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The Elgin Food Pub & Music House gig 13th April

Monday, April 11th, 2011

13th April

The Elgin Food Pub & Music House
96 Ladbroke Grove
London
W11 1PY

This week we invite you to come and experience the talents of singer-songwriter Pete du Pon, who has enjoyed great success touring with the likes of Amy MacDonald and Thea Gilmore and will be performing material from his debut album If We Only Had The Time.
We are very excited to have local lad Jack Savoretti down to perform here at The Elgin Food Pub and Music House for the first time. At just 22, Jack has spent the past several years mastering his art, which has certainly paid off! His raw and soulful voice teamed with intricate guitar playing has not only won the hearts of the national music press its sure to win yours as well, this is definitely one artist not to be missed!
Joining Pete will be acoustic-folk duo Paper Aeroplanes. Both Sarah & Rich grew up in small Welsh seaside towns that have influenced a rich, organic sound that will leave you enchanted. Not forgetting the pretty melodies, poetic lyricism and catchy hooks, of course.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT……… (GONNA BE ALRIGHT)…. PAUL METCALFE as THE ROD STEWART TRIBUTE at the Castle Finchly Rd

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT………

(GONNA BE ALRIGHT)….

PAUL METCALFE as THE ROD STEWART TRIBUTE

The voice, the look, the charisma – Paul Metcalfe’s Rod Stewart Tribute Act has it all!

Paul is surely the finest Rod Stewart soundalike in the country.

It’s hard to get a cigarette paper between Paul and Rod’s vocals.

Paul has over 25 years’ experience as a professional singer and
entertainer and his on-stage charisma and awesome vocal ability
are damn near the same as Rod’s.

Paul’s Rod Stewart Tribute Act involves the same swaggering
showmanship, audience participation and sheer sense of fun that
has made Rod Stewart one of the most popular performers of all time.

Paul performs all of Rod’s massive hits in his Rod Stewart Tribute Act,

and includes many other favourites from the early days with The Faces
through to the present -

all sung and performed in Rod’s inimitable style.

And Paul’s Tribute to Rod Stewart covers the various sartorial eras of
Rod’s career – the sharp suits, the flamboyant jackets, the colourful shirts
and drainpipe trousers – sometimes even the leopard-skin tights!

Tonight’s gig is to celebrate Jayne’s Birthday!

But all welcome to join in!   £5 on the door

SATURDAY 2nd APRIL

THE HEAVY HEAVY MONSTER SOUND OF…

“COVERED IN SKA’S”

6 PCE BAND!

Free before 9:30pm £5 after

SUNDAY 3rd APRIL FROM 5pmish

THE DAVE STARK FIVE MONTHLY JAM!

GEORGIE FAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW !

£20:00 in advance   £25:00 on the door.

call or tx 07831 772852 to reserve yours!

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Cypher’s Music bar Blackheath Hockey Club

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

‘This a great little venue with quality music, one of the best in South London; superb beer, good sound quality and a great host, well worth music fans taking a close look’, they won’t be disappointed’

Cypher’s Music bar takes place at The Blackheath Hockey club and The Catford and Cypher’s Cricket Club.The bar is run by Margeret and Bob and the quality of the beer is renowned.The venue features a wide range of Blues, R&B and Swing music and as such is not ‘purist’, the key is actsthat entertain and make you want to tap your feet and dance.

Become a friend on Facebook “CYPHERS BAR TONY” and check out the videos of some of our most recent bands.Directions -go down the side of Tesco Express on Perry Hill, sharp left and then right and the club is in front of you. Entrance to gigs is free to members and the membership which is due this month (March) is £5.00 for one year.

http://rootsandbluesuk.com/cyphers%20music%20bar/cyphers%20music%20catford.htm

http://rootsandbluesuk.com/cyphers%20music%20bar/cyphers%20music%20catford.htm

 Gigs normally kick off just after 9.00  and run till midnight

 

Beer to die for at club prices, and great blues!’

LIVE BLUES INFO

 11th March   Urbane Gorillas 
18th March  King David Trio Royale 
25th March  J C Moody & the Usual Suspects 
1st April       The Mick Panos Band 
8th April       Elephant Shelf 
15th April     The Madison Blues Band (TBC) 
22nd April    The Ricky Martin Band 
 The best in Blues, R&B, Rock & Roots Music & real ale every Friday

 

Blackheath Hockey Club
Rubens Street ,Catford
SE6 4DH

 

the Whitehall Choir will sing music by Britten, Parry and Finzi on Friday, 15 April 2011 at HolyTrinity Sloane Square on Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BZ.

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Benjamin Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb
Charles Hubert Parry: I Was Glad; Blest Pair of Sirens; Songs of Farewell Gerald Finzi: Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice

Conducted by its Director of Music, Paul Spicer, the Whitehall Choir will sing music by Britten, Parry and Finzi on Friday, 15 April 2011 at HolyTrinity Sloane Square on Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BZ. Organ accompanimentby the prize-winning organist and pianist James Longford; soloists have been drawn from the choir.

Tickets,  £15 (£10 full-time students and under-18s),from www.whitehallchoir.org.uk, 020 8452 6905, or on the door from 7pm on the night of the concert.

