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Steve Tilston
£7adv £8door
plus support
www.steve-tilston.co.uk
Celebrated singer-songwriter Steve Tilston is winning as much praise for his superb guitar playing as his songwriting and vocal style. Born in Liverpool, Steve has been ploughing his own artistic furrow since the early ‘70s. As a guitarist he has toured with Ballet Rambert, Ship of Fools, John Renbourn and more recently WAZ! As a songwriter his best known songs include The Slip, Jigs & Reels, The Naked Highwayman and Here's To Tom Paine and have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band and Bob Fox. "...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." - Folk Roots. |
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Rock Star
£5
plus Sunday Club
Initially formed in 2004 as a songwriting partnership by Tony Nicholl, Daz Yates , both members of prolific '80s rock band 'Shape Of Rage', Rockstar are an awesome, five piece, tribute to ten years of the best stadium rock. A firm favourite on the UK Classic Rock circuit Rockstar's set list includes classics by W.A.S.P, Kiss, Bon Jovi, Tyketto , Ratt, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns 'n' Roses, Motley Crüe, Thunder, Iron Maiden and Metallica. Lets Rock! |
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Cultures of Resistance presents...
Splitters
£4adv £5door
plus Ictus and DJ set
www.myspace.com/splitterssubskarockers
www.ictusband.com
Fresh from the International Ska Festival and various European tours, The Splitters sound draws on the rhythms of original Jamaican ska and reggae with a contemporary British feel. "...Brilliant ska with a modern feel." - Full Frontal Webzine. With a loyal fanbase and European tour with Specials singer Neville Staples under their belt, Ictus have taken their high-energy punk rock to hundreds of venues and festivals, including supporting Bad Manners. "An electrifying, powerful and dynamic live performance." - Give Back Project, NIA. Cultures of Resistance events are fundraisers for the SWP that celebrate cultural movements that have challenged prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.
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Eric Andersen
£10
plus Ken Wilson
www.ericandersen.com
Tom Paxton discovered Eric Andersen in 1963, performing in North Beach and invited him to New York City. In 1964, Eric was introduced to the Greenwich Village songwriting circle of Phil Ochs and Bob Dylan. Since then he has recorded twenty one albums and frequently toured North America, Europe and Japan. His songs have been recorded by Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, Peter Paul and Mary, Rick Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, and Francoise Hardy. |
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Chatham County Line
£8
plus Heartland Roots Band
www.chathamcountyline.com
Based in Raleigh, N.C., Chatham County Line have toured America solidly since 2003, bringing home tales of wild, serendipitous adventures, such as their "guerilla bluegrass" escapades in Times Square and Grand Central Station. During a cross-country trip in July 2004, the band joined Arlo Guthrie at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Oklahoma, and then picked up the best new bluegrass band award at the RockyGrass bluegrass competition in Lyons, Colorado. |
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Gypsy Reel
£6adv £8door
plus Kevin Buxton
www.gypsyreel.com
Gypsy Reel play high energy music rooted in the Celtic tradition, but garnered from the whole world. Their sound is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms and influences from three continents. Their tours of the States, Canada and the UK have gained them rave reviews - "Ended the set in a frenzy", "Gypsy Reel rocks stage", "Fine sparky playing, bags of originality". The line-up includes hot banjoist Claudine Langille, fiddle player extraordinaire Graham Parker, Jon Scaife, described as a genius on guitar and Camille Parker who has captivated the globe with her singing in both Spanish and English. |
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Magic Teapot presents...
Johnny Dowd
£10
plus Lost Harbour and Hayward Williams
www.johnnydowd.com
www.myspace.com/haywardwilliams
There’s intense and there’s Johnny Dowd. An anomaly right from the start, the then 49-year old moving company owner, released his first album in 1997. He’s Nick Cave with a hangover. Hank’s lonesome whistle spat through Waits’s grinder, with Beefheart on the side, coming on like a flu-ridden Texan undertaker singing broken folk laments for a dead dog he never cared much for anyway. His twisted tales of murder, obsessive dedication and other sinful behavior can be truly disturbing. |
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The Brew & Roadhouse
£6
www.the-brew.net
www.roadhousegb.co.uk
“The Brew really turned it on for The Great British R&B Festival at Colne and had the audience eating out of their hands. The awesome sound of Hendrix from these youngsters is to be taken seriously. You will be shaken and stirred by their original material” - Alan Pearce, Blues Matters. “The Brew deliver an electrifying Jimmy Page-style performance. The power of this trio has to be seen to be believed" - BBC Radio 2. |
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Magic Teapot presents...
Jason Ringenberg
£10adv
Hi &Lo
www.jasonringenberg.com
“He still has that unbelievable energy level…high kicking around the stage like the 20 something country punk he once was, well still is really… as a protest singer there are few better and none more entertaining.” - Americana UK. “One of the most overlooked country rock pioneers still in the business… Ringenberg has gained a reputation as one of the most dynamic live performers of his generation.” -The Times.
