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…THE FIRE COSMIC! NEW ALBUM RELEASED AUGUST 6, 2021 NEW SINGLE – “WAITING FOR YOUR LOVE” RELEASED MAY 21, 2021

British slide guitarist and singer-songwriter, Troy Redfern, dubbed by the British press as “the King of slide guitar”, will release his new single Waiting For Your Love on May 21st . The single is taken from his forthcoming album …The Fire Cosmic! released by RED7 Records on August 6 th . Described by Troy as, “a bombastic, sassy blues boogie,” Waiting For Your Love, is available to pre-save and stream from http://smarturl.it/troyredfernTFC. The album ...The Fire Cosmic! album is available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com/shop

The new album follows five unprecedented albums that Troy released in 2020. It was recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in North Wales, the same studio where Queen recorded all their early albums including Sheer Heart Attack (1974) followed by A Night At The Opera (1975) – the latter featuring the legendary single Bohemian Rhapsody. For the recording of the new album, Troy enlisted one of the best rhythm sections in the UK, including the legendary Darby Todd on drums (The Darkness, Robben Ford, Martin Barre, Paul Gilbert), virtuoso bass guitarist Dave Marks (Hans Zimmer), and guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns ‘N Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo), in what Troy describes as “the ultimate dream team” what is arguably the British guitarist’s most distinctive and powerful release to date. Says Troy, “I chose Rockfield Studios because so much of the music I grew up listening to was recorded at this legendary studio (Queen, Black Sabbath, Mott The Hoople). The studio is hallowed ground for every musician, and the rooms there are charged with so much magic and history of all the iconic, classic albums that have been produced there.” “It was important for me to capture the raw energy of three guys playing live in the same place, at the same time. That’s something that you just can't get if you’re sending files from different locations, it doesn't have the same vibe or feel if you do it that way.” As soon as we arrived at Rockfield, everyone, including Darby and Dave who’ve recorded all over the world, were excited to be there,” continues Troy. “It’s that kind of place. It has that effect on every musician who records there. Even before we started recording, the energy and vibe was there, which definitely set the tone for the entire album.” Troy has cut his teeth and refined his style over the last few years, playing festival main stages and blazing a trail across Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia. He’s also become a well-known draw on the UK Blues Rock festival circuit, playing alongside rock luminaries including Robert Plant. “Troy is a passionate, intense, free-spirited musician whose ferocious slide guitar style twists and turns timeless themes and ideas to his own ends. He’s a musical visionary unafraid to trample on the boundaries of restricting labels,” said Blues Matters Magazine. The forthcoming studio album is a culmination everything Troy has learnt so far on his musical journey, and, more importantly, brings into sharp focus a much tighter song-writing and more visceral, muscular production style. For production duties, Troy enlisted the Brighton- based producer Paul ‘Win’ Winstanley, best known for his epic rock production style, and whom Troy met and had worked with previously on the 2019 RHR album, Hotel Toledo. Troy and Win bonded immediately, and shared the same musical aesthetic, no nonsense work ethic and dry sense of humour.

Rockfield’s vintage mics, mixing desk, and analogue outboard gear gave Win options to capture the dynamic performances on the album. “It was like being a kid in a candy store,” says Win. “It was important for the album to sound massive,” says Troy. “It was a much bigger sound than anything that I’ve released before. As soon as we heard the first takes in the control, we were blown away. We knew that we captured something special. It sounded fantastic.” “For the session, Darby Todd brought his vintage Ludwig Vistalite acrylic drums of John Bonham fame. The drums are renowned for sounding massive. Hearing them in one of the best drum rooms in the world, they sounded out of this world! Roger Taylor’s drums recorded for Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack album at Rockfield are some of my favourite drum sounds on any recording.” Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal states, “It all starts with the drums, if you’ve got a great drummer, great sounding room, great board, it’s going to sound phenomenal, and it does!” “I met Ron at a festival in Poland that we were both playing at, we immediately hit it off,” recalls Troy. “He let me use his signature double neck guitar to play on Anthony Gomes encore set at the festival, that was an absolute blast. He’s such a cool, generous guy. When I returned to the UK, I emailed him to ask if he’d like to play on my new album. He was totally fired up to do it.” Troy continues, “The album really is a step up. It’s the best album I’ve made. Hiring Rockfield, getting the best players, the best producer – it was a risk, but it paid off tenfold. I’ve made an album I really couldn't be happier with.” “With all the hard work that went into getting this album to sound as great as possible, there was only one option when it came to mastering. I decided to hire Frank Arkwright (Biffy Clyro, Oasis, Iggy Pop, Paul Weller, System of a Down). Frank is the senior mastering engineer at Abbey Road. The mastering at Abbey Road added that final sheen. Frank did an absolutely amazing job in bringing out every nuance of the recording.” “When it came to the album artwork, I was originally going to get an artist from Brazil to do it for me, however, I started working on some artwork of my own in the silver age Marvel comics style, based on the four guys that were on the album. I posted a few visuals on the socials and was overwhelmed by the response. It was a huge kick getting responses from Joe Satriani, Richie Kotzen, and my slide guitar hero Denny Walley of Frank Zappa fame. As a result, I created my own comic-style illustrations to package the album.” MUSICIANS TROY REDFERN – VOCALS, GUITARS RON ‘BUMBLEFOOT’ THAL – GUITARS (TRACK 5) DARBY TODD – DRUMS DAVE MARKS - BASS, PIANO, KEYS, PERCUSSION RECLORDED & MIXED AT ROCKFIELD STUDIOS BY PAUL ‘WIN’ WINSTANLEY ASSISTANT ENGINEER – JOE JONES MASTERED BY FRANK ARKWRIGHT AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS

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DJ & PRESENTER JODIE WESTON AND MUSIC GURUS LANESRA RELEASE UPLIFTING HOUSE TRACK ‘STAY WITH YOU’ ON SOUTHSIDE RECORDINGS. OUT GOOD FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL.

