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bluecrow music for the best in blues, country, folk, R and B, jazz and all other genres of indie, rock and roots music.
Thursday 21 December 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
Juan Martin Is At Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK on Friday 9th February , 2024.
“Martin is a fine soloist. He seduced us with smouldering Mediterranean passion.” - The Guardian. Voted into the top 3 flamenco guitarists in the world by Guitar Player USA, Juan Martín has toured the world playing concerts from Shanghai and Melbourne to New York as well as in the Montreux Jazz Festival. He played for Picasso’s 90th birthday celebrations and his books and films for learning the guitar are now translated into many languages with his original book ‘El Arte Flamenco de la Guitarra’ being referred to as ‘The Bible’ of flamenco guitar.
Don't miss this spectacular, musical event 👉 http://tinyurl.com/3sydyp3f
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Monday 27 November 2023
Catch Keith Luckey at The Frothblowers, Peterborough on Sunday 3rd December 2023.
Catch Keith Luckey at The Frothblowers, Peterborough on Sunday 3rd December 2023.
3pm to 4 pm
Saturday 25 November 2023
Thank Folk Friday Will Be At The Ivy in Sleaford, Lincolnshire On Friday 1st December, 2023.
Next Friday the 1st of December, Jock & Dave are to host Thank Folk Friday at the Ivy in Sleaford Lincolnshire as normal with a special guest - Xavier Darmon who will be rapping on BFCH song 'Jimmy Baker'. They are keeping it fresh at Thank Folk For Fridays, hope you can make it.
Thenk Folk Friday is held at the Ivy on the first Friday of every month.
Thursday 16 November 2023
Lucinda Williams and her Band. New US Tour Announced
Lucinda Williams Fans have been asking for these shows to come to their state, so she has added another run this winter and tickets on sale on Friday November
Monday 13 November 2023
Norman Beaker Tour Dates
Here are The Norman Beaker upcoming tour dates .
https://www.normanbeaker.com/gigs/
And don't forget their annual local Xmas show at the Spinning Top Stockport on Wed 20th Dec
and the night after at the same venue, they will be sharing a jam Blues extravagana to celebrate the life of John Price, who sadly passed away in April, many of his friends and fellow musicians will be there. It will be a great night.
Thursday 9 November 2023
Check Out Stamford Record Fair on Saturday 2 December, 2023.
Check Out Stamford Record Fair on Saturday 2 December, 2023.
Thursday 2 November 2023
Stone Valley Music Festival Is Back, 21 to 23 June 2024
Stone Valley Festival Is Back! Stone Valley Festival Midlands is back at Thoresby Park, Newark on the 21st-23rd June 2024! The best in Ska, Punk, Indie, Pop Punk & Rock over 3 days! Tickets selling fast with headliners and many more acts still to come!
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Liz Stringer, Arguably Australia's Finest Female Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Available Dates...
Liz Stringer, Arguably Australia's Finest Female Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Touring Dates plus festival dates 26th January – July, 2024
 A venerated guitarist and vocalist, her notoriously powerful live performances and melodically rich, story-based songs have earned her a unique place among the most important Australian songwriters of the modern era. Liz Stringer has performed all over Australia and the world for her own musical projects aswell as being a session musician for countless acts, most recently including performing with Midnight Oil for their final ever tour in Australia, North America, Europe, UK and New Zealand. 2019 saw the release of collaborative project Dyson Stringer Cloher's self-titled debut album through Melbourne's Milk records to wide media acclaim and a sold-out headline tour and Stringer was honoured at Woodford Folk Festival as an 'emerging legend of Australian song' with a performance of selections from her back catalogue by her musical peers. Lizs' sixth studio album - First Time Really Feeling - was released in April 2021. This ten-song collection documents a recent personal reckoning and metamorphosis Liz experienced while living in North America just prior to the pandemic. Recorded at Toronto’s Union Sound Company and produced by Chris Stringer, known for his work with Timber Timbre and the Rheostatics, this is regarded as Stringer’s seminal work to-date and her most searingly personal: a musical time-capsule of love, loss and legacy, profound change and her recent path to self-acceptance. Between rock stylings, knee-buckling ballads and a world-class lyrical and story-telling prowess, Liz writes affectingly from a range of perspectives. Any fan will testify to the strength of her live performances, and this album is arranged much like one of her iconic shows such is the power and intent of her arresting vocal delivery.The album has been nominated for two AIR awards including Best Independent Album, APRA song of the year, Music Victoria award for best Solo Act and debuted at no. 14 on the ARIA charts the week of release. Emotional, unflinching,expansive and revealing - this album is unmistakably Australian music at its finest, and is, without question, Liz Stringer at her best. |
