Amongst many in no particular order; Tom Paxton, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, The Decemberists, Elliot Smith, James Taylor, Bob Eaglesham, Mississippi John Hurt, The Corries, Devendra Banhart, Belle and Sebastian, Leonard Cohen, Simon and Garfunkle, Kasabian, Pentangle, Dr Hook, Grizzly Bear, Woody Guthrie, Peatbog Faeries, Neil Young, The Who, The Stones, Eliza Carthy, If you can get hold of a record called 'Don't Panic' by Pete Scott thats pretty ace, Ben Folds, Beta Band, Lindisfarne, Bobby Eaglesham, The Corries, Stefan Grossman, Doc Watson, Viking Moses, The Sky Green Leopards, JSD Band, Ben Holland, Voice of the Seven Woods, Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, Love, Marissa Nadler, David Bowie, erm, anything really...suppose it just depends on how I'm feeling.
I love to sing and to play my guitar and to write songs. I'd like to do these three things all the time but unfortunately I have to spend 37.5 hours of my time every week working for "the man".
I like to fingerpick and to listen to the rhythms and patterns in words. I like to rhyme and I dig any kind of music that gives me a funny feeling inside. I'm probably a little bit too deep for my own good but I'm quite stoical about that.
I made an album and I called it "No Ball Games" if you give me some money then I'll give you a copy. I've got a few other musical projects going on at the moment, but these are secret for the moment so hush.
Let me know what you think of my tunes, be honest now, I can take it.
The Star and Shadow market on the 13th July sees 15 new stalls, with goodies on offer from the from the likes of Thrifty Beatnik - mens vintage clothing, vinyl from Alan Edge, Black Flame Books Artwork by illustrator Sarah Miskelly, Funky handmade jewellery by Polkadot Lilly and loads more.
We also have DJ Vibration Obscure doing a set from 1pm and the bar will be open all day for hot and cold drinks.
On from 11am -4pm come down for a friendly atmosphere and some fantastic goodies to get your mitts on. Located at the top of Ouseburn Valley opposite the Tanners Pub, only 6 mins walk from the city centre.
BALTIC Marketplace Sunday 1 June 2008 10.00-18.00 FREE BALTIC is proud to present Marketplace - a one-off summer market of original art and crafts from some of the best creativity in the region.
Market stalls will be pitched in our riverside space above BALTIC Shop from 10.00-18.00. There will also be BBQ food and drinks will be on sale from 12.00-16. 00 which you’ll be able to enjoy on our external terrace (if our Northern British summertime plays fair)
You were up very late, young lady. I hope it was a good night.
Mr P was in the country earlier in the year. I couldn't make it. I had exams. Tried to get my parents to go but they are a bit slow to react. They should've booked the tickets in 1968, stuck 'em on the fridge. Did you get to see him? I just love his new version of 'Lyndon Johnson told the Nation'. It's perfect.
Aww, that did make me feel better! It's weirdly comforting to know that there are people thinking about me 9,500 miles away. And all the mother flippin' gangsta rappers most certainly drink tea.
well it's okay. I am on super strong painkillers which has not been as fun as I thought it might be, and that drinking on such things is a very BAD idea. we should be poorly together, I have had Ben over and he is ill too, it must be something in the water. x
“ It is a joyful noise that leaves genres completely redundant.” Q MAGAZINE
“a rough-hewn, psychedelic-pastoral gem…” THE INDEPENDENT
“This is the kind of music to bring on the rapture..” THE STOOL PIGEON
“Akron tracks are a revelation.” UNCUT
“It would take a cold heart not to be moved by the psychedelia tinged rock 'n' roll pleasures of these performances.” THE WIRE
"Akron/family are...now roaming all over a wide, open space where antique folk balladry, primal drone and explosive improvisation meet and melt in a woodland psychedelia that answers an age-old musical question: What if Pink Floyd gave birth to Ummagumma in The Band's basement at Big Pink?" - Rolling Stone
For those of you who have seen my simpering, slavishly devotional Akron/Family blurbs and press releases in the past, wherein I make ridiculous claims about them (which I happen to believe!), it should come as no surprise when I reiterate they are one of the best bands on the planet. I dont recall seeing such fantastic live shows ever, except maybe Pere Ubu at the Whiskey in LA circa 1978 or Ummagumma-era Pink Floyd circa 1968/9. Take those unrelated reference points and mix in The Beatles, Chicago Art Ensemble, CCR, The Grateful Dead, The Hollies, The Butthole Surfers, Led Zeppelin, and you might get a notion - probably not. Anyway, thier new record, 'Love Is Simple' (Young God Records) comes the closest to bridging the gap between the chaos, rock action, tribal bongo-banging and sentimental sing-alongs of their live shows and the necessarily more cerebral, or at least worked-over and layered process of recording in the studio
Diane Cluck @ The Retreat (Side entrance, St Vincent de Paul Society, Newbridge Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 2TQ) Sat 1st Sept. 8pm. £6.
