once again, photographer Phil Kneen captured the spirit of the song on film for the single artwork."
You will be able to listen to 'Lay It Out On Me' exclusively on the Starlite Campbell Band website from the 3rd to the 10th of July as well as pre-order The Language of Curiosity on limited edition 180g vinyl, CD or Digital.
Additionally, becoming a patron of the band (level two or above) allows you to receive a download of 'Lay It Out On Me' and all singles released from the album before the official release on October 2nd.
Website: https://starlite-campbell.com/
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The song, a delicate ‘heartbeat’ rhythm blues ballad, both complements and follows previous single, the up-tempo and 70s vibed 'Stone Cold Crazy.'
Both tracks will feature on the band’s forthcoming album The Language of Curiosity.
European Blues Awards nominee Suzy Starlite and British Blues Awards nominee Simon Campbell co-wrote, recorded and produced their second album The Language of Curiosity at Supertone Records recording studio in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The record also features longtime collaborators Jonny Henderson and Christian Madden (who share keyboard duties) and drummer Steve Gibson.
The album, set for release on October 2nd, was mastered by Jon Astley, who has worked with such luminaries as Led Zeppelin and The Who.
The Language of Curiosity will be released in digital download, CD and limited edition 180g vinyl (the lacquers for which were cut by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London) and made available direct from the Starlite Campbell Band website.
Distribution in Europe and the UK is by Cadiz Music and Digital Limited.
Of the new single, Suzy Starlite explains "Lay It Out On Me gives you a deeper experience of what to expect from the new album; the honest heartbeat of the changing times we now live in and how we adapt in our relationships to cope with the deepest of fears mixed with the vibrance of our passion.
Once again, photographer Phil Kneen captured the spirit of the song on film for the single artwork."
You will be able to listen to 'Lay It Out On Me' exclusively on the Starlite Campbell Band website from the 3rd to the 10th of July as well as pre-order The Language of Curiosity on limited edition 180g vinyl, CD or Digital.
Additionally, becoming a patron of the band (level two or above) allows you to receive a download of 'Lay It Out On Me' and all singles released from the album before the official release on October 2nd.
Website: https://starlite-campbell.com/
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The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne, one of countless Covid-19 event casualties in 2020, is set to return in 2021.
All being well, tickets will be available to purchase online from Friday 10th July 2020, at 10am.
Making tickets available while the UK is still in partial lockdown/ attempting a careful recovery from the pandemic symbolises the positivity surrounding what has become a genuinelly prestigious event.
Councillor Mary Thomas, Chairman of Colne Town Council (who have organised and managed the festival since 2017) explains further:
"The event, in many ways, is the jewel in the crown of, not only Colne's event calendar, but also of the UK Blues Festival calendar. The festival attracts thousands of people to Colne each August, bringing the streets and venues alive with music and good times.
Colne Town Council were heartbroken to cancel the 2020 festival but it was the sensible and responsible decision to make. Putting the tickets on sale next month will hopefully add to the list of things which people can look forward to now that Covid-19 restrictions are beginning to lift."
All being well, tickets will be available to purchase online from Friday 10th July 2020, at 10am.
Making tickets available while the UK is still in partial lockdown/ attempting a careful recovery from the pandemic symbolises the positivity surrounding what has become a genuinelly prestigious event.
Councillor Mary Thomas, Chairman of Colne Town Council (who have organised and managed the festival since 2017) explains further:
"The event, in many ways, is the jewel in the crown of, not only Colne's event calendar, but also of the UK Blues Festival calendar. The festival attracts thousands of people to Colne each August, bringing the streets and venues alive with music and good times.
Colne Town Council were heartbroken to cancel the 2020 festival but it was the sensible and responsible decision to make. Putting the tickets on sale next month will hopefully add to the list of things which people can look forward to now that Covid-19 restrictions are beginning to lift."
Additional good news comes by way of confirmation that the majority of artists and bands booked to play the 2020 festival (including headliners Band Of Friends, Davy Knowles, Kyla Brox, Layla Zoe, Mike Farris & His Band, Xander & The Peace Pirates) will play the 2021 event.
