Acoustic Graffiti are Nick Caldwell & Steve Jervis, a vibrant and original instrumental guitar duo. Graffiti's release 'Out of Nowhere' is a heady blend of blues, latin & jazz styles. The new and original material received high acclaim and enjoyed sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. Recent appearances have included:
BBC Music Live event, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, De Vere Belfry, Chilworth Manor Winchester, Southport Jazz festival, Manchester Jazz festival, The Cinnamon Club (with Georgie Fame, Snake Davis, Barb Jungr).
With percussionist Paul Wood back on board, a 13th year sees Graffiti ready to roll at festivals & jazz venues throughout the North of England. New tracks 'Always', 'The Moment', 'Nearly not quite', 'Blue Swing', '23/6', 'Point One' & 'Silhouette' coming soon to our website www.acousticgraffiti.com, AG MySpace, ITunes, Rhapsody & Amazon. Also a rural touring adventure planned to bring Graffiti to the non-urban masses.
9-piece LIVE Hip Hop/Soul/Pop act fronted by the amazingly talented Jack Flash, Ruby Wood, and Thabo Mkwananzi. The band have a unique combination of instruments with a horn section, decks and samplers, alongside guitar, bass and drums. The EC live show is something to be witnessed, they involve the whole crowd from start to finish taking the listener on a journey through hip hop grooves, soulful vocals and huge anthemic choruses. Massive. Peace. BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson on 6music
"Needle sharp,tight as a drum! The lean funk stylings of Hudderfield 9-piece Extra Curricular...
The Rhythm section could just of easily of come out of New Orleans or Mussel Shoals as Huddersfield!"
Band Members
Anthony Worswick - Lead Vocals/Piano
Stephen Worswick - Vocals/ Guitar
Andrew McKenna - Vocals/ Drums
Chris Wyatt - Bass Guitar
Sprungloaded an innovative Alternative Soft Rock band goes beyond the boundaries of constructive original ideas. Hard hitting Lyrics, pop melodies and vibrant harmonies this is just an underline of their well written and created songs, with material influenced by acts such as Keane, Temper Trap, The Muse, The Script to name a few. These young talented lads are bringing something new to the music market.
With venues under thier belt such as The Cavern In Liverpool, Manchester Acedemy 3, The Ruby Lounge and West Coast Rock Cafe. The band are leaving the right impressions in all the right areas. They’re sing-along addictiveness and passion and their drive for on stage professionalism and compelling performances leave casual listeners and hardcore fans wanting more.
Their latest E.P 'Mirrors' is now available for purchase at all of their shows and also available to download on a host of music stores on the web i.e itunes. amazon, rhapsody and many many more......
To find out more on updates on whats going on keep checking their blogs, and get closer to the band by joining them on www.twitter.com/sprungloaded
I Am Three are a British band formed in 2008. Their live set up is made up of multi-instrumentalist Irving on double bass and vocals and Hughes on guitar, vocals, cider bottle and rollies. They have gigged in hundreds of locations throughout Europe from Manchester to Milan and are set to tour the fringe of Russia in 2010.
Dubbed the Northern version of Withnail and I, their music is often described as cult alt-folk rock-emo-rap-blues by those who wish to describe it. Their on stage persona ranges from side-splittingly funny to wistful as a mournful parting in the rain.
The band’s greatest achievements include Hughes’ marriage to a woefully beautiful woman whilst passing through Switzerland, driving 3000 miles without any functioning brakes, the world record for the longest held note in one breath (featured on their next album), and an extensive knowledge of timber-framed houses.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the diversity that I Am Three have to offer, begging the question of their influences. It is easier to pin-point an ethic – they dare to experiment, failing to care about what is expected in the creation and expression of music. Their recorded music is a colourful palette of shifting genres.
Having heard their first two releases you may find yourself drawn into their world while at the same time feeling slightly confused.
For more information, European bookings, promo requests or press enquires please contact I Am three’s Manager, Benno De Vries
Stu Clark has been playing the guitar from the age of 6 and performing on stage since he was 8 years old. I don't think you can count playing in front of the school at the age of 7 as a real gig.
Attained the Grade 8 Trinity College Classical Guitar exam when he was 13, along with grade 8 Trinity College in clarinet playing. Then studied at music college in Salford for 2 years and subsequently in Liverpool for 3 years, under the direction of world renowned master classical guitarist Neil Smith.
At age 21 attained the letters "GMus FVCM (Hons)" after his name. (Graduate in Music and Fellowship of the Victoria College of Music. )
He played in various bands and on various sessions over the years, done live radio sessions and interviews, TV appearances and records including "Amerikan Cleopatra" and "Private Oyster" with Jayne County, "Your Loving Embrace" for Shekinah Ministries (Gospel album recorded in Malta) and other bits and pieces with The Grumbleweeds, Linda Nolan and most recently with Chris Bannister on the album October Already (Libra Records) and an artist from Phoenix Arizona called Dino De Luca. He regularly does recording sessions for a recording company in the US and have toured extensively with The Country Legends of the Grand Ole Opry Theatre show. Which occasionally he is still called upon to do.
In the 80's he taught music and played Guitar, Keyboards, Banjo and Mandolin in a country rock band called Oregon. There are still some recordings of the band around.
From about 1993 he played with Kushti for about 10 years. Touring the USA in 1997 with the release of the self penned Hurtin' Pains CD.
From April 2002 Stu got together with Nige and formed NINETEEN:84 with premise of making the music of the early 80's, the music of the here and now.
Currently writing and recording arrangements for solo guitar.
A big welcome back to Jbs to the superb Cuillin Blue...Cuillin Blue don’t do predictable! A great live band, expect the unexpected as this powerful five piece, fronted by the wonderful voice of Marsha Jane Tarvet take you on a journey.
From raunchy, dirty versions of blues and R&B classics which will leave you breathless and shouting for more, to intricate and soulful bluesy reworkings of songs from sources as diverse as The Mississippi Delta to The Beatles and some from way out of left field !!
Add to this mix original songs and arrangements and a huge helping of stage presence with a smile on their faces and a Cuillin Blue gig becomes a ‘must see’ event. Though still classed as ‘relatively newly formed’ the band is winning new fans at every gig and already has a loyal following who are spreading the word that if you haven’t caught the band live yet… where have you been ??Marsha Jane Tarvet (Vocals), Pete Scullion (Lead Guitar), Kelvin Barlow (Organ, Guitar, Harp), Chris Cullen (Bass, vocals) and Rick Lacey (Drums, Percussion) are Cuillin Blue
and have all been members of prominent R&B Bands and this coming together has produced a band which is on fire. Check out the ‘Quotes’ page to see what people are saying and the ‘Reviews’ page for confirmation. Enough Said......
“One of the best bands we have had, the second set was awesome”
Audience member, Barrow R&B Club. December 2006
“Marsha has a fantastic voice” Joyce Harrison. Barrow R&B Club organiser. December 29th 2006.
“I had the heater on full in the car, but I still had chills up my spine from the wonderful music coming out of my speakers” Greig Adamson. Revue of Dec 06 Cuillin Blue Demo CD. www.greigadamson.com
“I have canvassed opinion around the audience and they have all enjoyed the band very much, the feedback is really positive” Bill Harrison. Barrow R&B Club Organiser. December 29th 2006.
“Absolutely awesome band, really excellent” Landlord. Kings Arms Barrow ( venue for Barrow R&B Club) December 29th 2006.
“This girl doesn’t need a PA..” Stuart Law. Landlord. Royal Oak Music Venue. Ramsbottom, Lancs. Novermber 2006.
“Cuillin Blue is already causing a stir in Northern Blues circles” The Met, Music Venue. Bury. Lancs. www.themet.biz January 2007.
“Cuillin Blue delivers a night of gutsy R&B” The Met, Music Venue. Bury. Lancs www.themet.biz January 2007.
“I always leave my door open to listen to your stuff…it’s great” Owner. Red Bridge Rehearsal & Recording Studios. Bolton. December 2006.
