THE CHAMELEON SESSIONS

Pete Briley’s “The Chameleon Sessions” is a monthly residency that happens on the last Thursday of the Month at Subculture in the City Centre. It began in September, continued in October and the next “session” is on Thursday November 27th, there will be no Chameleon Session in December, but it will return on January 29th.

As the name would suggest, each month Pete will be playing with a different group of musicians backing him up - in the first month he played with a full band, in October with four singers, and November will see him perform with a string ensemble.

For more information, please check out the following site;
www.myspace.com/petebriley

MORE FROM COOL ACOUSTICS

After their recent Charity Fund-raising events, Cool Acoustics Promotions have announced their latest promotion which continues to showcase the highest possible acoustic talent, including the Tiny Tin Lady and ably supported by Aoife, Pete Briley and Hungarian songstress Laura Toth.

The Date – Thursday 20th November
The Venue – Royal Park Pub Cellars
The Time - 20-45
The Cost - £3-00

For further details please check out the following site;

www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

CLOTH CAT'S NEXT EVENT

Event title: Pop Goes the Cat
Venue: TJs@Woodhouse, Woodhouse Street, Leeds LS6 2JH
Date: Saturday 15th November 2008
Times: 7pm - 2am
Bands: The Navigantes, The Bird Rallies (formerly known as Tigerbomb), Feluka, Shatner, Hoover Dams, The Seven Inches
Entry: £4.00

If you need any more information, you can contact Mike Jolly on 0113-244-2773
or e-mail him at mike@clothcatleeds.org.uk

CREDIT TO COOL ACOUSTICS

Hats off to Cool Acoustics who have raised a combined total of over £400 for local charities recently. Organising fund-raising events is an unenviable task at the best of times, to do it during a “credit crunch” is a truly creditable achievement.

Please support the continuing charity events planned by Cool Acoustics,

For more details please check out;

www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

THE FOX & NEWT

Since the Fox and Newt re-opened its doors, it has quickly established itself as a superb “live music” venue once again.

The Fox is one of (if not the last) remaining brew pubs in Leeds. The Fox has been beautifully refurbished and retains many of its original features giving it a light, friendly atmosphere. Good food is back on the menu, with some classic pub grub, all homemade with a modern twist.

But last but not least for everyone who loves the Leeds music scene, Friday and Saturday nights will host a range of live music from band nights to open mic nights to live acoustica from some of Leeds finest acts.

So keep an eye on their website for their up & coming events and don’t forget they are all FREE ENTRY!

NOVEMBER GIGS

7th NOVEMBER - Bands tbc

14th NOVEMBER - THE JEN LOW BAND + BAD MONKEY plus more tbc

28th NOVEMBER - THE LONGSHOTS

OTHER NIGHTS AT THE FOX & NEWT...

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IS CHEESE NIGHT!! - Bring your own special weird and wonderful cheeses and taste a great variety of different cheeses washed down with some of our fabulous hand crafted real ales! - From 9pm onwards every week, ALL WELCOME!

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH – Open mic night, everyone welcome for a friendly and entertaining night of acoustic enjoyment. The next one is on 6th November, don’t miss it!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE GROVE

Bloozpromoz continues to rock the Grove on a Sunday afternoon. This Sunday see's The Dan Hudson Band playing there.

The entertainment starts at 2-30pm

For more information, please check out the following websites;

www.bloozpromoz.com
www.frewebs/bloozpromoz.com

CANCER CHARITY GIG - PLEASE SUPPORT

Saturday 1st Nov:
’Cool Acoustics For Cancer 2’
At The Primrose. 5.30pm-11-ish.
Entry £3.

Split fundraiser for Martin House Hospice For Children, and
YEP'S Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal.

Confirmed artists appearing so far: Fay & Latta, Laura Toth, Pilla, Shaun T Hunter & The Quiet Rebellion, The Listeners, Rosie Doonan, Simon Wiffen, Boss Caine, Hope & Social (acoustic set).+ Headliners-Roseville Grand!!!!


PLEASE SUPPORT THESE VERY DESERVING AND IMPORTANT CHARITIES

For more details please check out the following website;
www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

DURBERVILLES RADIO SHOW

On the Durbervilles Folk & Roots Show this Sunday 26th Oct- their special guests are another lot of 2008 BBC folk award winners - the UK's "Best Live Act": Bellowhead; Add the usual crop of CD releases, including the new ones from Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies, and Martyn Joseph: Plus David's Dusty Vinyl and The lively late October Diary, and it promises to be another quality personified packed hour.

