Total Assault on the Culture - March 2024
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville
“We have become a civilization based on work — not even “productive work” but work as an end and meaning in itself.” - David Graeber
"......if you want to be a musician you just have to realize that nobody is gonna care.” - Frank Zappa
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Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre.
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Life In A Blender
Bent by the Weather. The 10th Album by Life in a Blender. You really need to listen to this band.
Ridlaa
After many attempts at brain surgery, the once sworn villain 'Ridlaa' finds himself trying to do good, in a world full of bad.
Ridlaa is an Artist working directly with Conrad Smart aka Smartway Media Solutions. Making Award and Competition winning Short Films which have been screened locally as well as oversea's. As an AVM survivor/warrior, our films raise awareness and a voice for near-diverse conditions, illness's & diseases. Please watch Middle Finger:
Ridlaa has a project up on Kickstarter: Dead Bar (WIP) Neuro-Diverse Short Film
King Arthur
You should take a look at King Arthur’s Newsletter
Support his sacred mission to ensure free public access to ancient monuments which rightfully belong to the people of Briton,
Help him continue his lifelong campaign against the desecration and exploitation of the environment by those who’ve lost themselves to greed.
Keep up-to-date with the Ritual and Ceremonial Calendar of the British Pagan Community at Stonehenge.
Seth Faergolzia (of Dufus)
Seth and Alx Coronado on tour with Dufus...
“Well, it's been a rough couple of days, I'll be honest. My good friend for many years, Alx Coronado, bass player for Dufus and generally sweet, kind hearted guy, passed away a few days ago. It came as a surprise to everyone who knew him, a generally healthy, young man. Alx first came into my life by knocking on my front door! We were rehearsing my band at the time in Ithaca, NY, I think in 2006, but I'm not sure. Alx had been out on a stroll in the neighborhood, heard our sounds and decided just to say hello! From that came a beautiful friendship, a number of tours and at least 3 albums. He played on In Monstrous Attitude, King Astronaut and Eth ... his bass playing skills were unmatched, and he was a crazy improviser too. I can remember our interplay, playful back and forth type of musical communication like it was yesterday.”
Find your way to Seth Faergolzia on Patreon for more.
https://www.patreon.com/SethFaergolzia
Transglobal Underground
Transglobal Underground - A band of cosmic mutant rebels representing the living, beating heart of multicultural Britain, a living rebuttal of race-hate politics are assembling tour dates. All UK, EU and USA Booking enquiries please email Peter Conway Tel: 44 (0)20 8378 1012 / 07885 288512
Transglobal Underground and Rob Bong of Children of the Bong play at The Castle & Falcon in Birmingham on Saturday 27 April 2024. Tickets here: skiddle.com/e/37148367
Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer MC5 co-founding guitarist Wayne Kramer passed away February 2nd at the age of 75.
“Every day I try to figure out how I can make a contribution to the world and ask: Can I leave the place a little nicer than I found it?” Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer obituary buff.ly/48q20rA
Remembering guitarist Wayne Kramer, founder of the MC5 buff.ly/3uLCtLF
Producer Bob Ezrin gives update on eagerly anticipated MC5 album buff.ly/49yKRg8
Farewell, Wayne Kramer: Rock ‘n roll revolutionary https://buff.ly/3uqaVLR
Wayne Kramer 1948-2024 | Vintage Guitar® magazine https://buff.ly/4bDwpoZ
"The countless lives he’s touched, healed, helped and saved will continue his spirit and legacy" – musicians praise the life and legacy of MC5 guitarist and activist Wayne Kramer https://buff.ly/3w1O4Xa
‘An Ann Arbor legend.’ Wayne Kramer, co-founder of rock band MC5, dies at 75 https://buff.ly/42xRmxF
White Panther Party leadership. From left: Lawrence 'Pun' Plamondon, the "Minister of Defense"; John Sinclair, "Minister of Information"; and Wayne Kramer, "Minister of Culture." Photo by Leni Sinclair/Courtesy of Margaret Saadi Kramer
In Memoriam: Wayne Kramer of MC5 has passed away https://buff.ly/42tDyEl
Farewell, Wayne Kramer: Rock ‘n roll revolutionary PiPa News buff.ly/49JQ6K3
Wayne Kramer's Rage Against the Prison Machine buff.ly/3T7AlHl
Listen to 'The Detroit Move' pay tribute to Wayne Kramer and more - WDET 101.9 FM buff.ly/3UL2PYQ
Prison Reform: Wayne Kramer's Battle for Justice - LA Progressive buff.ly/49pQBJJ
Wayne Kramer’s book “ The Hard Stuff” is worth a read. Amazing stories.