“Cuillin Blue finally hit the road and debuted at Barrow R&B Club on 29th December. The powerful Lancashire based five piece, fronted by superb Scottish vocalist Marsha Jane Tarvet, soon had the venue rocking” Bluesmatters. January 2007. www.bluesmatters.com
“The Band is really tight and I have enjoyed every minute of both sets, we will definitely have them back” Dennis Mountford, organiser Dove Valley Roots and Blues Club, Uttoxeter. January 2007.
“This girl is Janis Joplin re-born” Audience member, Dove Valley Blues Club, Uttoxeter. January 19th 2007.
“Great band. The obvious enjoyment of the people on the stage was appreciated by the audience and the superb varied sets were a refreshing change. The band is tight, especially as this is only their second gig together and I am looking forward to seeing them again” Fred Hopwood. Smalltown Music Studios and organiser Dove Valley Blues Club. January 2007.
“You guys are on fire…The audience were with you from the first song and you got a great reaction” Keith Howe. Guitarist. Blue on Black. Co-headliners. The Met gig. Bury. February 10th 2007.
“What a great gig. I am still on a high 24 hours later…you guys must be on cloud nine!!” Greig Adamson. GAdotcom. Musicians revue website. The Met gig . February 2007.
“In a few years time this will go down as one of those gigs that you tell people about and say… You just had to be there …Awesome!” Rick Burrows. Audience member leaving The Met gig. Bury. February 2007.
“I have paid good money to watch so called ‘Star Bands’ and they have not delivered like Cuillin Blue have just done tonight” Audience member leaving The Met gig. Bury..February 2007.
“The duets between Marsha and Chris injected fun, humour and a touch of theatre into the set, which really enhanced the show and is rare for a blues band” Alan Ibbotson. Drummer, Blue on Black. Co-headliners. The Met gig. Bury. February 2007.
“Cuillin Blue wanted to show what they could do....and they did! The band exploded into action and they have a great stage presence. Their music has an edge and a twist!” Greig Adamson. GAdotcom. Musicians review website. The Met gig. February 2007.
“The Beatles ‘Help’ was slowed down and made into a major league power ballad that treated it as the love song originally written” Greig Adamson. GAdotcom. February 2007.
“An amazing guitar solo received a well deserved cheer which segued into Marsha’s amazing vocals, as though the audience had been rehearsed!” Greig Adamson. GSdotcom. February 2007.
“I’ve seen a lot of gigs over the last couple of years from big names to total unknowns, but Saturday’s performance ( The Met 10thFeb with Blue on Black) by both bands was one of the best I’ve seen for a long time. Keep it up.” Nigel Minay. Audience member The Met gig. 10th February. ( Guestbook entry www.blueonblack.co.uk)
The Northern Jazz Orchestra was formed in 1989 by drummer and musical director Paul Rigby.
Working to develop their own unique sound, they combine the best of big band standards with more contemporary jazz using the top young musicians in the north.
Playing the music of Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie, Stan Kenton and Harry Connick Jr. the band has appeared with such guest stars as Bobby Shew, Mark Nightingale, Kenny Baker, Jiggs Wigham, Elaine Delmar, Al Woods and Jeff Hooper.
The NJO management provides live Artistes available for private and other functions varying from duo to 8 piece function bands.
THE VERY BEST OF THE BIG BAND JAZZ SWING & FUNK INCLUDING TRIBUTE CONCERTS ' Glenn Miller & The Big Bands,' 'Sinatra & the Legends of Swing'
QUOTES
"You were brilliant and very much appreciated by the audiences here in Grimsby, who especially appreciated how talented your orchestra were." - Lynne Conlon (Arts Development Officer) Grimsby International Jazz Festival.
"Paul, who leads this superb big band is a musician first and a drummer second, though that may not be doing justice to the fact that he is one of UK's top drummers."-Fred Shawcross, Jazz Correspondant, Lancashire Evening Telegraph.
"It was an honour to sing with this great band" - Clare Teal.
"The NJO certainly know their stuff, from Stan Kenton and Count Basie to lilting rhythms of jazz funk, they perform all with the ease of consummate professionals" - Gillian Gray, Lancashire Evening Telegraph.
