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2008-12-31T16:00:00.041Z

aaaaaaaaHere are the Top Ten news stories from recent weeks

aaaaaaaaaaa1: Campaign for a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park

aaaaaaaaaaa2: Poetry for the Inner Child

aaaaaaaaaaa3: Cycle East

aaaaaaaaaaa4: Trouble with a Kookaburra, Down Under

aaaaaaaaaaa5: Wonder at the Half Moon
aaaaaaaaaaa6: The Power of One

aaaaaaaaaaa 7: Grendel Stalks the Night...25 years on

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 8: Rabid Dog on High Street Claims Another Victim

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 9: Say NO to Form 696

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a10: Advertising music

INDEX - A

2005-12-31T16:00:00.002Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Absolute Radio's You Can't Cheat : Acoustic Fridays Vol 1 CD now available :

Advertising music : All Change Sundays at Saddler's Arms
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Absolute Radio's You Can't Cheat

2005-12-05T16:00:00.018Z

Some of us just don't have the time, or patience, to wake up that early (7:45am) or even (9:15am). yes we can wade through hours of the free Podcasts available on Itunes, to find the all the answers to the previous questions, but some of us have to work for a living. So I've done it for you....so you won't have to. Maybe its true you can't cheat......but I hope this helps.

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Here are the Questions and Answers so far.
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Question 1/5: What was roughly about 3200 Kg

Answer: Weight of stolen gold in the film "The Italian Job".

Google proof? http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/content/articles/2009/01/23/save_the_bullion_feature.shtml

January 2009

Question 2/5: What's next and why 7..9..18..?
Answer: 25 - Date of George Harrison's birthday

Ringo 7th, John 9th, Paul 18th, George 25th - Beatles Birthdays

Question 3/5: I did it twice, who am I?

Clue 1: I did it in the 1980s
Clue 2: I did it on TV

Clue 3: I was a deputy inbetween
Clue 4: School badge

Answer: Mrs McClusky - Headmistress 1981-1984, deputy 1984-1986, Headmistress 1986-1991

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Question 4/5: What links Top Gear with High School Musical?
Clue 1: The Other Big Book at Christmas

Official Answer: Both have alarm clocks on page 153 of current Argos catalogue.
What if you shop at Tesco Direct, Littlewoods, or other catalogue companies?
Alternative Answer: Both are Guinness World Record holders.

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Question 5/5: What is 98 Seconds?

Answer: Adam Faith's No1 single "What do you want"
19 weeks from 20 Nov 1959 (the total from adding the numbers in question 2, weird)

Apparently you not only must to have the right answer, you must have their right answer. Also Its a mystery to me why they have to ask all 10 lucky callers to answer the questions off-air first. By the time the dice has rolled, the presenters already know the result, so why bother talking to the listener.

ACM Summer School

2005-12-04T16:00:00.001Z

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford is running an intensive week long course for local young musicians. It will be held from the 18th-22nd August an include guitar, bass, drums, vocal and music production.

£349

Call 01483 500800 to book a place

Acoustic Fridays Vol 1 CD now available

2005-12-03T16:00:00.000Z

This bargain price CD contains 17 of the best performances, some recorded at Farnham Maltings. Tracklist: Easier To Cry* (Big Wednesday), Heaven Knows (live, Rob Reynolds), Isn't It A Shame (live, Jenny-Lynn Smith), Heart Attack* (Without Grace), She Turns The Key (Sequoia), Firelight (Alastair Brown), Give Up Giving Up* (Laura Colegate), Operator* (Logo), Alcatraz* (Mike Henson), Resuce Me (Rachel Mari Kimber), I Could Be (The Lightyears), Slow Song* (Retrograde Inversion), Lectures & Lies* (Subdelta), All For Nothing (Anna Neale), Gravity* (Rachel Deadman), Tilt-A-Whirl (Case Hardin), Close To Tears (Wire Jesus).

Price: £5

More info: http://www.redder.co.uk/music/acoustic-fridays

Advertising music

2005-12-02T16:00:00.001Z

Ever since the Levi's adverts in the 1980s and 1990s including Stiltskin's "inside", and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" started using pop music, there has been a strong connection between the audio and visual elements of adverts. The batton was then picked up by VW with The Bluebells' "Young at Heart" and Acker Bilk's "Stranger on the shore". Then we had Ladysmith Black Mambazo's "Inkanyezi Nezazi" for Heinz baked beans, Wheatus's "Teenage dirtbag" and David Bowie's "Space Oddity" for Renault. More recent examples have included Andy Williams' "The impossible dream" for Honda, Republica's "Ready to go" for Halfords, and James Taylor's "You've got a friend" for the AA. Current examples include Blackheart's "Unlike Water" in the flowing Moben Kitchens commercial, Nancy Sinatra's "The End" in the funny film edited one for Vodafone, Jose Gonzalez's "Heartbeats" and Rolling Stones' "She's a rainbow" for Sony Bravia. Now we have the folky twang of Simone White's "Beep Beep Song" while the Audi R8 builds itself.

For more info about these and other advert music http://www.commercialbreaksandbeats.co.uk/

All Change Sundays at Saddler's Arms

2005-12-01T16:00:00.000Z

Sadly the Jazz and blues on offer at the Saddlers Arms in Send has come to an end. A new selection of bands will play, starting in a few weeks. If you are still searching for free live Jazz it is available at Cricketers, Horsell Birch on Monday nights from 8:30 to 11pm.

INDEX - B

2005-11-30T16:00:00.001Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Bellowhead on Later with Jools Holland : Boileroom - a new venue in Guildford :

Breaking the sound barrier

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Bellowhead on Later with Jools Holland

2005-11-03T16:00:00.000Z

Bellowhead will be performing songs from their debut album "Burlesque" on "Later with Jools Holland" to be broadcast on Friday 1st December, 11:35pm BBC2. They will be sharing the stage with Be Good Tanyas, Keane, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Find out more: Bellowhead website

Boileroom - a new venue in Guildford

2005-11-02T16:00:00.001Z

On Monday 25th September, a new creative arts and music venue called the "Boileroom" will be holding a pre-launch party featuring performances by GoodBooks : Hipslinky : DJ Goldierocks plus special guests and a few surprises mainly for press and industry. It aims to be an all-round cultural focalpoint for the area, offering comedy, disco, hip-hop, film, folk, funk and soul, Jazz, new up and coming musicians, photography, poetry, rock and roll, Ska and even techo-dance club music. Every month they will have a featured Artist or Photographer or Inspirational Person. In charge of bookings, press and promotion for the Boileroom is Dominique Czoper, who has for many years helped to run Spill Magazine, a highly valued journal for keeping up to date with the movers and shakers in the ever-changing music scene.

Press or industry : e-mail dom@boileroom.net

General public : Tickets for the pre-launch party are £6 and have been limited to 100, call 01483 440006

Admission: for films, gigs and other performances will range from free to £7 For more info see http://www.boileroom.net or http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1

Breaking the Sound Barrier

2005-11-01T16:00:00.003Z

Many clubs and pubs are having noise-monitoring equipment fitting in order to find out the true Db level of both life and recorded music. Many of these devices have been wired into the main electricity supply, and in a similar way to a circuit breaker, it will automatically cut all the power in the building if the sound level goes too high. This as you would imagine can have a very disturbing effect on anyone at the gig or party, and esspecialy the elderly many of whom like to have a proper celebration once in a while. It is also be a curse for the performers who are only there trying to entertain. I can understand that some nearby residents can also get annoyed by the loud music, lots of people having fun, but then most if not all of the pubs were there long before they bought the house. They will have to concede that if they want a local venue to attract enough drinkers to survive in this modern economic climate, live music is becoming an essential part. Its funny how you never get Landlords complaining when there's a noisy residential party. I understand that the venue manager's are being forced, either by the brewery's PR dept or following previous complaints to have these monitors installed. There doesn't seem to be any list available to premises with these noise meters, or even a sign on the door. I think that it should be the respronsibility of the venue to warn both the artists and the audience in anvance about the possible outcome of having a good time. We all have a right to be able to choose.

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For more info: http://www.musicmonitor.biz/pubnoise.html
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INDEX - C

2005-10-31T16:00:00.002Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Calendar 2008 : Campaign for a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park :
Commuter Jazz at Queen Elizabeth Hall :

Christmas 'Round Ours - State of Undress : Cycle East : Cyder House Players - Last one

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Calendar 2008

2005-10-06T16:00:00.000Z

Please check out google calendars, you can keep track of all your appointments and by sharing my calendars you can find all the Events, Festivals, Gigs, Karaoke, and Open Mic Nights for next year. You can choose to add just the one you want or all. You can also display more than one at a time, to get the complete listing. Simply click the the link below.

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Does anyone know of a better shared online calendar?

