Just A Little Bit On Me I was born in the Northwest England, and then raised in a little village type of place, very close to the town of Blackpool.
One of my earliest memories is my Dad taking me to Blackpool on Friday nights, for a weekly treat. We would go to places like the ABC Theatre in Blackpool and occasionally to The Tower Ballroom or a show on the piers.
I think these trips out in Blackpool is what gave me a life long interest in Music and going to Shows or to the theatre.So thanks so much too my parents for giving me such happy memories.
Out Of "The Shadows"The first real live band I ever saw in real terms was when I was aged 13 and some friends of the family offered my Dad a ticket to go and see The Shadows, but he sent me along instead as he thought that I would enjoy it more so than him and it would be a good experience for me.
Needles to say my Dad was and is a wiseman, as I went on to see The Shadows live on numerous occasions since.The very last time I saw then was on their farewell tour, which quite Ironically was back at The Winter Gardens Blackpool,the very same venue that I had seen them live some 20 odd years earlier during the 80s.One of the things that struck me about The Shadows when I first discovered them was a lot of the exciting chord changes, within the songs.
Songs such as Dance On, Apache, F.B.I and Nivram are all timeless classics.
As a group they inspired a whole new generation of groups to emerge.
Even George Harrison, when asked once in an early interview 'How big did he think The Beatles were going to be', he replied 'Well.. If we do half as good as Cliff And The Shadows, I will be very happy.
Liverpool Capital Of CultureLiverpool Echo Arena
Well as many of you know with having family in Liverpool I have been an adopted scouser for quite some years now. I was very proud to be in Liverpool today for one of the official launches of the capital of culture.
On Friday 4 January as an ambasodor of Liverpool, I was lucky enough to get a preview of one of Liverpool’s two new Arenas that have been built in the city.
Liverpool dignitaries and Liverpool head of culture heads gave various speeches. Writer and producer Phil Redmond, however gave what many felt the best speech of the day. Phil before been involved with the Capital of culture amongst many things was responsible for Grange Hill and Brookside.
The day’s entertainment was rounded off by a set of fine music by Liverpool chart toppers The Farm.
What a fantastic start to what is going to be a great year for Liverpool.
BLACKPOOL 60's WEEKEND
At The Strawberry Fields Hotel
Blackpools Only Beatles Themed Hotel
Friday 6 June To Sunday 8 June 2008
THE MEDIA
Great Sounds Of The 60s With Covers By:
- The Beatles
- The Kinks
- Elvis
- Rolling Stones
- Eddie Cochran
- Buddy Holly
- Chuck Berry
Please click the above picture for further details and also the links below to read more about this warm and friendly Beatles themed Hotel.DAILY POST AND ECHO REVIEW A review of Blackpool's 'Straweberry Fields Hotel from the online version of the popular Liverpool newspaper.IKNOW NORTH WEST REVIEW A tourist website review of Strawberry Fields.STRAWBERRY FIELDS HOTEL HOMEPAGE The homepage of Blackpools one and only Beatles themed Hotel.
LIVE MUSIC AT
THE LANE ENDS Around 18 months ago my local pub started having live music. Which was great news for me, some great Live Music right on my doorstep within walking distance.
Recomended Singer/Songwriters
And Groups EMMA FORMAN Emma Forman I believe is a superb original talent.Over the past few years as well as developing her own solo career, fronting several well known bands in the area of Glasgow.
During this time Emma has also shared the stage with Midge Ure and Fish(Original Marillion Frontman.She has recently formed a band called’ Medusa’s Curse'who in early 2008 became a working band.
Emma has also recently released a CD of her original material entitled Chocolate And Red Wine at a very reasonable cost of just £5.00
To celebrate this self funded release, she wants to take this set of songs on the road and perform live at various Pubs and Music Venues up and down the country during 2007/2008.
As part of this tour on Saturday 08 December 2007 Emma played a triumphant set of songs to a whole new audience at The Annual Fab4Fundraisers Event at Liverpool’s famous Jacaranda Club, where The Beatles used to have a residency. In doing so she gained a whole new legion of people who have vowed, they would love to go along and see her perform againEmma has said recently that on this tour for anyone who is considering book her she can tailor her set to your Venues needs. Therefore she can to do original material, a mix of original material plus covers or just covers.
She is currently taking bookings for both her solo act and Medusas Curse 2008.
Please check her website for details of her future projects and any enquiries as regards booking her To Book Emma Forman - Click Here
Chocolate And Red Wine 01-Time Out
02- Diamond behind the dirt
03- Temporarily blinded
04- All I've got to give
05- The day we stopped talking
06- The Problem
07- Mountain
08- Pretentios
09- Love Spell
10- Chocolate and Red wine
11- Dancing on the tables
To order Chocolate and Red Wine.Please click on the CD Cover aboveEmma Forman My Space - Click Here
MEDUSA'S CURSE
ALL GIRL ROCKBAND Medusa's Curse are an all girl Trio who hail from the Glasgow/Dumfries area of Scotland. Over the last few months they have been doing very well for themselves, and already starting to build up quite a loyal following since their formation last September.
BBC PRODUCTION
'UPSTAGED'
Only recently they were featured as a contender in the BBC Production Upstaged.
This involved M.C traveling on a 6 hour journey from Glasgow to Bristol,then once they got there going straight into the studio and performing for a solid 6 hours, which was streaming live over the internet, highlights were later broadcast on BBC 4.
They are currently taking bookings for the remainder of the year and early 2009 and are seeking support slots with Major Artist as they wish to bring their own particular brand of music to a wider audience.
Their music is influenced by the likes of 4 Non Blondes, Foo Fighters, KT Tunstall,Fish,Morrissey,Kings of Leon,The Bangles, Evanescence, Levellers,Amy Winehouse, Shelly Poole,Blondie,Tiffany,Kaiser Chiefs,Suzanne Vega, The Doors,Katie Melua,Norah Jones, he Beatles,Ozzy Osbourne,The Rolling Stones,R.E.M,Kelly Clarkson and Nirvana.
Future projects that they have in the pipeline over the coming months is to go into the studio and record their original material penned by Emma Forman.
Anyone interested in booking the band, can do so by contacting Emma Forman via her myspace or by contacting Medusa's Curse myspace which is run by Medusa's Bass player Nat. THE ALMABOOBIES These three sisters I have only met recently through My space.However, after talking to them and listening to their original material/the Alice Cooper cover, they are without a doubt Rock"N"Roll,s answer to The Corrs
A fantastic Image and a great sound, I am sure they have a great future ahead of them.
To Book The Almaboobies - Click Here
NIKKI ASHTON On the first hearing of the Nikki's original material, in my view has a very distinctive type of sound and seems very really well focused on where she wishes to be in her career.
I believe she has and all the desired quality’s it takes to make it in the music business.Nikki having spent the past few years developing her own solo career and focusing on writing her debut album. In 2006 She very soon caught the attention of the legendary music mogul Mike Stock (Stock, Aitken and Waterman).
The future looks really bright for Nikki and I wish her every success.
Please check her website out by clicking on her picture to the leftRECOMENDED GIG GUIDE
TUESDAY 22 APRIL EMMA FORMAN The Den Falkirk,
Scotland
On Stage 19:00
FRIDAY 2 MAY ALMABOOBIES The Shelly Arms,
Rotherham, Horsham
On Stage 21:00
SATURDAY 3 MAY THE SHAKERS The Cavern Club,
Liverpool
On Stage 14:00
SATURDAY 3 MAY THE SHAKERS Whitby Sports & Social Club Ellesmere Port,
Merseyside
On Stage 20:00
TUESDAY 13 MAY MEDUSA'S CURSE Whistle Binkies Edinburgh,
Scotland
On Stage 20:00
SATURDAY 31 MAY THE MEDIA The Village Inn,Woolton
Liverpool
On Stage 20.00
Favorite 60s Bands My Space Area THE HOLLIES The Hollies music has always played a significant part in the sound track to my life.
I think the first time I saw a concert of theirs was back in 1983 at The Guidhall,Preston.
Although I would go onto to see them many times at many other venues over the next 25 Years.
In November this year I see them once again back at The Guildhall in Preston.
MIKE PENDERS SEARCHERS The My Space page of one of the two original members of The Searchers who are both still touring.For as long as I can remember I have liked the music of The Searchers and I always try to see MP Searchers when they are here in The Northwest
THE TREMELOES FORUM The Tremeloes have always been a firm favorite for me when it comes to 60s Bands.What I like about their music is their fun aspect of the songs they perform and wrote.
There stage show and videos always project such a feel good factor
DENNY LAINE Well if ever there was an underated musician on the planet,it would have to be non other than Denny Laine..
He has been at the top of his profesion for over 40 years now.
First of all with The Moody Blues when he took them to the top of the charts with tracks like Loose Your Money, Time Is On My Side,Go Now then once solo having released classic singles such as Say You Dont Mind.
This is not to mention Denny been the main keeper of the engine room behind Wings for 10 years during the 70s.
However is finest moment has to be co wrighting what now known to be Wings theme song Mull Of Kintyre.
Top 60s Coverbands My Space ForumsInstead of having all The Bands on my Top 20 My Space Friends List, I have decided to do a section here about some of them instead.So these are just a few of my favourite 60s Cover bands. THE MEDIA This band will take you on a journey through the finest moments in Rock History over the past 50 years and much moreExpect Rock N Roll, through to The Beatles, Bowie and much more
THE SHAKERS Rediscover The Fab Sounds Of Merseybeat.Relive The Fab Sounds of The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Big 3, The Searchers, Gerry And The Pacemakers and The Beatles
SEARCHIN A dedicated tribute to The Searchers.
All these lads all hail from the Liverpool area.In recent months they have been making quite a name for themselves in establishing themselves as a profesional tribute act.
To Book Searchin - Click Here
FLASHBACK The best way to describe these guys is Yorks answer to The Big Three.They take there influences from The Early Beatles, The Big 3,Chuck Berry,The Hollies and also all aspects of 60s Beat Music. LIVE MUSIC AT
THE LANE ENDS Around 18 months ago my local pub started having live music. Which was great news for me, some great Live Music right on my doorstep within walking distance.
FAB4FUNDRAISERS For over 5 years now I have been proud to be one of The Fab4FundraisersTo read all about us either click on the logo to the left to go to our My Space Area or on the link below to visit our Homepage F4F Homepage
Rock4Mac Rock4Mac is a brand new concept in Fundraising whos aim is to raise vital funds for people and familys afected by Cancer.However we do try to have a touch more emphasis on fun than your average traditional fundraiser.
During the later part of 2008 we plan to tour the concept of Rock4Mac at various venues around the UK.
To find out more about us either click on the logo to the left to go to our My Space Area or on the link below.
ANNUAL BEATLES CONVENTION For over 20 years now I have attended the annual Beatles Convention that is held in Liverpool around August Bank Holiday week.Its always a pleasure to go back each year and meet up again with friends who are almost now like an extended family after all these years!!!
MATHEW STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007 A long established free music festival.Live stages are located all around the city including the Pier Head and Liverpool City Centre.Click the logo for future updates of this years Mathew Street Music Festval.