Lauren Kinsella’s Thought-Fox gig dates

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Lauren Kinsella’s Thought-Fox

Lauren Kinsella-voice
Colm O’Hara-trombone
Tom Gibbs-piano
Mick Coady-bass
Simon Roth-drums

Upcoming London dates:

North London Tavern

Sunday April 10
Doors 7.30 PM
375 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 7QB
Adm: £5
Nearest tube: Kilburn
info: 020 7625 6634
www.northlondontavern.co.uk/events.html
www.myspace.com/jazzthenlt

Charlie Wrights International
Wednesday April 13
Doors 8:00 PM
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA
Adm: £7/5 (students with valid ID)
Nearest tube: Old Street
info: 020 7490 8345
www.charliewrights.com/upcoming

Brief description of Thought-Fox

Winner of the Music Network’s Young Musicwide Award for 2010-2013, Thought-Fox comprises some of the finest improvising musicians in Irish and UK jazz. Formed in 2008, this quintet is led by Lauren Kinsella, one of the freshest voices on the Irish and International jazz scene. The band members have collaborated with the likes of Louis Stewart, Dorothy Murphy, John Taylor, Michael Brecker and Julian Argüelles.

Thought-Fox takes its name from a Ted Hughes poem written in his 1957 collection ‘Hawk in the Rain’. As with other compositions in Thought-Fox’s repertoire, the poem is used as a springboard for approaching song and group interplay. Lauren’s use of text brings the listener closer to the music but also serves to explore extended vocal technique, odd-time grooves and traditional jazz harmony.

http://www.musicnetwork.ie/news/details/music_network_announces_jazz_quintet_thought-fox_as_young_musicwide_awardee/

Henri Herbert Live @ Jump Jive and Shout 8th March 8pm -12 Entry £5.00 on the door

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Henri Herbert Live @ Jump Jive and Shout 8th March   8pm -12 Entry  £5.00 on the door

Red Hot Boogie & Deep Piano Blues   from Henri Herbert Live

Exhilarating pianist Henri Herbert is one of the best and most sort after boogie woogie blues pianists in Europe, in fact he is awesome plus he sings the blues in a rich vocal style with plenty of depth.  Young, dynamic, keen and full of energy Henri Herbert’s  influences range from the great James Booker and Professor Longhair to the deep blues styles of the iconic Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Roosevelt Sykes and his personal favourite, Champion Jack Dupree.
Henri Herbert has performed with some of the greatest names in the business both in the UK and abroad: Dr Feelgood, Stan Webb, Diz Watson and Big John Carter, appearing  at Jump Jive and Shout on three occasions for trail blazing shows.  At the Christmas show fellow piano heros: Jamie Rowan and Big John Carter joined Henri Herbert for a piano jam, it was amazing all 3 of them playing the piano at the SAME time.
This is live entertainment at it’s very best.  Do not miss.

The Fiddler’s Elbow
1 Malden Road
London NW5 3HS
(Chalk Farm Tube, Kentish Town West Rail Buses 24, 46, 393)

BB’s Blues Club- Elephant Shelf Colourhouse Theater Merton Abby Mills Sun 20th February

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

BB’s Blues Club- Elephant Shelf
Date(s): Sun 20/02/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-11pm
Full Price Tickets: £8.00 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
Box office: 0208 542 5511

Tickets in advance: £6
On the Door: £8

The Colour House is situated right in the centre of Merton Abbey Mills, a small Craft Market, which is on the A24 (Merantun Way)

Train
About 1.5 miles from Wimbledon Mainline
Bus
57, 152, 155, 200, 293 & 352 stop a few minutes walk away.
Tube
A short walk from either Colliers Wood or South Wimbledon Northern Line Stations.


fresh from a storming appearance at the Big Blues Festival Skegness bring their exciting and colourful brand of original R&B to BB’s at the Colourhouse. Delta slide guitar, gypsy tinged fiddle, a swing rhythm section and dynamic vocals combine – to deliver a really exciting show. Not to be missed. Plus special guest GARY BONER of Roadhouse will join the band for a tune or two.

MAMA ROSIN’S DOUBLE SUCCESS!

Monday, January 31st, 2011

MAMA ROSIN’S DOUBLE SUCCESS!

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

Swiss Cajun roots band Mama Rosin scored a double success in London last week. They played their biggest London show at the Borderline and were rapturously received by a packed house.

Mama Rosin at the Border LineMama Rosin at the Border Line

There were several musical highlights in a brilliant show but the biggest of was melodeon player / vocalist Cyril ‘Jeter’ Yeterian announcing to the crowd that his girlfriend had just told him he was going to be a father for the first time – this was also news to guitarist / vocalist Robin Girod as the girlfriend in point is his sister – it was truly a family affair and a magical moment as they band embraced on stage and the crowd roared their approval.

Mama Rosin at the Border LineMama Rosin at the Border Line

Stylus Dust Friday February 4th at The Kings Arms, The Vale, Acton, London W3 7JT

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Stylus Dust are a three-piece electronica band based in London. They have been likened to St. Etienne and Goldfrapp. Their remix of ‘Make It Better’ by The Knocks was released in the summer (2010) and another for Gotye is planned for release in 2011. The band is currently gigging around London.

You can hear us at www.myspace.com/stylusdust
and at http://soundcloud.com/stylus-dust
and you can find us on Facebook.

Our next gig is at on Friday February 4th at The Kings Arms, The Vale, Acton, London W3 7JT. Doors at 7pm. We will start the night off at 8.30pm and it’s free entry.

Government stalls on small venue exception

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Government stalls on small venue exception


The Government has stalled on its promises to remove the red tape around live music after Minister for Tourism and Heritage John Penrose suggested a small venue exception can only be pushed through if the DCMS gets the support of ministerial colleagues.

Penrose, whose brief also includes licensing, has said that if he goes down the route of deregulation – UK Music, the Musicians’ Union and others are advocating an exception from the Licensing Act for venues to put on gigs for 100 people or more – then he will be required to alert his colleagues in at least two other Government departments.

