Machine Head Release New Single “My Hands Are Empty”

 Machine Head have debuted a new single, “My Hands Are Empty.” 

The track, which deals with the subjects of depression and opioid addiction, marks the first musical collaboration between MH mastermind Robb Flynn and original Burn My Eyes guitarist Logan Mader in 24 years.

“My Hands Are Empty” Lyrics:
Misery, cover me in waves
The heartache is slowly
Withering, I become her slave
Succumb to the darkness
Suffocating like I’m drowning in sand
Depression’s got me by her cold dead hands
Treachery, the choices you made
Cut my heart open with this golden blade
My hands are empty, lies so petty
My hands are empty, kill me gently
Medicate, I watched you slowly die
The powders and pills
Disintegrate, you right before my eyes
The emptiness haunts me
Glass reflections of a cold dead stare
Ingesting chemicals of death with no care
Memories, they haunt me they stain
Of what you once meant to me before this pain
My hands are empty, lies so petty
My hands are empty, kill me gently
I, I will not hide these scars of mine
(Take away the shame)
I, I will not be what’s left behind
(Find someone else to blame)
Forgiveness, constricted
No longer human
A ghost in time                https://www.machinehead1.com/ 

An Introduction to Nic Jones - On Topic Records

 

An Introduction to Nic Jones

The 14th release in Topic’s acclaimed ‘An Introduction To…’ series celebrates the classic English folk singer, fingerstyle guitarist and fiddle player, Nic Jones. Compiled by Nic himself, the album includes sleeve notes by Colin Irwin (fRoots/The Guardian) and two previously unreleased 2013 studio tracks, ‘Now’ and ‘I Only Spoke Portuguese.’

Nic Jones has won awards galore, has made some fantastic albums and played with the likes of June Tabor, Martin Carthy, Richard and Linda Thompson, Peter Bellamy and Shirley Collins to name but a few. There is no doubt he would have made even more fantastic music had it not been for a tragic car crash that robbed this world of his magic touch. 1980 saw the release of his classic album Penguin Eggs on Topic Records but less than two years later, fate took a disastrous turn. After a gig and while traveling home his car collided head-on with a brick lorry. Virtually every bone in his body was broken. The shock waves reverberated around the entire folk world. The battle to rebuild his body and his life was long and tortuous. He would never play again,                                                                               that was for sure.

Except. Except, eventually – well, almost thirty years eventually – he did.
Coerced, encouraged, protected and inspired by his remarkable wife Julia, he was able to put the pieces back together again. First lured to play a few festivals and then in 2013 with the help of his son Joe Jones and Belinda O’Hooley, record a few new studio tracks, two of which appear on this release for the first time.

Nic insisted on compiling this introduction to his work, a mix of material from the Topics classic Penguin Eggs and Game Set Match albums, tracks included are ‘Humpback Whale’, ‘Seven Yellow Gypsies’, ‘Dives of Lazarus’ as well as the magical never released before 2013 studio recordings of ‘I Only Speak Portuguese’ and ‘Now.’
I think it’s best to have Nic have the last word.

“I think this selection of tracks represents very well my working repertoire during the years I was a professional performer. In music, I have always liked stories, encapsulated in a rhythmic way. I have enjoyed the visions, true or false, black or white, philosophical or emotional, played to the best on my old guitar… So here are a few of those songs that will take you all around the world and, hopefully, set your own visions alight” – Nic Jones January 2019

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The Flaming Lips To Play "World's First Space Bubble Concert" In December

The Flaming Lips have announced a special show in Oklahoma City.

The septet will play the "World's First Space Bubble Concert" — where the band members and the audience are all housed in giant inflatable bubbles — at the Criterion on December 11.

The bubbles have frequently been used as part of the group's onstage repertoire since they first appeared encased in the plastic spheres at 2004's Coachella festival.

Having staged a series of trial runs, including a performance for family and friends, which they turned into a live video for Assassins of Youth, the band are ready to present a concert for the general public. Attendance will be limited to 100 people and tickets go on sale at 10am on November 13.

The Flaming Lips recently confirmed a handful of rescheduled UK and Ireland gigs supporting their latest LP, 'American Head', released in September.