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Ann Duggan Band
£6
plus Greg Gent
www.annduggan.co.uk
The Ann Duggan band is renowned both locally and Nationally as one of the country's most endearing and hard working performers. They are coming to the end of their tour promoting their 3rd album ONE FOR THE ROAD, that has had great reviews in some of the most prestigious music industry mags and radio stations across the country. Ann and her band have worked with some great musicians and continue to do so. They will thrill you with their own style of Country, Folk and Rock, played with a powerful combination of energy, melody and lyricism. |
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Howard Smith & The Razors
£6
plus Henry & Colin Staples
www.howardsmith.co.uk
It’s always a pleasure to have red-hot, local guitar ace Howard Smith and his hard drivin’ Razors down at The Musician. Combing the no-frill’s, blue collar r’n’b of killer British combo’s such as The Inmates and Doctor Feelgood with the greasy slide work of Ry Cooder, Sonny Landreth and Lowell George, Howard and the boys are one of the rockin’-ist little blues bands in the country. Tight as hell, yet as loose as the proverbial goose The Razors are always an exciting proposition live and shouldn’t be missed. |
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Kim Richey
£8adv £10door
plus support
www.kimrichey.com
Songwriter Kim Richey has pushed her own envelope enough times so that she can’t be put into any kind of box. Her songs have been recorded by some of the biggest names in Country. Yet despite overwhelming critical success, the general public hasn’t completely gone over. It’s difficult to understand why, since she understands the nuance of pop songwriting to a ‘T’. She has a fine, large voice that is deeply expressive and adds depth and dimension to virtually everything she sings. |
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Pete Morton
£6
plus Andy Griffiths
www.petemorton.com
Folk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer with a wealth of great songs and a fantastic stage presence. His show is dynamic and intense as well as approachable and fun loving. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of songwriting and traditional singing. |
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Nine Below Zero
£13adv £14door
www.ninebelowzero.com
Having formed in the postpunk years, Nine Below Zero have spent three decades playing a sturdy, robust, very British strain of blues from an era when R&B meant Alexis Korner and Dr Feelgood rather than Beyoncé or Rihanna. Frontman Dennis Greaves, with his rasping vocals and stinging guitar work, is joined by fellow-founder Mark Feltham on harmonica and a driving rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy (bass) and Brendan O’Neill (drums). Their gigs are energetic affairs: non-stop,no-frills, thrill-a-minute parties |
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Rob Tognoni Band
£8
www.robtognoni.com
From Tasmania, Australia, Rob Tognoni was introduced to European audiences by blues master Dave Hole in 1994. His explosive guitar playing and unique songs are now being compared with the greats of his genre and have firmly established him on the European circuit. With over 30 years of playing behind him, Rob never delivers less than a powerfully charged experience with every performance. There is simply no compromise with Rob, which is strongly evident in his music. |
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Magic Teapot presents...
Daevid Allen & The University of Errors
£8adv £10 door
plus support
www.planetgong.co.uk
Daevid Allen is well known as the founder of Soft Machine and Gong. This is his first US based band since New York Gong in the late 70’s. The University of Errors grew out of and around San Francisco neo-Krautrocky space improvisers Mushroom. Angled guitarists Josh Pollock and Erik Pearson, Jay Radford, synthesist with an endless supply of sounds to sprinkle in the mix, and a rhythm section devoted to simple grooves: bassist Michael Clare and drummer Pat Thomas. |
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Kinky Friedman
£15
www.kinkyfriedman.com
Kinky Friedman is a Texan singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly and cigar smoker of note. The one time Texas Jewboy lives in a little green trailer somewhere in the hills of Texas. He has five dogs, one armadillo and one Smith-Corona typewriter. He was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 election for the office of Governor of Texas. Receiving 12.6% of the vote, Friedman placed fourth in the five-party race.
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Kit Holmes
£6
plus Daryl Kirkland
www.kitholmes.co.uk
The Observer described her music ‘as Macy Gray meets Nick Drake,’ and both Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw have featured Kit on their BBC shows. Her trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have wowed audiences across the UK through extensive touring with the guitar hero, John Etheridge. Kit’s second album, Catch The Echo, which features the legendary double bass player Danny Thompson, has just been released. Maverick ***** "One of the few female virtuoso acoustic guitarists around today…highly recommended." Rock’n’Ree l**** "A dazzling collection of songs." All Music Guide **** "She's a world-class player".
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My Generation (Who tribute)
£8
plus Beat Club and Jim Burgess
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The Dan Collective
£5
The Dan Collective presents the words and music of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen (Steely Dan). Featuring the hub of the rhythm section of Birmingham’s The Danny Steel Orchestra – purveyors of all thing Steely since 1996 - : Chris Watts on Fender Rhodes and Vocals and Neil Thompson on Electric Bass. Chris and Neil are joined by ace jazz/rock drummer Ian Beestin and saxophonist and jazz luminary Ian Hill. On electric guitar is Leicester based jazz guitarist Andy Hagiioannu, whose debut album “Far and Wide” is currently enjoying ecstatic reviews both here in the UK and in the USA.
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A word about our listings
A guide for Customers
These days artists and bands tend to book their tours months in advance. In order to give you the best notice of up and coming shows we list events once they have been confirmed by the band or their management. The downside of this is that dates can change due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes at very short notice.
We do our best to ensure that this site is kept as up to date as is possible, with updates happening at least once a week. Therefore to avoid disappointment we recommend that you check these listing prior to setting out for your show especially if you are traveling any distance.
Not listed?
A guide for Artists and Promoters
The quickest way to get yourself included in our listings is to send an email to musician at mohawkvisuals.com once your gig is confirmed.
We also need you to do the following -
Put the name of the artist or band name along with the date of your show in the email subject line.
Attach a reasonable sized photograph. A 72dpi, jpeg, bigger than 200x200 pixels would be fine. Please don't email files over 1mb in size. If in doubt please drop us a line before sending.
Let us have your web address so we can link to your site or Myspace page.
Send us some text. Whilst we are happy to tidy up spelling or grammar, we don't have the time to write or edit copy for you. Ideally we need a nice concise 'blurb' of between 75-100 words. Please don't send a three page biography, or else we are likely to bounce it back to you. If you have a selection of press quotes send what you have as we can usually easily compile something from them. There are plenty of examples of the sort of thing we need here on the site to help you out.
Please note - If you have played at The Musician before and we have text on file, we will continue to use use it for any subsequent listings unless you supply new copy.
If you spot any errors please send an email to musician at mohawkvisuals.com.
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