|
|
PLAYING OUT LOUD!
NEWS
SUPPORT THE BROOK!
Southampton’s friendliest music venue, The Brook, is having a few financial
problems at the moment. Liquidators Fanshawe Lofts have been appointed to sort
out a rescue plan and I am assured that the future is still bright for the
venue. The message from The Brook is: “For the time being, anyone who has bought
tickets for forthcoming events should expect them to take place unless we say
otherwise.” Already several successful events have taken place successfully
since the announcement, including a sell-out set from The Jeff Healey Blues
Band.
The Brook has been providing quality live music in Southampton for the last 13
years and we do not want to lose a terrific venue with an atmosphere all its
own. Without The Brook we would not have had the privilege of seeing artists
like Scotty Moore, Nazareth, Taj Mahal, Tony Joe White, Robert Cray and so many
other great acts who don’t seem to get booked at other bigger local venues! The
Brook has an international reputation and music fans come to Southampton from
many miles away knowing they are going to have a great welcome and a fabulous
night. So the message is get down to The Brook regularly and make sure it can
continue to stage the best in live music. You can see what’s coming up on the
website www.the-brook.com
, so ring all your mates and help ensure we have live music at The Brook for
many years to come!
STATE OF UNDRESS
‘Red Waters,’ a song written by Dorset-based band State of Undress has been
picked up by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society for their national Save
The Whale Week this month. The song is available as a downloadable CD single
from major sites including iTunes, Napster and eMusic with all proceeds from
downloads and airplay being donated to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Society.
Save The Whale Week (June 18 – 23) is part of WDCS’s ongoing Stop Bloody Whaling
Campaign and the organisation is calling upon people around the UK to help raise
vital funds to stop commercial whaling for good.
Although the song ‘Red Waters’ was written some years ago after the lead singer
of State of Undress, Charlie Rose, was inspired to start performing it again
after she and her family went on a whale watching trip in New Zealand. On their
return the news was full of footage of commercial whaling from Norway – they
just couldn’t believe it.
State of Undress are playing a number of gigs throughout Save The Whale Week in
support of the campaign including the official launch of ‘Red Waters- at the
Half Moon in Putney on Sunday June 17. The following day they play an hour-long
gig in Saxon Square, Christchurch from about 1pm, then set off for some gigs in
Scotland, also stopping to play a couple of gigs en route.
For more information about how you can be involved in Save The Whale Week or the
movement in general contact WDCS on 01249 449512 or log on to
www.wdcs.org . To keep up to
date with State of Undress have a look at
www.stateofundress.com
People in the Southampton area might be interested to know that Lordshill Kite
Festival takes place on Saturday June 16 and Sunday the 17th. What’s that got to
do with music? I hear you asking. Well in addition to a funfair, stalls and
other activities, there is also live music from singer Melissa backed by her
musicians on keyboards, guitar and flute. Melissa will be performing from 2pm –
5pm on the Saturday.
The festival season will soon be with us and we present details of the best of
them in the South in our Festival
Focus section. Just click on
Festival Focus to see not just a list but artists appearing, contact
details, website links and more. Constantly updated during each month it's the
most comprehensive guide you'll find on any music website.
Are you a talented unsigned musical artist aged 18-25? Channel 4 want to hear
from people from all musical backgrounds (rockers, rappers, pop performers etc)
who have real star quality for a chance of a lifetime music project. They will
be put together and mentored by renowned and talented writers, choreographers,
artists etc and will, over 10 weeks living together, collaborate to put together
a one hour live performance on T4. The show will document them as they work
together in preparation for this final event.
Please only apply if music is genuinely your all-consuming passion. Channel 4
can only accept solo entrants (not groups) and you must be a vocalist
principally.
For your chance to be part of this exciting project please send demo, picture &
biog to: T4 music show, Unit 74, 22 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JE. Email:
t4musicproject@shinelimited.com
or call the hotline on 020 7985 7113
Don't miss our completely revised
Food & Things section. A list of 160 restaurants, pubs, wine bars, bistros,
hotels and cafes that we have eaten in and liked. Set out geographically, we
hope it will help you find a decent place to
eat. Please mention Playing Out Loud if you visit any of the establishments
listed!
Looking for different News?
Click here for our archive
|
Featured artists:
see POL Articles
The Endrick Brothers +
The Jamestown Union,
Railway Inn, Winchester
Tuesday June 19
Rita Coolidge
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Sunday June 17
Lisa Mills
Blues On The Farm, Pumpbottom Farm, Chichester
June 21 – 24
The Opera Babes Theatre Royal, Winchester
Friday June 29
Roger Chapman
The Brook, Southampton Thursday June 14
Smokey Robinson BIC,
Bournemouth Thursday June 28 |
Southampton's No 1 recording studio
|
