John, Shelly & the Creatures new single Fools -has been chosen as one of the ‘Summer Soundtracks’ in GO BELFAST Magazine  (in the July/Aug issue).

Keep a look out. crank it up and have fun.

FANTASTIC VOYAGE

FANTASTIC VOYAGE PRESENTS:
FOUR COMPILATIONS AVAILABLE FROM:
FRIDAY THE 13TH of August. (Irish rel. Dates applied)

* available to purchase via iTunes + in all record stores Nationwide.

Four ‘must have’ collectable recordings of blue grass, mambo, jazz, soul, pop & beats that have heralded soundtracks across the decades.

Titles are as follows::

It took a while, ten years in fact, before the music, mood and majesty of the mambo entered the mainstream. Cuban bandleader Perez Prado first introduced the dance at La Tropicana night-club in Havana, and through a natural and gradual process the message quickly spread. Taking its name from a variety of sources including a Haitian voodoo priestess, the mambo was a flamboyant form of self-expression that blended rhythmic swing with ethnic canción. When the trend made its way north, largely through migrants working in the big cities, the hip and the glamorous in New York went crazy over what they heard. Record company scouts hit the ballrooms and saw first hand how dance-crazed enthusiasts, affectionately known as “mambonicks”, were clamouring to hear the authentic exponents like Tito Puente, Machito and Xavier Cugat.

Welcome back to the Ember Lounge where you’re now greeted on the door as a regular. The soundtrack remains an impeccably blended cocktail of predominantly sixties recordings. Equal measures of top notch easy listening (courtesy of John Barry and Mark Wirtz), light jazz featuring some of Britain’s top names (Tony Crombie, Bill Le Sage, Ken Moule and Tommy Whittle) and torch songs from divas Annie Ross and Lita Roza, are blended with sumptuously-arranged pop from Twiggy and Chad & Jeremy, spiced up with a couple of novelty instrumentals and a single shot of funky rock. All sourced from the vaults of British indie label Ember. The mood ranges from breezy, to exhilarating, to exotic, ending on a melancholic note, as you reluctantly take your leave and hail a cab home.

This set has been compiled to represent the three most commercially successful groups of the post-war explosion of traditional bluegrass from its “labour pains” in 1945 through its widespread acceptance in the late 1950s shortly before the revolution in progressive bluegrass. As with the beginnings of all new music, early bluegrass was fraught with animosity between rivals and former colleagues, incestuous relationships between the personnel of the first bands and professional jealousy, but these three CDs contain arguably the greatest examples of this newly-minted music from its greatest purveyors.

There was nobody quite like Lightnin’ Hopkins. John Lee Hooker may have made more records but even he couldn’t match the consistently high level of Hopkins’ creativity. He and his vast repertoire represented the epitome of Texas country blues. No question. He came from a musical family and his unique guitar style was fashioned from the traditions he learned in the presence of Blind Lemon Jefferson and Texas Alexander, a distant cousin. His guitar both underscored and complemented the songs he drew from his own life and the lives of those around him. His recording career began in 1946 and hardly paused for the next three decades.

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new single form the Frank & Walters, yesss!

-Eleanor McEvoy-

I’D RATHER GO BLONDE (MOSCD408) Brand new studio album to be released 17^th September

RMG are delighted to announce that a new Eleanor McEvoy studio album, entitled “I’d Rather Go Blonde”, is to be released on 17 September 2010 [Cat. No. MOSCD408].  The album features eleven new songs, nine of which were penned by McEvoy, one by former Beautiful South man Dave Rotheray and, finally, there’s a cover of “Good Times” by Sam Cooke.

“I’d Rather Go Blonde” is the eighth album in a twenty year career that has seen McEvoy establish herself as one of Ireland’s most accomplished singer / songwriters.  Never one to shy away from the big issues, this album sees McEvoy tackling themes such as alienation, hypocrisy, recent Irish history and romance.  The songs are typified by a lyrical élan and often leavened with a touch of humour – “For Avoidance Of Any Doubt” features a plaintive soul using her solicitor to berate an absent lover for not returning calls, and the title track is built around a phrase that just made McEvoy laugh!

As she says herself, “I always try to express myself clearly and honestly. I was the odd one, the tubby girl with glasses who had to go to violin lessons after school. The ray of sunlight was the radio with its music. The escape was learning to sing and play instruments and play with others and write and just get out there. Anyway this album is all me, and I am very proud of it.”

