Is there any songwriters, musicians or singers out there who want to make music, but are maybe a little shy to strike out alone? I'm thinking of maybe forming a duo or trio, initially to just play a few songs in informal settings, but with a view to writing and playing at events next year. I've not currently got a full plan mapped out yet.
If anyone is interested in having a go, let me know at jason@acousticshowcase.co.uk
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Monday, 15 September 2008
Richard Wright Dies Age 65
Richard Wright, keyboard player with Pink Floyd has died aged 65, after a short struggle with cancer.
Richard Wright, who died from cancer on 15 September, 2008, contributed ethereal and atmospheric keyboards to the melting pot of musical styles that was Pink Floyd.
He played with Roger Waters and Nick Mason in early incarnations of the group (when they played under such ludicrous names as Sigma 6 and The Screaming Abdabs) and was instrumental in helping Syd Barrett realise his psychedelic vision on their classic debut The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967).
Though he did not write as many words as Barrett, Waters and (after 1968) Dave Gilmour, he composed much of the music as the band evolved into an epic, operatic outfit during the 1970s.
After leaving Pink Floyd in 1981 he founded a band called Zee and recorded one album. In the 1980s Pink Floyd's history was rewritten somewhat amid political and financial turmoil in the Pink Floyd camp and a feud with Waters saw his credit for the band's success diminished - his name was written in smaller print on the credits and his photo removed from record sleeves.
Nevertheless, following Waters' own departure, he played on A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and officially rejoined the group shortly afterwards. More recently he had been part of Dave Gilmour's live band and played with his former bandmates at the Live 8 concert. He also recorded the solo albums Wet Dream (1978) and Broken China (1996).
Richard Wright, who died from cancer on 15 September, 2008, contributed ethereal and atmospheric keyboards to the melting pot of musical styles that was Pink Floyd.
He played with Roger Waters and Nick Mason in early incarnations of the group (when they played under such ludicrous names as Sigma 6 and The Screaming Abdabs) and was instrumental in helping Syd Barrett realise his psychedelic vision on their classic debut The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967).
Though he did not write as many words as Barrett, Waters and (after 1968) Dave Gilmour, he composed much of the music as the band evolved into an epic, operatic outfit during the 1970s.
After leaving Pink Floyd in 1981 he founded a band called Zee and recorded one album. In the 1980s Pink Floyd's history was rewritten somewhat amid political and financial turmoil in the Pink Floyd camp and a feud with Waters saw his credit for the band's success diminished - his name was written in smaller print on the credits and his photo removed from record sleeves.
Nevertheless, following Waters' own departure, he played on A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and officially rejoined the group shortly afterwards. More recently he had been part of Dave Gilmour's live band and played with his former bandmates at the Live 8 concert. He also recorded the solo albums Wet Dream (1978) and Broken China (1996).
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Purple Sky Music Promotions - Beccles
I recently had a message from an old friend of mine, Matt Nobbs. He is now running a weekly music event in Beccles and I'd strongly advise everyone check out what he is doing, send him a friend's request and contact him for a gig.
His myspace is for the event is:- http://www.myspace.com/psmp
His myspace is for the event is:- http://www.myspace.com/psmp
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
St Benedicts Street Fair - Photos and Videos
On the 8th June 2008, we took part in the St Benedicts Street Fair by hosting a free music festival on the lawns of Norwich Arts Centre.
It was a great success and thanks to all the performers, audience and the arts centre for making it go off with a bang.
The photos and videos from the events are now online and are available to be viewed and used:-
http://acousticshowcase.co.uk/stben0608.htm
It was a great success and thanks to all the performers, audience and the arts centre for making it go off with a bang.
The photos and videos from the events are now online and are available to be viewed and used:-
http://acousticshowcase.co.uk/stben0608.htm
Sunday, 20 April 2008
Acoustic Showcase April 2008 Photos
On the 19th April, we hosted our monthly showcase at Norwich Arts Centre, featuring Tom Conway, Pete Kitchen, Daniel Shore, The Foster Kids & Joanne Parker.
A selection of photos from this event are now available at:-
http://www.acousticshowcase.co.uk/past0408.htm
Video clips from the showcase will follow soon.
A selection of photos from this event are now available at:-
http://www.acousticshowcase.co.uk/past0408.htm
Video clips from the showcase will follow soon.
Jon Roniger & Marina Florance at Steers, Norwich
On the 18th April, we hosted an event at Steers American Diner in Norwich, featuring Jon Roniger & Marina Florance with Mick Kennedy.
A selection of photos from this event are now available at:-
http://www.greypanda.co.uk/steers%20american%20diner%20show
A selection of photos from this event are now available at:-
http://www.greypanda.co.uk/steers%20american%20diner%20show
Sunday, 13 April 2008
2 gigs in the next 7 days.
Play The Music have two events this week:-
18th April 2008 at Steers, Lobster Lane
Marina Florance & Jon Roniger
Doors open at 7.30pm £5.00 - This is officially sold out, but contact me for last minute availability.
19th April 2008 at the Arts Centre Cafe Bar
Daniel Shore, Joanne Parker, Peter Kitchen, The Foster Kids
from 1pm onwards FREE ENTRY
18th April 2008 at Steers, Lobster Lane
Marina Florance & Jon Roniger
Doors open at 7.30pm £5.00 - This is officially sold out, but contact me for last minute availability.
19th April 2008 at the Arts Centre Cafe Bar
Daniel Shore, Joanne Parker, Peter Kitchen, The Foster Kids
from 1pm onwards FREE ENTRY
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
BBC Radio Norfolk 1st April 2008
This is no laughing matter! I've been the butt of many jokes, but this one is for real. I had to double check the phone number when the call came in and it was really from the BBC.
I'm going to chat with Roy Waller on 1st April at around 2pm.
We will be chatting about the Jon Roniger & Marina Florance gig on the 18th April at Steers, but the Acoustic Showcase at the Arts Centre will also undoubtedly get a mention!
Tune in if you can:-
Online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/
On DAB digital radio
Or using the traditional 95.1, 95.6 or 104.4FM
I'm going to chat with Roy Waller on 1st April at around 2pm.
We will be chatting about the Jon Roniger & Marina Florance gig on the 18th April at Steers, but the Acoustic Showcase at the Arts Centre will also undoubtedly get a mention!
Tune in if you can:-
Online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/
On DAB digital radio
Or using the traditional 95.1, 95.6 or 104.4FM
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Everything is coming up roses.
Here is a video that was put together for an e-friend of mine, Brian Ray. No, unfortunately I didn't put this video together and neither did Joel Veitch, although it is in the style of my favourite animator!
Friday, 29 February 2008
Mike Smith of The Dave Clark Five dies
Many of you might not have heard this sad piece of news, I only found out by rumour and then went to look on the internet and found the full details out from the www.telegraph.co.uk.
Mike Smith is on the right.
Mike Smith of Sixties group The Dave Clark Five has died aged 64, it has been announced. He died yesterday from pneumonia at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Smith, the band's lead singer and keyboardist, was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit on Wednesday with a chest infection.
The Dave Clark Five were second only to the Beatles in the "Great British Invasion" of the US. The band sold over 100 million records and enjoyed 30 hit singles worldwide.
They topped the chart with Glad All Over in 1963 and recorded a total of 23 albums, many of them for the US market.
Strangely, Mike Smith use to go to school with my mother in Edmonton, North London and she recalls that he use to play 'boogie woogie' piano at school.
If you received this message from any other source (MySpace, Blogger, etc) it’s because I decided to mark his passing by posting the news, as it seems to have been missed by the TV & Radio news. I apologise if you have been spammed with this news.
Mike Smith is on the right.Mike Smith of Sixties group The Dave Clark Five has died aged 64, it has been announced. He died yesterday from pneumonia at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Smith, the band's lead singer and keyboardist, was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit on Wednesday with a chest infection.
The Dave Clark Five were second only to the Beatles in the "Great British Invasion" of the US. The band sold over 100 million records and enjoyed 30 hit singles worldwide.
They topped the chart with Glad All Over in 1963 and recorded a total of 23 albums, many of them for the US market.
Strangely, Mike Smith use to go to school with my mother in Edmonton, North London and she recalls that he use to play 'boogie woogie' piano at school.
If you received this message from any other source (MySpace, Blogger, etc) it’s because I decided to mark his passing by posting the news, as it seems to have been missed by the TV & Radio news. I apologise if you have been spammed with this news.
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Jon Roniger & Marina Florance in Norwich April 2008
Hi Folks,
Play The Music are proud to announce that they will be presenting Jon Roniger and Marina Florance at Steers American Diner in Lobster Lane Norwich.
Tickets are just £5 and are available online from Play The Music
Jon Roniger’s heartfelt roots rock is a truly American slice of songwriting. Adding his unique voice to the lineage of great U.S. artists, Roniger brings to the table music that touches on the human spirit without pretence and with much emotional power. Capturing the passion and power of what it means to be us, his songs are mirrors into which we each can look and see ourselves. Roniger’s songwriting masterfully captures the keen colors of the human heart, embodying the full array of feelings of which we are capable. “Music makes me feel euphoria, desire, loneliness, nostalgia, sorrow and elation,” Roniger says. And his intense emotional life can be heard in each of his songs as he explores hurt and happiness, love and sadness, shying away from nothing, embracing everything from love to heartbreak with equal fervor.
Marina Florance has been told that she sounds like many different people so who knows, maybe she just sounds like herself! Just take a little time to listen and decide for yourself. As for the music, if you feel the need to file it in the appropriate place you could try; new folk, acoustic, country, rock or pop, or maybe it's just easy listening, but then again maybe it's not. However, something that this music is, is the kind you play to lift you up, or to create a mood, the kind you play when your friends come around to chill out on a Sunday afternoon drinking wine and eating great food. It is the kind of music that catches inside your head and makes you realise that life is an amazing thing.
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