This is a small intimate show, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Diane Cluck is a New York-based singer-songwriter affiliated with the Anti-folk scene centered around open mic nights at the Sidewalk Cafe. She has recorded five albums since 2001. Her music is more sophisticated than many artists' of the genre, played using acoustic guitar, piano, organ and xylophone. Her influences are specific: Kate Bush, Chopin (when she used to play classical) and early twentieth century composer Erik Satie. She appreciates his very beautiful minimalist piano stuff, works that he is most famous for and are among her favorites. She is lately occupied in creating "skeletons," of songs, songs that are actually capable of standing up and walking around with as little adornment as possible. Her current body of work she considers very wordy: lots of words and too many notes. Diane's album 'Oh Vanille / ova nil' ended up #2 underground album of the year in Mojo magazine 2005. She has collaborated with both Jeffrey Lewis and Herman Düne in the past. Barry Bliss and Beth Jeans Houghton support.
swap is good. I cant do any gigs until I get the next album done. I'm doing a show at the Lit and Phil wed oct 10th.hopefully it will be out by then. you can have two for one!Pete
Hi Lucy I love your songs and I agree with you about the strumming thing.Thanks for the nice things you said about Don't Panic. My latest album isn't too bad. I'll send you one if you like. I've just started another one. I'm coming to see you live and I will bring people with me. Who is Andrew? Regards Pete
Hey Lucy. It is so nice to hear from you. I see you have some brand new tunes up. I am blown away by each of them. And I really love "Crap Boyfriend Song". I think you said that quite eloquently, and there is no doubt how you felt when you wrote that, huh? I loved it. I certainly know that feeling. Anyway, I love your voice, your picking and your songs. Thanks again for writing.
Cosmos Promotions and The Butterfly Cabinet presents The Butterfly Cabinet All-dayer ‘A musical extravaganza encompassing the best international Acoustic Folk Pop and Acid Fried Pych Rock’ Sat 11th Aug 07 @ The Cluny, Newcastle, 2pm – 1am £9.50adv Box Office 0191 2304474 ticketweb.com
Dead Meadow’s (US) play an unusual blend of flawless Hendrix/Sabbath riffage, dreamy psych, heavy undulating rhythms, dirty blues-rock, and environmental jams, with eerie high-pitched vocals. www.myspace.com/deadmeadow
P.G. Six (Pat Gruber) (US) was a former member of the influential Tower Recordings. With his new album ‘Slightly Sorry’ P.G. Six moves beyond current folk trends into more nuanced and soulful rock terrain that recalls Dylan and the Band, Al Green and the electric force of Neil Young and Crazy Horse. www.myspace.com/pgsixband
Voice of the Seven Woods (UK) is the extraordinary project of 25 year old multi-instrumentalist Rick Tomlinson, and has existed as anything between a solo and five piece line-up both in the studio and on the live stage. Prolific and unpredictable, there is a 'debut' Voice of the Seven Woods album out this August! www.myspace.com/voiceofthesevenwoods
Arboretum’s (US) new album, "Rites of Uncovering" features the band at their most visceral, graceful, and psychedelic. Members of Arbouretum have played in the Bonnie 'prince' Billy band, Stars of the Dogon, Cass McCombs' band, and quite a few others. www.myspace.com/arbouretum
Booger Red (UK) play great slabs of psychedelic, bad-trip-folk-rock that sound like Jim Morrison wrestling with Lou Reed while The Incredible String Band tune up in the background! The Booger Red band played wi
Thanks Lucy for adding me. What a beautiful voice. I saw in the band members section where you said "Well, you see, there's just me". Well, Lucy, that's just all you need. All the best.
