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Lord Clement-Jones’ live music bill will have its 3rd Reading in the House of Lords next Tuesday, 9th February
February 4th, 2010Lord Clement-Jones’ live music bill will have its 3rd Reading in the House of Lords next Tuesday, 9th February:
If enacted the bill would exempt a range of venues up to 200 capacity from entertainment licensing for live music between 8am and midnight, and allow up to two musicians to perform anywhere unamplified or minimally amplified. The bill is supported by UK Music, the original Live Music Forum, the National Campaign for the Arts, Equity and the Musicians Union.
The Bill passed the Lords Committee stage on Monday 1st February without amendment or opposition:
If progress continues unobstructed, it will go to the Commons. Its success there is dependent on the government. In reality, it is unlikely that the Bill will receive Commons debate as the Government will be unwilling to find time before the general election for a Bill they do not support.
But as The Publican reported yesterday: ‘Although the bill is a private members’ bill and is unlikely to become law, it could help to effect the government’s final plans over live music licensing’:
Meanwhile the police have been making friendlier noises about live music. The original Live Music Forum, founded by campaigner Phil Little in the 1990s, has published a correspondence with the police in which they state:
‘The vast majority of live music events serve to provide considerable pleasure and social benefit without implication for policing or public safety. In a very small number of cases there is clear evidence of association of criminality with events or acts and that obviously needs to be dealt with as the intelligence and circumstances indicate, however, this is clearly the exception and not the norm.’
[Letter to Phil Little from Commander Paul Minton, Chief of Staff, Association of Chief Police Officers, received 13/01/2010
On 21 January Phil Little wrote back asking whether or not the police will support the exemptions in the live music bill and the government’s own consultation. A reply is expected soon.
Hamish Birchall
The Delta Ladies at Round Midnight Islington 7 Feb @ 07.00
February 1st, 2010Take two brilliant entertainers,
add an amazing range of instruments
and a stunning array of songs and
you have the DELTA LADIES.
The Delta Ladies
Delta Ladies
Imagine the high lonesome sound of a mountain fiddle and bluegrass guitar, the knife edge of Delta slide guitar, the fluid jazz violin of Stephan Grapelli, the songs of Hendrix & Dylan with the addition of Gypsy violin and flamenco tinged guitar, using guitars, fiddles, mandolin and the unique chromatic dulcimer…Imagine music that contains all of these magical elements, great songs like Hey Joe, but with Gypsy violin, Night and Day with dark passion…songs about the railway, about the devil and about life…Imagine all of this, then the added spice of startling original tunes..
From Delta blues to Jazz,
From Gershwin to grunge,
From Vaudeville to Voodoo child..
The Delta Ladies playing at The Cats Back Putney 4 Feb
February 1st, 2010The Delta Ladies playing at:
The Cat’s Back Pub and Restaurant
86-88 Point Pleasant SW18 1NN
02088770818
Wandsworth / Putney
East Putney
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Music at Harry Smiths Bar St Albans
January 27th, 2010Music at Harry Smiths Bar St Albans
30 of January:
Chicago Blues at its best with Bea & the Honeytones.
Bea and the Honeytones Bump and Grind Chicago Blues.Your in for a mighty fine time. with:
Bea Appleby – lead vocals
Janos Bajtala – keyboards
Ivan Ho – drums
Jamie Lawrence – upright bass
Stuart Dixon – guitar
Dave Shannon – harmonica and vocals
Influences Memphis Minnie, Sugar Pie Desanto, Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Little Walter, Van Morrison, Jimmy Smith, Tommy Tucker, O V Wright, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, T Bone Walker, Memphis Slim
The Blues Room continues its storming start. Last Saturday the place was rammed and Dr. Shades rocked the house. Everyone said the vibe was pure magic. So why not get on down this Saturday for a greta evening of vintage style blues with BEA & The HONEYTONES – sexy Bea Appleby on vocals , ‘Devastating Dave’ Shannon on Harmonica, Stuart Dixon on guitar and a great line-up. From around 9 – get in and enjoy what is gonna be the best live blues venue around. A Blues Matters Sponsored Venue
‘Ain’t no gittar wankin’ here boy, i’s just real good music!’