Multi-talented DJ and presenter Jodie Weston and LaNesra are releasing a deep and piano house track to bring positive post-lockdown vibes to all you music lovers, due to be out on Good Friday, April 2nd 2021. ‘Stay With You’ will be available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, Tidal and Beatport. LaNesra is a collective of House music talent, which feature a variety of producers and DJs from the Dance music scene. Well known and accomplished House music producer Andrew Galea (Sol Brothers) has also worked on the production of the track ‘Stay With You’. He is considered by many to be a master of the craft across various forms of music genres. Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in production, remixing and performing all over the world. Alongside Andrew, Deep Roots and MC Rush are some of the names also belonging to Team LaNesra. ‘Stay With You’ is Jodie’s second music release this year taking her to the next level and making her one to watch. Jodie is really proud of this new track, with it being one of her favourites. Jodie says: ‘Working with an amazing team at LaNesra I have learnt a lot about the industry and the craft. I will continue to up the ante with every new song I produce. It’s a massive achievement to have two releases so early on in the year, especially in a global pandemic’

With an impressive 105k followers on Instagram, Jodie has been working hard to up her presence in the music world. Having already played at London hotspots such as Mahiki, Embargo Republica and Golden Bee. Her DJ and radio talents landed her a new show called ‘The Dollhouse’ on Flex FM (101.4FM), playing your best hits in dance, house and tech music - airing live every Monday 12-2pm. Jodie’s music is all about bringing something fresh and new to the scene and she aims to deliver joy to all those who listen. Jodie said: ‘As we are starting to come out of lockdown, I wanted to release a song that makes people want to dance and party because everyone has been locked inside for so long. This track really brings the energy and nostalgia of partying on a hot summer day with a cocktail in hand.” Jodie has previously appeared in TV shows on MTV, Channel 5 and BBC and is also the celebrity ambassador for a top London hair & beauty salon Muse of London. Jodie continues by saying: ‘My passion is DJ’ing and being a presenter as I always have something to say and play, the music just brings out my exuberant side and I think everyone should follow their dreams and do what makes them happy. I am fortunate to be able to do this and at the same time make a difference and empower women; I’m not afraid to speak my mind and proud of my reality TV past, but I now want to show the world my other talents and take it by storm!’ Her new single ‘Stay With You’ follows a string of multiple house tracks which Jodie has produced and lent her vocals to, including ‘What’s It Gonna Be’ and ‘Give a Little Love’ which can be streamed and downloaded on YouTube and Spotify now. TO LISTEN TO JODIE’S NEW RELEASE ‘STAY WITH YOU’, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BUFq5d4EHPtBPg6YnW1Fg6g3myumWidG/view Notes to Editors: Follow Jodie Weston: Instagram: @missjodieweston Website: www.jodieweston.com Flex FM: www.flexfm.co.uk/podcast/jodie-weston/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/missjodieweston/ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii4exwlQ-jE Check Jodie in action: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=295193708383109

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DISCOVER A WORLD WHERE ROME HAD NEVER FALLEN Introducing Divine, the debut novel from M.J. Woodman which explores an alternate, modern-day world of tragic death, competition, and romance.

Divine challenges societies expectations of ‘powerless’ young adults in the event of corruption in a totalitarian state. Delving into the lives of the oppressed population of Appia, Divine is undoubtedly thought provoking and heart wrenching - the perfect read for fans of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen series, the Hunger Games, and The Man in the High Castle. Set in an alternative reality, where the Roman Empire never fell, and the world was never the same, Divine takes place in present-day Appia - real-world North America which has been fractured by a mythical war and consequently divided into five Imperial fortress states. These states, shielded by an invisible forcefield and known as Havens, are designed to protect inhabitants from the world beyond. Female protagonist Electa Steel lives an ordinary life in a Haven, until her seventeenth birthday where the annual Choosing threatens to tear her world apart. Strange circumstances lead her to be Chosen, to live in her society for the remainder of her life. However, this year, she is one of five girls that will compete to become the next Empress of Latia, her homeland. A mysterious terror organisation, Spartaca, from outside her Haven, recruits her to bring down the Empire from the inside. Spartaca uses Electa as a pawn, and in the process, she must learn to adapt to the politics and power her new life brings. To win the competition, she must first seduce the Prince, and future Emperor, Asher Ovicula. Then she must defeat the other competitors in a series of brutal gladiatorial games. But, why did Spartaca choose her? The truth will change Electa’s world forever. The debut novel from M.J. Woodman, a student of Ancient History and Archaeology, Classics enthusiast and self-proclaimed book-nerd has been in the making since M.J was just 13. Revisiting the untouched manuscript several years later and re-writing the novel with a

clear, and mature voice, Divine embodies M.J.’s passion for creative writing and her love of
Ancient History.
“As cliché as it may sound, being an author was always a dream of mine. From beginning
Divine at the young age of 13 and putting the final touches on it years later, this novel
embodies my passion for creative writing and Ancient History, exploring an alternate,
modern-day world through a powerful young woman, forced into a journey of selfdiscovery’.
M.J. grew up on isolated Dartmoor, in England, surrounded by nature, and as an only child,
there was not much to do but read. Books soon became her best friend, so it was only
natural that she should develop a passion for creative writing at school.
Inspired by a creative writing course at the University of Toronto, and by her studies of the
Ancient World, her writing has culminated in Divine, an alternative-history, YA novel set in a
rich and detailed world where the Roman Empire never fell. She spends her time reading,
studying, writing, and developing new projects inspired by the enigmatic and mythical world
of history.
M.J. hopes one day to use her platform as an author to engage young people through
history, which she believes, is crucial to building a better, brighter future.
Divine is set to be released on 21st May on Amazon. Follow this link to pre-order your copy
now.
Follow Divine and M.J. Woodman on social media:
Instagram: @divine.book / @mj_woodman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divine-106540511571843

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KING KING - FEBRUARY 2022 UK TOUR Plus Special Guests "The Damn Truth"

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ROCK’N’ROLL BAND “THE DAMN TRUTH” ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEY WILL BE SPECIAL GUESTS ON KING KING’S FEBRUARY 2022 UK TOUR “Produced by famed Metallica producer Bob Rock, This Is Who We Are Now is a powerful statement of musical intent from Montreal rockers The Damn Truth, with a chorus bigger than a bus and a guitar solo that absolutely soars.” – Classic Rock

Celebrated Canadian rock’n’roll band The Damn Truth are pleased to announce they will be special guests on King King’s February 2022 UK Tour. Tickets are available from www.kingking.co.uk. The nine-date tour starts at Grand Opera House in York on February 10,

The news follows the news of The Damn Truth’s forthcoming album “Now or Nowhere” – released by Spectra Musique/Sony Music on May 7th . The new album, produced by legendary Grammy Award winning record producer, Bob Rock, is available to pre-order from www.thedamntruth.com. “We’re looking forward to touring the UK with King King,” says lead singer and guitarist, Lee-la Baum. “We can’t wait to perform tracks from our new album for British audiences.” WRM’s latest single, “This Is Who We Are Now” has taken flight in the UK with six weeks of airplay on Planet Rock and a spot play on BBC Radio 2’s Rock Show with Johnnie Walker. The single also won Tracks of the Week on Classic Rock’s Louder Sound. The Damn Truth is comprised of Lee-La Baum (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums). “Let the truth be told… Canadian rock band, The Damn Truth are a fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s,” says Jeff Laufer of the Californian website, Rock Bands of LA. “Critics and fans alike praise their regeneration of the hard rock sound and values.” Continues Jeff – “Bob Rock found a spirit within the band that he hadn’t experienced for many years. He saw something special… an artist with burning talent that needed the right direction to break wide open…like lightning in a bottle.” “The production by the legendary Bob Rock capturing the essence of what the band have without damaging the humanness at its core. The drums thunder, the bass throbs, the guitar alone could wreak havoc to the solar system and the vocals of Lee-La Baum control the storm, a commanding presence over the hurricane.” – Metal Planet Music