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For Live touring dates: January - July 2024 plus festival appearances please contact: gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk |
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Peterborough Jazz Club Will Start Up Again in 2024
Peterborough
Jazz Club delighted to have teamed up with Landmark Theatres to relaunch the Jazz Club at the Studio Theatre, The Key Theatre. The first two concerts of the
new season will be :
Friday,
26th January 2024. Music Starts 7.45pm. Tickets: £15
Dave
O’Higgins Quintet featuring Martin Shaw
(piano), Matyas Hofecker (double bass), Joe Dessauer (drums)
The
opening concert of the new season at the Club features the classic front line
of saxophone and trumpet, with two of the finest jazz musicians on the scene. Dave
O’Higgins has established himself as one of the leading saxophonists of his
generation, a dazzling post-bop player with superb technique and a highly
developed harmonic sense. He has recorded 24 albums as leader, has been
nominated multiple times in the British Jazz Awards, and is a highly regarded jazz educator. Dave
also wrote and produced the last Matt Bianco album “Gravity”. Martin Shaw is widely regarded as one of the
leading jazz trumpeters in Europe, with his powerful yet wonderfully melodic
fluent playing. As well as playing in
many of the top jazz outfits, both in the UK and abroad, he has toured and
featured in the bands of Sting, Jamiroquai and Natalie Cole. Martin is
currently Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the Royal College of Music, London.
Dave
O’Higgins and Martin Shaw have a long musical association, dating back to the
1990’s and the quintet will be playing a selection of great jazz tunes and
standards, old and new, backed by a superb rhythm section.
“O’Higgins plays with quite exceptional fluency and his fund
of ideas never runs out.”
THE OBSERVER
“Martin
Shaw….one of Europe’s top trumpeters” Jazz Times
Dave O'Higgins (daveohiggins.com)
Friday,
16th February 2023 Music
starts: 7.45pm
Alan
Barnes & Karen Sharp Quintet
Alan Barnes (alto & baritone saxophone), Karen Sharp (tenor & baritone saxophone), Colin
Oxley (guitar), Andrew Cleyndert (double bass), Steve Brown (drums)
Alan
Barnes is one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile saxophonists and is
a prolific international performer, composer, arranger and bandleader. He is a
multi-instrumentalist, best known for his alto and baritone sax playing, where
he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and spirit that
have few peers. Alan has received over 25 top British Jazz Awards over many
years and has recorded 30 albums as leader or co-leader. His special
musicianship and warm rapport with the audience have made him uniquely popular
in British jazz. Karen Sharp has been an important figure on the UK Jazz scene
since 2000. She is admired for her melodic, full-toned playing, winning best
tenor saxophonist on many occasions at the British Jazz Awards and also
appearing in the list for rising star baritone sax in the USA Downbeat Critics
poll. Karen currently leads her own quartet and also appears as guest soloist
with visiting USA stars such as Scott Hamilton and Warren Vache, as well as
guesting with many of the top UK bands and has recorded 7 highly acclaimed
albums as leader.
Together
with the brilliant rhythm section backing Alan and Karen, this concert will be
top quality straight ahead jazz of the highest calibre.
“Barnes
is a legend in the British jazz community” John Fordham, The Guardian
“Sharp
loves melody, as reflected in her relaxed and natural phrasing” USA Downbeat
Magazin
We are grateful for the support of Landmark Theatres to Peterborough Jazz Club
Welcome to the website of British JazzArtist Alan Barnes (alanbarnesjazz.com)
Peterborough
Jazz Club Facebook
Monday 16 October 2023
Dale Storr headlines Town Hall Live at Kirton In Lindsey this Friday, the 20th October 2023
Dale Storr headlines Town Hall Live at Kirton In Lindsey this Friday, the 20th October 2023
'If there is a better New Orleans style pianist than the outrageously talented Dale Storr, please
point me in his or her direction because he or she must be very, very special' - Blues in Britain Magazine.