Campaign for a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park

2005-10-05T16:00:00.001Z

I have started a campaign for a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park. At present I only want to guage the public opinion of Woking Residents, and indeed the music lovers of Surrey, to the idea of creating a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park. For anyone else out there who lives in Woking, Surrey, and loves good live music, and has often wondered, what it would be like to have free open-air concerts in Woking Park. You only have to visit Farnham or Godalming Parks, or Guildford Castle on a summer Sunday afternoon. All of these local Parks have recently invested in Permanent Bandstand structures, with power connections to provide a perfect stage for local musicians to perform.

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I know that Public Bandstands have been strongly associated, in the past, with Brass Bands, but this new structure should also be used for Folk, Jazz, Rock, Soul, or even Blues, indeed any other genre of music that will draw a crowd. There has to be a period of consultation with local musicians, residents, and other interested parties in order to finalise the plan.

The best way to express your support for this idea is by sending an e-mail to Hannah Smith, Arts Development Officer at Woking Borough Council. I have already been in contact with her, and was informed that in 2009 the Summer Sounds Season had included some performances in Woking Park. This was news to me, although I've been running a local live music review and listings website, called Inhibition for the last four years. It seemed clear there had been a lack of good publicity as is often the case.

Hannah Smith, Arts Development Officer at Woking Borough Council - Hannah.Smith@woking.gov.uk

They have a database of bandstand performers, though at present this does not include any Rock / Pop / Folk artists. So if you'd like to be considered send in your details. The Council have also been cosidering hiring a temporary bandstand, but were unable to find one that could be safely left on site. I have set up a facebook page to find out if anyone else in Woking feels the same.

Campaign for a Permanent Bandstand in Woking Park

I think that the perfect site would be the hillside grassed area bordered by the miniature golf, tennis court, and footpath up to Constitution Hill (proposed Site 1) on the Google map under facebook photos. If this is not available then on the Putting Green, bordered by the Bowls Green, Pool in the Park, and the Cricket pavillion (Proposed Site 2).

Christmas 'Round Ours - State of Undress

2005-10-04T16:00:00.045Z

This folk-rock band form Dorset have released a special E.P. called "Christmas 'Round Ours", to celebrate the season of goodwill and bring some relief from the dreary X-factor, which seams to dominate the charts and media. It contains 5 tracks, starting of with the single mix of the title track. Next is a cover of the classic "Failytale of New York" with added spice from husband and wife, Alan and Charlie Rose. Then comes the haunting and tranquill "Christmas Truce / Silent Night" based on an article by Simon Rees. Please note the seamless transition between the German's singing Stille Nacht and the English Silent Night, demonstating the close links between the two languages, and the futility of war. Then there is a new recording of "Take me to the leader", a track from one of the bands earlier LPs, written by Peter Foster. The final track is an extended mix of "Christmas 'Round Ours".

Listen: Christmas 'Round Ours

Reviews: A Christmas single you can like…? There’s a decent enough tune here (with a strummy guitar bringing to mind The Jam’s, That’s Entertainment) and enough oomph to power a sled, but no cliché is left unturned in the lyrical department. Amongst the extra tracks I enjoyed the zesty cover of Fairytale of New York. GM

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Commuter Jazz 3rd Nov 2006 - 26th Jan 2007

2005-10-03T16:00:00.003Z

A free series of early friday evening concerts in the Front Room at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, on the South Bank in London.

03rd Nov 2006 - Michael Mwenso Quartet
10th Nov 2006 - Mike Westbrook's Village Band
17th Nov 2006 - Lol Coxhill
24th Nov 2006 - Frank Harrison Trio
01st Dec 2006 - Patrick Cornelius/Quentin Collins Quintet
08th Dec 2006 - Mike Carr's Blue Note Band
15th Dec 2006 - Anita Wardell Quintet
22nd Dec 2006 - Tomorrow's Warriors
29th Dec 2006 - Sophie Garner Band
05th Jan 2007 - Zoe Rahman Trio
12th Jan 2007 - PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) with Dick Pearce
19th Jan 2007 - Clark Tracey Quintet
26th Jan 2007 - Tony Woods Project

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Cycle East

2005-10-02T16:00:00.118Z

What a fantastic idea, have 3 bands playing 3 shows at 3 different venues, and all for free. Make the venues just far enough apart to provide a little bit of exercise, either as suggested by the organisers by bicycle, on foot or using public transport, as it was the audience and not the bands that had to move. Each show started at 2, 4 and 6pm, and lasted about an hour. So your could choose between 6 possible running orders, giving everybody a different experience of the same event. Soweto KINCH played in the bar at RichMix, a community-based arts centre and cinema complex. The London Gypsy Orchestra played at the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club. Indy band Sweet Billy Pilgrim played at Toynbee Studios. There was no pre-booking, you just had to get there early and all squeeze in somehow. After much deliberation I decided to see the London Gypsy Orchestra first.

On arriving at the Working Men's Club, a lovely old building now surrounded by a modern housing estate, I could hear the end of the soundcheck. The hall upstairs had high ceilings and was about thirty foot square with a proper stage and bar. I was lucky to find a seat, but in a matter of minutes the room was full. There were people standing at the back, sitting on chairs in the middle and even sitting on the floor at the front. All age groups were represented. There was a spontanious round of applause as the Orchestra made their way through the crowd to the stage. The full Orchestra has about 30 members, but this was just the professional ensemble. Even so there was 6 violins, 2 flutes, oboe, guitar, lute, and a women sitting at a table with strings and she hit them with little hammers kinda like a dolcimer. There was total hush in the room while they were playing, apart from a couple of tunes where we all started rhythmically clapping. At one point the lead violinist jumped down off the stage and sauntered through the crowd while still playing her instrument. The time seemed to fly by and it was on to the next show.

I had checked out on the internet where all the venues were, and so had a general feeling of the right direction, but also had my sat nav to guide me, as I got closer. Although it doesn't have a walking mode, and gets a little confused as you quickly change direction, and misses out alleys and footpaths that might save time. Thankfully it was a glorious sunny spring day, perfect for walking the city streets. When I got to Toynbee Studios the cafe area where we had to wait was packed, though I think that many of them had come out of the 2pm show. The performance was in a charming auditorium with a twenty rows of seats and a big stage at the front. We all clapped as Sweet Billy Pilgrim were introduced. They had 2 guitarists, an accordian/keyboard player and a drummer. One of the guitarists had to retune between almost every song, but this couple of minutes gave the drummer a chance to joke with the audience and inform us what the next song was called. They write their own songs including Bloodless coup and Kalypso. They created some wonderful harmonies with all four singing on some of the tracks.
Lastly I ended up at RickMix, where Soweto KINCH was playing in the bar. Another large room with concrete at glass, and a balcony. It was already full, but I managed to find a chair. I'm not sure, but it felt like the majority of them had been there all afternoon. They were also serving food which made it smell like a canteen. He started off playing the saxophone, accompanied by a double bass and drummer. But after a few numbers, he started to rap, and invited some of his friends to join him on stage. Although I'm not a great fan of rap, I did like the Notorious BIG and Eminen, but I don't think I was the only one in the room who would have rathered hear him play the sax for the whole hour.

Cyder House Players - Last one

2005-10-01T16:00:00.002Z

The venue was packed with musicians and music-lovers for the last night of the Cyder House Players. Over the last 18 months this has become one of the regular weekly highlights on the local live music scene. The evening started with a couple of numbers from Susie Clarke, who has been personally responsible for both hosting the event and inviting/organising the musicians who want to play. Maxine? - COLEGATE, Laura - AUSTIN, Rich - ALLCOTT, Graham band - SEUME, Tristan - TABBUSH, Anna - flowers - SC & RA - Dave.

Venue: Cyder House Inn, Shackleford : 730pm : Map

Admission: FREE

INDEX - D

2005-09-30T16:00:00.000Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Download Free Music : Bob Dylan's new album - Modern Times

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Download free music

2005-09-02T16:00:00.000Z

Here are just some on the websites offering legal free downloads of music of all genres.

