WILFUL MISSING - MOLEHILLS OUT OF MOUNTAINS

After having four of their songs featured in the BBC TV drama Waterloo Road, the band are finally receiving the credit and acclaim they have deserved since starting out in 2007. The release of their 11-track album “Molehills out of Mountains” will increase the five-piece bands fan-base even further. With a Cathedral-esque start on the first track, “Cry For The City” you realise that this is an album which has been worked on and fine-tuned to create something to listen to and enjoy for years to come. The harmonies and quality writing is continuous throughout, with superb story-telling in “Don’t Be Scared 48”, ”Constitution Failed”, ”Like Lovers Do” and “Powerful Pill”. The band also have the ability to lift the tempo and have you foot-tapping along to “London Road” and “I Am Clay” while, “The Waltz” is a track which has a familiar feel to it even on the first listen and is sure to be a WM classic in the years to come and the track “Caught Between Seasons” will have audiences singing along at every gig throughout the UK. Add a song which deserves to be named after a brilliant band and a reflective and superb finale with “Sleeptalking Over” and an album of excellence is complete. Whether you are a WM fan or not you are in for a treat with a CD created by five very special and talented musicians.

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PATSY MATHESON - STORIES OF ANGELS AND GUITARS

Two years ago Patsy Matheson had a vision of an album, one with no deadline, no pre-planned list of songs, basically a blank canvass to produce something unique. The result is “Stories of Angels & Guitars” which enables Patsy to paint evocative and tender textured pictures with such descriptive lyrics. The angelic harmonic feel is evident from the first track “Under Your Wing” with harmonies which carry you along, and yet still allows Patsy’s impeccable vocals to shine through, before gently taking you onto a more laid-back lounge-feel track in “No Angel”. Love and emotions feature heavily throughout the album with every emotional pore being exposed throughout “Adoption” and “If You Ask Me” (which is my own personal favourite track of the album) and the feeling of missing in “Hotel Rooms”. The feel of the first track returns with the perfectly balanced vocals on “So The Same”, before a slightly faster pace is provided with “Hundred Guitars”, which like the following track, “Shining Silver”, complete with a haunting beginning is classic Patsy Matheson. The combination of mandolin intertwined with Patsy’s wonderful vocals provide a very special experience with “Water is over the Weir” before an incredible finale with “Sylvia Jean” which is a moving history and love story rolled into one and provides a fitting end to a very special album. From start to finish Patsy fourth solo album is like an expensive claret, smooth, rich and velvety which takes the listener into a warm glow of musical heaven

The album is released on 16th January and for more details please visit:
www.patsymatheson.co.uk

THE HOP HAILS ANGELO PALLADINO

With its arched red brick ceiling and an eager audience, the Hop had the ambience of a downtown American Blues/Rock bar as Angelo burst in to his set with the fans favourite “Two Crows”. Another couple of tracks from his much-acclaimed album “Blood, Blues and Bad Dreams” soon followed with “Midnight” and “Just Can’t Sleep” which worked in well with some of his unrecorded work and “Another Mystery Train” from his recently released EP “Broken Hearts Still Beat”. Angelo’s song-writing has a feel of Johnny Cash in the storytelling, with support for the downtrodden and out of luck people who still have the fight to battle on, while his stage presence is Britain’s answer to Bruce Springsteen in full-flow. His rendition of “Personal Jesus” had the crowd whooping with delight, as Angelo showed the skill and quality which almost made the brickwork weep in a performance which shone as brightly as the spotlights above. An incredible set ended with another all-time favourite in “Long Dark Of The Night” as Angelo created a “buzz” which very few performers can ever dream of attaining. If you missed this gig, make sure you catch his next one as this performer is very very special.

ANGELO'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FACTORY STREET STUDIO CHRISTMAS PARTY

Factory Street Studios are having a Christmas Party on Saturday 17th Dec, full details are on the following link.
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GLORIOUS NIGHTS OF MUSIC AT FACTORY STREET

Factory Street Studios and Yorkshire Gig Guide have teamed up bringing to Bradford an exciting series of musical nights featuring a mix of bands and open mic floor spots where performers and bands of all genres can come together and share. This is a great opportunity for new performers to gain experience in a friendly, fun musical community and for established artists to try out new songs. A place to enjoy music, feel good and have fun.

The evening will be held at Factory Street Studios and Factory Street is a not-for-profit organisation with initiatives that support the local community through artistic musical initiatives. The open mic/jam music evenings offer musicians a great opportunity to develop and share their music in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The first night in the series, Tuesday December 27th will be full of festive fun featuring The Troubadors and Chris Martin “The Man in the Hat”. The Troubadors are rousing, passionate and uplifting performers and this acoustic West Yorkshire band is not to be missed. Music with heart and soul is the force that is The Troubadors. Fan of the Troubadors, Mike Harding BBC 2, recently said they are “real good stuff”. They will be supported by Bluesman and raconteur Chris Martin “The Man in a Hat”. Chris Martin says of himself, “Musically I‟m a blues shouter and guitarist, playing slide and finger style and also lap style. Throughout my long and varied musical career, I‟ve both thrilled and puzzled audiences the world over (well round Yorkshire)”. He may well talk more than he plays, but whatever happens you‟re bound to have a good time. Our second evening Tuesday January 3rd sees in the New Year with brilliant Bradford Band „The Rudiments‟. The Rudiments indie sounds have a rock „n‟ roll edge drawing influence from a wide variety of bands and artists with energetic live performances that thrills audiences.

The evenings will include open mic slots, floor spots are available of three songs each. Get in touch and book your place or just turn up on the night. First come first served. Alternatively just come and listen and enjoy the music.
Singers, Musicians and Performers, MCs, Bands, Comedians, Poets, all welcome for a Great Night of Live Music.
Spectators welcome. Come along and have a fun night!!! Free entry, Raffle, Bar.

Factory Street Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford, BD4 9NW. 01274 682125.
www.factorystreet.co.uk


Book a slot: Andrew Sugden andrew@yorkshiregigguide.co.uk Tel: 07885 377797

NOT TO BE MISSED - SUNDAY 11th DEC - ANGELO PALLADINO

Angelo Palladino will be performing “Live” at the Hop on Sunday 11th Dec, where he will be promoting his new 5 track EP titled “Broken hearts still beat”. The EP is the first offering for some time from one of the regions most admired performers, who is now in the process of hitting the road on a regular basis. The first track “Nighthawk” is typical top quality Angelo as the storyline gives vivid images which continue throughout the five tracks. “Make it right” increases the tempo and gives the listener the chance to foot-tap and finger drum at a pace, before the stripped bare and atmospheric “Limehouse” shows another side to the distinctive singer. Another change of direction comes with ”On the street”, before finishing with a song of both reflection and a 100% determination to fight back in “Another mystery tram” and shows what Angelo does so well, by taking the listener within the song and experience each and every emotion direction. Angelo is back and better than ever, don’t miss him “live” or the EP!

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THE ARTISTS - MAGIC WORDS EP

Following the release and subsequent high praise of their first EP last year, The Artists have now released their latest four-track offering titled “Magic Words”. The five-piece band consisting of Luke Thompson (Rhythm guitar & Lead vocals), Mitch Thompson (Lead guitar & vocals), Tom Webster (Percussion & drums) Louis Appleyard (Bass guitar) and Jack Mattison (Keyboard & vocals) combine perfectly to maintain and even surpass the “Trick or Treating” EP of 2010. The EP kicks-off with a lively start with “Here comes the storm” which allows each musician an equal opportunity to help deliver a clever and very rounded track. Track two “Forced to follow” is a very vocally powered track, although again, it allows the music to shine through the quality and strength of the unstrained vocals, before moving effortlessly on to a lighter feel with “Magic words”, which bounces along and gives the audience the chance to join in and be part of something special. The final track “Show me the way” shows the diversity of this up and coming back with a track which could easily be mistaken for a Beautiful South original, one can almost see Paul Heaton nodding in appreciation! Another step forward for a band who’s popularity is rising and is sure to continue rising for many years to come, a masterpiece from The Artists.

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LISA MARIE GLOVER "LIVE" AT THE HOP REVIEW

Playing solo at a venue normally experiencing bands of many genre and volume, can be a daunting experience for a female singer-songwriter, but Lisa Marie Glover rose to the challenge and wowed the audience at the Hop in Leeds last Sunday. With a set highlighting her engaging stage presence and immense ability, it included tracks from her recently released album “Einzelkind”, with “The First Place”, “Mad Mary” and “Lost Your Way” all of which blended in perfectly with covers of “Black Coffee” and “You Don’t Know Me” and her other well written compositions of “I Was Right” and “Jasper and Annabella”. Although influenced by Nina Simone, Eddie Reader and Joni Mitchell it is Lisa’s personality and the sheer substance she gives each song which separates her from many other modern-day singers. A talented songstress who is going to entertain music audiences wherever she plays for many years to come.

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ASHES EP REVIEW

The immediate power and energy of the band set the Rock juices flowing with the opening track “High”, which demonstrates the control and vigour of the instrument-playing and frontman Andy’s impressive vocals, which at times sound Daltrey-esque through to a lilt towards Paul Rogers on other occasions. It’s easy to imagine the second track, “Small Town Anthem” being the bands stadium encore which has a perfect beat to get the audience on full throttle. The pace quickens further with a high impact track titled “Massive Antics” which demonstrates great technical ability and enables the listener to foot-tap like its going out of fashion. While many “indie” bands fall into the trap of trying to blast every note on every track, Ashes are a band who can lower the volume when required, and enable them to get the songs storyline across without any noticeable dip in quality as shown in the final two tracks titled “More Lines Than I Deserve” and “10,000 Satellites”. Whilst the band has obvious influences, they still create something unique and fresh throughout an EP which can mix it with the best Rock bands around. My advice is to listen to the EP and catch the band “live” and you will soon realise that this is a band that are the complete package.

Listen to the tracks for free on SOUNDCLOUD

COPPAFEEL BREAST CANCER CHARITY GIG - OCTOBER 20TH

Cool Acoustics Promotions have arranged a fund-raising event for the CoppaFeel Breast Cancer Charity. The hard-working and vital charity will benefit from the final gig to be hosted by Cool Acoustics Promotions at the Royal Park Cellars venue. With five quality acts appearing, this is guaranteed to be a wonderful night of music. Please support this worthwhile cause and event.

Royal Park Cellars, Queens Road, Hyde Park, Leeds LS6 1NY
Thursday 20th October
Time 20-00 to 23-00
Admission £3-00 and Donations welcome

Featuring:
Jenni Noyes (Headliner)
Opie Deino
Jade & The Jilted Lovers
Pippa Lloyd
Dougie McCracken

For more information please visit:
COOL ACOUSTICS PROMOTIONS WEBSITE

MARCH OF DIMES RELEASE SLEEPING GIANT

Sleeping Giant is the new single from Leeds based, alt-country 5 piece March of Dimes - a 4 minute trans-country drive, based on all the experiences within. Released through Hope House Records on 3rd October 2011, it serves as a taster of the great new album the band are working on,
due out next spring.
Following their last release, the well received and loved 'From Those Who Were There' EP, this single finds March of Dimes considering issues of strength, resilience, reflection and self awakening - all tied together by a road trip that Dimes members Jonathan and Cat took together across Canada
with ex-Dimes guitarist Robin. It conjures a blend of alt.country and Americana - Fleetwood Mac, The Decemberists, R.E.M, The Acorn, Wilco - with great English bands like The Smiths, The Cure and James.
Lead singer Jonathan Moss says, ‘This song represents a time of distance, healing, scenery and resolution. The joy of the journey is in the verses, and the chorus tells of the pain at the destination.’ Working with new producer Ste Anders, together they have created a delicate balance of energy and ennui within Jonathan’s lyrics. Ste also produced the b-side, a special recording of new tune “The Navigation Song”. ‘It’s probably the best we’ve put on record to date, and rather than save it for the album we just wanted to get it out there’
Hear more about March of Dimes, and buy the single at the following website:
OFFICIAL MARCH OF DIMES WEBSITE

