Friday, May 04, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
KINGNOTHING - MIDNIGHT WARHEART
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
ROCK SCHOOL SESSIONS AT FSS
Factory Street Studios are running three sessions starting next month for young rockers – aged 13 to 18 year olds – with eight places available on each.
Each Rock School takes place over five days and covers everything from forming a band to recording your own CD. Led by professional musicians the sessions are a great way of learning and having fun.
Thanks to funding from Incommunities Foundation a number of FREE places per session are being offered to young people living in rented homes with the housing group.
The normal cost of a place at one of the Rock School sessions is £199 which includes all teaching and refreshments.
Bookings are now been taken for all three sessions of Rock School. These are on:-
Monday, 2nd April – Friday, 6th April
Monday, 4th June – Friday, 8th June
Monday, 23rd July– Friday, 27th July
Each session runs from 10am to 4pm each day
At the end of each session, the young participants are given the chance to ‘rock the house’ by playing a gig in front of their family and friends.
Last year, 41 young people and adults took part in Rock School. Several ‘graduates’ went on to form ‘Thirteen16’ who played at the last Bingley Music Live in September.
Factory Street Studios at Dudley Hill was set up in 2009 by Amy Eden and her husband Alex.
Amy Eden said: “Rock School is a five day music experience and the chance for young people to make their first steps into the music business.
“We are delighted to team up with Incommunities to offer a string of fully funded places at this year’s school. These places are sure to be snapped up quickly so book now.
“As well as being great fun for young people we also encourage parents to come along and join in. Rock School aims to be a really positive activity for everyone.”
Lynda Harrison, Chair of the Incommunities Foundation Board said: “Rock School 2011 offers young people from across the district a terrific opportunity to develop their creative talent, meet new friends and build their self confidence.
“Incommunities Foundation is delighted to team up with the organisers to offer these free places to young Incommunities tenants and the chance to learn from professional musicians. It’s a great way to make the most of the school holidays and our involvement shows our commitment to improving lives in communities.”
To book your place at Rock School 2012 ring Amy on 01274 682125.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
JON PALMER ACOUSTIC BAND - WORKING FOR THE GANGMASTER
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Friday, March 02, 2012
CLOTH CAT PROMOTIONS IN MARCH
Name of Event: Cloth Cat Open Mic Night
Venue: The Chemic Tavern, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS6 2NG
Dates: Every Thursday (except 1st Thursday in the month)
Headline act:
8th March: Nights On Mars
15th March: Oui Bee
22nd March: Captain Wilberforce
29th March: Old Man Pie
Doors Open: 8pm
Finishes: 1am
Entry: Free with whipround for headline act
Name of Event: Instrumental
Venue: Swarthmore Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD
Date: Saturday 24th March
Times: 6.30pm – 12am
Acts:
The Soul Circle Gang
The Resplendents
Tantz
Eclectic Sparks
Matt Bentley
Sullivan Fox
Steph Stephenson
Kog Moorcroft
Entry: £4 on the door
For any more information please contact Mike Jolly at Cloth Cat on 0113-244-2773 or via the website link below
CLOTH CAT
Sunday, February 26, 2012
THE BLIND DEAD McJONES BAND
This is definately one band to catch in 2012.
VIDEO
Monday, February 20, 2012
GIVING IT SOME WELLY AT A NEW VENUE
Friday, January 20, 2012
WILFUL MISSING - MOLEHILLS OUT OF MOUNTAINS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Sunday, January 08, 2012
PATSY MATHESON - STORIES OF ANGELS AND GUITARS
The album is released on 16th January and for more details please visit:
www.patsymatheson.co.uk
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
THE HOP HAILS ANGELO PALLADINO
ANGELO'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Thursday, December 15, 2011
FACTORY STREET STUDIO CHRISTMAS PARTY
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
GLORIOUS NIGHTS OF MUSIC AT FACTORY STREET
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
Monday, December 05, 2011
NOT TO BE MISSED - SUNDAY 11th DEC - ANGELO PALLADINO
SUPPORT BANDS/ARTISTS FROM 18-00 -- FREE ADMISSION!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
THE ARTISTS - MAGIC WORDS EP
FACEBOOK SITE
Saturday, November 12, 2011
LISA MARIE GLOVER "LIVE" AT THE HOP REVIEW
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
ASHES EP REVIEW
Listen to the tracks for free on SOUNDCLOUD
Thursday, October 13, 2011
COPPAFEEL BREAST CANCER CHARITY GIG - OCTOBER 20TH
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
Thursday, October 06, 2011
MARCH OF DIMES RELEASE SLEEPING GIANT
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
Thursday, September 29, 2011
ACOUSTIC REVOLUTION ANNOUNCE AUTUMN GIG LIST
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
Saturday, September 24, 2011
NEW CLOTH CAT MUSIC COURSES ANNOUNCED
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
Monday, September 19, 2011
LEEDS WOMENS AID CHARITY GIG 24th SEPTEMBER
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.
WEBSITE
Monday, September 12, 2011
LISA MARIE GLOVER - EINZELKIND
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
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
OPEN DAY AT FACTORY STREET STUDIOS
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
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Saturday, August 20, 2011
GET READY TO ROCK AT WICKET FEST!
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.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
ALICE OSTAPJUK - HUSH...ITS NO SECRET
The official launch of the EP is on the 18th August and for more details please go to:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
THE LEEDS MUSIC HISTORY EXHIBITION
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.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
CHARITY GIG - PLEASE SUPPORT
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.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
FSS ROCK SCHOOL - SUMMER 2011.
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.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
STEVE FLETCHER - EP REVIEW
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Thursday, June 16, 2011
EXCITING TIMES FOR LMP AND JESSICA LEE MITCHELL
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