All About Jazz - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/ - Michael Ricci
definitive Philadelphia based jazz site
Amie Street - http://www.amiestreet.com/ - Amie Street Inc.
sell your songs, and spot new talent - but there is a catch
The "B" Side - http://www.redkelly.blogspot.com/ - Red Kelly
keeping the memory of old flipsides alive
Cocaine Blunts - http://www.cocaineblunts.com/ - Nos
explore the under-represented hip-hop scene
Cover Freak - http://www.coverfreak.com/ - Steve McIntyre
find cover versions of your favourite hits
Disco Belle - http://www.discobelle.net/ - Martin Andersson
a fine place to discover remixes and DJ Disco mixtapes
Fat Planet - http://www.fatplanet.com.au/blog/category/mp3s - Stuart Buchanan
a melting pot of cutting edge international contemporary music
Garage Hangover - http://www.garagehangover.com/ - Chris Bishop
Tracks from 26 countries, shining a light on long-forgotten teenage bands in the 60s
Get On Down with the Stepfather of Soul - http://www.stepfatherofsoul.blogspot.com/ - Jason Stone
There is so much good soul, funk, blues, jazz and gospel, to share with the world
Get Your Bootleg On - http://www.getyourbootlegon.com/ -
forum with links to budding producers mash-up tracks and themed challenges
Honey, Where you been so long? - http://www.prewarblues.org/ - Peter Patnaik
Pre-war blues with an infectious mix of reverence and enthusiasm
ill-ec-tro-nic - http://www.ill-ec-tro-nic.blogspot.com/ - Langer
a catholic remit with experimental electronica, techno,remixes of indie tracks and even the odd slab of psychedelic rock
ITunes Store - http://www.apple.com/itunes - Apple
Free single of the week from the global download giant
Lost in the 80s - http://www.lostinthe80s.blogspot.com/ - John C Hughes
Entertaining music from the 80s, find that one minor hit by a forgotten new-wave pop group
La Onda Tropical - http://www.laondatropical.blogspot.com/ - Dries Gevaert
Latin American beats, both traditional and contemporary
Pitchfork Media - http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/ - Ryan Schreiber
Indie-rock webzine that has recently kickstarted several new bands fortunes
Smuggled Sounds - http://www.live-bootleg.blogspot.com/ - Zazafrom Jahor
Live concert bootlegs, relive both classic gigs from 60s, 70s, and 80s as well as recent reunions
Swedes Please - http://www.swedesplease.net/ - Craig Bonnell
Showcasing the swedish indie-pop scene
Turtles 78rpm Jukebox - http://www.turtleservices.com/jukebox.htm - Turtle Services Ltd
more than 120 mp3s converted from dusty old 78s dating from 1909 to 1928
Vinyl Orphanage - http://www.vinylorphanage.com/ - Pastor McPurvis
a safe haven for downtrodden albums, cruise ship, high school bands, and cocktail bar performers

Bob Dylan's new album - Modern Times

2005-09-01T16:00:00.000Z

Modern Times is the first new album for five years, from this legendary poet and song-writing genius. Dylan plays keyboard, guitar, harmonica and and sings, and accompanied by his touring band. Tracks include Ain't talkin', Beyond the horizon, The Levee's gonna break, Nettie Moore, Rollin' and tumblin', Someday baby, Spirit on the water, Thunder on the mountain, When the deal goes down, and Workingman's blues. Click on the track name to hear a sample.

INDEX - E

2005-08-31T16:00:00.002Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Eagle Radio Live Sessions : Electric Theatre Summer Film Festival :
Emerging Talent Awards

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Eagle Radio Live Sessions

2005-08-03T16:00:00.000Z

To hear local bands play, tune in the Eagle Radio on Sunday nights at 9:30pm

If you are in a band and would like the chance to have your own Live Session broadcast please send a demo to

96.4 The Eagle, Dolphin House, 3 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AA

For more info see: http://www.964eagle.co.uk

Electric Theatre Summer Film Festival

2005-08-02T16:00:00.001Z

Art house and World cinema showcased in this charming little former electricity substation. This years films include:

27th July : Happy-Go-Lucky (15)
28th July : 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (15)
29th July : The Bands Visit (12A)
30th July : La Belle et la Bete (PG)
31st July : Lust, Caution (18)
01st August : The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (12)
02nd August : In the Shadow of the Moon
02nd August : Earth (PG)
02nd August : Michael Clayton (15)

More info http://www.electrictheatre.co.uk/

Emerging Talent Awards

2005-08-01T16:00:00.053Z

Its time to start voting in the Emerging Talent Awards. There are 8 categories:

Best New Band (in association with Gibson)
Best Live Band (in association with Shure)
Best New Solo (in association with Koko)
Best Song (in association with Strongroom Studios)
DIY (in association with Key Production)
Best Visual Impact (in association with Pete Cranston Photography)
Inovation (in association with 3AngryMen)
People's Choice (in association with Backstreet International)

Local nominees
Brassneck - Best New Band - Best Live Band
NewRising - Best New Band
Rebs, The - Best New Band
Stanley Blacks, The - Best New Band
Yearner Babies - Best New Band - Best Live Band

Sadly you can only vote for one in each category

Among the prizes is the chance to play at this year's Camden Crawl.

INDEX - F

2005-07-31T16:00:00.003Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Farewell to the Cyder House Players : Farnham Free Festival (cancelled) : 1st Eleven CD :

The Fly - Music News and Gig Guide : For DISCiples see Famous Five :

Free Apple Guitar Seminar 9th November 2006 : Free CD - Andrew Morris Live :

French Cine Club - Alternate Mondays

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Farewell to the Cyder House Players

2005-07-09T16:00:00.000Z

Sadly after 2 years and some great performances at this music-lovers country pub, we have to say goodbye to the Cyder House Players. Congratulations to all the local musicians, including CULL, Adrian : FLYNN, Damien : GOO, David : IRVINE, Billy : JJMD : NEADS, Anthea : NICHOLLS, Gillie : Nour Hill : PEARSE, Chris : Prince, Andy : Source, The : SEUME, Tristan : Spotlight Canibal : Sunday's Child : Susie Clarke Band : WORRALL, Tom : WILSON-TAYLOR, Andy and many more, who made Shackleford such a wonderful place to be on a Tuesday night. It was the creation of Susie Clarke, a very talented young singer/sopngwriter, who plays guitar solo and with her band.

Farnham Free Festival (cancelled)

2005-07-08T16:00:00.000Z

Sadly this years Farnham Free Festival to be held Sunday 22nd June at the Fox Inn, Lower Bourne, Nr Farnham has been cancelled due to complaints from the venues neighbours over parking. I wish that some of these music-haters would go live in a cave somewhere, instead of next to a lovely country pub thats just trying to survive in this cold climate for live music venues. It has just been a total waste of time for Micky Kemp, and musicians including Six Miles Away, Laura Colegate and all those involved with promoting and catering for this great event.

Fireworks 2008

2005-07-07T16:00:00.001Z

Once again its time to celebrate that great man, who had a wonderful idea. If you could just get rid of all the politicians, the world would be a better place. No, not Boris Johnson, but Guy Fawkes. If you can't be bothered to send the kids down the cornershop to buy their own, why not go to an organised display. Here are just a few ....

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FREE (donations accepted)

Bandstead: 1st Nov : food stalls : Fireworks : Bonfire

Bramley: 8th Nov : Torch sale (6.15pm) : Procession (6.40pm) : Bonfire (7.10pm) : Fireworks (7.45pm)

Brockham: 8th Nov :

Chiddingfold: 8th Nov : Torch sale (6.30pm) : Procession (7pm) : Bonfire (7.30pm) : Fireworks (8pm)

Cranleigh: 1st Nov : Torchlight procession (6.30pm) : Bonfire (7pm) : Fireworks (8pm)

Guildford: 5th Nov : Torch sale (6.45pm) : Procession (7.45pm) : Fireworks (8.30pm)

Leatherhead: 8th Nov : Royal Oak, 265 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7 PJ : 6pm

Ripley: 25th Oct : Float procession (7pm) : Bonfire (8pm) : Fireworks (8.30pm)

Weybridge: 5th Nov : Cleves School

CHARGED

Battersea: 1st Nov : Music : food stalls : Bonfire (7.30pm : Fireworks (8pm) : Adults £5, kids £1

Chessington: 8th Nov : adult £3.50, family £12

Epsom: 8th Nov : Fun fair (cost tbc) : Fireworks : £5 adv, £7.50 gate

Farnham: 8th Nov : Procession 6.30pm) : Fireworks (7.30pm) : Bonfire (8pm)

Kingston: 7th Nov : Gates 6.30pm

Morden : 1st Nov : Gates open (5.15pm) : Bonfire1 (6.30pm) : Fireworks1 (6.45pm) : Bonfire2 (8.15pm) : Fireworks2 (8.30pm) : adults £7, kids £4, U4 free, family £20

Rushmoor: 8th Nov : Gates open (5.30pm) : Children's fireworks (6.45pm) : Main fireworks (8pm)

Wimbledon: 5th Nov : Gates open (5.15pm) : Bonfire1 (6.30pm) : Fireworks1 (6.45pm) : Bonfire2 (8.15pm) : Fireworks2 (8.30pm) : adults £7, kids £4, U4 free, family £20

Woking: 8th Nov :Gates open (6pm) : Fireworks (8pm) : adult £6, Child £4, family £15

1st Eleven CD

2005-07-06T16:00:00.000Z

All proceeds from this compilation CD of largely unsigned local artists will be shared between St John the Evangelist Church Building Fund (kingston) and Friends of St Philip's School Minibus Appeal (Chessington). Unsurprisingly it contains 11 tracks donated by Fish! (Salty Lines), Kat Flint (The Blinking), Nickie Hart (Show me the Answer), Aurelie Konter (The Key), Launderette Poets (Ice Cream), Ellie Lyons (Heroes and Crooks), Dave Moon (Out of the Blue), Andrew Morris (She Said), Revere (The Escape Artist), Annie-Grace Smith (The Music), and Gabby Young (Mole). It has been put together by Tony Hardy, who runs a company specialising in marketing, promotions and music management, called Fifty3. Its available from the Church and the School

