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Miranda Sykes
Jazz / Acoustic / Folk




United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/27/2009
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Member Since5/5/2007
Band Websitewww.mirandasykes.com
Record LabelHands On Music
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 11 2009 8:00P
Corn Exchange 01234 269519
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Town Hall 0121 780 3333
Nov 13 2009 7:30P
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre 01785 254650
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Alington Hall 01743 281281
Nov 15 2009 7:30P
National Centre for Early Music Tickets on sale 1st Sept / www.ncem.co.uk
Nov 15 2009 7:30P
National Centre for Early Music Tickets on sale 1st Sept / www.ncem.co.uk
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Theatre Royal 01962 84040
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Gloucester Guildhall 01452 503050 **TICKETS SELLING FAST**
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Huntingdon Hall 01905 611427
Nov 21 2009 7:30P
Assembly Rooms 01332 255800
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
The Maze 01159 475650 **OVER 16’S ONLY**
Nov 26 2009 7:30P
Reading Concert Hall 01189 606060
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
St Nicholas Centre 01473 258070
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
The Junction 01223 511511
Nov 29 2009 7:30P
The Assembly House www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
The Great Hall 01392 263518 **OVER 14’S ONLY**
Dec 4 2009 7:30P
Hall for Cornwall TICKETS ON SALE MID-AUGUST www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

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   About Miranda Sykes
Renowned for her rich, spine tingling vocals and as a strident yet sensitive double bass player it is another busy year for musical chameleon Miranda Sykes. Although touring with Show of Hands in Germany and throughout the UK this autumn, Miranda remains involved in a number of other musical projects. Since the tender age of nine, Miranda has been playing the double bass. Although classically trained, she has experimented with other genres, including rock and country music. Folk music eventually lured her back to her roots at the age of twenty, inspiring her to tour Europe and America with folk rock band ‘Pressgang’. She continues to build a solo repertoire of contemporary and narrative songs, which recently have shown influences from her love of Jazz. Miranda is increasingly in demand both as a double bassist and singer. She has worked with Robb Johnson, Firebrand, Steafan Hannigan, Leon Rosselson, Bill Jones, Roger Wilson, Alan Burke, Kirsty McGee, Phil Beer and Little Johnny England. Miranda has committed to touring with Show of Hands throughout 2009.

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Merlin

Merlin



Nov 1 2009 8:23 PM

Show Of Hands Album 'Arrogance Ignorance & Greed; is this weeks album of the week on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 4th November 2009. Live on air; on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT.  Probably the most eclectic mix of music currently on air.  The full play list is now up on my blog.
To listen live follow the link @ www.soundartradio.org.uk

We look forward to your company.
 
Merlin
Merlin

Merlin



Nov 1 2009 8:20 PM

Show Of Hands tracks 'Arrogance Ignorance & Greed; The Keys Of Canterbury; & The Napoli' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 4th November 2009. Live on air; on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT.  Probably the most eclectic mix of music currently on air.  The full play list is now up on my blog.
To listen live follow the link @ www.soundartradio.org.uk

We look forward to your company.
 
Merlin
Colin Bertram - Off The Beaten Tracks

Colin Bertram - Off The Beaten Tracks



Oct 29 2009 11:07 AM

Fab gig in Lancaster on Sunday night. I'd never thought of using rosin as a hair gel substitute. ;o)

Are Steve and Phil not letting you sing one of your own songs any more on SoH tours? Shame on them!

There's a review of the gig (by yours truly) at The Lunecy Review

Colin x

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Sep 27 2009 8:15 AM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Sara

Sara



Jun 9 2009 6:13 PM

Hope you are ok today and are having a great day whatever you are up to.  I have had a really hectic day.  Too much to do and too little time to do it.  XXX
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jun 9 2009 10:29 AM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
The Mountain King

The Mountain King



May 22 2009 8:04 PM

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Xoo

Xoo



May 11 2009 11:43 AM

Great performance at the Bloomsbury last night.
Richard

Richard



Apr 27 2009 9:01 PM

Excellent gig last night Miranda with show of Hands @ Albemarle Music Centre in Hull.
You give their music that extra warmth (0:
Rob

Rob



Apr 19 2009 11:07 PM

Lovely to see you tonight at Salford with Phil and Steve. It was a superb gig.
We hope you enjoy the chocs with your coffee!
Thors / Horst Boesing

Thors / Horst Boesing



Apr 15 2009 5:57 AM


This is your concert in Oldenburg 2009.
Thanx for add! Horst

The Mountain King

The Mountain King



Mar 17 2009 12:40 PM

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BB BlackDog

BB BlackDog



Mar 5 2009 10:24 AM

Hi
Hows it going ?
Been way to long.
Love Dale
Our latest promo Video.

A Rosie montage from our last tour, to one of the new songs

"No One" Album Click below to buy.
BB BlackDog - No. One
Cyril

Cyril



Mar 2 2009 1:16 PM

Thank you for friendship and adding me :)
Cyril
Merlin

Merlin



Feb 21 2009 9:10 PM

Miranda Sykes Band track 'Only One Way' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments Wednesday 25th February 2009; 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.

To listen live follow the link @ www. soundartradio. org. uk

We look forward to your company.

Merlin
ROMANÉS

ROMANÉS



Jan 25 2009 12:24 PM

Thank you very much!

All the best,

The Ensemble ROMANÉS
Richard

Richard



Jan 23 2009 9:03 PM

Best Wishes For 2009 Miranda. xx
Graham

Graham Steel



Jan 6 2009 10:31 AM

Hi Miranda
Happy New Year!!!
Graham
Bonita

Bonita



Jan 1 2009 8:29 PM

Hi Miranda, I just wanted to wish you a very Happy 2009
Bonita xx
The Mountain King

The Mountain King



Dec 30 2008 10:12 AM

Hi there Miranda! Just popping in from Norway to wish you a great new year!!! Hugs!
Bonita

Bonita



Dec 25 2008 9:33 PM

Hi Miranda, I hope you're having a lovely Christmas
Love and best wishes
Bonita xx
JJ

JJ



Dec 21 2008 11:51 PM

Olde Skjuell Júl

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Blessings for Yule and Solstice Miranda! May the hollydays be filled with music (and good bass rhythms)

Adrian Brown - Photographer

Adrian Brown



Dec 5 2008 2:55 PM

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the gig at the Wulfrun hall in Wolverhampton. I was the photographer having a great time trying to negotiate the tiny pit space in front of the stage. Your voice was amazing! I got some great images that night too so thanks. You have a new fan!


Head Of Light Entertainment

Head Of Light Entertainment



Dec 1 2008 5:21 PM

Bliss...absolutely!
Moonchilde

Mags Phelan



Nov 23 2008 3:41 AM

Me again... Loved your version of Sweetpea tonight, at Plymouth.
Any chance it might appear on one of your recordings (if it hasn't already)?
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