Six tracks on the new album “Now or Nowhere” were produced by legendary Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, The Cult, The Offspring) at Bryan Adams’ recording studio Facebook page. It's a culmination of a lot of blood, sweat and tears that’s come fruition with “Now or NowhereThe Warehouse” in Vancouver. “Now or Nowhere” chronicles the band as they navigate life, love, and everything else in a world gone seemingly upside down and sideways during the past year they were unable to finish the album with Bob because of COVID-19 restrictions, the band recorded the remaining three songs with help from Juno Award-winning producer Jean Massicotte (Patrick Watson, The Damn Truth) who mixed “Everything Fades”; and the rest of the mixing was done by Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton), Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against The Machine), and Mike Plotnikoff (Van Halen, Cranberries, Three Days Grace). It's worth noting there are three Grammy Award winners on this album (Bob Rock, Vance Powell, and Nick DiDia). The Damn Truth have extensively toured Europe and the USA, opened tours for Z.Z. Top (and partied with Billy Gibbons in his pyjamas), the Sheepdogs, Styx, and Rival Sons. They sold out the legendary Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles, sold out the Corona Theatre in their hometown of Montreal, and even had one of their videos featured on the official Janis Joplin

Facebook page. It's a culmination of a lot of blood, sweat and tears that’s come fruition with “Now or Nowhere

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BLUES ROCK STAR SET TO RELEASE GROUNDBREAKING LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM NASHVILLE’S LANDMARK VENUE

JOE BONAMASSA’S “NOW SERVING: ROYAL TEA LIVE FROM THE RYMAN” OUT JUNE 11TH - AVAILABLE ON CD, DVD, BLU-RAY AND DOUBLE LP PRE-ORDER NOW

FEATURING AN INTRO BY JEFF DANIELS INCLUDES 12 LIVE TRACKS FROM TODAY’S BIGGEST BLUES GUITARIST, FEATURING UNRELEASED VERSIONS OF SONGS FROM JOE’S 24TH #1 ALBUM ‘ROYAL TEA

Last year when COVID-19 put the live touring industry on hold, guitar hero Joe Bonamassa did something unprecedented for his fans – he put together a one-night-only show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN to be livestreamed for fans everywhere. That night he united people across 44 countries worldwide for a phenomenal live music presentation of his brand-new album “Royal Tea” before it was even released. The concert was re-mixed and mastered for physical release as “Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman” on June 11th and will be available to own on CD, DVD, Blu-Ray and Double LP. The DVD will include a film introduction narrated by actor Jeff Daniels. To pre-order from www.smarturl.it/joebonamassa. The stellar performance includes 12 incredible live tracks, featuring the best from his latest studio release Royal Tea, Joe’s 24th #1 record on the Billboard Blues chart, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. It also includes 3 electrifying tracks from his 20th anniversary album A New Day Now. Get your serving and relive the excitement time and time again with this once-in-a-lifetime release from one of the most celebrated Blues Rock entertainers! Photo: Kit Wood Recalling the magical night, Bonamassa shares, “I have always wanted to film a show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Our band has had the honor of playing there now 8 1/2 times over the past 10 years. The audience is always alive and electric, hanging on every word and phrase. It feels like the greatest, most intimate gig you will ever do but there are 2,300 people sharing this joy and musical journey. I love the place as it is a national treasure and selfishly close to my house. Here’s where I get to the 1/2 part. We missed you. As great as it is to be on that stage in any capacity, YOU the fans make it special. You are part of the show and a big part of it. As this show was being filmed live, almost 100,000 eyes were on us in various forms around the world in front of TVs and computers alike. But you were not in the room with us.

Joe continues, “We played as good as we could in front of those 1700 cardboard cut outs of your faces and tried to imagine you there. For split seconds I would catch a glimpse of the room and it almost felt normal. Then the song would end and there would be dead silence. Only the footsteps of our crew could be heard. With all of that said, this DVD is a snapshot of a concert performance within the confines a vast sea change of the world. A world that had temporarily deemed us unnecessary. Nobody knows when I will ever get back to this stage in front of a full house again, but I sure do know that I do love it and miss you greatly. This show counts as a 1/2.” The night at the Ryman should also be celebrated as an event that brought the music industry together. Between ticket sales and donations during his After Party Showcase, the event raised $32,000 for Bonamassa’s Fueling Musicians program, presented by his non-profit Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA). Supporting artists for over a year amid the pandemic, to date the program has secured $460,000 in funding for qualifying touring musicians who are suffering financial hardship since their careers have been put on hold. The program provides immediate $1,500 cash payments for essential living expenses to help musicians stay afloat until they can get back out on the road. This past weekend Joe hosted his 2nd Annual Stream-A-Thon event, featuring over 35 stunning performances and 3+ hours of music to continue raising money for the cause. The event featured a star-studded lineup including Bonamassa, Toto, Dion, Ana Popovic, Warren Haynes, Bobby Rush, Jared James Nichols, Emily Wolfe and many more. As for the amazing set list for “Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman”, Bonamassa has made a career out of taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career and outstanding live shows, and the delivery at Ryman Auditorium was nothing short of perfection. Bonamassa shines brighter than ever, always adding new genrebending flavor in his guitar playing and his trademark spin on the vocals. It’s no wonder he’s often praised for bringing new audiences to the Blues Rock universe. Bonamassa already has an incredible catalogue of live and studio releases that continue to evolve over the years and catch the ears of music critics far and wide. “Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman” provides much needed invigoration for live music fans and will give them back the unbelievable feeling of being at a live concert event. With the audio/visual experience they’ll get with this release, they’ll get front row seats for one of the best touring acts around! Track Listing 1. When One Door Opens 2. Royal Tea 3. High Class Girl 4. Lookout Man! 5. Why Does It Take So Long To Say Goodbye 6. A Conversation With Alice 7. I Didn't Think She Would Do It 8. Beyond The Silence 9. Lonely Boy 10. Cradle Rock 11. Walk In My Shadow 12. A New Day Yesterday / Starship Trooper – Wurm www.jbonamassa.com For additional information JOE BONAMASSA – ONLINE www.facebook.com/JoeBonamassa www.twitter.com/JBONAMASSA www.instagram.com/JOEBONAMASSA

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NEW SINGLE – “INSIDE & OUTSIDE” RELEASED FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2021

Arielle is pleased to announce the release of her new Fleetwood Mac-flavoured single ‘Inside & Outside’ on Friday April 16, 2021. The single coincides with the news of four livestream sessions that she will undertake on May 13, June 17, July 22, and August 19. Tickets are available from www.noonchorus.com/arielle. The new single is taken from Arielle’s highly anticipated new album ‘Analog Girl In A Digital World’ released Friday May 7, 2021. The new single is available to stream, and signed copies of the album can be pre-ordered on vinyl and CD from https://smarturl.it/officialarielle