The Flaming Lips Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Fri December 11 2020 - OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma - Criterion (USA)
Mon January 25 2021 - LOS ANGELES California - Wiltern (USA)
Tue January 26 2021 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Warfield (USA)
Thu January 28 2021 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom (Canada)
Fri January 29 2021 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom (Canada)
Tue February 02 2021 - DENVER Colorado - Mission Ballroom (USA)
Thu March 18 2021 - PORTLAND Oregon - Arlene Schnitzer Hall (USA)
Fri March 19 2021 - SPOKANE Washington - Martin Woldson Theatre At The Fox (USA)
Sat March 20 2021 - MISSOULA Montana - Wilma Theatre - MT (USA)

Click here to compare & buy The Flaming Lips Tickets at Stereoboard.com.

 

Jackie Oates & Megan Henwood On Line Show - Saturday 14 November 2020

 Jackie Oates & Megan Henwood On Line Show - Saturday 14 November 2020

Multi award winning contemporary folk duo Jackie Oates and Megan Henwood meld together their love of storytelling, songwriting and melody with their voices and acoustic instruments, resulting in a fresh sound that combines both reworked traditional folk song with original and contemporary material. Their individual musical backgrounds are quite different yet their voices blend effortlessly, sensitively backed by viola, guitar, and sometimes piano.

The pair met at Nettlebed Folk Club in Oxfordshire, already admiring one another’s work – they began playing music together shortly after and Jackie contributed heavily on Megan’s last album ‘Head Heart Hand’. Since then they have been working together on new material and experimenting with arranging traditional and contemporary songs to fit their musical vision. Working with producers Pete Brown and Tom Excell they have recorded a 5 track EP entitled ‘Wings’ which features their haunting adaption of Brain Bedford’s poignant song ‘What’s The Use Of Wings?’.

After their duo performance at Folk Weekend: Oxford was scuppered by Covid (although we had a lovely shared set of solo songs instead!) we are delighted that Jackie and Megan will be back performing together for us, live to your living rooms.

Event Details This event takes place in Zoom. You will be emailed a joining link when you have booked your ticket - if you don't receive the confirmation straight away please email cat@livetoyourlivingroom.com

Start date: 14 November, 2020 Start time: 20:00 GMT End time: 22:00 GMT

Ticket Link

That'll Be The Day Rock and Roll Variety Show - On Line - December 2020

 Watch the UK’s leading rock and roll variety show ONLINE this December.

VARIOUS DATES - DECEMBER 3rd-13th

View Trailer https://youtu.be/WFU5LwgxQvo

BOOK NOW https://www.thatllbetheday.events/

BUY TICKET > CLICK LINK > WATCH THE SHOW

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Blurcrow Music Website Now Back Up and Running

 Good news!

The Bluecrow Music Website is now back up and running. 

Check it out now...

www.bluecrowmusic.co.uk 

Martin Simpson Celebrates Launch of New Topic Album With On Line Concert

 Martin Simpson celebrates the release of his new album, Home Recordings, this Friday with an online album launch. See below for details and links to buy tickets.

See this special online concert in conjunction with the

Milngavie FolkClub

. It’s happening this Friday 13 November 2020 and tickets are now on sale on this link: https://jmsconcerts.co.uk/269-martin-simpson-online-album...

WHISKEY SIPPIN' MUSIC | Laid-Back Delta Blues Guitar by Justin Johnson

 WHISKEY SIPPIN' MUSIC | Laid-Back Delta Blues Guitar by Justin Johnson

This track is included on "The Bootleg Series Vol. 2: Whiskey Sippin' Music" NOW AVAILABLE at https://justinjohnsonstore.com Whether you've got a glass of your favorite stuff or not... just sit back, press play, and ease your mind for a while. I love playing some slow, mellow, back porch slide guitar. Forget about your problems, enjoy some music, and if it makes you feel better... go ahead and hit that "Subscribe" button for more musical medicine!

TUNING: Open D: D-A-D-F#-A-D GEAR: • Vintage Dobro Resonator Guitar • Justin Johnson Signature Ceramic Guitar Slide: http://www.JustinJohnsonStore.com • CEntrance Mobile Recorder (R4R)

Bluecrow Music Website Currently Off Line but Will Be Back Soon

The Bluecrow Music Website is currently down. But, fear not, it will soon be back better and fitter than ever.

King King Fans, Listen To Alan Nimmo on Friday 13 November

Celebrate the weekend Listen out for an interview with Alan Nimmo on 

Adam Onslaught’s show on www.mmhradio.co.uk at 8-10pm on Friday November 13th.