ACOUSTIC REVOLUTION ANNOUNCE AUTUMN GIG LIST

Acoustic Revolution have now announced their gig list from now until Christmas. The well-organised gigs give wonderful value for money, as they showcase some of the finest acoustic talent around.

The Venue THE ADELPHI, LEEDS
The Time 4PM – 7PM
The Cost £2 ON DOOR

Sat Oct 1st – Simon Widdowson + Ian Britt + Adriana Spina
Sat Oct 29th - Ryan Spendlove + Rosie Doonan + Wil Newman
Sat Nov 5th – Josh Harty + Ben Pike + Troy Faid
Sat Nov 19th - Curtis Eller and band + Spirit of John + McGowns
Sat Nov 26th - T G Elias + Marsicans
Sat Dec 3rd -The Woodwards & Lucky Fonz III + The Woven Project
Sat Dec 17th - Laura J Martin + Gary Stewart

NEW CLOTH CAT MUSIC COURSES ANNOUNCED

Following a hectic summer of exhibitions and events, Cloth Cat have just put the finishing touches to the autumn programme of courses which they will be running around Leeds from the week beginning 10th October and which will be:

Ableton Live (music production)
DJing: The Basic Concepts
Introduction To Guitar (for total beginners)
Developing Your Guitar Playing (Intermediate)
Sing YOUR Song (Vocal Development)

All the courses are 10 weeks in length (one session per week) and are FREE to those who are claiming any means tested benefits (although there's a one off payment of £3 which is an admin charge to the WEA). If you aren't claiming benefits it works out at £40 for the whole course.

You can find all the details about the courses on their website link below:
CLOTH CAT WEBSITE

If you would like to attend or need any more info please get in touch with Mike Jolly at mike@clothcatleeds.org.uk

LEEDS WOMENS AID CHARITY GIG 24th SEPTEMBER

Cool Acoustics Promotions have arranged a fund-raising event for the Leeds Women’s Aid Charity. The hard-working and vital charity will benefit from another of the well organised and memorable gig at the Royal Park Cellars hosted by Cool Acoustics Promotions. As usual there is wall to wall quality musicians and singers’ appearing on what is guaranteed to be a wonderful night of music. Please support this worthwhile cause and event.

Royal Park Cellars, Queens Road, Hyde Park, Leeds LS6 1NY
Saturday 24th September
Time 19-00 to 23-00
Admission £3-50 and Donations welcome

Featuring:
Matt Belmont Band
Anais
The Coopers
Sian Alexandra (Opie Deino)
Alice Ostapjuk
Steph Stephenson
Lisa Marie Glover

For more information please visit:
COOL ACOUSTICS PROMOTIONS WEBSITE


Leeds Women's Aid
Leeds Women's Aid is a registered UK charity (number: 1005884)
Their mission is to protect women and children in Leeds from the damage that domestic violence can inflict on their lives. They will do this because they believe that all women and children have the right to live their lives free from fear and harm. They will achieve this by providing women with choices from a range of services including temporary supported housing, outreach support, telephone support and floating support.
Leeds Women's Aid offers safe, emergency, temporary accommodation and support to any woman - with or without children - experiencing domestic violence.

They define domestic violence as physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse by a partner, ex-partner, or any family member. They include forced marriage and forced prostitution. They do not include neighbourhood violence or stranger rape.

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LISA MARIE GLOVER - EINZELKIND

The eagerly awaited launch of Lisa Marie Glover’s 10-track CD “Einzelkind” took place on the 1st September to the delight of her ever expanding fan-base. The album is a credit to an incredible artist, who takes the listener on a musical journey of the highest quality, starting with superb musical depth with “The First Place” and continues to push the boundaries throughout the CD. With interwoven and well thought out styles with ”Lost Your Way”, to wonderful story-telling, and high anticipation of what the next line of lyrics will bring during ”Self Destruct”, before Lisa captures an angelic feel in “Grey”, and your expectations continue to rise and yet the quality never disappoints. Lisa’s enjoyment shines through fully during her joyous track ”Mad Mary” while her descriptive and harmonic feel continues during “Calculator” and “Please” before her final track “Wasting Time” makes the listener feel unique, as her voice touches you on a one to one basis. I’ve deliberately not mentioned all the tracks, not because they are inferior, but to let you sample the surprise element of someone with great vocal control, who can be hypnotic to angelical to strong and powerful at any given moment. An outstanding album from an outstanding singer-songwriter. A highly recommended album.

The album can be listened to and bought as a download by visiting
www.lisamarieglover.bandcamp.com

Please visit Lisa Marie’s official website for more details
www.lisamarieglover.co.uk

OPEN DAY AT FACTORY STREET STUDIOS

Factory Street Studios are holding an “Open Day” on Sunday 11th September

The studio will be open from 12-00pm to 6-00pm and a bar will be available during this time. Alex Eden will be demonstrating the studios analogue and digital recording mixing facilities, while sound artist Tom Parkinson will be performing cymatics with the ingredients of meringue

Ever heard of a silent drum kit? Roland will be showcasing their new state of the art HD-1 silent drum kit so pay a visit and be one of the first to see it in action.

There will also be a chance to create your very own 3D band T-shirt thanks to BeInvolved who will be bringing the Fablab Truck to the street.

Come early to get your 3D T-Shirt 12pm - 6pm.

Factory Street Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford BD4 9NW
01274 682125

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GET READY TO ROCK AT WICKET FEST!

MOVE over Leeds Festival because another rock event is taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The first Wicket Fest is happening at Morley Cricket Club on Sunday, August 28 and as well as hosting a line-up of great bands it will be raising money for two charities - Help For Heroes and Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All.

The day promises to have something for everyone with a family fun day turning into a much heavier rock affair later in the evening.

Local actress Diane Harrison, who has appeared in Coronation Street and Shameless, has been lined up as MC for the event, cricket club member Ryan Dowse will be DJing and Stagecoach stage school and Street Beat Scene dance group will be keeping the crowds entertained in between acts. Sarah James will be keeping the children busy with acting classes and games.

The full line-up has been confirmed and the day will kick off with tribute band Take That and Scream followed by Sarah James, Skyline, Gemma Hopton, Dylan Brierley, Elliotts Incentive, Dragen, Honeycomb Love, Reverbed and the headliners, rockers King Nothing.

Iraq war veteran Simon Brown will be opening the festival at 1pm.

Organisers are on the look-out for sponsors who could provide services and support on the day. Anyone who wants to get involved can contact Lee Jagger on 07803 245605.

ALICE OSTAPJUK - HUSH...ITS NO SECRET

After listening to Alice Ostapjuk’s debut EP, its hard to believe that it was only in April 2009 that she began teaching herself the guitar and began her solo career, such is the quality of her musicianship. Her unique voice, and lyrics which keeps the listener interested in the story being told throughout Sam’s Secret, shows a refreshing new talent has arrived on the music-scene. Paper Planes gives Alice the chance to prove she is willing to take chances during her songs with a surprise mid-track shift to percussion, which makes you listen even closer in the anticipation of what direction she’ll move to next. At the end of the wonderful track “The Chase”, the only disappointment for the listener is that this is only a 3-track EP and not a 13-track album. A great debut EP from an artist who looks destined to scale the musical heights in record time.

The official launch of the EP is on the 18th August and for more details please go to:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

THE LEEDS MUSIC HISTORY EXHIBITION

A local music and education charity is hoping to hit the right note with the people of Leeds, when it opens a unique event showcasing the city's exciting music scene this month.