ARIELLE ANNOUNCES LIVE STREAMING SESSIONS MAY 13, JUNE 17, JULY 22, AUGUST 2021 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.noonchorus.com/arielle

“When I was recording the new album ‘Analog Girl In A Digital World’, I thought this was the closest song in sound and production that I got to what my goal wasin my head,” reflects Arielle. “Fleetwood Mac’s‘Rumours’ meets something new. The song is about finding the balance between the external, dense physical world we live in, as well as countering it with the spiritual and emotional connection of love.” Arielle’s four livestreaming sessions will enable fans to experience four completely different concerts with full album run-throughs, in-studio recordings, acoustic storytelling sessions and much more. Each livestream will be broadcast in North America and the UK at 8pm local time. A portion of the proceeds from the livestreams will go to Arielle’s The Tonewood Forest nonprofit, a charity that conserves the life and wellbeing of trees. For the first two streaming sessions, Arielle will perform her new album ‘Analog Girl In A Digital World’ and previous album ‘Suspension/Dimension’ front to back. Says Arielle, “Since touring is out of the question, I wanted to make sure people could experience these albums the way they were intended. Both albums feature succinct stories from beginning to end. During the livestreams, I will be speaking about the meaning of the songs, and some of their deeper history to take people on a journey that has yet to be told about both albums, maybe even beyond what I could do live.” Arielle is a 21st century classic rock artist who recorded half of the new album in digital, and the other half in tape, to try and capture the impact the music of the 60’s and 70’s had on her. As a writer, guitarist, and vocalist, when Arielle produced this album,she insisted on recording each song in one take. Recording the album in studios in Nashville and Austin, Texas, Arielle’s main objective was to capture the energy of each city and their musicians. The album features her new guitar, The BMG Arielle, released by Brian May Guitars. Arielle will plant a tonewood tree in honour of the first 24 guitars sold. The first batch of guitars sold out in 90 minutes. Order the guitar from https://shop.brianmayguitars.co.uk/products/bmg-arielle.html

"This is the very first guitar that Brian May guitars has ever offered that is not based on my original Red Special,” says Brian May. “Designed by and named after Arielle, it’s a new dimension. To understand why this guitar was irresistible to me, you need to hold her in your hands. The guitar is light, and smooth and agile. She sings like a bird.” Continues Brian, “Arielle is an awesome musician. She is a truly phenomenal player, with an ability to produce the most beautiful tones as well technical mastery. Of course, it is in the fingers, but I was keen to discover how she had fashioned her own instrument to achieve her sound. We collaborated in making the Arielle a new mission to guitarists everywhere - to open up a new door to excellence!” “Arielle’s playing reaches places I never knew existed,” says Brian. “I believe this guitar will do the same.” Arielle is a young woman born in the wrong generation. As a child of the new millennium, Arielle has often faced depression, versus the music boom and creativity that emerged in the Sixties and Seventies. And on a broader basis, a time even earlier where things were done by hand, with a level of craft that could not be hidden behind technology. “I project those principles inside my music,” says Arielle. "The new album takes you on a journey through the trials, tribulations, and confusion of an old-school artist in a fast-paced world. ALBUM CREDITS

www.noonchorus.com/arielle

https://smarturl.it/officialarielle

https://shop.brianmayguitars.co.uk/products/bmg-arielle.html

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“SIGN IN THE NORTHERN SKY” RESCHEDULED OCTOBER 2022 UK TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS MASON HILL & COLLATERAL

Celebrated Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have rescheduled their “Sign In The Northern Sky”October 2021 UK tour to October 2022. The rescheduled 2022 UK tour dates include Leeds Warehouse (Friday October 14), Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill (Saturday October 15) Swansea Patti Pavilion (Sunday October 16), Nottingham Rescue Rooms (Monday October 17) and London Electric Brixton (Tuesday October 18).

Tickets remain valid for all dates. Tickets for the rescheduled 2022 concerts are available from https://myticket.co.uk/artists/h-e-a-t.

The UK tour celebrates the welcome return of H.E.A.T’s original lead singer and powerhouse frontman, Kenny Leckremo.

”It’s like a shot at redemption,” says Leckremo. ”I’m thrilled to be back, and to be a part of what H.E.A.T is today. No longer just a shadow of the past, but a force into the future. The H.E.A.T legacy continues.”

“I am so excited to be back performing with my H.E.A.T brothers and can’t wait to rock out with our UK fans in October 2022,” adds Leckremo. “This tour is going to be a very special occasion for all of us. We look forward to seeing all of you on the road in 2022.”

Leckremo replaces H.E.AT’s previous lead singer, Erik Grönwall, who announced his departure from the band towards the end of 2021.

The rescheduled October 2022 UK tour follows H.E.A.T’s critically acclaimed album “H.E.A.T II” that spawned the hit singles “Rise”, “Come Clean”, “Rock Your Body”, “Dangerous Ground”and “One By One”. The album is available from – https://heat.lnk.to/Heat-II

“H.E.A.T II” is the first album to be produced entirely by the band with Jona Tee and Dave Dalone as producers. “This is what we would sound like if we made a debut album 2019, hence the title,” says Jona.

In 2019, H.E.A.T released their live album “Live at Sweden Rock Festival” featuring the band’s most popurlar songs including “Living On The Run”, “A Shot At Redemption”, and “Bastard Of Society”. Every song from this setlist is as lively and intoxicating as the next, making this a memorable show that every rock music fan will enjoy.

In 2009, H.E.A.T had a huge hit in Scandinavia with the song “1000 Miles”. That same year the band’s second album, “Freedom Rock”, was nominated as one of the Top 50 albums in 2010 by the UK’s Classic Rock Magazine. Since then, they have toured the world, blowing audiences away with their outstanding live concerts.

In a time when artists like Foreigner, Journey and Whitesnake are enjoying a timely resurgence, teenagers are re-discovering the melodic approach to hard rock. Kids are suddenly wearing their classic rock band logos on t-shirts.

H.E.A.T is the beacon of light that many say will carry this tradition into the future.
They are young, driven, energetic, and full of ideas.

H.E.A.T don’t hide their love for their classic rock heroes, but don’t try to copy it, either. They just do it, and they want to be the best at it. And they are one of the best - drawing both young and old to their mesmerising, freshly sounding, energetic classic rock and bombastic melodies.

The band plan on releasing some new material in 2022 to coincide with the rescheduled October 2022 UK tour dates.

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WILLE & THE BANDITS RESCHEDULED MARCH/APRIL 2022 UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST TROY REDFERN TICKETS - www.willeandthebandits.com "Wille & The Bandits are a blues rock powerhouse."

Wille & the Bandits are hitting the road for their 26-date tour of the UK with a brand-new album and a live show that will make the two-year wait worth every second. Every day of this touring hiatus has given the band new energy and ideas that will only serve to add to the dynamism and creativity that the band channel to their audience. Special guest on all shows is Troy Redfern. Tickets are available from www.willeandthebandits.com.

