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Monday 18 January 2021

Michelle Escoffery appointed as President of the PRS Members' Council

Michelle Escoffery appointed as President of the PRS Members' Council

Ivor Novello Award-winning singer, songwriter, composer, educator and Music Week Women in Music 2020 Roll of Honour inductee, Michelle Escoffery, has been appointed to the newly created role of President of the PRS Members’ Council (previously the PRS Board), with immediate effect. Escoffery has accepted the role following her time as a Writer Director on the PRS Members’ Council, alongside a continuing tenure on PRS Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Michelle said. “It is a true honour to be appointed as President of the PRS Members’ Council. As President, I will work to solidify relationships between our membership and the Members’ Council, bring more relevance to younger writers and further develop a rich culture of diversity on all levels, reflecting our membership from the top down.

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PRS for Music: royalties, music copyright and licensing

Watch Lucinda Williams Lake Charles World Cafe Live Philly 10/1/19

Lucinda Williams performs Lake Charles during "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road 20th Anniversary" tour stop in Philly. 10 January, 2019







Friday 15 January 2021

Martin Carthy – Live in Your Living Room – 8pm Saturday 16 January 2021

On Line and Live to Your Living Room


For more than 50 years, Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Join him for an intimate set from his home to yours, via Zoom.

Tickets £14, with options to pay a bit more or less depending on your circumstances.

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Martin Carthy - Alan Bearman Music

Faith Guitars Announce the Launch of the Blue Moon Series ‘Venus’

Faith Guitars Announce the Launch of the Blue Moon Series ‘Venus’

The Venus OM Cutaway / Auditorium is the iconic shape that brought us to the consciousness of so many players over the years. It now becomes the second shape to grace the Blue Moon series following the launch of the Blue Moon Neptune Baby-Jumbo model in 2019.

The Faith Venus Blue Moon adds a new element to the series with its slimmed down body size and depth vs. the Neptune model. The Venus shape tones down the low-end frequencies a little, and in return ramps up the mid frequencies to produce a sweet voice with excellent clarity. 

It uses Solid Figured Java Mango tone woods throughout the top, back and sides and is matched with a Flamed Maple binding, Macassan Figured Ebony fittings, and a Mahogany neck with a Macassan Figured Ebony fingerboard.

The Solid Java body wood features a translucent blue / indigo finish that brings the beautifully varied flamed grains to life – all accentuated by an all-over high gloss finish for a truly stunning looking acoustic guitar.


Tonally, players can expect a unique and interesting character from the Venus Blue Moon. Not as loud and punchy as rosewood nor as straightforwardly mellow as mahogany - it bears its own distinctive warmth. 

The overall tone could be described as dark and moody. With reduced level of resonant overtones, the Blue Moon Venus is eminently controllable, balanced and resistant to feedback.

As with all our guitars, electronics come courtesy of Fishman - in the case of the Venus Blue Moon, the discreet and low-profile Fishman INK3 preamp system with Sonicore under-saddle piezo pickup. The preamp features a chromatic tuner, 3 band EQ and volume control. 

For further information visit Faith Guitars at…     

www.faithguitarsusa.com



(All of the above information was received from Faith Guitars)

Thursday 14 January 2021

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock – Need We Say Anymore?

Elvis sings Jailhouse Rock... 



Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock – Need We Say Anymore?

Elvis starred in the iconic movie Jailhouse Rock in 1957. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe and was extremely popular upon its release. Presley played the main character, Vince Everett. Everett was previously in prison for manslaughter after getting into a fight in a bar. He gets out and becomes a hugely successful singer, according to IMDb.

But Presley would injure himself in a bizarre accident while filming. According to the official blog for Graceland, the sprawling Memphis, Tennessee home where Presley resided, Graceland.com reports that Presley was performing the dance routine for an iconic moment in the movie at the time.

Fans who have seen the film know exactly which moment that we’re talking about. Presley sings his famous “Jailhouse Rock” and moves his hips to the music in a choreographed dance number. But when it came time to perform for the camera, the cap of his tooth became dislodged and he inhaled it into his lung. It must have been a very scary moment for everyone around him, and Presley had to have surgery to have the cap removed. The operation involved separating the vocal cords, but luckily there was no lasting damage. According to the website, it’s the reason why Presley’s character, Vince Everett, has an injury to his throat and vocal cords at the end of the movie when he’s punched in the throat.


Facebook Post by the Organisers of Heretic Fest

We all know the drill by now with how these lockdowns affect certain industries, however I would like to assure you here with some positivity.

I am working very closely with all involved to make sure this event can go ahead as planned, no doubt there is some uncertainly here, but I would like to reiterate that message that has been throughout this pandemic. The event will NOT be cancelled, worst case scenario we will move the event further along the line and all tickets will remain valid.
I will keep you all informed along the way and a review will be underway soon to decide the future of this event, but until then, let’s try and stay positive and look forward to a good year. Shows will come back, things will go back to normal, and we will soon be in a room again with our friends and music.
Stay safe, and as always, stay awesome! Heretic Fest | Facebook


Wednesday 13 January 2021

Danny Boyle Will Direct a New Sex Pistols Biopic

Danny Boyle Will Direct a New Sex Pistols Biopic.


Danny Boyle - of Slumdog Millionaire fame - will direct a new six-part TV drama called Pistol, based on Steve Jones’ memoir, Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol that will star Game of Thrones alum Maisie Williams and Babyteeth actor Toby Wallace.

Pistol which will be a will be a six-episode limited series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Fabien Frankel as Glen Matlock, Maisie Williams as Jordan and Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen.


The series was written by Craig Pearce (Strictly Ballroom, The Great Gatsby) and Frank Cottrell-Boyce (24 Hour Party People, A Cock And Bull Story) and will appear on the FX channel. Production is due to begin in March.


Boyle will also serve as executive producer.





Sex Pistols | The Official Website -(sexpistolsofficial.com)



Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival: Friday Night Concert

 Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival: Friday Night Concert — Friday 15 January ---  8pm GMT



Whittlesea Straw Bear on YouTube and Facebook

Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival is an annual tradition, and this year the tradition is continuing online. It all kicks off on Friday night with a concert featuring Granny's Attic, Jackie Oates and more.

Free to attend, but donations to the festival encouraged.


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Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’ by The JuJubes

Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’ by The JuJubes

The Jujubes - Raw stripped back Blues. One vocal, one blues harp and 2 guitars are what makes The
Jujubes authentic yet unique blues sound.

Born out of a passion to keep this genre alive Nikki, Sandy & Pete on their debut single have created a raucous stomper of a song recorded in their living room. 

Radio plays happened before a release date had even been decided, letting The Jujubes know that the Blues fraternity has welcomed them in.

Check Out ‘Where Are We Now’...

WhereAre We Now... The Jujubes by The Jujubes (soundcloud.com)

The Jujubes (@The_Jujubes) /Twitter

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Tuesday 12 January 2021

Celtic Connections 2021 Opening Celebration Concert — 7.30pm GMT 15 January 2021

 Celtic Connections

Celebrate the opening of Celtic Connections 2021, with over 12 performances packed into a 90-minute show, featuring the Celtic Connections 2021 Big Band, Duncan Chisholm with Scottish Ensemble, Ímar, Fiona Hunter, Kinnaris Quintet, Le Vent du Nord and many more.

Tickets £10, or get a festival pass from £30

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