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Under a pale blue sky

We've added a new song "Under a pale blue sky" which has been described as "the best Charlies track of the modern era..perhaps the best Charlies track of all." by kind and generous critics. Hope you enjoy it. Continue

Added by The Creeping Charlies on November 5, 2009 at 9:09pm — No Comments

"Journey Back in Visual Time to the 1970s!!"

From about 1974 to 1980, I did a lot of street photography and photojournalism. You can now view many of those pictures at : www.picasaweb.google.com/gaylemyrna Thanks! Continue

Added by GayleMyrna on November 4, 2009 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Rant - iTunes and It Was Madness

It Was Madness may be out now but it's been a long time coming. I thought it would be almost instant puting my song on the biggest internet platform for music in the world. In short it took over a month. If you've never uploaded to iTunes let me tell you it really is very straightforward but you need to do it a month in advance of your intended release. Also you don't upload directly to iTunes. I used a company called Tunecore so maybe it's not iTunes that causes the delay maybe it is. Either w… Continue

Added by Ro J on November 2, 2009 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Sid Griffin of the Coal Porters talks to Rob Ellen of The Medicine Show

The Coal Porters. Sid Griffin, www.sidgriffin.com the band’s leader and mandolin player, was a leader in the Paisley Underground of the ‘80s with the Long Ryders, one of the founding fathers of alt-country. Griffin moved to the UK and formed the Coal Porters, a vehicle for… Continue

Added by rob ellen on November 2, 2009 at 10:50pm — No Comments

Robert Coyne

for those that dont know the Occasional Orchestra project kick started when Darrell and I had the opportunity to contribute a track to a CD to raise funds for life and living charity and the CD was to be a collection of cover versions of songs by Kevin Coyne. Typically contrary we chose a song Kevin didnt actually write - a white spiritual that was on his first album for Virgin, Marjory Razorblade ,and also a song he would, later in life, close his gigs with - Lonesome Valley. Its now on our Jap… Continue

Added by Darrell Mitchell & Orchestra on November 2, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Let The Dust Settle

Hi All Just a short one this week. And Good to see Terry back behind the broadcasting desk again. The News Blog for this week is up in all the usual places and HERE There's new Reviews from David Kidman and the prolific Mike W… Continue

Added by THE RAWMARSH MASHERS on November 2, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

Need confirmation

To anyone who is wanting to play at the xmas fundraiser for sick kids, let me know as soon as possible as I have to get running order sorted out. Any one who has said they may play, can you please confirm if you are. Thanks 19th December at THE BON ACCORD NORTH STREET GLASGOW CHARRING CROSS Continue

Added by SLUMDOG on November 2, 2009 at 12:48am — No Comments

Sense of Freedom

I have just finished recording my latest song "Sense of Freedom". You can listen to the song by clicking here. I started writing this song the first time I went to the Isle of Barra in 2007. I remember walking along Tangasdale beach one day and the chorus just came to me. So I jotted it down and hoped to keep writing but nothing else came of it. When I got back to my work after my holiday, I was bored and fed up of getting back int… Continue

Added by Andrew Huggan on November 1, 2009 at 4:34pm — No Comments

Partick Folk Club

Played Partick Folk Club in St Peters Hall, Chancellor Street, Glasgow on friday night. By far the best gig of our busy year....mainly because of the audience...I play folk clubs so seldom these days, that I forget the pleasure of an audience that wants to be entertained and actually listens. You really know if youre playing well...not just the hit and miss of barroom gigs... Thanks to Mick West and his committee for all the work they put in each month... The soup was fantastic!! [oh yes..an… Continue

Added by Wing and a Prayer on November 1, 2009 at 4:13pm — No Comments

New Collaboration with Mike Lynn from Hong Kong

I been working on several collaborations with Mike Lynn doing some vocals on some of his songs. Just recentty uploaded a song called Trails of Despair written and arranged by Mike Lynn. He put together all the instrumentation with lyrics by Kimberly. He actually arranged a band version and a acoustic version. The acoustic version is posted here. Continue

Added by Holley Hall on November 1, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Sid Griffith of The Coal Porters Video interview by Rob ellen

Sid Griffith of The Coal Porters Video interview by Rob ellen Definitely worth 30 mins of anybodys time and Beats Simon Cowells Xfactor crap anyday..:) Continue

