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FENDER® Custom Shop Releases 30th Anniversary Documentary Film

In celebration of Fender Custom Shop’s 30^th anniversary milestone, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) releases an exclusive, 10-minute documentary about the genesis of the renowned Fender Custom Shop – known as the “Dream Factory.” Told through the eyes of eight trailblazing luthiers who helped elevate the Custom Shop to worldwide acclaim, the Fender Custom Shop Founders Design 30^th Anniversary Documentary intercuts archival footage and photos alongside present day interviews with the influential Founding Master Builders who brought the historic shop to life: Michael Stevens, John Page, George Blanda, Fred Stuart, J.W. Black, Mark Kendrick, Alan Hamel and Gene Baker.

The documentary reflects the lifelong passion each Founding Master Builder holds for Fender and creating guitars. The filmmakers utilized an unfiltered approach to capture each builder in their purest and most-honest state. The story of Fender Custom Shop now breathes through the experiences of some of its Founding Master Builders whose one-of-a-kind handcrafted creations remain as legendary today as the icons who wielded them throughout history including: Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and many more.

“The Fender Custom Shop Founders Design 30^th Anniversary Documentary allows fans to experience the Fender Custom Shop story in a way it has never been told – raw and straight from the source,” said Mike Lewis, Vice President Product Development, Fender Custom Shop. “We’re proud to share the story of Fender Custom Shop as a way to immortalize each builder’s talent, creativity, and contribution to the overall Fender brand legacy.”

Over the course of one month, the crew filmed footage across three states, visiting John Page and
J.W. Black at their home workshops in the Oregon forest and Michael Stevens at his shop in the picturesque Texas countryside. The remainder of the Founding Master Builders came together at the present day Fender Custom Shop at Fender’s Corona, Calif. factory where they reminisced and shared stories from the early days. Henry Diltz, a legendary rock photographer and partner at the Morrison Hotel Gallery, joined the film crew to capture portraits of each Founding Master Builder and their Founders Design anniversary guitars through his lens. What resulted from the filming process was an unearthing of countless memories, archival photos and video of these Founding Master Builders, preserving a piece of Fender’s most-valuable history. Chronicling the milestones and what Fender Custom Shop has come to stand for through the years, the documentary will take fans on a journey – starting with the early days in Michael Stevens’ garage – and key successes that took the Shop to the next level, and closing with continuing the legend and bringing the band of Founding Master Builders back together.

The Fender Custom Shop Founders Design 30^th Anniversary Documentary is released in tandem with Fender Custom Shop’s Founders Design Project: eight guitars, each designed by one of eight visionary Founding Master Builders featured in the documentary. One of the most exclusive and coveted collections in the Shop’s history, only 30 units of each design will be built by a team of artisans at Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. and released throughout 2017 beginning in March at select dealers.

• Watch the full-length ‘Fender Custom Shop Founders Design 30^th Anniversary Documentary’
• Watch the documentary trailer
• View high-resolution Founders Design product photos
• View high-resolution Henry Diltz Founding Master Builder portraits

For technical specs, additional information on new Fender Custom Shop and Fender products and to find a retail partner near you, visit www.fender.com or www.fendercustomshop.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @Fender and @Fendercustomshop.

King King New Merchandise and Tour

New Merchandise and Tour A Valentine's treat? Maybe! We've just released a laser engraved polished King King bottle opener keyring to add to your collection, and its only a fiver! These super stylish dual function key rings feature a handy bottle opener on the back and come complete with a split ring fitting and presentation box, the perfect gift for any King King fan. Cheers! King King have just returned from a great tour in Holland - there's some show footage at The Paradiso on this Youtube channel. In the UK we have our rescheduled dates in the next few weeks, and even more headline dates in April and May. You can hear Alan chatting to BBC Norfolk about his return to gigging below: Tickets are now on sale from individual venues or The Gig Cartel. Hurry, as these shows are likely to sell out. Copyright © 2017 Manhaton Records, All rights reserved. You subscribed to King King's mailing list online or at a show. Thanks! mailing address  Manhaton Records 9 School Road Twyford Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1QQ United Kingdom

Port Elliot, Festival, Cornwall, July, 2017.

The news is finally in! We're pleased to reveal the first wave 

of acts and artists heading to Cornwall for this year’s festival. 

This year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer 

of Love, and our beautiful new artwork by ’60s countercultural artist 

and designer Nigel Waymouth is a signal of things to come. 

Watch this space. #SummerOfLove #PortEliot2017

See the line-up so far here:

http://porteliotfestival.com/whats-on

Soundpost Singing Weekend 'Old Adam' 16-18 June 2017

 Soundpost Singing Weekend 'Old Adam' in Dungworth, Sheffield 16-18 June 2017. 

Workshop leaders include Karine Polwart, Fay Hield, Nancy Kerr and Gavin Davenport as well as many others. This is a rare chance to work closely with top UK Folk Artists and academics to learn more about song, the art of songwriting and the voice. In the past people have travelled across the world to work with theese guest tutors - this is a really exciting opportunity!

Find out more about each workshop, the weekend itself and how to book on the website here: 

http://www.soundpost.org.uk/old-adam/ 

Live at Kirton Town Hall, March, 2017.

