27 September 2016

Bob Cheevers' announces UK tour dates

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Wed 1st Feb 2017 Julian Lewry’s Concert Series St. John’s Church St. John’s Street Farncombe, Godalming Surrey GU7 3EJ       Thurs 2nd Feb 2017 The Platform Tavern Town Quay Southhampton SO14 2NY       Fri 3rd Feb 2017 The Crown and Scepter 2 Petitor Rd St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4QA     Sat 4th Feb 2017 Square and Compass Worth Matravers, Swanage Dorset BH1 93LF     Sun 5th Feb 2017 TwickFolk Cabbage Patch Pub 67 London Road, Twickenham Middlesex TW1 3SZ     Tues 7th Feb 2017 The Olde Forge Coffee Shop St Andrews Lane Cranford, Kettering  NN14 4JE   Wed 8th Feb 2017 The Green Note 106 Parkway London NW1 7AN     Fri 8th Feb 2017 Fiona Donovan’s House Concert   Sat 11th Feb 2017 Queenshead in Belper 29 Chesterfield Rd, Belper Derbyshire DE56 1FF     Wed 15th Feb 2017 The Mill Chantry Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD     Thurs 16th Feb 2017 The Donkey with Chris Conway 203 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6BH   Fri 17th Feb 2017 The Highfield 5 Highland Road, Beverley HU17 9QN England     Sat 18th Feb 2017 The Tap St Johns 10 Queens Road, Hull, HU5 2PY     Sun 19th Feb 2017 Rose And Crown Hill Street South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 1RN   Mon 20th Feb 2017 String Theory Heart of Hawick, Tower Mill, Kirkstile     Tues 21st Feb 2017 Backstage at the Green Hotel in Kinross The Bungalow Windlestrae The Muirs Kinross Ky13 8AS.     Thurs 23rd Feb 2017 Dave McNamara house concert 11 Edradour Terrace Perth, PH1 3GQ   Fri 24th Feb 2017 Berits & Brown 2 Parklands Eurocentral near Coatbridge   ML1 4WQ     Sat 25th Feb 2017 Greyfriers 15 South Street  Perth PH2 8PG     Sun 26th Feb 2017 Murry and Adriana’s house concert  

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Bob Cheevers' to release 5-disc box-set called FIFTY YEARS

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Celebrating his 50th year as a songwriter with over 3,000 songs to his credit, Bob Cheevers’ 5-disc, box-set retrospective is appropriately called FIFTY YEARS. It spans half a century of his writing covering 10 genres featuring 83 songs culled from his 10 previous CDs along with unreleased master recordings that have been gathering dust in his vault for decades. After college in his R&B flavored hometown of Memphis, he spent 25 years on the West Coast in the Pop field followed by 16 years as a journeyman writer in Nashville. His creative road then led him to what he describes as his “wonderful life in Austin”. After only 3 years in Austin and on the heels of his TALL TEXAS TALES CD, produced by Texas Music Legends Hall Of Fame member Stephen Doster, Bob was awarded the 2011 “Texas Music Awards “Singer/Songwriter Of The Year”. His half-century journey included winning an Emmy, opening for Johnny Cash and touring Europe and the UK for a dozen years; all of which earned him the respect of his peers world-wide. FIFTY YEARS is a celebration of his musical gifts that resulted in this career achievement. Howlin’ Dog Records is proud to include Bob in a lineup of artists who’s art tops their list of best intentions. FIFTY YEARS is an extremely unique and comprehensive look at the creativity of a man who has never taken his eye off the ball. The long list of great artists he has shared stages with, his massive catalogue and the way his songs glide seamlessly from one genre to another speak to his versatility as a story teller whose rootsy, blues-flavored songs spin tales of life in a conversational language of the heart. Bob modestly calls FIFTY YEARS his masterpiece.

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Tickets for Shakin’ Stevens’ biggest ever UK tour on sale now

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Shakin’ Stevens is to embark on his biggest ever UK tour visiting 33 towns and cities across England, Scotland and Wales in spring 2017. The announcement coincides with the release ofhis critically acclaimed 12th studio album ECHOES OF OUR TIMES, a surprising record on which blues, roots, Americana and classic rock take centre stage as Shaky explores his mysterious and intriguing family history. The ECHOES OF OUR TIMES tour will see the UK’s biggest-selling artist of a decade hit the road from Easter next year with the opening night on Saturday April 15 in Carlisle. Shaky will then travel the length and breadth of the country, including London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on 2nd May, before ending the tour on the 28th May.  With 33 hit singles and four UK No. 1s to his name, the Platinum-selling entertainer and performer will be exciting his audiences as he performs new tracks from ECHOES OF OUR TIMES, along with classic hits, and a few surprises.  Speaking about the tour announcement Shaky said: “I can’t wait to get back on the road, and introduce the songs from ‘ECHOES OF OUR TIMES’ to people who have seen me perform in the past, and those who have not.”  

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Review: Daniel Goodman – KEYS TO THE KINGDOM

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Daniel Goodman KEYS TO THE KINGDOM Self-Released **** Poetic lyrics turned into wonderful songs Daniel Goodman is a talented singer/songwriter whose songs set poetic lyrics to music. His latest offering is a classy four track EP featuring songs that showcase a new side to Daniel’s music. This EP was recorded at the world renowned Magic Shop Recording Studio and produced by Mario J McNulty, who has produced music for the likes of David Bowie and Lou Reed. Unlike Daniel’s full length albums, which are largely acoustic in sound, this EP introduces a mix of musical instruments. There is a large dose of 1970’s folk/rock blended into the musical style of the songs offered here yet Daniel always manages to retain his unique vocals. With all four songs self-penned there are plenty of lyrics to get excited about. Keys To The Kingdom starts off slowly and builds into a dramatic chorus. The music also fluctuates giving the song depth and  character. This is a rocky song with strong vocals that manage to ride above the rousing music. Daniel’s vocals are rough, spirited and rather charming on the ear. This song is great to listen to with the volume turned up high. Long Time Waiting is a much slower offering. Quite charming Daniel’s vocals are raw and emotive. The musical backing is laid back allowing the vocals and lyrics to take centre stage. This is a beautiful song that really tugs at the heart strings. This song is the closest thing on the EP to the style of music on Daniel’s previous released albums. Orphan’s Song sees the tempo go up a gear. This is a really rousing rocky pop/folk song. The lyrics are really clever and well constructed, also quite succinct in places. Listeners will feel themselves being transported back to the days of Woodstock upon listening to this song. If this song doesn’t have you dancing then I don’t know what will! Sons Of Cain completes the EP. This is a heavy song with great instrumentation. Another song that feels like it wouldn’t have been out of place in the 70’s. Once again it is Daniel’s unique and raw vocals that grab you. He manages to tell a story just by altering his tone of voice. A great song to end on, you really feel like you have been treated to some excellent music upon listening to this EP. It is a shame that this is only an EP and not a full length album as there is plenty to wet your appetite here and make you long to hear more.   Sara Hunt

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