Added by Djay Buddha on October 31, 2009 at 10:41pm — No Comments

November gigs

After this weekends gig with a 10 piece male voice chorus joining us on Boating Lake, and Yasmin adding her vocals to Yellow Moon and King Roger, here's a reminder of Novembers gigs starting with a small memory jog for Saturday October 31st and a return to Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall in Buckinghamshire where we'll be playing alongside some of our good musical buddies including Clive Product, The Unfortunate Bongo 5, The Kings of the Wild Front Ear and Occasionally David. It all kicks off at… Continue

Added by Darrell Mitchell & Orchestra on October 27, 2009 at 9:03am — No Comments

Music and Politics!!!

Hi All An interesting week for the Mashers making for what I hope might be an interesting and thought provoking News Blog for this week. All the artists at Acoustic Rotherham 5 stood tall and proud in their vocal support for the very late change in venue for the event, which was forced upon us because our normal venue allowed a BNP meeting in the pub. The full story is in the Blog, read it and be frightened!! I want to thank all those who have sent messages of support to me over the past few… Continue

Added by THE RAWMARSH MASHERS on October 26, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Songs remixed and a new one added

The songs on this page have been remixed as the vocals were too low in the mix. I have also added our version of THE ROLLING STONES "SATISFACTION ( I Can't Get No )". Thanks. Jay. Continue

Added by THE FAVOURS GLASGOW on October 24, 2009 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Bluesbunny review of the October 23rd Liquid Ship Free Candy Session.

First Tiger, Dumb Instrument, Andrea Marini and Jim Dead live at The Liquid Ship, Glasgow Three cups of coffee and two bars of tablet mean that sitting still and watching television is unlikely to occur tonight. Need to walk off all that hyperactivity but, baby, it's cold outside. Another plan occurs to me. It must be a good one as it involves beer and music. Time to visit the Free Candy Sessions featuring First Tiger, Dumb Instrument, Andrea Marini and Jim Dead. Jim Dead? Hell of a good name… Continue

Added by Jim Dead on October 24, 2009 at 5:42pm — No Comments

Watch this week for "Dol on the Dial" with SPECIAL GUEST TREVOR MARTY!!!!

This show was one of the most fun things we've gotten up to in a long time. Don't forget to tune in on Thursday to hear advance tracks from Trevor's upcoming album along with some in studio live performances and a special collaborative Marty/Dagenais song! This is a show that is not to be missed and hopefully the chatroom will be hopping too! Continue

Added by DOL ON THE DIAL on October 21, 2009 at 5:56pm — 2 Comments

Wizz and John...in Moniaive

Fantastic night in Moniaive last saturday...Wing and a Prayer supported Wizz Jones at the Craigdarroch Hotel...and brought along a friend to join in - John Renbourn. He played several superb tunes and songs...and then sat up with us till 4.30 am telling stories while Jim and I jammed... Wizz of course was wonderful too... Great to see two performers still full of energy and enthusiasm for the music...who made Jim and I seem like young lads! Continue

Added by Wing and a Prayer on October 20, 2009 at 6:28pm — No Comments

First Birthday Party for Acoustic Rotherham SUNDAY

Hi All Yes Acoustic Rotherham's first birthday approaches fast, and Sunday's afternoon of music promises to be great. WHERE? THE MONKWOOD, HAUGH ROAD, RAWMARSH - TIME? 1:00PM finishing around 7:00pm. DATE? 25th OCTOBER Doors open at NOON You can check out the full list of those performing HERE We've slightly changed the format for our birthday by including a Special Guest Spot. This Q… Continue

Added by THE RAWMARSH MASHERS on October 20, 2009 at 12:32pm — No Comments

No Comebacks featuring PJ Proby free download single from the album available now

No Comebacks New CD No Comebacks featuring the legendary 60's star .. Texan ...PJ Proby... "Back In The Saddle Again, is available from selected outlets see below". You can listen to four tracks here and download the Radio Single Ghost Riders In The Sky (… Continue

Added by No Comebacks on October 19, 2009 at 12:42am — No Comments

New Songs

Hi All Sorry to have have neglected this site for a while. The Skunnered have been busy with recording a few songs. Please use the widget to link to www.reverbnation and listen in to our new songs Continue

Added by Andrew McMillan on October 16, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments