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APR 008 NEWS UPDATES
Mon 07-Apr-008
(1) NEW MUSIC... LIVE/ RECOMMENDED
11 Apr : Rock stars, THE VEEZ, are back from their Miami trip and headline London’s Borderline this Friday (http://www.myspace.com/theveez
Wanted dates. Folk-Metal hero, HEATH is over from LA to the UK between May 1st and May 27th.“Hollywood infused rock n roll at its most hilarious, warms your heart while showing you the finger” - http://www.myspace.com/heathrockscom
Dark pop purveyors, SEEING SCARLET return from time off on new material with a (very cool) return appearance at this years GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL in May. More news to follow. http://www.myspace.com/seeingscarlet
The rock’n’roll party that is OFFICER KICKS hits the road this month for a handful of dates with Envy & Other Sins around the UK and their third show for Danny McNamara of Embrace who has moved from Proud Gallery to Manchester for the monthly Aftershow party event. New releases imminent.
http://www.myspace.com/officerkicks
The hard work-n-play of BLAH BLAH BLAH has paid off and the trio release their debut single Death To The Indie Disco today. Londoners can catch them live at Camden Dublin Castle tomorrow 08 Apr before they hit Brighton, Cardiff, Cambridge and Eastbourne. http://www.blahblahblahofficial.com
Also out today is Shop Local by ORPHAN BOY - it's a great alternative rock album, punchy as a heavyweight championship and they are a genuine force on stage. The tour kicks off this week, you seriously don't want to miss them http://www.myspace.com/orphanboyuk
Next MTB live event is ROCKLANDS on Saturday 19 April, five years of putting on shows since Pop Of The Tops kicked off, literally in Paradise. Buzz newer wave bands & DJs. Old skool social networking (myface? face-to-facebook?). Ideas/Involvement invited. Free Entry before 9pm. Come to MTB HQ at New Cross Inn.
http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb .
Recommended Live Promoter: ROCK-n-RUIN. "WE PLAY MUSIC COZ ITS GOOD NOT BECAUSE ITS COOL" - Alternative nights with the buzziest of live bands and DJs giving the charts a well deserved slap round the chops with a heady mix of high quality eclectic tunes with attitude. "They say "we don't play dreary Indie, Emo or RnB!". Friendly fun with a healthy attitude and a glittery vibe.
http://www.myspace.com/rocktronicaclub
Checked some other great outings and recommendations recently including The Coolness, The Rank Deluxe, Toy! Toy!, Factory Floor, The Run-Up, Pop Levi's Break Machine, The Gin Riots, Glamour For Better and You Love Her Coz She's Dead. Whiskey Versus Faith at the Red Stripe Awards was a genuine get your clothes off and go crazy type riot. Hats off to The Blue Light District family for the magic of their Young Pornographers Broadcasting Service - the UK's fastest growing laid back n lovely arts , music & services family: http://www.thebluelightdistrict.com
From Planet Water to Planet Telex via the social networking of Radiohead
http://www.waste-central.com/
(2) NEW MUSIC TOURIST BOARD
We already have loads of lovely contacts. . . Links to Playing Class friends http://www.runboard.com/bartful.f17.t8636 . . . But have to now ask everybody from scratch if they would like to become a more entwined part of what we are trying to do next.
This first week has been highly encouraging. Fuller information to follow, plus their latest news in these mail outs, but for now, can anybody at Music Tourist Board's planet water alliance - http://www.runboard.com/bartful.f17.t8642 - be of service to you? Also, if you have any feedback that we can use to promote them, please ping it to nxpromotions[at]gmail[dot]com subj: MTB feedback
(3) EARWAX RADIO
http://www.wax-music.com - The newer wave broadcasts go from strength to strength courtesy of the bi-weekly sessions, interviews and early plays for underground faves which are increasingly being picked up by the national new music shows later. Hats off to all stations concerned. While the Olympic flame was making a "torch-erous"(!) journey to North Greenwich in Rocklands yesterday, a mile or two away, the live session recorded was a classic. Hats off to Abi Makes Music, Superman Revenge Squad (featured on the hugely successful God Is In The TV singles club http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk this month), The Moon (intergalactic musicians) and a frankly stunning performance from Nebraska to round off the occasion in style.