Dale Storr is the epitome of a local boy made good. He grew up on Hemswell and went to Huntcliff School went in Kirton. His parents still live in Kirton, but Dale is based in Sheffield.
Described by the Jazz Journal Magazine as the 'piano man's' piano man and a natural treasure, Dale's musical journey has brought him recognition as one of the UK's leading exponents of New Orleans piano,
Inspired by his parents record collection, the evocative music of New Orleans quickly became a passion foe the schoolboy pianist. His piano studies took him to Sheffield, where he established himself as a highly sought player backing many of the top blues stars from the UK and America. However, the music of his beloved New Orleans was always going to take precedence and from 2008 Dale went solo with his acclaimed 'Sounds of New Orleans' concerts.
He has wowed audiences across the country and Europe with his intoxicating mastery of the piano and his vocal delivery for over 15 years.. Dale draws in the audience with the rich history of the music, telling stories of his much loved piano heroes.
Tickets are priced at £14. They are available from Brian on 01652 649230/ brianchudley@btinternet.com, from Morrisons Daily in Kirton or www.wegottickets.com
@DaleStorr
Town Hall Live Facebook
Thursday 12 October 2023
Average White Band Announce Farewell Tour For 2024
Average White Band announce farewell tour for spring 2024! Tickets From… http://ow.ly/fN9z50OujzF
Average White
Band website
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Wednesday 27 September 2023
JOHN DOUGLAS (Trashcan Sinatras) - Available Live Touring Dates March / April / May 2024
JOHN DOUGLAS (Trashcan Sinatras) -
Solo album tour
 John Douglas Scotland's Reveal Records is pleased to announce that the debut solo album from one of Scotland’s finest songwriters - John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) - will be released worldwide on October 6th. At long last, fans and newcomers alike are treated to an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated Scottish indie songsmith. With this release comes the start of a new chapter in John Douglas' creative life as he simultaneously looks back at a lifetime of musical adventures and accolades and moves forwards.The album 'John Douglas' features new recordings of some of John's favourite Traschcan Sinatras material, alongside new songs he has written and his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’. The eleven songs on this record were performed solo, recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow (with no overdubs) by producer Mark Freegard, who also mixed and mastered the album. John Douglas explains, “I’ve often been encouraged by friends over the years to make a solo album, but the timing or inclination didn’t flow. Last year - out of nowhere - everything suddenly felt right and the process was quick and natural. Mark just set the mics up and I played my songs. No other musicians or overdubs. Me and my guitar. That way, I became the songs and they became me. The finished record, though varied in song styles, has a mood to it… it’s warm, thoughtful and quiet.. as I generally aspire to be. Hailing from Irvine on Scotland’s west coast, John has a rich history, making music with Trashcan Sinatras for over thirty years. Apart from his role as a songwriter (and guitarist) there, John has been playing live gigs across the UK and Ireland as part of his partner Eddi Reader’s band. He has also been performing solo sets at shows with musical friends, such as Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson and James Grant (Love & Money). Whilst visiting Irvine recently, John was invited to guest with Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), the two artists having first met in 1990 during Trashcan Sinatras' ‘Jordan - The Comeback’ tour with Prefab Sprout. Get in touch if you would like to book a date for a live performance. For live touring dates mid March - mid April & May
2024 please contact: gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk |
Monday 25 September 2023
Videos of Keith Luckey at the Thank Folk Festival Held at Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK on 23rd September 2023
Videos of Keith Luckey at the Thank Folk Festival Held at Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK on 23rd September 2023
Blowing In The Wind
Slow Train
Thursday 21 September 2023
Rod Picott Headlines Kirton In Lindsey Town Hall Live Friday, 29 September, 2023
Rod Picott Headlines Kirton In Lindsey Town Hall Live Friday, 29 September, 2023
years. A former sheet rock hangar, he traded in his hammer and trowel for a guitar in 1998. He has released 15 albums since then and has been coming to the UK since since 2000. Rod is an ace storyteller, his songs are expertly crafted living creations filled with observations of the human condition. He is one of our too little known songwriting treasures, and often collaborates with his childhood friend Slaid Cleaves.
In 2022 he released his latest album 'Paper Hears and Broken Arrows, It is a collection of some of the strongest songs that Rod has ever written, ranging from the heart-breaking narrative of Sonny Liston's tragic life to rocking declarations of loyalty. The album was produced by the renowned producer Neil Hubbard.
Live, he puts on a great show one that will be packed with fantastic songs covering his 25 years as a touring musician. He will have the audience listening intently to his songs and entertain people with his between song banter.
Support will come from Nick Thurtell, a singer songwriter from Surrey..
Tickets
are priced at £14. They are available from Brian on 01652 649230/
brianchudley@btinternet.com, from Morrisons Daily in Kirton or
www.wegottickets.com.
Monday 18 September 2023
The Third Thank Folk Festival at the Ivy in Sleaford, Lincolnshire on Saturday 23 September and Sunday 24 September 2023
The organisers are really looking forward to the third Thank Folk Festival at the Ivy in Sleaford, Lincolnshire on Saturday 23 September and Sunday 24 September 2023 and are planning for all possible weather conditions.
.#keepourhighstreetsalive #keepitlocal #keepmusiclive #musiciansworkingtogether
The Ivy Facebook Page The Band From County Hell Website Home (bfch.co.uk)
Sunday 3 September 2023
Details of The Flatlanders Scooter Rally Friday 15th - 17th September in Ramsey From The Organisers...
Details of The Flatlanders Scooter Rally Friday 15th - 17th September in Ramsey From The Organisers...
Flatlanders Scooter Rally 2023
Friday 15th - 17th September
Venue; The Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2XB.
TICKET SALES NOW LIVE
How to order early bird tickets:
Please email our NEW email address: flatlandersscooterclub@gmail.com
to place your order and we will respond with
our payment details.
In Person: Please see any member of Flatlanders SC at events
LIMITED TICKETS!
Early bird weekend tickets including camping- £20
Pay on the Gate upon arrival Prices - Cash Only:
Weekend ticket including camping - £25
Day ticket with overnight camping - £15
Day ticket (no camping) - £10
Under 16's £FREE
Vehicle charges:
Car - £5
Van - £10
Please note if you are towing a caravan the charge will be £15
Local Scooter Club
Family Friendly
5 Bands
DJ’s throughout the weekend
Rally Games
Custom show
Saturday - Fancy Dress (the letter F)
Toilets
Traders & Stalls
2x Bars
Wednesday 30 August 2023
An Evening of Ska, Reggae and Northern Soul at the Jolly Farmer, Moulton Chapel.
An Evening of Ska, Reggae and Northern Soul at the Jolly Farmer, Moulton Chapel.
Saturday 2nd September, 2023
Monday 28 August 2023
Coming Up at Town Hall Live – Kirton In Lindsey, Lincolnshire
The remaining programme for 2023 is as follows:
First up on FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER is ROD PICOTT
It is amazing to think that it is eight years since Rod Picott last played Town Hall Live and it is great to welcome him back.Rod was brought up in Maine and has lived in Nashville for the last twenty five years. He has released 15 albums in that time and has been coming to the UK since since 2000. He is an ace storyteller, his songs are expertly crafted living creations. He is one of our too little known songwriting treasures, often collaborating with his childhood friend Slaid Cleaves. It will be Rod's fourth appearance at Town Hall Live. He will have the audience listening intently to his songs and amuse people with his between song banter.. Tickets £14
FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER - DALE STORR (£14)
Dale Storr went to school in Kirton and is regarded as the leading exponent of New Orleans music in the UK. He has wowed audiences across the country and Europe with his intoxicating mastery of the piano and his vocal delivery. Dale draws in the audience with the rich history of the music, telling stories of his much loved piano heroes. (£14)
In late 2022 Lauren Housley Lauren decided to develop her live shows with a six piece band with key members Tom Dibb and Mark Lewis. The addition of keyboards and brass will give
her music more of a soulful feel, with all of her songs being delivered with a knockout vocal performance. (£15)
FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER - DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Former Elephant Revival leader Daniel Rodriguez cements himself as a solo performer. The Colorado singer songwriter pens poetic and contemplative songs, delivered with knockout vocals. He will perform as a trio on this UK Tour. (£14)
SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER - ROBBIE CAVANAGH
Robbie writes with honesty, emotion and instinctively. He sings with clear, soothing vocals and a gentle manner. He has just released his latest album and will be accompanied by band members Tom Dibb (lead guitar), Robert Ruiz (bass) and Dan Wiebe (drums). (£14)
Tickets are now on sale for all concerts. They are available from Brian on 01652 649230/ brianchudley@btinternet.com, from www.wegottickets.com or from Morrisons Daily in Kirton from concert to concert.