Wayne Kramer MC5 co-founding guitarist Wayne Kramer passed away February 2 at age 75. The influential Detroit pre-punk-rock quintet entered the Top 100 in 1969 with the title tune from their debut live album Kick Out the Jams. buff.ly/48PrGhG
In other news
Half of working UK musicians earn less than £14,000 a year, shocking survey reveals buff.ly/3SMJVOM
Birmingham City Council announce “alarming” culture budget cuts buff.ly/4bMyD5C
Brexit may be 'terminal' for UK music industry, top academy principal warns buff.ly/3PgAuGr
‘The whole ecosystem is collapsing’: inside the crisis in Britain’s live music scene
theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/01/the-w…
🎺 **Verdict Jazz: Preserving the Soul of Jazz Music** 🎶
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-verdict/
Join us in preserving the vibrant legacy of jazz music at Verdict Jazz! Our crowdfunding project aims to support the continued growth and impact of our organization in celebrating this timeless art form
16% of UK Grassroots Music Venues were Lost in the Last 12 Months
125 Spaces Permanently Closed to Live Music.
4000 Jobs Lost
14,500 Events No Longer Possible
193,230 Opportunities Lost for Musicians
38% of Remaining Venues Post Financial Loss – Whole Sector Records 0.5% Profit Margin on £501m Turnover Despite Increased Ticket Demand.
For the last 12 years The Verdict has been an internationally renowned hub of Jazz and the creative performance arts, hosting many established and emerging artists that work within all aspects of the music and creative industries
As running costs rise up to 30% in some cases it has become increasingly difficult to maintain fundamental expenses, such as utilities, musicians fees, and various running costs.
Help us to sustain Verdict Jazz as a top level grass roots music venue in this financially challenging time.
Further festival cancellations - Connect & 110 Above. “The current economic climate means it would be reckless to plough on with such uncertainty and volatile costs – particularly for a fully independent festival" buff.ly/3V0sq08
Petitions
Face The Music Petition. European Movement launches campaign to shine spotlight on plight of musicians post-Brexit buff.ly/3I7GvBd
Universal Credit should use actual net income and allow all expenses for the self-employed. I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name? organise.network/s/88f8c7
Freestone – returning to live performance after 23 years.
The first home recorded demo, by Freestone. Once known as Giant Redwood. Freestone have returned to live performance after 23 years.
Anthony Hughes - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica
Mark Sampson - Acoustic Guitar, additional Vocals
After a remarkable hiatus of 23 years, Freestone, an enchanting acoustic duo, are making a triumphant return with all new material and a few old favourites, to captivate audiences with heartfelt lyrics and intricate melodies.
For more information on upcoming performances and to stay connected with Freestone, visit their Bandcamp at
https://freestone.bandcamp.com
John Sinclair
RADIO FREE AMSTERDAM 2024
BLUES, JAZZ & REEFER—KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE
John Sinclair
www.johnsinclair.us
www.RadioFreeAmsterdam.org
www.theJohnSinclairFoundation.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Sinclair/132833609285
55 Peterboro, Detroit MI 48201 USA 313 231 5764 / Nederland & EU +31 63 158 2892
The Nightingales
YOU CAN NOW RENT / BUY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER !
Ted Chippington will be joining the group on the May UK tour.
Get your tickets now – Live / Nightingales (thenightingales.org.uk)
Michael Cumming will be presenting an expanded Director’s Cut of King Rocker in selected cinemas.
The premiere takes place at the Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton on March 14th and there will be a special screening on April 27th at the Brewery Cinema, Kendal - the town of Michael’s birth - to celebrate the Nightingales first gig in that town on their May tour.
Everything else King Rocker is now collected on the dedicated page at www.michaelcumming.co.uk
Flyers
If you, or anyone you know, is in a position to distribute Iron Man Records flyers do let me know. I'd like to try and spread the word offline and try and invite more people to join us. Music will always find a way, let's share, share, share.....
That’s all for now
cheers
mark
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