Cloth Cat Studios, which is dedicated to improving people's lives through music in the area, is providing a rare opportunity to delve into the past at the Leeds Music History Exhibition, which will take place at Leeds Town Hall between Friday 12th and Saturday 27th August.

The exhibition is free to the general public who will be able to sample the eclectic range of musical activity founded in the city through displays of photos and other memorabilia collected over the last 50 years.

Held during the Leeds Fringe Festival, there will also be a one-off gig at Brudenell Social Club on Friday 19th August, featuring some of the bands who have been successful over the years including The Chris Reed Unit (from Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and Nights On Mars featuring Philip Brennan from The Three Johns and Fiona Gregg from The Parachute Men .

The Leeds music scene has been a long and varied one, from the crooners of the 50s and 60s to the explosion of Punk and Rock in the 1970s, which led to guitar bands forming all over the city; and the Goth days of the early 80s through to the current day with local bands the Kaiser Chiefs and The Pigeon Detectives topping the charts.

The idea behind the exhibition is to celebrate the vast array of bands and musicians, along with promoters, DJs, shops, studios and producers, who have had an impact on the culture within the city as well as on a wider basis.

Mike Jolly, project co-ordinator, Cloth Cat, said: "We felt that a celebration of Leeds music was long overdue. There have been some fantastic performers to come out of the area over the years and this exhibition will give people an opportunity learn more about the local music scene as well as, we hope, rekindle some memories.

"There have also been many unsung heroes who have played a major role in defining local music culture and the resulting work of this project will give an insight in to the heritage of the city. We're also hoping to inspire a whole new generation of local bands."

The Leeds Music History Exhibition is open from 9am - 5pm each day.

CHARITY GIG - PLEASE SUPPORT

A day of “live” music in aid of the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation & The Liver Unit at the LGI, will be taking place at The Hollygarth in Ilkley from 2pm on Saturday 6th August.

Ilkley will be rocking to the performances of, reel jiggy (WEBSITE) mallory green (WEBSITE) jon carlisle (WEBSITE) under the gun (WEBSITE) and sirens & strings.

Tickets (advance and on the door) cost a very reasonable £5 with under 12s being admitted free of charge.

Tickets & info can be obtained from Dave on 01943 968311

Official website PLEASE CLICK HERE

BACKGROUND TO THE EVENT:
At 9 weeks of age, Ilkley boy Amos Harker underwent a 7-hour emergency operation to save his life due to a liver condition called Biliary Atresia. This disease is present from birth and its cause is unknown. Now a year old, thanks to the work of Ward 12 at Leeds General Infirmary, Amos has made a fantastic recovery and continues to inspire everyone he meets with his strength and happiness. Unfortunately there is a chance Amos will be one of the many babies who despite the initial surgery
will require a full liver transplant in the next few years of life.

In thanks to Ward 12, and in support of the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation who research diseases including biliary atresia, Amos’ family and friends created the Fundraiser in aid of the two organisations.

FSS ROCK SCHOOL - SUMMER 2011.

Rock School is a week long taster into the music industry for eight lucky people. Funded places are available for Incommunities residents. If you know of anybody who would benefit from this experience please put them in touch with Factory Street Studios as soon as possible as places are limited.

Rock School 2011 Holiday Times:

Monday 1st August – Friday 5th August (13-18)
Monday 8th August – Friday 12th August (13-18)
Monday 22nd August – Friday 26th August (9-12)
Monday 29th August– Friday 2nd September (13-18)

Thirteen16 formed at Rock School Summer 2009 and are billed to play Bingley Music Live in September 2011.

For more details please click HERE or telephone 01274 682125.

STEVE FLETCHER - EP REVIEW

From the first note of “Love Me Or Leave Me” your feet are tapping and your fingers drumming as Steve starts his EP in fine style. From foot-tapping to feet-stamping while having a shot or two of Jack Daniels during “Shoot Me” and pure sock-it-to-em Blues with the “Worried World Blues” soon follow as Steve gets into full flow. The power of Steve’s vocals are demonstrated fully on the wonderful acoustic “Going Down To The Devil”, while some powerful and heavy guitar-work combines with a sound reminiscent of a US Marines marching song on the bonus band track of “Work Hard For My Baby” which finishes off an impressive EP from the Sheffield-based singer-songwriter. Seeing Steve “Live” is something very special, however, this offering is as close as you can get to getting the true “feel” of Steve’s music.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

EXCITING TIMES FOR LMP AND JESSICA LEE MITCHELL

LMP Media Services are proud to have linked-up with Leeds-based illustrator Jessica Lee Mitchell. Jess is currently studying Textile Crafts at Huddersfield University. Her skilled illustrating is now attracting admirers from far beyond her West Yorkshire base and Jess has already been approached by a music media company with a view of designing album sleeves for bands within the UK. For further details contact: jess.mitchell@hotmail.co.uk or click on to her impressive website HERE

Articles and reviews written by Leeds Music Promotions are now being publicised on the following music-related websites;

My Music Manager - to view please click on the article posted on June 11th

Triond.com - to view please click HERE
Musicouch - to view please click HERE
Webupon - to view please click HERE
Twitter - @musicsuccess1

MY MUSIC MANAGER LAUNCHED BY VIVASTREET

A new website has been launched by www.vivastreet.co.uk to help anyone within the music industry in running their music career. Musicians can find and post adverts for everything from musical instruments to gigs and contacting fellow musicians. The site allows you to develop your music network through the MMM community.

If you would like to promote a band or musician, exchange a link, contribute an article or have any other enquiries related to MyMusicManager please contact Matthew Renton, matthew.renton@vivastreet.com

MMM WEBSITE

'THE KEY' MUSICIANS WORKSHOP WITH TJ NORTON

'THE KEY' is a collection of tried, tested and refined techniques, used but rarely talked about by top professionals in many fields.
This method includes work on the physical, psychological and emotional levels which makes up the whole of ‘you’. In order to progress in any field, all three levels must be addressed for us to work effectively as a whole being. This method will increase your personal awareness on all three levels, which means you will learn and work in a more productive and enjoyable way.

TJ is a singer/songwriter and blues harmonica player. He plays harmonica and sings backing vocals with 'CROSSCUT SAW', and fronts his own band 'THE EXTREMES', on lead vocal and harmonica. TJ learned to play and sing the old way - by sitting in with an assortment of musicians and learning by ear. Over the last 20 years he has played with, and for a wide range of musicians from the UK, Europe and the USA, covering various styles including Blues, Country, Rock, Jazz, Pop, House, Reggae and Hip Hop.

Saturday 11th June, 2pm-4pm, £20, refreshments included @ Factory Street Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford BD4 9NW

Places are limited, book online HERE or call 01274 682125

GUITAR WIZARD TO REVEAL HIS TRICKS

West Yorkshire's own Jon Gomm, described by Acoustic Magazine as "One of the world's most gifted and inspirational guitar players", will be taking a break from his touring which has seen him visit Germany, Italy, Holland and Austria so far this year, to give a special masterclass on his guitar playing in Bradford this weekend.

The special workshop, which is being held at Factory Street Studios on Saturday June 4th 2011, is open to all acoustic guitarists from beginners to advanced. "My playing style is quite unusual, involving percussive techniques and two-handed styles, so advanced players might still find themselves going back to basics!", Jon told us.

As well as demonstrating these cutting edge new ways of playing the instrument, there will be an open question and answer session, and Jon will be willing to share his expertise and secrets on all aspects of music from songwriting and music theory to making your living as an independent musician. "I'll answer questions on anything really! Except football and girlfriend trouble."

Factory Street have hosted workshops in the past, and are hoping to become a hub for special musical masterclasses in the area, giving people a rare chance to gain insight and instruction from world-class professional performers.

