Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan - UK Touring Dates - March 2021

 

DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN - 'Times of the Maharajas' UK touring dates MARCH 2021 + workshops     Award-winning founding musician and Artistic Director - Rahis Bharti - has spent over eighteen years spreading the musical culture of Rajasthan to a worldwide audience. The Dhoad Gypsies' brand new album Times of the Maharajas takes us back to majestic celebrations in palaces of the "Land of the Kings". With an impressive tour history of over 110 countries including venues, festivals and performances to Presidents, Queens and nobility...it is no wonder the Dhoad Gypsies are known as The Cultural Ambassadors of Rajasthan. Witness seven generations of ancient to modern music passed down through the ages in this fascinating country. Dhoad Gypsies are a collective of consummate, wise and spirited musicians, vocalists and dancers of all generations. The mesmerising, spectacular, fabulous show of poets troubadours, musicians, dancers and fakir (fire eater) from the country of Maharajas. With six musicians, one dancer and one Fakir/Fire-eater. The Dhoad Gypsies are dedicated to gathering the leading figures of the Rajasthan musician castes. ​ These are ancient melodies that were handed down to DHOAD's musical director, Rahis Bharti, over several generations from his courtier-musician ancestors, who would sing in the presence of Maharajas at public events like births,marriages and religious ceremonies, or just for entertainment. Sona ra button Banna celebrates the birth of a prince; Dhanra Saheba ji the arrival of the wedding party, and Janwariyo (Romantic Peacock) announcing the coming of the rainy season, a symbol of wealth and the return of a lover.     In the spirit of their forefathers, DHOAD honours the rich, travelling Khan Saheb musical tradition – a musical caste and title given by the Maharajas to the musicians of their court – in true homage to the Rom population who left India over a thousand years ago. Rahis Bharti Muscian & Founder is keeping Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide and has earned him a prestigeous UNESCO Cultural Ambassador award in 2019. Rahis Bharti was captivated at an early age by lively traditional music and dance, which became his life's work and joy. He has been the guardian of authentic traditional music and dance of Rajasthan for many years. Driven by a celebrated legacy and creative fire, Rahis' work keeps Rajasthan's important heritage alive by bringing it to audiences worldwide. Rahis and his three younger brothers, Teepu Khan, a great and virtuous tabla player and vocalist; Sanjay Khan, the outstanding lead vocalist and harmonium player; and Amrat Hussain, a phenomenal tabla player, are the heart of the DHOAD group. They are the product of more than seven generations of talented musicians, having been taught the music of Rajasthan from their father, Ustad Rafeek, and their great grandfather, Ustad Rasool Buxkhan. Rajasthani music is respected by virtuosos worldwide for its emotion and unparalleled rhythmic speed and complexity. Times of Maharajas is a vibrant dream that tantalizes the senses and transports audiences to the country of the Maharajas, bringing them back to a time here the forefathers played before kings and queens.     PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR TOURING DATES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS PROJECTS : March 2021 Get in touch, contact gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk tel: + 44 (0) 7905 952 374 Click here to go to LAUGHING DOG MUSIC Click here to go to DHOAD GYPSIES OF RAJASTHAN   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO     ©2020 Laughing Dog Music | Laughing Dog Music I gail@laughingdogmusic.co.uk I tel : + 44 (0) 7905 952374

Join Miranda Sykes via Facebook on 12 August 2020

Join Miranda Sykes for her last concert for a while on Wednesday 12 August  at 7.30 pm

via her face book page…  

https://www.facebook.com/mirandasykesmusic

Town Hall Live Outdoor Concert - Kirton In Lindsey - 30 August, 2020.

 Town Hall Live Outdoor Concert

AT 18 EAST CROSS STREET, KIRTON - IN - LINDSEY, DN21 4EA
Sunday 30th August 2020
featuring Paul McClure
 and Third & Church

Town Hall Live is back for a one-off outdoor concert, at the home of John & Val Donaghy, 18 East Cross St, DN21 4EA 
It's a chance to enjoy some live music in a socially distanced environment on a lazy Sunday afternoon.  It may be the only chance we get until the end of the year.
Grimsby trio Third & Church will start the afternoon off, with their renditions of American favourites. 
They are followed by the charismatic and entertaining singer songwriter PAUL McCLURE.  'The Rutland Troubadour', as Paul is known, will play a full headlining set featuring songs from his three albums 'Songs for Anyone', 'Smiling from the Floor Up' and last year's 'Market Town', as well as some recently penned songs.  There will be no shortage of between song banter, as usual.  There is no one who can make you smile one minute and bring a tear to your eye the next.
Bring your chairs, bring a picnic and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live music.

