All Art forms, reading, the environment,politics and sport.
Music
Some of the people I have booked :- The Albion Band, As Meninas,,Gilad Atzmon, Stephen Bennett, Pierre Bensusan, Charlie Beresford, Michael Berk, Sonny Black, Black Umfolosi, Bluehorses, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Boka Halat, Maggie Boyle,Rachael Calladine, Clive Carroll, Eliza Carthy, Peter Case, Roland Chadwick,Celloman, Rod Clements, Coal Porters,The Common Moral Cause, Ian Cruickshank, Kevin Coyne, Tracey Curtis, Curved Air, Johnny Dickinson, , Charlie Dore, Tommy Emmanuel, Equation, Fantazia, Fianna, Flook, Antonio Forcione, Nick Garrie, Gordon Giltrap, Jon Gomm, Clive Gregson,Issac Guillory, Nick Harper, Helium Soul, Hello Wembley, Ginni Hogarth, Homespun, John Mayers Indo Jazz Fusion, Keith James, Robb Johnson, Howard Jones, Will Killeen, King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys, Dembo Konte Seth Lakeman, Albert Lee, Thomas Leeb,Jaclie Levin, Tina May, Eleanor McEvoy, Ralph McTell, George Melly, Michael Messer, Micky Moody, Sarah Jane Morris, Bill Nelson, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh, New Master Sound, Ola Onabule, Gareth Pearson, Po Girl, The Poozies, Pressgang, Quimantu, Shusheela Raman, Preston Reed, Tom Robinson, Eric Roach, Show of Hands, Labi Siffre, Martin Simpson,Sledgehammer, Amrit Sond, Emily Slade, Joscho Stephan Trio, Taxi Pata Pata, Martin Taylor, The Tiger Lillies, Martha Tilston, Steve Tilston, The Wailin Jenny's, Waking the Witch, Corrine West, Robin Williamson, Wreckless Eric. If your names not here let me know and I will add you!
Movies
O Brother where art Thou, Lord of the Rings, Excalibur, It's a wondeful Life.
Television
All sorts
Books
Currently reading or about to read :-
The Well of Lost Plots - Jasper Fford.
Good Omens - Terry Pratchet & Neil Gaiman.
The Year of Living Biblically - A.J.Jacobs.
Thornyhold - Mary Stewart.
The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy - Tim Burton.
My Booky Wook - Russell Brand.
The Prehistory of the mind - Steven Mithen.
The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman.
Something Rotten - Jasper Fforde.
Celtic Myth - James Harpur.
The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman.
A Guide to the perplexed - Gilad Atzmon.
The Time of our Singing- Richard Powers.
The Other Wind - Ursula Le Guin
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey
Heroes
Any body who follows their heart and respects there soul.
About me: I am currently working freelance after Windsor Arts Centre closed it's doors in December and recently organised Tommy Fest featuring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel as well as campaigning with the WAY group to get a new Arts Centre open in Windsor.Amongst the projects I am working on at the moment include booking the music programme for the West Wing Arts Centre in Slough.
I was involved in Windsor Arts Centre for 25 years where I was General Manager and music programmer, starting as a volunteer. I was previously involved in bands before hand as a Roadie, Manager and Lighting Engineer, and worked with bands such as Sledgehammer and Blue Murder amongst others.
During my time at the Arts Centre as well as programming regular events I have been responsible for organising Rock Week which is a band competition that has run for over 20 years, as well as Rock Week the Next Generation for under 18's. I also ran the Windsor Jazz Festival for 4 years, the Grass Roots Music Festival, the Small World Music Festival and the Windsor Guitar Festival.I am currently involved in Tommy Fest featuring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel and the Songwriters Festival.
The Windsor Arts Centre programme featured:-
Band Nights
Which happened once a month featuring local and national bands consisting of a headline act and 2 supports.
Guitar Nights
Regular monthly gig featuring guitarists of all styles with support.
Regular Music Concerts
Featuring all the best in Blues, Folk, Jazz and World Music.
Rock Platform
Regular music event on the third Tuesday of each month for new and upcoming bands, this night features up to 6 bands playing 3 numbers each.
Jazz Platform
Fortnightly jazz event, ideal for bands trying out new material or people wanting to jam.
Hot Wires
Weekly acoustic music night that takes place in our Bar, ideal for new and local acoustic artists, evening consists of 2 acts sharing the evening.
The Platform
Weekly open mic night open to all acoustic performers, you can book your slot by sending me an e-mail or just turn up on the night.This event is currently happening on Sunday evenings at the Three Elms, Clarence Road, Windsor.
Mellow Mondays
Weekly club night for acoustic performers, poets, storytellers etc with no PA.
For more information on any of these activities please contact me through myspace or graham.steel3@btinternet.com
Demo's sent to :-
Graham Steel
c/o West Wing Arts Centre
Stoke Road
Slough
Berks
SL2 5AY
Who I'd like to meet: Musicians, promoters and people who enjoy new music that is not affraid to break down boundaries.
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hello graham. thanks for your comment. i hope you can listen to my show sometime. thursdays at 7pm uk time www.millsideradio.co.uk/listenonline 'roots, rock and reggae' cheers mate
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Hey, Just to keep you updated, we've just put up a new demo on our page called Lost Your Place, we'd love to know what you think! Also, our gigs are in full swing at the moment and pre-production for our debut release is under way ready for recording in November. If there's anymore news we'll let you know. Thanksssss Love Waxhouseee
COME AND JOIN US AT THE SPA PAVILION FELIXSTOWE FOR THE SOUNDWAVES "ULTIMATE BANDS CONTEST '09"!! WE STILL HAVE SOME PLACES AVAILABLE FOR BANDS TO ENTRY TOO!!