As things currently stand, all traders and venues will also carry their contracts over until next year.
Having won the much sought-after UKBlues Federation award for the Best Blues Based Festival 2019, the festival will be looking to go from strength-to-strength in 2021, but it should be noted, and appreciated, that the financial investment for an event of this size is considerable - much of the event remains free to enjoy, with over 15 stages of free music, plus street entertainment, and more.
With this in mind, the organisers have created a donation section on the festival website.
If any festival goer, music fan or supporter of live music can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated, as Naomi Crewe, Town Clerk explains:
"We love that much of the Blues Festival remains free. The ticketed venues tend to 'look after themselves' in terms of finances, so we are looking at a number of ways to help fund the free parts of the festival, without losing any of the atmosphere and creativity which is produced over the weekend of the event.
With around 20,000 visitors attending the event, a simple donation of £2 would make a huge difference.
We understand these are challenging times for many, so of course there is no obligation."
You can donate to the festival here: https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/donate/
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, 27th-29th August Bank Holiday 2021
"3 Days. 1 Great Festival."
Tickets available on-line from 20th July at: https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/
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As things currently stand, all traders and venues will also carry their contracts over until next year.
Having won the much sought-after UKBlues Federation award for the Best Blues Based Festival 2019, the festival will be looking to go from strength-to-strength in 2021, but it should be noted, and appreciated, that the financial investment for an event of this size is considerable - much of the event remains free to enjoy, with over 15 stages of free music, plus street entertainment, and more.
With this in mind, the organisers have created a donation section on the festival website.
If any festival goer, music fan or supporter of live music can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated, as Naomi Crewe, Town Clerk explains:
"We love that much of the Blues Festival remains free. The ticketed venues tend to 'look after themselves' in terms of finances, so we are looking at a number of ways to help fund the free parts of the festival, without losing any of the atmosphere and creativity which is produced over the weekend of the event.
With around 20,000 visitors attending the event, a simple donation of £2 would make a huge difference.
We understand these are challenging times for many, so of course there is no obligation."
You can donate to the festival here: https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/donate/
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, 27th-29th August Bank Holiday 2021
"3 Days. 1 Great Festival."
Tickets available on-line from 20th July at: https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/
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Vocalist Chez Kane, part of the three sisters' fronted Welsh rock septet Kane'd, has signed to Frontiers Records as a solo artist on a multi-album deal.
The singer came to the attention of Frontiers via existing label signing Danny Rexon (frontman of Crazy Lixx), who was tasked with scouting for, and subsequently producing, exciting new talent.
Demos recorded by the two immediately caught the ear of the label.
Says Chez Kane: "I feel so excited to have been asked to collaborate with Danny for a solo album. The second I heard the music, I instantly knew it was for me and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to launch my solo career this way. I am also so humbled to have Frontiers on board. This is going to be killer and I can’t wait!"
"There are tons of bands in the melodic rock genre" continues Danny Rexon "but I feel like we’re missing that great female solo artist singing hard rock. A kind of Lee Aaron, Lita Ford, or Robin Beck for the new decade. Having found Chez and discovering the potential in her voice, I have great faith in this endeavour.
I’ve written and arranged every song on the record, so it’s bound to have my signature style to it, however this album will be more retro radio friendly, more keyboard oriented and, of course, the fact that it’s a powerful female voice singing the songs will give it a whole other dimension.
If you are a fan of Lee Aaron, Vixen, Saraya, Chrissy Steele, Lita Ford and similar artists and feel like the genre is missing out on this vital component, you’re going to love the debut album from Chez Kane!”
The singer wholeheartedly concurs "Though I was born in the 90s I’ve always had a major soft spot for that infectious 80s style, so from that aspect Danny’s songwriting suits me really well.
We have the same vision, drive and passion to make this album an absolute belter!"