As Earwax Say: “A big thanks to everyone who came down to the sunday session. Once again it proved a top afternoon. Thanks to all the bands, New Cross Inn, Ben & Marian for knob twiddling/sound duties, JJ and the crew for video/photo duties and Dexy for his skills on the wheels of steel.”
Sessions should hopefully be online soon, until then you can find previous sessions at http://www.wax-music.com/Sessions.htm
Make friends at http://www.myspace.com/earwaxradio
Facebook Group (events, contacts and networking)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2383691698
(4) INVOLVEMENT WANTED : (a) PARTICIPANTS
Although born and based in London, MTB is an international venture, a DIY expo of alternative positivity and a stable of high quality with the right attitude and a growing reputation/client list. MTB has a reputable scouting record, plus a wealth of events, media and ideas. Marketing consultancy with a 360 degree twist. Social justice and inclusion are at it’s heart - a high percentage of the inspiration is the ****ensian lifestyles of struggling musicians, artists, students, high rise dwellers etc and how they self market/develop into the calibre of great, against the odds and reach the level where MTB feels their potential is ripe for sponsorship. Support, advice, funding, mutual co-promotion etc are as welcome as sponsorship for the groups and individuals to fulfil that potential. therocklands[at]yahoo[dot]com / 079 8320 6218 http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb
(4) INVOLVEMENT WANTED : (b) PHOTOGRAPHERS / WRITERS WANTED BY ON LINE PUBLICATION
Wanted. Photographers, Writers, Articles for one of the MTB allies. An established new music webzine with a fan base of readers, imaginative ideas, live music events and a network of contacts. The relaunch is next month. Please email paulmaps[at]mapsmagazine[dot]co[dot]uk if interested.
(5) NXP’s next RAR! event
RAR! events (eclectic electric club mixes hot DJs and cool bands) at The Albany Theatre. No.1 (January) and No.2 (March) sold out in advance. Keep eyes peeled for news of No.3 (30 May) as there are only 600 tickets available and at a fiver for the show that you get in this amazing space, get snapped up quickly. Creative talents encouraged to get involved, check out the next DJ, promoter, photography, writer, film maker stars... http://www.myspace.com/nxpromotions
(6) CHANNNEL 6 TV PROJECT
MTB Project : Channnel6 TV show EARLIER, in draft form (9 minutes, into and outro are 30 minutes each but uploaded) - currently no links at http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8F7D4D116B9DC47D
Film/video creation/editing/directing talent sought. Also have hot as lava mentors in place seeking the new stars.
(7) LONDON - A MAYOR OR A NIGHTMARE ON 1ST MAY? YOU DECIDE
Imagine the torch carrying event causing protest in 2012? Alarming 21st century increases environmental disaster, violence, rich-poor divide and the dangers of division.
“Pull the plug on fascist thugs”; Unite Against Fascism will organise protests against the BNP’s party political broadcasts. BNP’s No.2 choice, the happily offensive Boris Johnson, has a very good chance of being the next London Mayor due to public apathy. More fool us. Make a difference at http://www.uaf.org.uk/
The London Love Music Hate Racism Carnival takes place on 27 April. Music Tourist Board suggests a Night Mayor for London, as a lot of good hearted things can happen after dark. Massive thanks to our candidates so far.
(8) COSTA DEL THAMES - affordable destination proves popular
MTB is involved in numerous festivities and events on home turf. It’s Foxfest first weekend of May! Keep an eye on http://www.myspace.com/twobobmusic
Also happening on the shire of elsewhere calendar... London Marathon kicks off from SE10 on Sunday, City Showcase in May, Brockley Max fest in June, Made In Deptford Festival first July weekend, Peoples Day Festival 12 July, Deptford X is 10 years old in September, Artful is 4 in October... being http://www.myspace.com/southeastx
(9) SHARE THE JOY
Share The Joy. Please pass this on to the possibly interested?
