Glasgowmusic newsletter 020810-080810

Hello, hows things?

Kendal Calling was amazing fun, really enjoyed mine and Paul’s sets, they enjoyed it so much they asked us back on to close the tent between 2 and3! Insane crowds! Also Cheers to all down at Brass Monkey and Pin up Nights Festival on Friday. Pin ups festival was a lot of indeed!

There is a lot of news to get through this week so straight to it!

he website is up and running now, feel free to add your events to it. It’s a very easy to use system. Sign up at www.glasgowmusic.co.uk

If you want added to the mailing list just email me.

I am involved in a Music Seminar in Dunfermline on 16th August alongside other music professionals offering advice to local bands. The event is free and takes place in PJ Molloys http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=148725558476239&ref=ts

Myke from www.edrock.net has kindly put together a festival preview for my website, check it out here http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000013

Dutch number 1 announces gig / Ray Summers head to Heshka Rashka via Doves support / Vigo Thieves release ‘blood Red’

***If you have any news stories/giveaways/etc you would like added to next weeks newsletter please email them to (also feedback on the newsletter is much appreciated!) [email protected] Please mention if you saw anything in the newsletter please


www.glasgowmusic.co.uk REVIEWS + EVENTS + FEATURES

I have now got a team of reviewers out and about in the venues of Glasgow and on their Stereos reviewing your music. If you have a gig/EP, upcoming single wanting a review please get in touch and I will see who is available.

I AM LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS TO ADD CONTENT TO THE SITE. If you want your work published online somewhere and receive FREE gig tickets and music then get in touch.

If you have anything you would like featured (cool news story etc) then you know where to get in touch.


GIGS

I am pleased to announce that Raymond Hackland is coming back to play Glasgow. I spoke about him last week as he went to number 1 in Holland!

Dutch number 1 announces Glasgow show

www.glasgowmusic.co.uk presents
Scottish born Raymond Hackland who was recently crowned number 1 in Holland will appear live in Glasgow on Monday September 6th. He will be joined by Amy Belle and Alan Frew
"Just One Night with its simple laid back production is a perfect showcase for Hacklands wry creative songwriting. And despite the lack of thrills and spills, Hackland proves that whilst he has one foot firmly in the country tradition, this able tunesmith can produce real hits." - Jackie Fisher (former manager Boyzone, Natalie Imbruglia, Amy Belle, EMI Records)
"The music the words and the talent are all equally amazing. Raymond is a pure joy to listen to." - Carol Cunningham, Music News Scotland
"Just One Night is cool. A great little pop song!" - Jim Gellatly, Clyde 1
Raymonds debut single, Just One Night, topped the ReverbNation Country/Blues for Holland, No.3 for the ReverbNation Whos Hot Country Chart (worldwide), has hit national headlines in Scotland and has been played on Jim Gellatlys Amazing Radio Show as well other national radio stations across including one in the U.S.
"Brilliant! Absolutely superb!!" - Matt Bendoris, The Sun

http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/scotlandfeatures/3071549/Gardener-Raymond-Hackland-is-top-of-the-plots.html
www.reverbnation.com/raymondhackland
www.myspace.com/amybelle2010
www.myspace.com/alanfrew

Raymond Hackland featuring Special Guests Amy Belle and Alan Frew
Captains Rest, Glasgow
Monday 6th September
Doors 8pm
£5

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=detail&event=403374&interface=

DJ NIGHTS

Friday 06-08-10
HORRORSHOW at THE BRASS MONKEY

From 8-12 every Friday I will be playing a mixture of rock and roll and indie. Tunes from Talking Heads, ACDC, Beatles, Kinks, CCR, Stones, Hendrix, 50s right through to present day
Expect a mixture of old and new indie, rock n roll and electro. Requests welcomed as it’s your night out

Good music in good surroundings with good drinks and most importantly good people - what more could you want?
www.thebrassmonkeyglasgow.co.uk


BANDS
If you want to book any of the following bands please get in touch for availability – The Ray Summers, Alan McKim, Nevada Base, Louise McVey & the Cracks in the Concrete and Vigo Thieves