"The 8 man brass team roared through the piece with an attack rarely heard in British Bands..." - Stan Woolley, The Stage.
CONTACT INFO
Manager - Alan Rigby
73 Clairville
Manor Rd
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 2SN
ENGLAND
0044 (0 ) 1254 703377
I am a Yorkshire Lad born and bred. I started playing guitar when I was 5yrs old and played my first gig at the age of 12yrs. I got my first break from Radio 1's Friday Night Rock Show, featuring Tommy Vance. Who aired an instrumental guitar track called 'The Balance of Power'.
This led to a career as a session guitarist for artist's like, Elkie Brookes, Roger Waters, Bill Wyman and John Parr, of St Elmo's Fire fame. It was with John Parr that I recorded a track called 'Restless Heart', this track features on the end credits of 'Arnie's' film The Running Man.
I also played guitar on John Parr's album, Man With a Vision. a highlight for me was back in 2004, winning first prize in the 'Instrumental catogory' of the UK Song Writers Contest, in assosciation with 'The Brit awards'. The track is called A Father's Son, a song inspired by my son Connor who has Autisum.
I was also delighted to be invited to play at BB King's 80th Birthday Celebrations at BB King's Blues Bar, New York.
I have recently compiled a Blue's album of cover versions as well as my own original works. I have also recorded 2 instrumental guitar albums, including a track which features on the official Tokai guitar website on www.tokai-guitars.co.uk I also teach gutar, so if you live in or around Doncaster, give me a call. I am currently fronting a Gary Moore tribute band called 'Moore blues'.
TIPITINA/AGENTs COCK UP TIPITINA WILL NOT BE PLAYING AT JB's THIS EVENING
It doesn’t often happen, and that’s putting it mildly. When was the last time a bundle of youthful energy, polished musicianship and originality like Tipitina landed on the mat unannounced? It’s quite disconcerting. ‘Where did this suddenly come from?’ you ask. The prosaic reply is Preston, Lancs, but the real answer is New Orleans and a few other hot spots along the way; from juke joints and dance halls, warm nights and windy streets, good times remembered and a few bad moments best forgotten. In short, to borrow Hoagy Carmichael’s handy list of life-enhancing ingredients, it comes from ‘swing, boogie-woogie and jive’ - not forgetting the blues and even gospel music. Tipitina is (or are) Justin Randall, Debbie Jones and Gary Barber, joined on certain occasions by Andy Jones, John Battrum and Tom Hill. If you know anything at all about New Orleans music and its great practitioners you know that Tipitina is the title of a piece by the late Professor Longhair, and it is from the Prof and his students - Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Dr John et al - that they draw much of their inspiration. With a background as broad as that, a band can range happily through vast tracts of musical landscape. For instance, we find Dream A Little Dream Of Me, a winsome little pop song from 1931, by Gus Kahn, Fabian André and Wilbur Schwandt, side by side with Hit That Jive Jack, an early hit for the King Cole Trio; and Fats Waller’s immortal Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1929) rubbing shoulders with I Wish I Was In New Orleans by Tom Waits, from his 1976 album ‘Small Change’. Originality manifests itself in many ways, one being the ability to bring seemingly incompatible elements together and make something new and unique out of them - in this case Tipitina’s beguiling and distinctive style. It seems to me that New Orleans music is like an underground stream. The everyday world of pop music, jazz and blues carries on oblivious to its presence until, every once in a while, it rises to the surface and insists on being heard. It happened with trad jazz and Fats Domino’s New Orleans rock in the fifties, with Dr John and his voodoo brew in the ‘60s, with the Neville Brothers and the Meters in the ‘70s and ‘80s - and don’t forget Jools Holland on our own doorstep right now. It’s never a good idea to make predictions, especially in print, but I’d say Tipitina could be next.