The “When the World Stood Still” tour will follow the release of the Bandit’s forthcoming highly anticipated album of the same name. The album documents a moment in time that the whole world will never forget, a time where each person on the planet has felt repercussions in one way or another.

The album was recorded in one of Britain's most iconic recording studios, Sawmills, with one of its most talented producers, John Cornfield. This coupling has, in the past, produced some of the most ground-breaking albums of the last 30 years – Stone Roses ("Fools Gold"), Oasis ("Definitely Maybe"), Supergrass ("In it for the Money"), Robert Plant ("The Fate of Nations") and Muse ("Showbiz"). Wille & the Bandits “When the World Stood Still” sits comfortably with these albums.

Wille & the Bandits are lauded for their live performance; impressive musicianship and expertly crafted song writing, delivered through an immense and immersive sound. The impact is mesmerising, the effect is transcendental. This is what keeps fans coming back for more. In addition to the lead guitar, lap steel guitar and lead vocals of Wille Edwards, the sound of the band is set to become even more well-honed, rhythmic, and dynamic with a brand-new rhythm section composed of Tom Gilkes (drums, percussion) and Harry Mackaill (bass, keyboards). To add a whole new element to the music the band now also features Hammond organ and second guitar with the multi-instrumentalist Matthew Gallagher (Hammond organ, guitar, percussion) second making up a four-piece.

“I’m very excited by the new line-up”, says an enthusiastic Wille Edwards. “Our music was starting to have layers within it that were beginning to be impossible to do justice to as a trio. With a band of multi-instrumentalists and a drummer who is technically outstanding, yet plays to what the song needs, we are able to achieve live what I thought might only be possible in the layers of a studio recording.”

Wille & the Bandits are impossible to pigeonhole. They are musically as diverse as Lady Gaga’s wardrobe. They adopt the musical essence, nostalgia, and discovery of the late 60’s and 70’s and mix rock and roll, funk, and soul to create something fresh and wholly unique.

Wille & the Bandits have toured with world-class acts: Deep Purple; twice with Status Quo; Joe Bonamassa who found Wille to be a “superb slide player”, and Warren Haynes. In 2014 they were voted in the Top Ten Bands to see at Glastonbury Festival.

They've played festivals and events including Isle of Wight, Rambln' Man Fair, Steelhouse, Peer Blues, Boardmasters, and the London Olympics. They were invited to perform at Les Paul’s own Jazz club – the world-famous Iridium venue in New York City.

The upcoming tour will feature songs from the new album; tracks that are on another level to that which the band have produced to date. Each song has been crafted with care and attention to detail, worked and reworked, filled with all the emotion and tribulations of during a time that has been strange and tragic, with moments of clarity and moments of reflection. Each of Wille’s songs tell their own stories, but there is also a cohesion between the tracks that tells a bigger story of “When the World Stood Still”.

In addition to tracks from the new album, the band will also dig into their extensive back catalogue. Fans who have followed the progression of tracks such as “Angel'' are used to witnessing the evolution of individual songs as they become ever more mesmerising; they can expect to hear tracks they have become well acquainted with morphing and altering, venturing into Pink Floyd-esque landscapes and Led Zeppelin style riffs that take the listener on a deeper musical journey.

For these shows expect original ballads that feel familiar, funky grooves to get you irresistibly moving, massive riffs to rock out to, eight-minute instrumentals that mesmerise, and real songs with melodies will enter your soul and stick with you.

WILLE & THE BANDITS

RESCHEDULED MARCH/APRIL 2022 UK TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

TROY REDFERN

TICKETS - www.willeandthebandits.com

Palladium, Bideford

Friday 4 March 2022

Old Bakery, Truro
Saturday 5 March 2022

Phoenix, Exeter
Sunday 6 March 2022

The Musician, Leicester
Wednesday 9 March 2022

The Flowerpot, Derby
Thursday 10 March 2022

The Bullingdon, Oxford
Friday 11 March 2022

Philharmonic, Liverpool
Saturday 12 March 2022

Continental, Preston
Wednesday 16 March 2022

Bodega, Nottingham
Thursday 17 March 2022

Hug & Pint, Glasgow
Friday 18 March 2022

The Cluny, Newcastle
Saturday 19 March 2022

Elsewhere, Margate
Wednesday 23 March 2022

Junction, Cambridge
Thursday 24 March 2022

The 100 Club, London
Friday 25 March 2022

Thekla, Bristol
Saturday 26 March 2022

Guildhall, Gloucester
Wednesday 30 March 2022

The Greystones, Sheffield
Thursday 31 March 2022

Town Hall, Selby
Friday 1 April 2022

The Tivoli, Buckley
Saturday 2 April 2022

The Star, Guildford
Wednesday 6 April 2022

The Robin, Bilston

Thursday 7 April 2022

Arts Centre, Bridgwater
Friday 8 April 2022

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Saturday 9 April 2022

Nightrain, Bradford
Thursday 21 April 2022

The Tivoli, Wimborne
Friday 22 April 2022

Ropetackle, Brighton
Saturday 23 April 2022

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JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES ONE-NIGHT-ONLY LIVESTREAM PAY PER VIEW EVENT AT LEGENDARY AUSTIN CITY LIMITS LIVE BROADCAST WORLDWIDE APRIL 1st 9PM ET

Joe Bonamassa is known for being “always on the road”. This time he is bringing the concert into the homes of fans around the world in an epic pay-per-view performance from the live music capital of the world – Austin, Texas.

On April 1st at 9PM ET, he will perform a specially curated set from Austin City Limits Live, alongside Late Night with David Letterman’s Anton Fig on drums and legendary bass player Steve Mackey, as a rare 3-piece Blues Rock power trio!

Live stream tickets and packages are available from www.jbonamassa.com/streaming/acl.

The live stream concert will be available “On-Demand” for 1 month after the live airing to anyone who purchases tickets. Fans who purchase the virtual live stream ticket will have the chance to watch the entire concert for repeated viewings until May 2021.

Austin is one of the first spots Joe originally performed as a three-piece, years ago at legendary Antone’s, and the city saw the rise of guitar visionary Stevie Ray Vaughan. Austin City Limits Live, known as “music’s best address,” is a national landmark and was awarded “Best New Major Concert Venue” by Pollstar when it opened.

Austin has been home to some incredible artists over the years such as B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Santana, Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, and Bonamassa himself as well as many others. ACL Live is a world-class stage to perform at and no doubt, Bonamassa will bring his incredible power to the stage, making his own mark on its history.

This event especially goes out to the fans, who via social media, have made their stamp on the evening, selecting their favourite Bonamassa tunes from his unparalleled, extensive catalogue of 24 #1 studio albums and countless productions, to create a very special set list. It will be a new and exciting celebration of some searing hits from his earliest influences as well as amazing original compositions embodying the guitar mastery that he is best known for. This highly curated set will more than delight long-time super fans as well as captivate new ones.

There are a variety of pricing levels available for fans worldwide to be a part of this special “audience.” Tickets to the livestream event starts at $30. Fans may also purchase a $44.99 package that includes a limited-edition commemorative t-shirt, or upgrade to the Deluxe package for $64.99 which also features the Ultimate Video Collection, a 1-year all pass for Bonamassa’s on-demand service which includes 17+ concert releases from Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, and Rock Candy Funk Party – available at any time on most devices.

As part of this unique concert event, fans also have the option to purchase a Commemorative VIP ticket giving them an experience they will never forget. VIP ticket holders will have their photo and name featured in the livestream credits and DVD credits as a virtual audience member.

Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Guitar World has honoured him as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist.” The two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Joe recently received his 24th #1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with the studio album “Royal Tea”, a nod to his British heroes, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.

Amidst the pandemic, Joe performed the “Royal Tea” album in entirety before its release last September at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with over 17,000 virtual tickets sold, reaching 44 different countries. The event also raised over $32,000 for Bonamassa’s Fuelling Musicians Program, presented by his non-profit Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA). Now Joe is ready to hit the stage again for an even more exciting, fan-curated experience at Austin City Limits Live. Each ticket purchase for the livestream will include a $1 donation to ‘Fueling Musicians’.
Bonamassa has been working hard to raise money for musicians affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The Fuelling Musicians program is an emergency relief fund designed to support musicians by providing immediate cash payments for essential living expenses of $1,500 to help them stay afloat and get back on the road again when it is safe. To date, they have raised over $380,000 and distributed the money to over 230 artists. In fact, they are getting checks delivered to some folks who have yet to even receive their support from the government stimulus. As someone who has spent most of his life on the road, Joe knows the clear and evident impact of the crisis on his entertainment community. For those interested in donating, visit HERE.

Bonamassa has been working hard to raise money for musicians affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The Fuelling Musicians program is an emergency relief fund designed to support musicians by providing immediate cash payments for essential living expenses of $1,500 to help them stay afloat and get back on the road again when it is safe. To date, they have raised over $380,000 and distributed the money to over 230 artists. In fact, they are getting checks delivered to some folks who have yet to even receive their support from the government stimulus. As someone who has spent most of his life on the road, Joe knows the clear and evident impact of the crisis on his entertainment community. For those interested in donating, visit HERE.

While much of the applause Bonamassa receives should be credited to his sheer talent, some part of his success needs to be attributed to Joe and his business partner for having the foresight and ability to become some of music’s savviest entrepreneurs. Bonamassa now 43, and his partner Roy Weisman have together devised a 360-degree independent business model that has survived and thrived during one of the music industry’s most uncertain eras, particularly considering the challenges created by the current pandemic.

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Swiss-based four-piece blues rock band the Ellis Manos Band will release their second album “Ambedo” on 25th June 2021 via Jazzhaus Records. The band describe their trademark well-produced sound as “a sort of rock n’ soul, rooted deep down in the blues.”

The first single “Keep It Simple”, released on Friday 9th April, refers to the one subject on the planet that certainly is not simple at all... love.

The single is available to pre-save and the album is available to pre-order HERE.

Watch the teaser video for "Keep It Simple" HERE.

In Switzerland, the Ellis Mano Band are not unlike the Wrecking Crew or the Funk Brothers. They are top-flight studio musicians and elites in the Swiss music scene. Although they spent years making music with other artists, the band members never got much time to make music of their own until now.

“We chose the album title “Ambedo” because it reflects the state of the process of recording an album,” says guitarist Edis Mano. “Ambedo” refers to the tendency both to reflect and to absorb. Musicians like us do it all the time, especially when we compose new songs and create a new album.”

"The Ellis Mano Band has a bright future ahead. If this is their debut album after collaborating for just a year, imagine what’s in store next. I look forward to that."
- Rock & Blues Muse

"The Ellis Mano Band presents a rich tapestry of universal joy and sorrow. Chris’s
voice is like Kentucky bourbon – smooth as glass but with an addictive burn. He sings
with a tense sincerity that pairs gorgeously with the lyrical ferocity of Edis’s guitar.”
- Blues Magazine NL

Every track on the new album is rich with perfectly chosen detail including Chris Ellis’s rough voice, Edis Mano’s vintage sounding guitar playing, and the tight rhythm section of drummer Nico Looser and Severin Graf (bass). The album also features Hammond B3 organ, and horns that reflect the blazing summer heat during which they were recorded. The harmonious backing vocals are reminiscent of something you would hear from Muscle Shoals Studios.

“We would get together with just a few ideas, fill it out, let it grow, work on it, with a great passion,” says Chris. “For session musicians, it was not about having just another project to play on, but it was an opportunity for us to play as a real band again. It was a great feeling to see the guys together and getting emotional from time to time playing the music.”

The album was recorded at Edis Mano’s Studio E10 with a lot of vintage gear and instruments and produced with a contemporary sound. All songs were recorded live with just a few later overdubs, including backing vocals and horns.

The album is nothing short of brilliant. With “Ambedo”, the Ellis Mano Band presents a rich tapestry of that universal joy and sorrow; the awkward moment after a one-night stand in “Breakfast”, the desperation and grief in “Long Road” and by contrast, the loud social criticism in “The Horrible Truth”.

Each track is saturated in a deep respect and understanding of American roots music, from the early blues of the American South through to the revolutionary blues and rock revolution of 1960s Britain.

Influenced by Led Zeppelin, J.J. Cale, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimi Hendrix and more recently John Mayer, the Ellis Mano Band have put their own unique stamp on the blues which has now become a shared global phenomenon.

“Ambedo” is slated for a June release, and the band hopes to follow it up with tours across Europe and North America.

“Making this music was fascinating, it was really easy to create the music and take it further,” said Chris. “It was a beautiful experience and I hope we can repeat it time and time again.”

Breaking Tour News

SAMANTHA FISH RESCHEDULED UK TOUR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022

Due to the pandemic, Samantha Fish has rescheduled her UK tour to January and February 2022. She’s also added a new date at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on Tuesday 8th February. All tickets remain valid and are available via www.alttickets.com, www.gigantic.com, www.kkssteelmill.co.uk/event-samantha-fish.php, and www.samanthafish.com.

In September 2019, the genre-bending guitarist, singer, and songwriter released her critically acclaimed album “Kill Or Be Kind” which featured two rock radio singles “Bulletproof” and “Watch It Die". Since then, Samantha’s incendiary live performances have been mesmerizing audiences around the world.