Meanwhile, for those not familiar with Chez Kane or the singer's vocal talents outside of Kane'd, you can check out her YouTube page which features a large number of vocal-covers of classic rock songs, many of which were recorded recently during the Covid-19 lockdown, including a big-voiced rendition of Foreigner's 'Juke Box Hero'...
The singer came to the attention of Frontiers via existing label signing Danny Rexon (frontman of Crazy Lixx), who was tasked with scouting for, and subsequently producing, exciting new talent.
Demos recorded by the two immediately caught the ear of the label.
Says Chez Kane: "I feel so excited to have been asked to collaborate with Danny for a solo album. The second I heard the music, I instantly knew it was for me and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to launch my solo career this way. I am also so humbled to have Frontiers on board. This is going to be killer and I can’t wait!"
"There are tons of bands in the melodic rock genre" continues Danny Rexon "but I feel like we’re missing that great female solo artist singing hard rock. A kind of Lee Aaron, Lita Ford, or Robin Beck for the new decade. Having found Chez and discovering the potential in her voice, I have great faith in this endeavour.
I’ve written and arranged every song on the record, so it’s bound to have my signature style to it, however this album will be more retro radio friendly, more keyboard oriented and, of course, the fact that it’s a powerful female voice singing the songs will give it a whole other dimension.
If you are a fan of Lee Aaron, Vixen, Saraya, Chrissy Steele, Lita Ford and similar artists and feel like the genre is missing out on this vital component, you’re going to love the debut album from Chez Kane!”
The singer wholeheartedly concurs "Though I was born in the 90s I’ve always had a major soft spot for that infectious 80s style, so from that aspect Danny’s songwriting suits me really well.
We have the same vision, drive and passion to make this album an absolute belter!"
Meanwhile, for those not familiar with Chez Kane or the singer's vocal talents outside of Kane'd, you can check out her YouTube page which features a large number of vocal-covers of classic rock songs, many of which were recorded recently during the Covid-19 lockdown, including a big-voiced rendition of Foreigner's 'Juke Box Hero'...
For more information on Chez Kane, head to:
facebook.com/chezkanevocalist youtube.com/chezkane
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facebook.com/chezkanevocalist youtube.com/chezkane
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Alternative prog/ rock band Trope recently released a darker edged but wholly captivating version of the Tears For Fears classic, 'Shout'.
Say the band of the song:
" 'Shout', to us, is a reaffirmation of value and strength of our ability to move past toxic situations and people towards the things that help elevate us emotionally and spiritually. I think it also lifts the curtain on how even when times are hard, we should never negate the value of human life. It gives a voice to people who deserve and want to be seen and heard."
Adds vocalist Diana Studenberg: "Due to the song’s pop sensibility and 4/4 beat, it didn’t fit into the Trope realm at the time. But as things progressed and electronic instrumentation was replaced with organic instruments including bass, guitars and ebow, the tune took a darker turn and actually really worked for Trope."
Say the band of the song:
" 'Shout', to us, is a reaffirmation of value and strength of our ability to move past toxic situations and people towards the things that help elevate us emotionally and spiritually. I think it also lifts the curtain on how even when times are hard, we should never negate the value of human life. It gives a voice to people who deserve and want to be seen and heard."
Adds vocalist Diana Studenberg: "Due to the song’s pop sensibility and 4/4 beat, it didn’t fit into the Trope realm at the time. But as things progressed and electronic instrumentation was replaced with organic instruments including bass, guitars and ebow, the tune took a darker turn and actually really worked for Trope."
Formed in 2016 and located in Hollywood, LA, Trope perfected their distinctive sound and songwriting styles before recording debut album Eleutheromania.
Combining hypnotic rhythms with dark, progressive elements, Diana Studenberg provides delicate-to-angst vocals which cascade dramatically atop the band’s dynamic melodies (Studenberg's most recent credit includes co-writing a song sung by Alessia Cara on the new Netflix feature 'The Willoughbys').
Eleutheromania (meaning “a manic zeal for freedom”) is music which craves to break free from patterns.
