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An Introduction to Toe from Japan
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Japanese 4-piece toe have announced details for their third studio full length album, "Hear You," which will be released on 28th August via Topshelf Records.
Composed of Kashikura Takashi on drums, Mino Takaaki on guitar, Yamane Satoshi on bass guitar, and Yamazaki Hirokazu on guitar. toe has formally played with this line-up since the band’s inception in 2000.
The vast majority of their music is instrumental and very effective indeed. The band’s website is HERE.
A unique opportunity for would-be songwriters with Sam Genders
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Here is a unique opportunity for would-be songwriters out there … Sam Genders formerly of Tunng and presently of Diagrams is running a song writing weekend for only four people at in Sheffield on 8th and 9th August and, there are two places left to fill.
For the right people it will be a very enjoyable weekend and a chance to either brush up on existing skills or learn from a signed artist with genuine insight, experience and connections in the music industry.
The whole thing will have Sam's slightly alternative slant to it - as opposed to many of the more mainstream courses out there.the focus will be on exploring the techniques of song writing in a friendly and supportive environment.
Weekend with Sam Genders, 8-9 August 2015, Sheffield
Day One - Focused writing day - Saturday 8th August - 9am until 7pm
This day will include a talk and group session with Sam followed by lots of time for participants to work on a song of their own. Every participant will get a personal one-on-one mentoring session with Sam who will also be on hand all day to answer questions and offer support and advice. At the end of the day there will be an informal, low pressure sharing session with drinks and food to celebrate a great day's work.
Day Two - Exploring originality - Sunday 9th August - 10am until 4pm
On day two there will be a focus on expanding the range of original ideas participants can bring into their writing. With both group work and solo writing time the day will be a full immersion in Sam's personal approach to song writing and will include insights into Sam's work as a co-writer for other artists as well as hints on how to go about getting your work out into the world.
A simple lunch will be provided on both days, as well as dinner on the Saturday evening.The Facebook page is HERE with all the details.
Will Hodge - UK Tour
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Nashville native Will Hodge has done some hard travelling, clocking up thousands of miles down lonesome highways, chasing the 'American Dream' and his tenth album, 'Small Town Dreams' (out now) continues that journey.
“It’s a reflection of where I am currently in my life, but also where I grew up and, ultimately, where I’m going,” says Will. Next stop UK tour in September!
UK TOUR 2015
SEPTEMBER
Fri 4th – The Stables, Milton Keynes Tickets
Sat 5th – The Picture House, Sheffield Tickets
Mon 7th – 02 ABC 2, Glasgow Tickets
Tues 8th – Night & Day, Manchester Tickets
Thurs 10th – Bush Hall, London Tickets
Fri 11th – The Portland Arms, Cambridge Tickets
Sat 12th – Green Door Store, Brighton Tickets
Portishead Cardiff Warm-Up Show
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Portishead have announced that they will play a headline show at Cardiff University this Thursday 16 July which will serve as a warm up show to their headline slot at Latitude Festival on Saturday 18 July.Support comes from Thought Forms.
Tickets are available to buy now from the below links:
Physical tickets can be purchased inside the shop at 41 High Street, Bristol BS1 2AT
The Resonant Rogues Album & UK & Ireland Tour
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After years of travelling, collecting stories, tunes, and heartaches, The Resonant Rogues have come home again to capture their original songs in the studio. New Album Here & Gone Again was recorded at the Echo Mountain Studios in the band’s home base of Asheville, North Carolina.
A band that defines categorisation and with a sound that spans the years, both album and tour seem one not to miss.
The release of the record on 24th July coincides with the two year anniversary of the group, which was founded by Keith J. Smith and Sparrow, the songwriters, sweethearts, and creative force behind the Resonant Rogues.
You can listen and even buy the new album now via Bandcamp
Touring band will be Sparrow (vocals, accordion, banjo), Keith J. Smith (vocals, guitar, percussion), Ben Fox (upright bass)
July
29 London Jamboree, Cable Street Studios
30 London Magic Garden Pub, Battersea
31 London Spiritual Caipirinha Bar, Camden
August
01 Bristol The Bootlegger
02 Bristol El Rincón
05 Bristol The Old Duke
07 Dublin Sweeney’s Bar
08/9 Clonmel Clonmel Busking Fest
10/16 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Von Hertzen Brothers have announced two UK Dates
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Finnish rockers The Von Hertzen Brothers have announced two UK September dates in support of their new album, ‘New Day Rising’.
Sep 02 Talking Heads Southampton Tickets
Sep 04 The Underworld London Tickets
All the details are on the band's Website
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