The move comes as the Lord Clement-Jones Live Music Bill gets a date for its second reading in the House of Lords.

Elephant Shelf is on a double bill with the BARE BONES BOOGIE BAND at the LIMELIGHT THEATRE Queens Park, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7RT

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Limelight flyer Bare Bones Boogie Band Elephant Shelf


Limelight flyer Bare Bones Boogie Band Elephant Shelf

Next week on FRIDAY 21 JAN Elephant Shelf is on a double bill with the BARE BONES BOOGIE BAND at the LIMELIGHT THEATRE – described by Live Music London as ‘Two of the best rising R&B acts in the UK’, BBBB have the wonderful HELEN TURNER as their front singer and she is something special – Each band will play an hour set and then come together for a jam at the end – our ‘Little’ Rosie & Helen Turner head to head is something to relish.

LIMELIGHT THEATRE Queens Park, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7RT 01296 424332 £10 / £8 concessions

Pete Feenstra Music Promoter interviewed on Live Music London

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Pete Feenstra Talks about his long experience in promoting primarily Rock & blues music. What drives him to do  it and how he got into it in the first place. He is interviewed by Vicky Martin from Blues Matters.

www.feenstra.co.uk

Pete Feenstra

Pete Feenstra

 
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Sefiroth Ensemble live @ St. Ethelburga’s

Sunday, January 9th, 2011
Sefiroth Ensemble live @ St. Ethelburga’s
78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG
Friday February 4th, 7.30pm
Tickets £12, 8
Bookings: 07776 136 609
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
 click here for St Ethelburga’s website

 

The debut performance by the Sefiroth Ensemble will be given at 8pm on Friday February 4th at the St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Bishopsgate, London.


Sefiroth is a chamber ensemble formed to play contemporary interpretations of traditional Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) repertoire, much of which dates back to the Medieval period and draws upon Arabic, Turkish, Greek and Eastern European influences.

The musicians in the ensemble represent several nationalities and between them are versed in a wide range of musical idioms including Balkan, Middle Eastern, Arabic, klezmer, rock, jazz, early and contemporary classical, electronic and improvised music. The ensemble provides a platform for these lexicons to enter into communal
dialogue, and this conversation across different times and places is the thread running through the heart of the group’s sound.

The Sefiroth Ensemble are:

Olesya Zdorovetskaya - Voice, Flute, Percussion
Alice Zawadzki - Voice, Violin
Nick Roth - Saxophones, Furluya
Alex Bonney - Trumpet, Electronics
Paul Tkachenko - Euphonium, Tuba
Shirley Smart - Cello
Alex Roth - Guitars
Francesco Turrisi - Piano, Percussion
Ruth Goller - Electric Bass
Simon Roth - Drums, Percussion 
As tickets for this concert are of limited number, advance booked is recommended.

Live Jazz at The Windmill 6-8 Mill Street W1S 2AZ

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Live Jazz at The Windmill
6-8 Mill Street
W1S 2AZ
www.windmillmayfair.co.uk

17th Jan – BFG

Recently described by Time-Out as a “Killer Quartet”, “earthy fusion-unit” BFG
play originals with influences from Hendrix to Zawinul. Featuring “jazz piano
virtuoso” Huw White (Time-Out), “tricksy beat-manipulator” Joshua Blackmore
(Drummer Magazine) & “fat and punchy bassist” Jon Harvey (The Jazz Rag),
plus “fat and paunchy saxophonist” Pete Truin!

8pm, £5 on the door

——

31st Jan – Live Jazz featuring Bea Hankey

A rare opportunity to hear straight-ahead contemporary jazz featuring the vocal
talents of Bea Hankey. Amongst other things we’ll be playing some Joni
Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and a few choice standards. Featuring Jack Ross (guitar),
Paul Trippett (double bass), Felix Weldon (drums) and Pete Truin
(saxophones).

8pm,  £5 on the door

Live music listings from Lemonrock.com

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

Westminster City Council has told Tate Britain to get an entertainment licence for Susan Philipsz’ Turner Prize winning sound installation.

Friday, December 24th, 2010
Westminster City Council has told Tate Britain to get an entertainment licence for Susan Philipsz’ Turner Prize winning sound installation.
 
The objectives of the licensing regime (Licensing Act 2003) are public safety, the prevention of crime, disorder and public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.  The maximum penalty for providing a licensable entertainment without a licence is a £20,000 fine and six months in prison.  Some parts of Tate Britain are licensed under the Act for regulated entertainment, but not the main galleries.
 
Ms Philipsz’s prize winning exhibit features a recording of her singing ‘Lowlands Away’, a traditional folk song, played through two loudspeakers.  See Daily Telegraph report of 6th December: http://tinyurl.com/39dph26 
 
Westminster’s head of licensing, Andrew Ralph, initially rejected the idea that the exhibition was licensable.  On 9th December he told the Live Music Forum: ’The Tate Britain does not need a licence for the exhibition as the primary reason people visit the gallery is to view art and the music is ancillary to that.’
 
But, following discussions with the LMF, Westminster’s legal department overturned that position and advised that the exhibition did need a licence.  It would seem they agreed that the Act’s ’incidental music’ exemption could not apply in this case.
 
On 20th December, a council spokesperson said: ‘The legal situation surrounding licensing can be very complex, and whilst initially a decision was taken that no separate licence was needed, subsequent legal advice has suggested otherwise. We do our utmost to keep any paperwork for these types of events to an absolute minimum, but we do have to abide by national legislation.’
 
