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News:  FEBRUARY2013   


DANA DIXON - Durham Blues Festival...DBFlogo

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Dana Dixon   www.danadixon.com     has been confirmed as the 1st act for the
“BLUES CAFÉ ACOUSTIC STAGE” for the 3rd annual
DURHAM BLUES FESTIVAL
At DURHAM GALA THEATRE
SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2013
2p.m. – 10p.m. “12 Acts on 2 Stages”
Also confirmed so far “GARY GRAINGER” , “ALBANY DOWN” ,
“RON SAYER JR”, “CHANTEL McGREGOR”

                                   www.durhambluesfestival.co.uk

“EARLY BIRD” TICKETS now sale at Durham Gala Theatre,
www.solidentertainments.com  CARD HOTLINE - 01472 349222 open 9am – 5pm Mon - Sat



 

CLASSIC CLAPTON -The Sage Gateshead...clapton

CLASSIC CLAPTON will be making a welcome return to The Sage Gateshead in March.

The band will be performing at The Sage Gateshead on Friday 29 March. Doors open 7.30pm, band on stage 8pm. Tickets priced £12.50 are available from the box office, Tel: (0191) 443 4661 and also on-line at www.thesagegateshead.org The band has a huge following on Tyneside and has not appeared at The Sage Gateshead since 2008. Their last appearance quickly sold out so demand should be high. Fans are advised to book early!

They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.

NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON

The band was formed in 1985 in Newcastle long before the term “tribute band” was invented and named themselves ''After Midnight'' after Eric Clapton’s first solo hit. In the past 27 years they have become one of the best-loved bands in the North East.

In guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too! In 1999, he won a national look-alike competition held at Madam Tussauds. Mike has met EC twice, and even received a message of encouragement from the guitar maestro (written on a Concorde menu).

TYNE TEES TELEVISION were so impressed that they made a programme about them, called 'COVER THEIR TRACKS'. It was shown in August 2000 and received rave reviews, leading to national recognition. Recently Mike was filmed by Japanese TV for a documentary about Slowhand's classic song Layla. The programme was shown on BS Fuji TV Japan on 3rd January 2013.

In 2001 they embarked on their first extensive tour of UK Theatres. They called the tribute show "CLASSIC CLAPTON". Since then, they have continued to perform throughout the UK & Ireland including concerts at The Royal Festival Hall, London and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 2002. In the past few years they have performed numerous concerts in Europe including Spain, Estonia and Holland.

In 2009 they appeared at St Andrews Auditorium in Mumbai. A 10,000 mile round-trip for 1 gig, but it was a great experience. In December 2010 they made their first ever appearance at Newcastle City Hall. 800 people travelled from throughout the UK to help the band celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Video footage of the concert can be seen on the band’s website.

CLASSIC CLAPTON comprises 4 excellent musicians:- Mike Hall (lead vocals/guitar) & Paul Warren (keyboards/ backing vocals). Since their last appearance in 2008 they have been re-joined by Danny Davison (drums) and Dave Robson (bass guitar /backing vocals). Dave is a former member of chart band Geordie. In fact he was with them at the time Brian Johnson left to join AC/DC. Dave & Danny were both original members of CLASSIC CLAPTON.

CLASSIC CLAPTON have released three albums. Firstly “THE MUSIC OF ERIC CLAPTON” contains brilliant cover-versions of 17 Clapton Classics. Their second is a live double CD ''CLASSIC CLAPTON Unplugged'' recorded at Belfast Waterfront Hall. In 2005 they released their third album “CLASSIC CREAM” – featuring 20 songs made famous by the sixties supergroup. All three albums will be available at The Sage Gateshead.

Eric Clapton has been a major international star since the mid 1960's, when he revolutionised electric guitar playing, with his virtuoso performances in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. He has won an incredible 19 Grammies and is the only triple inductee into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Yardbirds, Cream and as a solo artist). Clapton has just announced the release of his first studio album since 2010 – entitled “Old Sock”. (nice title). The record is a collection of some of Clapton's favourite songs throughout his life and long career. The numbers span a wide range of styles. The album also contains two original songs plus collaborations with Paul McCartney, JJ Cale & Chaka Khan. The official release date for the record is March 12.

Eric Clapton’s recent tours unfortunately have visited only a limited number of large UK venues. If fans want to hear all of his hits performed in more intimate surroundings, they really should attend a CLASSIC CLAPTON concert. The whole of Clapton's illustrious career will be covered including Cream, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos and the solo years.

Please visit our web-site:- www.classic-clapton.com



Fun band- (Reflections) playing in Seahouses...

'Reflections' are playing in Seahouses Social Club on Feb 9th to raise money (£5 per ticket) for our local cancer fund. We play from 8 pm
great nite great cause...




RAYNE - Announce Free Download Single & Live Shows...


Sunderland alt rockers 'Rayne' announce the release of their free download single and forthcoming gigs & live radio shows. 'Fallen' taken from the bands debut album release 'The New Enlightenment' shall be available from Noise Trade www.noisetrade.com from 3rd March. The bands first record release since joining the roster of Ambicon Music Group late 2012.
Sunderland alt rockers 'Rayne' announce the release of their free download single and forthcoming gigs & live radio shows. 'Fallen' taken from the bands debut album release 'The New Enlightenment' shall be available from Noise Trade www.noisetrade.com from 3rd March. The bands first record release since joining the roster of Ambicon Musicrayne Group late 2012.
Fallen is available to stream www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRl2MIsymGM
Four times Battle of the Bands winners (at a national level) and also runners-up at the 02 Live & Unsigned final (out of 10,000 bands), Rayne are currently writing material for their forthcoming album release planned for late 2013.
Visit Rayne at www.facebook.com/rayneofficial
Join the Mailing list - rayne@ambiconrecords.co.uk
2nd Feb - The Park Inn - Hartlepool
9th Feb - The Coundon Club -Coundon,
16th Feb - Riverside Bar -Selby,
19th Feb - Jam Radio (Session) West Yorkshire
22nd Feb - Steels Club -Sunderland
23rd Feb - University Of Central Lancashire (Frequency Radio Session) Preston
24th Feb - Bristol Community Radio (Interview)
9th March - The HardwickBlack hall Colliery
10th March - Retro Bar - Manchester
12th March - BCB Radio (Session) Bradford
21st March - University Of Central Lancashire (Bailrigg FM Session)
22nd March - The Clock - Hepburn
23rd March - Longview Radio (Interview) Worcester
24th March - Mason Arms - Easington



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Punk Band - auditions...

Early 2013 (Jan-Mar)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Band Ethos: “Traditional values for a new generation”

Look the part…
Sound the part…

Four piece (singer, lead guitar, bass, drums)
25yrs+ (male / female)

To find out more information and to register your interest please contact

Tel: 07547 571 031
Email: bbpunkband@yahoo.co.uk 



Teenage Cancer Trust - Carol Concert...
If you like your Christmas entertainment in the traditional style with
a few surprises then why not get yourself to the Carol Concert being
held at St Nicholas' Cathedral on 6th December being held to raise
funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust's activities here on Tyneside.
There will be some familiar faces taking part, Benidorm's Tim Healy,
Emmerdale's Charlie Hardwick and Lindisfarne's Billy Mitchell will all
be performing as well as Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowell,
opera star Ian Storey, local songbird Shauna Gallon and the choir of
the Church High School in Newcastle. The concert will provide a
brilliant kick-off to the festive season that will help raise much
needed funds to help sick teenagers in our area.
Click here to book:

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/christmas-at-the-cathedral-tickets/21851
Enquiries 0191-2904539
Fax 0191-2532777


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