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Topic Records are proud to announce two new CD releases on 20th October 2017. Various Artists – Topic Records The Real Sound Of Folk Music (TICD001) The perfect introduction to the wonders of Topic Records the worlds oldest surviving independent record label, a 2 CD set featuring 28 specially selected songs from the labels vast catalogue. Artists include John Tams, Steve Ashley, Dick Gaughan, Ewan MacColl, Anne Briggs, Mike Waterson, Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Shirley Collins, Davy Graham, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, The Watersons, The Full English and June Tabor and Oysterband to name but a few. Shirley Collins – An introduction to (TICD002) Part of the new Introduction to Topic series this CD compilation is the perfect introduction to the work of Shirley Collins. 15 tracks specailly selected, spanning Shirleys carrier. Features recordings from the legendary Sweet Primeroses LP plus recordings featuring Dolly Collins and the Young Tradition Also available as Digital download. Limited edition Vinyl pressings available through VINYL 180 Both titles are now available to pre-order NOW The Real Sound of Folk Music is available to pre-order on iTunes This month Topic Records are happy to celebrate the Birthdays of three leading ladies within the Topic stable of artists. Norma Waterson, (15th August) is one of the original founding members of the highly regarded folk group The Watersons. Formed in the early 1960’s the band went on to release their first album and highly acclaimed 'Frost And Fire' in 1965 which was awarded album of the year by Melody Maker newspaper. Norma has continued to record and perform both within the different incarnations of the Watersons, Waterson:Carthy group, as well as with her daughter Eliza Carthy who too shares a birthday in the same month as her mother. Eliza Carthy, (23rd August) is as well -known as her mother having grown up in one of Folk’s great family dynasty’s. It was inevitable the gift of music would transfer from mother to daughter and following many successful solo albums such as ‘Heat, Light & Sound’ and ‘Rice’ an album titled ‘Gift’ was released to critical acclaim and featured mother and daughter performing together. Last but not least celebrating a birthday in August is Linda Thompson, (23rd August) who became one of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk rock movement of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performing, recording and releasing 6 records with her then husband and fellow British folk rock musician, guitarist Richard Thompson, Linda would go onto recording and releasing solo albums, the most successful being 2013’s ‘Won’t Be Long Now’. Please see below for this month’s special offers. The Watersons - Early Days Find out more » The Watersons - Frost and Fire Find out more » The Watersons - For Pence & Spicy Ale Find out more » Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy - Gift Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Heat, Light & Sound Find out more » Eliza Carthy & The Kings of Calicutt Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Red Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rice Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Anglicana Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rough Music Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Dream of Breathing Underwater Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Wayward Daughter: The Best Of Find out more » Linda Thompson - Won't Be Long Now Find out more » Coming Soon 1st September 2017 sees the release of the highly anticipated new Martin Simpson album ‘Trails and Tribulations’. Regarded as his best record to date the album is available to pre-order from Martin's official store (where you can get a signed guitar tab and plectrum), Propermusic, Amazon, iTunes and all good record shops. Watch the videos for Blues Run the Game and Thomas Drew below. Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address  Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

Topic Records - August 2017 newsletter

ONE MONTH TO GO for the 7th Annual Playing For Change Day!

ONE WORLD, ONE VOICE, ONE DAY! ONE MONTH TO GO for the 7th Annual Playing For Change Day! Calling all artists, event hosts, organizers and supporters -  get on board now as we link hearts and voices on the joyous day of unity, love and peace-building around the world.  See your event, big or small, posted in REAL TIME with others around the planet. It's simple to be a PFC Day event host.  Click here to get started ...   PARTICIPATE Playing For Change Foundation and PFC Day welcome opportunities to creatively associate your event with local causes and charities, as well.  We regularly feature events on Playing For Change’s social media networks and email base so PFC Day is also a great way to promote artists, musicians and give visibility to a cause. © 2017 Playing For Change Foundation mailing address... Playing For Change Foundation 532 Colorado Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401

Lady Sings The Blues Saturday 23 September at Lincoln Drill Hall

Lady Sings The Blues 

Saturday 23 September 7.30 pm 

Lincoln Drill Hall

This stunning show presents the music of Billie Holiday from the 30s to the 50s using many of the original arrangements.

Featuring six top British Jazz Award-Winning musicians and the remarkable singer Val Wiseman, who gives ‘an uncanny reproduction of the Holiday sound and style’, this is as close as it gets to hearing that tremendous repertoire performed live as it was first performed all those years ago.

Tickets: From £14 available from 01522 873894

www.lincolndrillhall.com 

Keith Luckey at the Frothblowers Micro Pub, Peterborough, Sunday 20 Aug 2017

Keith Luckey is playing a one hour acoustic set between 3pm and 4pm at the Frothblowers Micro Pub, Peterborough, Sunday 20 August, 2017.

Real Ale and Real Music.