“Kill Or Be Kind” has proven to be Samantha’s breakthrough album. The edgy roots music platter was recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis and produced by three-time Grammy winner Scott Billington and mixed by two-time Grammy winner Steve Reynolds. Boasting 11 original songs ranging from the electric cigar box stomp of "Bulletproof" to the sweet Memphis R&B of "Trying Not To Fall in Love With You", the album has established Fish as a potent force in roots, Americana and rock and roll.

After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. Since then, the charismatic singer-guitarist-songwriter has earned a reputation as a rising guitar hero and powerful live performer, while releasing a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless creative spirit consistently taking her in new and exciting musical directions.

The New York Times called Fish, "An impressive blues guitarist who sings with sweet power," and "One of the genre's most promising young talents." Her hometown paper, the Kansas City Star wrote: “Samantha Fish has kicked down the door of the patriarchal blues club and displays more imagination and creativity than some blues veterans exhibit over the course of their careers."

As far as Samantha is concerned, her musical future is an open road. "I'm never going be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am," says Samantha. "But it's all the Blues for me. When Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in Blues before. You've got to keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I have to be who I am and find my best voice.”

SAMANTHA FISH

RESCHEDULED JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022 UK TOUR

TICKETS
www.gigantic.com, www.alttickets.com,
www.kkssteelmill.co.uk/event-samantha-fish.php,

www.samanthafish.com

Komedia, Bath
Sunday 30 January 2022

Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
Monday 31 January 2022

Wylam Brewery, Newcastle
Tuesday 1 February 2022

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Thursday 3 February 2022

Academy 2, Manchester
Friday 4 February 2022

Rock City, Nottingham
Saturday 5 February 2022

Tramshed, Cardiff
Sunday 6 February 2022

Chalk, Brighton
Monday 7 February 2022

NEW DATE JUST ADDED

KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
Tuesday 8 February 2022

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“JOE SATRIANI” RESCHEDULES SHAPESHIFTING UK TOUR TO MAY 2022

World-renowned guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, has rescheduled his Shapeshifting UK Tour to May 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets for his April/May 2021 UK “Shapeshifting” tour dates remain valid for the rescheduled May 2022 dates.

Tickets are available from: www.satriani.com/road and www.alttickets.com.

The rescheduled 2022 UK dates include Bexhill, De La War Pavilion (Sunday May 1), The London Palladium (Monday May 2), Manchester, Bridgewater Hall (Tuesday May 3), Glasgow, O2 Academy (Wednesday May 4), Birmingham, Symphony Hall (Friday May 6), Gateshead, Sage Hall 1 (Saturday May 7).

Satriani’s latest studio album, “Shapeshifting”, originally released April 2020 via Sony Music/Legacy Recordings, features the radio tracks “Nineteen Eighty” and “Big Distortion”.

The concert will feature tracks from the new album “Shapeshifting”, plus many of his classic fan favorites including “Surfing With The Alien”, “Always With Me, Always With You”, and “Flying In A Blue Dream”.

The 2022 touring band features celebrated drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Fogerty) bassist Bryan Beller (Aristocrats) and keyboardist Rai Thistlethwayte(Thirsty Merc) and Joe Satriani on guitar.

For two decades, the guitar virtuosohas traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. Satriani’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums, two have gone platinum and four others went gold, with 15 Grammy nominations between them. His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified gold and their second studio album debuted at #9.

Since its debut in 1996, Satriani’s G3 tourhas featured the world’s greatest guitarists (everyone from Steve Vai and Eric Johnson to Steve Lukather and Robert Fripp and John Petrucci and Uli Jon Roth) and has become a consistent concert hall sell-out attraction in the U.S., South America, Europe, Australia, and Japan. “I think part of its charm and its mojo is in the chemistry of having three top guitarists share what they do on stage,” says Satriani. “It’s fun, it’s unpredictable, it’s wild – it’s everything you could want in a show.”

Since the 2017 release of his “What Happens Next” album, Satriani, toured his G3 Guitar Extravaganza worldwide to critical acclaim, and then embarked on the Experience Hendrix US tour. Last year Satriani announced the re-release of his classic 1987 album, “Surfing With The Alien,” that featured new artwork and a bonus disc, “Stripped – the Backing Tracks,” featuring the songs with all guitar solos removed.

Photo by Richard Bolwell

Tickets for the rescheduled UK concerts are available from www.alttickets.com/joe-satriani-tickets and http://www.satriani.com/road/

HAXAN Announce 2021 Tour Dates

Following on from one of hard rock's hottest album releases of 2020, Welsh rockers Häxan have announced their long awaited UK headline tour! With special guests Mad Haven and Ashen Reach, the summer tour is set to commence on the 27th June in Newcastle, and comes to a close on the 7th August in Crumlin, Newport.

Häxan have an impressive array of live shows and festivals already under their belt including: Download Festival, Planet Rockstock, Status Quo, The Subways, Electric Size, Phil Campbell, Monsters of Rock Cruise (USA), Rock the Boat Cruise (Australia), Hard Rock Hell, and many more.

The Welsh power trio have been building their fanbase throughout the pandemic with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘White Noise’ last year. Taking the decision to release it during the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, vocalist/guitarist Sam Bolderson says, "We can't wait to get back out there after what has been an extremely challenging year for everyone. Times have changed drastically, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. A huge thank you to all those who kept us going during the darker times, all the support we received for "White Noise" and beyond. We're so pumped to finally be able to play the album live, and hope that the fans are just as hungry to hear it! See you all front and centre!"

With 'White Noise' Häxan delivered one of the best hard rock albums of 2020! Featuring the powerful lead single ‘Skeletons’, this debut showcases a carefully curated collection of songs that classic rock fans up and down the country can finally hear and see live this summer. This, combined with Mad Haven and Ashen Reach coming along for the ride, guarantees that this will be the band’s most exciting tour to date! Other bands featured on certain dates of the tour include White Raven Down, Hired Guns, Nine Miles South, Ravenbreed, and Unknown Refuge.

This is a serious line-up consisting of bands that are currently impressing fans every step of the way! Make sure you catch them at one of these shows.

Häxan Release The Girls UK Tour 2021*

27th JUNE – NEWCASTLE, Trillians Rock Bar
w/ Mad Haven & Ashen Reach FREE ENTRY

2nd JULY – LONDON, Fiddler’s Elbow w/ Mad Haven, Ashen Reach & Nine Miles South
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3uVWtql

3rd JULY – CHELTENHAM, Frog & Fiddle w/ Mad Haven, Ashen Reach & Hired Guns
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3qjbX3T

9th JULY – MANCHESTER, Gullivers w/ Mad Haven, Ashen Reach & Unknown Refuge
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3qwiEA1

16th JULY – BIRMINGHAM, Billesley Rock Club w/ Mad Haven & Ashen Reach
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2OykuTG

23rd JULY – NORWICH, B2 Venue w/ Ashen Reach & White Raven Down
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3c9bb4p

1st AUGUST – WILDFIRE FESTIVAL, Wanlockhead
Tickets: https://bit.ly/30kEwU4

7th AUGUST – CRUMLIN, The Patriot w/ Mad Haven, Ashen Reach & Ravenbreed
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3cdXLEC

* Subject to UK Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions

Connect with Häxan:

. Official Website: https://www.haxan.co.uk
. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haxanband
. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haxanband
. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TVPyDDUlrNdsW5eBzezOA
. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/haxanband

Meet Singer and TV Personality Cheryl Baker

We recently caught up with Cheryl

Cheryl Baker (born Rita Maria Crudgington; 8 March 1954) is a British television presenter and singer. She was a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. The group had 20 singles reach the UK top 60 between 1981 and 1988, including three number one hits with "Making Your Mind Up" (1981), "The Land of Make Believe" (1981) and "My Camera Never Lies" (1982). Baker left the group in 1993. She had previously represented the UK at the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest as a member of the band Co-Co.

Meet Sian Evans from the band Kosheen

Meet Sian Evans

Sian Evans’ family have a long musical history. Her mother was a singer and Sian herself began singing from an early age. Her grandfather was a composer and conducted for male voice choirs and by her teenage years she was following in his footsteps providing vocals for numerous jazz and r&b bands, as well as immersing herself in the music of female singer/songwriters like Joni Mitchell. A hip-hop enthusiast from an early age, it was perhaps inevitable that the young Sian would be caught up in the energy of the fledgling dance scene. Sian had her first encounter with drum & bass courtesy of the seminal Roughneck Ting parties. She had left home at 16 and moved to Cardiff to escape, living in squats and friends’ houses while working several jobs at once and travelling to parties and festivals all over the country.

"I always got it. I was never refused entry and I rarely had any money. I was top blagger"

Having moved through the free party scene, Sian found her musical tastes radically altered by a change in her personal life. At the height of the rave scene, in 1991, she gave birth to her son, and was forced to reassess her priorities.

"I had a baby at the height of the rave scene which obviously puts a stop to going crazy. It started me thinking a lot more about songs and the music, and at the time I also got full on into jungle"

With a strong foundation in her mother’s collection of Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell LPs, Sian began applying her combined tastes to a variety of dance music and funk/jazz projects, before retreating up a Welsh mountain to raise her little boy in a teepee.

For the next four years, Sian and her son split their time between environmental protests like Newbury and working at summer festivals. It was all she needed to give her a taste for living outdoors and so in 1996, Sian moved into a tepee on a traveller’s site in the Brechfa Forest for nine months. At night, after her son went to bed, Sian passed the time by writing songs. Despite being brought up writing poetry and listening to Welsh folk music and Joni Mitchell, it was the first time Sian had felt moved to create music. Realising her future lay with these songs – in fact, most of them went on to form the tracks on Kosheen’s debut album, ‘Resist’ – she soon moved back to Bristol to find someone to play them with.

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Official Facebook: https://fb.me/SianKosheen https://www.instagram.com/siankosheen/
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Meet the girls from JOANovARC

Exploding onto the international music scene in early 2015 with the acclaimed Planet Rock radio singles ‘Live Rock ’n’ Roll, ‘White Trash’ and play listed favourite ‘Seeds of Summer,’ JOANovARC’s status as the new ‘Queens of Rock’ rose even higher with their debut album, Ride Of Your Life released on 9th November 2016. The album was recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios and produced by Grammy winning producer Gil Norton (Foo Fighters). JOANovARC’s self-titled second album brings together a number of the band’s live favourites, including the most recent single ‘Jane’ (which won Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘Track of the Week’) and Spotify hit ‘Say Sayonara’ which achieved over 440,000 streams and featured on the Rock Running album. The band is a global phenomenon with electrifying performances on tour in Europe, Japan, The Middle East, Caribbean and the USA supporting ‘Huntress’ at The Viper Rooms in Hollywood, Los Angeles. JOANovARC were nominated for the ‘Angels of Rock’ Hard Rock Hell Award in 2017 alongside legends Girlschool & Rock Goddess.

The band was initially formed in 2004 with original line up sisters Sam and Shelley Walker, and Deborah Wildish joining later the same year. After five years as a trio, Laura Ozholl completed the line-up in 2009. In 2019 the line-up changed once more with Ellie Daymond on drums and Keira Kenworthy on bass continuing JOANovARC’s reputation for exceptional musicianship, longevity, song writing and unrelenting hard work. The new line up have a fantastic set of festivals booked for 2021 and are starting the year off with the Great British Rock & Blues Festival main stage performance after winning the Introducing Stage back in January 2020. The band are currently recording their 3rd studio album to be released in 2021.

Recent reviews

“A great album – highly recommended” Planet Mosh “Really well-crafted songs, this is a really good album” Metal Planet Music “The music is emotive and is almost tactile in the way it surrounds you, and then embraces you. In this digital age with blast beats, samples and screams this is a little island of pureness that still looks forward rather than in the rear view mirror. Joanovarc may just have produced one of the best rock albums of 2019” Devolution Magazine.

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…THE FIRE COSMIC! NEW ALBUM RELEASED AUGUST 6, 2021 NEW SINGLE – “WAITING FOR YOUR LOVE” RELEASED MAY 21, 2021

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DJ & PRESENTER JODIE WESTON AND MUSIC GURUS LANESRA RELEASE UPLIFTING HOUSE TRACK ‘STAY WITH YOU’ ON SOUTHSIDE RECORDINGS. OUT GOOD FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL.

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KING KING - FEBRUARY 2022 UK TOUR Plus Special Guests "The Damn Truth"

Celebrated Canadian rock’n’roll band The Damn Truth are pleased to announce they will be special guests on King King’s February 2022 UK Tour. Tickets are available from www.kingking.co.uk. The nine-date tour starts at Grand Opera House in York on February 10,

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BLUES ROCK STAR SET TO RELEASE GROUNDBREAKING LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM NASHVILLE’S LANDMARK VENUE

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NEW SINGLE – “INSIDE & OUTSIDE” RELEASED FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2021

ARIELLE ANNOUNCES LIVE STREAMING SESSIONS MAY 13, JUNE 17, JULY 22, AUGUST 2021 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.noonchorus.com/arielle

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“SIGN IN THE NORTHERN SKY” RESCHEDULED OCTOBER 2022 UK TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS MASON HILL & COLLATERAL

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WILLE & THE BANDITS RESCHEDULED MARCH/APRIL 2022 UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST TROY REDFERN TICKETS - www.willeandthebandits.com "Wille & The Bandits are a blues rock powerhouse."

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JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES ONE-NIGHT-ONLY LIVESTREAM PAY PER VIEW EVENT AT LEGENDARY AUSTIN CITY LIMITS LIVE BROADCAST WORLDWIDE APRIL 1st 9PM ET

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SAMANTHA FISH RESCHEDULED UK TOUR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022

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“JOE SATRIANI” RESCHEDULES SHAPESHIFTING UK TOUR TO MAY 2022

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