News From Topic Records - May 2023

 News From Topic Records - May 2023

Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay Eponymous Album Out May 26 on LP, CD and Digital

Topic is delighted to announce this eponymous collaboration between Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay - their first since 2018's 'The Hawksworth Grove Sessions.’  Postponed for two years due to the small matter of a global pandemic, finally, as some semblance of normality took shape, in February 2022, the duo headed into Giant Wafer Studios, mid-Wales, with very little rehearsal time and recorded the entire album live, with no edits or overdubs over three days.

Watch the new live video for Gylfinir, the third single from the new album.

Jim and Toby are both prolific, praised and established artists in their own right. Hailing from South Yorkshire, Ghedi's previous work has often been instrumental, exploring the natural world and his relationship to it, as seen on 2018's A Hymn For Ancient Land but also developing into using his voice, songwriting and traditional material on his more recent album, In The Furrows Of Common Place. Toby Hay, hailing from the Cambrian mountains, professes likewise, that the landscape serves as eternal muse and the spiritual groundwork of his entrancing guitar playing which has dazzled critics and listeners alike throughout his career. All of this makes their collaboration with the world's oldest independent label and custodians of UK folk music, Topic Records, a natural home for this exceptional record.   The album artwork includes beautiful liner notes by Andrew Male.

Pre-order the album on CD, LP or Digital

Album Release Tour June 10th - Chapter, Cardiff Tickets June 11th - The Lost Arc, Rhayader Tickets June 12th - The Greystones, Sheffield Tickets June 13th - The Old Church Stoke Newington, London Tickets

Happy Birthday Martin Simpson

Today (Friday May 5th) marks the 70th birthday of the world-acclaimed singer, guitarist, banjo player and songwriter, Martin Simpson.  Martin released his first record for Topic (‘A Cut Above’ with June Tabor) all the way back in 1980 and has since become a central figure in the label’s story.  His most recent albums, ‘Home Recordings,’ ‘Rooted,’ ‘Trails & Tribulations’ and ‘Vagrant Stanzas’ are indelible proof of a singular talent, ever-enthused, prolific songwriter and collaborator, much admired by fans and peers alike.   Happy Birthday Martin!  News of a very special album featuring Mr Simpson coming soon!    More info (including his Patreon page) about Martin over on his official website.

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Van Morrison, Squeeze and Del Amitri at Sandringham on 25 August, 2023

 VAN MORRISON plus special guests SQUEEZE and DEL AMITRI to perform live in a very special outdoor concert in the grounds of the Royal Sandringham Estate on Fri 25th Aug 2023! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! https://bit.ly/VanMorrisonSandringham

Check Out the 2023 Gig List for Lincoln’s Three Piece Band Manipulators.

 Here's a list of Lincoln 3 piece  band Manipulators gigs for 2023.

May

5th, Black Diamond, Cresswell, Worksop. 9pm

7th, Woodcocks, Saxilby

June

3rd, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 4pm

9th, Caistor Beer Festival, Caistor

17th, Beer Festival, Louth (TBC)

24th, Kings Head, Louth. 9pm

July

1st, Wheatsheaf, Waddington. 9pm

15th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 9pm

28th, The Anglers, Saxilby. 7.30pm

29th, Adam & Eve, Lincoln. 9pm

August

25th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 9pm

26th, Horncastle Beer Festival, Horncastle.

27th, Woodcocks, Saxilby

September

9th, Birdcage, Lincoln. 9pm

10th, TBA

22nd, Sun Inn, Tuxford. 9pm

23rd, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 4pm

29th, Lion & Snake, Lincoln. 9pm

October

7th, The Green Man, Norton Disney. 2pm

14th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 9pm

21st, Halfway Heroes MCC party, Railway Inn, Thorpe on the Hill.

22nd, Edwards Bar, Grantham. 4pm

28th, Adam & Eve, Lincoln. 9pm

November

4th, The Lincolnshire Poacher, Lincoln. 9pm

18th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 9pm

December

16th, Percy Picklebacker's, Nottingham. 9pm

For updates check out https://manipulators.band/

Live Music at Old Nicks Tavern Horncastle, Lincolnshire - May 2023

Live Music at Old Nicks Tavern Horncastle, Lincolnshire - May 2023

 Old Nicks Tavern Horncastle | Facebook

Live Music at the Frothblowers, Werrington, Peterborough with Keith Luckey on 30 April, 2023

Live Music at the Frothblowers, Werrington, Peterborough with Keith Luckey on 30 April, 2023.

Come and join Keith for a one set of live acoustic music starting at 3pm.

The Frothblowers, Storrington Way, Werrington, Peterborough

Frothblowers Micro Pub - Cambridgeshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019 | Facebook

Gypsy Jazz Festival, London, 3rd to 7th May, 2023.

 The headline event of the ‘Gypsy Jazz Festival of London’ 2023, on Friday 5th May, features legendary figure in the history of the genre, Fapy Lafertin, alongside young star Tobie Medland and the incomparable rhythm section of Dave Kelbie and Sebastien Girardot.

This is a double billing with one of the UKs most highly regarded improvisers: the exceptional cellist Shirley Smart and her trio. 

LSO St Luke’s is the home of the London Symphony Orchestra: a gorgeous central London concert hall.

Take a Look at the Updated Bluecrow Music Website

Take a Look at the Updated Bluecrow Music Website

www.bluecrowmusic.co.uk 

Check Out Eco Hub at Horncastle Community Centre on Saturday 29 April, 2023.

 Check Out Eco Hub at Horncastle Community Centre on Saturday 29 April, 2023, with the chance to meet people who are working to protect the environment, performance poetry by Jane Air and live music by Keith Luckey.

Check Out The Flatlanders Scooter Rally 2023 in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, UK.

 Check Out The Flatlanders Scooter Rally 2023 in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, UK.

 Flatlanders Scooter Rally 2023 | Facebook

A Message From The Joe Strummer Foundation

 A Message From The Joe Strummer Foundation

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