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The 50 Best festivals

Fri, May 03 2013 3:28pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Expect to find everything from classical to rock in 181 venues across Brighton and Hove and up to the South Downs.

Laura Marling – ‘Master Hunter’

Wed, April 17 2013 5:25pm - Source: Nialler 9

The full lineup for Other Voices London has been revealed today with Laura Marling, Villagers and SOAK added to last week's announcement of Imelda May, John Grant and Stornoway and the first three acts of Laura Mvula, Dexys and Matthew E. White.

Pop gigs of the week: Other Voices, Wilton's Music Hall, London E1

Fri, March 29 2013 7:53pm - Source: The Independent - Music

You'll need luck to get in: tickets are free, but must be won via the Facebook page.

Introducing Sultanov

Tue, February 26 2013 10:34am - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Moscow-based but Azerbaijani by birth, Dan Sultanov is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, visual artist and scriptwriter.

Sultanov - Keep On Running (Single Review)

Thu, February 14 2013 9:41am - Source: Stereoboard

The Russian soul is a dark place, said Dostoyevsky, and I suppose thats easy to believe.

Sir Cliff Richard to headline Hampton Court Palace Festival

Wed, February 13 2013 12:44pm - Source: The Independent - Music

They will be joined by Lisa Stansfield, Imelda May, Jools Holland, Russell Watson and the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra.

Sharon Shannon & The RTE Cpncert Orchestra

Fri, December 28 2012 4:38pm - Source: Music-News.com

This rather passed me by when it was released in November � not really my usual cup of tea � but the album has been sitting, nagging away at the corner of my eye so I decided to take the plunge.

London jazz festival 2012: sounds from the new Europe

Thu, November 15 2012 4:46pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Six days into this year's London jazz festival, and plenty of big stars on big stages – from Imelda May and even Boy George on the jazz periphery, to the central figure of Herbie Hancock, and on to Robert Glasper and John McLaughlin – have been and gone.

London jazz festival 2012: from Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding to John Paul Jones – what to see

Wed, November 07 2012 1:23pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

For the past five years, trumpeter, arranger and composer Guy Barker has opened the London jazz festival with this massively ambitious project , in which numerous vocalists are backed by a 41-piece orchestra: half jazz big band, half string section.

Kimberley Walsh signs to Decca

Tue, November 06 2012 5:03am - Source: Music-News.com

Kimberley Walsh will release her debut solo album 'Centre Stage' on Decca Records.

Music Promoter DHP Wins National Music Award

Mon, October 29 2012 2:36pm - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Independent music promoter DHP has beaten off stiff competition to be named as the National Promoter of the Year at the Live Music Business Awards 2012.

London Jazz Festival set to celebrate 20th year with first ever UK solo gig by Herbie Hancock

Thu, October 25 2012 3:40pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins will be amongst the jazz legends but expect surprises with Imelda May lending her sassy vocals to the opening gala and this years Mercury Prize nominees Roller Trio adding some 'thrash-jazz' to the mix.

Heads Up: London Jazz Festival

Sat, October 20 2012 11:26pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Elevator pitch Blowing its trumpet: the UK's biggest jazz fest hits 20.

London Jazz Festival returns to the Barbican

Sat, October 20 2012 1:07am - Source: Music-News.com

The London Jazz Festival, produced by Serious in association with BBC Radio 3 returns to the Barbican this November, featuring a fantastic line-up of concerts, workshops, FreeStages and a complementing film series in the Barbican cinemas.

Imelda May Gives Birth to Daughter: Irish Rockabilly Singer Welcomes First Child

Mon, August 27 2012 12:02pm - Source: Spinner

Retro-leaning Irish songstress Imelda May has given birth to her first child, Contact Music reports.

Jude Law Kicks Off 2012 Festival With Peace One Day Gig In Ireland

Fri, June 22 2012 2:53pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

British actor Jude Law helped kick off the London 2012 Festival as host of a peace concert in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Stephen D. Winick: Folk Music for Young and Old: New Releases From the Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Chieftains

Fri, June 08 2012 9:35pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

In the United States and around the world, roots music is thriving, bringing older and younger people alike in touch with traditions of musical, verbal, and social play that have provided pleasure and stimulated thought for centuries.

Imelda May, Royal Albert Hall, London

Mon, May 07 2012 10:34am - Source: The Independent - Music

"There's a little bit more of me tonight," jokes May, draped in a figure-hugging, hot-pink dress with grey leopard-skin prints.

Jazz gigs of the week: Cheltenham Jazz Festival, various venues

Fri, April 27 2012 11:36pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Cullum teams up with the soulful Gregory Porter, so spellbinding on Later.

The Chieftains

Mon, April 23 2012 5:04am - Source: The Music Mix

Celebrating 50 years of making music, Irish national heroes The Chieftains have released this winning compilation album Voice Of Ages featuring a wide array of world class musical talent.

