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2nd February 2012, Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness, Kent – We Got Tickets! The Flowing are this rustic, torn up dirty little band. A country blues sorta thing, but very punk, if only in spirit. The songs are great and they have that heart and soul in what they do type of feel, which I consider essential”. ..Lupen Crook  Fate The Juggler have signed publishing to Cringe Music their debut album "The Ghost Of Beauty Lost" is to be released on Red Admiral Records. Release date: Feb 6th 2012 Shop Gigs Demo tracks on the radio now Fate The Juggler They may be hiring a coach to take people up to the London gigs, so if you know of anyone who would be interested the tickets are £8.00 each or £15.00 including return coach fare. Contact ftjuggler@aol.com
more info http://www.thewebbsisters.com 
Lonnie Donegan Jnr. 'Rabbit & Skiffle'. A tour featuring Chas Hodges, Lonnie Donegan Jnr and their bands they are at the Dartford Orchard Theatre on Sunday 18 March 2012.
THE NME AWARDS TOUR HITS THE ROAD FEATURING The infamous NME Awards Tour is back for 2012 and ready to showcase the year’s most exciting emerging music talent. Renowned for giving the freshest new acts their first taste of national notoriety – past alumni include Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Florence & The Machine, Crystal Castles and The Vaccines – 2012’s line-up captures the spirit of 2011 and sets the agenda for an explosive forthcoming year of music. Running throughout February, the NME Awards Tour kicks off in Glasgow (8th) and visits 12 venues across the UK, bringing the very best in new music directly to music fans, ending with a show-stopping finale in London (25th). NME editor Krissi Murison says: “As far as NME Awards Tour line-ups go, it’s difficult to imagine one more exciting than this or more representative of the cutting edge sounds that will define 2012. Every week in NME we bang on about how brilliant these bands are, and this is an amazing opportunity to see them all on the same bill. Two Door Cinema Club are one of the most exciting live bands in the world right now, Metronomy recorded arguably the album of the year, Tribes are the future of British indie music and Azealia Banks is, well, pretty much the most exciting new act on the planet. It’s going to be a good one…” Having quietly become one of the UK’s best loved bands, Two Door Cinema Club will headline the hotly anticipated annual tour. Since releasing their debut album ‘Tourist History’ in March 2010, Two Door Cinema Club have rapidly become one of the biggest new success stories in UK music. After selling out headline tours in the UK, US, Europe, Australia, Asia, Japan and South America, playing two successive sold out nights at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and selling out the O2 Academy Brixton in under four hours, the band have deservedly earned both a devoted word-of-mouth live following and huge critical acclaim. Two Door Cinema Club say: "It feels great to be headlining the NME Tour and be amongst what feels like a great line-up as well. We had a taste of the tour when we did the local support slots when the Tour came to Ireland with the Maccabees when we were pretty much just starting out as a band. We feel a real sense of achievement to have made it this far and be one among the incredible list of headliners on the NME Awards Tour." Hailing from the tiny, bohemian market town of Totnes in Devon, Metronomy join the line-up this year. One of the most expansive and visionary pop bands in the country, Metronomy will be supplying the NME Awards Tour with proof that it’s possible for electronic bands to put on a show as authentic as any rock band. Metronomy say: "It's pretty exciting to be part of a travelling tour, a bit like a circus or something. It's been a while since we did a tour this long with the same bands for the whole thing, so hopefully there will be some camaraderie between the bands. Failing that there should be some incredibly violent 'beefs' which will make for good reading in the magazine." London quartet Tribes have gone from prodigious debutant slots opening for their idols The Pixies, to relentless grassroots grafting of the UK dives, to being lauded ‘the future of rock ‘n’ roll’ by the Mystery Jets. Tribes say: “We're really excited to be going on the NME Tour. We're really happy to be part of it, considering the history of the tour, and the fact the likes of The Vaccines and The Horrors have done it before. Hopefully there'll be some good after parties too – we're all about the partying.” New York producer/MC Azealia Banks, who has been steadily perfecting her craft and making a name for herself, has bagged the coveted opening slot for the NME Awards Tour 2012. Since her first steps as a child in off-broadway theatre productions to her training at La Guardia High School of Performing Arts – a breeding ground for stars – Azealia Banks’ seasoned bars and angelic voice give everybody a reason to rewind that track. Azealia Banks says: “I've been reading NME since I was old enough to ride the trains, where I’d buy it on newsstands... it's almost surreal that I’ve been selected to participate in this tour... it's such an honour.” Tickets for the NME Awards Tour 2012 will be available on pre-sale exclusively through www.NME.com from 9am on Wednesday 9th November. They will then be on general release via Gigs and Tours and Ticketmaster on Friday 11th November. NME Awards Tour Dates 2012: 08 Feb Glasgow O2 Academy Thoughts for the day, what does the future hold Notes to an an editor on an article in their jazz mag for December We have all noticed a reduction in audiences over the past three years, it is not just jazz or the age of music fans.
There has been a stream of reasons given by pubs, promoters and bands for this; but not many people ask 'punters' why they don't support the bands as they used to.
Fact show that peoples lives change and new generations don't do what their parent did, fashions change and the popular media seems to control them. How many never go out in case they miss the latest soap episode? How many claim it is too expensive even at a free pub gig. Can't Smoke. Can't drink and drive. Clubs too clicky? Bands rubbish compared to TV, internet video experience, rude bar staff, no parking - It's endless. Is the reality that they have not been encouraged enough or just aren't interested?. Perhaps a survey is due but who can you ask. A difficult bias would come about if you actually asked people at a gig. If you asked people in the street, they would probably be those who have not participated in the live music scene ever. What a dilemma.
The quality of live music in Kent is generally of a high standard but some acts have forgotten how to entertain or dress to impress or be noticed. Compare the picture of *** in your mag with say, Bill Barnacles Band or the Jive Aces at an event. You don't see professionals perform without the garb. In all cases the music can be good but who is putting in an effort for the audience and who has just bothered to come in from turning the compost to go down the pub. Not meaning to be unkind but a show is a show wherever is it taking place. This disregard for the audience is general is in most local music scenes so I am not just picking on one genre. On the non-jazz band scene there is similarity but with venues coming into fashion and then being avoided for one reason or the other. Consistency of success being due to good landlord and staff with the right acts, in the main covers bands in a particular genre or they are running an in-place for indie bands that other pubs won't pay for or don't want to serve the audience. In between there are the other venues who haven't made their mind up yet because they have not counted the takings over the right amount of time to choose their direction. Getting it wrong means failure, emotionally and financially. And maybe the loss of another venue.
Whilst you and I are busy trying to promote the action in our respective arenas there are many landlords and promoters unaware of cheap effective promotion and expect people to turn out just because there is and a band on. Wrong. Most people don't give a damn and carry on as normal watching the telly, video, computer with a cheaper beer.. Even in the last century most of the pub audience at gigs were made up of musos not working that night along with their partner or friends. Having promoted live events through the media over the past 30 years we have seen massive changes and even then cannot see the future but one thing is certain.
Bands, Venues and Promoters need to use all means to promote their events with good acts from the locality or elsewhere that can encourage and hold an audience, regulars or new disciples.
After Christmas is over it's gonna be tougher.
Phew!
another year passes.
Chris Comment welcome to - feedback@kentgigs.com ================================= ================================== One good reason for my dwindling attendences is displayed on the front
of the February Kent Jazz News. Prog Rock Bands Wanted needed: Prog Rock bands. 3rd / 4th March. Canterbury. Interested in playing in a workshop led by prog rock legends Caravan? And competing in a battle of the bands for the honour to join them on stage and play beside them? Email info@soundsnew.org.uk for more information. Only a few places left! Sounds New Festival - Prog Rock Weekend Canterbury MP's vote in favour of removal of licencing restictions for venues of 200 capacity or less berfore 11pm - The bill still has to go through the House of Lords. More here Sean Docherty of the country Band Alabama Express is presenting a a Country Music show on Wednesday nights 9pm to 10.30pm on Dover Community Radio. DCR is a community Internet station serving Dover District but available worldwide on the net. It is also available on the Tunes In Radio app on I phones and I pods. Alabama Express : www.alabamaexpress.co.uk NEWS FROM THE BOTTLENECK Hello Everyone
. A very Happy New Year to you all! I haven't made a post for a while, not wanting to clutter your mailboxes along with all the other seasonal stuff, however, now the first gig of the New Year looms large.
The Bottleneck 'old' year was seen out by the fabulous Spikedrivers. Here is John Cordingleys report:
The Roffen was really rocking to the Spikedrivers on the last Tuesday in November, it was a superb evening with many members thoroughly enjoying the wonderful playing and total entertainment that the Trio gave. They opened with their a cappella number with nice harmonies and then a couple of numbers with Constance on the washboard and Maurice on the box drum and of course Ben giving his all on lead/rhythm guitar treating us to some nice harmonics on his Hofner Committee and later some excellent slide work on his Gibson and two other guitars he brought with different tunings. Ben had us singing along and clapping to several songs which we all enjoyed, we all agreed that they must be booked for 2012, what a great evening. Many thanks to Martin Green for the chocolates which were nearly all eaten (to the disgust of Sandra) and thanks to the club member who brought a bottle along for the raffle. It was a fantastic night, many thanks to all the members who supported the evening and the raffle, yes we have a great little club so lets keep it going, it can only happen if you keep coming along, it’s very good value at £10. As normal no meeting in December but don’t forget to book with Richard for Nicky Moore and his band on Tuesday 31st January they are a great band as well. For future nights we have Tim Aves and Wolfpack in February and Jerimiah Marques in March. Sandra Terry Richard and I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas, keep safe, John.