What’s on at Music Tourist Board HQ (Rocklands, London)
New Cross Inn of New Cross Road, New Cross
http://www.myspace.com/newcrossinn
and
Deptford Arms of Deptford High Street, Deptford
http://www.myspace.com/deptfordarms
If you got this far, thanks for your time,
Music Tourist Board http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb 079 8320 6218
Networks (Ideas / Involvement welcome):
Planet Water (OurSpace) http://groups.myspace.com/planetwater
and
Playing Class Friends (Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2817640384
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Re: APR 008 NEWS UPDATES
Mon 14-Apr-008
RAR! No.2 now on YouTube!, Foxfest Announced, Red Stripe Awards live review, God Is In The TV live events in Cardiff, and more... MTB mail out No.2
FoxFest 2008 announced!
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May 3rd and 4th, THE alternative EVENT in Lewishambles...
Two Bob present the return of the ever/over popular (early arrival advised), wreck'n'roll, fab-as-fug-foxy weekend starring DOGSHOW, BRETTON, NEBRASKA, WHISKEY VERSUS FAITH, DEXY, MEAN POPPA LEAN, HEATH, HERZOGA, NATHAN PERSAD, EMMA STOCKTON, GREG MCDONALD, THEIR HEARTS WERE FULL OF SPRING
and many more on two stages.
Fox & Firkin, 316 Lewisham High Street, London SE13
For the full juice http://www.myspace.com/twobobmusic
Twisted Charm
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The original London Scene leaders, Twisted Charm, headline Hoxton Square Bar on 23 April £5 from http://www.ticketweb.co.uk or on the door. For £3 entry contact the band / make friends at http://www.myspace.com/twistedcharm
Twisted Charm front man, Nathan Doom, co-hosts Rocklands on Saturday night (19th) at New Cross Inn with Jane Heartbreaker. Obvious Books, Messengers (ex Amersham), Deathline and GST Cardinals play live). 8pm-2am, free entry before 9pm.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11260001762
Wanted photographer for the above.
We are collating pix at the Inn - would suite a growing portfolio as some may be used for a local newspaper. Call/text 079 8320 6218 or email therocklands[at]yahoo[dot]com for more info. Possibly some filming, MTB style, too.
Live Review : Whiskey Versus Faith, The Coolness, Fatels, Dirty Red Experiment @ Red Stripe Awards
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http://www.redstripe.net/redstripe/venues/new-cross-inn
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Whiskey Versus Faith have just returned from a far, far, far from dull trip to Doncaster and Edinburgh.Be at the fab BASH Club (New Cross Inn) ion Thursday (17th) if you would like to experience the day glo disco rock experience that is The Coolness.
http://www.myspace.com/tenderlovingcoolness
God Is In The TV
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Thriving alternative multi-media, God Is In The TV, has the fab venue Ten Feet Tall, in Cardiff, for their live events. The next one is on April 30th with Frightened Rabbit, Picture Books In Winter, Suki Love
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10301697683
For all things music, culture and beyond, including networking forums: http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk
Blah Blah Blah
========== are on tour with Lethal Bizzle. Debut single Death To The Indie Disco sold out of ltd 7" on day of release. They packed Camden's Dublin Castle last week. A room full of music fans yelling WANKERS is well Classy.
http://www.myspace.com/blahblahblahandfriends
My Passion
======= are THE all ages electrorocker cult of the UK and on tour through until May. You won't get much more full on that this. Maybe they're your passion?...
http://www.myspace.com/mypassionmusic
RAR! No.2
======= another adance sellout edition of the eclectic-electric club event in Deptford Fun City. Ruben Woodin & Josh Loftin again captured the evening (which starred DJ Luck & MC Neat, The Pepys feating Bogus Gasman, Ratty Rat Rat feating Man Like Me, Glamour For Better featuring Party Shank and Nic Nell featuring Sports Day Megaphone, & hosts Str8 Necklin DJs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTm6TBoeEl0
Make Your Own Music Show.
================== Hats off to Random Prod Inc for Sam Suggests - This first episode includes opinions on The Whip, Mystery Jets, Panic At The Disco and Officer Kicks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgTu-RK2OLo
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Talking of Officer Kicks, the S.E. London quartet start a UK tour tonight in Cambridge, hitting London, Brighton, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. Plus have been confirmed for this year's Secret Garden Party and Bestival Festivals. They invite DIY cottage industry with welcome arms. http://www.myspace.com/officerkicks
Bands, what's YOUR news?
