About me: This is a call for all artists and local groups
who want to make a difference in 2008 for
A CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE MILLIONS
AND NOT THE MILLIONAIRES.
Who I'd like to meet: Liverpool will be Capital of Culture in 2008, but the event has become the product of spin-doctors and marketing entrepreneurs, much controversy has surrounded attempts to organise blockbuster events with expensive entrance fees, Declarations of this big names and that celebrity have been the hallmark and emphasis of the (dis)organisers, A lot has been made of the musical heritage and the great showbiz names that adorn the history of the city, Whilst music has contributed to the cultural life of the city we can say with certainty that the city was not built on rock and roll, What is noticeable by its absence is any profile given to the role of the Labour Movement and community organisations in the development of the city, The struggle for housing, health care, an end to casual work, stable employment, decent wages and conditions, a Health Service, an end to sectarianism: all of these were fought for and won by organised labor.
The great shipbuilding and maritime industry gave employment to hundreds of thousands by fuelling growth of transport, construction, engineering, printing, the railway and so was a key factor in the development of Liverpool as a great city, Historic landmarks of the last century included the great transport strike of 1911 for trade unions recognition and decent wages, gunboats were sent to the Mersey by home secretary Winston Churchill who 'smelt revolution in the air.' The legendary solidarity of the Liverpool working class was again displayed by a towering level of support for the 1926 General Strike called to defend the miners who were threatened with wage cuts and longer hours. During the two world wars the bulk of imports and exports passed through the Liverpool docks which author Herman Melville described as being 'as timeless as the pyramids'
Agreat socialist once said that culture could be defined as the superiority of humankind over nature. The pressure of organised labour has been a constant factor in demanding an improvement in working people's living standards. with child poverty still at an unacceptable levels and deplorable housing still a feature of many people's lives, much remains to be done before the title City of Culture becomes a reality for thousands of Liverpool citizens.
As you may know from bulletins or seeing us about or one of us telling you, its our first gig ever on 5th of July! Its at O2 academy Liverpool with The Luchagors (featuring Amy Dumas/Lita of wrestling fame and the drummer from Dope and Wednesday 13). Also playing are Zuprowski Connection and the returning Ogun!
Below is our flyer with the details. hope that if you're in the area you can make it! and if not we'll try get some footage for you!
Like the flyer says £7 in advance but just £5 from us but that will run out so get in touch!
Hey hey....u might have got a message too from my band page so apologise if so! but as ur on this page, hope u dont mind and if so just delete the comment! anyway as u may know(thru bulletins texts flyers etc) the bands new e.p. Violence is Golden is out next monday! and would great if u could be part of it!
So get down to the Krazyhouse, Liverpool on saturday 29th november for playback, giveaways and lots of other stuff goin on including 'The Sexy Seven Girls' in attendance (www. myspace. com/thesexysevengirls)
obviously if you're not in the area its going to be difficult....but still want to let you know that on the monday 1st december the cd will be available to buy....there'll be paypal options and hopefully itunes and more so keep a look out! Contact me on here or jonnyboyevil@hotmail.com if you need any more info
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