 Note that for this concert to take place, we have to comply with Government Guidance for out-door performances.
The Event will be fully Covid 19 risk assessed. 
It means that tickets can only be purchased on line from www.wegottickets.com.  They are priced at £10.  There will be no tickets 'on the door'
CAPACITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED
Maximum of six people per group from two households.
Social distancing of  two metres to be maintained.
Toilet facilities will be available, but all surfaces must be cleaned after use.
Hand sanitiser and other hygiene measures in place.
No Parking at the House, but spaces will be available at Allen Motors on South Cliff Road and at Kirton Concrete on East Cross Street.
Bring your own chairs, food and drink and take all of your rubbish away with you. 
Doors are at 2 pm.  The music starts at 2.30 pm 
If you want any further information, ring Brian on 01652 649230.
The music industry is on it's knees at every level.  If we can do our bit to help live music and those who perform it then we should.

Live Music at Belvoir Castle – August 2020

 Live Music at Belvoir Castle – August 2020

SATURDAY 29th 

The Roustabouts, Elvis Tribute

Mercury, Queen Tribute

 

SUNDAY 30th 

Shaney Lea Pacey

Blues Brothers Tribute

Dolly Parton Experience & Country Superstars – Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain and John Denver

 

https://www.belvoircastle.com/tc-events/summer-concert/

My Light Shines On: Celebrating Edinburgh's enduring festival spirit

 

My Light Shines On: Celebrating Edinburgh's enduring festival spirit

Covid-19 has not dimmed the creativity of artists, nor the enthusiasm of all the people who make Edinburgh’s festivals. My Light Shines On is an act of optimism and solidarity: a series of world-class artistic interventions celebrating a spark that still burns bright. For the first time since lockdown began, artists have returned to the venues they love to make theatre together, to play music together, to sing together, to dance together and to light up the skies together.  

On 8 August, we celebrate what would have been the opening weekend of the 2020 festival season. A specially commissioned film featuring new work from artists across genres airs on our YouTube channel, Facebook Live and BBC Scotland at 9.30pm. The film features famous faces from festivals across the years, as well as collaborations with other Edinburgh festivals.   

This unique broadcast launches a series of new recorded activity, which will be viewable throughout August on our YouTube channel.  

See...  https://www.eif.co.uk/ for full details

Strange Ways - in these strange days – A message From Deep Blue Sea

Strange Ways - in these strange days – A message From Deep Blue Sea

Hi Folks,

Been away awhile. Here's a quick update on the new album "Strange Ways" - hope you like the first single "Don't Say I Didn't Warn You" - maybe it's a message for these dark days? Have a listen. There's some new clips on You Tube - be great if you could like them and follow us?

Stay safe and healthy and kind out there!

Deep Blue Sea

 Physical inquiries can be sent to: 138 Jerningham Road, London,

SE14 5NL, GBR

 littledevilmusic@btinternet.com

Alnwick Music Festival goes Virtual

The organisers of the Alnwick Music Festival are unable to run the festival as normal this year due to the Pandemic and the banning of Mass Gatherings. 

However, you can still enjoy the festival virtually. It will be live streaming on their Facebook page over the weekend 7th-9th August with some great performers.

Festival Facebook

Festival Website

Fender Release New Additions to It’s Player Series

Fender Release New Additions to It’s Player Series

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that it has released new, highly anticipated additions to its Player Series line of electric guitars and basses. 

The Series now features reimagined Mustang®, Duo-Sonic™ Duo Sonic™ HS, Mustang® 90, and Mustang® PJ Bass models in 10 colours new to the Player Series, including Firemist Gold, Desert Sand, Aged Natural and Burgundy Mist Metallic. 

Available through local retailers and on Fender.com beginning today, each delivers the classic look, comfort and signature Fender sound that has helped shape popular music for over 74 years.

https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/start