Thanks John and, as ever, thanks to Terry and Sandra for their massive efforts throughout also to Gillian for her work on the web site.
Well John has outlined a very exciting start to the year and appearing on Tuesday 31st January is local favourite, the award winning Nicky Moore and his band, the Blues Corporation. Last time Nicky played the club we were treated to a beautifully crafted set of acoustic and electric material and I have no doubt that after a busy year this has been honed to even greater perfection. Really not to be missed - you can check out Nicky on Youtube, Facebook and a Google search brings up a wealth of material on him.
So, please bring yourselves and friends in support of the opening gig of 2012. Tickets at £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45, good food available and reasonably priced. Bookings to me at the return email address. Further information, location map, future gig info can be found at www.bottleneckblues.com
Thank you.
Richard Dobney
Bottleneck Blues Club
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See comment from the BBC Save Our Local Programming on BBC Radio Kent As you may have heard, the BBC is proposing dramatic cuts to local radio services across England. If they go ahead here in Kent it could result in Steve Ladner, Roger Day, Geoff Clark, Paul Miller, Dave Cash, Richard Spendlove, Paul Barnes, Sean Rowley, Simon Evans, Bill Rennells, Laura Earl and Pat Marsh and maybe others all being taken off air and replaced by either a regional or national programme. If this were to happen, our gig information used by presenters may also stand very little chance of being featured on air in the future. Because this would mean such a radical change to all local radio stations, the BBC is obligated to ask listeners what they think of the proposals. Please visit the link for the consultation and share your views - it only takes a few minutes and could make a real difference. The public consultation is only open for a few more weeks before a final decision is taken, so could I please urge you to spread the word amongst colleagues and performers before it’s too late. BBC Trust Unit,
180 Great Portland Street,
London.
W1W 5QZ Again I would emphasise that I have always believed passionately in the valuable service that BBC local radio provides in getting messages such as yours out to individuals and communities across Kent at all hours of the day. Best wishes. Chris & Sandi FaceBook page up at Save Radio Kent BACK TO BROADWAY A New Musical Wednesday 15 February Box Office: 020 8688 9291 Fairfield Halls, Croydon www.fairfield.co.uk Saturday 18 February Box Office: 01403 750220 The Capitol, Horsham www.thecapitolhorsham.com Friday 2 March Box Office: 01322 220000 Orchard Theatre, Dartford www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Saturday 3 March Box office: 01933 270 007 Wellingborough Castle Theatre www.thecastle.org.uk Back to Broadway is the musical of musicals - a sparkling new stage production celebrating the best of Broadway and the West End . It tells the story of a small town girl’s dream to become a Broadway star, mixed with all your favourite musical songs. This brand new musical opened to the public in August 2011 and is now on a national tour throughout 2012. Written and co produced by GINA PRICE who stars in the show, this fresh and unique style musical features eight of the UK’s finest singers and dancers from Welsh National Opera, The Twelve Tenors, Beyond the Barricade, and the West End, this is the best and most exciting show of its kind. Before reality television and its illusion of instant stardom just for turning up at the studio, people who made it to the top did so through a combination of looks, talent, hard work….and being in the right place at the right time! Ella was one such girl. She arrived on Broadway scared, but determined, and she worked her way to the top. But that cost her the love of her life, and left her ill prepared for the true cost of success.. This is one woman’s story about life and priorities, but it is a timeless theme that is shared by many. With fantastic renditions of the world’s favourite musicals, including songs from Fame, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, West Side Story, Dirty Dancing and many more...Back to Broadway is a fantastic feel good family night out! Gina Price - has a passion for musical theatre and in recent times has poured all her efforts into realising the lifelong dream of producing and performing in her own show. Back to Broadway has fulfilled that dream. Gina’s constant strive for perfection has enabled her to take a collection of well loved Broadway songs and present them in a moving, emotional and heart warming story, set against the back drop of musical theatre’s spiritual home.....Broadway. . Back To Broadway is brought to you in association with the producers of hit shows Essence of Ireland and Route 66. www.backtobroadwaymusical.co.uk UK TOUR ANNOUNCED – March 2012 but as usual no Kent dates. Is there not a suitable venue in the County? Comment
First forming in 1974 the bands straight talking approach gave them the reputation as aggressive and confrontational with their notoriety later embraced by the punk movement of 77. The tour celebrates the 35th anniversary of the initial release and success of debut single 'Grip' and their legendary first album Rattus Norvegicus. This was followed by such hits as ‘Peaches’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘5 Minutes’, ‘Duchess’, ‘Something Better Change’, ‘Always the Sun’ and their ultimate classic ‘Golden Brown’. Since then the band have gone on to become one of the UK’s best loved and most enduring bands – racking up over 24 top 40 singles and 18 top 40 albums. March 2012
Appearances on many TV shows and in stage musicals he was an outstanding standup comedian and pantomime performer who will be sorely missed by all - "Oh! Yes He Will" Dave was awarded an MBE in 2003 for his tireless work for childrens charites " Dave Lee's Happy Holidays' charity has raised over £2 Million since it's inception and he was to made a Freeman of the City of Canterbury on January 31st 2012 Not known for his prowess as a brilliant musician; but Dave the drummer and singer has played an active part in the Kent music scene over the years and was in the process of reforming his old band.
News from 2011 Former 'Hollyoaks' star, Tom Vaughan will be joining the Kent based The Take That Experience as their new Robbie Williams.
Paul Shed from Celebtime Ltd (management company of The Take That Experience) said ... "We are delighted that Tom is joining The best Take That tribute in the UK and Europe. This will continue to take us from strength to strength for future years to come. Dave Langton (Celebtime Ltd) added " 2012 promises to be another exciting year. The addition of Tom will will further enhance the band's recognised first class reputation that has been established through the current members hard work and talent."
South Kent Band Supporting Cancer Research UK WARNING: This email may try to sell you an album that will benefit Cancer Research UK. Hello,
Just give me a minute before hitting your delete button.
Please.
Thanks!
I’d like to begin with a list.
Michael Jackson, Elton John, Status Quo, Nelly Furtado, Avril Lavigne, Michael Bublé, Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, JLS, James Blunt, James Morrison, Joe McElderry, Jon Bon Jovi, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, Mika, Miley Cyrus, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, Take That, Westlife, Evanescence, The Saturdays, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Natasha Bedingfield, Leann Rimes, Katie Melua, Madonna, Annie Lennox, Sting, Emma Bunton, Ronan Keating, Rachel Stevens . . . . . .
. . . . . Band Aid, USA for Africa, etc. etc.
I could have printed page after page. All of these people have performed on or written songs that have been sold to raise money for various charities. The concept of performing and selling music for altruistic reasons is therefore hardly new. However, all of these people managed to sell this music using a well-known name and were therefore already affluent. Let’s add one more band name to the above list:
BLUES ACADEMY
Heard of them?
No, I thought not.
The band does exist though. If you search for their album ‘The Last Laugh’ on iTunes, Amazon Digital Downloads or Napster, you will find it. What’s more, if you purchase it, absolutely all the proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK.
When I say that the band exists, as a band that is true. However, it sadly does not exist with its original lineup. Sadly, drummer, John Fisher lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer three years ago today. He was well aware at the time of recording this album that he had limited time left with us. Despite this, the album is full of well-crafted songs wonderfully performed and is a lasting testament to John’s talent. Nigel Feist: Vocals and Harmonica (Open Harp Surgery, LA Doors) Here’s the puff: Richard Ansell is a wonderful rare gem of a pianist and has surrounded himself with some wonderful musicians in the Blues Academy. I am so delighted that the Blues Academy have made this record and further, that it will help cancer charities. For all these reasons, I would not hesitate in recommending it to you. Jools Holland
Thank you, Jools.
So, here’s the thing. We have an album of original material for sale. All the proceeds go to Cancer Research UK. (Even if you’re abroad, medical research breakthroughs are shared throughout the medical community worldwide). You can buy it from Amazon Digital Downloads, iTunes and Napster. You can also purchase a hard copy (with an extra track) from any of the Cancer Research shops in the County of Kent in the UK.
Finally.
We are not household names (beyond our own households!). All of us are jobbing musicians. We do not have a Max Clifford-like figure to help us promote this album and cause. We just have a product that we believe in and want to share it with as many of you as possible. In doing so, we want to help a cause that is close to our hearts. All of us have been, and continue to be, touched by cancer and we feel that many of you are in the same boat. You are our only advertising and that’s the way we want it. Please therefore, let’s use people power to shift as many of these albums as possible. Buy the album today and forward this message to your address books, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. Buying this album and persuading others to do so would provide a lasting tribute to a fine musician and friend. It may also help offer extended life or even a cure to millions of others in the future.
Many thanks for your time and we hope you enjoy the album,
Richard Ansell
BLUES ACADEMY More info richardansell.com "Popular Gravesend based rock band Contraband UK have now changed their name to avoid confusion with another band who have the name Contraband, they are now called LOS DESPERADOS and can be found at www.losdesperados.co.uk"
We have just received an advance copy of an unusual book on managing people by the musician and business author and speaker called Peter Cook. Peter is also an accomplished musician, having
performed with John Otway, Wilko Johnson
and Altered Images amongst others. He helped
Bill Nelson, leader of 70’s pop art band Be-Bop
Deluxe, who turned down David Bowie for a job as
his guitarist, to sell out his ITV Legend’s concert. His latest ‘album’ is availabe to downlaod by request here to whet your appetite. Curiously titled “Punk Rock People Management”, it takes a critical look at Human Relations and offers some short and straightforward advice on hiring, inspiring and firing staff. In the spirit of punk, Peter has made each chapter just two pages long – ideal for busy people and those who now browse books online. On hearing of the idea that you could read a chapter in less time than it would take to pogo to a Ramones or Linkin Park song – international author and speaker Tom Peters tweeted just four characters to Peter – “DO IT” – That’s economy! Peter offers keynote seminars and more traditional business consultancy without guitars, based on his ideas – you can find out more at THE ACADEMY OF ROCK and HUMAN DYNAMICS. Connect with him at LINKEDIN or read his ROCK’N’ROLL BUSINESS BLOG for regular updates. If you like the book, please fast forward, share and network it with colleagues and connections. It’s absolutely OK to do this as the book is copyright free. A full colour printed book and a KINDLE version are available. Just click on the highlighted links. Hey Chris, How are you doing?
Just thought we'd update you a little bit on what's been going on.
Firstly, the promo for our single ' On My way home' the collaboration with Belgian DJ Producer Mac Monroe, started to go out to relevant DJ's etc this week.
The release is actually out on Oct 10th 2011. And we're looking forward to hearing this one out, and hopefully on the radio too.
We have also shot a performance video at the ' Source Bar' in Maidstone for the song ' Love Hurts'. We shot it in Full HD, but this is a lo res link to the video.. Hope to have the Full HD version online soon.
The drummer in the video, and who is part of our live band, is Paul Davis ( Sugababes, The Alarm ) . Big thanks to our friends Andy Poulastides, Jerry Jobson, and Siobhan Copland for assisting , as well as the management of the Source Bar for opening their doors to us.
We've also been recording of course, and pretty much decided on 12 tracks for the Dream Chasing album! Yah!!
People who have heard it on the listening sessions we've been having at the studio, have been saying really amazing things about it, and say it contains no fillers, and that's the way we like it to be.
We know its the age of the single download, but we'd love people to buy the album as a body of work, rather than cherry picking a couple of tunes, so we are working hard to make sure we deliver a great sounding album that we're extremely proud of. Ben describes it as ' his finest hour' musically, lol.
Well, have a great weekend, and hope to catch up with you soon!
Ben and Kristina xx
Dover Community Radio Dover Community Radio gig?
Sept 2nd - Phantom Power @ Phoenix Railway Club,
In aid of Kent Air Ambulance
DCR Raffle on the night
Advance Tickets Only, details from info@dovercommunityradio.co.uk
Jeff Greene Live Feat. Henry McCullough @ World Famous Silkie's 2011 Bringing back Kent memories of Henry McCullough who spent a year or two playing in local bands in Folkestone in the 70's. From Ballinrobe in Ireland. Featuring Henry (from Wings/Joe Cocker and more). Listen for the familiar guitar sound. Good evening folks, It is with heavy hearts that The Deccas are saddened to say that they are no more. Success appears to be a family trait for Kent family - The Webbs. Inspiration has flowed from Graham Webb to his children. Graham was born with disabilities he has had to overcome whilst he built an outstanding business and bringing up his family to follow their own careers in their chosen direction - Music. 2011 update Leonard Cohen: World Tour 2008-2009 Sting Album Worldwide concerts as the Webb Sisters and major concert tours with artists such as Jamie Cullum, James Morrison and Jason Mraz. www.myspace.com/thewebbsisters www.thewebbsisters.com Bradley Webb Has Played With Blue Man Group, Amy Winehouse, The Webb Sisters, Ben Taylor, Hamish Stuart, Carleen Anderson, Jason Yarde, Jamie Cullum, Gilad Atzmon, Dennis Rollins, John Jorgenson, Tim Neuhaus www.bradleywebb.com www.myspace.com/bradthewebb www.jamiecullum.com Rocco Webb Cerys Matthews (2009) -- The Dash -- Andrea McEwan (European arena tour '08) - musical poet John Hegley- Gary Dunne - Paloma Faith (Sony) - Tallulah Rendall - Amy Winehouse (live work for ‘Frank’ album) - Five O'Clock Heroes (UK tour) - Rex Radio (Kinkane), signed to EMI & B-Unique) - Plastic Heroes - Chris Kahl - The Reflections (UK). www.myspace.com/thumpingtubs Graham Webb MBE You may know that The Webb Sisters are great ‘ambassadors’ for Kent. They have performed over 250 concerts across the world in the past 18 months singing with Leonard Cohen in his World Tour Band. They are the only Brit’s in the band. They are also singing with STING on his new album.
More than a million programmes have been sold and the first few words in the girls biography that the girls insisted on is “The Webb Sisters hail from Kent, England.” At many concerts, Leonard Cohen introduces them as “the sublime Webb Sisters – from Kent, England” Here they are with Leonard laughing as he mentions (20 secs in) that they are from Kent ...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOQzAUV-r1g The girls are great supporters of the Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (KASBAH) – we have a wonderful house in Rochester named after Hattie Webb, Hattie was instrumental in the development of this new service. Barbara Sturgeon had the girls singing on her radio show for KASBAH when they were only aged 9 and 12 !
There will be a concert as a tribute to Crispian St Peters the 60's pop star Crispian, a native of Swanley (Real Name: Robin Peter Smith) rose to fame with his hits "The Pied Piper" and "You Were On My Mind" in the 60's but the rich life of being a Pop Star can be a short one. Crispian continued working in the music business for many years and suffered traumas in his personal life and health problems that finally ended his performing days. Just before he died in 2010
he said that he had nothing left but his very good friends and his music. Gary Silver and Margaret Rose will be performing and a Country & Sixties Band from Crispian's circle & Gambler with Richard Headingly as compere for the night. Scam Emails to musicians offering gigs Read safely about the risk header of scam email
TTL (Training Them Live) is a youth project that runs within
Greenacre
School organising gigs and events for young people to St George's Day
23rd April was named as Saint George's day in 1222 Because this day falls on Holy Saturday, in 2011 , it will move to May 2 Saint George is the patron saint of England. He's popularly identified with England and English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry - but actually he wasn't English at all, he was born in Cappadocia, an area which is now in Turkey and lived in 3rd century AD.
The image of George most familiar to us today, the saint dressed in a white tunic bedecked with a red cross, astride his stallion, and skewering a dragon as he rescues a fair maiden, depends more on a late medieval and Renaissance ideal.
George's reputation grew with the returning crusaders. A miracle appearance, when it was claimed that he appeared to lead crusaders into battle, is recorded in stone over the south door of a church at Fordington in Dorset. This still exists and is the earliest known church in England to be dedicated to Saint George. The Council of Oxford in 1222 named 23rd April Saint George's Day.
From the 14th century Saint George was regarded as a special protector of the English. English soldiers were called to wear "a signe of Saint George" on chest and back. He became, in the popular imagination, English.
Others trace the origin of Saint George and the Dragon to Palestine,where the supposed dragon was controlled by Satan. The creature blocked the city's water supply and would only move if given a virgin sacrifice. Over time, all of the virgins were sacrificed except for the noble's daughter, and even she was sent to quench the castle's thirst. However, Saint George (or Mar Jiryis ) arrived at the last moment on his white horse, striking down the dragon with a spear between its eyes
According to the Golden Legend the narrative of Saint George and the Dragon took place in Silene, Libya. This town had a pond large as a lake where a plague-bearing dragon dwelled who was infecting all the countryside.
To appease the dragon, the people of Silene fed it a sheep every day, and when the sheep failed, they fed it their children, chosen by lottery. It happened that the lot fell on the king's daughter. The king, distraught with grief, told the people they could have all his gold and silver and half of his kingdom if his daughter were spared; the people refused. The townspeople were adamant that she should be delivered to the dragon just as many of their children had been. The daughter was sent out to the lake, decked out as a bride, to be fed to the dragon. Saint George by chance rode past the lake.
The princess, trembling, sought to send him away, but George vowed to remain.The dragon reared out of the lake while they were conversing. Saint George fortified himself with the Sign of the Cross, charged it on horseback with his lance and gave it a grievous wound. Then he called to the princess to throw him her girdle and put it around the dragon's neck. When she did so, the dragon followed the girl like a meek beast on a leash. She and Saint George led the dragon back to the city of Silene, where it terrified the people at its approach.
There appears to be some similarity in the fables and what is going on in Libya in the 21st Century.
It's populace fearing a monster and being fed to the jaws of death. St George's people are coming to the rescue again. In Libya and Afghanistan for example. Some will be maimed and others will die for the cause on behalf of Britain and freedom in the world. The music community can always be counted on to be aware of the suffering of the soldiers and their families which dos not end just because the the fighting is over for them. On St Georges Day 23rd April 2011 Ashford Rocks at The Q Club (Godington House Godington Road Ashford Kent Tn23 1lh 01233 625088) Special Charity Gig - Rock 4 Heroes Coranal + Thumbscrew & The Flicknife Barbers + Know Your Enemy Rock 8pm £5 Solid Silver Sixties Shows in Kent 2011- 26th Anniversary Special
April
Friday 15th - The Leas Folkstone Sunday 17th - The Orchard Dartford
May On 28th March 2011, highly regarded young rock trio, SUPERLUNGS released their single 'Nobody' in advance of
the album of the same name which is scheduled for release 2nd May 2011.
Everything from No More Heroes to Golden Brown to Peaches and beyond is delivered by professional players with years of experience behind them from festivals to European gigs and beyond. This is a band made up of people well known for working the crowd. This isn't just nostalgia though - this a band made up of dedicated Stranglers fans. Pete the guitarist had seen them 21 times by 1990 alone ! When you are dancing and singing along that's when you will know you've just been strangled. No more heroes? Well just for you we will bring them out one more time! http://www.thestranglersbanned.com In aid of promoting the Bluetown Heritage Centre Supper will be served as usual and will be included in the ticket price of £7.50. Doors at 7.00pm and the music will start at about 8.00pm.
The Heritage centre does not serve alcohol but, you can bring your own and they will be serving teas, coffees and soft drinks.
THE BOB DYLAN EXPERIENCE are playing at the Walmer Castle in Deal on Sat 9th April 2011 9pm 
New Venue for Fiddlers Various - KentFolk
KentFolk Fiddlers Various - `Ish - Saskia Tomkins & Brandon Scott Behara 'Ish - an evening of music from Saskia Tomkins - violin, viola, nyckelharpa (Kentish fiddle lass, particularly known for her gypsy-jazz / Eastern European fiddle, also recent Fleadh winner, but this seems to have a contemporary slant) and Brandon Scott Behara - acoustic guitar, banjo, saxophone. Tickets £5 - :07544 915 464 http://www.kentfolk.com/tickets Dr. Beau Webber Map & Directions : Buster Plays Buster Keaton - 20th March 2011 The first set will be just the band playing some standards and the second half will be a screening of a Buster Keaton movie. Buster has produced a brand new score for the movie featuring jazz standards and some lesser known tunes and has arranged the music for the group. They will be performing it live, along with the movie, in real time. Festival4Stars If you can sing or dance, attend a stage school or just perform in the house, then hurry and enter now before it’s too late. Festival4stars is looking for talent from Tonbridge. Past winners include Kelsey Beth Crossley [Scarlett in Emmerdale], Alice Barlow [Rae in Hollyoaks], George Sampson [Winner Britain’s Got Talent, now under contract to Simon Cowell], Faryl Smith [Finalist Britain’s Got Talent and Universal a £2.3 million Record deal], Natalie Grace Sony BMG £1 million record deal [Angelis]. They have all achieved through top advice and direction from the top industry judges at the Festival4stars Finals. Kent's Mandy Ellen School of Performing Arts stormed their way to winning the National Group Dance Finals against strong competition from all corners of the UK and Northern Ireland in 2010. Gabriell Lewis Dodson from London won the National Singing Finals and as a result recorded an amazing track in an E book to be seen worldwide on the festival4stars website. If you are ambitious and have got what it takes enter on Heat 2: 15th May 2011, Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth Regional Finals: 26th June, BIC –Bournemouth International Centre FREE Music for Musicians – Receive FREE Concert Tickets! Equator run world music events in Kent and are running a FREE Music for Musicians incentive scheme exclusively for bands, soloists, artists and performs based in Kent where you can receive FREE tickets for Equators events in exchange for posting Equator events on your social networking pages. All you have to do is post one or more of Equators events on your social network page(s) and invite your friends to receive FREE tickets for the number of your group. It is a great way to support live music in your area and explore different music cultures for FREE! Equator are also interested in doing leaflet exchanges where bands, soloists, artists and performs display our leaflets at yours events in Kent and Equator will display your leaflets at their events in Kent. Equator concerts include Kasai Masai, ShivaNova, Attab Haddad Quintet, Dogan and the Deer Hunters, Robert Maseko and the Congo Beat and The Hut People performing Folk, Jazz, Indian, Flamenco, Middle Eastern and African music. For full programme go to www.equatorfestival.com If you are interested please reply to events@shivanova.co.ukMONEYMAKER Sarah Rayner, the amazingly talented sax player and singer, always knew that one day she would form her own blues band. “I predict Moneymaker are going to make a lot of money! Great Band” “Moneymaker are a good time, sax blowing, riff driven, groove laden rock/blues band with enough light and shade to bake two soufflés. Season
with amounts of judicious volume, well chosen songs and sprinkle with Male
and Female lead vocals and you have all the ingredients for a great night out!" .......... Pete Feenstra MelonHeadMan kick-start 2011 with their new single ‘This Life’ which is already being played on Q radio.
They also play the following live dates: Jan 27 - Cricketers, Canterbury, Kent, Feb 11 - The Good Companions Croydon, Surrey, Mar 10 - Cricketers, Canterbury, Kent, Apr 2 - The Stag Theatre, Plaza Suite Sevenoaks, Kent, Apr 15 - Earls Maidstone, Kent, Jun 18 - Bridge House2 London, Aug 13 - Earls Maidstone, Kent, Dec 9 - Earls Maidstone, Kent "Part Skynyrd, part country, part bluegrass and all moulded into MelonheadMan. The south has risen again!" Xavier Russell - Classic Rock This is their second single to follow the huge success of their debut album The Good & The Bad and retains the bands own brand of boogalizing, highly entertaining, southern rock."Part Skynyrd, part country, part bluegrass and all moulded into MelonheadMan. The south has risen again!" Xavier Russell - Classic Rock The band are blazing a trail through the swamps and mountain country of the UK, singing songs of bad doctors, medicine men, and wild-hearted women that will steal your soul! “They’re f*#*ing awesome!!!!” Larry Love - Alabama 3 The Kent, Essex and Brighton heats of Metal 2 The Masses will be held by Unified Sounds as usual in 2011. Each area can host between 27 and 36 Bands and ALL will be cracking events! Enquiries about the format email m2tm@unifiedsounds.co.uk  If you feel your band is the kind that would fit onto the bill at Bloodstock please apply to take part in Metal 2 The Masses 2011.Please note that Bloodstock have included a host of different genres over the years, the most obvious being heavy metal but the festival has also covered hard rock, industrial and of course all the extreme metal types. Over the past 3 years Unified Sounds have successfully helped the likes of Snakebite, Silent Descent, Splintered Soul, Zocalo, Sanctorum, Silas, O.M.T. Denounce, Cursed As Angels, The Inbreds, SevenYearsDead and Echoes Fall play at Bloodstock. Snakebite went onto play Wacken in 2010. Will you be next? Heats will be based on number of applications with 3 bands per heat supplying 1 winner who will reach a second round and the winner of that going to the finals to be held over the weekend on May 28/29/30. Bands who impress with their efforts over the course of events may also be invited to play the finals and will be given equal chance to impress the Bloodstock reps who choose outright who takes the stage at Bloodstock 2011. A maximum of 10 bands will play the final from each region and a minimum of 1 band going to Bloodstock to play the Unsigned - New Blood Stage with full weekend passes for all members. Have been booked by the British Motorcyclists Federation to play at their
Zena says The editor of Jazz Journal has published a strong review of the new album below, with two orginal tunes plus some funky rearrangements of jazz favourites and a jazzy treatment of a Michael Jackson tune. The carefully crafted music on Zena James’s second album Captivated (Splash Point ZJSPD002) is a reminder of the link if one is needed. In a set of smooth (not so dread a word in these hands), soulful pieces, James, a former University of Surrey languages student and public relations worker raised near Bath, stands vocally exposed yet faultless, creative and compelling over a trio of piano, bass and drums with tenor weaving around and harmonising with her vocals. She manages at once to maintain tenderness and robustness, never dropping a pitch, holding firm on long notes, artfully placing a tasteful vibrato and readily bringing inventive embellishment to familiar melodies, ranging from Human Nature (sung though not written by Michael Jackson), to Stevie Wonder’s I Can Only Be Me, Arlen’s That Old Black Magic and the Killer Joe vibe of Lieber & Stoller’s Some Cats Know. It’s a further measure of her musicality that her own pieces, Captivated and You Move Me, integrate seamlessly into the whole. Above all, at all times her voice connects thanks to a resonant and honest emotional expressiveness that never falters. In a world oversupplied with vocalistes manqués, she is an exceptional local talent that, if this good on record, must be dynamite live, especially if accompanied by a band of such rock solid but undersung ability as this: Rob Taggart (p); Simon Allen (ts); Pat Bettison (elb); Paul Morgan (b); Mike Bradley (d). Icing on the cake is that the set was recorded and produced at Derek Nash’s renowned Clown’s Pocket studio in Bexley, studio expertise handsomely matching that of its clients.... Mark Gilbert.... Jazz Journal
JIMI HENDRIX MURDERED? “NOT IMPROBABLE” SAYS NOEL REDDING...
RELEASED DECEMBER 6TH 2010 The Jimi Hendrix Experience, left you in no doubt that it was exactly that – an experience. A trio of musicians who came together from both sides of the Atlantic and found common ground, fame and for one third of the group not very much fortune. For Noel Redding the bass player in the group the experience was not to be forgotten. Since the death of Hendrix 40 years ago, much has been documented about him and the group. Making a timely appearance is a DVD that is being put out by MNV Discs International, containing a never before seen interview with Noel Redding recorded at his home in Ireland in 1988. “ I had known and been friends with Noel for many years and always found him a very upfront, straightforward guy. We often spoke about doing an interview, he wanted to speak about the band, money, drugs and the death of Hendrix and much more – even speaking about the possibility of Hendrix being murdered. He was on good form that day and wanted to record this for posterity. For those interested in Hendrix, Redding and the history of sixties rock music this rare visual documentary should not be missed. Oh No: 87% of British Musicians Make Less Than £16,000 Annually... Maidstone's First Pop Star BILL KENT (David Kingsman) Honoured on new CD
Whilst singing at The Hazlett Theatre Maidstone on one of the charity shows he was spotted by the Ballroom manager of The Royal Star Hotel who asked Dave if he would like to sing at the Royal Stars next big dance on a Saturday night. The Ronnie Hughes Orchestra, was the resident band. David Kingsman made a big impact with this new Rock n Roll style and was imedietly offered more bookings by Bob Harvey later to become personal Manager of Bill Kent. From now early 1957 young Dave would no longer, be called David Kingsman but by his new name Dave Carrol, just with his guitar he played and sang all over Kent and parts of London Including Maidstone Granada in between films, Suday afternoons, and Saturday mornings.The Ritz, Maidstone plus many other Cinemas and Theatres all over Kent and London. His big break came in 1958a tape was heard, by top London Agent Hyman Zhal of Fosters Agency Piaccadilly Circus, London. He wanted a singer, to replace Terry Dene another young Pop Idol of the day. After the audition at Max Rehearsal rooms, Soho. Hymy Zhal sighned his new boy up. He was sole booking agent for Paul Lincoln who owned The 2 i's, coffee bar and after a great session there with The Denaces, Paul was to become his manager and with Bob Harvey his personal manager. The contract had been put together before any record or TV deals were made. It read as follows: Fosters Agency, Hyman Zhal and Sole Agents. Charm Enterprises - Paul Lincoln Manager. Bob Harvey - Personal manager - 50 percent went to them Dick Roe of Decca Records gave this new exciting singer from Maidstone, Kent, a new name, Bill Kent. plus a Decca recording contract. Years later Dick turned The Beatles down. Bill, was soon in the recordig studios cutting his first record.
At this time 1958 most British Artists covered American Artists songs and rarely given the chance to sing material of the own choosing. Bill started his tour the same time as Buddy Holly and the Crickets. One week, Derby Hippodrome. One week, Middlesborough Empire with Chas McDivett. One week, The Metropolitan, Edgeware Road. On the Old Mother Riley and Kitty Mcshane show. First T.V. appearance on Cool For Cats, with Kent Walton. Another live show, Party on Cool For Cats. Numerous Radio Shows including: In Town Tonight, Town and Country. After tours in Canada and the USA, a failed Marriage to a millionairess Bill Kent came back to England for good and still just out of his teens. Embryon are a looking ahead to an adventurous and exciting few months
Embryon are promoting their self produced Album, 11 tracks of pure rock, combined with skillful musicianship and clever production makes the band extremely proud with the end result of 2 years of hard work and dedication. Next in the Embryon game plan is the release of the first single “CLONE”. The track has been re-mixed and mastered by the producer of the next Depeche Mode album (no name dropping here) and professional video shoot is booked for October. Embryon like all bands need to play in front of bigger audience, the necessity to gig further afield is paramount to the bands plans and as such a French tour is booked for November and tour of the Northern UK is booked for December with Uprise Booking Things are looking good for Embryon, the boys are stoked, fired up and ready to hit the next 3 months running.. Good times will be had by all ……….Ahhh..happy days You can find Embryon on www.myspace.com/embryonrockband
They won their section of Band Quest 2010 girded up their loins and have booked a few gigs to get their music out there again. So keep an eye out for their gigs as they settle down into gigging again.
New UKC student in Regioal Finals of Open Mic UK Open Mic UK 2010 is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material. One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eye is soon to be a Kent local talent, Caz, now competing for a place in the National Final at the O2 in London and the chance to grab a break through recording contract. Thousands of hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. But it was Caroline who wowed the panel, with one of her own compositions, and has now been given an opportunity to prove that she is the best on the Mic in the region. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final. “Caz” will be starting at University of Kent on 19th September and looks forward to meeting local musicians and performing in the area. Can You Help The Pilgrim Hospices If you can help please contact:-
Karen Kenward Regional Fundraising Manager Pilgrims Hospice Ramsgate Road Margate Kent CT9 4AD REGGAE PIRATE RAIDED On Tuesday 20 July 2010, a warrant was executed by Southwark Trading Standards, assisted by the Police and BPI, on an address in SE London. Astronomical possibilities Kent Artist Robert Jarvis is currently short-listed for 2010 New Music Award for a proposed sound installation for Armagh Observatory, in Northern Ireland. The work aims to draw from the patterning of the stars in the sky and their apparent movement around Celestial North Pole to create a day-long musical score which will play on a loop in synchronisation with the rotation of the earth. The idea is that the composition will create a musical connection between listener and the wider universe as well as provide a novel way of thinking about astronomical matters. (Pass this on to ALL your friends who may find this information useful) so you pay at least £400 per band to play in front of other bands and their friends OK?, sounds like PAY to PLAY at its worst here .. what do you think? this SUCKS just like all the other pay to play scams and Competitions out there, so if you are offered to play a festival and then asked to sell at least tickets £40 quid each and the more you sell the higher up the headline you go, great incentive yeah trouble is you could sell 200 and then play in front of all your own fans as all the other people left as they were totally sick of listening to bands they are totally not into and frozen stiff as it is almost November. What do you do? SAY NO to PAY to PLAY... simples, if they want you to sell the tickets for any gig or festival you know its NOT WORTH PLAYING IT. They make a massive PAY to PLAY fortune and you get to play another fake gig in front of your friends, fans and family members . the good thing is you get to camp in a field at the end of October so take your waterproofs and loads of jumpers and waste your time once again watching loads of bands that have to pay to get to play a little festival of unsigned bands. Shudder at the thought of it, no decent bands would pay to do this, WOULD THEY ? THIS HAS TO STOP NOW.. MAKE A STAND NOW and things may just get better... its your future, your music industry, only you van change it. Any information to report on any other scams or crap promoters then send them in and lets start and clean up things to help you lot get ahead. jon@ukbands.net It is with great personal sadness we have to report the death of Crispian St Peters the 60's International Pop Star CRISPIAN ST.PETERS (Robin PeterSmith) RIP 5th April 1939 to 8th June 2010 Crispian St. Peters the 60’s Pop Star passed away today 8th June 2010 aged 71 after a series of illnesses that kept him chair bound and unable to continue the music career he so loved for over 50 years.
