Friday, 24 March 2017

Chagstock Music Festival 2017

Summer Season Saturday Sessions in Lincoln Drill Hall Cafe/Bar

Saturday Sessions in Lincoln Drill Hall Cafe/Bar feature mainly acoustic local musicians playingbetween 12 and 2 pm. Admission is free but you are able to make a voluntary donation in the 'Tip Bucket'. You can get a beer, hot drink and/or a bite to eat from the bar. All are welcom.

The Saturday Session Line Up for Summer 2017 is...

May

6^th Michael Todd

13^th The Way Out

20^th Eva McDonald

27^th Keith Luckey

June

3^rd Double Take

17^th Aidan Marshall

24^th David Godfrey

July

1^st Blind River

8^th Double Take

15^th Kate Anna

29^th Nigel & Teri

August

5^th Double Take

12^th Pete Wray

17^th Strummin’ Steve Jackson

26^th Lil’ Ian Goodsman

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Glass House Acoustic Session, 26 March 2017, Key Theatre, Peterborough.

glasshouse acoustic sessions - peterborough

Check out Glasshouse Acoustic Sessions at the Key Theatre Peterborough...

- 26th March: John Bilboa & Graham Cleaver / Stacey Lowth / Paspatou

Glasshouse Acoustic

Imelda May UK Tour 2017

Just over a month until Imelda and her amazing band hit the road!

Get your tickets here: gigst.rs/IM

The Boobonyx at the Punch Bowl, Spalding, UK, 24 March, 2017.

The Boobonyx at the Punch Bowl, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK.

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

HANS THEESSINK & BROOKS WILLIAMS - 'Steady Rolling Blues' Tour May 2018

Hans Theessink

Brooks Williams

Hans Theessink, is one of the fiercest acoustic players in Europe and one of the top acoustic blues stars worldwide, a man who has played with the best and is one of the best, American or European, black & white, old and young, since The 1960s.This guy is the real deal, just a bluesmaster who is as good as it gets on every level. He is literally an international blues treasure.

"One Helluva Guitar Player" - Bo Diddley

"Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world's pre-eminent pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues" - Blues Revue, USA

"A killerpicker with a magical voice" - Midwest Record, USA

"Hardly anyone gets everything so relaxed and focused on the point ... "

- Bluesnews

"Six-string finesse, vocal brilliance and the deepest southern feeling can not be expressed in any measure" - Global-mojo

"Mr.Theessink sings the blues with a voice the texture of black molasses and plays guitar as if he were born to it. The overall feel of the music is devastating" - The Living Tradition, UK

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Hans Theessink

Brooks Williams hails from Statesboro, Georgia, the town made famous by country-blues legend Blind Willie McTell. Ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, he’s a mean finger-picker and a stunning slide guitarist. Plus, “he has a beautiful voice,” says AmericanaUK, “that you just melt into.” Not one easy to pigeon-hole, Brooks' music is the love-child of country-blues and Americana. fRoots says, "Soulful Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves. He really rocks!”

He got his start in the clubs and bars in Boston USA (the same music scene that years earlier sparked the careers of Bonnie Raitt and Chris Smither) and from there he has toured in ever-widening circles for nearly three decades. In 2013 Williams was nominated best male vocalist by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth. AmericanaUK says, “he has a beautiful voice that you just melt into.” He’s also ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. Over the years he has picked alongside Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Paul Jones, Little Feat, Maria Muldaur, Shawn Colvin and Leo Kottke, to name but a few.

His massive repertoire reads like a roots music Hall Of Fame. Classic blues ranging from Bessie Smith to Memphis Slim, to compelling covers from the likes of Dave Alvin, Buddy Miller and Mose Allison. “On top of all this,” writes American Roots UK, “is his songwriting which stands comparison with virtually any of his peers.” Rooted in tradition his songs are timeless. Utterly contemporary they are wryly observed and relevant.

With twenty-two albums to his name, including “Brooks’ Blues” (2017), “My Turn Now” (2016) and “Shreveport Sessions” (2014), and a vigorous touring schedule, Williams is one of acoustic roots music’s guiding lights. From festival stages to listening rooms, from Newport to Philly, Boston to Glasgow, Cambridge to Belfast, London to Detroit, Brooks Williams is, says the San Antonio Light, “a fret monster who has to be seen to be believed!”

"At the top of his game, setting new standards and a fresh direction for the blues." - Blues In Britain

"Soulful Americana, full-on blues, and tasty rootsy grooves."- fRoots

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BOOKING NOW FOR DATES FROM 3 MAY - 30 MAY 2018:

For all booking enquiries and details on availability please contact:

GAIL COOKE

LAUGHING DOG MUSIC

gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk

07905 952374

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Sunday, 19 March 2017

Lloyd Cole's solo journey 'In New York' is captured in new Box Set

Lloyd Cole's solo journey 'In New York' is captured in new Box Set

Nobody oozes more laid-back cool then Lloyd Cole and this new limited edition box set of his early solo years, shows off his true songwritering prowess.

Featuring all four solo albums Lloyd released after his time with The Commotions between 1988 and 1996 ['Lloyd Cole' ('90), 'Don't Get Weird On Me Babe' ('91), 'Bad Vibes' ('93) and 'Love Story' ('95)] plus 'Smile If You Want To', the 'unreleased' fifth album (including one previously unreleased track), and 'Demos '89-'94', 20 recordings from home and studio made public for this release.

We've uncovered these three hidden video gems and launched them especially to coincide with the new 'In New York' box set.

Frank Turner & Joe Strummer Foundation arrive in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Frank Turner & Joe Strummer Foundation arrive in Freetown, Sierra Leone

We've just had news that the crew have arrived safe and sound in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

We'll have more updates to follow but if you want to see what's happening (as and when it happens) follow this hashtag #FTJSFWO - the boys will be posting from the ground whenever possible via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

This is a B.I.G. deal for us and it would not have been possible without your support.

More information about the campaign - why we're doing it and what the objective is can be found on the main campaign page.

Into The Ark Summer 2017 Gigs.

Saturday, 18 March 2017

King King/Bad Touch Tour, April and May 2017

April and May Tour announcement

Bad Touch added to Tour

We are delighted to announce that we have added 'Bad Touch' as our tour support for our April and May dates. We are 99% sure you will love them - what a great track. We are also really enjoying their new song Heartbreaker Soulshaker too - this tour is going to rock!

Our recent dates were a sell -out, so you don't want to miss these shows. The Robin show was reviewed by Ramzine Magazine here, as well as Maximum Volume Music too. Our Belfast show was reviewed by Uber Rock here. Some great photos as well!