News from Topic Records

News from Topic

The summer's almost over and we're still recovering from the special 75th Anniversary concert at Towersey Festival. As you might imagine, it was an emotional afternoon and even merited an editorial comment in the Guardian a few days later. Jim Causley, Josienne Clarke, Blair Dunlop, Fay Hield and the gentlemen of Lau all joined with Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy and the Gift Band to celebrate the world's oldest independent record label. Our heartfelt thanks are due to them all.

Here is a link to a new short film about the first 75 years of Topic :http://bit.ly/1pRCu1U

Andrew Combs, Amanda Rheaume and Matt McCloskey @ the Town Hall Kirton In Lindsey.

Andrew Combs, Amanda Rheaume and Matt McCloskey

Town Hall Kirton In Lindsey, Lincolnshire DN21 4ZL

September 7th Doors: 7:00 PM

Advance Tickets: £11 Door prices are £1.50 higher

Tickets can be purchased in person from the "One Stop" shop in Kirton in Lindsey

Over the Phone, call Brian on: 01652 649230

 Online at: www.wegottickets.com

 

A triple bill starts off the autumn programme; headlining is Dallas, singer songwriter Andrew Combs who will be supported by Matt McCloskey and Amanda Rheaume.

Andrew will be on a short UK Tour and will perform as a trio. Combs, who now lives in Nashville is part of a renaissance of country folk inspired by the great tradition of artists like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Mickey Newbury.

Andrew is every inch a star with his long hair and demeanour. His songs cover the standard subjects of women, drinking and heartbreak but he makes them sound fresh and interesting. Every song tells a story. He is blessed with a lovely throaty delivery, very reminiscent of Jackson Browne or Don Henley.

No Depression  magazine are quoted as saying ‘Just when you think you have heard the best of the up and coming Americana stars, along comes one whose music takes your breath away’, they are not wrong Andrew Combs is a star in the making; he embodies the best qualities of East Nashville ever expanding talent pool which includes Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Rod Picott. Eric Brace, Peter Cooper and The Wild Ponies.

Andrew is bringing with him singer songwriter, Matt McCloskey.

Matt is a singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas who has released two critically acclaimed albums, ‘These Times Won’t Last’ and ‘The Hard Rains.’  He is known for cutting lyrics and truthful performances. His songs explore themes of pain, hope and freedom.

The main support act is The Amanda Rheaume trio.

Amanda is from Ottawa and is a powerful vocalist with just a touch of grit and an instantly accessible roots/pop American sound.

Her latest album ‘Keep A Fire’ is a varied and evocative collection of mostly story song about her ancestors. Amanda’s song writing style provides the perfect vehicle to get her narrative across, whether she’s playing solo or with a full band. The song is invariably the attraction.

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

Don't miss it!

Mailing Address...

Town Hall Live

Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall

Market Square

Kirton in Lindsey, North Lincs DN21 4LZ

United Kingdom

Barcelona Dance Award; International Competition for Dance Schools & Groups

 Barcelona Dance Award

from 2nd to 6th April 2015

International Competition

for Dance Schools/Groups

Because the "Dance" happens here,

at this exact moments and places!

all web info on:

spaindancevent.altervista.org 

Check Out King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys!!! www.kingpleasure.co.uk

Check Out King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys!!! www.kingpleasure.co.uk 

Introducing Calaita Flamenco Son (UK and Spain)

CALAITA FLAMENCO SON (UK / Spain) - Authentic flamenco with energy and spirit. Touring dates 14 - 21 November 2014. Debut album out now on the World Music Network / Riverboat Records label

With their debut album release by the World Music Network / Riverboat Records label a this year and a 5 star review in Songlines Magazine, ‘Calaita Flamenco Son’ are embarking on a UK tour in November. Half of the members are based in the UK and the other in Spain, they are a tight group with energy and spirit. Brought together by Seville born singer Chico Pere, UK based guitarist Glenn Sharp and percussionist Leo Paredes, ‘Calaita Flamenco Son’ offer authentic flamenco perfect for music venues, arts centres, concert theatres and intimate spaces. Their live concerts include both traditional flamenco palos as well as more contemporary flamenco rumbas written by the group. From passionate and sorrowful seguiriyas to vibrant bulerias and rumbas. ‘Calaita Flamenco Son’ are Chico Pere – voice and guitar, Glenn Sharp – guitar, Leo Paredes – Percussion, Diana Castro – voice and Matt Nickson – flute and saxophone.

About the debut album, released by World Music Network / Riverboat Records Early 2014:

The whole album was recorded in 3 days at Wavelength Studios in the UK. The album was then produced and mixed by Glenn Sharp and mastered at POB Audio. The album includes all the very best from ‘Calaita Flamenco Son’ with traditional flamenco palos such as ‘alegrias’, ‘bulerias’ and ‘seguiriyas’, and the more popular sounds of flamenco rumba, including the amazing song ‘un mensajito’ by Chico Pere, always a popular encore at their live shows. The album has a little something for everyone. The aim of this album was to capture the energy and spontaneity of their live shows and this is achieved perfectly.

See video at... This YouTube Link

For further information check out...    www.laughingdogmusic.co.uk

Check Out The Folk Barn!

http://www.folkinthebarn.co.uk 

The Beehive Soul Weekender @ The Beehive Peterborough.

The Beehive Soul Weekender @ The Beehive Peterborough.

01733 310600

Remember The Barney Folk/Rock Festival?

Presenting The Wonderful Sound of the Cinema Organ.

 Laughing Dog Music Presents...

The Wonderful Sound of the Cinema Organ are a Leeds based 9 piece ensemble comprising Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Cello, Violin, Saxophone, Trumpet and Vocals. Working with both music and film visuals the band layer up richly textured harmonies and hypnotic rhythms, all set to archive footage, collected and edited to reflect each piece. Over the past 18 months the band have had airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music and have enjoyed playing at festivals such as Musicport, Shambala, Beatherder and Beacons, several venues in Leeds, London, Nottingham and Bristol and a really special show at Islington's esteemed Union Chapel not to mention the Natural History Museum! "The texture of The Wonderful Sound Of The Cinema Organ is both fresh and alive and for sixty minutes a magical spell is woven across this intimate room. With the fluidity of their arrangements drawing upon the more traditional aspects of manouche jazz, Afro-American gospel and southern soul, they also manage to harness these influences to the beat of an altogether more different, more modern drum" - (god is in the tv).

For further information please visit these sites...
LAUGHING DOG WEBSITE

Cinema Organ website Cinema Organ Soundcloud Cinema Organ on Facebook

Lincolnshire Folk Event September 21 New York Lincolnshire.

Our aim is to enable people to meet each other and to share their interests in...

Folk music, Folk song, Traditional dance, (Morris, Country and Clog), Mummers Plays, Story Telling and Poetry

Our autumn event this year, takes place at...

New York Lecture Hall, New York. LN4 4YD

On Sunday September 21st 2014 2:00pm to 5:30pm

For details or if you want to take part

Phone 01427 838726

Or email mandsd@yahoo.com

Website http://www.gainsboroughfolkclub.com/lincs.html

It would be appreciated, if you could let us know if you are coming, to enable us to arrange seating, food & drinks for everyone