6th Feb Gary Boner’s ROADHOUSE
Gary Boners Roadhouse
ROADHOUSE, led by guitarist Gary Boner are a legend on the blues rock circuit. These regular headliners at the Colne Festival feature stunning female singers Mandie G, Suzie D and Kelly Marie. Their vocals hovering over an intoxicating mix of Gary’s rocking guitar and a rhythm section that really moves. As the critics say ‘Rocking Blues to set your soul on fire’
The Blues Bonanza at Lakeside, Hayling Island, Hants
January 18th, 2010If you fancy a weekend out of London then why not 
The Blues Bonanza at Lakeside, Hayling Island, Hants
Friday 22 Jan – 25 Jan 2010, £139 pp half board. Code RNB10
A fab weekend of blues and R&B in the friendly atmosphere of Lakeside, Hayling Island. Headlined by Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges with the fabulous King King featuring superb guitarist Alan Nimmo, plus the ever-popular Spikedrivers,the all-danceable Swamp Cats, new to Boogaloo the extremely entertaining and lively Elephant Shelf, plus up-and-coming young and talented guitarist Ben Poole and his band. Sadly Son Henry has been taken ill so is not allowed to fly BUT we have been fortunate to book Trafficker in their place with guitar supremo Tommy Allen.
More details to follow soon! Live bands every night, acoustic blues session on Saturday and late night jams led by Five Field Holler. Tony Farinha is MC and DJ for the weekend. LAST FEW ROOMS LEFT!
For more information about Lakeside, visit:
Details on the link below.
Boogaloo Promotions Blues Bonanza weekend
http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/documents/17046LAKBonanzalealfet.pdf
LGA misleads Peers over live music bill
January 16th, 2010The Local Government Association has been handing out a misleading and offensive briefing against Lord Clement-Jones’ live music bill.
Entitled ’Live Music Bill – LGA Group Second Reading Briefing’ and dated 15th January 2010, the A4 page has been distributed to Peers over the past two days in advance of the bill’s 2nd reading today in the House of Lords.
The introduction makes these key claims: ‘The Live Music Bill proposes exempting performances of live music that attract an audience of fewer than 200 people from the need for a premises licence. It also proposes reintroducing the “two in a bar” rule which would allow up to two performers to play live music anywhere without the need for a licence.’
On the basis of those claims, it then states in bold type:
‘LGA View – The LGA does not support this Bill. If introduced it would restrict the rights of local people and their directly-elected councils, and deny them a voice in the licensing process for live music. Licensing authorities are trusted to ensure that their residents’ wishes are heard and that the licences of local premises take into account the wellbeing of the neighbourhood as a whole. We believe that families should be able to put their children to bed in peace and be able to relax in their homes without being disturbed by noise from local premises.’
But this is misleading claptrap. Under the bill, the exemption for live music that might apply in pubs and bars could be revoked if residents’ complaints were upheld following a licence review. Councils’ and local people’s rights of redress under the Licensing Act remain at such venues, if there are problems. The exemption proposed for hospitals, schools and colleges is conditional upon no alcohol being sold during its provision. If alcohol were to be sold, the event would be licensable.
In any event, local people, their councils and the police, already have statutory redress against noise nuisance under various Acts, irrespective of licensing, including noise abatement notices issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (which can be pre-emptive or reactive), on-the-spot fines for licensees under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (for noisy premises between 11pm and 7am), and fines under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 (noise nuisance coming from a dwelling or garden between 11pm and 7am).
The LGA briefing is offensive where it insinuates that live music generally must be regarded a threat to families and ‘the wellbeing of the neighbourhood’, and that this threat is such that it must be pre-emptively regulated by licensing. There is absolutely no evidence of any significant nuisance or public order problem caused by live music, certainly nothing that justifies making it a potential criminal offence merely to host a performance by one musician.
