Christmas 'Round Ours - State of Undress

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

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

  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

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

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

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Download free music

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

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.

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

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Eagle Radio Live Sessions

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

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

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.

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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

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)

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

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

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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The Fly - Music News and Gig Guide

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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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

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

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

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.