Northeast Music Guide

It’s the snazzy new must-have, like a suddenly-fashionable uncle’s jumper, or a recyclable cup of skinny chai latte - without further ado, freshly packaged from the conveyor belt this morning, please be upstanding for: Hot Off The Press EP Available on Bandcamp as MP3 or limited edition CD on 30th April Peculiar Disco Moves leave no stone unturned in their quest for pop’s crown of idiosyncrasy, with the release of ‘Hot Off The Press’, a foray into the world of lost identity, fallen heroes and where-are-they-now’s. The EP will be available to purchase via Peculiar Disco Moves' Bandcamp page. The launch gig is yet to be organised but the band have been asked to play Stockton Calling festival on the 4th April. Breaking News has had airplay on BBC Tees by Bob Fischer and from Nick Roberts with a session at BBC Newcastle. There will be a special promotional video for lead track Breaking News, so the band ask you to keep your eyes peeled and your mind open... The overriding t...

Gateshead Beer & Music Festival   -based at Gateshead Rugby club in Low fell, is now in it's 6th year and runs from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May 2015. What initially started off as a small festival has quickly grown into one of the largest of its kind in the north of England and is now a must on the local festival calendar.   Andy Bourn said " We have a varied music programme over the 3 days of the festival! We always ensure the bill is an eclectic mix covering all genres of music to suit all tastes"   After a barnstorming debut last year, we are excited to announce that local boys and national Soul & Funk sensations Smoove & Turrell are back to headline the opening night of this year’s festival. In their short time together the boys have gathered national acclaim for their brand of music .  Festival highlights include Kendal Calling, Glastonbury and 6Music’s homecoming gig for long time S&T supporter Craig Charles in Liverpoo...

 Acoustic Circus  Open Mic and Buskers' Nights Keeping live music live, and encouraging a canny night out with or without the beers, Simma puts on a few nights a week where you can just chill with some great local musicians, or indeed perform yourself. Mondays:  the acoustic session at the Dun Cow in Sunderland , next to the Empire on High Street West. All welcome, and 8.30 onwards in a fine pub with an excellent selection of ales. Wednesdays: at Bar 28, the new acoustic night at this award winning venue. Open mic slots are usually available. Contact Simma.singer@gmail.com if you'd like to play. Thursdays : watch out for news of a monthly open mic night in Gateshead at the Staiths Cafe bar ..admire the wooden staiths and the wading birds and listen to some great music. Sounds good to me. First date 7th May. They do yummy food too. Saturday : An evening of music in the sublime surroundings of   Nancy's Bordello . Sunday Afternoon at the Central , ...

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Smiles all Round The sold-out Tyne Theatre was treated to a show with several acts providing laughs and entertainment for everyone young and old. Hosted by Theatre Royal panto stars Danny Adams and Clive Webb (whom I remember in Tiswas), the show included Nick Celino who, I found out was in the Britain's Got Talent competition, and is now signed to the American Silver Scream label. Not bad for a wee lad from Heaton, with massive hair and a large voice.  The "Frozen Sisters" and the choirs from St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and from St Aloysius Primary Federation, provided some Disney-themed music from that film, what's it called? Comedy came from Lee Ridley the "Lost Voice Guy", a man not afraid to laugh in the face of his physical difficulties with cerebral palsy and with the nerve to stand in front of a big crowd and use an iPad to make them laugh with observational comedy and  his synthesised voice.  The Twisting Ducks Theatre company...

Steve Hackett - Wolflight Trailer  Released  12 th  FEBRUARY 2015 Music pioneer  Steve Hackett  recently announced the release of his  new solo album Wolflight .   According to the man himself, this “ wild pack of tracks – starting with a wolf cry – will be unleashed on the unsuspecting  on 30th March 2015 .” A teaser trailer for the album, featuring the first exciting snippets of new music plus some insight from Steve himself, can be viewed here:  http://youtu.be/DxyAU_MfgvA From a plaintive wolf cry to Steve embracing real wolves (see sleeve below), exploring dark caverns, ancient ruins and tropical lagoons, primal energy is at the root of this album as a springboard to an exotic and exciting adventure. The album will be released on the following formats: Special edition CD+Blu-ray Mediabook incl. 5.1 mix, interviews & two bonus tracks Standard CD jewelcase 2LP Gatefold vinyl Digital download ...

BLYTH COMEDY NIGHT WILL BE A REAL LAUGH A BLYTH RESIDENT is hoping the sound of laughter will help breathe new life into his local community. Gavin Humphries and his brother, stand-up comic Kai Humphries, have launched a new comedy night at Newsham Side-Club on Winship Street. Punch-Drunk Comedy aims to bring the world's best stand-up talent to Northumberland, with future line-ups featuring the likes of Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Phil Nichol, local legend Gavin Webster and Jason Cook, creator of the BBC Two sitcom Hebburn. But more importantly, the Blyth brothers hope the night will help bring their local community back together - if only for once a month. "In an age when we spend more time than ever before behind a keyboard, we want to bring the community spirit back to Blyth," Gavin explained. "The bars, pubs and clubs in the area are steadily disappearing from the social map, but the requirement for us to enjoy each other's company is n...