Fender Sessions Feature James Bay with the ’72 Telecaster Slimline

 

Fender Sessions Feature James Bay with the ’72 Telecaster Slimline. The Grammy-
nominated musician offers a rocking take on Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way.”

English singer/songwriter James Bay is well-known for his well-crafted takes on the classic love song, bringing together soul-stirring guitar licks and brutally honest lyrics that showcase not only his musical talents, but also his innermost thoughts.

The Grammy Award-nominated artist recently added to his heart-bearing catalog with the 2022 album Leap, which is even more vulnerable than his previously acclaimed albums, Chaos and the Calm and Electric Light.

Perhaps that penchant for expounding on his true feelings is what drew him to cover Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way,” a smash hit off the classic rock band’s chart-topping 1977 album, Rumours, for a new edition of Fender Sessions.

“It’s a classic,” Bay said of the track. “I’ve always been drawn to that song … the guitar sounds, the sound of the band, the sound of the vocals. It’s the full package.

Using an American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline, Bay added more of a rock tone to Fleetwood’s Lindsey Buckingham’s original composition, playing to the track’s emotional undertones. 

 

R.I.P Dave Crosby

 

Veteran US folk-rock star David Crosby has died aged 81, his representative has confirmed.

He helped set up two major bands in the 1960s: The Byrds, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He was renowned for his guitar-playing and vocal harmonies.

His career saw him achieve the rare feat of being inducted to the revered Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.

Former bandmates saluted Crosby's creative talents, while acknowledging the conflicts they had endured.

Crosby's wife told showbiz site Variety that he died "after a long illness" while surrounded by family.

"His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music," her statement added.

Lincoln 3 Piece Band Manipulators Gigs (so far) For 2023

 Here's a list of Lincoln 3 piece band Manipulators gigs so far for the year 2023

For updates check out (1) Manipulators | Facebook

January

28th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham

February

19th, Edwards Bar, Grantham

24th, Adam & Eve, Lincoln

March

3rd, Magna Carta, Lincoln

24th, The Bull, Bracebridge Heath

May

7th, Woodcocks, Saxilby

June

9th, Caistor Beer Festival, Caistor

24th, Kings Head, Louth

July

29th, Adam & Eve, Lincoln

August

27th, Woodcocks, Saxilby

September

9th, Birdcage, Lincoln

10th, TBA

October

28th, Adam & Eve, Lincoln

Catch The JuJubes Live at the Honey Bee Blues Club Sheffield 4 February, 2023

 The JuJubes Live at the Honey Bee Blues Club Sheffield 4 February, 2023

The Jujubes | London | Facebook

Fine Folk on LCRFM 103.6FM On 17 January 2023 - Fine Folk on LCRFM 103.6FM

Tune in to Fine Folk on LCRFM 103.6FM (http://lcrlincoln.com) on Tuesday 17th January at 7.00pm to listen to an interview featuring Alan Ritson speaking to Lizzy Hardingham.

Indomitable folk musician and ornate songstress, Lizzy is paving her way as a powerhouse performer with "beautifully delivered songs that sing straight to the heart". 2019 saw her storm the UK folk club and festival scene, including Cambridge Folk Festival, while in 2020 she captivated online audiences with "a voice that could fill a stadium and the sensitivity to bring a room to attentive silence". Having been nominated for FATEA's coveted Female Artist of The Year, Lizzy is currently being mentored by the English Folk Expo and working on "firmly nailing her place as one of the rising stars of the folk scene. Her sensitively penned songs have been spun on radio stations throughout the UK, across the pond and in Europe.

If you would like to hear this Fine Folk show again, including previous shows then check out our Listen Again option at [https://www.mixcloud.com/LCRFMLincoln/](https://www.mixcloud.com/LCRFMLincoln/)

Martin Simpson Pring Tour 2023

Martin Simpson Spring Tour, 2023

Martin will be back on the road playing solo shows this spring!

Check out the Topic Redords web site…

https://www.topicrecords.co.uk/

Stamford (Lincolnshire) Record Fair Upcoming Dates.

 Stamford Record Fair Upcoming Dates…

This Sat 14th Jan is 1st #Stamford #recordfair of 2023. Here are (most of) the rest of the year's dates for your diaries, calendars, paper or electronic....

https://www.facebook.com/stamfordrecordfair

Willie and the Bandits on Tour - February and March, 2023.

 The band are super excited to announce that True Strays and Stoney Broke will be joining them as special guests on their UK Tour dates this spring. The shows were gonna be banging but even more so now!

Tickets: www.willeandthebandits.com

#slideguitar#touringband#truestrays#stoneybroke

RIP Jeff Beck

 

RIP Jeff Beck

Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge Slams Streaming Economy: ‘We Need an Updated Model'

Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge Slams Streaming Economy: ‘We Need an Updated Model’

Variety have reported that In his annual letter to the company’s staff, Universal Music Group Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge has taken aim at the existing model for the music-streaming economy, saying it has become outdated as the format has grown and “needs to evolve.”  

Amid many other updates in the letter, dated Jan. 11 and obtained by Variety, he writes, “What’s become clear to us and to so many artists and songwriters — developing and established ones alike — is that the economic model for streaming needs to evolve. As technology advances and platforms evolve, it’s not surprising that there’s also a need for business model innovation to keep pace with change… Under the current model, the critical contributions of too many artists, as well as the engagement of too many fans, are undervalued.”

In the letter, he also slams the algorithms that streaming platforms use to direct users to music, sometimes with less-than-artistic motives. He also reiterated his alarm at the vast amount of music being uploaded to platforms, which can exceed 100,000 songs per day.

See full story here…

UniversalMusic Chief Lucian Grainge Slams Streaming Economy - Variety