**NEW ADDITION – Any Color Black www.myspace.com/anycolorblack

The Ray Summers

The Ray Summers release ‘Heshka Rashka’ plus Doves support

The Ray Summers are a Scottish six-piece who formed in 2008 and bonded over a shared love of harmony, melody and, most importantly, making people dance!
The boys have since gained a reputation as a raucous live act who’ve added a much needed splash of colour to the Scottish music scene. They have subsequently caused waves at festivals such as Rockness, T in the Park and The Camden Crawl leading to a number of support slots with established acts including The Bluetones, The Charlatans and Idlewild.
The boys’ forthcoming single, Heshka Rashka, from their debut album will be enough to make you want to dance your socks off.
The Ray Summers will be supporting DOVES at the HMV Picture House this Sunday as part of the Edge Festival
"Over the past 12 months they’ve amassed a growing fanbase thanks to thrill-packed tracks like Crazy World or The Shepherd and a brilliant live show that’s guaranteed to leave you wearing a grin.” – News of The World, 9 for 2009
Heshka Rashka shows how The Ray Summers effortlessly meld their boisterous live sensibilities with the ability to convey their sound on record without compromise, and is sure to be the soundtrack to your festival season.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heshka-Rashka/dp/B003Y01V2E/ref=dm_ap_trk4

Vigo Thieves

Vigo Thieves new single ‘Blood Red’ is available at all good music store to download. Hear it hear www.myspace.com/vigothieves They have also just went number 1 in the Play.com Indie Chart http://www.play.com/Music/MP3-Download-Track/4-/15881444/Blood-Red/Product.html

Louise McVey and the Cracks in the Concrete

The band will be performing live on Vic Galloways Radio 1 show on 11th August. www.myspace.com/louiseandcracks


In the News

Calling all artists, bands, managers, agents and record labels interested in showcasing at SXSW or MIDEM
Creative Scotland, in partnership with SxSW, MIDEM and UKTI and the Cultural Enterprise Office are hosting an information session for artists, bands, managers, agents, record labels interested in showcasing at SXSW or MIDEM.
The session, which takes place on 31 August 2010 in Glasgow, will cover WHY you’d want to showcase, WHEN the best time to do this is and HOW you go about planning and executing a successful showcasing campaign. We’ll cover how much it’ll cost, funding available, PR, visas, on the ground support and everything you’ll need to know about these events before deciding whether or when to apply.
Scottish artists and managers who have showcased in the past will talk about their experiences and there will be an opportunity to meet representatives from both events. Details of speakers will be announced shortly. The event is presented by Creative Scotland with SXSW, MIDEM and UKTI in partnership with Cultural Enterprise Office.
How to book: This event is free of charge but booking is essential. To reserve a place, please email [email protected] or call 0844 544 999

Stef and Fiona from ROCKETFOX have been whittled down to 1 of 24 acts to play at UNESCOs Glasgow Airport Airplay Sessions which is like a Battle of the Bands type competition taking place at Glasgow Airport. It consists of 4 heats with 6 acts in each heat. They are in the final heat on Thursday 5th August.
They have half an hour to set up, perform 3 songs and then pack up. One of the songs will be video recorded and posted up on www.glasgowcityofmusic.com for the public to go and listen to and vote for their favourite act. They have written a new song called Second Chance which is a positive and upbeat song about beating cancer, a subject close to both of our hearts right now. So we have decided that this will be our recorded track on the day. If we win, we will receive £1000 which we will put towards recording and releasing the song.
They have just set up a donation page for the Maggie Centre so that we can help raise money for the charity before our gig on the 5th.
www.myspace.com/fionarocketfox / www.justgiving.com/fiona-crawford