The spokesperson added: ‘The Tate will not have to stop the exhibition in the meantime as such sort of enforcement is not deemed proportionate.’
 
This light touch contrasts markedly with enforcement action Westminster has taken in the past. In November 2002 Westminster successfully prosecuted Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries (W&DB), owner of the high street chain Pitcher & Piano, after licensing officers reported customers ‘swaying rhythmically’ to music in two of its sites, Trafalgar Square and Soho. W&DB was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £1,600 costs in addition to its own legal fees. Public dancing remains illegal under the Licensing Act 2003, unless the venue is appropriately licensed, or the dancing is morris dancing or dancing of a similar nature.
 
Indeed, the morris dancing exemption offers Tate Britain an intriguing way around Westminster’s licensing requirement. It allows unamplified live music if it is an ‘integral part’ of a performance of morris dancing or dancing of a ‘similar nature’.  If Susan Philipsz herself, or another vocalist, were to sing ‘Lowlands Away’ unamplified in the gallery, to some morris dancing, or dancing of a similar nature, this should be exempt (LA2003, Sch. 1, Part 2, para 11).
 
But if that would compromise the integrity of Ms Philipsz’ artwork, then a licence seems unavoidable. The cost of Tate Britain’s licence application could be as low as £89 for a ‘minor variation’ (see DCMS guidance: http://www.culture.gov.uk/images/publications/Application_for_a_Minor_Variation.pdf )
 
If a full variation application is required, however, the cost would be the same as a full licence.  For a property like Tate Britain this would be in the region of £635 plus the cost of 28 days advertisement in the local press.  Annual charges of about £350 would also apply.  The public advertisement might provoke local objections, as it often does, and this may in turn lead to a public hearing.
 
Lawyers Robin Bynoe (solicitor, senior counsel at Charles Russell) and Richard Bridge (solicitor, partner at King Prior MacDonald Bridge) commented:
 
‘The main point here is that legislation ostensibly designed to prevent antisocial levels of noise in pubs was so clumsily and illiberally worded that it has the effect of criminalising the showing of a prize-winning piece of art by one of the world’s leading art institutions. The calculation of the fee that has to be paid to redeem the criminality, which should never have arisen in the first place, is rather beside the point.’The embarrassment at the Tate underlines that this legislation criminalised a range of musical and other performances, and the provision of “facilities” for them, that could not conceivably produce antisocial levels of noise – in pubs or elsewhere – and did so despite the presence of existing and perfectly adequate noise controls. 

‘Previous experience of the way that councils have dealt with these anomalies suggests a tendency to nod through the pastimes of the rich at the expense of the pastimes of the poor. It’s an unfortunate consequence of this kind of lazy legislation, which is worded very generally in the hope that the authorities can be relied on to enforce it without making waves. Undoubtedly, however, Westminster Council will act in an even-handed manner.’

 Hamish Birchall

EATS SLEEPS DRINKS MUSIC VENUE 452 FINCHLEY ROAD, LONDON NW11 8DG

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

EATS SLEEPS DRINKS MUSIC VENUE 452 FINCHLEY ROAD, LONDON NW11 8DG 020 8455 3501

Jam on! If it was your first time seeing/hearing The Overtures on Friday… no doubt you’ll be a “convert” to their fan club! Look out for their two theatre tours in 2011 “The Bootleg 60′s”! this is both sound & vision and is a great show…. we hope they’ll be back at The Castle in 2011 as well! Great to have The Bizzarros back on Saturday night too! Sunday afternoon was a cracking affair too! – Dave Stark and the band played a blinding set then backed so many brilliant players/singers! We kicked off at 5:30pm and were still going way past 10pm! Great stuff and thanks to all! This Friday (10th) we have the first of our two pre-Christmas “We Got The Funk” Nights! Live music from “Earth Wind For Hire” – 10 piece Funk Soul PARTY Band with tributes to Stevie Wonder AND a Michael Jackson look-a-like-dance-a-like! Boogie from 9pm till 1am £5 before 9pm £7 after. Then … SATURDAY 11th We welcome local charity Resources for autism who are having their Christmas party here PLUS Edna’s 40th Birthday celebration! So if you fancy a boogie to Christmas/Party Tracks COME ON DOWN! FINALLY FREE TICKET DRAW WINNERS… ROBBIE@PRIMA…. TREADFERN.PRO….. ALEX@ROBIN……… EMAIL US TO CLAIM YOUR TICKETS & FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

Deadly unamplifed music menace discovered in Camden or Have you got a licence for that Harp?

Monday, December 6th, 2010
A small restaurant has just won permission from Camden council to provide an unamplified live guitarist or harpist until 10pm:

But wait a moment.  Why should provision of such innocuous live music be made a criminal offence unless licensed? Isn’t it just the sort of music that qualifies for the Licensing Act’s ‘incidental music’ exemption?
Indeed it is, according to both local and central government guidance:
‘The music is incidental if it is NOT the primary purpose for attending the premises i.e. the performer is there whilst the public are engaged in another (non-regulated entertainment) activity and that other activity would still take place even if there was no music playing. The public must be allowed to talk during the performance of incidental music i.e. there should be no expectation to listen or to watch (even if the public spontaneously sing along with the music).’
‘Advice for licensing authorities about incidental music’, LACORS, September 2009: http://www.lacors.gov.uk/lacors/ContentDetails.aspx?id=22768
(click on the ‘incidental music’ link in the third paragraph)
The government’s own statutory licensing guidance is broadly the same. The exemption should apply if the music is not the main attraction and the volume ‘does not predominate over other activities’:
(‘Licensing Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003′, p31, para 3.22)
So why is Camden apparently ignoring official guidance? Did they explain the incidental music exemption to the licence applicants?  There is no mention of the exemption in the press reports.
Perhaps the council is encouraged to over-regulate by Coalition havering over the small gigs exemption. And recent Ministers’ replies to Parliamentary Questions on the subject have been somewhat ambiguous.
On 29th November, the evocatively named Baroness Garden of Frognal answered Tim Clement-Jones’ question about the rationale for entertainment licensing:
‘… what risks to public safety or public amenity arise from the performance of live music in workplaces that are not adequately covered by existing public safety and nuisance legislation, irrespective of licensing.’ [HL4100]The Baroness replied: ‘The Government believe that, in the light of specific health and safety and fire and noise legislation to address public safety and public nuisance, it is not always necessary or proportionate to require the additional layer of regulation through the licensing regime. This is part of our current thinking about how best to deliver the coalition commitment to remove red tape from live music and other entertainment. However, before finalising any proposals, it is important to test these assumptions with relevant stakeholders, and that is what we are doing ahead of announcing our preferred solution.’  See:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201011/ldhansrd/text/101129w0001.htm#column_WA410

Congratulations to the wiley civil servant who penned that reply. It gives something to both sides.  Those against new exemptions can use it to justify their position (e.g. the Act’s existing exemptions are adequate); those for reform can take it as a hint that more exemptions are being seriously considered.

But on 30th November, an answer from licensing minister John Penrose suggested that the government is sliding back into jobsworth jargon:

Mike Weatherley (Hove, Conservative): ‘To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what plans he has to reduce the (a) regulatory and (b) administrative burden on organisers of live music performances.

Penrose: ‘We are currently considering how to deliver the coalition commitment to cut red tape and encourage the performance of more live music, while ensuring that there is appropriate protection for local communities.  We will continue to have discussions with representatives from the music industry, the Local Government Association and others so that we can find the best possible solution.’

http://services.parliament.uk/hansard/Commons/bydate/20101130/writtenanswers/part021.html [search on page for 'Weatherley']

That there is adequate public protection from small gigs, irrespective of entertainment licensing, should be obvious.  How else could big screen sport be exempt in bars or indeed anywhere else. Consider the riot in Manchester city centre on 14 May 2008 during a big screen broadcast of the UEFA Cup final:

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1049714_battle_of_piccadilly

When asked whether they would review the broadcast entertainment exemption in light of the Manchester riot, the government said ‘no’.  See:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldhansrd/text/80603w0003.htm#080603100000499


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Monday, November 22nd, 2010

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Roadhouse gig tonight

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

The Tropic: http://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/…….Tropic at Ruislip is the club name for Friday and Sunday nights at Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6JQ… Doors at 7pm, music until approx 10.40….club prices, discount with attached flyer……..see tropic website for advanced booking discount and prices… £1 off with attached flyer..

Roadhouse will be at full strength with 3 girl singers in our festival style line up

This is another big night for the band we’d love to see all out friends there

On Sunday the 28th November we play the prestigious Clowne Blues Club, music from 21.00-23.00 –

http://www.clownebluesclub.co.uk/ Live music at the Clowne Community Centre near Chesterfield, Derbyshire every Sunday night

Cheers and see you there….(our agency) =  www.shelflifeproductions.comwww.shelflifeproductions.com/roadhouse

Gary Boner

Roadhouse

(m) 07855-257728

(o) 0208-877-0164

(h) 0208-870-5546

www.roadhousegb.co.uk

Coalition plans to cut red tape for live music have been postponed.

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Coalition plans to cut red tape for live music have been postponed.
 
Hints of the reasons why appear in recent correspondence between licensing minister John Penrose and Phil Little of the original Live Music Forum about the entertainment licence exemption for small gigs, a solution backed by the music industry, performers unions, and the All Party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
 
In a letter dated 5th November, the minister wrote:
 
‘I promise I haven’t given up or simply “parked” the issue but finding an answer which solves the problems without opening unwanted public safety loopholes elsewhere isn’t easy.’
 
And on 17th November: ‘…I am aware of the points you raise and will bear them in mind as I develop the policy which will, as you know, need to be agreed across Government before I can make any announcement.’ (See www.livemusicforum.co.uk click on ‘Documents’).
 
But this is very strange.  Public safety arguments against a small gigs exemption faded from the Parliamentary licensing debate some time ago, partly because of a greater understanding about the scope of existing safety legislation, and partly because of new fire safety legislation that came into force in 2006 (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005).
 
And only a few months ago the minister was talking optimistically in Parliament about a ’radical solution’. See Hansard, 21 June 2010:

 
At that time, the word on the music industry grapevine was that Penrose was poised to agree an historic live music exemption with the Local Government Association, following intensive talks.
 
So what has gone wrong, and why is he now resurrecting public safety concerns about live music?
 
In an attempt to find out, Lord Clement-Jones has this week tabled a written question (search on the page for ‘Clement’):
 
Penrose’s reference to agreement ‘across Government’ probably means that the Home Office and Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) are making trouble behind the scenes.
 
A reliable Parliamentary source claims that Home Office licensing mandarins believe that Lord Clement-Jones’ live music bill, which would implement a 200-audience gig exemption, ’drives a coach and horses’ through the Licensing Act.
 
If this claim is true, it would mean that ignorance and prejudice are once again in the ascendant. The exemption debate will be set back by years rather than months. 
 
It would seem that the best hope for an entertainment licensing exemption now rests with Lord Clement-Jones’ bill, backed by the whole music industry.  A second reading is due early next year.
 
 
Hamish Birchall

 

THE CASTLE Music Venue 452 FINCHLEY ROAD LONDON NW11 8DG

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
EATS     SLEEPS     DRINKS     MUSIC    VENUE
 
THURSDAY 18th NOVEMBER“SOMETHING RELEVANT”from Bombay!

Jazz Funk Reggae Bossa Nova Blues & Swing, even Rock mixed with local Bombay Sounds!
 

£5 in advance  £7 on the door

FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER

FORMED IN 2009 FROM THE BEST OF THE OASIS TRIBUTE BANDS AROUND “OHASIS” ROCK THE CASTLE FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER!
 
£8 IN ADVANCE   £10 ON THE DOOR
 
 

 
 
 
SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER
ALBERT LEE& HOGAN’S HEROES“THE BEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD”

ACCORDING TO

ERIC CLAPTON

£15 in advance

£17.50 on the door

 
CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS!WE HAVE EXCITING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY PARTY NIGHTS COMING & ARE BOOKING CHRISTMAS PARTIES NOW! THE VENUE IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS TOO!

SO DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!!!

 JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!“THE CASTLE FINCHLEY ROAD” GROUP

020 8455 3501

THE CASTLE

452 FINCHLEY ROAD

LONDON NW11 8DG

We have had to cancel Neil Innes, Maggie Bell & Bonzomania due to lack of sales. All those who bought tickets in advance have been contacted & refunded.  Just a sign of the times…………. hopefully we can re book them in 2011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER – Elephant Shelf at the CASTLE ROCKS 452 FINCHLEY ROAD NW11 8DG, admission £5 (we think) this is a superb venue – 250 capacity, state of the art PA system – Georgie Fame, Chantel McGregor, Chas Hodges have all drawn good crowds there and Albert Lee is coming the on 21 Nov. But this Saturday its us so please come along – the venue is run by Denis Cook who built up the Horns in Watford – www.thecastlefinchleyroad.com.

Friday, November 12th, 2010

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER – Elephant Shelf at the CASTLE ROCKS 452 FINCHLEY ROAD NW11 8DG, admission £5 (we think) this is a superb venue – 250 capacity, state of the art PA system – Georgie Fame, Chantel McGregor, Chas Hodges have all drawn good crowds there and Albert Lee is coming the on 21 Nov. But this Saturday its us so please come along – the venue is run by Denis Cook who built up the Horns in Watford – www.thecastlefinchleyroad.com.

If you want to hear more about the venue go to www.bluesmatters.com and click on Podcasts – you’ll hear our Vicky talking to Georgie Fame who spins some fascinating anecdotes about the Soho music scene back in the sixties.

STOP PRESS NEWS – ELEPHANT SHELF BOOKED AS SUPPORT FOR CHRIS FARLOWE & the NORMAN BEAKER BAND Music Palace Crouch End London N8– Crouch End Hooley Festival 5th December – more details to follow.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER – Elephant Shelf at the CASTLE ROCKS 452 FINCHLEY ROAD NW11 8DG, admission £5 (we think) this is a superb venue – 250 capacity, state of the art PA system – Georgie Fame, Chantel McGregor, Chas Hodges have all drawn good crowds there and Albert Lee is coming the on 21 Nov. But this Saturday its us so please come along – the venue is run by Denis Cook who built up the Horns in Watford – www.thecastlefinchleyroad.com.

If you want to hear more about the venue go to www.bluesmatters.com and click on Podcasts – you’ll hear our Vicky talking to Georgie Fame who spins some fascinating anecdotes about the Soho music scene back in the sixties.

STOP PRESS NEWS – ELEPHANT SHELF BOOKED AS SUPPORT FOR CHRIS FARLOWE & the NORMAN BEAKER BAND Music Palace Crouch End London N8– Crouch End Hooley Festival 5th December – more details to follow.

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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Top Class Blues – Rock – Jazz – Prog – Folk – Singers – Song Writers – All at the City of London’s Live Music Venue – EC3Live 9 Crosswall (off Minories) London EC3 N2JY

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Top Class Blues – Rock – Jazz – Prog – Folk – Singers – Song Writers – All at the City of London’s Live Music Venue – EC3Live 9 Crosswall (off Minories) London EC3 N2JY. PLUS the most amazing Jam Sessions featuring leading frontmen and YOU! Our aim is to bring you an eclectic mix of the best retro and up and coming bands, singers and songwriters, working with the very best promoters. Our welcoming friendly crew offers a great space, a full range of drinks including ‘Real Ale’, great food including Stone Baked Pizzas, great transport links and plenty of free parking close to our door. Plus Late night Dance Nights

Roadhouse Dark Angel Album Launch gig

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Sunday 7th November – Roadhouse, plus support, launch their new CD,Dark Angel at the Boom Boom Club Suton FC, Gander Green Lane

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

I’m delighted to announce that our new CD, Dark Angel has now been completed and is on schedule for release in the first week of November:

Amazingly with a few demo MP3 tracks whizzing about, it has been playe in Canada, The USA (Kansas and Altlanta) and Essex. Some achievement for a CD that has not been released yet.

Cover art is once again by all time acclaimed CD cover artist, the legendary Vaughan Oliver. So you are not just buying a CD, you are buying a piece of collectible art.