Live: Shannon at the Sugar Club

Fri, April 20 2012 3:57pm - Source: Swear I'm Not Paul

County Meath musician Shannon will be bringing her soul-fused-pop to the Sugar Club on Sunday, 6th of May. Support on the night comes from Lorcan James.

The Chieftains - Voice of Ages

Mon, April 16 2012 4:27pm - Source: BBC Music

Another day, another Chieftains album festooned with celebrity guests.

Album Stream: The Chieftains – Voice Of Ages (ft. Bon Iver, The Decemberists, The Low Anthem)

Wed, March 28 2012 2:10pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Fifty years is a pretty long time by anyone's measure.

British Music Experience to salute Lynott

Thu, March 22 2012 12:43pm - Source: Music Week

The Philip Lynott Exhibition will open at the music industry-backed space at the O2 in North Greenwich on April 5 and run until June 24.

Pete Doherty booked to play French Royal Ball later this week

Mon, March 19 2012 1:21pm - Source: NME

Pete Doherty is set to perform at an elite French Royal Ball later this week.

Pete Doherty to play French Royal Ball this week?

Mon, March 19 2012 9:21am - Source: NME

Pete Doherty is set to play a set at an elite French Royal Ball later this week, according to tabloid reports.

Pete Doherty booked for royal ball in Monaco

Sat, March 17 2012 1:19pm - Source: GIGWISE

Former Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has reportedly been booked for perform an exclusive show at a royal ball in Monaco next week.

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 215

Fri, February 17 2012 3:56pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Dublin-born singer/spitfire Imelda May conjures up old-soul rockabilly.

The Decemberists Join the Chieftains on Bob Dylan’s “When the Ship Comes In”

Wed, February 08 2012 2:19pm - Source: Cover Me

Celebrating their 50th anniversary The Chieftains will mark the occasion with the release of Voice of Ages on February 21.

Dan Sartain - Too Tough to Live

Wed, January 25 2012 8:47am - Source: Drowned In Sound

Joshua Allen of The Morning News once speculatively calculated the perfect song length to be two minutes and 42 seconds.

Various Artists: Listen to Me: A Tribute to Buddy Holly

Tue, January 17 2012 5:08pm - Source: Muruch

A Tribute to Buddy Holly was released so shortly after the Rave On Buddy Holly that it got lost in the shuffle of my review folder last year.

Midweek Sales: Adele could be returning to number one

Tue, January 03 2012 11:02am - Source: Music Week

The XL release, which has already enjoyed 18 non-consecutive weeks at the top and was the biggest-selling album of 2011 in the UK, US and worldwide, has opened up a lead of around 4,000 sales in the week so far, according to the Official Charts Company.

ONE LAST LOOK BACK: THE TOP 10 LIST OF JOHN W. ALLMAN

Sat, December 31 2011 6:28pm - Source: Nine Bullets

Not so much a Top 10 list, as there is plenty of music I haven't heard this year, but these 10 albums represent the discs that rarely made it out of rotation on my iPod or Spotify account.

'Fairytale' named as true soundtrack of Christmas

Thu, December 15 2011 12:20am - Source: The Independent - Music

But the Pogues can now raise a glass of the hard stuff after "Fairytale of New York" was named the most-played Christmas song of the century.

Quick quips: Survivor, Joe Strummer, Anthrax, Bruce Dickinson, Chieftains, Paul Yandell

Wed, November 23 2011 11:05am - Source: Music-News.com

Jimi Jamison has returned to Survivor five years after leaving the group.

Decemberists, Imelda May, Bon Iver, Low Anthem Appear on Chieftains 50th Anniversary Album

Tue, November 22 2011 5:12am - Source: Music Snobbery

St. Patrick's Day is coming early this year.

Rockabilly: The Twang Heard ’round the World – The Complete Illustrated History

Sun, November 20 2011 11:33am - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

Before I even opened this book, I fell in love with it!

Jools Holland collects MITs prize, Prince Charles pays tribute

Tue, November 08 2011 9:21am - Source: Music Week

The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Chrissie Hynde and Ringo Starr joined Price Charles in sending messages to Holland, while Imelda May, Rumer, Paul Weller and the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra all performed at the event, held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

Chris Isaak Slams Bands With Bad Singers: 'It's Like a Team Without a Good Pitcher'

Wed, October 26 2011 3:36pm - Source: Spinner

Chris Isaak has some advice for youngsters looking to play that old-time rock 'n' roll -- you'd better know how to sing.

Quick quips: Bruce Springsteen, Janet Jackson, Joe Walsh, Eagles, James Gang, Metallica, X

Mon, October 24 2011 2:00pm - Source: Music-News.com

Bruce Springsteen returned home on Saturday night to play the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.

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