The briefing goes on to quote recent licensing statistics in support of the LGA view. But these statistics have already been exposed as meaningless, specifically the claimed rise in live music permissions of about 11% since 2007. Since this data was published last year by DCMS, the government has had to concede that they don’t know what proportion of the apparent increase is accounted for by venues that would not have needed a licence under the old regime, including two-in-a-bar venues, and schools and hospitals hosting public events. Nor do they know what live music licence conditions apply, and whether these have been implemented by the venue – as they must be if gigs are to be legal.
The LGA’s concluding arguments suggest that in their view the new ‘minor variation’ process and new guidance on the ‘incidental music’ exemption obviate the need for any new exemption. But clearly even the government accepts that neither is likely to be of significant benefit because they would not have proposed their own 100-capacity exemption otherwise.
A call to the LGA established that this rather dodgy briefing originated with their Culture, Media and Sport Committee, chaired by St Albans councillor Chris White.
Hamish Burchill
Music Owns The Night
January 9th, 2010Music Owns The Night is a new live music event featuring unsigned music.
They are being hosted and run by Duane Saul.
The launch show will be at Venue 229, Great Portland Street on Tuesday February 9th 2010.
We will be looking for all varieties of music and talent. We spend many hours sourcing the best acts from many locations including myspace. We have already had many requests from acts wanting to perform at our launch show.
If you would like to perform at any of our shows please e-mail musicownsthenight@hotmail.co.uk with all your details.
For each show we intend to have industry executives present as well as national and local press.
The Blues Room Harrys bar St Albans.
January 4th, 2010The Blues Room@Harrys bar St Albans.
OK its just a wee bit outside London but may be of interest:
The Blues Room at Harry Smiths Bar St Albans.Sponsored by Europe’s premier Blues & Roots Magazine BLUES MATTERS; the Blues Room Bringing you the very best in Blues & Rhythm & Blues Rock ‘n’ Roll, Swing & Roots Music.
January 16th 2010 opening night with:
The Electric Revelators
Gordon Wride, Simon Gregory, Colin Goldring and Sam GoldringPlaying an electric set of Chicago, Texas and British Blues (with an indie twist), they have performed (and been invited back) at many of the leading UK & European Blues Festivals including the Douro Blues Festival Portugal, Blues On The Farm, Colne, Darlington R/B, Abertillery, Tenby, Blaenau, Chicago Rock Festival Swansea, Mumbles Jazz & Blues Festival and at venues such as The 100 Club (Oxford Street, London), Bath Blues Club, Bristol Blues Club, Cheltenham Blues Club, The Tawe Delta Swansea, The Point Cardiff, The Toucan Club Cardiff, The Devalence Tenby, The Park & Dare Treorchy, The Met Abertillery, The Beaufort Ebbw Vale, The Milkwood Jam Swansea.
Dr. Shade’s Blues Band at Harry Smith’s 23 January
Doctor Shades
Dr. Shades were formed out of members of the audience to the ‘Shades of Blues’ club at the Maltings St Albans. The band is going from strength to strength following a performance at the Maltings which was greeted by a standing ovation, with re-bookings at every venue. Dr. Shades are a five piece band of experienced local musicians; fronted by sensational female Blues vocalist Chris Lord the band also features Bob ‘Dr Shades’ Ayre on drums.
They present a wide range of Blues influenced music, ranging from well known classics by BB King, Eric Clapton, Howling Wolf and Etta James to less well known songs; all done with a smile ! Come on down to the Docs’, they’re gonna make you feel good all night!
More Gig listings
20th Feb – From the USA Glenn Patrik with Elephant Shelf.
6th Feb Gary Boner’s ROADHOUSE
The analogue club@Zenith Bar 125 Packington Street
January 4th, 2010- Every Thursday live acoustic music in Islington at the Zenith Bar.
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- Promoting acoustic music
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- http://www.myspace.com/theanalogueclub
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London, United Kingdom
The Delta Ladies@Olivers Jazz Bar Sat 19th Dec
December 19th, 2009TONIGHT Dec 19th (weather permitting)19 Dec T heDelta Ladies are at:
Oliver’s Jazz Bar
Bar Nevada
9 Nevada Street
Greenwich
London
SE10 9JL
Its £4 to get in….
Starts about 10.00 …
Le QuecumBar International Gypsy Swing Guitar Festival concerts and workshops Sun Jan 18 2010
December 11th, 2009Le QuecumBar International Gypsy Swing Guitar Festival concerts and workshops When: Where: |
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Spread the word – tell your friends in London
Thanks Sylvia
- Le QuecumBar
Sounds like its going to be great… and its on my birthday too (editor)
RAW – the last time at the Abbey – 7th Dec 2009
December 7th, 2009Not just the last RAW for 2009 but also
SADLY the last RAW at the Abbey
The pub is being re-vamped. New and better venue in the pipeline!
Well, let’s all pull together this last time to show what they will be missing!
;-D
Poetry Workshop upstairs on the roof terrace: 7.30pm
This month’s suitable theme: ‘Separation’
Prebooked Open mic: 9pm – 11pm
The slots are now all taken (see list further down), but there is a chance to play impromptu if you arrive to sign up for the unbooked mic at 7.45pm or, indeed; if there are any cancellations.
And, in no particular order.. The Amazing Mixture of Poets, Musicians, Story-tellers, Rap artists, Solos, Duos, Trios and the expected good-hearted Eccentrics for the 7th of Dec 2009 are:
UKLATINO
http://www.myspace.com/uklatino
Mr L. ADEKUNLE SALAMI
http://www.myspace.com/hurricanek1
ROSIE SWAN
http://www.myspace.com/rosiebird.co.uk
MIDNIGHT BOATMAN
http://www.myspace.com/midnightboatman
KLANNEX NORTHMEAD
http://www.bluesangellanding.com
GIZKID
http://www.myspace.com/kidgiz
Voodoo CiTi
http://www.myspace.com/rockyvoodoo
BUFFALO STAR BAND
http://www.myspace.com/buffalostarband
Dr FOCUS
http://www.myspace.com/drfocuspoet
MARIA RosaStar
Contact Maria RosaStar on Facebook
HELEN McCOOKERYBOOK
http://www.myspace.com/helenmccookerybook
WARLORD
http://www.myspace.com/warlordbaka
ALEX ETCHART
http://www.myspace.com/alexetchart
THERE IS ONE RULE ONLY: BE ORIGINAL
I will still be counting GEMS (‘votes’ from the audience to get a future gig) and these will be noted once the new venue has been announced, so; support your favourites!
LETS MAKE THIS LAST TIME AT THE ABBEY
EVEN MORE FANTASTIC THAN
THE OTHER AMAZING NIGHTS WE’VE HAD!!
NAMASTE
CT
xxxx
Save The Halfmoon Campaign Party Day 1 – Wednesday 2nd December 2009
December 1st, 2009Save The Halfmoon Campaign Party Day 1 – Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Good Foot, ONE, Ay Ducane & Henry Brill
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Hello from The Halfmoon Team.
This event is the first night of “thank you” parties at The Halfmoon for all those who have been involved in the Save The Halfmoon Campaign and members of the public who want to be involved in keeping live music alive in Putney.
Everyone’s invited. Please do come down and join us.
Tonight’s headliner – Good Foot will bring you rock, country, blues fun and dancing from Gary Foot (Joan Armatrading/Long John Baldry) on drums, Tony Morley (Jefferson Starship/Manfred Mann) on bass and Gary Sandford (Joe Jackson/Kirsty McCall) on guitar.
Our three supporting artists are a selection of rising local talent. You can get a sneak preview of ONE, Ay Ducane and Henry Brill by following the below links.
2230 Good Foot
2150 ONE
http://www.myspace.com/theyareone
2110 Ay Ducane
http://www.myspace.com/ayducane
2030 Henry Brill
http://www.myspace.com/henrybrillmusic
£5 door/£4 Advance Tickets, doors open at 8pm
Jimmy C and the Blues Dragons
November 23rd, 2009
Jimmy C and his combo are very entertaining, its well worth catching their act.
They play music from Robert Johnson to Albert King through to Jimi Hendrix! – Always with a Smile.
NOVEMBER
Check out the website www.bluesdragons.com
They play music from Robert Johnson to Albert King through to Jimi Hendrix! – Always with a Smile.
“JimmyC has created a tight 4 piece to present his own brand of entertainment..The band clearly enjoy what they do and seem able to communicate this to audiences where ever they play”
BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE
“It’s the mans joi de vivre that hits the spot..innovative arrangements…rock solid rhythm section…a fine blues shakedown topped with some searing rock and roll”
SOUND MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER
BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE
“It’s the mans joi de vivre that hits the spot..innovative arrangements…rock solid rhythm section…a fine blues shakedown topped with some searing rock and roll”
SOUND MAGAZINE
13/FRI/SALMONnBALL/502 BETHNAL GREEN RD(E20EA)
14/SAT/WEAVERS ARMS/98 NEWINGTON GREEN RD N1
15/SUN/RAILWAY TAVERN/23 CROUCH END HILL N8
18/WED/ANB/20 KINGLY ST(W1B5PZ)
20/FRI/HOPEnANCHOR/128 TOTTENHAM LANE(N87EL)
21/SAT/ROUND MIDNIGHT/ISLINGTON
27/FRI/SALMONnBALL/502 BETHNEL GREEN RD(E20EA)
28/PETE'S PUB/43 INDIA DOCK RD (E148EZ)
Big Gig Pie feat. Emily and Jessie Pie@Mores Bar Crouch End
November 22nd, 2009Jessie Pie’s four-piece band will be performing as Pie The Band, or Pie R Squared! – careering through a pie-ish platter of hot blues/jazz/rockesque weird and wonderful original songs and covers, providing multiple orgasms to all who fall within their radius! Moors is a terribly moreish music venue that stages lots of blues and live music and stays open until late. The band will hopefully start around 9pm and continue until midnight, or until angry neighbours descend waving compasses and protractors. So come, help us “calculate our aria”!
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THE YURTS AT THE WESTBOURNE STUDIOS
November 21st, 2009THE YURTS AT THE WESTBOURNE STUDIOS
The heads behind E.T.A., Winterwell and Disco Caviar will host an unforgettable and ‘intents’ night at The Westbourne Studioson Friday 27th November. The evening promises to be one of amazing music and visual displays.
There will be live performances from acclaimed duo, The Nextmen. This pair took the legendary E.T.A. Carnival Party by storm and are well loved for their unique blend of dancehall, drum ‘n’ bass, instrumental and actual hip hop. Other acts will include The Jinks, Cleen Boys, and E.T.A residents Adrian and Jimmy V.
Westbourne Studios will be transformed into a bohemian paradise by several huge yurts powered by Funktion 1, who will be supplying one of their best sound rigs alongside state of the art lighting and visuals. Sealed off in the yurts from the stresses of the outside world, revellers can dance the night away until dawn.
Head down to The Westbourne Studios on Friday 27th November for a night so good it yurts!
THE YURTS AT THE WESTBOURNE STUDIOS
Under the Westway
The Westbourne Studios
242 Acklam Road,
London, W10 5JJ
Timings: 9pm-4am
Live music bill returns to haunt government
November 21st, 2009
On 19th November Tim Clement-Jones’ live music bill returned to the Parliamentary agenda:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2009-10/livemusic.html
If enacted, it would go a long way to meeting the recommendations of the all-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The bill proposes to exempt live music from entertainment licensing in bars and other premises up to 200-capacity, provided they are already licensed for the sale of alcohol, and similarly exempt schools and hospitals for audiences up to 200:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200809/ldbills/066/2009066.pdf
Originally published in July, it lapsed at the end of the Parliamentary year (like all private members bills awaiting 2nd or 3rd readings). But due to the determination of Lord Clement-Jones and Baroness Bonham-Carter (his proxy for the 1st reading of 19th November), the bill now stands a good chance of a full debate in the Lords early next year. This will dismay government spin doctors. They thought they had pulled a smart trick on 21st October by leaking the government’s apparent u-turn on an exemption for small gigs to the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/oct/21/police-law
Wider media coverage was suppressed. And, by creating the misleading impression that the long-running licensing controversy would probably be resolved before the general election, they hoped to secure a smooth ride for the government on this issue in the run-up to the general election. But the return of Lord Clement-Jones’ bill ensures that the controversy, and the government’s empty promises, will be exposed again in Parliament and in the press. Meanwhile the Chief Executive of UK Music, Feargal Sharkey, has again fiercely criticised the government’s misrepresentation of the latest licensing statistics. Writing for the Conservative blog ‘CulturePolitick’ he described as ‘ridiculous’ the DCMS claim that there has been an 11% rise in venues between 2007 and 2009: ‘DCMS… claim that the Licensing Act has actually delivered an 11% increase in live music from 2007-2009! I’ll try and put this rather kindly, it is shall I suggest, somewhat misleading if not bordering on the ridiculous. This estimate includes whole new ranges of venues like schools and hospitals, plus others not even licensed for live music so quite frankly shouldn’t count.’
http://www.culturepolitick.com/cms/2009/11/20/the-licensing-act-statistics-and-music/
Hamish Birchall
The Delta Ladies playing at The Cats Back Putney 3rd Dec
November 18th, 2009The Delta Ladies playing at:
The Cat’s Back Pub and Restaurant
86-88 Point Pleasant SW18 1NN
02088770818
Wandsworth / Putney
East Putney
Elephant Shelf are at the Kings Head Islington on Sun 15th November at about 09:00
November 12th, 2009Elephant Shelf are at the Kings Head Islington on Sun 15th November at about 09:00
Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QN
About Elephant Shelf
In Trouble Again [Shelf Life Records 003] ; Now on Radio Playlists Europewide
Is this blues? Is it Jazz?, Is it rock? No, it is the music of
Elephant Shelf; a whole modern music for all audiences and all generations;
Indulge in numerous great pleasures; listen to Elephant Shelf; excellent!”
Serge Warin – RADIO CANAL BLUE France
“These guys have got I, the sound and feel of early Stones & the Facest!”
Larry Miller – Top UK Blues Rock guitarist
“Hey guys, you know what? This morning I was working in my garden,
My windows opened and listening to Elephant Shelf, it was a good moment – it sounded great!”
Cesar Sezer – RADIO COTEAUX France
‘A truly exciting live act’
Gavin Martin of the Independent
“Great original songs, really good production, captures the band’s exciting live sound and feel excellently, and really top-notch bass playing”
Jim Rodford – Zombies / Blues Bishops, ex Kinks, Lonnie Donegan
OFFICIAL PR – SLIM’S BLUES www.slimsblues.com
Also with BOOGALOO PROMOTIONS – www.boogaloopromotions.com
“…This great CD, strong powerful tracks, from the very strong & powerful’ Snakebite’ to the great song ‘Willow Tree, even a touch of Jazz, listening was a real pleasure’
Joost Van Steen – Jazz & Blues Tour Radio Show – Radio Alpenstad Holland
“Thanks very much for the CD, really great!”
Kjell Andreasson – Radio Holtesbro Denmark
“A really good effort and great artwork”
Pete Feenstra – Major London based Blues Promoter
“Just listened to it, lots of really good songs, and I’m making ‘When You Left Me”
My track of the week, that one really does it for me.”