Admission free

www.keithluckey.fourfour.com

Drummer Wanted In Newark Area (UK)

Drummer Wanted In Newark Area (UK)

A new band based in the Newark (UK) area is short of a drummer. The band practice on alternate Wednesday and Fridays. 

It is a Punk/Funk/Rock/Soul band. They are now rehearsing with the first gig already booked on the 15th Dec. All drummers welcome: M/F, any age or level of experience.

Interested? Then please call or text... 07546 903257

Or message Badly Packed Traveller at... 

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Boo Hewerdine - Band dates released for December

Band dates released for December "One of the country’s most consistently admired songwriters" - Folk Radio UK "Simple, poetic reflections on life an

Band dates released for December Boo Hewerdine "One of the country’s most consistently admired songwriters" - Folk Radio UK "Simple, poetic reflections on life and love" - The Guardian FULL BAND DATES AVAILABLE - 11 / 12 / 15 / 17 December 2017 Boo is well known as one of the greatest songwriter performers in the business, but incredibly, its been 7 years since Boo released his last studio album of original material 'God Bless The Pretty Things'. Not that he's been inactive, far from it, the period has been the most productive of his career. Boo wrote Radio Ballads for the BBC's Olympic and recent Child Migration series. There has been a huge array of writing and producing with both established and upcoming artists and passing something on to budding writers via his much loved song-writing workshops. Boo spent three years writing a daily blog which lead to podcast fun with that staff of The WORD (RIP) and invitations to join Radio broadcasts such as The Verb (BBC Radio 3) and a moment of personal satisfaction when his work was included in the radio round up Pick Of The Week on BBC Radio 4. Boo formed the duo State Of The Union with American guitarist Brooks Williams and recorded and released two albums and an EP, live in the studio with engineer Mark Freegard, the duo appeared on BBC1 TV Andrew Marr show performing their cover of Pet Shop Boys Rent. Boo has written lyrics and played on over 30 new recordings by and with other artists during the period including the acclaimed 2014 album (Vagabond) and 2015 EP (Back The Dogs) with Scottish singer Eddi Reader, Last Man Standing Ep (2015) with Kris Drever of Lau and Duke Special. Reveal Records compiled the first document of his career to date with a fine Best of compilation My Name In Brackets and swiftly followed that with an album of lost recordings found in a box! This album was Open which received five star reviews and was number 5 in the Telegraph Albums of The Year 2015. His new album Swimming in Mercury was released this month to critical acclaim. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Boo Hewerdine Hewerdine says... “I felt like I had to wait for the right time to tell some old stories, working on the Best of compilation My Name In Brackets and finding the Open recordings took me back a little, each song a placed me in a memory. I soon realised I had to go further and revisit the time when I was first making music. Taking the bus down to Rough Trade in London with my demo tape Julia, playing cheap guitars with broken strings. For Swimming In Mercury and Born I have used instruments I’ve not used for years. The process has been more akin to when I was starting out in an indie band. I used my father’s old beat up piano and I wrote some songs with my son, Ben which was great. The lyrics came fast, I trusting my pen. Boo will also be touring with his band doing a few exclusive dates in December (11/12/15/ 17 available), here is the line-up: Boo - vocals and guitar Chris Pepper - drums Chris Bradbury - guitar and keyboards Mark Ellis - Bass CLICK HERE FOR BOO'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL Boo Hewerdine AVAILABILITY FOR 11/12/15/17 DEC (BAND) + Solo dates for 2018 PLEASE CONTACT: gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to BOO HEWERDINE Click here to go to REVEAL RECORDS BB Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company

Latest News From Topic Records - June 2017.

This month Topic Records focus on what is regarded to be one of the greatest acoustic folk albums of all time, Nic Jones Penguin Eggs. Released in June 1980 it was critically acclaimed and named "Folk Album of the Year" by Melody Maker. Nic Jones was greatly influenced by Martin Carthy, whose percussive guitar style he adopted for his own, Nic first surfaced during the late 1960s as a member of the group the Halliard, mounting a solo career in 1970 with his debut album 'Ballads And Songs'. Nic continued to release solo records and appeared on albums for artists like Richard Thompson and June Tabor. Sadly, Nic’s recording and performing career was tragically cut short when, returning home after a gig a Glossop Folk Festival in February 1982 he was involved in a serious traffic accident that left him in intensive care and hospitalised for some eight months. His injuries were such that he now only performs for his own pleasure. A truly tragic loss to the Folk World. The rarity and beauty of Nic Jones recordings only add to their status as truly remarkable recordings. Nic Jones will forever be a cornerstone in the history of English Folk. Find the following Nic Jones titles with a 25% discount on the Topic store. Penguin Eggs Shop now » Game Set Match Shop now » Canadee-I-O (7") Shop now » The Enigma of Nic Jones Shop now » Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved.. Our mailing address is: Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom Add us to your address book