Sonophilia Goes Loopy @ Lincoln Drill Hall

Sonophilia Goes Loopy @ Lincoln Drill Hall
Friday 7 October 5pm – 11pm

This family friendly headline event marks the climax of the Sonophilia 2016 Festival programme with seven loopy acts to round off your week in style!

Featuring:..

Coldcut

From a revolutionary beginning in UK Electronica, Hip Hop and dance, pioneering sampling and looping since the 1980s, with Yaz And The Plastic Population and Lisa Stansfield to name but two, this iconic duo have consistently maintained their exceptional record of innovation and brilliance and remain at the cutting edge of music production and performance today. 

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Also performing at Sonophilia Goes Loopy are..

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Graham Dunning: Mechanical Techno

Dan Hickin: Loop Cycle

54 North – loopy Folk

Jan Halen – violin with loops

Lincolnshire Kids Loopy Music Project

Ancient looping technology: Gamelan orchestra 

with a brand new work from Belle Blue

Circus fun throughout

Food available until 9pm Let’s go looping! Tickets: £15 and £10 concessions 01522 873894

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Newark Blues Festival 2016

Newark Blues Festival 2016

Some new music for the Summer and Autumn From Topic Records

Some new music for the Summer and Autumn   Both Topic and our colleagues at Fledg'ling have been busy preparing some exciting new records for your enjoyment. Today, August 12th, Fledg'ling Records are releasing four previously unissued recordings by the wonderful Anne Briggs. Four Songs will be released as a vinyl 7" EP, with rare photos, three BBC recordings from the radio series ‘Folk-Song Cellar’, plus one song privately recorded by one of Anne’s oldest friends. These rare, simple, unadorned and intimate performances, aching with poignancy, make their first appearance on record, fifty years after recording and capture Anne Briggs singing at just the right time. Anne herself has been very excited about the project: “…the results couldn't have been better. Nice the way it came about too, with lost recordings and old friends caring for them for decades.” Track list: 1 The Recruited Collier, 2 My Bonny Boy (A Bower In My Breast), 3 Polly Vaughan, 4 The Verdant Braes Of Skreen. You can follow this link to preview: The Verdant Braes Of Skreen  In 2007 the original five members of PENTANGLE - Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson & Terry Cox - reconvened to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sir David Attenborough at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2008 they began a UK tour at the Royal Festival Hall, exactly 40 years to the day since they recorded their classic 'Sweet Child' at the venue. Emotions and memories ran high in the packed house. The evening was a musical triumph, as were the subsequent dates. On October 7th Topic will release PENTANGLE ~ Finale recorded live by the original line-up during the 2008 tour. This 2CD set captures the band on a musical high re-visiting their classic early repertoire. More details in the next newsletter; in the meantime, here's a link to preview: Light Flight Also on October 7th our friends at Fledg’ling Records will release Ever Popular Favourites - an infectious selection of songs recorded by Mr. Martin Simpson and Mr. Dom Flemons on tour in the autumn of 2015. Six of the best! Each month our special offers are a great way of filling the gaps in your music collection, or to give as splendid gifts for friends. The Topic special offers for August are six classic albums from the Topic catalogue at the very special price of only £6 each:         TSCD430  MARTIN SIMPSON ~ The Collection TSCD478  LAL WATERSON & OLIVER KNIGHT ~ Once In A Blue Moon TSCD485  VARIOUS ARTISTS ~ Deep Lancashire TSCD539  ELIZA CARTHY ~ Anglicana TSCD562  WATERSON:CARTHY ~ Holy Heathens & The Old Green Man TSCD565  TIM VAN EYKEN ~ Stiffs, Lovers, Holymen, Thieves

Brooks Williams and Lightning Express Booking Dates Now.

BROOKS WILLIAMS & LIGHTNING EXPRESS - Booking dates now for 2017 & Summer Festivals Brooks Williams & Lightning Express bring together Statesboro Geo BROOKS WILLIAMS & LIGHTNING EXPRESS - Booking dates now for 2017 & Summer Festivals Brooks Williams & Lightning Express Brooks Williams & Lightning Express bring together Statesboro Georgia born roots guitarist Brooks Williams with bassist Andy Seward and drummer Keith Angel (aka Lightning Express). “Pan-Americana Roots 'n Blues, doused in Moonshine alt-Billy and delicious Dixie” - Net Rhythms The resulting sound is Transatlantic in the truest sense of the word, where Angel’s kickin’ world grooves and Seward’s northern soul-like bass-lines meet Williams’ blues-soaked Americana. It’s an upbeat, danceable mix of rootsy funkiness and intelligent twang. The three met when recording Williams’ 2013 break-through album, 'New Everything', and were so excited about the resulting sound that they decided to take it on the road. Their first official gig was at none other than the legendary Cropredy Festival in 2013, playing on the big stage to 20,000 people. Brooks Williams & Lightning Express Williams says, “I’ve toured mostly solo for nearly 28 years, and am so pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Andy [Seward] and Keith [Angel]. They not only understand American roots music, but bring a wealth of experience in English folk and savvy Brit rock that takes my music to new places. Believe it or not, Lightning Express is my first band!". Williams, ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, is one of the most versatile and entertaining performers on the roots music scene today. From Statesboro Georgia USA, he is a proverbial triple threat: a fiery guitarist, a smooth-as-silk vocalist, and stunning songwriter. Martin Simpson says, “I’ve known Brooks for many years. He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer and a lovely man. The real thing." Andy Seward has played bass for just about everyone imaginable and has produced some of the biggest artist in the UK folk scene. His credits read like a virtual who’s who and include Kate Rusby, Martin Simpson, Kris Drever, Jon Tams, Heidi Talbot, Eddi Reader, John McCusker, The Finks, and the BBC Radio Ballads. Keith Angel is a drummer/percussionist extraordinaire and owner of Wavelength Studio in Doncaster. His list of credits includes The Finks, Martin Simpson, Fay Heild, John McCusker, Kate Rusby, Jon Tams. “Absoultely beyond criticism!” - fRoots CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO BOOKING NOW FOR LIVE CONCERTS - CONTACT GAIL COOKE For availability email or telephone GAIL COOKE on gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk or + 44 (0) 7905 952 374 Click here to go to Laughing Dog Music BROOKS WILLIAMS & LIGHTING EXPRESS

Keith Luckey @ The Strugglers, Lincoln Sunday August 7th. Downbeat 5 pm

Keith Luckey @ The Strugglers, Lincoln Sunday August 7th. Downbeat 5 pm

Keith Luckey

Seth Lakeman at Lincoln Drill Hall September 18th 2016 Tickets Just Released.

August 2016 Play trailer SETH LAKEMAN FEATURING WILDWOOD KIN ON SALE SOON!      Just as our the Autumn brochure went to print we confirmed that folk music legend Seth Lakeman featuring the wonderful female trio Wildwood Kin will be appearing at Lincoln Drill Hall on Sunday 18 September!  Tickets are £18 and will be on sale from 7.30pm on Thursday 21 July.  They're likely to sell fast so buy early to avoid disappointment!   www.lincolndrillhall.com  boxoffice@lincolndrillhall.com  01522 873894

Lincoln Drill Hall Autumn 2016 Brochure Launch Today 21.07.16

Lincoln Drill Hall are launching their Autumn 2016 Brochure Today 21.07.16

Check out the details and share the link to Lincoln Drill Hall Facebook event page to invite even more people… https://www.facebook.com/events/1771585419792766/

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Charles M Mailer and the Sunhill Palace Band Upcoming Dates.

Charles M Mailer and the Sunhill Palace Band Upcoming Dates... 08.07.2016 – 91413 Neustadt/ Aisch, Lange Einkaufsnacht – The4Beats 10.07.2016 – 97337 Dettelbach, Main-Street Cafe (15:00h) – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 29.07.2016 – 97877 Wertheim, Altstadtfest – Sunhill5 30.07.2016 – 64646 Heppenheim, All American BBQ – Sunhill5 05.08.2016 – 10435 Berlin, Speiches Rock & Blueskneipe – MIB Main-Isar- Bloozeboyz 06.08.2016 – 17440 Krummin, Pferdetränke – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 07.08.2016 – 06886 Wittenberg, Hofwirtschaft (10:00h) – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 07.08.2016 – 14467 Potsdam, John Barlett (18:00h) – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 08.08.2016 – 20459 Hamburg, Cotton Club – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 09.08.2016 – 17424 Heringsdorf, O‘Man River – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 14.08.2016 – 83129 Höslwang, Vivarium (10:00h) – MIB Main-Isar-Bloozeboyz 20.08.2016 – 91710 Gunzenhausen, Marktplatzfest (13:00h) – The4Beats More will follow – may the blues always with you Charles M. Mailer

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The Summer is A-Coming and Winter's Gone Away, Topic Records News

The summer is a-coming in, and winter’s gone away-o   Throughout the summer months, there’s plenty of our favourite folk music to enjoy at concerts and festivals across the land. Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band start their festival programme at the Yorkshire Festival in Leeds on July 2nd, continuing with the following appearances: 31st July - Cambridge Folk Festival 19th August - FolkEast, Glenham 27th August - Tønder Festival (Official), Denmark 28th August - Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 29th August - Shrewsbury Folk Festival Martin Simpson has some festival solo shows and these select duo appearances with Dom Flemons, ‘The American Songster’: 17th July - Larmer Tree Festival SALISBURY 23rd July - The Village Pump Folk Festival WESTBURY 24th July - Folk by the Oak @ Hatfield House HATFIELD 31st July - Sidmouth FolkWeek SIDMOUTH Our friends at Fledg’ling Records will shortly be releasing Ever Popular Favourites - an infectious selection of songs recorded by Mr. Simpson and Mr. Flemons on tour in the autumn of last year. Six of the best!   Each month our special offers are a great way of filling the gaps in your music collection, or to give as splendid gifts for friends. The Topic special offers for July are six classic albums from the Topic catalogue at the very special price of only £6 each:        TSCD 298  JUNE TABOR ~ Airs and Graces TSCD 452   MARTIN CARTHY ~ Right Of Passage TSCD 475  WATERSON:CARTHY TSCD 517 DAVE SWARBRICK ~ Rags, Reels & Airs TSCD 563  The WATERSONS ~ FROST AND FIRE TSCD 567  MARTIN SIMPSON ~ Prodigal Son With accompaniment from Martin Carthy and Diz Disley, Rags, Reels & Airs is by the master fiddle-player Dave Swarbrick, who sadly recently passed away. Topic is proud to have arguably Dave’s finest album in its catalogue - the perfect example of the nature of folk music moving with the times, Dave’s modern techniques and ideas applied to traditional instrumental styles.   Our good friends at Fledg’ling Records have a very exciting release due in August, four previously unissued recordings by the wonderful Anne Briggs. ‘Four Songs’ will be released as a vinyl EP, with rare photos, three BBC recordings from the radio series ‘Folk-Song Cellar’, plus one song privately recorded by one of Anne’s oldest friends. Anne herself has been very excited about the project: “…the results couldn't have been better. Nice the way it came about too, with lost recordings and old friends caring for them for decades.” An Anne Briggs ‘lost classic’ is one of the albums on special offer this month from Fledg’ling; Sing A Song For You, recorded in 1973 with Steve Ashley’s band Ragged Robin, was intended to be the follow-up to Anne’s CBS album ‘The Time Has Come’, but remained unreleased until Fledg’ling issued it on CD in 1996. As with the other three great Fledg’ling titles here, it is now on sale at the special price of only £6 each:     FLED 3008  ANNE BRIGGS ~ Sing A Song For You FLED 3023  SHIRLEY COLLINS ~ Adieu To Old England FLED 3024  HELEN WATSON ~ Doffing FLED 3051  DAVY GRAHAM ~ Hat The TOPIC tote bag - perfect for the festival season (and avid record collectors). A black tote bag with the classic Topic accordion player logo on one side and a 1967 Topic flyer design on the other.   With best wishes from all at Topic