Carlisle Blues Rock Festival 29 Sep 2017, lineup.

            

Carlisle Blues Rock Festival 29 Sep 2017, lineup.

Sally Barker (UK) & Vicki Genfan (USA) - Small Mountain Tour (UK November 2017)

SALLY BARKER (UK) & VICKI GENFAN (USA) - Small Mountain Tour (UK November 2017) \*\*\*Last 3 dates remaining\*\*\* “Barker's style may remind me of K

Sally Barker & Vicki Genfan SALLY BARKER (UK) & VICKI GENFAN (USA) - Small Mountain Tour (UK November 2017) ***Last 3 dates remaining*** “Barker's style may remind me of Kirsty MacColl and Dolly Parton but her lyrics are truly her own; unique to her topics and unique to her” - Noizze “If I could play like Vicki, I’d stay home and entertain myself.” - Steve Vai This new album was brought to life by the friendship between singer-songwriters Sally Barker (UK) and Vicki Genfan (USA) that spans the mighty Atlantic Ocean. 15 years into their friendship, these troubadours and roving minstrels have prepared a special collection of newly penned original songs. The project germinated over five days in the sweltering heat of a North Carolina Summer in a cabin in the shadow of Pilot Mountain at the foot of the Appalachians, was tended to during Autumn transatlantic song-writing sessions via Skype and successfully bloomed in a New Jersey in January as the snow drifts settled, knee deep, at the recording studio door. The resultant record 'In The Shadow of a Small Mountain' is a product of the modern age yet tells stories from both sides of the Atlantic with flavours of the American south infusing tales of a very British sort. Both sing and play acoustic guitar while Vicki also plays electric guitars, manditar, banjo-tar, bass & percussion. The only guest appearances are John Mettam playing drums on ‘SOMETHING BLUE’, Finn Magill (low whistle and vocals) and (from Malawi, Africa) Peter Mawanga (nsansi & chisekese & vocals) on the song 'MALAYA' (recorded by a mobile recording studio in a car park at Swannanoa Gathering at midnight!). CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO - 'Purple Rain' New Album - 'In the Shadow of a Small Mountain' Sally, founder member of the Poozies, has released 7 solo albums and toured consistently supporting artists such as Bob Dylan and Robert Plant until the death of her husband in 2003 after which she performed sporadically. She re-emerged on prime time TV show 'The Voice UK 2014' on which she was Sir Tom Jones’ finalist. Rejecting the offer of a deal from Island Records (quick cash-in covers album) she has continued to plough her own furrow with the release of her latest album GHOST GIRL in February 2017. Vicki holds the title of 2008 ‘Guitar Superstar’ having won the Guitar Player Magazine’s annual competition in front of celebrity judges Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Elliot Easton. She has released 4 solo albums, 5 instructional DVDs and tours throughout the US and internationally where she has supported artists such as David Crosby, David Wilcox and Larry Carlton. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO - 'Moonshine' Vicki Genfan & Sally Barker BOOKING NOW FOR DATES IN NOVEMBER 2017 (Sun 12, Mon 13 & Tues 21 Nov): For all booking enquiries and details on availability please contact:gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk  Click here for LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here for SALLY BARKER Click here for VICKI GENFAN ©2017 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374 A GoDaddy® company

Willie & the Bandits UK Tour 2017.

Willie & the Bandits UK Tour 2017.

All The Latest News From #Topic

Topic Records are proud to announce two new CD releases on 20th October 2017. Various Artists – Topic Records The Real Sound Of Folk Music (TICD001) The perfect introduction to the wonders of Topic Records the worlds oldest surviving independent record label, a 2 CD set featuring 28 specially selected songs from the labels vast catalogue. Artists include John Tams, Steve Ashley, Dick Gaughan, Ewan MacColl, Anne Briggs, Mike Waterson, Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Shirley Collins, Davy Graham, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, The Watersons, The Full English and June Tabor and Oysterband to name but a few. Shirley Collins – An introduction to (TICD002) Part of the new Introduction to Topic series this CD compilation is the perfect introduction to the work of Shirley Collins. 15 tracks specailly selected, spanning Shirleys carrier. Features recordings from the legendary Sweet Primeroses LP plus recordings featuring Dolly Collins and the Young Tradition Also available as Digital download. Limited edition Vinyl pressings available through VINYL 180 Both titles are now available to pre-order NOW The Real Sound of Folk Music is available to pre-order on iTunes This month Topic Records are happy to celebrate the Birthdays of three leading ladies within the Topic stable of artists. Norma Waterson, (15th August) is one of the original founding members of the highly regarded folk group The Watersons. Formed in the early 1960’s the band went on to release their first album and highly acclaimed 'Frost And Fire' in 1965 which was awarded album of the year by Melody Maker newspaper. Norma has continued to record and perform both within the different incarnations of the Watersons, Waterson:Carthy group, as well as with her daughter Eliza Carthy who too shares a birthday in the same month as her mother. Eliza Carthy, (23rd August) is as well -known as her mother having grown up in one of Folk’s great family dynasty’s. It was inevitable the gift of music would transfer from mother to daughter and following many successful solo albums such as ‘Heat, Light & Sound’ and ‘Rice’ an album titled ‘Gift’ was released to critical acclaim and featured mother and daughter performing together. Last but not least celebrating a birthday in August is Linda Thompson, (23rd August) who became one of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk rock movement of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performing, recording and releasing 6 records with her then husband and fellow British folk rock musician, guitarist Richard Thompson, Linda would go onto recording and releasing solo albums, the most successful being 2013’s ‘Won’t Be Long Now’. Please see below for this month’s special offers. The Watersons - Early Days Find out more » The Watersons - Frost and Fire Find out more » The Watersons - For Pence & Spicy Ale Find out more » Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy - Gift Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Heat, Light & Sound Find out more » Eliza Carthy & The Kings of Calicutt Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Red Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rice Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Anglicana Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rough Music Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Dream of Breathing Underwater Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Wayward Daughter: The Best Of Find out more » Linda Thompson - Won't Be Long Now Find out more » Coming Soon 1st September 2017 sees the release of the highly anticipated new Martin Simpson album ‘Trails and Tribulations’. Regarded as his best record to date the album is available to pre-order from Martin's official store (where you can get a signed guitar tab and plectrum), Propermusic, Amazon, iTunes and all good record shops. Watch the videos for Blues Run the Game and Thomas Drew below. Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address  Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

Topic Records - August 2017 newsletter

ONE MONTH TO GO for the 7th Annual Playing For Change Day!

ONE WORLD, ONE VOICE, ONE DAY! ONE MONTH TO GO for the 7th Annual Playing For Change Day! Calling all artists, event hosts, organizers and supporters -  get on board now as we link hearts and voices on the joyous day of unity, love and peace-building around the world.  See your event, big or small, posted in REAL TIME with others around the planet. It's simple to be a PFC Day event host.  Click here to get started ...   PARTICIPATE Playing For Change Foundation and PFC Day welcome opportunities to creatively associate your event with local causes and charities, as well.  We regularly feature events on Playing For Change’s social media networks and email base so PFC Day is also a great way to promote artists, musicians and give visibility to a cause. © 2017 Playing For Change Foundation mailing address... Playing For Change Foundation 532 Colorado Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401