Warren Knight – Jazz & Blues show Radio Verulam St. Albans UK
MORE QUOTES
“I really dig this, powerful, classic blues & up tempo rockers, really tight sound”
Przezemek Draheim Radio Bravo / Radio Torun, BluesPL magazine – Poland
“It’s great!”
Kronoslav Markutovitch – Radio Boom Boom VFM radio Vinkovci Croatia.
“Really good, 4 tracks are now on my play-list”
Bjorn Wiksaas -Radio Ung Norway
“I love ‘Squeeze Me Tease Me’, the guitar sound”
Gary Blue- Radio Star Blue 107FM Cambridge
“Elephant Shelf – A really fresh sound and a very exciting vibe…
Charles Foskett – Producer whose artist have included Elkie Brooks, Edwin Starr, Elvis Costello, Mick Taylor
“Great sound, its going on my playlist!”
Luc Brunot –Radio Blues Intense FRANCE
‘I really enjoyed playing with you guys’
Rafael Ravenscroft – Saxophonist on Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street
and Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On Album’
“Vicky, some of the best slide playing I’ve heard, uncluttered, simple and you make every note count”
Louis Cenammo – Bassist ex Renaissance / Coliseum / the Herd
ADDITIONAL RADIO PLAY
La Hora del Blues – Barcelona
Dixie Rock – RCF Correze France
JAZZ & BLUES TOUR – Alphenstad FM – Holland
City of Light’s Radio Show – France
City of Lights Radio Show – Condat St. Vienne – France
L’Emmission the Wind of the Blues – Blues sur Radio Quartz – Belgium
All Blues 421 – France
Radio Blues Intense – France
MOJO BLUES – O2 Radio Tresse – France
Boogie Blues Radio – Roche la Moliere – France
The Blues Show GTFM – Wales – UK
Radio Mont Blanc – France
Biker Street Radio – France
Radio 666 Binmaison France
BLUES POWER RADIO – Radio Weser Bremerhaven Germany
Radio Srawa – Poland
Radio Brawo – Poland
Highway 61 Radio – San Michelle Italy
Rock & Blues Today – Umbertide Italy
And many more
The Brickhouse hosts new monthly night Whoreditch
November 2nd, 2009
A celebration of the spirit of Rock n Roll
The Brickhouse supper club, bar and party venue launches one of the most exclusive underground parties in the capital, Whoreditch.
This monthly event will also serve as the ‘coming out party’ for The Good The Bad,
who celebrate their worldwide debut EP release ‘From 001-004’ on London’s freshest indie label Stray Cat Records.
Whoreditch taps in to the very essence of what makes Shoreditch such a cultural phenomenon: art, creation, fashion, music, flamboyance and sex – conjuring up the heady days of New York’s Studio 54.
Spread over three floors, The Brickhouse is the ultimate destination for a full entertainment and multi-sensory experience. From the ground floor cocktail bar and stage where guests can enjoy an extensive range of delicious cocktails, wine and champagne, to the beautiful white beds on the top floor where party-goers can relax, recline and chill-out while watching the band below.
Whoreditch will change the entertainment offering each month, focusing on showcasing one hot live music act along with a selection of DJs, dancers, snake charmers and other forms of entertainment which most reflect the style of our featured live music act.
The Good The Bad band hail from Copenhagen and have quickly risen to cult heroes among the rock n roll classes of Western Europe. The Killers invited them to exclusively play at their aftershow in London, one of their members was guitarist with The Raveonettes and from Roskilde to Hop Farm to a Harley Davidson European Rally they’ve taken the festival circuit by storm.
Clothing store MERC, audio maestros Capital Sound, new music magazine Clash Magazine and cult label 2SB are partnering with Whoreditch and The Brickhouse for this event.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday 13th November 2009
Time: 8pm – 4am
Entry Cost: £3
Venue: The Brickhouse
PA Hire at pahire.livemusiclondon.com
October 21st, 2009Small Pa Hire at very competitive rates:
Try us we are good. Short notice hire available!
