Northeast Music Guide

Bringing The Best Music To Newcastle RFTK Promotions November 5th – Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate) + The King Lot + Rusted Hero @ Think Tank November 14th – Cherie Currie + The Last Great Dreamers + Scream of Sirens @ Globe November 20th - The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing + Andrew O'Neill @ Think Tank November 21st – Devilish Presley + Death Party + 13 Candles @ Globe November 26th - Dorje @ Think Tank 2016 February 12th - Faderhead + Dreams Divide @ Cluny February 19th  - CJ Wildheart @ Think Tank March 5th  - Tragedy @ Cluny Tickets for all are available from www.seetickets.com , www.wegottickets.com , Reflex Records.  Cluny shows are available from the bar.

Jack's Mates Films Announces Opening of  "M.A.D: Murder at Dawn" Newcastle, UK - Jack's Mates Films are proud to announce the opening of "MAD: Murder at Dawn", a Halloween drama starring Jamie McKay, Dennis Baer, Martin Smith and Carl Walker, and making his debut at directing is actor Martin Owens-Cairns. M.A.D: Murder at Dawn is the story of David (Jamie McKay), a college student, who attends a pre-halloween party with friends. At the party Jon (Carl Walker) notices his girlfriend dancing with another man, Mike (Martin Owens-Cairns), his college friend, and becomes insanely jealous. He follows them upstairs where he finds them  embracing. Furious at the sight he threatens Mike with murder. The next day Mike is found dead. David accuses Jon of said Murder but was it really him? Or was Mike a wanted man? It is up to DCI Rogers (Dennis Baer) and DS Boone (Martin Smith) to work that out. Jamie McKay stars in this movie, as his debut perform...

Tom Robinson Releases ‘Only The Now’ New Album Out October 16 th Featuring John Grant, Nadine Shah, Billy Bragg and Many More Inspired by the new music he has heard through his 6 Music shows, Tom Robinson has returned with his first new album in twenty years ' Only The Now ' a record made with award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist  Gerry Diver  and released on his own Castaway Northwest Recordings. ‘After my second child was born in 1997 I took a break from recording and did more radio work’ says Tom. ‘Both my kids are now grown up now, I've turned 65, the decks are clear, and my musical tastes have changed enormously since working at 6 Music. I've finally met the right producer for all the songs I've had on a backburner for the last 15 years, and the record has exceeded my wildest expectations. Gerry creates the kind of fresh, adventurous noises I actually enjoy listening to - and playing on the radio - in 2015.’ Guest appearing ...

Tom Robinson Interview New Album: Only The Now Jo: So, First of all let’s talk about this new album, Only The Now . TR: Yeah have you had a chance to hear it yet? JO: I’ve had a quick listen through and I love Mighty Sword of Justice . TR OK, Cool JO: You’ve obviously got a whole new set of axes to grind with this album? TR: No not really, there are only a couple of songs on there that are overtly political but they seem to be the ones that other journalists write about. Also they are the ones that live, seem to get the audience going, get the biggest reaction, because they connect with people’s lives. JO: Yes definitely TR: I’d say its an album of things I’m passionate about but not all of it involves tubthumping and banging a drum. JO: The song you had out in the summer was quite a powerful one. TR. Yes that was Don’t Jump Don’t fall , in support of the anti-suicide charity CALM. Because I know first hand that young men in their teens and twenties are at re...

Troy Slater is Working Round The Clock to  Create Masterpieces on People's Skin Since rediscovering his talent for tattooing, Troy Slater has gone from strength to strength in his expertise in the craft. He works at Immortal Arts Studio in Carlisle and has a strong background in fine and graphic art. Lion The past few months have been non-stop for Troy as people see his work and want something of that quality for their own corporal canvas. Troy is a unique artists and can create commissioned pieces. This post, however is about his tattoo work. We'll be back with another post about his wall-mountable art. Gothic  George and The Dragon More of Troy's work can be seen on his Facebook page and you can contact him regarding your own tattoo (or art) requirements through there.

Prog rock pioneer Steve Hackett has announced the release Premonitions  - The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 A comprehensive reissue project that includes his first 6 albums on the Charisma label, includes a wealth of previously unavailable recordings as well as remixes by Steven Wilson.  ‘Premonitions’ is released on 16th October by Universal Music Catalogue/Virgin.  Premonitions comes in a Super Deluxe box set featuring a total of 135 songs on 10 CDs and 4 DVDs (5.1 mixes), plus an extensive booklet; included in this version are 67 previously unreleased recordings between old and new tracks, live and remixes.   Tour Trailer “I'm pleased that Steven Wilson has done several new mixes in both surround and stereo” - Hackett has declared – “The box set will also contain a number of live shows from the era. I've enjoyed being involved with this comprehensive trip down memory lane. There's also a substantial booklet containing a lot of background ...

A Mini Rock Festival Think Tank had a crowd ready for a night of blistering rock, and it started with local band Blackout Hotel. Their motoring, 90s style rock was supplemented by a cheeky chappie stage style and assorted biscuits. Come Out Fighting was epic rock with Psychedelic Furs edge. Something about this band i really love, is their interaction with the audience, a great opener.  Blackout Hotel Next up were Edenthorn (also local) playing hard melodic rock with a nod toward Soundgarden and Dio. Tight 4 piece. They played their upcoming single (possible called There's A Place? ) and have a penchant for changing the time signatures around. Their metal waltz Life and Death was a stand-out track for me. Edenthorn The Raven Age put on very polished headbanging performance which bodes well for their tour supporting Iron Maiden. The powerchord was reborn in Into The Shadows. It is hard not to join in the mosh with this band. A very polished performance right d...