LATEST NEWS New John Miller album should be finished by Christmas. Hope to have copies available by late January/early February. I'll let you know when it's ready. Johnny M
Don't you hate Xmas songs? Oh... We made one. But only because our fantasy record label was getting really heavy about delivering some product. It's called Xmas Rocks. Do you see what we did there?
PoppyDisc love Bill Wells music and we also love MOONDOG Perhaps the rarest precious gem from MOONDOG's treasure chest of sonic delights 'Tell It Again' is released now on POPPYDISC. This 1957 lost classic album features an unlikely but wonderful collaboration with the legendary Julie Andrews.The album's reissue was supervised by Moondog fanatic Duglas T Stewart and sound reproduction has been lovingly remastered by Norman Blake. The album is available on both vinyl and c.d. formats.
One of the most famous music groups performing in Afghanistan today, the Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawali group is coming to Mono to perform a concert on Saturday 16th May. Entry is FREE or by donation.
The Sham Qawali group has been together for over 30 years and has toured India, Russia, Tajikistan and all over their native Afghanistan. We are delighted and privileged to welcome them on stage for a rare performance of their revered and ancient music, offering the Glasgow public the opportunity to see one of Afghanistan’s most talented bands and learn about their unique history and culture.
With audiences free to come and go as they please and invited to dance and clap along to the music, the sessions aim to reach a state of ecstasy amongst all those involved. This state is viewed by certain Sufi groups as the point at which one is closest to God – the music and dancing is viewed not so much as a performance but as a journey towards spirituality and healing.
The Taliban banned Qawali music along with all other music during their reign and Qawali music was the first to return after their expulsion due to its status as an important form of healing within Afghan culture. Now we can experience this hugely popular Afghan music and gain insight into a positive side of Afghan culture that might otherwise be overlooked.
Hi Bill, Just wanted to let you and your friends know that we will be at the following UK venues as part of the Honky Tonk Merry Go Round 2009 with our special guest star ‘Misisipi’ Mike Wolf (San Francisco, USA) A full list of all the European dates and booking details can be found by visiting the blog on the myspace page
Thursday 26 March GLASGOW, Scotland Woodend B & LTC
Friday 27 March NEWCASTLE, England The Tyne
Saturday 28 March HALESOWEN, England Private Show (Invitations Available – Ask Me)
Sunday 5 April LONDON, Camden, England Honky Tonkin' Sunday
Hope you can make it along to one of the shows. John