Future programmes will feature Jamie Roberts & Katriona Gilmore, Tom Bliss and Donovan.

Join Mark, Lee and David at 8pm on BBC Radio Leeds FM 92.4 & 95.3 FM and Listen Live/Listen Again online

www.bbc.co.uk/radioleeds
www.myspace.com/durbervilles

TWO FOR THE FUTURE

Listening to an album from a new band or attending a gig by a new band can be very much like looking through a kaleidoscope, unsure of what to expect. Two bands that LMP has come in to contact with recently left a lasting impression and if you wish to see/hear two exciting new bands please check out the following.

URCHIN CHILD
Seeing Urchin Child “live” is an experience that stays in the mind well after the guitars are packed away and the lights go out on another gig. In lead-singer Joe they have the best frontman with attitude and stage presence seen in may years, coupled with a band who rock venues to their foundations, they give performance after performance which belie their youth and experience. I am confident that this will be one of the most talked about bands for many years to come.

www.myspace.com/urchinchild


MAN MADE NOISE
You realise the album from Man Made Noise is going to be different as soon as you hear the intro, what follows takes you on a magical musical mystery tour. Sounding psychedelic at times through to piano backed strong ballads and rock anthem-esque power tracks, former Ernest frontman Terence Dunne carries them all off with quality and aplomb, definitely an album to take the listeners to surprising and interesting places and we await the next development from this very talented musical adventure.

www.manmadenoise.co.uk
www.myspace.com/itsmanmadenoise
www.sonicvistarecordings.com

MARCH OF DIMES - ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES

With harmonies to die for, poignant lyrics, strong vocals and tight playing this has to be one of the most rounded and consistant albums of 2008. The five highly talented musicians based in Leeds, have produced an album which is uplifting, thoughtful and catchy in equal measures, but never predictable or bland. The band members have an array of instruments which adds to the expectations of the listener, as the band surprises the listener as synthesisers make way for acoustic, which makes way for the piano, which makes way for lead guitar all superbly complemented by wonderful vocal performances. With the success of Yorkshire’s favourite Americana band The Durbervilles own Radio Show and the Hee Haw Sessions at Santiago in Leeds, the future looks bright for the Americana/Country scene in West Yorkshire, and while there are bands of this calibre then hopefully recognition on all fronts will be achieved and will be well deserved.

www.myspace.com/marchofdimesleeds
www.myspace.com/heehawsessions
www.myspace.com/durbervilles

LEEDS WOMEN'S AID CHARITY GIG

Cool Acoustics have announced a fundraising gig for the Leeds Women's Aid Charity, the details of this impressive event are as follows.

The Date - Thursday 23rd October
The Venue - The Royal Park Cellars, Queens Road, LS6 1NY
Doors - 19-30
Music - 20-00 to 23-00
Admission - Only £3-00

The Line-up - GINA DOOTSON, RAGZ, ROSIE DOONAN, MAN 'N' WIFE and LAURA TOTH.

For more details of this and other events presented by Cool Acoustics please visit;

www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

HOUSE CONCERTS YORK

House Concerts have been very popular and successful in America for a number of years, the concept is now becoming increasingly popular in the UK. One of, if not the most renowned and most respected is the House Concerts York. Set-up by Tony and his partner Nicki, the independent non-profit venture goes from strength to strength with their informal and relaxed gigs. With just 40 places available the atmosphere is obviously intimate but respectful to the artists, who arrive from around the world to play at this very special venue. The latest House concert to take place was on the 11th Oct when ODI and Eoghan Coglan travelled to the picturesque village 20 minutes from the centre of York. As the audience of various age groups took to their seats, surrounded by a collection of photographs of past performers looking down, from the white glossed walls, there was a feeling of expectation and excitement, what followed was possibly unique and very endearing. As the artists played, a pin dropped on the wooden floor would have sent vibrations around the room as everyone sat in perfect silence listening to every picked chord and every vocal range covered. Eoghan Coglan with his tales of song-writing and musical skills was the perfect support to ODI, with Claire Odlum and Dave Redfern demonstrating once again why they are a duo gaining big followings in both the UK and Ireland. The first visit to a York House Concert can feel a little daunting, as you ring the doorbell feeling like a double-glazing salesman, however, you leave 3 hours later with the wonderful inner glow of meeting new friends and wishing everyday life could give you the same feeling as this very special experience had.