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In response to Mail-Out No.1 last week, MTB has a growing family of allies. At the end of the month, we'll ping round a calendar of their recommended May highlights as well as their contacts, hopefully you will consider them for your quality, creative services / entertainer needs.
Also much thanks for the response to the London mayoral statement quotes. Tomorrow is the deadline, already have a good selection of well-known names come on board. See week 1 mail out at the MTB News Apr-008 at the http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb blog, for more info.
Planet Water: In the same way that the dove of peace refused to fly when it set the Olympic Torch on it's way, and the computers of Terminal Five rebelled, supernature has proven itself. A feature of the highly over populated South East London is the relative peace caused by sufficient greenery for birdsong. What's on the news Tuesday 8th April? The fact that the news reports thousands of people tuning into a digital radio station to hear birdsong. Yeah man...
peace, out
Share The Joy. Please pass this on to the possibly interested?
What’s on at Music Tourist Board HQ (Rocklands, London)
New Cross Inn of New Cross Road, New Cross
http://www.myspace.com/newcrossinn
and
Deptford Arms of Deptford High Street, Deptford
http://www.myspace.com/deptfordarms
If you got this far, thanks for your time,
Music Tourist Board http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb (join the Rocklands mailing list at the site) call/text 079 8320 6218
Networks (Ideas / Involvement welcome):
Planet Water (OurSpace) http://groups.myspace.com/planetwater
and
Playing Class Friends (Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2817640384
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Mon 21 Apr
Rocklands Rocks
Opportunities Galore for Creatives
Glamour For Better - short film
Wanted : Work Experience (S.E.London)
Sci Fi Channel screen The Blue Light District
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Next week, will have the first details of MTB allies up. Thank you friends for getting involved.
Music Tourist Board (the on land social network) gathered on Saturday at New Cross Inn: Loadsa people on the planet water vibe and a load more connections made.
(1) Photography : Massive thanks to Martin Yuill, The Box Bots and Dexy for a very enjoyable photo session.
Martin is a keen-eyed photographer, with a growing reputation and a love of music. A regular MTB favourite. Check out Mart's photos:
http://www.myspace.com/myuill_photography
Bands at the publicity-shot stage, may wish to contact him.
(2) Art/Fun opportunities : Our Sci-Fi friends, The Box Bots, are seeking performance, installation and visual artists for an amazing monthly residence of all day art / film / music extravaganzas, first Sundays at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in East London. Build your own robots, screen stuff and general madness.
http://www.myspace.com/box_robot
(3) Dexy returns to New Cross Inn on May 12th for a special bill of USA / Canada / UK tipped talents also starring God Love You For A Liar, Volcanoless In Canada and Heath. Fuller info nearer the time. http://www.myspace.com/dexyspace
(4) Rocklands Club No.4 was a fabulous riot where GST CARDINALS, MESSENGERS, DEATHLINE and then OBVIOUS BOOKS adorned the stage with top notch cool sets. Friends and fans were made, hearts swooned, balls bounced around the stage and NATHAN DOOM / JANE HEARTBREAKER did the honours on the decks. GST Cardinals had driven all the way from Hull and ended up taking an involuntary guided tour of London, luckily arriving just in time to down pints, perk up and rock out. After their Saturday night out they slept in the tour van that they more or less live in. And hats off to MESSENGERS - that has got to be a debut gig that will certainly be remembered. Hi-NRG electrical pop storm : http://www.myspace.com/messengersofficial
Rocklands @ New Cross Inn returns on 17 May with The Pity Party (voted best LA band ...by LA!), Bretton, Brenda and the amazing Raven Beats Crow and DJ Chris Mugan / MTB allies...
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Media Opportunity : Get in at ground level at a reputable, independent on line music publication.
As part of the relaunch of Maps Magazine, we're looking for writers, photographers and artists with a passion for new music who'd like to contribute to the site. We'd be especially keen to hear any ideas that you have for articles, regular features or improvements to the site.
In return, you'll get an opportunity to showcase your work (with full credit of course) as well as being sent free cds, getting into gigs and festivals for nothing (or at least at a reduced price) & having the opportunity to meet some of your favourite bands.
