Klezmer-ish - 'Dusty Road' New Album Tour ***Booking Now for 2020

KLEZMER-ish - 'Dusty Road' New Album Tour \*\*\*Booking Now for 2020 Festivals plus dates May/June/July 2020\*\*\* From rip-roaring klezmer and dynam

KLEZMER-ish - 'Dusty Road' New Album Tour ***Booking Now for 2020 Festivals plus dates May/June/July 2020*** New album out on World Music Network Record Label From rip-roaring klezmer and dynamic tango, to their self-penned gypsy- jazz, Klezmer-ish bring a trademark twist to whatever genre takes their fancy. Drawing inspiration from the music of bygone travellers. Four incredibly outward-looking classically trained musicians who met whilst playing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Their fittingly titled new album ‘Dusty Road’ sees the band freeing themselves from the "shackles" of the rigid hierarchy of the orchestra as they explore the music of immigrants from various cultural backgrounds who left their homelands in pursuit of a better life. As their name implies, Klezmer-ish cannot simply be pigeonholed as a straight-ahead Klezmer act, but rather a band with an incredibly diverse and forever expanding repertoire, built up over the three years that they've been performing. Bound together in the true spirit of intercultural exchange, their music is always on the move, like the travelling peoples that it reflects. As Connie, the bands accordionist and violinist, points out, "These peoples took their musical traditions with them and as much as they influenced the music scene wherever they settled, so was their music influenced by the cultures they encountered in their new-found homes. Klezmer music of Jewish immigrants, tangos by Piazzolla (who grew up in Argentina as a son of Italian immigrants) or the gypsy jazz of Stéphane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt (the fantastic collaboration of a classically trained French/Italian violinist with a self-taught gypsy guitarist) are all examples of amazing musical fusions." CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Klezmer-ish (new album out on World Music Network in 2020) Like their music, the band's approach is incredibly flexible and democratic, as guitarist and vocalist Rob acknowledges, "We all play equal parts in the quartet. No one is purely accompaniment or the main voice, but we constantly swap roles. Even Marcel on the bass very often takes the leading part and plays the melody rather than just sticking to the bass line as you would expect. This certainly introduces an unusual sound world." It's an approach very much in evidence on the classic album opener 'Klezmer's Freilach' where the band bring in and out of focus each instrumental element to the music. This gives the music a fluidity and constantly changing dynamism unto its own, as the album takes you on a wide-ranging journey of musical styles from Klezmer, tango, gypsy- jazz and beyond. What makes Klezmer-ish so special is their passion for exploring exciting new areas whilst retaining the grounded excellence of their rigorous training as classical musicians. The band however play with a palpable sense of freedom and are not aiming for perfect renditions of the originals or trying to play in an 'authentic' style, but rather to tailor these pieces to their own personal taste and give them their own unique twist. Whether it be the re- interpreting of tango pieces 'Volver' and 'Kicho' by the genres most famous sons Carlos Gardel and Astor Piazzolla, or letting loose on multi- instrumentalist Rob's two self-penned gypsy- jazz inspired compositions 'September Sun' and 'Dusty Road', their approach is always true and respectful to the genre whilst at the same time offering a distinctly fresh approach. From the deeply moving Hebrew song by Shem Tov Levi 'Amud Ha'Esh', which was used for the documentary television series of the Israel Broadcasting Authority "Pillar Of Fire" in 1981, to the greatly contrasting Romanian tunes 'Pendelasul Fetelor' and 'Doina And Street Melody', this collection of a dozen pieces demonstrates the bands outward looking approach and desire to challenge themselves outside of the hierarchical structure and strict rules of the symphony orchestra. In the words of the band "There is no such thing with Klezmer- ish. No boss! All equals. No rules or regulations. It is all led by the music, and by the mutual respect we have for each other's talent." CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO For all booking enquiries and details on availability please contact: 11 / 23 / 24 / 25 MAY 7 / 8 JUNE 15 JUNE - 6 JULY 13 / 18 / 27 - 31 JULY 1 - 25 + 29 / 30 AUGUST GAIL COOKE LAUGHING DOG MUSIC gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk Click here for LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here for KLEZMER-ISH Klezmer-ish

New Live Album by King King

New Live Album We are delighted to announce our Deluxe Edition 3-disc set, available now to pre-order at Amazon.co.uk, includes two CDs that captures the live energy of the sold-out hometown concert at the O2 ABC in Glasgow on 14th May 2016, plus a bonus DVD film of us performing to a capacity crowd at the Holmfirth Picturedrome on 13th April 2016. Click below to watch the live version of 'Waking Up': Classic Rock Magazine broke the news, and Alan said: "We are excited about 'King King Live' because it's the first time we've ever released a live album. It's a great testament to how our audiences drive us on to perform to the best of our abilities. The audience reaction to the live performances is amazing. This release couldn't have been possible without them." We look forward to seeing you on tour in the Europe and then the UK in November! Tickets can be booked from the Gig Cartel or via the website. See you soon! Alan, Lindsay, Wayne & Bob King King Manhaton Records

Brooks Williams - My Turn Now

BROOKS WILLIAMS - Top Americana, Roots guitarist releases his new album 'My Turn Now' and UK tour dates available in 2016/2017 Brooks Williams stands BROOKS WILLIAMS - Top Americana, Roots guitarist releases his new album 'My Turn Now' and UK tour dates available in 2016/2017 Brooks Williams - 'My Turn Now' Brooks Williams stands on tradition but he doesn’t stand still. His influences fly so fast and furious they blur. Like drinking whiskey from a honey jar, you get both the sweet and the bite. He not only tours like a hellhound’s on his trail, and creates a super-charged music that is electrifying and fighting-fit. Brooks was born in Statesboro, Georgia (the town made famous by country-blues legend Blind Willie McTell), is a great singer. In 2013 he was nominated ‘best male vocalist’ by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth. AmericanaUK says, “he has a beautiful voice that you just melt into.” And he’s one helluva good guitar player, ranked in the “Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists.” The San Antonio Light says that Williams is a “fret monster who has to be seen to be believed!” Brooks Williams writes songs that are a collision of roots and evolution. Rocking. Economical. Ironic. The arrangements are tight, and yet the performances are rich in blues pathos. Words like timeless, astute, archetypal just about cover it. Walking the line between blues and Americana, Brooks Williams has worked stages worldwide for over 25 years, amassing a staggering back-catalogue of songs, recordings and tales. With nearly 23 CDs to his name, fRoots says Williams’ music “Americana at its finest!” CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Brooks Williams Don't take our word for it, here's what some other folks have got to say: “He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer. The real thing.” - Martin Simpson “Absolutely beyond criticism!” - fRoots "Best Male Vocalist Nominee!" - Spiral Earth Awards 2014 “A fret monster who has to be seen to be believed!” - San Antonio Light “One of America's musical treasures.” - Dirty Linen "How soulful a solo guitarist can be when he has talent, taste and astonishing technique." - Blues Revue “Americana at its finest!” - fRoots “We called him back for three encores!” - Blues In Britain “…classy, tasteful, bright, and hugely enjoyable!" - Blues Matters Brooks Williams UK TOUR DATES AVAILABLE 2016 / 2017. BOOKING NOW For availability email GAIL COOKE on gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk  Click here to go to Laughing Dog Music Click here to go to Brooks Williams ©2016 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel :

SIEBEN (Matt Howden)

SIEBEN (Matt Howden)

Matt lives in Sheffield, in the north of England. He has produced 11 studio albums, his latest 'Each Divine Spark' is due for release in early 2014. He has made string arrangements and remixed for many artists across the world, composed music for film and TV, dance companies and exhibitions. He has made over 1,500 live appearances in 30 countries and is published by Universal.

"Insistent, pulsating, passionate and dramatic, Sieben weaves a spell with violin and voice. Drawing up songs like a shamen from live loops and soaring melodies, he cuts an elemental figure swaying to the beats generated by the impact if nails, skin and stubble on the body of his chosen instrument. His lyrical demonstrations of love, lust, madness and pagan wonder draw an ever growing audience from the North Sea to the steppes. He has performed everywhere from alpine castles to the cellars of Moscow. Increasingly in demand for film scores, his atmospheric music is now coming to the attention of audiences in his native land. Prepare to be awed." (Andy Whitehouse)

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