Rambling Roots Revue - High Wycombe UK, April, 2017.

Rambling Roots Revue - High Wycombe UK, April, 2017.

Wickham Music Festival 3rd - 6th August 2017

Wickham Music Festival - 3rd - 6th August 2017

Voted the UK's Best Small Festival at the Live UK Music Awards.

Tickets now onsale by phone and online. Save £30 on weekend season tickets if you book now.

www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams - 'State of the Union' Autumn Tour 2017

BOO HEWERDINE & BROOKS WILLIAMS - 'State of the Union' Autumn Tour 2017 - More dates added (October) Boo & Brooks "Beautiful, classy playing and great songs" - Acoustic Magazine “Americana at its finest!” - fRoots STATE OF THE UNION will return with their third album for Reveal Records in Autumn 2017 and a concert tour with selected Summer Festival dates. Combining the mercurial talents of English songwriting legend Boo Hewerdine and acclaimed American Blues guitarist and songwriter Brooks Williams, State of the Union create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere, their performances consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining. The original songs Hewerdine and Williams play are infused by a multitude of influences, from Willie Nelson to Johnny Cash, from the wide open Fenlands to the frenetic buzz of the city. Their recordings are made quickly, in most instances first take, live in the studio, but the sound this amazing acoustic duo capture is rich and expertly executed. About Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams Boo is perhaps best known from his years fronting much loved English rock band The Bible but he has since enjoyed a solo career spanning over two decades and written thousands of published songs including those for Eddi Reader, Sia, Chris Difford, Kris Drever and KD Lang. His most recent album “Swimming In Mercury” is due out in February 2017 on Reveal Records. Brooks Williams got his start in the clubs and bars in Boston USA (the same music scene that years earlier sparked the careers of Bonnie Raitt and Chris Smither) and from there he has toured in ever-widening circles for nearly three decades. In 2013 Williams was nominated best male vocalist by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth. AmericanaUK says, “he has a beautiful voice that you just melt into.” He’s also ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. Over the years he has picked alongside Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Paul Jones, Little Feat, Maria Muldaur, Shawn Colvin and Leo Kottke, to name but a few. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Boo & Brooks More about State of the Union, In conversation: How did you meet and when did you start playing music together? Brooks: “Boo invited me to step in last minute to play at his annual Christmas concert. I played a solo set and then sat in with Boo for a few songs. Even though we had never played together before it had a real magic feel to it. I think both of us knew there was something unique happening and worth exploring”. Boo: “Brooks came and played at one of my Christmas shows when there was so much snow my other guests couldn’t make it! It was magic and we decided to do more. We had actually met once before when Brooks interviewed me for a guitar magazine. Which is a bit like Muhammad Ali interviewing Eddie The Eagle….He is a guitar master!”. What are the main differences in your guitar styles / playing and approach to songwriting? Brooks: “On paper our two worlds are pretty far apart, but somehow we’re able to bring them together. It’s an overused phrase but I believe there is some real musical magic in State Of The Union. I like to think it gives us both the opportunity to showcase our ‘expected’ strengths, but also to explore and dig in to the other aspects of our music. In a way SOTU is an alter-ego”. Boo: “Brooks is a bluesman (of great subtlety) from Georgia and I was in an 80’s indie band….and yet it worked right away. I think the route of why it works musically is both of us have a love of good time… a sense of rhythm. And we both love the craft of writing”. What do you enjoy most about the duo’s live performances? Brooks: “It’s the whole package - getting to create a pretty big sound with just two guitars and two voices. Audiences from our earlier tours know what I mean. It’s fun. It’s big. And I’m not aware of anyone else doing it exactly like SOTU”. Boo: “It feels so much more than the sum of the parts…whenever we revisit SOTU it kicks into gear with ease, in a spooky way!”. What does State of The Union mean / why did you pick this band name ? Brooks: “Boo came up with the name. It represents us pretty well, I think. Two distinctly different musicians from different parts of the world with two different sets of influences coming together and making music. And even though on paper it shouldn’t work, there’s so much shared inspiration that it takes on a pretty cool life of its own”. Boo & Brooks MORE DATES ADDED FOR SELECTED SUMMER FESTIVALS & AUTUMN DATES: Friday 13 October Sun 15 October Mon 16 October Tues 17 October Weds 18 October Thurs 19 October Friday 20 October For selected Summer festival dates available please enquire. For all booking enquiries and details on availability please contact: GAIL COOKE LAUGHING DOG MUSIC 07905 952374 Click here for LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here for BROOKS WILLIAMS Click here for BOO HEWERDINE Click here for REVEAL RECORDS ©2017 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374

Willie and the Bandits Spring Tour, 2017

Willie and the Bandits Spring Tour, 2017

Two Great Gigs This Week at Lincoln Drill Hall

Two Great Gigs This Week at Lincoln Drill Hall

McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle

Wednesday 22 February 8pm

A rare chance to see three of the world’s finest folk musicians on stage together. Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle, key members of the BBC’s acclaimed transatlantic sessions are joining forces for what’s guaranteed to be an occasion to remember.

Tickets: £16 advance £18 on the door

Café Manouche

Friday 24 February 8pm

This amazing hot club jazz & swing band return to the Drill Hall after their packed-out gig last year. Expect an evening of music from the 1920s to the 50s, including Parisian waltzes, hot swing and touches of Latin and Bossa nova, all performed in the distinctive style of jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt.

Tickets from 01522 873894

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Steve Nimmo Trio Tour March April 2017

3 NEW UK DATES ADDED!  TICKETS ON SALE FROM  THE VENUES...   Stevie’s voice is at times  gritty, other times    emotional but all times perfection! Maverick Magazine   www.stevienimmo.com The Stevie Nimmo trio are back on the road in March. Maintaining the great live work they've been doing in 2016. This included a mammoth UK tour with label mate Ben Poole, and gigs with the legendary Robin Trower. Tickets are on sale now from the venue websites.   ... this is one hell of an album.  Loaded with great songs and  some stunning guitar  ANDY SNIPPER  MUSIC-NEWS.COM Copyright © 2017 Manhaton Records, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Manhaton Records 9 School Road Twyford Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1QQ United Kingdom

Max de Bernadardi and Veronica Sbergia UK Spring Tour 2017

Max de Bernadardi and Veronica Sbergia UK Spring Tour 2017

Don't Miss Glasshouse Acoustic Session, Key Theatre, Peterborough, Sun 19 Feb, 2017.

Don't Miss the Glasshouse Acoustic Session, at the Key Theatre, Peterborough,
2.30 pm on Sunday the 19th of  February, 2017.

Keith Luckey 3 pm - 3.55 pm

Irene Rae 4 pm - 4.55 pm

The Following: 5 pm 6 pm.

Full details on the

Glasshouse Website

The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, August Bank Holiday 2017.

The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, August Bank Holiday 2017.

Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi - 'The Last Train' Blues Tour

GUY DAVIS & FABRIZIO POGGI - 'The Last Train' Blues Tour November / December 2017A look back at Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Following the success o GUY DAVIS & FABRIZIO POGGI - 'The Last Train' Blues Tour November / December 2017 A look back at Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Following the success of Guy's recent UK tour with Brooks Williams and the impending release of his new album featuring ace harmonica player FABRIZIO POGGI, 'The Last Train' is looking back at the career of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. Guy & Fabrizio will be back on the road in November & December in the UK & IRELAND. We're booking up dates now. The official US album release with be the end of March on MC Records. CLICK HERE to watch VIDEO of Guy & Fabrizio UK TOUR DATE AVAILABILITY APPROX. 20 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER 2017 Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train album by the Ambassador of the Blues, NY blues legend Guy Davis and international harmonica sensation Fabrizio Poggi takes their deep, acoustic blues sessions which took place in Milan (Italy) and were recorded live in the studio. The result captured the special musical connection that Guy and Fabrizio possess from the years of playing and recording together. The release will be also be available on vinyl! The first time Guy has ever released a Blues recording on vinyl. Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train marks the 14th recording by Guy Davis in his storied career and his third with M.C. Records. His first album “Juba Dance” was produced by Fabrizio and also recorded in Italy. Guy explains the concept of the recording, "Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry were two musicians whose work will not be surpassed, let alone improved on. This musical opus, was produced by Fabrizio Poggi. It features our combined musical talents, and is not meant to compete with the originals. It’s meant to be a love letter to Brownie and Sonny signed by the both of us. They were two of our favourites". CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO FABRIZIO'S FAMOUS HARMONICA FABRIZIO POGGI - singer, harmonica player and writer who is a Hohner Lifetime Award, Blues Music Awards nominee , Jimi Awards winner as “Best International album”,__ Jimi Awards nominee as “Best album of the year” __and Jimi Awards nominee as “Best harmonica player”.** He has 20 albums to date, 4 books and numerous appearances around the globe, he's played at the most prestigious clubs and festivals in Europe and USA (including the Carnegie Hall in New York with Eric Burdon and Buddy Guy). He's also got an amazing list of artists he's played with including The Blind Boys of Alabama, Charlie Musselwhite, Little Feat, Ronnie Earl, Kim Wilson, Marcia Ball, John Hammond, Sonny Landreth, Garth Hudson of THE BAND and Bob Dylan, Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster, Otis Taylor, Mike Zito, Bob Margolin, Flaco Jiménez, David Bromberg, Zachary Richard, Jerry Jeff Walker, Bob Brozman, Eric Andersen, Richard Thompson, Tom Russell, Jimmy LaFave, The Original Blues Brothers Band, Steve Cropper …and many others. When Guy Davis plays the blues, he doesn’t want you to notice how much art is involved. “It takes work making a song that’s simple, and playful, and easy to do,” he says. “And I don’t want people to see that. I want to uplift and create something that causes delight". Davis’ much-praised 1995 debut, Stomp Down the Rider on Red House Records, marked the arrival of a major talent, earning acclaim for his deft acoustic playing, his well-traveled voice and his literate, yet highly accessible songwriting. He’s barely rested since then, taking his music to television (the Conan O’Brien and David Letterman shows) and radio (A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, World Cafe, E-Town), as well as performing at theaters and festivals. And he’s played the four corners of the world, with a recent tour taking him from the Equator to the Arctic Circle. He played the Ukraine in summer of 2014, just a week or so before the statues of Lenin were torn down. He even played for the visiting Queen of Denmark when he performed at a children’s home in Greenland. Kokomo Kidd, Guy’s twelfth studio album and his follow-up to the stripped-down, critically acclaimed 2013 release “Juba dance”, produced in Italy by Fabrizio. As always he combines modern with traditional blues, the somber and the celebratory. UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES 20 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER 2017 Please contact Gail Cooke at Laughing Dog Music gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk Tel: 07905 952374 Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to GUY DAVIS Click here to go to FABRIZIO POGGI ©2017 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374