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More info: http://www.myspace.com/foreverfifty3

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The Fly - Music News and Gig Guide

2005-07-05T16:00:00.004Z

This new mag is available free in HMV stores, on the bar at 200 live music venues, small independent music stores. Every month The Fly contains news, reviews, interviews and profiles on the best cutting-edge, existing and emerging artists.
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For more info: http://www.the-fly.co.uk
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Online archive : 2006 : Jan : Feb : Mar : Apr : May : Jun : Jul : Aug : Sep : Oct : Nov : Dec

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2007 : Jan : Feb : Mar : Apr : May : Jun : Jul : Aug : Sep : Oct : Nov : Dec

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2008 : Jan : Feb : Mar : Apr : May : Jun : Jul : Aug : Sep : Oct : Nov : Dec

For DISCiples see Famous Five

2005-07-04T16:00:00.001Z

If you have seen the DISCiples over the last few years, come down and check out the Famous Five Band, they play the tracks you love and remember, they even look the same, well most of them do. At the end of 2007, 5 of the 6 DISCiples decided to break away and form a new band. This left the keyboard player (Nick van Dorp) with the Band name and little else to try and carry on. One of the most surprising things about the Famous Five Band, is that it has 6 members, but no dogs. It features the sweet tones of Liesbeth Eggink from Holland (lead vocals), Julia Krajewska (lead vocals), Simon Cowl (guitar and vocals), Andy Cooper (guitar), Mike Barden (bass guitar and keyboards), and Alan Cottrell (drums and percussion).

Free Apple Guitar Seminar 9th November 2006

2005-07-03T16:00:00.001Z

Andertons Music of Guidford, with the support of Apple Solution Experts are hosting a free seminar for guitarists. Come along and find out why the Apple Mac is the perfect solution for creating and performing music with your guitar.

Location : University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

For more information see : http://www.apple.com/uk/series/guitarists

Admission : Although this event is free, places are limited so you need to register

Free CD - Andrew Morris Live

2005-07-02T16:00:00.003Z

Fancy getting a free CD with 5 live tracks recorded by this great young guitarist

Simply send an e-mail to mozmanagement@gmail.com with subject "LIVE CD" and your name and address down below.

French Cine Club - Alternate Mondays

2005-07-01T16:00:00.001Z

Enjoy some classic French films (with subtitles), canapes, a glass of champagne and a two course meal in rotisserie, all for £15 per person/per night (+£25.00 annual membership). Forthcoming attractions will include

23/07/07 - Au revoir Les enfants aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa06/08/07 - Le pere noel est une ordure
20/08/07 - Asterix et Obelix (Mission Cleopatre)aaaa 03/09/07 - Lemmerdeur
17/09/07 - Pepe le Moko.

Venue: Onslow Arms, West Clandon, Surrey, GU4 7TE

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2005-06-30T16:00:00.001Z

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Grease is the word : The Great day has finally come :

Grendel Stalks the Night...25 year on : Guildford Live Music Forum 26-04-2006

Guilfford Live Music Forum 25-10-2006 : GuilFest DVD

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Grease is the word

2005-06-06T16:00:00.000Z

Have the keys on your Yamaha Clavinova electronic keyboard started sticking in the down position, or lean to the left or right? If the answer is yes, then is likely that you have one of a rough batch produced using the wrong kind of grease. Yamaha have been quick to recognise this problem and are offering a FREE repair of your affected keyboard. Even if the equipment is out of guarantee, or warranty, or has changed hands from the original purchaser.

All you have to do is contact your local Yamaha service engineer, just make sure he's qualified for keyboards and not motorbikes.

Surrey area : Mike Barden - 01483-236161

The great day has finally come

2005-06-05T16:00:00.000Z

For anyone visiting a pub last Sunday, it was a great relief to finally be able to breathe. Yes, its true that many past patrons were missing, but that can easily be blamed on the sunny weather and the concert on TV. It felt good to reclaim all these public spaces for those who like to be able to see what you're drinking and whom you are drinking with. The publicans will eventually gain more business through this, and untill that happens they can console themselves by selling all the branded ashtrays and smoking memorabilia on E-Bay.

Grendel Stalks the Night....25 years on

2005-06-04T16:00:00.008Z

Its amazing to think that its already 25 years since the creation of one of the epic songs in music history. Forget American Pie and even the wonderful Stairway to Heaven, are only minos by comparison, we are talking about a seventeen (yes 17) minute long masterpeice of prog-rock genius. It started out as many song lyrics do, as a poem written by the Band's lead singer Derek Dick, what do you mean you've never heard of him?, well ok, he was better known as Fish. He called the poem and later the song Grendel.
His inspiration came from the legend of Beowulf, a story also told in poetry and dating from Anglo-saxon times. Grendel, a demonic monster from the swamps, has been attacking Heorot, the Danish King's "Hall of the Hart", killing and eating anyone he can find. Beowulf comes from Sweden, to defend the hall and succeeds in slaying Grendel, when no-one else can, along with the beast's mother, and a dragon, just the good measure.
The Song begins gently with whispered lyrics, and gradually builds up to dizzy heights with pumping guitars, pounding drums, and shouted vocals, then fades again. It does this again and again thoughout its four parts, Heorot's plea and Grendel's awakening, Grendel's Journey, Lurker at the Threshold, and Finale.
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You can watch Fish perform the song complete with mask and face paint on ITube.

Guildford Live Music Forum 26th April 2006

2005-06-03T16:00:00.002Z

Panalists: Mr Albert Jack (local author), Mr Andrew Hodges (Guildford BC), Mr Ian Edwards (Academy of Contemporary Music), Mr Chris Bunting (Culture Services Guildford BC), Mr David Rose (Surrey Advertiser), Mr Tony Scott (Guilfest Promoter), Mr Michelle Harper (Local nightclub owner)

Questioner: Mr Peter Gordon (Head of Programming & Breakfast show host Eagle Radio)

This was a very interesting discussion about the local live music venues available in the Guildford area. Topics included, how to attract big name bands to play, smaller venues for new bands, the refurbishment / redevelopment of the Guildford Civic Hall (circa 1961) that has been closed for 2 years, gig pricing and venue hiring. Invited speakers included Anne Milton MP (Guildford), Mr Greg Melly (University of Surrey), Sue Doughty (Former MP for Guildford) and Mr David Williams (Chief Executive of Guildford BC). The main conclusion of this first session that there was definitely a problem with the provision of live music in Guildford, or maybe all of Surrey. More small venues should be made available for new local bands to play cheaply, and the options for the GCH should be re-examined. It was also agreed to meet again in the Autumn in greater numbers to find out what has changed.

Please let me know your views by adding a comment or send me an e-mail to start another News topic.

Guildford Live Music Forum 25th October 2006

2005-06-02T16:00:00.001Z

This 2nd meeting of the forum was in the Main Hall at Guildford College (Stoke Park Campus) on Wednesday 25th October 2006 from 7:30pm. It was an opportunity to hear about the progress made since the last meeting in April, and for those who missed the first one to express their views on the future of live music in Guildford. seating Capacity was 216 though it was only half full.

On the Panel: were Albert Jack (local Author), Chris Bunting (head of Culture Services at Guildford Borough Council), Andrew Hodges (Guildford Borough Council), Tony Scott (Guilfest and local band promoter), and Michel Harper (local nightclub owner).

Questioner: Peter Gordon (Head of Programming & Breakfast show host Eagle Radio)

The discussion started with an update on some of the new initiatives started since the last meeting. These included a funding donation of £4,000 from the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) for the PA system at the Boileroom, the spirit group, music lessions on fridays at harpers. This was followed by a short presentation by Jim on the guildford civic hall refurbishment / rebuild. Estimates as to the cost had been agreed at £18m, with a completion date of mid 2009. He was asked by Tont Scott "why a simple health and safety upgrade of less than £5m wasn't being considered, to reopen in less than a year". Jim replied that this option was not viable, and Andrew hodges stated that there were other considerations such as sound proofing and disabled access that had ruled this out. 100 companies had applied to carry out the work, and this had been shortlisted down to 5. A final decision will be made on 22nd Nov 2006. This issue is a hotbed of controversy and will run and run. Other matters discussed included Music for the under 18s, new music on offer at the Boileroom and Guildford University, and free promotion for gigs. Among the invited guests were Guildford's Mayor (Cllr Angela Gunning), Anne Milton MP, and David Williams (Chief Executive of Guildford Borough Council).

Although the forum was open to the general public, there were very few if any ordinary people with no link to the music industry or decision making authority.

Find Guildford Collage on Google maps

Info from the first meeting 26th April 2006

Thanks to Peter Gordon from Eagle Radio for organising this event.