Places are limited, book on-line HERE or call 01274 682125

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2011 LEEDS BLUES FESTIVAL START TIMES AND ACTS

Everything is set for an extra special Leeds Blues Festival this weekend with an impressive list of high-quality acts on show as follows:

FRIDAY 27TH May
HOAGYS BAR 9-00 THE STUART JAMES BAND

SATURDAY 28TH May
HOAGYS BAR 9-00 THE WELSH T BAND
THE HOP 9-00 THE BLUEFLIES

SUNDAY 29TH May
THE HOP starting at 1.00pm
CHARLIE WHITE
CHIS MARTIN
I AM PRESIDENT
POORBOY
THE STEVE FRENCH BAND
STEVE FLETCHER
THE STUART JAMES BAND
BLIND DEAD MCJONES BAND

MONDAY 30TH May
THE HOP starting at 1.00pm
CROSSCUT SAW
THE BLUENIKS
HARGREAVES
CHRIS MARTIN
MATT COLLISTER

PLUS GUESTS!

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES - THE BLIND DEAD McJONES BAND

Imagine being in an underground Blues club where ZZ Top and Tom Waites have joined forces and you would be in the presence of The Blind Dead McJones Band. Their first official CD “Back To School Blues” highlights a refreshing individuality throughout the 35 minute adventure into the world of this Leeds-based band, featuring “Big” Ben Slack (vocals & guitar), Steven Nixon (drums) and Andy Johnson (bass). Starting with the quirky opener “Registration” the band then crank up the sound with “Hang On There Boys” with some superb guitar work included. With lyrics which keep you interested as your feet keep constantly tapping, “Today Was A Good Day” is sure to be a fans’ favourite, before “Tired” brings in a deeper musical feel which compliments the lyrics perfectly. Being “Haunted” will have you head-banging, foot-tapping, air-guitaring while you do a bit of a boogie during the first 2 minutes, thankfully a slower minute gives you time to get your breath back, before off you go again for the final minute of this pulsating song. After the previous exertions, the band move on to a purer Blues feel with “Good Scratch Boogie” which will have the Blues fraternity nodding in appreciation, following on from there, the band kick-on once again with the title track, "Back to School Blues" and although the track lasts for over 8 minutes, never during that time do you become bored with it, which is a compliment to the professionalism of the band. Finally a celebration to confectionary with “Cake with a Spade”, finishes an album which proves that there will definitely be plenty of “Good Days” for this unique band.

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SONG-WRITING COURSE AT FSS WITH SHAUN T HUNTER

Following on from the successful taster song writing session Factory Street welcome back Shaun Hunter with a 4 part workshop which will aim to be inspiring and creative to enable songwriters to work on your song writing skills and help guide you through temporary blocks.

Shaun's unique song writing vision and wonderful live performances has resulted in a deal working closely with Steven Machat, he of the New York based company Machat & Machat, who have managed Leonard Cohen & Phil Spector and more recently artists such as Seal and Peter Gabriel. Machat was one of the original founders of the WOMAD festival.

The four sessions will focus on...

1) lyrics and melody plus opening up yourself to all possibilities so the song writing process can begin, overview and philosophy of song writing. projecting and ably connecting with your voice.
2) chord structures/voicing’s/alternate tunings. performance tips for live work and reducing stress and anxiety in the studio and recording process.
3) magic starting points/structure, styles of writing, looking at the way different writers approach their work from Leonard Cohen to Radiohead....what makes a great song?
4) finalising, witnessing all the groups creations, intensive Q&A session on anything that remains unanswered!

This isn't an exclusive or exhaustive list, Shaun believes in the elements of spontaneity within any workshop and song writing particularly is an accepted form of alchemy, hence observations questions or queries will be allowed to flourish for sections within the framework of each of the 4 sessions.

Where: Factory Street Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford, BD4 9NW
Time: 2pm-5pm
When: May 21st / May 22nd / July 2nd / July 3rd
Cost: £65, Refreshments included

Book online: HERE