THIS THURSDAY AT MONO - Futuristic Retro Champions single launch
Following on from the release of two EPs earlier in the year, Futuristic Retro Champions release their debut single; the double a-side that is May the Forth and Settle Down.
The artwork has been designed by the Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed, who will play a rare set with his band to support FRCs at the launch. Also lending a hand will be The Vaselines Eugene Kelly, the excellent Hidden Masters and the night will be rounded off in style by the samba beats of Kings of Macumba who will perform directly after FRCs.
The single is being released on ltd edition black vinyl-esque cds, with the artwork being printed to the size of a 7-inch record sleeve and inserted in a protective sleeve. The single will be numbered 1-100.
Tickets for the Mono show are £6 and will be available on the door. Quote Glasgow Music to get in for a nice round fiver.
You can pre-order the single at http://retrochamps.bandcamp.com/
It was described by the Daily Record as "May the Forth melds Underworld rythms and 90s House Music synths on to clever indie lyrics which would get a nod of approval from Edwyn Collins before wrapping it up with a positive New Order vibe."
B-MOVIEJUNKIES Have changed a gig. Instead of Stereo the BMJ’s are now playing at the 13th note on the 8th of September supporting LA based band Sister Mantos.
Sister Mantos is dance music at its core, with heavy doses of tribal percussion and experimental noise.
B-MovieJunkies are also playing along with Magic Daddy and The pretty Ugly DJ’s on Saturday the 21st of August with The Pretty Ugly dJ’s for The Ann’s Angels trust to raise money for Cancer research.
Further BMJ dates – Friday1st Oct Bloc and Friday 15th Oct – Classic Grand
BORN TO BE WIDE in Edinburgh have a really great festival preview this coming Thursday, check it out http://ymlp.com/zpQZDO

CRAIG BEDSON is Live at the Apple Store on 26 August at 7pm After seeing an old flame at the Kintyre Songwriters festival last year, Craig wrote the song Butterflies, recalling the days of teenage parties and stolen kisses. After much encouragement from his friends, and with an overwhelming reaction to the song during his live appearances, it has now become his first single. Come and join Craig and his band at this special appearance where you’ll hear Butterflies, and songs from his forthcoming EP, Go212.

The Void have changed their name to THE WINTER TRADITION They will be releasing their new single ‘Firelight’ on 1st September alongside a UK tour. www.myspace.com/thewintertradition

ORKESTRA DEL SOL are looking for a new Accordionist. If you know of an accordionist who might be interested in auditioning, please can you forward this email to them - he or she needs to be a capable musician / performer and have the time to commit to the Orkestras busy touring schedule.
For more details please contact Marcus on 07787763830 or [email protected], or visit the band website. www.orkestradelsol.co.uk
They would like to cast the net as wide as possible so that we find the right person, regardless of location - theyalready have 2 band members based outside Scotland - so please give them a call even if youre not sure!
SONNY MARVELLO are releasing a series of demos. The first in a series of FREE releases is available NOW from http://sonnymarvello.bandcamp.com/track/love-aint-sweet
SKIES FELL new single Statues is out August 9th. Their debut shows in August you can view here http://skiesfell.com

MARTIN DOCHERTY will be releasing his new EP ‘Based on Actual Events’ in Spetember http://soundcloud.com/martin-docherty/martin-docherty-maria-rough-master?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmartin-docherty%2Fmartin-docherty-maria-rough-master

PHOTOGRAPHER ANYONE? Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_osborne who is looking for gigs and bands in Glasgow

DISUISE YOUR BEAUTY/Promised Only Lies and special guests at Creation Studios http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107885632594577

GET LOOSE MINI ALL DAYER at McChuills this Saturday : Selective Service / Emelle / The Imagineers / The Landellas / Kristina Cox / Si Thomas / Shaun Philbin


FINALLY

David from CASINO BRAG is releasing a Free Ep each month with bands he likes. This is the last one he put out http://kowalskiy.blogspot.com/2010/07/kowalskiys-free-monthly-5-track_16.html

Best Wishes


Craig McGee
www.glasgowmusic.co.uk / FakePR

Warner Chappell Scottish Scout

Representing: The Ray Summers / Alan McKim / Louise McVey & the Cracks in the Concrete / Nevada Base / Vigo Thieves / Any Color Black

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