GuilFest DVD

2005-06-01T16:00:00.001Z

At last someone (the guys at Flaming Pear) have found the time to put together a 94min long DVD documentary tracking all the highs and lows of the 2006 GuilFest. With the appropriate title "GuilFest - Grass Roots", it features performances by (in alphabetical order) Blimus, Donovan, Kovak, Lightning Seeds, Morning Runner, Nizlopi, Gary Numan, Stereo MCs, The Stranglers, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, and The Wonderstuff. It is directed by Colin Arnold, and includes special features such as Making of... and programme archive and production stills.

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More Info: Grass Roots DVD : Watch Trailer : Buy

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2005-05-31T16:00:00.000Z

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2005-04-30T16:00:00.000Z

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Is London is the most cosmopolitan city in the world?

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Is London is the most cosmopolitan city in the world?

2005-04-01T16:00:00.000Z

Two researchers started a project on United Nations Day (Oct 24th) last year to find a person from each of the 192 countries of the world, who lives and works in London. The project is titled "World in One City" and so far Owen Powell and Alex Horne have contacted representatives from 84. You can read about the project and the interviews they have conducted on their website.

http://www.worldinonecity.blogspot.com

They don't want to hear from anyone who works at an embassy or tourists. Although they list the countries already found, it would be very helpful if they listed the ones they are still looking for, in order of population, and hence likelyhood of finding someone.

The top 20 from what I think are missing (in Alphabetical order) :
Chile : Cuba : Cambodia : Egypt : Fiji : Finland : Hungary : Kenya : Luxembourg : Saudi Arabia : Serbia : Sierra Leone : Slovakia : Slovenia : Switzerland : Taiwan : Uganda : Ukraine : United Arab Emirates : Vietnam

Please e-mail them if you're from one of the countries missing : worldinonecity@hotmail.com

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2005-03-31T16:00:00.000Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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2005-02-28T16:00:00.001Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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2005-01-31T16:00:00.000Z

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Lotus 79 are now the Sixty Minute Men

2005-01-01T16:00:00.000Z

Just to let you know that Lotus 79 have changed their name to the Sixty Minute Men, perhaps a reference to their staying power. All I remember is that the last time I saw them live the lead singer insisted on finishing the set, even though his finger was bleeding.

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2004-12-31T16:00:00.000Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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2004-11-30T16:00:00.000Z

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Naked Violin CD - Tasmin Little

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Naked Violin CD - Tasmin Little - Free Dowload

2004-11-01T16:00:00.000Z

Ever wanted to hear some great classical violin, but didn't know where to start, or waste money on a disc you don't like, or can't afford the exorbitant concert ticket prices these days. Then help is at hand. Tasmin Little has released her new album "The Naked Violin" as a totally free download. You can burn it to CD, for personal use, and even print out a fancy cover. Please note, its only the Violin thats naked, not the violinist.

More info: http://www.tasminlittle.org.uk/free_cd/index.html

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2004-10-31T16:00:00.001Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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One Night Stand - Acoustic : One year old and growing up fast : Open Auditiion - Live and Unsigned : Open Mic Nights - New and Old : Original Vibe is now first Wednesday

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1 Click 2 Fame - Vote now

2004-10-06T16:00:00.004Z

The 1Click2Fame.com website has been running a competion to find the best new musicians. The prize is a wopping £100,000. From previous rounds they have selected 100 finalists and now is time for the final push. They are all very talented, but one local band, The Source, are in there too and need you the vote for their song "Fades In Fades Out". Follow the link below, you can vote as many times as you like, but only once a day, before 27th March (this Friday).

http://www.1click2fame.com/performances/66

One Night Stand - Acoustic

2004-10-05T16:00:00.000Z

If you ever feel the urge to share your musical talent in front of a friendly audience of like-minded people, come along to a Workshop event (two song limit). This series also includes Showcase nights, where great bands have only 15-20 minutes to impress. These events take place every 8 weeks or so and will soon be complimented by the Best of One Night Stand - Acoustic. They have a good quality PA, so you'll only need to bring your instruments. Helping to organise the events is Mark, the lead singer with Blood Red Sky. Check out the Events section for future dates.

Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG

More info: One Night Stand - Acoustic or Jagz, Ascot

Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)

One year old and growing up fast

2004-10-04T16:00:00.001Z

This site is now a year old, and I'd like to thank all the bands and some of the publicans who have helped in making it one of the best places on the web to find out whats on where and when in the South-East of England. I'm still hoping for a greater response from all of you music fans out there in suggesting new bands and venues, and sharing your opinions of the best local free live music.

Open Audition - Live & Unsigned 15th Dec 2007

2004-10-03T16:00:00.002Z

Each act will have about 2 mins, to demonstrate their talent, not long, but thats all part of the game. Other auditions for the 2008 competition are being held in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Guildford, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Southampton.

Venue: Princes Hall, Aldershot

More info: http://www.myspace.com/liveunsigneduk

Open Mic Nights - New and Old

2004-10-02T16:00:00.008Z

Its a very strange situation when some Open Mic Nights are being cut by breweries / management as they can't see the benefit of bringing in so many customers on mid-week nights. Recent losses include The Black Swan, Oakham and The Albion, East Molesey. However some new Open Mic Nights are just starting up. On Sunday night, the place to be is The Slug and Lettuce, Guildford. The local blues guitarist SHACKLETON, Will is hosting "The Sunday Sessions" a great showcase for young and talented musicians. Another Open Mic Night "Blue Velvet" will be launched on the 29th May, at The Remix Bar, Woking and is being organised by NEADS, Anthea who plays solo and with her husband Matt in Inimitable Dragonfly. It will only be once a month on the last Thursday. The new owners at the Mayford Arms, Woking will also be running one on alternate Tuesday's starting sometime soon.

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more info: http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/guildford/ or http://www.myspace.com/bluevelvetacoustic

The Original Vibe is now first Wednesday

2004-10-01T16:00:00.001Z

This musical showcase will be moving starting in March from the first Tuesday of the month to the first Wednesday, but you will still get the best in new local talent. Sadly this monthly showcase is currently on hold.

Venue: Vibe, Epsom

More info: http://www.myspace.com/theoriginalvibe

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2004-09-30T16:00:00.002Z

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Poetry for the Inner Child

2004-09-01T16:00:00.010Z

“Magic Happens” is a new illustrated book of poetry for all ages by West Sussex based Simon Welsh. Although it has taken 12 long years to complete, some pieces were written in hours, others in days, but one even took 2 years to get right. The series includes nine poems divided into 3 sets: Creatures, Monsters, & Angelic Intervention.

The Creatures set has Ally Wangle and the Humpergees about a young girl with little creatures that live in her hair, and cause havoc in the classroom. Dinoceros about night time adventures riding on a friendly flying Dinoceros (a cross between a dinosaur and a rhinoceros). And a lovely uplifting tale of Finkymimp and Tanzy, about two new-found friends that meet in the darkness of the wardrobe.

The Monsters set tells of The Dribble Man, about the dangers of stepping on the cracks in the pavement. Then comes The Gluboo, a slimy story for children who won’t sleep, about a glue-spraying beast that lives under the bed, but this backfires on the grownups. Unit 4, a fabricated holding cell for naughty kids, also ends in tragedy for the only real monsters out there. These are parents that fib to their own children, just to get then to behave.

The Angelic Intervention set includes Dave Solo, about a little boy who finds an angel to release his artistic side. In Heather and the Unicorn, a little girl who so wants to believe, against everything she’s told, that she slips away into her own world. Very Little Pepper is about a farmer’s son who dreams of marrying a pretty fairy.

The book has been wonderfully illustrated by Samira Harris and also includes a Studio produced CD of all the poems performed by Simon. He has two other collections entitled All Hail the 21st Century (with 18 poems) and Surviving 1212 (also 18 poems) and he hopes to have these available as books by the end of this year. Simon is currently working on a new project called Bridges. You can get hold of a copy of his book by ordering on the internet for £12.50 including p&p from www.simonwelshpoetry.co.uk, personally from him by attending one of his readings, or over the counter at the Igigi General Store, 31 Western Road, Brighton.

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2004-08-31T16:00:00.000Z

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2004-07-31T16:00:00.002Z

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Rabid Dog on High Street Claims Another Victim :

Ram Club win Folk Club of the Year 2007 : Road to V Festival 2008

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Rabid Dog on High Street Claims Another Victim

2004-07-03T16:00:00.004Z

With the imminent departure of Borders, and only 1 year on from the end of Woolworths and Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastores), it has become even more clear who is Top Dog in High Street music retail in this country. Having already seen off many other challengers from Fopp, MVC, Our Price, and Tower Records, as well as halting the musical ambitions of WHSmith, Boots, and other leading shops, HMV is still king. But it may surprise you that its owned by the same group as Waterstones, who have managed a similar feat in the high street book retail sector.

I understand that we live in a free market economy, where retailers can set their prices, even at a loss, to succeed. But you also need competition, a choice of vender for the consumer, otherwise prices will continue to rise. Its great that a fantastic selection of music is now available to purchase online, but I'm certain that anyone from my generation, and older, still prefers the feel and convenience of a CD.