The album, which will be released later in 2020 on Golden Robot Records, was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel) and mastered by Ted Jensen (Eagles, Dave Mathews Band, Pantera).
With influences ranging from 90s alternative rock including Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and Smashing Pumpkins, combined with elements of their love for the likes of Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley, Trope have concocted an intoxicating and distinct sound.
Trope have performed shows internationally in Europe, Canada, the US and around Los Angeles in such venues including LA’s Whisky A Go-Go and The Viper Room, as well as the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, where they played the main stages in the past two consecutive years.
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Combining hypnotic rhythms with dark, progressive elements, Diana Studenberg provides delicate-to-angst vocals which cascade dramatically atop the band’s dynamic melodies (Studenberg's most recent credit includes co-writing a song sung by Alessia Cara on the new Netflix feature 'The Willoughbys').
Eleutheromania (meaning “a manic zeal for freedom”) is music which craves to break free from patterns.
The album, which will be released later in 2020 on Golden Robot Records, was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel) and mastered by Ted Jensen (Eagles, Dave Mathews Band, Pantera).
With influences ranging from 90s alternative rock including Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and Smashing Pumpkins, combined with elements of their love for the likes of Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley, Trope have concocted an intoxicating and distinct sound.
Trope have performed shows internationally in Europe, Canada, the US and around Los Angeles in such venues including LA’s Whisky A Go-Go and The Viper Room, as well as the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, where they played the main stages in the past two consecutive years.
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Award winning Scottish singer songwriter Jason Sweeney, whose love of roots and modern country is equalled only by his enthusiasm for infectious, guitar-driven melodic rock as heard with his band The King Lot, recently released country-waltz ballad 'The Glasses on the Table.'
A lyrically thoughtful and radio friendly number, 'The Glasses on the Table' is the first of a planned run of singles prior to the release of a full-length album towards the end of the year.
'The Glasses on The Table' is a storytelling country song that, while reflecting upon a relationship and time in life that has passed, can have many interpretations, from the glass is half full or half empty evaluation (which part inspired the song) to how we perceive life through our own lenses...
A lyrically thoughtful and radio friendly number, 'The Glasses on the Table' is the first of a planned run of singles prior to the release of a full-length album towards the end of the year.
'The Glasses on The Table' is a storytelling country song that, while reflecting upon a relationship and time in life that has passed, can have many interpretations, from the glass is half full or half empty evaluation (which part inspired the song) to how we perceive life through our own lenses...
Recorded and mixed by Scott Hannah at The Music Box in Edinburgh and mastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios in London, 'The Glasses on the Table' was digitally released on the 6th of April.
The Glasses on the Table:
Jason Sweeney – vocals and guitar; Scott Hannah – guitar; Chris Smith – drums; Brian Stewart – bass.
Jason Sweeney is an award-winning musician and private music tutor with over thirty years of performing experience as well as various commercial releases under his belt.
His solo music and melodic rock power trio The King Lot (who have released two acclaimed albums thus far) has taken him all around the UK in a touring and performing capacity.
As well as holding a 1st class honours degree in music Jason has also been recognised by Abertay University (contributions towards music in the community) and presented with the Tartan Clef Award by Nordoff Robins (as part of the Hard Rock Cafe awards).
Jason is currently completing his masters in songwriting at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
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The Glasses on the Table:
Jason Sweeney – vocals and guitar; Scott Hannah – guitar; Chris Smith – drums; Brian Stewart – bass.
Jason Sweeney is an award-winning musician and private music tutor with over thirty years of performing experience as well as various commercial releases under his belt.
His solo music and melodic rock power trio The King Lot (who have released two acclaimed albums thus far) has taken him all around the UK in a touring and performing capacity.
As well as holding a 1st class honours degree in music Jason has also been recognised by Abertay University (contributions towards music in the community) and presented with the Tartan Clef Award by Nordoff Robins (as part of the Hard Rock Cafe awards).
Jason is currently completing his masters in songwriting at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
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