Friday 25 August 2023
Check Out Lucky Town UK - Top Live Music Duo.
Check Out Lucky Town UK - Top Live Music Duo.
Lucky Town UK
‘Lucky Town UK’ are Kev Towning and Keith Luckey
both of whom, way back in the early seventies, were members of Peterborough
based rock band Butch.
Over the years they have both played in various
bands playing a range of genres based in Peterborough, Norfolk and
Lincolnshire.
The
two old friends have recently reunited as a duo playing a range of songs and
styles from Americana to Blues to Pop.
Check out these YouTube links...
More Information on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/luckytownuk
Contact at... luckytownuk@gmail.com
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Sunday 20 August 2023
Tuesday 15 August 2023
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys Now Available for booking
The rocking, rolling, jumping, jiving goodtime rhythm & blues of
NOW AVAILABLE
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Probably the leading swing, blues and rhythm & blues
band on the planet - pure vintage! |
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To book King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys call or email
Tim Jennings on +44121 454 7020 or tim@bigbearmusic.com For media enquiries contact Jim Simpson on +44121 454 7020 or jim@bigbearmusic.com Big Bear Music PO Box 944 Birmingham B16 8UT |
Monday 7 August 2023
Maximum Rhythm ’n’ Blues Tour with The Manfreds.
Maximum Rhythm ’n’ Blues Tour with The Manfreds.
A massive part of the 60s British Invasion, The Manfreds' music
still retains a timeless quality some 60 years on. As well as celebrating the
band's 60th , this tour will also mark the last opportunity for fans to see
both original frontmen, Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, on tour together. Joining
Mike and Paul is original guitarist Tom McGuinness along with long standing
Manfreds members Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass and Simon Currie
on saxophone/flute.
Thursday 27 July 2023
The Thank Folk Festival, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, 23 and 24 September, 2023
The Thank Folk Festival, Sleaford, Save the date 23rd - 24th September 2023 at the Ivy in Sleaford Lincolnshire. #livemusic #thankfolk
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Friday 14 July 2023
Stackridge. Extravaganza To Be Released in August, 2023.
Stackridge. Extravaganza To Be Released in August, 2023.
Just announced for August, a new and
expanded 2CD edition of the classic 1975 album by Stackridge. Extravaganza
includes eight bonus tracks recorded for BBC Radio One's "In Concert"
in January 1975. 
cherryred.co/StackridgeExtravaganza
TRACK LISTING
DISC ONE
Extravaganza
First Released in January 1975
1 Spin ‘Round the Room
2 Grease Paint Smiles
3 The Volunteer
4 Highbury Incident
5 Benjamin’s Giant Onion
6 Happy in the Lord
7 Rufus T. Firefly
8 No One’s More Important Than the Earthworm
9 Pocket Billiards
10 Who’s That Up There With Bill Stokes?
DISC TWO
BBC Radio One “In Concert” 17th January
1975
1 The Volunteer
2 Who’s That Up There With Bill Stokes?
3 No One’s More Important Than the Earthworm
4 The Galloping Gaucho
5 Pocket Billiards
6 Spin ‘Round the Room
7 God Speed the Plough
8 Dora the Female Explorer
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