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Thursday, 22 May 2014
Monday, 19 May 2014
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Friday, 9 May 2014
The 1964 British Invasion Night @ Lincoln Drill Hall
The 1964 British Invasion Night @ Lincoln Drill Hall
Tuesday
20 May 7.30pm in the Café Bar @ Lincoln Drill Hall
The
Beatles’ triumphant arrival in New York City on February 7, 1964, opened
America’s doors to a wealth of British musical talent. What followed became
known as the second British Invasion. While the Beatles were its undisputed
leaders, the Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Dusty Springfield and a host of other
British acts would, within a matter of weeks, dominate the US charts.
On the 20th of May,
50 years on, local musicians pay tribute to the British bands and artists of
the mid-sixties who led this friendly invasion. Tickets: £5 from 01522 873894.
Musicians wanting to take part should email keith@bluecrowmusic.co.uk
Thursday, 8 May 2014
Brooks Williams and the Lightning Express
BROOKS WILLIAMS AND THE LIGHTNING EXPRESS BAND
Brooks Williams & Lightning Express
“Pan-Americana Roots 'n Blues, doused in Moonshine alt-Billy and delicious Dixie” - Net Rhythms
Brooks Williams & Lightning Express bring together Statesboro Georgia born roots guitarist Brooks Williams with bassist Andy Seward and drummer Keith Angel (aka Lightning Express).
The resulting sound is Transatlantic in the truest sense of the word, where Angel’s kickin’ world grooves and Seward’s northern soul-like bass-lines meet Williams’ blues-soaked Americana. It’s an upbeat, danceable mix of rootsy funkiness and intelligent twang.
The three met when recording Williams’ 2013 break-through album, 'New Everything', and were so excited about the resulting sound that they decided to take it on the road. Their first official gig was at none other than the legendary Cropredy Festival in 2013, playing on the big stage to 20,000 people.
“Pan-Americana Roots 'n Blues, doused in Moonshine alt-Billy and delicious Dixie” - Net Rhythms
Brooks Williams & Lightning Express bring together Statesboro Georgia born roots guitarist Brooks Williams with bassist Andy Seward and drummer Keith Angel (aka Lightning Express).
The resulting sound is Transatlantic in the truest sense of the word, where Angel’s kickin’ world grooves and Seward’s northern soul-like bass-lines meet Williams’ blues-soaked Americana. It’s an upbeat, danceable mix of rootsy funkiness and intelligent twang.
The three met when recording Williams’ 2013 break-through album, 'New Everything', and were so excited about the resulting sound that they decided to take it on the road. Their first official gig was at none other than the legendary Cropredy Festival in 2013, playing on the big stage to 20,000 people.
Williams says, “I’ve toured mostly solo for nearly 28 years, and am so pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Andy [Seward] and Keith [Angel]. They not only understand American roots music, but bring a wealth of experience in English folk and savvy Brit rock that takes my music to new places. Believe it or not, Lightning Express is my first band!”
Williams, ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, is one of the most versatile and entertaining performers on the roots music scene today. From Statesboro Georgia USA, he is a proverbial triple threat: a fiery guitarist, a smooth-as-silk vocalist, and stunning songwriter. Martin Simpson says, “I’ve known Brooks for many years. He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer and a lovely man. The real thing.”
Andy Seward has played bass for just about everyone imaginable and has produced some of the biggest artists in the UK folk scene. His credits read like a virtual who’s who and include Kate Rusby, Martin Simpson, Kris Drever, Jon Tams, Heidi Talbot, Eddi Reader, John McCusker, The Finks, and the BBC Radio Ballads. Keith Angel is a drummer/percussionist extraordinaire and owner of Wavelength Studios in Doncaster. His list of credits includes The Finks, Martin Simpson, Fay Heild, John McCusker, Kate Rusby and Jon Tams.
“Absoultely beyond criticism!” - fRoots
www.brookswilliams.com/lightningexpress/
For further information on availability, fee's etc please contact...
GAIL COOKE LAUGHING DOG MUSIC
gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 7905 952374 www.laughingdogmusic.co.uk
Williams, ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, is one of the most versatile and entertaining performers on the roots music scene today. From Statesboro Georgia USA, he is a proverbial triple threat: a fiery guitarist, a smooth-as-silk vocalist, and stunning songwriter. Martin Simpson says, “I’ve known Brooks for many years. He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer and a lovely man. The real thing.”
Andy Seward has played bass for just about everyone imaginable and has produced some of the biggest artists in the UK folk scene. His credits read like a virtual who’s who and include Kate Rusby, Martin Simpson, Kris Drever, Jon Tams, Heidi Talbot, Eddi Reader, John McCusker, The Finks, and the BBC Radio Ballads. Keith Angel is a drummer/percussionist extraordinaire and owner of Wavelength Studios in Doncaster. His list of credits includes The Finks, Martin Simpson, Fay Heild, John McCusker, Kate Rusby and Jon Tams.
“Absoultely beyond criticism!” - fRoots
www.brookswilliams.com/lightningexpress/
For further information on availability, fee's etc please contact...
GAIL COOKE LAUGHING DOG MUSIC
gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 7905 952374 www.laughingdogmusic.co.uk
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Dave O'Higgins live at Lincoln Drill Hall
One of the highlights of the upcoming Lincoln Jazz Week must be the Dave O'Higgins Gig at Lincoln Drill Hall this coming Friday 8th May. Tickets from the Drill Hall Box Office on 01522 873894.
Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lincoln. LN2 3EY
www.lincolndrillhall.com
Buskers Required For Lincoln Christmas Market.
Buskers Required For Lincoln Christmas Market.
City of Lincoln Council are looking for festive buskers for the
2014 Lincoln Christmas Market which runs from 4th – 7th
December. They plan to have buskers dotted around the site, probably playing
one hour slots during the course of the event which runs from:
Noon-9pm on the Thursday,
10am-9pm on the Friday & Saturday
10am-7pm on the Sunday.
Performances will need to have a “festive feel” in keeping with the
theme.
Any Buskers that may be interested in participating at the Christmas
Market should email with a brief description of what they do to christmasmarket@lincoln.gov.uk.
They look forward to hearing from you.
Monday, 5 May 2014
Band From County Hell Additional Dates
Band From County Hell
Additional Dates
Some more dates for
Sleaford’s very own Celt Rockers
Saturday May 24 2014
TRIKEFEST bike
rally
Littleport Leisure
Centre Littleport ELY Cambs CB6 1PU
Friday November 7 2014
Reading Sub89
110-117 Friar Street READING
RG1 1EF
tickets £15.00 www.thebeatofficial.com/tour/ for
more details
Friday December 5 2014
Gloucester Guildhall 23
Eastgate Street GLOUCESTER GL1 1NS
Box Office:
01452 503050
tickets £16adv/£19
door
There is a full list
of Band From County Hell Dates Right Here @ bluecrow news
For full
details of the Band From County Hell visit...
Friday, 2 May 2014
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)
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
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