Listen to the title track:

Sunday 7th November – Roadhouse, plus support, launch their new CD,Dark Angel at the Boom Boom Club Suton FC, Gander Green Lane……check out details on Top promoter Pete Feenstra’s Website:

http://www.feenstra.co.uk/

Gary Boner

Quality Live Music @ The Castle, Finchley Road

Monday, November 1st, 2010

The Castle, steeped in musical tradition, has been taken over by Denis Cook (ex The Horns Watford) and after an extensive refurbishment re opened December 2009.

The bar has been extended and the pub has two areas -The Lounge, stylish, comfortable, kinda Cuban feel offering expresso coffee, Castle Cocktails, a wide selection of beers, including real ales, superb wine list, spirits etc……The Music Room – top NCA pa sound system with cool Allen & Heath Mixer Deck…. LED lighting system, large stage, extensive music memoribillia. We have a large dance area where on Monday Nights you can learn the Argentine Tango and on Wednesdays SALSA! Lessons and dance with Mina Queen Salsa!

We’re delighted to have Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes kick off their 2010 European Tour here on March 4th.
From September the UK’s top Tribute Acts will appear every Friday and we will be bringing top name acts on Saturday nights starting with Wilko Johnson on Sept 18th! acts booked include Georgie Fame, Chas & His Band, The Metrotones, Neil Innes, Maggie Bell & Dave Kelly, Chantel McGregor, John Otway, Bonzomania, Albert Lee returning! Larry Miller …..

We have two reservable areas in the music room, both seat 4/6 people – the Maybelline Bay and the Ruby Bay – so if you’ve got a small party celebration call and reserve your own exclusive area!
Inbetween the Lounge and Music Room we have a chic area that can be “VIP” reserved for 10/12 people – call and reserve for your larger party! Larger parties can be catered for just call us and we can chat through!
We offer a full lunch time menu and an early evening “Tapas” style bar menu, and on music nights….. our “Late Night Bites” menu …..Castle Chilli, Pizzas, Curry, Chips etc etc to keep you going! Lucas is our Monday through Saturday chef and handles any buffet requirements too.

Take Sunday off and enjoy “Bruno’s Brunch”! – top local chef Bruno offers an “All Day Breakfast” – Super Sunday Roast – and a full alternative menu! – Bookings available.
Large South Facing Patio, with Jumbo Umbrella, heaters and lights – perfect for our smokers! We have exotic Olive and Palm Trees and seating for over 70 people overlooking the exotic Finchley Road!!
We have cloakroom facilities on busy nights.
Position: corner of Finchley Road, Hermitage Lane and Cricklewood Lane.
Parking: nearby
Tube: Golders Green (Northern Line)
Train: Cricklewood
Bus: 13, 82, 245, 260, 328 and N13

http://thecastlefinchleyroad.com/

Crouch End Winter Hooley

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

REV PEYTON Big Damn Band Interview podcast

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
The Wages

The Wages

 
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Big John Carter & Henri Herbert Live 19th October @ Jump Jive & Shout

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Big John Carter & Henri Herbert Live 19th October @ Jump Jive & Shout

By popular demand 2 of the UKs best boogie woogie blues piano men return to let the boogie woogie roll at Jump Jive and Shout. Join these experienced and accomplished piano men as they journey through the 30s boogie woogie, 40s blues & r n b and on to the rockin rolling 50s. Influenced by some of the greatest artists of all time Meade Lux Lewis, Amos Milbur, Albert Ammons, Pine top Perkins and more these piano maestros have performed in cities all over Europe and at the International Boogie Woogie Festival in Dorset, expect an exhilarating, spellbinding performance that will leave you jumping.

8pm-12 £5.00 on the door

Jump Jive & Shout

The Fiddler’s Elbow

1 Malden Road

LONDON NW5 3HS (Chalk Farm Tube)

Miss Florence Joelle live @ Jump Jive & Shout The Fiddler’s Elbow, 1 Malden Road, London NW5 3HS

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Miss Florence Joelle live @ Jump Jive & Shout

This glamorous songstress with a style all of her own sings you the songs that go BUMP in the night. A singer, musician and songwriter, this unique and stylish recording artist performs tracks from her CD ‘Kiss of Fire’ which includes reworkings of great blues classics and original material by Miss Joelle and her band The Kiss of Fire. Fans of 40s/50s blues, jazz and rockabilly will definitely enjoy this amazing show Tuesday 12th October 8pm -12 Entry £5.00 on the door. The Fiddler’s Elbow, 1 Malden Road, London NW5 3HS (Chalk Farm Tube).

the.jiver@hotmail.co.uk

http://www.liveblues.info/home/2010/10/05/shelflife-productions-live-event-and-artists-promotion/

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Shelf-Life-Productions Artists & entertainment Roots Blues & Jazz

Shelf-Life-Productions Artists & entertainment Roots Blues & Jazz

Five years since the Licensing Act came into force, and no sign of a let up for live music.