www.houseconcertsyork.co.uk
www.myspace.com/odimusic
www.myspace.com/eoghancolgan

CLAIRE ASHTON & HARGREAVES

To be the lead singer of any band, takes a monumental amount of effort, determination and talent, being a female lead singer, the scrutiny and demands are raised even higher. Claire Ashton has all the qualities required and more besides as she leads with passion, vigour and class. With an easygoing persona which never reduces her professionalism, she helps four-piece Harrogate band Hargreaves produce superior performances in both “Live” and “Studio” work. Covering Blues, Soul and Country themes, including many of their own songs and also some classic cover versions, the band consists of Claire, James Healey on Guitar, drummer Steve Shelley and Bassist and backing vocalist Chris Webb. Their highly acclaimed and recently released EP is a wonderful introduction to what the band is all about, with the bluesy title track, “(Bad,) Bad Girl”, an uplifting and toe-tapping “Kiss Me Better” and covers of Stevie Ray Vaughan’ “Life By The Drop” and finally Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Passionate Kisses” which this reviewer felt was the equal at the very least to the original recording. The EP is very good, catch them live and you will be very, very impressed, if America is looking for a favourite UK acoustic/blues/country band, then look no further than Claire Ashton and Hargreaves.

www.myspace.com/hargreavesblues

THE GROVES SUNDAY SPECIAL

Bloozpromoz in conjunction with Straytown Records and Bash Studios have lined up an outstanding Sunday afternoon session at The Grove on Sunday 12th October. With a line-up consisting of Ace Of Manacles, The Return Of and Kassius it promises to be a full afternoon of quality music. The gig starts at 1-30pm.

For more information please check out the following websites;
www.bloozpromoz.com
www.myspace.com/straytown
www.bashstudios.co.uk

OCTOBER HEE HAW SESSION

Friday 10TH Oct - Upstairs @ Santiago - Doors 8-00pm - £4-00

ALAN TYLER @ THE LOST SONS OF LITTLEFIELD

Alan Tyler is proof that you don’t need to go to Nashville to master the country rock genre. Since the early nineties with his band The Rockingbirds it has been well known that Tyler puts on one hell of a live show! The Rockingbirds played main stage at many festival (Glastonbury & Reading) & made TV apperances on shows such as Later with Jools Holland & MTV.

The Lost Sons of Littlefield’s 2007 debut album was named as one of the Top Five Roots Abums of the Year in Q Magazine. Their second album has been hailed as ‘A thoroughly gorgeous album. The UK’s greatest songwriter.


www.myspace.com/alantylerandthelostsonsoflittlefield

KATRIONA GILMORE & JAMIE ROBERTS

www.myspace.com/gilmoreroberts

WILFUL MISSING

Duo performance by the two Sam’s from the wonderful Wilful Missing.

www.myspace.com/wilfulmissing


For more information please visit;

www.myspace.com/heehawsessions

E-ZINE COMMENT RECEIVED FROM THE US

"This is definitely one of the coolest, most informative and ‘true-to-the-artist’ zines I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading!"

Thank you again for all of your efforts.

Warmest Regards,

Brian Ball
California, USA

BRAMLEY BUSKERS OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Old Vic open mic night is up and running again on Wednesday evenings at 8-30. It's now called BRAMLEY BUSKERS. Andy and his friends are back in town and everyone is welcomed. Cask ales, Guest beer, free bites, and LIVE music, what more could you want on a Wednesday night?

Watch out for the myspace site, coming soon!

The Old Vic 17 Whitecote Hill, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3LB

For more details please telephone 0777 366 7067

A LITTLE PIECE OF ENGLAND - PATSY MATHESON

Mention the name Patsy Matheson and a warm musical glow envelops the discerning music lover. As part of the driving force of the all-female band, and Glastonbury Festival starring, Waking the Witch, Patsy received critical acclaim throughout the music-industry, however it is as a solo performer that Patsy’s song-writing talent and pure voice comes to the fore

The release of her latest album “A Little Piece of England” will enhance her reputation even further, as she takes the listener through the full range of human strengths, weaknesses, feelings and emotions.

Patsy has a vocal range that can melt the heart through “Sunday Morning Song” and “Little Piece of England”, convey the fragility of hope and dashed ambitions in “Treading Water Town” and “This New Song”, inspire social, political and economic questioning on “Play the Game” and “Precious Little Soldier”, be stinging on “Lamb to Slaughter”, narrate through the story of a travelling female musician on “Ulverston Gypsy” and finally romantic via “Row Down to Wroxham”. Whatever your mood, there will be a song on this album which will ignite a nerve or emotion as only a very special talent can achieve.

