If I Were A Carpenter played by Keith Luckey

RIP John Prine

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to "songwriter for the ages" John Prine following his death on Tuesday.

The 73-year-old passed away at Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee from complications related to the coronavirus. He was hospitalised last month and placed in intensive care for 13 days after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Following news of his death, confirmed by his wife and manager, stars flocked to social media to share their condolences, with Springsteen remembering his friend and former collaborator as the "loveliest guy in the world".

"Over here on E Street, we are crushed by the loss of John Prine," he wrote on Twitter. "John and I were 'New Dylans' together in the early '70s and he was never anything but the loveliest guy in the world. A true national treasure and a songwriter for the ages. We send love and prayers to his family."

After meeting backstage at a Bob Dylan show in the 1970s, Springsteen and Prine became friends, and took to the stage together to perform Prine's Paradise in 1988. Springsteen went on to contribute backing vocals to the song Take a Look at My Heart, which featured on Prine's 1991 album The Missing Years.

Other stars to pay tribute to the country and folk music icon included Miranda Lambert, who shared a picture of herself and Prine on her Instagram page and wrote: "Thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine."

"My heart hurts learning that John Prine has passed away. He is singing with the angels. You will be missed but your songs will live on," Sheryl Crow posted on her Instagram page, while Toby Keith added: "The great John Prine has passed away from the virus. He showed me how to 'let it rip' when it comes to songwriting. There's a huge hole in the music world tonight. John did it best. RIP."

Lincoln Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival at Lincoln Drill Hall Sunday 13 September

Lincoln Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival at Lincoln Drill Hall Sunday 13 September 2020

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Albert Lee @ Lincoln Drill Hall Rescheduled for Tuesday 8th September 2020

Albert Lee @ Lincoln Drill Hall Rescheduled  for Tuesday 8th September 2020


Albert Lee should have been appearing at Lincoln Drill Hall on the 29th May 2020 but because of Covid-19 the show has now been  Rescheduled  for Tuesday 8th September 2020

Join one of the most-renowned – and fastest – guitarists in musical history for an evening of exceptional six string action. ‘His sound is unmistakable – often emulated, never equalled.’ Emmylou Harris

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Free Live Stream From Big City Indians 11 April 2020 - 1pm CST

Free Live Stream From Big City Indians 11 April 2020 - 1pm CST 9pm in the UK
This event will be streamed on my Wolfheart Facebook Page.

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Take 60 minutes to watch this live performance and let the flute medicine take your spirit on an entertaining musical journey with lots of positive vibes.

So get your mobile phones, iPads and laptops ready to fire! 

Join Big City Indians on Facebook live from my music room on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. CST and 20:00 CEST for an intimate FREE Easter Concert. (9pm UK Time for first showing)
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Fender Expands Guitar Innovation with American Acousticsonic Stratocaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today celebrates the official launch of the newest model in the American Acoustasonic® Series, the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster. Originally previewed at Winter NAMM 2020, this Strat is a continuation of the platform that the Telecaster started, giving players a new set of sonics and the undeniable Strat playing experience. This all-new model is inspired by its sister Telecaster platform, but also moves the series forward with creative options in new design and technology. Already being used across many genres by artists – such as Rob "Freaky Rob" Gueringer, Billy Strings, Lindsay Ell, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Molly Tuttle, Brandon Walters, Striking Matches, Naia Izumi, Carmen Vandenberg, Jose Rios and MIYAVI – Fender showcases what these guitars and remarkable artists can do together.

Building off of the highly successful Acoustasonic Telecaster® released at Winter NAMM 2019, the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster ($1,999.99) features all-new tonewoods and voices with even more electric possibilities. Along with three unique electric voices on the selector switch, the Acoustasonic Stratocaster also adds all-new acoustic options, including short scale and concert body with a slotted headstock. To showcase the differences between the two models, Fender invited two acclaimed guitarists and performers, country music picker Daniel Donato and guitarist, singer and blues-rocker Tyler Bryant, to go head to head in a guitar-playing shootout.