He was signed by Decca in 1965 who released his single 'At This Moment' bringing TV appearances that eventually and inevitably lead to fame with Top Ten hits records 'You Were On My Mind' in 1965 and 'Pied Piper' which made No.1 in Canada in 1966, and many other recordings which are still intensely played worldwide. Crispian’s astounding fame and unbelievable talent spread around the world, where he was met by screaming fans in every country he visited. His self penned songs were written with true emotion and when performing he sang with such feeling and a natural professionalism that left his audiences wanting more, unable to believe the overwhelming talent and charisma that oozed from this remarkable man with the wonderful voice. Crispian was loved, cherished and admired by anyone and everyone fortunate enough to meet him. To know him a pleasure, to hear him sing an experience of a lifetime. He spent his whole life dedicated to his love of music. He travelled the world performing and entertaining on many radio and television shows, continually writing new songs, many still not heard by the public. In 2001 Due to worsening health problems Crispian officially retired, his last major public performance was in 1999 with the Fortunes at Dartford Over the years Crispian suffered 3 nervous breakdowns, a divorce, a major stroke, Pneumonia and then Emphysema. In a conversation with his record company in 2010 as chirpy as usual he said “ I have just come out of hospital again, I am on permanent oxygen and can’t walk. The good news is though, I have given up smoking those big cigars”. . The Pied Piper was originally written by Steve Dubof and Artie Kornfeld who is also known as the music
promoter and Father of the Woodstock Festival. Artie says “I co-wrote this song. Our version cracked the Top 100 on Billboard
and Cash Box, but Crispian St. Peters had a number 4 smash with our song in
1966”. John Lennon told him “Pied Piper, that’s one of my favourite
songs”  Crispian
St Peters and Old Crow finished their last album in 1993. It was eventually
fully released on Red Admiral Records in September 2009 – as “Night Sessions
Vol.1”
Old Crow, was formed
over 30 years ago. The name was thought of by Crispian’s steel guitar player,
the late Gordon Huntley, with the help of bass player George Plummer,
Gordon was also a man of fame and talent who performed and recorded with many
of the most famous American country singers, his name can be seen in the Hall
of Fame at Nashville. Old Crow worked well together as one unit under the guidance and influence of the master - Crispian St.Peters. The man they loved and admired. When Crispian was forced to retire from regular performance due to a stroke in late 1993, the band carried on as Old Crow, never allowing the audience to forget that they were Crispian’s band. Although Crispian could no longer play guitar or perform on stage he was still their leader in every way. One happy unit of friends and family of long standing, they didn’t just work together they mixed as close friends in their social lives. Margaret Rose first met Crispian and became a close friend in 1983, when she hired him and his band for a venue that she and Brian Star were promoting. She then enjoyed trying to promote Crispian in other venues and various other ways. When Crispian found out she could also sing, after hearing some recordings, he encouraged her to sing duets with him and eventually solo, so she was now part of the band. Crispian has been her rock throughout her career and is the reason she is still singing today. She has also written and recorded a few songs that have been played on radio in USA and the Continent. Margaret Rose is now performing as the 'Silver Rose' duo, with her son-in-law, Gary Silver, but continued to work for and with Crispian in both his professional and private life. Mike Ford joined Old Crow playing bass in 1984, but he was no stranger to Crispian St.Peters as they had been friends since school days. Mike was also with one of Crispian’s old bands called The Wheels. His knowledge and expertise of music and arranging has been welcomed in the recording studio. Although he is now retired from gigging he stayed involved. Mike played bass, keyboards and helped Crispian with arranging when in the studio. He also makes backing tracks for Silver Rose. Recently he has arranged and recorded new songs for Margaret Rose and Gary Silver that were written by Crispian St.Peters. Peter Salisbury - the drummer joined the band in 1984. He had previously played with other well-known artists and bands. Although he has now retired he continued to be involved in the music of the other members and takes an active part in the recordings, He was always the joker of the band, with a funny story or a joke to keep everyone happy. Besides playing the drums with the band he also sang top harmomies. Peter loves to reminisce about the good old days remembering the good times they all had with Crispian. Brian Star first met Crispian in 1983, as previously mentioned. He would help Margaret and
Crispian with any promotional work, travelling arrangements and any kind of
behind the scene necessities. He enjoyed supporting the band and with a little
encouragement would get up on stage and give a couple of songs. As the years
went on his appearances on stage became more regular and he became another
member of the band. He performs, as the duo Pop'N'Stuff with is brother
Richard. When Crispian was indisposed after his stroke Gary was thrown in at the deep end and fronted the band with the help of Margaret and Brian. With Fond Memories Chris Ashman Red Admiral Records LLP Text Links and images at webpage http://www.redadmiralrecords.com/Crispian%20St%20Peters/ We have had various calls this week reference winners and runners up of Britain's Got Talent Spellbound are not from, Brookland Nr. Ashford Kent but Brooklands College, Ashford Campus Weybridge
Surrey. Training Them Live are planning to create an amazing Music Centre in Medway. 2010 We are going to include rehearsal rooms, recording suites, conference facilities, a cafe and much more...... We want it to be designed around the needs of the musicians, producers, engineers and sound creators that want to use it. The Survey takes 5 minutes to complete and will help us to build it how you want it. Please forward this link to anyone of any age that you think might be able to help. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trainingthemlive Many thanks Hi Please help! I would like to report some stolen equipment, which may be offered for sale quite quickly. This equipment is vital for my work with Think Floyd, and I need to recover it or replace it urgently. Recovery is preferred, since keyboard patches are unique, and the Strat guitar is customised. If you can spread the work by forwarding this email, please do, although I know it is unlikely we'll catch the thieves.  1. Fender Strat, Black, Black pickguard, Gold LACE pickups, maple neck (fitted as a replacement but has correct Fender decals on the headstock which had not been applied when the picture was taken), metal roller nut (slight chip in the neck at the nut). The backplate has been removed, exposing the trem springs. This instrument was in a plain black fur lined case, not a Fender case. Originally purchased second-hand.
2. Line6 Variax 700 electric, red, in a Gator hard case. This guitar was originally bought from Andertons. Nothing easily identifiable about it, other than the serial number dates from the time of purchase...
 3. Clavia Nord Electro 3-73. Stolen in a full flight case, made by Castle Cases. Case looks like this: Castle Cases badge is affixed to the case. 4. Korg MS2000B, also in a case by Castle Cases as above (but half the width of course). 5. Mackie CFX12 Mixer. A bit gig-battered, some faders a little bent. Not taken in a case. These were all stolen from my converted garage last night. They are vital to my work of course. If you are offered any of these items, or anything that appears similar, please informt he Police and then contact me. Many thanks. Regards Robert Gerrard THINK FLOYD 07979 904141 01795 877577robert@futureperfect.co.uk The English Football World Cup Team At The African World Cup 2010 Gets A Kick From Behind By UK Artists
As World Cup Fever and South Africa is about to take front stage in the media and football fans hearts and minds, UK artists and writers are taking up the challenge to create great musical themes to support their respective country and teams. With no official FIFA supported release announced Red Admiral Records are releasing singles and videos to get behind England with new World Cup music. Email: info@redadmiralrecords.com ‘People Who Are Dead And Don’t know that They Are’
There are those in Northern Shires who have recognised the brilliance of our Kent lad and his cohorts from Sussex as there has been a review - Saved me a load of time. See Below - ‘People Who Are Dead And Don’t know that They Are’ From the stuttering faux-funk of opener ‘Carnival of hearts’ this hypnotic record draws you into a netherworld of poisoned dreams and half-remembered nightmares; the effect is akin to someone obsessively turning the radio dial in some acid rain-drenched dystopia of a futuristic film noir but failing to find anything to soothe the troubled soul. The theme of modern society’s shiny facade, diverting us from the human cesspit that festers beneath, is not a new one but has rarely been so convincingly executed. Stylistically diverse, lyrically blade-sharp and peppered with voices – some muttering, some incantory, some cheering and some in the form of eerie, ethereal backing vocals, the album is infused with a highly invective soundwash. Throughout, Jack Pound sings/talks like a man who’s really lived the life and Colin Gibson’s arrangements would flummox musicians half his age, but who exactly is Cole Hammer -The man from paranormal? Their first Album ‘Domestic Bliss’ was merely excellent, this is truly exceptional. Sleep well children.
The club started in 1990 to cheer up people in the 1st recession and is now one of the longest running comedy clubs in the country, firmly established on the comedy circuit as being at the cutting edge of Stand Up Comedy in Kent. Admission is still free. Many well known comedians on the circuit started their careers at the club. The first act was a musical comedy duo featuring a talented Bill Bailey. Peter and Carol Henn who run the Club said In April 2010 Pete and Carol are also celebrated 25 years in the pub and also have put on live music all that time. The Walnut Tree, Clubbing With Mood Reaction 2010 Kent based duo No Comebacks have been recording with PJ Proby  Brain child of Mark Dean and Johnny Podd No Comebacks are Yodelling Techno Cowboys they play "Dance Music of Yester Year for the Dancers of Today" Mark is Drummer/Teacher/Lecturer on (the History of Rock n' Roll), Session Man. Staff member of Kent Music School U.K. Member of Hit recording Band "VANITY FARE", hits include Hitching A Ride & Early In The Morning.