"I found the album hugely entertaining and I would hope that Tipitina do very well out of it." - Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
"Vocalist Debbie Jones is as sultry as a night downtown, while Justin Randall's piano boogies like there's no tomorrow." - JD, Sunday Mercury Newspaper
"Debbie Jones, has a rich, soulful and very expressive voice, well suited to the material. The authentic-sounding soloing of Justin Randall shows a mastery of the various New Orleans piano styles and there is also invigorating solo input from the saxist and guitarist." Bob Weir, Jazz Journal
"...the striking voice of Debbie Jones dominates, but special mention must be made too of moments such as Justin Randall’s boogie tour de force on the fast rocking Breaking Up The House." Chris Yates, Jazz Rag Magazine
“Debbie Jones sings superbly on this sizzling collection of blues-tinged songs. A tipped jazz outfit, Jools Holland will love them” What’s On
“Debbie Jones is as sultry as a night downtown, Justin boogies like there’s no tomorrow. An album with its heart and soul deep in New Orleans. Glorious” The Mail
“Instantly recognisable, Tipitina are really on to something” Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
“New Orleans music is like an underground stream that rises to the surface every now and then. It happened for Fats Domino in the 50s, Dr John in the 70s, The Neville Brothers and The Meters in the 70s and 80s and for our own Jools Holland. I bet that Tipitina will be the next” The Guardian
“A remarkable CD which conveys the steam-heat of a New Orleans night, a Bourbon Street bar. An exceptional singer, a tremendous blues, boogie and rhythm & blues pianist. A spectacular achievement.” The Jazz Rag
Bass - Oliver Bloor Drums – Paul Cole Vocals & Flute - Sally Hossack Guitar & Vocals – Greg Shute Rhodes & Piano – Mike Sole
Influenced by a diverse breadth of styles, Free Control brings together five determined musicians with the intention of making music that they want to listen to. Their aim is to make music that inspires them personally, and to create an amazing live experience for their audience.
Explosive sounds, fluid melodies and intricate style come together to create a unique and powerful sound built of meditative passages and heavier rocking rhythms.
Free Control began with Greg, Paul and Oli. They have played and gigged together as a unit in various incarnations for the past 10 years and have built an intense musical relationship.
Paul, on drums and percussion has toured internationally; 2005-07 as part of Groove Armada and has recorded as a session musician for Bent; Aerials 2005, Paul has also been resident percussionist at Planet of the Breaks and KuKui Club, Oxford.
Greg has written, recorded and performed many tracks for a variety of projects including live bands, film scores and session work. He has played improvised guitar at many club gigs with both DJ's and as part of collectives, and has performed original material all over the UK.
Greg, Oli and Paul as Free Control scored the music for the independent film 'Nightbird' (Montreal Film Festival 2005).
In 2007 they met Sally Hossack through the UFK improvisational collective. Sally joined Free Control in January 2008 and together they quickly wrote a set of material and haven’t stopped since. Sally has played solo singer/songwriter on the Midland’s scene for some time and has gigged nationally as part of Phonek.
Mike Sole has completed the circle, founder of UFK and numerous Jazz/soul nights; Mike has gigged profusely in Leicester, solo and as part of various styles of musical collective.
Free Control prefer to play where they can really make an impact, visually assisted by The Lab. Custom loops and VJ'ing from Tony Coleman’s visual interpretation of the sound, gives the band an awesome and emotional live edge. Tony has provided live visual mixing for ‘Drop Beats Not Bombs’ events, demonstrated visual mixing equipment for Edirol, as well as producing music video artwork for UK female DJ: Lisa Lashes.
In 2009 Free Control performed on the 2nd stage at Leicester’s major music festival, Summer Sundae, as well as the local ‘Glastonbudget’ festival.
About Madame Ook
hello, im emily. i come from a long line of orphans. this is a song about elephants...enjoy. hopefully gonna get some more stuff up here soon but until then your're stuck with this however i heartily (yes heartily) suggest a wander over to www.boltonacoustics.com where you acn hear some of boltons finest talent failing that come see me and my trusty busking partner leesa in the tunnel that leads through to the market. if only i was joking
The result of this project starts from the three members’ necessity to create a true and permanent music laboratory in order to play and experience new ideas and sensations.
