The Voice of the People From Topic Records

The Voice of the People From Topic Records - Four new volumes of classic field recordings

Topic Records is very proud to announce the release of four further volumes in their widely-acclaimed The Voice of the People series.

All four of these new volumes have been selected and researched by Series Editor Dr. Reg Hall from classic field recordings made by Peter Kennedy during the 1950s.

TSCD675 – “Good humour for the rest of the night”

Traditional Dance Music in Northumberland and Cumberland

TSCD676D -The Barley Mow
Field recordings and a film made in Suffolk in the 1950s (CD and DVD set)

SCD677T - The Flax In Bloom

Traditional songs, airs and dance music in Ulster (3CD set)

TSCD678 – Orkney

Traditional dance music from Orkney

The geographical spread covered in these four new volumes illustrates the lengths Peter Kennedy would go to in order to discover the traditional music and dance of the British Isles. 

His passion in bringing these to a wider community outside the working rural communities of the people he recorded.

Peter’s aim, presenting the voice of the people, is recognised and acknowledged with this essential addition of four stunning new titles to an invaluable catalogue.

For more information about these and other albums visit www.topicrecords.co.uk

LIVE MUSIC @ OLD NICKS TAVERN, HORNCASTLE ‘MAY 2014’

LIVE MUSIC @ OLD NICKS TAVERN, HORNCASTLE ‘MAY 2014’

Charlie Chuck Band

 Old Nicks Tavern Horncastle

01507 526862

www.oldnickstavern.co.uk 

Jackhammer

DATE	BAND
Tues Evening	Jam & Open Mic Night.  Musicians come & join in – ALL genres welcome – backline provided which includes 1 x Drum kit, 1 x bass amp plus 1 x guitar amp, please bring own instruments. 8.30pm start.
Sat 3rd	Cuttin’ Loose (Rock & Pop) All your favourite hits from the 60s to the present day.  9pm start
Fri 9th	The Charlie Buck Band (Light Rock/Folk/Indie) This local 4 piece play a mix of originals and covers fronted by a very talented young man. Playing covers from artists such as the Arctic Monkeys, Paolo Nutini, Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Buzzocks and more.  9pm start
Sat 10th	The Dave Simpson Trio (Blues Rock) Hailing from the Louth area, we look forward to this accomplished local band gracing Old Nicks playing originals with covers to compliment their performance. Floorless guitar driven, influences include the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy and other classic blues & rock artists. 9pm start
Sat 17th	TBA (TBA) We will let you know as soon as we know.  9pm start
Sun 18th 2.30pm	Sunday Afternoon Jamming Session Musicians come & join in – ALL genres welcome – backline provided which includes 1 x Drum kit, 1 x bass amp plus 1 x guitar amp, please bring own instruments. 2.30pm start.
Sat 24th	Revolver (Modern / Indie Rock) Playing covers from bands such as Killers, Oasis, U2, Stereophonics, Muse, The Frattellis, Reef, Police, Arctic Monkeys and many more. I Bet that You Look Good on the Dance Floor! 9pm start
Fri 30th	Casual Friday.  Last Friday of the month, we invite musicians for an informal Acoustic Jam. NO PA, NO MICS, NO AMPLIFICATION.  Start at anytime from 6pm onwards.
Sat 31st	Jackhammer (Classic Rock) Old Nicks welcome back 3 guys from the Scunthorpe area playing music they all love, including original material and Classic Rock covers from AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Cream, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Motorhead, The Who etc.  All 3 members of this band are seasoned musicians having played in other bands such as Faded Elbow, Stella, The Misfits and Cobblers Thumb.   9pm start

Coffee Bar Cowboys @ The Strugglers Lincoln on Sunday 4th May

Join the Coffee Bar Cowboys @ The Strugglers, Westgate Lincoln on Sunday May 4 @ 5 pm.

Live Music at the Adam and Eve Lincoln

The Adam & Eve Tavern

25 Lindum Rd, Lincoln

01522 537108

Andrew Bishop's JazzOrbit - Thursday May 8 @ The Jolly Brewer Lincoln

Thursday May 8 @ The Jolly Brewer Lincoln

Andrew Bishop's JazzOrbit

feat Richard Pustelniktrumpet

Rae Kang tenor sax
Dave Martin guitar
Steve Jeyes bass
Andrew Bishop drums

Jolly Brewer Broadgate Lincoln

Thursday May 8 April 8.30 Free

Live Music at the Lion and Royal Navenby

The Lion and Royal,57  Hight Street, Navenby, Lincolnshire. 01522 810368

Old 'Skool' Soul Night Peterborough

Larry Garner & The Norman Beaker Band @ Blues On The Bay fest'.

Larry Garner & The Norman Beaker Band are playing the 16th Annual International Guinness Blues On The Bay Festival at Warren Point on May 23.

Full details at www.bluesonthebay.com

Eddi Reader @ Lincoln Drill Hall 30 Apr 2014 8pm

Eddi Reader Wednesday 30 Apr 2014 8pm @ Lincoln Drill Hall  

Eddi Reader was brought into the limelight with Fairground Attraction and their single ‘Perfect’ and parent album First of a Million Kisses which both topped the British charts. However, it has been her subsequent solo albums which signalled her increasing ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings to joyous life all forms of song and what sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

Tickets: £22.50 in advance (£24.50 on the day) from 01522 873894

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Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln. LN2 1EY. www.lincolndrillhall.com

Polly and the Billets Doux Sunday 4th May @ Kirton In Lindsay Town Hall

Polly and the Billets Doux Sunday 4th May @ Kirton In Lindsay Town Hall

Polly and the Billets Doux come to Kirton as part of their 26 date UK tour to showcase their latest album 'The Money Tree'

From Winchester, the band consist of Polly on vocals, Andrew Steen on guitar, Dan Everett on double bass and Ben Perry on drums and percussion.

Their music is described an an harmonious blend of country, jazz, folk, blues and gospel by The Sunday Times. They are touted as one of the UK's most exciting and upcoming bands and have received notable support from the BBC's Tom Robinson and UNCUT magazine.

Live they are inspiring, their musical brief is:
"...if it sounds good and feels good, go for it!"

Support will come from Hull band The Loud Shirts, who feature our some time sound man, Lynn Blakeston on pedal steel. They are excellent!

For more information on the band visit their website: http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk/

Advance tickets are priced at £11 and can be obtained from the OneStop store in the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or from www.wegottickets.com

Don't miss it!