I'm not suggesting that the Music giant is using any illegal tactics to undercut the opposition, and I can often be found browsing in their stores. But their sheer size and hence buying power, with economies of scale, mean that perhaps their morals have slipped. I can only hope that the Supermarkets, who also arn't whiter than white, don't also abandon the music retail sector.

Ram Club wins Folk Club of the Year 2007

2004-07-02T16:00:00.000Z

The Ram Club which meets on Fridays (8:30pm) at the Foley Arms, Claygate has just recieved the award for BBC Radio 2's "Folk Club of the Year". It was presented to the club at the BBC Folk Awards Ceremony on 5th Feb in London, and was recorded and broadcast on the 7th Feb as part of the Mike Harding show. They would like to thank everyone who has helped create the wonderful atmosphere at the club, as well as all the hard working artists that provide the good music. The voters in this category are the musicians. So if you've never been to the club, come along and find out why this is one of the best in the country.

More Info: http://www.theramclub.co.uk or BBC Folk Awards

Road to V Festival 2008

2004-07-01T16:00:00.001Z

Virgin Radio has again been running a competition for unknown bands who would like to play at the V Festival in August this year. 14 finalists have been selected by a panel of experts including Carl Barat, Mags Revell, Paul Samuels, Sav Remzi, and Mark Beaumont.
Alexis Blue : Floors and Walls : Idle Lovers : Imperial Leisure : KC : Mama Shamone : Married to the Sea : Matt Trakker : More Assured, The : Rebs, The : Shallow Call, The : Situationists : Walk. Don't Walk : Wireless, The

More info and to rate the bands: http://www.roadtov.com

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2004-06-30T16:00:00.005Z

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Save the Half Moon, Putney : Save Windsor Arts Centre : Shine a Light on The Rolling Stones :

Smoking Ban only a year away : Spiers and Boden at Monthly folk night :

Susie Clarke live on The Eagle

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Save the Half Moon, Putney

2004-06-07T16:00:00.003Z

Urgent action is required to save the Half Moon, Putney, one of the stars of the south-west london live music scene since 1963. The venue's list of musical patrons is like a who's-who of the best in each generation's firmament, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Fairport Convention, The Yardbirds, John Martyn. Then Bad Manners, Billy Bragg, Dire Straits, Kate BUSH, Van Morrison, and Rory Gallagher, and even U2. More recently to Kasabian, as well as folk stars Ralph McTell, Christy Moore, Martin Carthy.

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Please join the campaign, lobby Youngs Brewery, and if you live in Putney write to your M.P.

Facebook group

Great news, the campaign has succeeded, it will remain a live music venue.
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Save Windsor Arts Centre

2004-06-06T16:00:00.000Z

Please support the campaign to re-open the Windsor Arts Centre, following it's shock closure just before Christmas. The Centre was housed in the former fire station in The Old Court, St Leonards Rd, Windsor, and was being run by volunteers as a registered charity for the last 31 years. A protest group, WAY (Windsor Arts are Yours) has been set up, and so far has held 2 public meetings on 30th Jan and 9th Feb at Windsor Boys School, to discuss what can be done. If you live in the area and would like to help, please contact your local councillor.

More info: http://www.savewindsorartscentre.org/

Tommy Fest featuring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel will go ahead this year at the West Wing Arts Centre in Slough, 21st-24th March.

Say NO to Form 696

2004-06-05T16:00:00.001Z

In a further move by this government towards a Orwellian Police State, and a seeming desire to completely kill off all of the free live music scene in London, comes Form 696. It will affect all licensees of venues in the 21 London boroughs, who wish to hold live music events, and all the musicians who want to play in London. On the Form they are requested/ordered to provide names, addresses, aliases, and telephone No's, of musicians, and most worryingly, the likely ethnicity of their audience. We all know that the Metropolitan Police doesn't have the best track record in recent times when it comes to racial fairness. This Form can only serve to deter the staging of live musical events, as failure to comply with the bureaucracy could result in fines or imprisonment. It will stifle free expression and penalise certain genres of music and ethnic audiences.

Please go to this government website and sign the petition against Form 696.

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/scrapthe696

Shine a Light on the Rolling Stones

2004-06-04T16:00:00.007Z

This week sees the release of another wonderful film by acclaimed director Martin Scorsese. It is a study of the extra-ordinary career and music of The Rolling Stones. You can tell that Mr Scorsese is a real Stones fan, and has already used a great deal of their back-catalogue in his other films including "Mean Streets", "Goodfellas", "Casino", and most recently in "The Departed". Most of this new film "Shine a Light" was shot over 2 nights of special performances by the band at the Beacon Theatre in New York. This has been inter-mingled with some archive footage and interviews. At the start, Mr Scorsese is desperate for a set-list, in order to have some chance of being ready for the wild and often unplanned movements of a live show. If you go in expecting all of their greatest hits, you may be a little disapointed, as the majority of the music is from their early years. But still there are 3 or 4 sing-alongs in the second half, though I can't remember hearing anyone in the auditaurium, brave enough to even try. Its the kind of film where you almost need to be standing up, in order to be totally free to enjoy the music. Unfortunately in any of these new crampt cinemas, with all the seats bolted together, you can't even tap your feet without causing an earthquake. Though none of that is Mr Scorsese's fault, he has done a great job in trying to film such a manic event. He has had plenty of experience in this field, if you'll excuse the pun, as he was an editor on "Woodstock". His other films with a musical theme include, with The Band on "The Last Waltz", with the genius Bob Dylan on "No Direction Home"and on one episode of "The Blues" called "Feel Like Going Home". The double CD Soundtrack is now available for an amazing £8.93 from ASDA, and for under £10 from other outlets.

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For more info: http://www.shinealightmovie.com/

Smoking Ban only a year away

2004-06-03T16:00:00.000Z

The overdue ban on smoking in Public places has an overwhelmingly mandate of MPs with a total of 384 in favour to 184 against, giving a majority of 200. This will prohibit people lighting up in all English pubs and clubs. This can only help the overall health of the nation, as well as those who have to work at these venues, and the bands who provide the great live music. We will re-claim these often avoided amenities for everyone to enjoy. The ban is due to start on June 4th 2007 so there's only a year to go. Hopefully some if not all venues will take the brave decision to phase in the new law sooner, rather than a sharp-shock overnight change-over leaving the foul odour in the carpets and furnishings for months after.

Many thanks go to the Labour Government, particularly the Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt and this demonstrates the power of public opinion to make lasting changes.

Spiers and Boden at Monthly folk night 15th Nov 2006

2004-06-02T16:00:00.001Z

After playing to thousands at the Loughborough Folk Festival and at WOMAD, it must have been different for them to perform to a small gathering of under 25 fans. We were lucky enough to witness this duo with their feet stamping brand of folk music at the Boileroom in Guildford. Jon Boden sings and really brings the Fiddle (Violin) to life with such a sweet melody. This is complimented so well in partnership with John Spiers on the Melodeon and backing vocals. During the short break Steve Bradfield, a local musician from the band Radiate, gave us a few numbers on the guitar, including the soulful Bob Marley classic "No women no cry". Then one on the Banjo. He will be back at the same venue next month for the Christmas folk special. In the second half of the main act we were treated to Jon Boden on the guitar and Stomp-box with the other John on the Concertina. This intimate show was only possible due to the cancellation of a planned gig in Uxbridge. It was surely a bargain at £10 a head. The will be playing again, with their full band Bellowhead, in front of the cameras on "Later with Jools Holland" broadcast on 1st December. They have released four albums as a duo, "Through & Through", "Bellow", "Songs", and "Tunes" over the past 5 years. Jon Boden’s debut solo album "Painted Lady" was released on 15th May 2006 and Bellowhead's debut album "Burlesque" was released on the 18th September 2006 and is currently No1 in HMVs folk chart.

Find more info at: Spiers and Boden

Susie Clarke live on The Eagle 14th January 2007

2004-06-01T16:00:00.000Z

Tune in to Eagle Radio (96.4FM) this Sunday, 14th Jan, at 9:30pm and listen to a Live Session with Susie Clarke. She will be playing and talking to Julia Moore.

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The Power of One : Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan :

Tom Wehrle - Free music download

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The Power of One

2004-05-03T16:00:00.002Z

__For the past 4 years there has been live music in the courtyard of Pews Bar in Guildford, Crowds of music-lovers gathered every Thursday night to hear Gavin and his Guitar. Sadly from now on, the music has been moved inside, thanks to a series of complaints by one local resident to the council. Thats right folks it only needs one, to spoil it for the many. This may be a little easier to understand if the decibel level was that of Motorhead, or it was pulsing rave music from the Chemical Brothers till 3am, but its just one man with an acoustic guitar.
__The poor bar owner has spent a great deal of his valuable time over the past few months, in meetings with the council, police and other interested parties. In discussions on the future of open-air entertainment at the venue, which have included a wide range of other considerations, as well as the feelings of this one individual. Some council employees have tried in vain to help Pews maintain its external live music. The council's decision was anounced a couple of weeks ago, with the removal of Pews licence to have LIVE music in the Courtyard (you can still go there, sit outside, and listen to piped music.) go figure.
__Obviously there will be some people who just like to go there, sit outside and talk, and drink in pleasant surroundings, and they will be uneffected by this ruling. But for those who simply go there to enjoy the free live music, there is now only room inside for 25% of those who were in the courtyard. So please come along and show your support for Gavin and Pews. Its too early to tell the effect this judgement will have on the bar's profits. How much longer are we going to allow a few lone complainants, who willingly move near to live music venues, to control how the rest of us enjoy our freetime?

