Author Archives: Richard

Behold Ye Ramblers

By Richard |

Townsend Theatre Productions in association with The Society for the Study of Labour History Behold Ye Ramblers – a new play by Neil Gore From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, “Behold Ye Ramblers” is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the organisations […]

Nine below Zero Duo

By Richard |

During the pandemic Dennis Greaves put the lockdown to good use by compiling all the analog tapes in many formats he had in the loft and converting them to digital. The idea of DenMark was to re-record and remix all the acoustic tracks that had been made on ZED RECORDS since 2000 and with a […]

The Horsenecks

By Richard |

It’s rare to find two musicians so finely-attuned to each other that they are barely a pulse apart. Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern have been impressing fans with a super-tasty interpretation of that territory where traditional Bluegrass and Old-Time cross over sweetly. The original material that is woven in so seamlessly, blends to perfection. Gabrielle […]

Rainey’s Ragtime Band 

By Richard |

Recently formed, Rainey’s Ragtime Band, bring you music from the early years featuring Ma Rainey’s classic songs and a selection of well-known tunes. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic melodies of the 1920s and 1930s for a captivating journey back in time, featuring Ma Rainey’s iconic songs and a handpicked selection of beloved tunes from that golden era. […]

An Audience with John Sergeant 

By Richard |

Many people will remember John Sergeant as one of Britain’s most popular and respected broadcasters and authors. The former Chief Political Correspondent for the BBC and ITN Political Editor, his award-winning career as a political journalist, both for the BBC and ITN, has been as lengthy as it has been successful and seen him interview […]

Finn Collinson Band

By Richard |

Expect “initial touches of baroque fusing with modern day folk” (FATEA) as The FinnCollinson Band returns to the stage in 2024. Comprising three of English folk’s leading virtuosos of their respective instruments, they will introduce new material, along with favourites from critically-acclaimed studio albums The Threshold (2022) and Call To Mind (2019). Although fundamentally folk […]

The Cinelli Brothers

By Richard |

The Cinelli Brothers, with UK Blues awards nomination best blues band for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022,  have a passion for the music of the 1960s, an amalgam of blues, rock and soul, and add a twist of contemporary style, making them a rising force on the music scene. Their appeal crosses all manner […]

Edwina Hayes

By Richard |

Edwina’s beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison as well as her own gigs playing stages everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to The Royal Albert Hall. Edwina numbers […]

What Ho Wodehouse

By Richard |

Award-winning actor and writer Jonathan Goodwin performs in a brand new comedy, adapted from some of the early writings of P.G. Wodehouse. This is a light-hearted romp guaranteed to lift the spirits and make one forget about one’s cares and worries. Join affable  raconteur Everard “Stinky” Crumpleton-Psmith  as he regales you with tales of fellow […]

Chantel McGregor

By Richard |

A female guitar prodigy, at fourteen Chantel was told by major labels that she had a “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that!”  Wisely ignoring the comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions.  […]

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