Her music has evolved and developed over her career and this album is a confident statement.  Her continuing absorption and influence by other forms of music continues to delight and confound any listener who may attempt to pigeon-hole her simply with reference to the winsome ‘Only A Woman’s Heart’ which appeared on the massively popular album “A Woman’s Heart” back in 1992.  That was then, this is now!  “I’d Rather Go Blond” has been mixed by Ruadhri Cushnan’ who did the breakthrough Mumford & Sons record of this year and has a willfully contemporary relevance.

She will also undertake a headline tour of her own in October/November where she will be playing tracks from throughout her career but also of course from “I’d Rather Go Blonde”.  See www.eleanormcevoy.com. For all updates.

Throughout her career, McEvoy has earned accolades and picked up various awards – not just for her work but also for the super high-end audio approach she has taken on various albums.  As well as standard CD format, this album will also be released as a 12 track stereo hybrid SACD/CD [MOSACD308] and on vinyl (through Diverse Records on 25 September).

Recorded at Westland Studios, the team, of Eleanor McEvoy, Mick O”Gorman, Peter Beckett (co producers of LOVE MUST BE TOUGH) and Ciaran Byrne Engineer, has expanded with the addition Gavin Fox (Ex Idlewild), Ross Turner (Cathy Davey, Jape) and the Mixing skills of Ruadhri Cushnan (Mumford and Son)

TRACKLISTING:

1. LOOK LIKE ME (2:37-Eleanor McEvoy)

2. JUST FOR THE TOURISTS (3:22-DaveRotheray-Eleanor McEvoy)

3. I’D RATHER GO BLONDE (2:10-Eleanor McEvoy)

4. AWAY FROM YOU (3:51-Eleanor McEvoy)

5. DELIVER ME (FROM WHAT YOU DO) (3:49-Eleanor McEvoy)

6. SHIBBOLETH (3:01-Eleanor McEvoy)

7. TAKE YOU HOME (3:50-Eleanor McEvoy)

8. THE THOUGHT OF YOU (3:39-Eleanor McEvoy)

9. HARBOUR (3:17-Eleanor McEvoy)

10. FOR AVOIDANCE OF ANY DOUBT (2:58-Eleanor McEvoy)

11. GOOD TIMES (3:00-Sam Cooke)

All Arrangements Eleanor McEvoy

Line-Up:

ELEANOR McEVOY – Vocals, Guitars, Violins, Violas, Piano, Hammond Organ, Keyboards

PETER BECKETT – Piano, Keyboards, Harmony Vocals

GAVIN FOX – Bass

ROSS TURNER – Drums, Percussion

Plus

GERRY O’CONNO – Banjo (Deliver me, Away From You)

PAT BURKE – Gregorian Chant (Deliver Me)

CIARAN BYRNE – Harmony Vocals (Deliver Me)

Produced by Mick O’Gorman, Eleanor McEvoy and Peter Beckett;

Recorded by Ciaran Byrne;

Mixed by Ruadhri Cushnan;

Mastered by Ian Cooper

Gavin Glass Releases his new single ‘BLEED’ on the 20^TH AUGUST via iTunes

‘BLEED’ is the second single to be taken from Dubliner Gavin Glass’ critically acclaimed third album, ‘Myna Birds’.  It combines Glass’ effortless song writing style with beautiful arrays of piano, bass and ceremonious guitar licks in a mesh of Summery Motown bliss.

Glass spent the last two years working & touring with the Mercury nominated Lisa Hannigan as a multi-instrumentalist in her band and contributed to her recent album ‘Sea-Sew’.

‘Myna Birds’, which features collaborations with members of The Black Crowes & Wilco, was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee during a break from Lisa Hannigan’s recent North American tour. An introduction to Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes after a show in Boston led to an all-star band being put together, featuring: Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Train, Cry of Love, Dixie Chicks), Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and Jen Gunderman (Jayhawks). Gavin and the band set-up camp in Nashville’s Eastwood Studios and recorded the album on the endangered format of analogue tape over an intensive two-weeks in March of last year. The album was then completed with the help of friends back in Dublin in between Hannigan’s hectic touring schedule. ‘BLEED’ is the 2^nd single from the album, following ‘Just like Rome’ which graced radio playlists across the country and included the B-Side ‘Ooh LA LA’ (Faces Cover) that Glass recorded for the METEOR TV ADVERT.

