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Thursday, 30 December 2021
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Some Great Rock Music Books Coming in 2022 from Spenwood Books! Check Them Out Now
now…
All Down The Line – A People’s History of the Rolling Stones 1972 North American Tour
Hear the diesel drumming… all down the line! The 1972 visit to North America by the Rolling Stones was the first concert tour by the bad boys of rock since the ill-fated Alamont show in 1969. The tour has gone down in history as one of rock’s most celebrated, and this book brings together the eyewitness accounts of more than 250 fans as we travel across Canada and the United States with Mick, Keith and the boys, playing 48 shows across 23 states in just 54 days. Compiled by Richard Houghton
Thin Lizzy – A People’s History
It’s been 35 sad years since Phil Lynott passed away. This book takes you back to the glory days of the 1970s and 1980s, with the Thin Lizzy story told in the words of over 300 fan memories of Phil, Scott, Brian, Robbo, Gary, John – and Midge! It won’t be long ’til summer comes…. Compiled by Richard Houghton
Neil Young – A People’s History
Neil Young has been rocking like a hurricane since the 1960s. This book brings together the memories of over 400 fans of the Godfather of Grunge, whether performing with CSN&Y, on his own, with the Stray Gators, the Blue Notes or the mighty Crazy Horse. From early solo success to feedback laced guitar frenzy, this is the story of Canada’s greatest export to the world! Compiled by Richard Houghton.
Slade – A People’s History
For anyone who grew up in Britain in the 1970s, the sound of Slade is as much a part of their youth as wanting a Raleigh Chopper and a pair of platform boots. Slade – A People’s History is the story of the first band since The Beatles to have three successive singles go straight into the charts at number 1. Get down and get with it as over 300 Slade fans share their memories. Written by music journalist Malcolm Wyatt, author of This Day in Music’s Guide to The Clash, and Richard Houghton.
Goin’ Down De Mont
Leicester’s De Montfort Hall has been the venue of choice for live music acts going back to before the days of The Beatles. This collection of music memories of one of the Midlands’ most loved concert halls has been compiled by Bruce Lee Pegg, author of the acclaimed 2002 biography, Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry.
Check out the website…
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Robert Plant's "Music To Soothe Your Soul" Playlist Available Online
Robert rifles through his almost alphabetically filed record
collection to soothe your seasonal soul. Expect a few festive nuggets alongside
some Delta Blues. Tune in here.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss recently released their first new
album in fourteen years, Raise The Roof, via Rounder Records.
Like its platinum-selling 2007
predecessor, Raising Sand - which won six Grammys, including Album and Record
of the Year - Raise The Roof delivers new takes on songs from legends and
unsung heroes of folk, blues, country and soul music.
Recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, sessions for
Raise The Roof began in late 2019 and wrapped just weeks before the world went
into lockdown. “One of my favorite parts of this is the songs and songwriters
that I had never heard of,” says Alison Krauss. “Working with Robert, and with
T Bone, is always a great education in music history.”
Raise The Roof includes deep cuts by Merle Haggard, Allen
Toussaint, The Everly Brothers, Anne Briggs, Geeshie Wiley, Bert Jansch,
Calexico and more. “It’s such a far cry from everything I’ve done before,” says
Robert Plant. “I love the whole kaleidoscope of music that I’ve explored, but
this is a place where you can think within the song, you can decide how to
bring home an emotion. It’s another blend that we’ve got, and long may we have
more of them.”
Order Raise The Roof here.
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Planet Rock Winters End Festival 2022
In case you missed it, Smith/Kotzen have
been unveiled as the third headliner at
Winter's End 2022!
The Iron Maiden & Winery Dogs duo join a lineup that also includes Motorhead legend Phil Campbell, Wayward Sons, Gun, and 20 other bands from 4th-6th March 2022 in Leamington Spa.
More info and tix…
Monday, 20 December 2021
Check Out Rudi The Red-Nosed Reindeer by The Steam Shovel. It's Amazing!
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Rudi The Red-Nosed Reindeer by The Steam Shovel. Fifty years in the
Making and it’s still late for Christmas |
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The story of Rudi The Red-Nosed Reindeer began 53 years ago, in
Birmingham with the first ska recording to hit in the UK. The band were The
Locomotive, a well-established touring band who started off playing Kansas
City style rhythm & blues in the early 60s but underwent a dramatic
change of style when they stumbled across Rock Steady in a local record store
that specialised in Jamaican imports.  Armageddon”. |
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So there he was, a finished recording of “Rudi
The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the B-side a ska version of “White
Christmas” in hand, Christmas fast-approaching, what was he to
do? He took what appeared to him to be the logical step and set up his own
record label, Big Bear Records, which now is probably the longest-established
independent record label in the country. Distribution was though
Island Records, who allocated a Trojan catalogue number (TR 635) and it was
released just in time for Christmas 1968. It sold enough to pretty much
recoup the recording costs, but there was to be a sting in that reindeer’s
tail. Big Bear Records needed a logo, went to design agency Mustard Creasey,
who for the princely sum of £25 produced a pink Big Bear logo that Simpson
opined resembled Balou The Bear. Not to worry, said those design chaps, it’s
a different colour and its hairs are different, so no problem. Walt Disney,
however, felt otherwise and quickly despatched his legal chaps to have a
stiff word with Simpson who swiftly agreed to do as they asked, to cease and
desist. The single was later to
see the light of day on two occasions, re-released in November 1994 and
December 1979 on Big Bear Records, with a new Disney-proof logo, with
catalogue number BB25 and credited to The Gangsters, and here we go, all
those years later, with a digital release and hope that, in these troubled
times, folk out there are ready for some silliness and fun. Welcome to Big Bear Music - Big Bear Music @BigBearMusic68 |
An Evening With Wilson & Wakeman @ Kirton Town Hall, Thursday 23 December 2021
What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a concert from Damian Wilson and Adam Wakeman back to Kirton for their fourth appearance at Town Hall Live. Their three previous concerts in 2018 – 2020 have been the highlight of the year for us. Their concert is the last date of their delayed 2021 European tour UK Tour.
With
Damian Wilson on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam Wakeman on keyboards, vocals
and acoustic guitar, it will be an evening of great musicianship, great songs,
great atmosphere and jovial banter between themselves and the audience, with
stories and memories from their touring careers.
Damian Wilson is most
widely known for his contribution to the progressive rock genre, as lead singer
in bands such as Threshold, Headspace and Rick Wakeman’s English Rock
Ensemble. As a solo artist he has released five solo albums and a
retrospective compilation. He has featured in over 70 albums in his
career and played the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. Damian
has one of the most versatile voices in rock, with an incredible vocal range.
Adam
Wakeman is
best known as the keyboard player with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.
He has played with them for over 15 years. He has released nine albums
with his father Rick, as well as releasing four solo albums. He co-wrote
the 2010 platinum solo album ‘Scream’ with Ozzy and has also toured with the
likes of Travis, Annie Lennox and 10cc.
As
a duo, Damian and Adam have released three albums, ‘Weir Keeper’s Tale’ in 2016
and ‘The Sun will Dance in its Twilight Hour’ in 2018 and ‘Stripped’ in
2019. The latter is a ‘live’ studio album featuring songs from their 2018
tour and are the staples of their concerts. It has just Damian and
Adam playing acoustic guitar and keyboard and includes many of their own songs
and choice covers such as Life on Mars and Feel Like Going Home.
Both
are due to release new solo albums in November. Damian’s is called
‘Limehouse to Lechlade’, which refers to the navigable length of the River
Thames heading upstream from Central London to the Cotswolds. Damian
loved his many years living on river boats and travelling the Thames is special
for him. The album has an underlying concept throughout and also
represents our journey through life. Adam’s album is called ‘A Handful of
Memories’ and his first contemporary piano in 25 years. It is a
reflection of Adam’s experiences over the years including family trips, his
touring family and places that hold special memories for him.
Advance tickets £14.00 from Londis (Kirton), Brian on 01652 649230/ brianchudley@btinternet.com or www.wegottickets.com
Thursday, 16 December 2021
The Sign of the Times Festival is back on 1st and 2nd July 2022
The Sign of the Times Festival is back on 1st and 2nd July 2022 Here is the first line up, with a host of fantastic bands, and more big names still to be announce. Shed Seven will be headlining a Saturday of incredible live music and the legendary Echo and the Bunnymen will be there on Friday, plus many other great bands!
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are now on sale from…
www.signofthetimesfestival.co.uk
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
See Keith Luckey at the Bluebell, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 on Friday 17 December.
17 December 2021. An eveningof Festive Frolics, Fun and Tunes. Come along and singalongakeef!
Downbeat at 8pm#
Admission Free...
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
The Band From County Hell,2021 Christmas Gigs.
Christmas 2021 Dates with BFCH
Navigation, Newark - 11/12
Bentley's (Jolly Brewer), Lincoln - 17/12
Sleaford Market Place - 18/12 - 2pm
Red Lion, Ruskington - 23/12
Solo, Sleaford - 31/12
For more info & tickets www.bfch.co.uk
Monday, 13 December 2021
Paul Weller has announced Three New Shows for 2022, including Lincolnshire Show Ground.
Three Paul Weller shows added to the lineup for 2022, including Lincolnshire Show Ground.
Sat, 18th June: Hop Farm
Sat, 2nd July: Lincolnshire Showground
Sat, 30th July: Bedford Park
Tickets go on sale this Friday, to register for the on-sale, sign up here: lphconcertsandevents.co.uk
Friday, 10 December 2021
Mike Nesmith of the Monkees Dies Aged 78
Michael Nesmith, who achieved global fame as a member of the pop
group the Monkees, has died aged 78.
“With infinite love we announce that Michael Nesmith
has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and
of natural causes,” his family said in a statement. “We ask that you respect
our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of
you have shown him and us.”
Nesmith was the
group’s guitarist, and also one of its songwriters, for tracks including The
Girl I Knew Somewhere, Listen to the Band and Mary, Mary.
Nesmith successfully auditioned for the role of “Mike” in the
show, in October 1965, having begun his music career as a jobbing folk music
performer in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
A Christmas Message From Jazz Edit
Hello Dear Jazz Afficionados,
Prepare your Christmas gifts on our site www.jazzedit.org
Still available:
- Traveling Blues: 36
copies (Tommy Ladnier’s stupendous biography by Bo Lindström and Dan
Vernhettes) http://jazzedit.org/Tb/contacttb.html
- Jazz Puzzles Volume 1:
4 copies (Emergence of jazz in New Orleans) http://jazzedit.org/Pz/contactpz.html
- Jazz Puzzles Volume 2:
(Jazz on the River) http://jazzedit.org/Pz2/contactpz2.html
- Jazz Puzzles Volume 4:
2 copies (Suburban Jazz) http://jazzedit.org/English/EPz4/contactpz4.html
- Hommage à Alfredo Espinoza, the genius saxophonist (in French) in A4 format http://jazzedit.org/English/Alf/Alfredo.html
Available by Norbert Ruecker <nruecker@t-online.de>
Big Boy (Frank Goudie’s unique biography): 2 copies
in English version
Arrival of the military black bands in 1918: 4 copies
In preparation for 2022:
- Visiting Mexican Bands, the fabulous story of the military and typical Mexican bands who visited the USA, Spain, France, Germany in the period 1875-1955. 220 pages, 24 cm x 29,7 in English with very rare illustrations. Prefaces by Bruce Raeburn, ex-curator of the Hogan Jazz Archive, and Antonio Saborit, director of the Mexican National Museum of Anthrophology.
- La Havana en Paris, by Alain Boulanger with Dan Vernhettes in an augmented edition in Spanish for the National Library of Cuba. 204 pages in A4 format. The French edition is outsold.
If you are interested by these future publications do not
hesitate to ask for details and reserve a copy, this
will help us to determine the number of copies to print. We’ll present excerpts
on our site in a few weeks.
Happy Christmas and good health!!!
Dan Vernhettes
JAZZ'EDIT
Dan Vernhettes
45 rue Roger Buessard
94200 Ivry sur Seine
France
Telephone: 00 33 1 46702401
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Check Out New Release by Eternal Psycho
Check Out New Release by Eternal Psycho
"Fire Will Fire" is the
first single of the upcoming Eternal Psycho album. A direct and powerful track
in which they make clear their intentions to take no prisoners. Don't forget to
add it to your playlist! Enjoy it in your favourite digital platform!
Monday, 6 December 2021
Catch Pennyless at Mama Liz's, Stamford, Lincolnshire on Sunday 12 December, 2021.
Pennyless with Rich Young on keyboard, special guest, special sound, are at Mama Liz's, Stamford, Lincolnshire at 4-6pm on Sunday 12 December 2021.
Free admission! Pennyless Folk
Friday, 3 December 2021
Dr. Feelgood - All The Greatest Hits at Dr Feelgood, 11 Market Place, SK1 1EW on 12 December, 2021
Dr. Feelgood - All The Greatest Hits at Dr Feelgood, 11 Market Place, SK1 1EW on 12 December 2021.
Not only will this be a very intimate
gig (300 capacity) but the venue itself is called Doctor Feelgood. It was meant
to be!! Needless to say, don't hang about on those tickets.
Pat Smillie @ Epiphany Center for the Arts (Chicago, IL) 4 December, 2021.
Join Chicago Blues/R&B/Soul
artist Pat Smillie as he makes his return from Detroit to celebrates the launch
of his new release "LAST CHANCE" in the Sanctuary December 4th at
7:30pm.
Tickets are still available for just
$20 at…
Pat Smillie, returns to Chicago backed by a tight 5-piece band and 2 backing vocalists. Their performance at Epiphany will celebrate the release of Pat's critically acclaimed NEW album "Last Chance" (Fat Bank Music, 2021). High energy Detroit Rock & Soul music!
Epiphany Center for the Arts | Facebook
Thursday, 2 December 2021
The Great Rock n Roll Sea Cruise Tickets On Sale Now
The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Sea Cruise will set sail from Athens, Greece to Mykonos, Greece and Izmir, Turkey, Aug. 18-23, 2022. Don’t miss your chance to join onboard the maiden voyage of this epic Rock ‘N’ Roll adventure. Join the pre-sale now at www.rocknrollseacruise.com
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Lucky Town UK are Playing at the Pizza Parlour Music Cafe, Peterborough, Sunday 5 December 2021
Lucky Town UK are Playing at the Pizza Parlour Music Café, Peterborough, Sunday 5 December 2021 3pm until 6pm.
Check out The Pizza Parlour Music Café 5 Cowgate Peterborough PE1 1LR
Bookings Phone: 01733 902233
Email: contactus@pizzaparlourpb.co.uk
Web: www.thepizzaparlourpeterborough.co.uk/
Check out Lucky Town UK...
Theodore Kidd Songs From My Bedroom (Pt. III) + Fame And Pain (Official Music Video) Out Now
The time has come...the highly anticipated third and final instalment in the Songs From My Bedroom trilogy is out now
Theodore Kidd - Home @TheodoreKidd Theo Kidd | Facebook
Tickets For Reef UK Tour Now On Sale
Tickets for Reef UK Tour are on sale now: REEF - Home (reeftheband.com)
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