Tom Wehrle - Free music download

2004-05-02T16:00:00.001Z

In order to help promote his new album "Room to Dream", Tom Wehrle from Missouri is giving you the opportunity to download it for free. He's hoping that you'll then buy a copy and tell all your friends how good it is. Tracks include Far Away, I've Fallen, I Will be Your Friend, W/O you, Hold on Tonight, Room to Dream, Just in Love With You, No More Flowers, My Heart Breaks Through, I'm Not Good Enough, Only Lonely, Nothing Else Can Take Your Place With Me, This Show's Over.

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More info : http://www.myspace.com/tomwehrle

Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan

2004-05-02T16:00:00.000Z

Bob Dylan started his radio broadcasting career in the USA in May 2006 with a weekly radio show XM Satellite Radio. For the first time in the UK, on BBC Radio 2, listeners will be able to hear Theme Time Radio Hour, Bob Dylan’s critically-acclaimed Radio show. "A lot of my own songs have been played on the radio, but this is the first time I've ever been on the other side of the mic," said Dylan of his shows. The show features an eclectic mix of music hand-selected by Dylan. The radio shows also includes interviews and commentary on music and other topics. Themes for the show include “weather” with a track list that includes "A Place In The Sun" sung in Italian by Stevie Wonder, "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix and "Keep On The Sunny Side" by The Carter Family. Song list themes for other shows include ‘cars’, ‘dance’, ‘police’, and ‘whiskey’.
BBC Radio 2 will offer a sneak preview, broadcasting six of the shows over the Christmas period starting on Saturday 23rd Dec to Thursday 28th Dec 2006. The network will then broadcast a further two Dylan shows in March, eight in April, and a final two in May 2007. BBC 6 Music brings you the show beginning at 21:00 on 1st January 2007.
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BBC Radio 2 Schedule
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Trouble with a Kookaburra, Down Under

2004-05-01T16:00:00.099Z

Ever since man started to bash things together & call it music, it has been accompanied by the risk that what you think you composed, is deemed by others not to be an original creation. But this is hardly suprising as even before birth we are being bombarded with sounds, and all of these have been filed away, often without realising, in our brains. In the same way that authors must try to block out everything they've ever read, so songwriters must ignore everything they've ever heard. I think this must be a lot harder to do. Whether it is the Bach overtones in "A Whiter Shade of Pale", or the claims that the melodies of Lloyd-Webber were influenced by The Beatles, or the myriad of sampling in tracks from the 90s.

The lastest round in this contest involves an 80's hit by Australian rockers Men at Work entitled "Down Under" published by CBS (now owned by Sony BMG Music Entertainment), and a traditional kids song "Kookaburra" written by Marion Sinclair, a college teacher from Toorak, for a Girl Guide Jamboree. It was obviously her wish that the song would remain publicly accessible, when she signed it over to the Libraries Board of South Australia, although it has now been acquired by a commercial company Larrikin Music.

Exact details are yet to be clarified, though it is a little comfusing why it has taken so long, the kids song, sung by every campfire since 1934 is now part of Australian culture. Surely if you think there was a good case, then bring the action as soon as the other track is released in 1981, and not wait thirty years, until its a global hit. Also taking the question-writing accuracy of a TV quiz show, in this case (Spicks & Specks), as Gospel is never a good idea. A jury in a Federal Court will have to decide in November.

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Unplugged Special at the Legendary Halfmoon

2004-04-01T16:00:00.123Z

On the 24th of January 2010 there was an all-day (well afternoon & night) spectacular featuring the best in new talent. Many of the artists had already appeared at the monthly Halfmoon Unplugged showcase evenings, hosted by Redvers BAILEY & Natalie ROSS. We streamed into the backroom, set out with candlelit tables and chairs, and waited for the first of the eighteen acts to take to the stage.

A little later than advertised, but everyone was relaxed and enjoying the sence of anticipation building in the room. Onto the stage came Redvers BAILEY, to officially welcome everyone to this marathon of music. He plays with a band called One, but on this occasion he was alone with his electric guitar. A perfect start. Next came another solo guitarist Robin Joel SANGSTER. The running order had been carefully planed with a mixture of solo performers and Bands, all playing original compositions.

Joanna WESTON, has been playing the guitar since the age of 14, and studied at the ACM in Guildford. She was accompanied by another acoustic guitarist and a guy on the Cajon, an empty wooden chest, which the player sits on and beats with both hands and which has recently been rediscovered as an alternative to tomtoms. She was followed by another young lady on her own, with an acoustic guitar, Anoushka LUCAS. At first appeared very nervous by soon developed a humourous rapour with the crowd, revealing that she had been living in Russia for a while. This made them instantly forget about the fact that she couldn't remember some of the words to her own songs.
Next up was Westley HORNER, a regular at the weekly Halfmoon Unplugged evenings, with some of his own folky tunes. He was followed by SEEKR (aka Marek Duchnowski) strumming his guitar, and occasionally beating his bongos.

MATTHEWS, Hannah : ROSS, Natalie : Songbird (BANNON, Lauren) : FARRER, Tom : Cat Nickless : KORN, Daniel : Hollow Moon : WHITE, Hannah :

Ay Ducane : BANKS, Grace : Ryan OReilly Band :
As the finale to this musical marathon came NewRising, with Jay on Acoustic guitar, Adam on the Cajon and Tom on bass guitar. They rhythmic, pounding beat had the audience crying out for more. This event also served as a fitting celebration for saving the Halfmoon from ending up as just another gastro-pub. Well done to Redvers and all those who petitioned the Brewery to change its mind

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Virgin Radio - One Last Dream

2004-03-02T16:00:00.006Z

Over the past few week's Virgin Radio has been running a competition for all those long disbanded bands that never quite made it to the BIG TIME. The prize of a lifetime is an opening slot for Eric Clapton at this years Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park on 28th-29th June. The 3 best groups have reached the final.

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DANIEL TAKES A TRAIN

Paul Baker (lead vocals), Dan Synge (guitar), Rupert Bloomfield (bass guitar), James Hannington (drums), Paul Davey (saxophone), Bert Routledge (keyboards), Emma Smith (backing vocals). (5410)

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STEVE BOYCE BAND

Diz Nelson (lead vocals, still missing), Steve Boyce (guitar and vocals), Ron Sims (guitar and vocals), Rik Luk (bass guitar), and Gary Hunsley). (5409)

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20/20 VISION

Chris Squelch (lead vocals), Ron Fielding (guitar and backing vocals), Tommy Stead (bass guitar), Richard Adams (keyboards), Frank Manzanero (drums) and Mike Ben. (5408)

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This week they all had to record a cover of the classic rock antham "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf. You can listen to the 3 tracks here, One : Two : Three. Click on the link, then close your eyes, when its finished make a note of the number at the end of the web address, and whether or not you like it. Listen to all 3, then see which was which, by checking the number against the band's name above. This Friday (30th May) after a listeners vote, one band will be given their marching orders, and their dream will be over.

The contest was eventually won by the Steve Boyce Band, who opened for Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling.

Vote for Annie Grace Smith

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Wait, no, she's not your local councilor or even a prospective member of parliament, and neither is she related to the recently deceased playboy model. Annie is a very talented young singer, who writes and performs her own songs, accompanied by Jack Pearce on guitar. She will be one of the contestants in the National Grand Final of the 2007 Live and Unsigned competition. If you'd like to vote for her just text "Idol Annie" to 83222. It will only cost you 50p (all procedes going to crimestoppers) + your usual network fee. If you don't pay the mobile bill, please get permission from whoever does, before you vote.

More info: http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com or http://www.southcoastidol.co.uk

More info: http://www.myspace.com/anniegracesmithuk

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War of the Worlds on YouTube : WeyFest Review : Wonder at the Half Moon

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War of the Worlds on YouTube

2004-02-03T16:00:00.000Z

There was an article in the Woking News and Mail last week about a short 2 and a half minute film made by Richard Knotek from Horsell. The film shows the distruction of modern Woking by the martians in a new take on H G Wells' "War of the Worlds". It was uploaded to the video sharing site YouTube and has been already viewed by more than 3000 people.

Read the full article : Town's Skyline is Under Fire from the Woking News and Mail.

Watch the film : The War of the Worlds - Woking 2007 Trailer on YouTube.

