Northeast Music Guide

SKINNY LISTER  STAKE THEIR CLAIM FOR CHRISTMAS SONG OF 2017 WITH EPIC NEW TRACK ‘CHRISTMAS CALLS’ 'THE DEVIL, THE HEART & THE FIGHT' DELUXE EDITION  A 2 CD RELEASE WITH EXTRA TRACKS INCLUDING NEW SONGS & MORE  DOUBLE TROUBLE TOUR w/ BEANS ON TOAST THIS NOV / DEC Folk Punk heroes, Skinny Lister have wrapped up an extra special present for their fans and listeners everywhere this year ahead of their imminent Double Trouble Tour with Beans on Toast. ‘Christmas Calls’ is an epic new Christmas anthem which harks back to The Pogues all time classic, ‘Fairy Tale of New York’ while retaining an authentic Skinny Lister vibe. ‘Christmas Calls’ is arguably the most epic sounding record the band have produced to date. While on tour with Dropkick Murphy’s earlier in 2017, the band shot and self-directed the accompanying video to Christmas Call’s which sees them trek across the scenic snow dusted hills of Austria and Germany. Shot on 1970’s Super...

Winter Food and Craft Fair  at Gateshead Rugby Club ,  5th and 6th December "CHANGE OF VENUE - due to advice we have received from our marquee provider about the safety of the marquee in strong winds forecast for Saturday we have changed the venue of the event. It will now be held at the Dryden Centre, Evistones Road NE9 5UR . This is just around the corner from the Rugby Club and has its own car park. " "Our first Winter Food & Craft Fair will be on Saturday 5th & 6th December and is held at Gateshead Rugby Club. The event will be held in both the rugby club hall and a heated marquee, with over 70 stallholders confirmed, each day,  with a wide variety of wonderful gift items including north east themed products, personalised artwork & Christmas products, real Christmas trees and locally sourced food products.  Planning is coming along very nicely with a full programme of entertainment for the Saturday and Sunday this incl...

A Smoove and Funky Start to Christmas The last weekend before Christmas and what better way to let your hair down, especially if you are one of the lucky ones who is now off until 2015. DJ Tom McVicar warmed up the crowd with some soulful funky beats before local lads Smoove and Turrell took to the stage. And when S&T took their places the whole venue was packed to the rafters. It was definitely a party vibe at The Riverside and got down to business straight away with Don’t Go.   Front man, John Turrell even mentioned the derby day score of the football but this crowd was all about the music. Hands were going up throughout and people just kept dancing. It’s actually quite surprising to know that they were actually playing their fourth straight night with no break, as their energy was 110%.  They played Glasgow and then two sell out nights at Newcastle’s Hoochie Coochie before taking to The Riverside. Some, like me, are very new to the sounds of Smoov...

Got the mother-in-law coming round this Christmas? Is your home going to be some kind of festive "Dragon's Den?" Available on Bandcamp as MP3 or limited edition CD on 5th December Forced to face 20 questions by your partner's disapproving mum? Peculiar Disco Moves release  When Your Mother Goes Home , an addictive hook-littered pop rollercoaster to provide a light-hearted anecdote to this very situation that has haunted mankind since the dawn of time. The single will be available to purchase via  Peculiar Disco Moves' bandcamp page  and will be supported by a special launch event at  Newcastle's Castle Keep and the Bridge Hotel on Friday 21st November. A very appropriate and yet surprising video is being prepared for your enjoyment right now.  We'll be in touch when it's ready to view. When Your Mother Goes Home  is simple in sentiment, based on young love struggling to blossom because of a mother's refusal to accept her daughter...

The Suggestibles Christmas Pantso Northern Stage 12/12/13 A panto, with a charming prince, a king, a helpful character that narrates the story, woodland animals, ugly sisters and an oppressed beautiful girl looking for love. Add to this a troupe of improvisational comics and an audience all too willing to provide material to make the story much less traditional, and you’re in for a good night out. The prince and the lonely girl had hands for feet, for example, the woodland creatures had varying levels of Tourette’s and the story took place in the magical land of Gonnoria . The thing about these productions is that the story, whilst having the familiar framework, is never going to be the same twice. The songs are made up on the spot, and range from the daft to the ridiculous. The sudden pressure to create a song from a silly situation caused many a funny moment. The ability of these actors to think on their feet (or imaginary second set of hands) is remarkable, as is t...

Artist Pam Vardy cordially invites you and your guests to her Christmas 2013 Open Days Sunday -   15 th  December - 12 – 4 p.m. (above dates don’t suit? please contact us for an alternative viewing) “Simonside Snowflakes”                                                                                     Mulled wine, mince pies, log fire in the atmospheric setting of a medieval  pele tower Pam’s paintings, prints and cards, art & painting workshop gift vouchers. at The Old Vicarage (Pele House), Middle Rd., Shilbottle, Nr. Alnwick,, NE66...

Dark Woods, Deep Snow – A Grimm Tale For Christmas Northern Stage 7 th December 2013. Once Upon A Time…the woods were dark and the snow was deep. There lived a pig (Rebecca Wilkie) who said no lines but got the bulk of the laugh out loud moments. The annual Christmas production for the over 7s, directed by the Northern Stage’s Artistic Director Lorne Campbell, takes full advantage of the very wide stage. The set is filled with trees and the Harmoniser, which pulls stories together. As the audience enter a number of crows move slowly around as the Old Woman (Joanna Holden) entertains using a walkway which extends the stage to the rear of the auditorium. Luka (Assad Zaman) kicks off proceedings with a monologue about his story and how he was once lost in the dark woods. Eventually we are joined by Mila (Helen Goalen) and Lily (Abbi Greenland, both of Rash Dash fame) who are trying to piece together stories when Johann (Gary Kitching) lands in the harmoniser. The harmoni...

Christmas is Nigh! Theatre is still firmly in the realms of panto and musicians are kindly donating their talents to charity. It’s getting pretty close to Christmas. Exciting Developments on Youtube-Remember "The Tube"  Some enterprising folk are working hard to bring the atmosphere and ethos of The Tube back to the northeast. There'll be new music, local bands, and entertaining chat. They are currently based on Youtube and Facebook  and need as many followers and supporters as possible. Get watching and commenting and keep an eye on The Garage-Live project!                                                                        The Garage Right, on to the events.... Theatre Until 5 th January The Little Detective Agency and the Case of the Festive Thief at  No...