“We are proud to continue expanding our most sonically innovative platform with the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster,” said Billy Martinez, Fender VP Category Manager, Acoustic Division. “Following in the footsteps of what Fender accomplished over 70 years ago, it was a natural and authentic progression for us to start with the Telecaster model and then offer a Stratocaster counterpart with its own unique voices. We can’t wait to see what musicians, both Strat enthusiasts and acoustic fans, will achieve in their creative process with this new range of voices the Acoustasonic Stratocaster unlocks.” 

Designed with a fully hollow body and Fender’s patented Stringed Instrument Resonance System (SIRS), the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster offers a new sonic experience that is naturally loud and resonant both on and off stage. This hybrid guitar features an Acoustasonic Noiseless™ magnetic pickup that delivers a unique set of Stratocaster-inspired voicings and hum-free Fender electric tone, that can be played solo or blended with an acoustic voice to create new sounds. The Fender and Fishman®-designed Acoustic Engine powers the Acoustasonic Stratocaster and provides a new body style and tone wood combinations that enable musicians to curate an all-new collection of acoustic and electric voices. This contemporary guitar also features a mahogany Stratocaster neck with an ebony fingerboard and thinline body that makes it both comfortable and easy to play. 

“We’ve removed the obstacles associated with playing an acoustic guitar, giving players those same sounds with an electric neck and comfortable thin line acoustic body – all in a familiar Strat body shape,” Martinez added. “At the same time, this guitar still gives you all the tonal options you would get in a Dreadnought, concert or auditorium acoustic guitar.”

The BBC Big Band at Lincoln Drill Hall Rescheduled to 1st November 2020

The BBC Big Band: The Music of James Bond… And Beyond!

Please note: due to the Coronavirus situation this event has been postponed to the 1 November.  Existing ticket holders can simply use their original tickets for the performance, but anyone who can’t make the new date should get in touch with the box office to discuss refund options. Thank you for your co-operation.

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Broken Witt Rebels Rescheduled UK Hotel Tour Dates

Rescheduled UK Hotel Tour dates in
Scotland and Ireland are works in progress

To quote William "Bill" S. Preston Esq...
"Be Excellent to each other..."

1 Sep - Exeter - Cavern - Exeter Cavern
2 Sep - Leicester - 02 Academy - O2 Academy Leicester
3 Sep - Norwich - The Waterfront - The Waterfront Norwich
4 Sep - Milton keynes - Craufurd Arms - The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue)
6 Sep - Buckley - Tivoli - The Tivoli Venue
13 Sep - Liverpool - Jimmys - Jimmy's Liverpool
14 Sep - Nottingham - Bodega - The Bodega
16 Sep - Cambridge - The Portland Arms - The Portland Arms
17 Sep - Cardiff - clwb ifor bach - Clwb Ifor Bach
18 Sep - Wolverhampton - KK's Steel Mill - KK'S Steel Mill - Live Music
20 Sep - Tunbridge Wells - Forum - TUNBRIDGE WELLS FORUM
22 Sep - Southampton - Joiners - The Joiners
23 Sep - Brighton - Green Door Store - Greendoorstore Presents
26 Sep - Leeds - Lending Rooms - Lending Room
27 Sep - Hull - The Polar Bear - The Polar Bear
28 Sep - London - 100 club - The 100 Club

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Coronavirus: Isle of Wight and Download Festivals Cancelled

It has been reported tha bot rhe Isle of White and Download Festivals have been cancelled for 2020.
Duran Duran and Lionel Richie were due to appear alongside Supergrass and Kaiser Chiefs at Seaclose Park, Newport on the Isle of Wight.
At Download, Kiss, Iron Maiden and System of a Down were the headliners due at Donington Park.
Both festivals had been set to take place in mid-June.
Organisers of both events are looking to give those who have already bought tickets refunds or the option to carry their tickets forward to next year's event.

Download Festival Statement…

https://downloadfestival.co.uk/news-features/download-festival-2020-no-longer-taking-place/

Ilse of White Festival Statement…

https://isleofwightfestival.com/news/2020/isle-of-wight-festival-statement

For the Isle of Wight, fans who had already bought ferry of hovercraft travel were being advised to Contact Red Funnel, Wightlink or Hovertravel direct.

Ferry information link…
https://isleofwightfestival.com/news/2020/information-on-pre-booked-ferry-crossings