2.2 KW rig and up to 1.KW of monitoring
16 Channels
London & M25 rate £110 with engineer
Other services on request
Ring for rates and inquiry’s on:
07960020398
02084822055
02075852834
Elephant Shelf & Sam Kelly’s Station House Double Bill
October 20th, 2009One great R&B night at Charlotte Street featuring two of the finest drummers in town Sam Kelly & his band & Terry McInerney of Elephant Shelf.
Timings – Elephant Shelf 8.30 – 9.30 Sam Kelly & Co 10 till 11.
Admission is free to see two of the best bands around at one of London’s best new venues.
Not to be missed
Charlotte Street Blues
74 Charlotte Street,
London, W1T 4QH
Tel: 0207 580 0113
Elephant Shelf at The Kings Head Islington Sat 17 Oct
October 16th, 2009Elephant Shelf are at the Kings Head Islington on Sat 17th at about 09:00
Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QN
Dance Macarbre at Bar Whatever Tuesday, 06 October 2009
October 1st, 2009Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Bar Wotever
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Danse Macabre, a folk-rock-pop cabaret band from South-East England, formed in London, UK in October 2007 after vocalist Ash invited various friends to create a band with a strong visual image and a gothic rock sound. Ash was initially joined by bassist Steph and vocalist, guitarist and violinist Taylor (who also performs with Helen’s Evil Twin). The band’s very first performance was a short acoustic set at Blush, Stoke Newington on 25 May 2008 as part of the Girls Out Loud music festival. Ash, Taylor and Steph were briefly joined by drummer Julie (who plays on the first EP), reverted to a trio again in early 2009, before finally recruiting Helen (also of Helen’s Evil Twin) to fill the vacant drum stool. Danse Macabre have been performing regularly in London and beyond since 2008, including a set at both the 2008 and 2009 Worcester Music Festival. Danse Macabre’s influences are wide. Ash came from a background of performing with hard rock acts, while songwriters Taylor and Steph are influenced by cabaret, musical theatre, pop and folk-rock. The band’s songs, characterised by bright tunes and bittersweet lyrics, have been described as folk-goth, quirky pop and even progressive rock. Danse Macabre released their first EP, The Golden Age of Ballooning, in October 2008 on their own Prozakville Records label. The band have a website at www.dansemacabre.co.uk and have a MySpace page at www.myspace.com/dansemacabrelondon. |
Delta Ladies gig this week at the Cats Back Putney
September 28th, 2009Up & coming gigs for the Delta Ladies include:
1stt Oct The Delta Ladies @ Cats Back in Putney
About the Cats Back:
Some years ago, just before the landlord went on holiday, the pub cat disappeared, causing much concern among the regulars. A month later, after mine host’s return, in strolled the wayward feline, prompting him to write a notice reading, somewhat prosaically, “The cat’s back”. Much relief all round. Built in 1865 for lightermen on the Thames and Wandle, this vestige of a once-busy riverside stands defiant among blocks of new apartments. Its eccentricity is exemplified by an old globe-topped petrol pump on the pavement, dodgy Victorian photographs, a Calypso fruit machine (one old penny a go), Barbie dolls in glass cases and more. The bar offers a wide range of tempting food including lamb stew; Cumberland sausages and mash; cheese ravioli; spaghetti Bolognese; beef Stroganoff; and vegetarian spring rolls. Food is also served in the ornate first-floor dining room. Live music, from jazz to West African, can break out spontaneously.
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The Half Moon public house in Putney, SW London, may be forced to stop hosting live music….
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Diana Stones Music::
Diana is a performing composer and muscian playing Piano Violin & Guitar. She currently plays with the Rock/Roots band Elephant Shelf and also the Delta Ladies who mix roots acoustic music and electronica.
She composes in a variety of styles from pop to rock to Jazz and and classical music.Diana is also expert in multi-media recording and music production. To hear more visit >> www.glass-cage.com