If interested contact the editor, paulmaps[at]mapsmagazine[dot]co[dot]uk
with a sample of your work.
Maps is also looking for bands, labels, venues and other music biz types to write one-off articles for the site - get in touch with some ideas for articles at the above address.
Paul Madden http://www.mapsmagazine.co.uk
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Work experience (on land and on line): Independent live music event promotions. Borough of Lewisham (South East London). Perks include a chance to get as involved as you personally would like to, credit, and some fun nights out. Creatives can integrate their own projects. Contact nxpromotions[at]gmail[dot]com
http://www.myspace.com/nxpromotions
Short Film : RAR! favourites, GLAMOUR FOR BETTER (Mar 008) by RubemMusicVideos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyVb3vCc11w
Watch them go!
http://www.myspace.com/glamourforbetter
Independent Music Industry opportunity.
God Is In The TV Zine is an on line music magazine and networking forum, a live music promoter and home of one of the UK's most successful new singles clubs. The next step is the launch of a PR / Music Video Promotonal arm.
Contact head honcho, Bloodflower Bill via bill[at]godisinthetvzine[dot]co[dot]uk for fuller information.
http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk
Being based on Planet Water, there is, of course, quite a bit of Sci-Fi involved in Music Tourist Board's very existence. So this communiction from MTB allies, The Blue Light District (they are definitely out of this world!) is well worth taking note of.
"Hello people! We made a movie for the sci-fi channel. Look at it and then you will have seen it.... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XJKVFe15rog Bretton will be doing visuals at the next Rocklands NXI event in May, this has already been requested
For all your needs (well, definitely some of them if you are receiving this) go here http://www.thebluelightdistrict.com
Over and Out. Send your news for next week...
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MTB Mailing List via http://www.myspace.com/artfulmtb
Join, and add your information
Music Tourist Board - Mon 28 Apr
Within a month (May Day, May Day) we are a creative industry. Massive thanks to our presentation creator, and to the documentary photography and filming already set up. The plan is simple, an EXPO of DIY with our Octoberfest, Artful, already in place. Get on board.
Lovely day out for the Love Music Hate Racism carnival, bumping into loads of other lovely friends, old and new, that love music and hate racism every day, too. It was great when everybody cheered at the sun - we knew MTB could work with real people still very much in force.
What a night out at BASH last Thursday. Brill dancing club with bonkersness that rocks, as the entertainment, ****ing Vegas, Toy! Toy! and Black Peter Group. Keep an eye on http://www.myspace.com/newcrossinn for the next gay/straight/alien aural orgy...
Hats off to MTB allies, THE VEEZ, who triumped at their recent Miami festival show with The Bravery. Undaunted by the main stage, they earned these words from the Miami Times "The London-reared she-rocking quartet has no fancy gimmicks or novelties, just solid tunes. If the Spice Girls had talent, they still wouldn’t be The Veez ladies, who are truly more camera-ready than those old drag queens.". Look out for them at this year's Glastonbury Festival.
http://www.myspace.com/theveez
And to The IRS, stars of the Rocklands Stage at last year's People's Day Festival and now winners of the Best Urban Act at this year's Indy Awards
http://www.myspace.com/theirsonline
If you are in Cambridge tomorrow come and say hi
Ladyfest Workshops - TALKING SHOP (music industry careers) Talking and meeting, Tuesday, April 29, 2008
7:00pm - 10:00pm at the Portland Arms, Chesterton Road
Cambridge
Women who work in the music industry talk about their career choices and experiences
Speakers include: Sophie Dodds (touring musician and tour manager), Jo Vallance (editor of online music magazine Room13), Jude Clarke (co-owner of Rhythm Online record shop) plus promoters, booking agents and music writers and Myself under the guise of Former PR and Music Tourist Board founder. This event is open to EVERYONE (including boys) aged 15+
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11846476697
Love that venue, great chips and it always reminds me of the fab R*E*P*E*A*T posse.
MTB/NXP HQ, next month, keep an eye on Art Rock Central as New Cross Inn launches a shop with a stage...
Anyway, being the last mail out of the month, here is some May 008 action.
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