News From Topic Records June 2019

Celebrating the first 80 years of Topic Records New album announcement Martin Simpson - Rooted out 30 August on 2CD, Vinyl and Digital Singer, songwriter and guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson will release his brand new studio album Rooted on August 30. Produced by Andy Bell and recorded in Sheffield and Oxfordshire, Rooted will be available on CD, LP and digital with the deluxe 2CD and deluxe digital versions including a bonus disc of instrumentals, Seeded. Summing up the themes of his new album, Martin says: “The music and songs embrace nature and travel, mental health, real life stories, loss, politics and history… and the threads that bind all this together can be followed back a long way, to 1965 when I got my first guitar and started to soak up material and ideas at a very rapid rate.” Rooted features an array of stellar guest musicians, including Nancy Kerr (fiddle and viola), Andy Cutting (melodeon and diatonic accordion), Liz Hanks (cello), John Smith (electric guitar and vocals), Ben Nicholls (string bass and electric bass guitar), Julie Matthews (vocals), Alan Barnes (clarinet), Max Simpson (vocals), Amy Smith (vocals), Chris While (vocals) and Tom A Wright (drums and percussion). Richard Hawley and Dom Flemons contribute backing vocals and bones respectively to first single ‘Neo’ (out 21st June). As well as vocals, Martin himself plays banjola, 5-string banjo, 6-string fretless banjo, electric bass guitar and electric and resonator guitars! Martin will tour extensively in support of Rooted. See full dates here. PRE-ORDER Out 5th July John Tams - The Reckoning CD / Digital Deluxe Topic Treasures CD issue of the award-winning Topic album + 3 bonus tracks + 28 page booklet with new sleeve notes by acclaimed journalist/Sandy Denny biographer Mick Houghton + new intro by John Tams Originally released in 2005, John Tams’ third and final album, ‘The Reckoning’ received produced a triple whammy at the following year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, winning Best Album, Best Traditional Track (for Bitter Withy) and Folk Singer of the Year. Re-released in July as part of the popular Topic Treasures series, ‘The Reckoning’ is a masterful collection of traditional and self-composed material including a spell-binding reading of ‘The Bitter Withy,’ a powerful reworking of ‘A Man Of Constant Sorrow’ and a magnificient set of sea songs including ‘Pretty Nancy’ and ‘A Sailor’s Life.’  PRE-ORDER Topic celebrated its 80th birthday with style and aplomb at the Barbican Centre in London last Friday, 7th June. A veritable who’s who of the folk world took to the stage to toast the oldest independent record label in the world, weaving their way through a vast back catalogue whose first seed was planted back in 1939! Performers included Eliza and Martin Carthy, Chris Wood, Marry Waterson, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, Olivia Chaney, Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman, Sam Lee and Bernard Butler, Boss Morris and many more. View the image gallery on Facebook The Topic Records: Folk in Focus exhibition is on now at Cecil Sharp House [Free entry] and runs until 5 January 2020. The exhibition features iconic photographs from the Topic Records archive focusing on the seminal artists who’ve helped shape contemporary folk music as we know it. Featuring photographs by Brian Shuel, John Harrison, Judith Burrows, Dave Peabody, Elly Lucas, Eammon O’Doherty and George Van Win, the exhibition includes era-defining shots of Anne Briggs, Shirley & Dolly Collins, The Watersons, Nic Jones, June Tabor, Martin Simpson, Eliza and Martin Carthy, Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl and many more.  The Copper Family live at Cecil Sharp House Saturday 29th June TICKETS / INFO Copyright © 2019 Topic Records, All rights reserved.  mailing address: Topic Records Topic Records c/o Proper Music Distribution 1-5 Applegarth Drive, Questor, Dartford Kent, Eng DA1 1JD United Kingdom

Led Zeppelin - The Day I Was There...

The new book, Led Zeppelin - The Day I Was There, containing over 500 fan memories of arguably the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world is now available as a limited edition hardback from This Day In Music Books. 

Special limited edition hardback numbered from 1-500 and signed by the author.
Richard Houghton’s sixth book in The Day I Was There series is a collection of over 500 eyewitness accounts of seeing one of the most successful, innovative, and influential rock groups in history – Led Zeppelin.
With fans recalling memories of the earliest Yardbirds and Zeppelin shows at UK and European clubs right through until the O2 Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in 2007. With personal photographs, memorabilia, fascinating anecdotes, and fan stories that have never been published before.
Led Zeppelin has been credited with a major impact on the nature of the music business, particularly in the development of album-orientated rock and stadium rock. The biggest band of the Seventies saw each of their nine studio albums placed in the top 10 of the Billboard album chart and six reached the number-one spot.

Signed copies can be ordered through their website with a personal dedication.

Just in time for Father's Day too!

https://thisdayinmusicbooks.com/books/led-zeppelin-the-day-i-was-there/

Limehouse Lizzy Thursday 13 June 8pm at Lincoln Drill Hall

Limehouse Lizzy 

Thursday 13 June 8 pm at Lincoln Drill Hall

Come and experience this acclaimed celebration of the music and live electricity of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, which now includes a tribute to the incredible Gary Moore.

Tickets £18 full price, £16 Over 60s, disabled & carers and students. From 01522 873894

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln. LN2 1EY

Live Music at Lincoln Beer Festival 2019

Live Music at Lincoln Beer Festival 2019

Thursday 23 May - Evening Session -
Dave Mallet

Friday 24 May - Evening Session -
The Rye Sisters - Stone Mountain Sinners

Saturday 25 May - Lunchtime Session -
Keith Luckey

Saturday 25 May - Afternoon Session -
 No Eye Deer - Simcha

Saturday 25 May - Evening Session -
 Relentless

For full details check out this link...

Lincoln Beer Festival Live Music

Lincoln Drill Hall Saturday Sessions Summer 2019

Lincoln Drill Hall Saturday Sessions Summer 2019
All held in the Drill Hall Cafe/Bar. Admission Free.
Usually held between 11 am and 2 pm.

May 4 1685 - Medieval/Renaissance/Baroque music
May 25 Beer Festival Keith Luckey - Country, Roots and Oldies (12 pm Start)
June 1 Peasants Revolt - Three part harmony trad’ folk a cappella and Strummin’ Steve Jackson Folk, Country & Originals
June 8 Cover Up - Local covers band and Double Take - Jazz Guitar Duo
June 22 4 Strings A Piece - Relaxed Classical/Light Music
and Eva MacDonald - Classic & contemporary vocals
July 6 Hedgehog Reality - Originals and covers duo and Dave Mallet The Piano Man
July 13 Aidan Marshall and Guests Classical & Blues Guitar
July 20 Angus Hannam - Covers & original songs and Kate Anna Acoustic Singer/Songwriter
Aug 3 Cover Up - Local Covers Band and Double Take Jazz Guitar Duo
Aug 10 - Lynn McFarland - Americana, Folk & Roots and Between The Lines - Folk, Americana and multiple stringed instruments
Aug 17 Drillstock Charirty Event Marking 50 years since Woodstock
Aug 24 Ivor Pickard - Singer, Songwriter, Guitar, Banjo and Nigel and Teri - Folk Music Duo
Aug 31 Les Brown - Original Folk and Ben Sowden - Acoustic original folk / roots
Sep 7 No Eye Deer - Various Acoustic Covers and Keith Luckey - Country, Roots and Oldies

Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln. LN2 1EY

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Keith Luckey is Playing at the Strugglers Inn, Lincoln on 12 May 2019 at 5pm. #RealAle #LiveMusic

Keith Luckey will be playing at the Strugglers Inn, Westgate, Lincoln on Sunday 12 May

Downbeat at 5pm.

#RealAle & #LiveMusic can't be bad at all!

Check out www.keithluckey.com

Poor Nameless Boy UK Tour October/November 2019

POOR NAMELESS BOY // (Saskatchewan, CANADA) - UK tour OCT / NOV 2019 “In a world that celebrates being rich and famous, there’s something purely pow

POOR NAMELESS BOY // (Saskatchewan, CANADA) - UK tour OCT / NOV 2019 Poor Nameless Boy “In a world that celebrates being rich and famous, there’s something purely powerful about being poor and nameless.” I met Joel at a recent music conference in Montreal and was immediately taken with his disarming, soft melodic delivery born from a keen perception of the human condition. This understated authenticity is why you’ll find him on the fringes of something much deeper than modern indie-folk. In his quest to retain a certain humbled anonymity, Regina-based Joel Henderson has, in fact, made himself more noticeable than ever. Though similar to his contemporaries with his wispy, shiver-worthy vocal tones reminiscent of Donovan Woods and Gregory Alan Isakov; Henderson’s stark vulnerability sets him apart, coupled with a deep lyrical poignancy. Since the release of Activity Book (2013), and the proceeding, stunningly beautiful and acclaimed Bravery (2016); Henderson has seen some notable milestones, including a recent publishing deal and several successful tours and showcases in Canada and Europe. Henderson’s striking grasp of life’s complexities is mirrored by a pure modesty, allowing listeners to immerse themselves into the stories, songs and experiences of Poor Nameless Boy without pretence. With no desire to be seen as a brand or commodity, his humanistic proposition is entirely irresistible, and as a songwriter, effortlessly engaging. BOOKING DATES NOW FOR UK DATES IN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019 CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Poor Nameless Boy (Joel Henderson) PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR AVAILABLE DATES OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019 Dates may be available outside of these periods so please enquire. Get in touch now, contact gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to POOR NAMELESS BOY "Poor Nameless Boy (Joel Henderson) serves up a new generation of folk music while interacting naturally with the audience. A pleasure to have on our stage." - All Folk'd Up Music Festival "Poor Nameless Boy actually has a name - it's Joel Henderson. The man's music bears a prime descriptor as well: classic folk/roots, Canadian-style. These warm and lovely songs need to be heard by a wider audience!" - Mark Rheaume, CBC Radio ©2019 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I

Danny Schmidt at Kirton In Lindsey Town Hall Friday 10 May 2019

TOWN HALL LIVE FRIDAY 10th MAY DANNY SCHMIDT  support from Gregory S Davies and The Southern Light  Danny Schmidt is incomparable and a 'can't miss performer. Named in the Chicago Tribune's list of '50 Most Significant Songwriters of the last 50 years. Performing solo armed with just his voice, his acoustic guitar and acute commentary, Danny is the authentic troubadour, one man sharing the truth in the form of songs, unadorned and intimate.  The understated effect is powerful. In March this year he released his ninth studio album 'Standard Deviation'.  It is articulate, thoughtful, intelligent and melodic, a quiet masterpiece. All of Danny's songs carry the power of fine poetry.  They are filled with nimble wordplay and convey weight, depth and substance. Danny Schmidt is incomparable and a can't miss performer.  His guitar playing is exceptional, where every melody can be appreciated even if there are no words. Support comes from Yorkshire based songwriter Gregory S Davies, who will be accompanied by his band The Southern Light, which consists of Sam Jackson on bass and Jack Amblin on drums,  They have just released the album 'Pathfinder', which is rooted into a heavier sound rooted in rock.  It promotes themes of hope and unity against a backdrop of an uncertain world. Advance Tickets are £13.50 and can be obtained from the One Stop store in Kirton, from Brian on 01652 649230 or brianchudley@btinternet.com or from www.wegottickets.com Venue:  Town Hall, Market Square, Kirton in Lindsey, N Lincs, DN21 4LZ  and then we have a little break until on SATURDAY 22ND JUNE when we welcome back CALLAGHAN 'Callaghan's effortlessly, sweet sounding, lilting, silvery vocals take you to a sun drenched place where worries are a thing of the past' Grantham girl made good, Callaghan is back at Town Hall Live. Her story is well known.  In 2010, whilst living in London she sent a demo tape to Shawn Mullins.  He was impressed and invited Callaghan over to Atlanta and offered to produce her debut album 'Life in Full Colour'.  It was a classic case of taking a risk and throwing your life into upheaval to chase your dreams.  She stayed in Atlanta for three years before moving to Nashville and then LA and has played all across America. She has recorded three more albums 'A History of Now', 'Acoustic Coffee House' and 'Callaghan' and is in the process of recording 'Acoustic Coffee House 2' Callaghan is blessed with a beautiful sweet and soothing voice, a strong knack for pretty and harmonic melodies .  She has a warmth and purity of spirit that shines through in her performances. Advance Tickets are on sale NOW and are priced at £14. They can be purchased from the OneStop store in town, Brian on 01652 649230 or www.wegottickets.com  Our 2019 programme is now complete and there are some great concerts to look forward to in the second half of the year:  Friday 12th July: THE BLACK FEATHERS  Friday 2nd August: THE DAN WEBSTER BAND Friday 23rd August;  TIP JAR from Holland Friday 13th September: THE JOSH BURNELL BAND Friday27th September: CHORLTON COUNTRY CLUB Saturday19th October: GILMORE & ROBERTS Friday 1st November:  BIRDS OF CHICAGO Saturday 23rd November: THE MIGHTY DOONANS Saturday 14th December: THE ELLES BAILEY BAND   For more information on these concerts visit www.townhalllive.co.uk Bring Your Friends for a Great Night Out and Save on Tickets! We would like as many people as possible to come and enjoy the concerts we put on. Why not ask your friends? Any person buying 6 tickets up to one week before any concert will get £1 off the ticket price on all tickets purchased. This offer is available only by ringing Brian on 01652 649230 or emailing brianchudley@btinternet.com Looking for a place to stay or just a pre match meal? Try The George Hotel which is just 20m from the Town Hall Special pre-show offer - Two bar meals for £12 - between 5 pm & 6pm. (pre bookings only - ring 01652 640600) or book a overnight stay for a special price of £80 for two people (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast) Or alternatively BENGAL DYNASTY in the Market Square offer a 4 course happy hour meal (Friday Only) for £12.50 per person between 17:30 and19:00. To book, call 01652 648370.  MORE INFORMATION ON ALL CONCERTS HERE Copyright © 2017 Town Hall Live, All rights reserved.