"P.J. Proby flexing his vocal talents is Ghost Riders In The Sky. This simply marvellous version seems to merge the two worlds of 1930s country and western and 2000s mainstream Nashville to form a rousing finale to this offbeat yet stupendous album". Success for Publican's Listen Up! campaign as government launches consultation to alter Licensing Act Plans to offer an exemption to pubs hosting music for 100 people or less have been confirmed by the government. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched a consultation last week on plans to alter the Licensing Act, claiming will make it easier for small venues to host live music. The announcement follows huge pressure from live music campaigners and The Publican, in the form of the Listen Up! campaign. Licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe said: “Going to see a band, musician or singer is a very important part of many people’s lives and we’re keen to do what we can to support audiences and musicians.” However Sutcliffe warned the exemption could be revoked at a pub if there had been problems with noise, nuisance or disorder. And if the exemption becomes law it would only apply to indoor performances between 8am and 11pm. Residents and authorities such as the police would also have the power to call for an exemption to be revoked. Martin Rawlings, director of pub and leisure at the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) said: “The BBPA welcomes any measures that can help pubs overcome existing barriers to putting on live music, helping aspiring and established musicians to reach audiences while at the same time boosting business, particularly during these difficult economic times.” The consultation is available at: www.culture.gov.uk The Value of Music in Pubs The sample (500 outlets) was specially created to provide a robust and broad cross section of venue and tenure types with a broad geographical spread. Key Findings (ROI analysis) George Sketcher R.I.P George was attacked by cancer some years ago and fought bravely. He regretted the loss of contact with many of his friends when moving from Dover to Southampton, so I am sure he would like me to pass this message on. His history and many achievements are on my Kent Band History site - Kent MusicBiz http://www.kentgigs.com/musicbiz/People.html#George%20Sketcher Trade union the GMB is writing to 37,000 publicans urging them to join it and vote in a ballot over industrial action it says will be a 'strike' at tenanted pub companies such as Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns. The GMB is to 'seek a mandate for official industrial action', which it hopes will achieve 'very substantial cuts in wholesale prices and a resolution to a wide range of grievances experienced by the tied tenants'. Meanwhile a protest is planned this Thursday at The Globe pub in Letchworth, which two months ago was named the most improved pub in North Hertfordshire by CAMRA. Tenants Brian and Alison Forgie have been given ten days to quit by Punch. The couple, backed by anti-pubco group Pub Revolution, say they are being treated harshly by Punch for buying beer off-tie just once, and will refuse to leave the pub.” – Daily Mai BLUES BUSINESS "On Top of the World" Himalayan Blues Festival, Kathmandu, Nepal – 7th to 11th October 09 Thanks to the worldwide web we got an email "out of the blue" last year asking if we Blues Business wanted to play a blues festival in Kathmandu. Well Blues Business based in sleepy old Sussex usual venues are pubs, clubs, occasional festival in Southeast England. So initial thought that this "invite" was a hoax (Blues in Nepal?) but a year on & another invite - hey it had to be done, one on life’s CV. So websites checked, exchange of emails & a couple of International telephone calls later off to Kathmandu.Not all the usual guys in the band were able to make the trip so core of the band, Paul Burris (guitarist) my brother & me on bass plus drummer Clive Layton with Alan Rea on keyboards made up the band. With guitars supplied by Hutchins guitars we arrived Tuesday 6th Oct. in Kathmandu staying in a swish hotel Dwarikas (a World heritage site) arranged by the organisers. This place was an oasis of calm in what is a very hectic city. The Himalayan Blues Festival is a series of gigs over the five days at different, sometimes very different venues, with local bands laying plus world-wide musicians from USA, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, India & us Blues Business the first UK band to play this festival. Gigs started Wednesday night for us playing to a ticketed audience of 100 at the Fusion bar (a real Blues Bar, see photo) in our hotel. There was also other gigs around town in other bars, a good start. Thursday we had a night off but went to watch the other bands at Paten museum an outside gig in courtyard of a temple, wow. Catching Mike Gardner band (from New Zealand) an acoustic roots outfit, Knike a "rock chic" (from Oz) as trio plus a number of local bands. Then went on to a Radison bar were a young Indian band Parachute XVI were playing high-energy stuff. Friday night all the bands played short showcase sets at another outside venue called the Garden of Dreams & yes this was a real exotic place. This gig sponsored by US embassy with an upmarket crowd of about three hundred. Some nice down-home blues slide from a USA bluesman Austin Walkin Cane. A super guitarist Knut Reiersrud from Norway who did a good job despite the power cuts – the power goes down on a regular basis as the demand at night goes up. Another solo guitarist Jimi Hocking from Oz who rocked the joint like he was a full band. Plus sets by us & all the local bands. Saturday night at club 1905 was a very different venue. Again outside, as this time of year is when the weather is at it’s best, monsoon finished & daytime temperatures in the mid twenties. 1905 was a "smokey" rocking joint with a very big young crowd who were out for a good time. All the electric bands played this gig & we Blues Business closed out the evening/morning with a everybody joining us for a jamb. Sunday mid-day came round quick with Blues Business & Jimi Hocking doing a workshop for the local Music College with a good crowd who wanted to know more about & how to play the blues. Sunday night we played a real cool rooftop bar Tamas in the old hippie district of Kathmandu, again a few problems with power cuts but a good chilled crowd. Then went on to a jam with local bands going on in adjacent bar. Monday morning the 12th flight home - So for us the band four gigs, couple of jams & one workshop in a short week, not a lot of sleep plus a few drinks but hey you only young once. So if you fancy some music & most of it was blues from a very diverse set of musicians to a knowledgeable again very diverse audience in a location that is very different with plus maybe a trip up country outside Kathmandu or stay on a while after the festival for the Elephant polo, then check out their website www.himalayanblues.com. Also available will be a DVD of the whole festival being produced by a New Zealand filmmaker. The band will have copies for sale later this year, contact us through our website www.blues-business.co.uk For us the Blues Business guys that went it was a great experience from a very friendly & hospitable crowd, only downside being we had to play "Mustang Sally" to cover our bar bill – that ain’t the Blues! Alan Burris (BLUES BUSINESS Bassman/Manager) Oct-09
Kent drummers in Guinness World Record attempt PHIL WILSON lives in Rochester and has played with a number of bands including Brian Poole, Screaming Lord Sutch, Brian Connolly’s Sweet, Les Gray’s MUD, Edison Lighthouse, MUD II and The Sharpee's. Phil, a professional musician for more than 30 years and a regular on the medway music scene, is taking part in Stick it to MS, which will bring together more than 600 drummers under one roof at the National Indoor Arena. If you want to help Phil raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis, you can donate at http://www.justgiving.com/philawilson www.stickittoms.com MATT GIBSON is a founder member of Maidstone band The Soundcasters. He started drumming aged 13 and is also an ex Team GB gymnast. He is currently a year 14 pupil at Valley Park School in Maidstone Matt (18) a pupil at Valley Park School in Maidstone is taking part in Stick it to MS, which will bring together more than 600 drummers under one roof at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. The world record attempt, which takes place next week, aims to raise thousands of pounds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Although there will be 600 drummers taking part, Matt is honoured to have been selected for one of just 50 VIP places, which means he'll be keeping the beat with a number of celebrity drummers including Don Powell from Slade and former Status Quo drummer John Coghlan Contact:For further information, interviews, and photographs, contact  Special recording deal at John Orams Analogue Barn recording studio in Kent John Oram, known as an Analogue EQ pioneer for many years, celebrates 44 years in the recording industry this year and is proud to open this facility commercially in Kent to provide the highest standards of audio recording Ron Trueman-Border and The Perfect Strangers Firstly a big thanks to those who have been coming along to Ron's and The Perfect Stranger gigs, from near and far. It's always a delight to see friendly faces including some we hadn't seen for a while, last month .... you know who you are !! There have been a number of re-schedulings over the past few weeks so for regular up-dates please check Ron's main web-site which is the most accurate www.rontruemanborder.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/wwwrontruemanbordercouk The Ronnies - Old Originals EP Maidstone Band 'The Ronnies' released their new EP upon the world in April with 4 original tracks celebrating the good time Rock and Roll era reminiscent of The Faces and early Rod Stewart. A damned good listen, this will go in our private collection and will certainly be played next time we go on the air with the Local Band Show on Romney Marsh FM.