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Five years since the Licensing Act came into force, and no sign of a let up for live music.
Earlier this year the government revealed in answers to questions from Lord Colwyn that only about 25% of bars and restaurants could lawfully host live music (because they don’t have authorisation for ‘entertainment facilities’):
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld/ldtoday/writtens/23082010.htm#toptop
But many councils still treat the minority of venues where live music is legal as potential sources of mayhem, crime and disorder. Consider this premises licence condition for a venue in Brent:
‘… Live bands and solo musicians may not perform on the premises unless 14 days written notice is provided to the police licensing officer and the police licensing officer have given his/her prior written approval for the performance to take place…’
http://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=1224
Or this criminal prosecution of a pub by Dacorum Borough Council for not having their windows closed while jazz was being played:
http://www.citylocal.co.uk/HemelHempstead/news-in-HemelHempstead/councils-successful-licensing-prosecution-60673/
These are just two of many examples reported by campaigner John King on The Publican’s ‘Listen Up!’ Facebook page – where the pub trade campaigns for more live music:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=141223114767&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=141223114767&v=wall&ref=ts
The impression is that councils and nimby local residents would rather promote the sale of alcohol than the playing of innocuous live music. And that is indeed what happened to a Dorset Tea house earlier this month:
http://www.thisisdorset.net/news/tidnews/8402256.Forest_Tea_House_can_sell_alcohol/
The irony is that the social and economic cost of alcohol abuse to local authorities and the police must exceed by several orders of magnitude the cost of occasional noise nuisance enforcement against live music.
For a new and up-to-date investigation into the shrinking infrastructure for live music as a consequence of entertainment licensing, see the ‘Three Rivers Case Study’ link on the Live Music Forum website: www.livemusicforum.co.uk
It would seem that none of the area’s 34 restaurants can legally host live music.
Hamish Birchall

Closure threat to 100 Club

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
100 Club Sign

100 Club Sign

ITS stage has seen the West End debuts of Oasis, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Buzzcocks, while Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Paul Weller can still sometimes be glimpsed in the audience.

Yet the 100 Club in Oxford Street – described by Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry as “the finest rock’n'roll club in the world” – could close within a few months because of soaring overheads unless it can find a buyer. Its rates bill has hit £4,000 a month and landlord Lazari Investments now charges rent, with VAT, of £166,000 a year.

The cellar club’s owner, Jeff Horton, said: “It makes me so angry. The Government, Westminster council and even some of the commercial landlords say they want to help small businesses, they say they want to preserve London‘s uniqueness, they want to help multi-cultural venues.

“Yet we’re all that and all these organisations have all dumped on us from a great height.” His father started running the venue in 1964, but it opened in 1942 as a jazz club.

Mr Horton sees few alternatives to closure after Lazari raised the rent by 45 per cent. “In 1985, when I took over, the rent was barely £11,000 In the US the rents are frozen at certain venues that have a bit of heritage. Here it’s a total free-for-all.”

He added: “What the 100 Club needs is a buyer or major sponsor to step forward. Barring that, we’re closing at Christmas despite being as popular as ever. It really is insane.”

Phil Strongman
22.09.10

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The easy way to learn piano. Over 85,000 people have learned to play with Rocket Piano. Isn’t it time you got the structured learning you’ve been missing?

Friday, September 17th, 2010

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Delta Ladies gigs for September 2010

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

Delta Ladies (Vicky Martin & Diana Stone) play an encore of Riders in the Sky & Hey Joe at Round Midnight Islington.

Take two brilliant entertainers,
add an amazing range of instruments
and a stunning array of songs and
you have the DELTA LADIES.

‘Lady’ Diana Stone and ‘Miss’ Vicky
Martin. To lovely lilting leggy London
Ladies of somewhat doubtful origin.

They bring you an evening of songs
and music including just about
everything:-

Bluegrass / Stephan Grappelli style
Jazz / Blues / Rock ‘n Roll /
Pub sing-a-long / Songs from the
shows / Klezma & much else.

Shows may include -
Hey Good Looking /Orange Blossom
Special / My Old Man’s a Dustman /
Hey Joe / All Along the Watchtower /
Cheek to Cheek / Night & Day / Dark
Eyes /Dedicated Follower of Fashion,
Hava Nagila / Maybe it’s Because
I’m a Londoner / Mystery Train and
more, more, more…

Mon 13th 93: Feet East

Tue 14th Sep: The Cats Back, Putney

Fri 17th Sep: Oliver’s Jazz Bar, Greenwich

Sun 19th Sep: The Retreat, Reading

 Sat 25th Sep: Oliver’s Jazz Bar, Greenwich

Mon 27th Sep: Round Midnight Islington

New Acoustic Blues & Roots Venue in Putney @ the Cats Back Point Pleasant

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

One of London’s quirkiest pubs ‘The Cat’s Back’ in Point Pleasant London SW18 will be starting regular acoustic Blues & Roots music nights from September. The pub has a long history of presenting live music and is regularly frequented by musicians and people from all walks of the music business. Among up and coming acts who have played there are 24 Pesos and Elephant Shelf, the venue also achieved local notoriety when the Popes played an anniversary gig there. An in-house PA system and lighting is to be installed and the appointed bookers will be looking for acoustic (electro acoustic) duos, trios and solo artists. Music will take place on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturdays. The music will include all aspects of acoustic blues / roots / and Americana. Artists interested in performing should email bookings@catsback.liveblues.info

The Cats back Putney

The Cats back Putney

Round Midnight Bar Islington Anniversary celebration Interview.

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Round Midnight Islington Anniversary celebration Interview.
Vicky Martin from Blues Matters! talks to Micheal and also to Martin Harley from the Martin Harley Band who performed for the anniversary gig.

 

Michael and the Missus

Michael and the Missus

Martin Harley
Martin Harley 
 
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Elephant Shelf at the Hundred Club Friday 13th August

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Elephant Shelf are at the 100 Club Friday 13th August.

100 Oxford Street, London

On Stage at about 10.00 pm

Elephant Shelf

Elephant Shelf

Time: 7.30pm -
BEANO BAND NIGHT
Four totally different bands providing a varied and interesting evening for gig-goers following talented bands and artists.

ROD & DERRY / ELEPHANT SHELF / THE GOOD SHIP BAND / SWIFT+ Rob Munro Audio-Visuals

+ DJ between / after sets

www.wegottickets.com/event/86571
www.myspace.com/beanonight

 
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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