Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock – Need We Say Anymore?

Elvis sings Jailhouse Rock... 

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock – Need We Say Anymore?

Elvis starred in the iconic movie Jailhouse Rock in 1957. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe and was extremely popular upon its release. Presley played the main character, Vince Everett. Everett was previously in prison for manslaughter after getting into a fight in a bar. He gets out and becomes a hugely successful singer, according to IMDb.

But Presley would injure himself in a bizarre accident while filming. According to the official blog for Graceland, the sprawling Memphis, Tennessee home where Presley resided, Graceland.com reports that Presley was performing the dance routine for an iconic moment in the movie at the time.

Fans who have seen the film know exactly which moment that we’re talking about. Presley sings his famous “Jailhouse Rock” and moves his hips to the music in a choreographed dance number. But when it came time to perform for the camera, the cap of his tooth became dislodged and he inhaled it into his lung. It must have been a very scary moment for everyone around him, and Presley had to have surgery to have the cap removed. The operation involved separating the vocal cords, but luckily there was no lasting damage. According to the website, it’s the reason why Presley’s character, Vince Everett, has an injury to his throat and vocal cords at the end of the movie when he’s punched in the throat.

Facebook Post by the Organisers of Heretic Fest

We all know the drill by now with how these lockdowns affect certain industries, however I would like to assure you here with some positivity.

I am working very closely with all involved to make sure this event can go ahead as planned, no doubt there is some uncertainly here, but I would like to reiterate that message that has been throughout this pandemic. The event will NOT be cancelled, worst case scenario we will move the event further along the line and all tickets will remain valid.

I will keep you all informed along the way and a review will be underway soon to decide the future of this event, but until then, let’s try and stay positive and look forward to a good year. Shows will come back, things will go back to normal, and we will soon be in a room again with our friends and music.

Stay safe, and as always, stay awesome! Heretic Fest | Facebook

Danny Boyle Will Direct a New Sex Pistols Biopic

Danny Boyle Will Direct a New Sex Pistols Biopic.

Danny Boyle - of Slumdog Millionaire fame - will direct a new six-part TV drama called Pistol, based on Steve Jones’ memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol that will star Game of Thrones alum Maisie Williams and Babyteeth actor Toby Wallace.

Pistol which will be a will be a six-episode limited series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Fabien Frankel as Glen Matlock, Maisie Williams as Jordan and Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen.

The series was written by Craig Pearce (Strictly Ballroom, The Great Gatsby) and Frank Cottrell-Boyce (24 Hour Party People, A Cock And Bull Story) and will appear on the FX channel. Production is due to begin in March.

Boyle will also serve as executive producer.

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Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival: Friday Night Concert

 Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival: Friday Night Concert — Friday 15 January ---  8pm GMT

Whittlesea Straw Bear on YouTube and Facebook

Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival is an annual tradition, and this year the tradition is continuing online. It all kicks off on Friday night with a concert featuring Granny's Attic, Jackie Oates and more.

Free to attend, but donations to the festival encouraged.

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Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’ by The JuJubes

Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’ by The JuJubes

The Jujubes - Raw stripped back Blues. One vocal, one blues harp and 2 guitars are what makes The
Jujubes authentic yet unique blues sound.

Born out of a passion to keep this genre alive Nikki, Sandy & Pete on their debut single have created a raucous stomper of a song recorded in their living room. 

Radio plays happened before a release date had even been decided, letting The Jujubes know that the Blues fraternity has welcomed them in.

Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’...

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Celtic Connections 2021 Opening Celebration Concert — 7.30pm GMT 15 January 2021

 Celtic Connections

Celebrate the opening of Celtic Connections 2021, with over 12 performances packed into a 90-minute show, featuring the Celtic Connections 2021 Big Band, Duncan Chisholm with Scottish Ensemble, Ímar, Fiona Hunter, Kinnaris Quintet, Le Vent du Nord and many more.

Tickets £10, or get a festival pass from £30

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The Shackleton Trio Live in Your Living Room – Wednesday 13 January 2021 8pm GMT

The Shackleton Trio Live in Your Living Room – Wednesday 13 January 2021 8pm GMT

Enjoy a blend of self-penned songs and imaginative reworkings of traditional material, with influences from British, American and Scandinavian folk. This highly original and energetic trio is just as likely to move you to tears as to move you to your feet. Gig is streamed via Zoom.

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances.

Ticket Link…

TheShackleton Trio - Live to your Living Room

The Shackleton Trio

Check Out B. Right – New Release ‘Side of Me’

Wogan Woodard III, better known as Hip Hop artist B. Right, just dropped his new single "Side of Me" This is B. Right's first song following his 2020 album Nothing Ova Night. 

In B. Right's new single "Side of Me" he covers a multiple topics, like self worth, paranoia and alter egos. as Painting his mind state through mind bending word play and sporadic flows that will have you in a trans the second you hear it.

B. Right talks new single, inspiration from favorite child hood rapper and more...

B. Right – Side of Me is Available on all Major Streaming Platforms

Side of Me by B. Right (songwhip.com)

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MPs Urge Chancellor to Save Music Festivals as Live Music Faces Ruin.

The BBC have reported that MPs have written to the chancellor, asking him to launch a Covid-19 

insurance scheme to protect live music.

It comes days after a parliamentary inquiry heard that the majority of UK festivals face ruin if they are forced to cancel events for a second summer.

The appeal is backed by more than 100 industry figures, including organisers of the TRNSMT and Parklife festivals. "Without insurance, the events we know and love simply won't take place this year," the DCMS committee said. "Sustaining losses like those we've seen in 2020 for another year isn't an option, and hundreds of businesses... have already been forced to fold," the letter continued. "The government has backed insurance for the film and television

industry to the tune of £500 million. It's now time to do this for other creative industries."

 Keep Music Live

and

Let The Music Play

Read the full story here…

 

MPs urgechancellor to save summer music festivals as live music faces ruin - BBC News

Watch Merle Haggard - Today I Started Loving You Again

Watch Merle Haggard - Today I Started Loving You Again

Today I Started Loving You Again was composed by Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens and was the B-side to his #1 hit The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde. This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

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