The Ronnies live, create a good time rockin' feast of boozy rock and roll numbers by The Small Faces, The Faces and The Rolling Stones.Inspired by the music of Ronnie Lane & Ronnie Wood, The Two Ronnies started to perform on the Kent and London circuit in 2003 steadily building a reputation as a fun loving, crowd pleasing bunch of solid geezers. With a new singer, the band now have a 6 piece line-up: Lead vocalist, 2 Guitars, Keyboards, Bass & Drums. One thing for sure at least, is that you will know the songs and words at The Ronnies gigs - Don't sing to loudly. Oyster Girls and Hovelling Boys Oyster Girls and Hovelling Boys is our third compilation of folk songs from and about Kent. Like the previous two, Keys of Canterbury and Apples, cherries, hops and women, it contains a mixture of very old traditional songs and some recently composed songs. If there is any slight difference in the material it is that whereas much of the material on the previous albums was about specifically Kentish subjects, this time there is a predominance of general folk songs and ballads which are known throughout the English speaking world but in versions which were collected in Kent; The Dark Eyed Sailor, A Sailor Cut Down in His Prime, Love Is Pleasing. That said the album is topped and tailed on the north Kent coast with the Oyster Girl and the Whitstable May Song and both Bob and Marian contribute songs about hops. By chance the majority of the songs in this set were collected by Francis Collinson, a BBC radio producer in the 1950s, who came upon a few songs by chance and then made it his life’s work to find as much more material as he could. The ’cast’ on this CD has the same core as the previous ones, Pete Castle, Andy Turner, and Bob Kenward, but this time they are joined by The Millen Family from the Bethersden area who have been singing their songs for generations, Marian Button from Ashford who has built up a fine reputation around the Kent folk clubs and national festival scene and local poet Dave Mason who contributes his take on a typical folk song lyric. The full programme is:
Oyster Girls & Hovelling Boys is available priced at £10.00 (£12.00 inc. p&p) online from Alan and Pete Castle Tenterden Folk Festival Hi, My name is Jack Long, and in 1974/5 I arranged and produced an album of George Gilbert's music at Vortex Studios, Hollingbourne. The Album, I believe, was entitled "Flows Medway Softly", and consisted entirely of some brilliant Medway-inspired songs, all written by George, of course. I used my regular musicians and singers at the time - including Trevor Brice from "Vanity Fare", who sang most of the lead vocals. Unfortunately, I have a problem: my last remaining copy of this classic album and the original 15ips master tapes, have been stolen. How can I get an appeal out to the Kentish folk-lovers who may still have a copy of this album, and who might be kind enough to make a copy of it for me, or let me borrow it long enough to make my own digital version? I really would be most grateful for your help on this one. Sincerely, Jack Long. STUDIO OFFERS UK’S FIRST INTEREST FREE LOANS FOR RECORDING Musicians are set to benefit by up to £5000 to put towards release quality recordings, thanks to Astar Studios, the UK’s first professional recording studio to offer loans for recording purposes. What’s even better is the loans are interest free for up to 2 years! Located in Heywood, Lancashire, Astar Studios, boasts the latest state-of-the-art digital control room technology, a large serious-sounding live room, a relaxing chill-out area and excellent nearby residential facilities. The studio opened in April of last year and has been custom built to meet the growing demands of today’s flourishing new independent music scene comprising self-contained artists, managers and labels looking to engage directly with the market. Astar Studios is owned by internationally signed writer/producer Andy Ross (Clippers, Barcelona). The studio combines stunning acoustic design with breakthrough affordability for hi-end recording, plus support to take projects all the way, using key associates with a wealth of creative new media talent and music industry experience. For projects needing session players, Astar draws upon some of the UK’s finest musicians. Since the studio opened, Andy Ross has been flat out writing for and producing an eclectic mix of projects including six back to back albums, for independent and major cover mount release. The 0% APR loans exclusively available from Astar Studios are being provided by the Musical Instrument Finance Company (MIFCO) who last year launched the ‘Take It Away’ scheme to purchase musical instruments, backed by the Arts Council and Music Industries Association. It was after hearing about this scheme that Astar Studios contacted MIFCO with the idea to enable interest free loans for recordings. Astar’s Andy Ross explains, “Thanks to advances in recording technology and the internet, the digital revolution and inclusion of downloads towards the charts has created a level playing field for today’s savvy musicians. This in turn has led to the need to create a new generation of recording studio that delivers outstanding recordings at a realistic, commercially viable cost for both the independent sector and majors who have needed to become more budget conscious. Getting any type of credit has always been extremely difficult for musicians, so the opportunity to offer interest free finance for recording services sits well with Astar’s philosophy to empower artists with the best possible recordings, visuals and business plan to get them noticed. The loans can be taken out by the artist directly or on their behalf by a manager, family member or friend. Hopefully this will open the door for many artists and bands to make the record they always dreamed of and spread costs of promotion and gigging.” Astar Studios is a member of the Association of Professional Recording Services. A BAND on the brink of stardom and another whose fame is still remembered 40 years on came together to compare notes on the music business. The Zephyrs, a band with a massive following around Maidstone in the 1960s, and Billy Wears Dresses, who have just released their first single, were brought together as a result of an article in The Way We Were. Ian Snowball, drummer with Billy Wears Dresses, was delighted to see his uncle, Zephyrs' lead guitarist Eric Snowball, in action in photographs featured in the Kent Messenger last month, playing in the Royal Star Hotel, Maidstone. Costumes Two other members of The Zephyrs were unable to be present - guitarist Allan Flood and drummer Maurice Reynolds. Costumes were just one of the many talking points. The Zephyrs all wore smart, shiny green, and later blue, suits on stage, while Billy Wears Dresses wear a variety of clothes, the highlight being a fluffy blue top singer Nick got his sister to make for him when he was 16, in homage to his hero Captain Sensible, the founder of The Damned. Names too, proved ice breakers. It was Eric who thought up the name The Zephyrs. He said: "I just used to work on them and thought it was a good name. Then I found something with logos with Zs on and put them on our stuff." Billy Wears Dresses' memorable logo of a man in fishnets, boots and with a can of lager, was dreamt up by Nick to show, not a man in drag, but a man who looks like he's wearing a dress for a dare. Venues, however, prove more elusive for bands today, according to Paul. "There aren't the venues like there were and people don't go out as much." But reaching an audience these days is easier, thanks to one invention not even dreamt of when The Zephyrs were playing to packed halls - the internet. Nick said: "It is different these days. The music industry is getting used to a new way of working. If a young person gets a CD they say now "you've wasted your money". It's all about downloads." The group have their own website, kept by Mark Lawrence and Chris Harvey, in charge of their PR, while The Zephyrs' main publicity machine was their very own yellow ambulance - an eyecatching band bus they travelled around in. But neither were in it for the money. Eric said: "I have never been out of the music business since then. We had some good times. We didn't do it for the money. We played at every village hall there was," adding: "I got hit on the head with a bottle once, but I survived." Norman said: "There used to be the odd skirmish. We weren't so much a recording band; we were a good live band. We were good with the crowd, that's how we built up a following." Billy Wears Dresses' burgeoning following include the Billyettes, who try to get to most gigs, and the Billywatchers, but fans can also see them online. They have filmed a video, to support their single, Derek Don't Deliver, with help from media arts students at Canterbury University. Remembered Nick said: "I think we aim to write songs that are remembered. If we play something that people enjoy, then that's great." Band-mate Martin added: "If we're having a good time then other people do. If you're happy then that comes across in the music; it's infectious." Nick said: "Paul said the other day that we're too old to write about how our girlfriends have dumped us and to complain about the music industry. We just like writing songs about things that have happened to us." Ian, who bought his first drum kit from Eric with wages he got from delivering the KM Extra, added: "There's nothing better than doing something you enjoy." Another member of the Snowball family, Ian's father Alan, was also connected to The Zephyrs, playing drums when drummer Maurice broke his arm. Mirkwood - Collectors vinyl album c1973 now released on CD in UK and in Germany in September, Red Admiral Records has also released the album as downloads on Amazon and iTunes with more worldwide download downloads sites to follow.. Jack Castle guitarist and vocalist with Mirkwood through the years has also released his life album "The Line" on Red Admiral Records downloads available now. RELEASE - PURE HARDCORE - MIXED BY AUDIO JUNKIE & STYLUS
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Thursday 23rd February 2012
The Stranglers are pleased to announce a full UK tour in March 2012, the band have been busy in the studio writing and recording their seventeenth studio album which is due for release next year.
Dave Lee (Dave Legge) passed away mid January 2012 after a short illness that forced him to pull out of the next Cinderella production at the Marlowe Theatre.
Tom has been performing solo shows up and down the country for the last 2 years showcasing his original material to sellout audiences.
Tribute Concert To Crispian St. Peters now SOLD OUT
MATURE HELPER / 4th MEMBER WANTED 
Dave Berry , Chris Farlowe , Wayne Fontana , Terry Sylvester ( formerly of The Hollies ) all backed by Vanity Fare and Very Special Guests The Merseybeats
The Plough & Harrow
(Upstairs Function Room) 
Lead singer and band svengali is Simon Savage. A blur of creative energy, who's creative sinews have stretched in the past from organising raves at out of town MP's houses in the 90's through to interviewing some of the music worlds best known names for a video company. His true passion is fronting MelonHeadMan. Up front, low, down and dirty is where you will find Savage as he leads his band through every incendiary live set. Martial arts expert Rob Landau on the drums and Tim Farmer on bass provide a solid foundation to lie back and groove. On rhythm guitars, you’ll find Ted Rogers a menacing tree surgeon, but a charmer at heart. Adding a bit of frost, a sprinkle of sparkle, that’ll be young Sam Woods on the ivories and Melody on backing vocals. MelonHeadMan brought their storming set to London when they headlined Southern Live at the 100 Club in March 2010.
show at the East of England Showground Peterborough, UK on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00am - Sunday May 15 at 5:00pm 
Fifty years ago Lonnie Donegan released the record that was to become his biggest hit; 
First spotted, by local Band Leader, Roy Jones, Dave sang at several of Roys bookings during the Band's breaks. He later Joined, Maidstone's Variety Time Revue. Sang in Prisons, Hospitals, and other charity workplaces. 
"The Prettiest Girl In School - flip side "Hasty Words". F. 10975. 
When they leave their base camp of Ashford in Kent, Embryon are dazzling audiences with their compositions of hard , guitar laden riff rock spliced with soaring anthemic vocal lines. Even the “man at the back” is encapsulated by the spectrum of sound that comes crashing out of the PA
The Grafters an indie rock band from Medway towns are up and running again now, they have been away too long! 
Caz – Caroline Turner-Gould from High Wycombe has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with the other most impressive acts, Caz has made it through to the Regional Finals and will now be performing at the live stages of Open Mic UK 2010. 
We knew something was in the air when we received the famous monotone Chrismas card from Jack Pound this year exposing his frame to those who would have rather seen Santa stripped of his beard. 
Back In The Saddle Again ..No Comebacks with special guest PJ Proby...
Always good to hear songs with a local touch, 'Farleigh Lane' is an ode to living, loving and drinking in the country in East Farleigh, not far from some great music pubs the lads are known to frequent. 
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