‘Myna Birds’ was released on Orphan records + is available in all stores NOW!

“A detailed, upstanding collection” THE IRISH TIMES

“Classic song writing skills” The Star

“it’s a Myna Miracle” The Evening Herald

“Gorgeous songwriting, beautiful and varied guitar licks” NOTW

“Blindingly good album” HOTPRESS

What utter sad news today.

We just heard with great sadness of the death of our friend, promoter, manager and music business entrepreneur Derek Nally. Derek died as a result of a heart attack.

A gentleman.

A professional.

A tireless champion of  Irish talent.

Rest In Peace Derek, we enjoyed the chats and the laughter.

Sympathies towards his family and close friends.

A very sad day in Irish Music.

Whelans just will not be the same without Derek in the crowd.

This is just so hard to believe,

Linda, Aoife & all the crew in GSPR.

xxx

Great news for The Riptide Movement::

Delighted to ANNOUNCE that The Riptide Movement won the Ben & Jerry’s Moo Sessions!!!

13,000 Londoner’s get to hear Hot Tramp!!

More info here!
http://www.benjerry.ie/moosessions2010/

THEIR SINGLE HARD TO EXPLAIN IS OUT JULY 23rd!

Thanks to all you music loving individuals for your continual support!

Yet again another cracking Single from Ireland’s finest…

THE SAW DOCTORS///

‘TAKIN’ THE TRAIN’

NEW SINGLE OUT AUGUST 20^TH

Taken from the new studio album ‘The Further Adventures of The Saw Doctors’ out Sept 10^th

Irish dates just Announced:

Fri. 24^th Sept: CORKS SAVOY &

Sat. 25^th DUBLINS, OLYMPIA Theatre

One year is becoming hard to sustain for modern bands trying their hand in the music business nowadays, so it is that little bit more impressive to know that in the past 20 years The Saw Doctors have emerged as the most successful Irish rock band since U2. With a list of Chart success on numerous songs over the years such as well known favourites: “N17”, “I Useta Lover”, and more recently a cover of SUGABABES “About You Now”, (note that The Sugababes’ original version of About You Now stalled at No. 2 in the Irish Chart while The Saw Doctors reached No. 1!) plus many more, have helped The Saw Doctors maintain their defiant musical stance on the scene.

In the last eighteen months, Ireland’s Critically acclaimed Saw Doctors have blazed back phoenix-like, to their rightful place as the nation’s most-loved band. Vastly accredited for their storming exuberant live shows, their substantial phalanx of hardcore fans on both sides of the Atlantic has never wavered in support. For many artists a Lifetime Achievement Award comes towards the end of a long and acclaimed career but for The Saw Doctors, it came at the start of their second sprint to the top – just three days after their momentous appearance on the Podge And Rodge Show on RTE television (2008), they were awarded a LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN THE METEOR AWARDS. “I suppose we’re a bit like an old dress,” says Leo Moran with a wry philosophical smile. “If you keep it long enough, it’s bound to come back into fashion.“

Prior to the eagerly anticipated release of their first album in almost 5 years: The Further Adventures, The Saw Doctors release the guitar driven, custom made for radio, POP/ROCK single TAKIN’ THE TRAIN, which boasts a new sound from an ever evolving band. The current lineup features:  Leo Moran (vocals, guitar), Davy Carton (vocals, guitar), Kevin Duffy (keyboards), Anthony Thistlethwaite (bass guitar, saxophone), and new drummer and co writer Eímhín Cradock (drums + vocals).

2010 and here is a band withstanding the odds of the current music age, who still know how to recreate and procreate the tunes that put them were they are now = part of Irelands elite, well-known and most loved bands of the past two decades. And they are only getting warmed up for round three!

To find out more gig dates, please visit The Saw Doctors Online: http://www.sawdoctors.com & http://www.facebook.com/sawdoctors

FOR PRESS/RADIO/TV AND ONLINE REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT:

Linda Coogan Byrne//Good Seed PR at linda@goodseedpr.com

PH: 01-6813496 or +353 851659065

This morning, Ryan Tubridy will broadcast his Radio 1 show from Salthill in Galway
and The Saw Doctors will sing an acapella version of Red Cortina, Live on the show between 9-10AM

Tune in now!

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/

http://www.sawdoctors.com/

Also come see their new video for upcoming single TAKING THE TRAIN: