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Entertainment News
From The BBC
- Take That star sorry for affairs
- Take That star Mark Owen says he is "deeply sorry" for cheating on his partner of five years before they married in 2009.
- Corey Haim was 'tormented soul'
- Lost Boys actor Corey Haim was a "tormented soul", his friend and fellow actor Corey Feldman says.
- Pink Floyd win EMI court ruling
- Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
- Doctor's girl nervous over debut
- Karen Gillan - who plays Doctor Who's new companion - says she's feeling the butterflies ahead of the start of the new series.
- Lucas quits Shooting Stars quiz
- Little Britain star Matt Lucas says he is too busy to return to the forthcoming series of BBC show Shooting Stars, it is announced.
- 'Zero viewers' for Welsh TV shows
- Welsh TV channel S4C aired almost 200 TV shows last month that officially attracted zero viewers, according to reports.
- More BBC services facing review
- The BBC Trust announces it will review how well some radio services perform in terms of their quality, distinctiveness and value for money.
- Doherty banned over crash
- Musician Pete Doherty is banned from driving after admitting allowing his manager to use his car without insurance.
- Taio Cruz scales Billboard chart
- R&B star Taio Cruz sets the record for the biggest jump to the top of US Billboard Hot 100 for an act's first charting single.
- Malkovich to tread London boards
- Oscar-nominated actor John Malkovich is to play a Josef Fritzl-style Austrian psychopath at the Barbican, in London, next year, it is announced.
- Anna Nicole story made into opera
- The Royal Opera House is to stage the world premiere of an opera about the life of former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith, who died in 2007.
- Arts women to watch list revealed
- A list of 50 women to watch in the arts over the coming years has been compiled by leading arts organisations.
- Naked photo shoot for Salford gallery
- Hundreds of people are being asked to shed their clothes to celebrate a Greater Manchester art gallery's 10th birthday.
- Blue Peter dog takes final bow-wow
- Blue Peter dog Mabel, one of the show's longest-serving pets, is to retire after 14 years, it is announced.
- Dream, but work hard, says Alesha
- Reporters Cara and Olaiton from Catford High School, Lewisham quizzed pop star Alesha Dixon about her life and work and identified Strictly Come Dancing as an important moment in her career.
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Latest Releases
From The BBC
- Various Artists - Harder Shade of Black
- If you’re fresh to the sounds of Santic this is a good place to start.
- Solo Banton - Walk Like Rasta
- Debut album from UK reggae artist with plenty to say.
- General Fiasco - Buildings
- A perfunctory debut album, but surely destined for the indie landfill.
- Goldheart Assembly - Wolves and Thieves
- Its inherent sweetness can’t fail to connect with a bigger audience.
- Past Lives - Tapestry of Webs
- Widescreen evolution from former Blood Brothers punks.
- The Method Actors - This Is Still It
- One-time peers of REM are exhumed, and still sound remarkably fresh.
- Carly Simon - Never Been Gone
- Pleasant rather than essential, something that would be a nice tour souvenir.
- Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - The Logic of Chance
- Proves intelligence and fun in UK hip hop don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
- Duke Special - The Stage, a Book and the Silver Screen
- Fans will not be disappointed by this ambitious and impeccably produced music.
- The Dillinger Escape Plan - Option Paralysis
- Album four from the mathcore innovators is another singular success.
- Lou Bond - Lou Bond
- A delightful, esoteric find, and an album you need in your life.
- White Hinterland - Kairos
- Idiosyncratic chamber-folk pixie takes brilliant left-turn.
- Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way
- On album two, the Stones build something lovely and lasting. Roll with them.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber - Love Never Dies
- ‘Phans’ will rejoice, but most likely alone as this fails to match Phantom’s excellence.
- The Automatic - Tear the Signs Down
- This could well be one of the most disappointing albums of 2010.
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Tonight's Gigs
See the gig guide for more
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Artist(s) or Event & Genre / Venue & Address / Details |
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The Haydays |
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Acoustic Café
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Hardwicke Arms Hotel
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96 Ermine Street, Arrington, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0AH |
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Yet another good headline act for this increasingly popular club. 8:00 to 11:00. Come along to be entertained, or to play, or both! £2.00 |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Edwina Hayes |
Acoustic |
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The Green Note |
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106 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7AN |
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Im thrilled to be playing my first Headline Gig at the Green Note and will be supported by the fantastic American singer/songwriter Carsie Blanton x For tickets and all info please go to: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/70619 or call The Green Note on: 020 7485 9899 or look in at the website: www.greennote.co.uk x x x |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Icarus Club |
Original Acoustic Blues Country Folk Indie Pop Roots Soul World |
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The Icarus Club
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The Station Hotel
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14 Staplehurst Road, Hither Green, London, SE13 5NB |
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Acoustic heaven every Thursday, featuring the best in local talent and far, far beyond ! Good wine, good ales, good food and a warm and friendly south-east London welcome await you ! Check out our myspace for listings www.myspace.com/theicarusclub. Admission FREE. 8pm-11pm |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Second Thursday |
Acoustic |
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Second Thursday
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The Star
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47 Chester Rd, Tufnel Park, London, N19 5DF |
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Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Entry £3, but free before 8pm and to concessions. Performers can have a video of their performance for £5 |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Almost Acoustic showcasing some of the UK's finest new talent |
Acoustic |
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Troy Bar
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10 Hoxton Street, London, London, N1 6NG |
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Ed Sheeran (acoustic soul) www.myspace.com/edsheeran (blends acoustic & folk with hip hop beats) Andrew Morris (rock pop) www.myspace.com/andrewmorrismusic Eliza Newman (Iceland) www.myspace.com/elizanewman Chris McDonald (soul acoustic) www.myspace.com/chrisanthonymcdonald + Latin Dj Dorance Lorza Doors 8pm Show starts 9pm £4 on door £3 concs Old Street Tube |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Greenwich – One World Club |
Acoustic |
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The One World Club
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The Mitre
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291 Greenwich High Rd (opposite Cafe Rouge), Greenwich, London, SE10 8NA |
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Folk, reggae, classical, soul, jazz, indie, poetry, blues...come on down - great venue, warm and appreciative audience – you have a better chance of performing if you get to the club by 7.30pm...check out the website for details, directions etc... |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
The Haydays |
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Acoustic Café
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Hardwicke Arms Hotel
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96 Ermine Street, Arrington, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0AH |
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'The Haydays'. The Haydays formed in summer of 2008 born from a jam session between lifelong friends at the Cambridge Folk Festival. Singers Lizzie Day and Jojo Hayman grew up singing together. They are accompanied by Tom Anghileri (guitar) and Keith Day (double bass) to produce an acoustic sound rich in harmonies. Their material covers a wide range from acoustic reworks of rock and roll and soul classics, through country, folk and jazz, to covers of modern acoustic music. Lizzie and Jo are both trained performers, and Keith has 40 years of semi pro performance behind him, and is honoured to support the youngsters. As usual, in addition to the main acts of the evening we are able to field a number of floor spots. Try it out! The Acoustic Café is fast becoming established as a venue for excellent entertainment. For more details or to book spot to play check the website or contact kim@acoustic-cafe.org.uk You will be made very welcome. The number wishing to play is steadily increasing. To avoid disappointment get there early! It gives us a chance of getting you on the list and setting up the sound. |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Acoustic Night with BB Coope |
Acoustic |
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Acoustic Night
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Halfway House
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24 Priests Bridge, Barnes, London, SW14 8TA |
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Strumming up an Acoustic Storm -- some excellent performances from guests in recent weeks. Check out some of the performances on YouTube -- posted by SXSW14. Starts 8.30pm. |
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| Thu 11 Mar 2010 |
Open Mic Night @ The River Bar, 208 Tower Bridge Road |
Acoustic |
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The River Bar
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206-208 Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP |
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yes its a Thursday! just for this week then back to Wednesdays after that Sign up from 6:30 pm # and we START the music about 7:30pm, 2 songs each. Pa and Mics there and you can plug in ipods too if you need to , but we dont have a house band or house instruments. look forward to seeing you there Emma tube Tower Hill or London bridge |
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