The repertory up to here faced is based on the bassist Roberto Caon’s compositions, and take inspiration both from the contemporary sound of New York and the European sound.
When the new ideas are proposed, they are elaborated and adapted coherently and spontaneously by the group.
Great respect for the tradition together with the most different contaminations is the musical aim of this passionate trio who lives with the utmost respect and love for this marvellous music, Jazz.
Marco Ponchiroli eclectic Venetian artist, graduates with distinction at the conservatory Benedetto Marcello in Venice. He immediately gets involved in an investigation that will lead him to what can be considered the result of the contamination of various musical genres and different artistic experiences. Ponchiroli understands and plays blues, pop and also reggae (he participates at 1997 San Remo Festival with the Pitura Freska); throughout the years he cooperates in various musical projects and composes the music for Giorgio Gaber’s play “Il Grigio”.
In the mean time he maintains his burning passion for jazz, his first love and musical milestone, also playing with numerous noticeable artists, such as: Flavio Boltro, Massimo Manzi, Nicola Stilo, Robert Bonisolo, Ares Tavolazzi, David Boato, Saverio Tasca, Maurizio Caldura, Enzo Zirilli, Roberto Dani, Gigi Sella, Marco Castelli, Michel Marre, Marc Abrams, Claudio Roditi, Enrica Bacchia, John Riley. He tours South America with Fabrizio Bosso.
He records several records, playing and arranging the music. He then dedicates his career to teaching and composition. This last activity motivates him towards the definition of a personal style, in which Ponchiroli manages to combine off-the-cuff jazz with sounds derived from unrelated music genres. This union is the result of a deep and continuous study, core activity on which the artist bases his whole work.
His compositions are collected both in solo records (Fast Marghera, Warm up and Like you) and in splits with other artists.
Roberto Caon was born in Castelfranco Veneto (TV – Italy) and he was born into a musical family: he has been playing the classic guitar and he took a diploma in the double bass, in a short time, at the “A. Steffani” Conservatory, in Castelfranco Ven.
He went to Milan to study with Mr. Giorgio Azzolini and Mr. Vittorio Bianco.
He also attends different courses such as: Siena Jazz, Umbria Jazz, Euromeet (Veneto Jazz), Jazz School of Bern.
He gets to diploma in a jazz course held by Mr. Franco D’Andrea at the “Bonporti” Conservatory in Trento.
In 2000 he won “Massimo Urbani” International Award in the double bass section.
He records a cd for the “Caligola” label with all his original compositions titled “Second change”, at Pietro and Marcello Tonolo, Marco Tamburini and Mauro Beggio side.
He played in a concert with Maria Schneider, Paul Jeffrey, Paolo Fresu, Pietro Tonolo, etc.
In the last time, he attends jazz laboratories in Siena, held by Mr. Stefano Battaglia.
Marco Carlesso a Refined percussionist, he carries out for years an intense National and International concert activity. He starts the drums study at 16 years and gets the degree at the CPM in Milan with C. Meyer.
He has collaborated with the blues singers C. Terry and C. Porter from Chicago, with the “Rondo Veneziano” and played with Zucchero on tour (1996). In 1997 he establishes the Trio “Drumagogò” and gets the 2° place at the International Percussion Contest “Memorial Naco” in ’99. In august 2000 he is in Rome playing with the gospel group “Summertime” at the “Giubileo dei Giovani”.
After various CD’s, he records with Ruggero Robin “Viceversa” and “Everyday Magic” for the Prestige Jazz. With the “New School University Big Band” he participates at the Jazz Festival in Vicenza and at the Euromeet Jazz Festival.
Many times at the Cinema Exhibition in Venice, in 2003 he performs the music of E. Morricone and that of N. Rota with the “Orchestra di Venezia” in Japan. He teaches percussion at the music school “J. Vittorelli” in Bassano del Grappa and he keeps traineeships for musician in Italy.
reworkings of songs from sources as diverse as The Mississippi Delta to The Beatles and some from way out of left field !!
'The Balance of Power'.
Conservatory, in Castelfranco Ven.