WeyFest Review

2004-02-02T16:00:00.002Z

Review: The weather stayed fine for the outdoor part of this local charity event, held in the beer garden on the Exchange hotel, Farnham. Unfortunately an accident just outside Farnham had caused problems for much of the audience, though this provided the unusual delight of being able to watch the first few bands while seated out of the sun. First on the bill were the The Flying Tigers, who did what was needed, in that awkward job. Their lead singer Tracy Murphy has such a powerful voice to blast it out on the heavy rock numbers, but can also go into soulful mode on the slower R&B tracks.

Next up were Ciao Buddha, who's debut CD is called 'Rise', and they certainly woke up the crowd, and most of the neighbourhood too. A great 3-piece band. There were short 20 min breaks between the sets, while the bands carted their equipment in and out, but this gave ample time for the audience to pay a visit, or buy refreshments at the bar. Then it was the turn of The True Deceivers, with a folky-country-rock blend of musical styles. By the time the UK Blues Project started playing there was quite a crowd gathered. There is nothing like the blues to make you feel relaxed and chilled on a late summer afternoon. They also had a new CD available called 'No Rush'.

Then came the Dayglo Pirates, with special guest Glenn Cornick (a former member of the real Jethro Tull), who can usually be found playing with Wild Turkey. First came the older progressive set, and then a few more recent rock numbers. The lead singer Paul Forrest, in heavy coat, which he discarded to reveal green tights and multicoloured waistcoat, danced around the stage and playing his flute with one legged cocked. Sadly his mandolin wouldn't play but it was still an outstanding and memorable performance. At 8pm the lucky few of the crowd, who'd booked early, then moved inside.

For the finale, a performance by the Jackie Lynton band. This was due to complaints from the hotel's neighbour, about the loud, funky music and some ordinary people having a good time and raising lots of money for a good cause. Many thanks and gratitude go out to all the bands who played at WeyFest 2006 and to Steve and Julie, who run the Exchange Hotel, for hosting the event.

Wonder at the Half Moon

2004-02-01T16:00:00.445Z

From the moment I entered the hallowed ground of this legendary venue, I knew in my heart that this gig was going to be special. Firstly, there were many more people already enjoying a quick pre-gig pint, than I'd seen there before. I must make clear at this point that I'm not old enough to have been here in the 60's and 70's, when some of the greatest bands and solo artists rocked the place (see Save the Half Moon, Putney). My experience has only been over the past 5 years, when you are lucky if the audience gets into double figures.

The second thing I noticed as I was once again reviewing some of the pictures on the walls, of famous musicians that previously graced the stage, was that the majority of the crowd were sad, slightly overweight, 40-somethings, like myself. This was no surprise as this was part of the 20th aniversary tour of The Wonder Stuff's second album HUP. After deciding to purchase a T-shirt, (sadly not at 80's prices, through made by a quality label), from the solitary girl on the merchadise stand, (as they are no longer available in the shops), I entered the large darkened room.

It felt so great to be standing right at the front next to the stage, but with no pit, no steel barriers, or indeed no sign of the gang of brutish thugs dressed in tight-fitting black T-shirts with SECURITY printed in big letters front and back, to remind them why they were there. A few of the crowd also wondered in, but it was only after Miles Hunt (the Wonder Stuff's charismatic frontman) strolled out into the main bar with the megaphone used on several of the bands classic tracks and alerted the drinkers that the show was about to start, that they entered.

There was a cheer as Miles got up on stage to introduce the support act, one of his heroes when learning guitar, and now funnily enough a patron of the same local boozer. Dirty Ray Weatherall, as he is now known was previously lead vocalist with the Immaculate Fools. From his fast strumming blues guitar and almost shouted high octane lyrical statements, it was easy to see the influence Ray's music had on young Miles and probably the rest of the band. Ray is also a contributor to Miles's Shared Project, which has produced a showcase album of musical talent unrecognised by the narrow vision of wide stream media in this country. This was the perfect warm-up and the crowd loved it.

There was an almost deafening howl as The Wonder Stuff stepped onto the stage, and with the first licks of their guitars, we were all instantly transported back to the summer of 88. They were joined onstage by Erica Nochalls on Violin. The publicity for the tour had stated that the band would be playing the whole of HUP (well we shall see), so it was not a shock that they started with "30 years in the Bathroom" and then "Radio Ass Kiss". But it was only after they moved on to "Them, Big Oak Trees", that we were let into the secret, that somehow all the songs on the album had ended up in the wrong order.

This was a little weird if you are one of those people who believe that an entire album is designed to flow from track to track as a single journey. This was like being of a totally different road, but I think whether or not it was a better path it was certainly a new enlightening experience. Of course with the modern wonders of the mp3 player, its possible to rearrange songs into hundreds of variations. I think that many of the crowd will be shuffling their HUP playlist, when they get home, into the band's prefered order.

The crowd were also in good voice and singing along to every track, even simultaniously launching into the chorus of "Letter from America" by The Proclaimers, (Miles and Erica had been touring with them earlier this year). Its good to know that 40-somethings can still pogo round the room when the mood calls for it, and even with a capacity turnout there was plenty of room for this. Next came "Golden Green", then "Cartoon Boyfriend", "Unfaithful", Piece of Sky", "Let's be Other People", "Don't let me down", "Can't Shape Up", "Room 410", and lastly "Good Night Though". This ticked of the main 12 songs on original album, but what about the 4 bonus tracks (on the remastered edition).

Yes they played "Gimme Some Truth" by John Lennon, and "Inside you" by Pop Will Eat Itself (a previous band of Miles Hunt and Malcolm Treece), but sadly there was no "Get Together" by The Youngbloods or The Wonder Stuff's own "It Was Me". They diid play "Circlesquare", "On the Ropes", "Last Second...", "Here Comes Everyone", Caught in my Shadow", "Mission Drive", "Size of a Cow", "A Song Without an End" which finally ended with a crashing drum solo, after the rest on the band had left the stage. For the encore they treated us to "Give, Give, Give, Me More, More, More", "Unbearable" from their fantastic debut album "The Eight-Legged Groove Machine" and "Ten Trenches Deep".

This was certainly one of the best gigs I have ever been to, at such an amazing venue, and I have been out almost every night of the week watching live music for the past 4 years. As to whether the album was named after the e-mail checker (very doubtful), or the Harvard University Press, or Mr Crumb's comic, or the US Navy rescue helecopter (H-25), isn't Wikipedia great, we shall never know. Hopefully there must be some Promoter / Brewery / Agency / Entrepreneur with a passion for live music, willing to run this historic venue, if Youngs no longer want it. Please don't let this wonderful gig be one of the last.

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2003-12-31T16:00:00.002Z

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Yvonne Arnaud Film Season
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Yvonne Arnaud Film Season

2003-12-01T16:00:00.022Z

Art house cinema in the comfort of a theatre. It runs for two weeks, from the 3-17 August, and this years films include:

03 August 6:00pm - Michael Clayton (15) : 8:30pm - Un Secret (15)
04 August 6:00pm - Away From Her (12A) : 8:30pm - Happy-Go-Lucky (15)
05 August 6:00pm - Happy-Go-Lucky (15) : 8:30pm - Elizabeth: The Golden Age (12A)
06 August 6:00pm - Elizabeth: The Golden Age (12A) : 8:00pm - Into the Wild (15)
07 August 2:45pm - Into the Wild (15) : 6:00pm - The 39 Steps (U) : 8:30pm – Atonement (15)
08 August 2:30pm – Atonement (15) : 5:45pm - Love in the Time of Cholera (15) : 8:30pm – Persepolis (12A)
09 August 1:00pm - Son of Rambow (12A) : 3:30pm - The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (12A) : 6:00pm - The Edge of Love (15) :aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa8:30pm - No Country For Old Men (15)
10 August 1:00pm – Caramel (PG) : 3:30pm – Persepolis (12A) : 6:00pm – Priceless (12A) : 8:30pm - Joy Division (15)
11 August 5:45pm - Joy Division (15) : 8:30pm - Love in the Time of Cholera (15)
12 August 6:00pm - The Edge of Love (15) : 8:30pm - Sweeney Todd (18)
13 August 3:00pm - No Country For Old Men (15) : 6:00pm - The Other Boleyn Girl (12A) : 8:30pm - Female Agents (15)
14 August 3:00pm – Priceless (12A) : 6:00pm - The Kite Runner (12A) : 8:30pm - Sex and the City (15)
15 August 3:00pm - Sweeney Todd (18) : 6:00pm - Michael Clayton (15) : 8:30pm - La Vie En Rose (12A)
16 August 12:30pm - The Other Boleyn Girl (12A) : 3:00pm - Sex and the City (15) : 5:50pm – Priceless (12A) :aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa8:10pm - There Will Be Blood (15)
17 August 12:30pm - The Kite Runner (12A) : 3:10pm - There Will Be Blood (15) : 6:15pm - Un Secret (15) : 8:45pm - Female Agents (15)

More Info and to purchase tickets http://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/

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