MARCH 17th Doors:  7:00 pm Adv Tickets: £12.50 from the OneStop store in the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or www.wegottickets.com £14.50 on the door The music starts at approximately 7.40 pm   Venue:  Town Hall, Market Square, Kirton in Lindsey, N Lincs, DN21 4LZ Click to buy Tickets Get Directions   performing at  TOWN HALL  LIVE KIRTON  CALLAGHAN support: ROBERT  VINCENT Friday 17th March,  2017 We are delighted to welcome back Callaghan to Kirton.  Originally from Grantham, Callaghan moved from London to America in the summer of 2010.  She was unknown in the States, but was drawn to Atlanta by one of her biggest influences, Shawn Mullins.  He agreed to produce her first album 'Life in Full Colour'.  It was the classic story of an artist taking risks and throwing their life into upheaval to chase one's dream, and boy how it has paid off.. Callaghan now lives in Nashville.  She is one of those performers whose genuine sweetness is apparent in her voice and it shines through in her writing.  Her music blurs the edges between pop, adult contemporary and Americana.  She is a truly talented performer.  BBC's Bob Harris is a fan and says  'Callaghan is a wonderful artist, beautiful warm and hugely talented. Callaghan's songs reflect moments and experiences in her own life, as well as stories that people have shared with her.   They are not strictly biographical, but are written in a universal way, which allows her audience to connect the songs to their own lives. It is exactly 12 months since Callaghan's last appearance at Town Hall Live.  It was a sold out show.  For this concert she will be accompanied by Pete Rinaldi on guitar and Dan Snyder on keyboards. Since then she has released 'Acoustic Coffee House'  which is a 'live studio' performance of her favourite songs from her two studio albums, plus live favourites. Supporting Callaghan will be Liverpool singer songwriter Robert Vincent, who last year won the Emerging Artist Award at Americana UK.  His songs are laced with blues and country.  As Bob Harris says 'Robert Vincent is the real deal. She will be joined on her latest UK tour by Peter on guitar and Dan Snyder on keyboards. Advance tickets are priced at £12.50.  Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained from the One Stop store in the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or from www.wegottickets.com They will be £14.50 on the door and appearing next  at TOWN HALL LIVE                     THE  MIGHTY DOONANS         on Friday 7th April,  2017 THL's concert of the year for 2015 (and probably 2016) featured The Mighty Doonans.  They are back be popular demand.  Comprising of nine family members from the North East of England they play innovative interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs.  They blend different genres of music and more than the occasional joke to produce a thoroughly entertaining evening. The band consist of Michael Doonan (vocals, pipes, flute, whistles , saxophone), Phil Murray (bass), Rosie Doonan (sax, piano & vocals), Stu Luckley (guitar and vocals), Ian Fairburn (mandolin, banjo), Jamie Luckley (drums), Ben Murray (keyboards and vocals), Kevin Doonan (violin) and Fran Doonan (Sax, flute & Irish Dance) Advanced Tickets for the concert are priced at £14.00 and can be obtained from the usual outlets.  They are on sale now.   Get yours quick, they are selling fast                                            and then on Sunday, 23rd April - LYNNE HANSON &  THE GOOD  INTENTIONS Lynne Hanson last played Town Hall Live in June 2016.  It is great to have her back, particularly as she will have a new album out to coincide with her latest UK Tour. Lynne's songs are familiar and comfortable, yet fearless and strong.  Live her performances are polished and rocking, as those who attended last year's concert will testify.  This time around The Good Intentions will consist of Brodie Mohninger on lead guitar, MJ Dandeneau on bass and Shawn Killaly on drums.  The band are known for their hard living style of music, mixing gritty ballads with driving roots tinged guitar. Supporting will be ex Rita Payne member Rhiannon Scutt.  Since her last appearance Rhiannon has been busy writing new songs and will give them an airing at this concert. Advanced Tickets for the concert are priced at £12.50 and can be obtained from the usual outlets.  They are on sale now.      Bring Your Friends for a  Great Night Out and Save  on Tickets! We would like as many people as possible to come and enjoy the concerts we put on. Why not ask your friends? Any person buying 6 tickets up to one week before any concert will get £1 off the ticket price on all tickets purchased. This offer is available only by ringing Brian on 01652 649230 or emailing him on brianchudley@btinternet.com Zoey T-shirt A simple declarative fashion statement. Buy now Memories of Water My most personal album yet. Buy now

Check Out Norman Hewit on Spotify

Check Out Norman Hewit on Spotify

Follow this link...

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WB2GJnjTJi0CIUvqSIbPd

Blues Moose Cafe, Live at Cafe Bar de Comm, 31 March 2017

31 mei 2017. BIg Monti Amundson is te gast bij Bluesmoose radio. daar gaan we weer mooie opnames van maken. Veel publiek is gewenst want als alles loopt zoals het hoort wordt er een mooie live Cd van gemaakt.

Pokey LaFarge, European Tour, April - May 2017

Tickets for this these upcoming European tour dates are 

now on sale! Find ticket links on: http://pokeylafarge.net/tour 

Mollie Marriott at the Cavern Club Liverpool on 11 April, 2017.

Straight after supporting Paul Weller on tour, Mollie and her band will be headlining 

the legendary venue, The Cavern Club in Liverpool. Don't miss out. 

Get your tickets here >>> https://sales.webticketmanager.com/default.aspx?companyid=80&eventid=13122