This is not only a musically glorious album; it is also a statement that Patsy Matheson, the solo performer, is back and better than ever!

For further details please visit
www.patsymatheson.co.uk

FABULOUS FENTON NIGHTS

With free admission and a drinks promotion of £1.50 a pint, The Fenton on Woodhouse Lane, is rapidly becoming THE place to visit on a Thursday night for the “Live Music” lovers of Leeds.

The impressive Gig list for October is…

2nd Hargreaves.
9th The Decades supported by Geoff Watson.
16th Shaun T Hunter, Ben Greaves plus guest.
23rd Sliks Kitchen t.b.c.
30th Jed Thomas accoustic gig.

For more information please visit;

www.bloozpromoz.com

or telephone The Fenton on 0113 245 3908

KEEPING THE MUSIC LIVE 5

Issue number Five of the LMP e-zine "Keeping The Music Live" is now available via

http://stores.lulu.com/KTML

Or directly from this website.

ALL profits from the sale of this e-zine are used to help promote unsigned artists - Please support this e-zine.

CONTENTS

EDITORIAL
LMP FEATURED IN THE US
PATSY MATHESON – A LITTLE PIECE OF ENGLAND
BLIND RIVER SCARE – KILLING TIME
MAGHRIBIBEAT - AL SHARITTE LA’AWAL
STARS OF THE FUTURE
CLOTH CAT STUDIOS
THE NEW ROSCOE – THE NEW NASHVILLE
MUSIC THE HEALER – PART ONE
RACHEL AND LILLIAS – DEAR SOMEONE
HEE HAW HAPPINESS

NEW MUSIC HUB

If your passionate about music, you may be interested to hear about a new Music Hub opening soon in Bradford.

Factory St. Studios will feature:-

• 7 acoustically designed rehearsal rooms
• Analogue and digital recording studio
• Instrument repair clinic
• Storage facilities
• Information zone supporting artists careers.

In addition to this there will be a large flexible workshop space available to hire for workshops, training, seminars etc.

Check out their very impressive website at;

www.factorystreet.co.uk

LATEST COOL ACOUSTICS PROMOTION

Cool Acoustics Promotions have announced their latest promotion which continues to showcase the highest possible acoustic talent, including the sensational Gary Stewart and ably supported by highly-talented Rosie Doonan, Mojo 57 and Gerry McNeice

The Date – Thursday 25th September
The Venue – Royal Park Pub Cellars
The Time - 20-30
The Cost - £3-00

For further details please check out the following site;
www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

The excellent DVD "Cool Accoustics Vol 1" is still available from Crash Records.

HEE-HAW HAPPINESS

A first visit to a Hee-Haw session, soon established why there is such a positive vibe regarding Hee-Haw Promotions. Staged in the upstairs bar of Santiago in the Grand Arcade, Leeds, it soon became apparent that this was to be a very special night run by dedicated lovers of “Live” music. With the chandelier reflecting the glow of the stage illuminating candles down on to the packed venue, this was a stress-busting and relaxing inspired oasis. The venue and followers were treated to a night of music of the highest order with Gary Stewart getting the night off to a memorable start with his own inimitable style, Gary was followed on stage by Odi, fresh for a successful tour of Ireland and proving again what a talented duo Claire Odlum and Dave Redfearn have become. The headline act was the highly rated Mark Geary from Ireland, who wowed the audience with his banter and musical expertise, and showed why he is compared to Damien Rice and that ilk in his native Ireland. A first visit, but definitely not the last, as the glow of the atmosphere and musical brilliance will remain in the memory for the foreseeable future, top marks to all concerned.

www.myspace.com/heehawsessions
www.myspace.com/markgeary
www.myspace.com/odimusic
www.myspace.com/garystewartband

SUNDAY SPECIAL AT THE DUCK & DRAKE

The Duck and Drake was rocked to its foundations on Sunday as Bloozpromoz brought together both an up and coming young band and a “Blues” devotee’s favourite.

The Decades

The young band got the day off to a rip-roaring start as they stunned the packed venue with a performance which belied their youth and experience. The quality of the original material used, provided a glimpse of a band destined to go places within the next few years.

www.myspace.com/thedecadesband

Bluesville

Pocket dynamo vocalist Sharon Colgan, supported by musicians with many gig-bags of experience, in the form of Laurie Hopkins on guitar, drummer Rhys Phillips and bassist Brian Longhurst, gave the D & D a gig of the highest quality. The North Yorkshire based Blues/Rock band continue to enhance their reputation as one of the most professional bands around. Many attempts are made to “cover” the classic track “Summertime” but very few, if any, could match the rendition performed by Sharon and the band. Stormy Monday may have rattled the D & D windows, but this was a sensational Sunday!

www.myspace.com/bluesville

The Decades are supporting Urchin Child on Thursday 11th Sept at The Fenton, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. With free entry and a drinks promotion of £1-50 a pint, the music starts at 9-00. This is a relatively new music venue and will hopefully be supported as the need for suitable and supported venues continues. Further details can be obtained on 0113 245 3908 or via the website below:

www.bloozpromoz.com

HEE-HAW - THE QUALITY SESSIONS CONTINUE

Monday 8th September – The Brudenell Social Club – Leeds - Doors 7.30pm -

Tickets £8 Adv

THE AUTUMN DEFENSE -
www. myspace. com/theautumndefense Classic 60’s Calfornia Folk Rock, The Autumn Defense is a collaboration between two members of Wilco, John Stirratt and Pat Sansone. The multi-instrumental duo gather inspiration from classic L.A. pop, there is a trace of The Beach Boys and The Byrds in their work.“Autumn Defense is a triumph and one of the most impressive albums of the year." - AMG

Support from:

LIAM HAYES & PLUSH -
www.liamhayesandplush.com Orchestral Pop MaverickIt is rare that Plush makes live appearances or releases a record. But when he does its worth the wait, his album ‘Fed’ was ranked No 5 in Rolling Stone’s Album of the Year (2002). With a new album finally released this year, follow up tour dates, and since it maybe many years before we see him again only a fool would risk missing out.

PAUL COOK -
www. myspace. com/cooksongs Ex-member of The Vessels performs an arsenal of quality songs from his forthcoming solo album.

THE ROSIE TAYLOR PROJECT -
www. myspace. com/therosietaylorproject

HELEN LAWSON - CROSSING THE BRIDGE

Most EPs are a “taster” of a new artist/band, a chance for the artist to “test” the market before the possible launch of a “full” album. Very few EPs have had the effect as the four-track EP “Crossing The Bridge” from Helen Lawson, has had on this reviewer. Each track is beautifully crafted and compliments a voice which, at times is hypnotic and on occasions both haunting and angelic!

In May 2007 this website predicted a big future for Beth Rowley after she supported Duke Special in Leeds, Beth has gone on to great things and being played many times of national radio, including BBC Radio 2, do not be surprised if Helen Lawson and her alternative/folk/pop style achieves the same levels of exposure over the next few years.

This is as good an EP as you will ever hear and will surely propel the London based singer-songwriter to the musical heights her talents deserve.

www.myspace.com/hclmusic
www.helenlawson.co.uk

COOL ACOUSTICS LATEST GIG

After recently celebrating a year of promoting, Cool Acoustics Promotions have announced their latest promotion which continues to showcase the highest possible acoustic talent, including the sensational Hayley Gaftarnick and ably supported by Bianca Gerald, Ben Greaves and Pilla

The Date – Thursday 28th August
The Venue – Royal Park Pub Cellars
The Time - 20-45
The Cost - £3-00

For further details please check out the following site;

www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions

ANOTHER ROLE FOR LMP IN AMERICA

Following on quickly from the announcement that Paul Abraham would be the Music Editor for www.womensradio.com (new post now available to view), Paul has now been asked to be the Music Expert on the influential American website www.bizymoms.com

The sites can be visited via the following links;

http://www.bizymoms.com/experts/index2.html
http://www.bizymoms.com/experts/paul-abraham/index.html

http://www.womensradio.com/content/templates/?a=2937&z=99

THE RYES

Good to hear the London band “The Ryes” being played on BBC Radio 1 and 2 recently. Their new single “How Come Loretta” is receiving plenty of mainstream publicity for this talented band, who are well known within the Leeds Music Scene.

Leeds Music Promotions reviewed the band in May 2007, and featured them in the Third edition of our “Keeping The Music Live” e-zine.

For more details of the band and download information, check out the bands website.

www.myspace.com/theryes

CRICKETERS ARMS - GIGS

The Cricketers Arms, Coney Lane Keighley, continues to host the very best in “live music”, the gig list for the next two weeks are as follows;

Thursday 14th Aug - Sharp Darts

Friday 15th Aug - Eddie Earthquake - Rock n Roll

Tuesday 19th Aug - Euclid Avenue - Blues

Thursday 21st Aug - Geoff Watson - Blues Guitarist

Friday 22nd Aug - Paul Jermyn - Dire Straits/Thin Lizzy

Saturday 23rd Aug - Darren Dunston Bromley - Jazz

For further details please telephone - 01535 669912

CONCERT FOR TIBET 3

Concert for Tibet 3

Saturday 16th August,

Hebden Bridge Trades Club

Start 9-00pm

Featuring Francis Lickerish of The Enid, Creedy & Nic Chapman. Richard Dalby (a.k.a. Sugar Fire) will be playing acoustic guitar with Creedy.

Cost £5-00 for members / £6-50 for non-members

All proceeds will be donated to the Tibetan Children’s Village in India.

www.myspace.com/love4tibet
www.myspace.com/sugarfiretibet

NEW ROSCOE - THE NEW NASHVILLE

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Justin Townes Earle took the New Roscoe audience through an American musical journey, which will be remembered long after the son of legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle has packed his suitcases and landed back in the good old U S of A. With a confidence and stage presence reminiscent of Dwight Yoakam, Justin performed tales of 1930’s America through to his own modern-day classics of relationships, good and bad with a humour which put the packed venue at ease. The smoothness of his act as he crafted elements of the Blues, American Country and even Rock-style tunes, made this an evening to sit back and enjoy a craftsman at the peak of his profession.

www.myspace.com/justintownesearle

THE LOST BROTHERS

Reading their myspace site reveals that The Lost Brothers are a very different and unique duo. With a deeper-voiced Everly Brothers sound to them, the duo are becoming favourite visitors to West Yorkshire. Bosh and Bark’s harmonic singing and guitar playing were the perfect support act for Justin Townes Earle.

www.myspace.com/thelostbrothersmusic

www.newroscoe.co.uk

LMP FEATURED ON AMERICAN RADIO NETWORK

Leeds Music Promotions owner Paul Abraham has been featured on American Radio during the past week after being interviewed by www.WomensRadio.com Editor-in-Chief Pat Lynch.

Paul will be the sites Contributing Editor for Music and will feature reviews and articles of female singers/singer-songwriters from around the world.

Pat Lynch commented “We are so delighted and excited that Paul is joining WomensRadio.com and building a strong connection across the Atlantic”

www.WomensRadio.com
http://www.womensradio.com/content/templates/?a=2870&z=80
http://www.womensradio.com/content/templates/?a=2873&z=80

MAGHRIBIBEAT - AL SHARITTE LA'AWAL

If you are not familier with North African music then you are in for a very pleasant surprise with the first CD from Maghribibeat. The Hebden Bridge based band have a following which is increasing rapidly and the release of this seven-track album will swell the numbers even further. The highly rhythmic and trance-like sound, typical of North Africa is reproduced with stunning effect. The percussionist in everyone will be brought to the fore, as its impossible not to join in to the rhythms as it becomes almost hypnotic. The band are becoming favourite performers at festivals around Yorkshire and beyond, and have already been featured on Tom Robinson’s BBC Radio 6 programme.

www.myspace.com/maghribibeat

BLIND RIVER SCARE - KILLING TIME

Blind River Scare are now back in Wales after recently completing a first tour of Yorkshire. Their obvious love of Folk Rock/Americana and Alternative-Country shines through their five track CD “Killing Time.” The track “Out of my Hands” will surely become an audience participation favourite, especially as their fan-base increases. Over the years West Yorkshire has seen “The Durburvilles” become firm favourites on the “Live” music-scene with their “feel-good” sound and performances, Blind River Scare have the same quality. The combination of talented vocalists Tim Manning and Lisa Matthews, backed up by Jem Ponsford on drums, bassist Tim Brooke and fiddle player Debbie Hawkins produces a rounded and warm feel to each track. This is a CD which is ideal after a hard day at work, when the need to be lifted and transported to a “better place” is at it premium and the requirement of a feel-good quick-fix is at its height.


www.myspace.com/blindriverscare

COOL ACOUSTICS LATEST PROMOTION

The Date - 10th July
The Venue - Royal Park Pub CellarsQueens Rd, LS6.
The Cost - £3
Time - 8-11pm
Featuring - Michelle Plum, Simon Wiffen, Debra Robson, The Listeners, Dave Willis.