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On 11/10/2016 at 6:30 AM, offramp said:
[b]IMP present: Rick Redbeard + support @ Society of Advocates Library, 13 Jan[/b]
[b]01/13/17 06:30 PM to 01/13/17 09:30 PM[/b]
interesting music promotions present:
RICK REDBEARD + SUPPORT
Friday 13th January 2017
The Society of Advocates Library, Concert Court, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1BS. Phone (01224) 640079
Doors 6.30pm
Tickets £13 + bf in advance
On sale from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/375649
As this is a pretty small venue, tickets are limited, so advance purchase is recommended. Also, this is not a licensed venue so please BRING YOUR OWN BEER (or other suitable refreshments).
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RICK REDBEARD
What’s that? You missed out on tickets for his sold-out support slot with King Creosote at The Tivoli Theatre. Well. Aren’t you lucky…best be quick though.
Three years after his glorious, SAY Award nominated debut 'No Selfish Heart', Rick Redbeard returns with 'Awake Unto': a collection of songs so timeless and melodic they emerge from the speakers like long lost friends...
Awake Unto is the second mesmerising collection of songs by Rick Redbeard, aka Rick Anthony of cosmic rock magicians The Phantom Band, and comes three years after his delicately poetic solo debut No Selfish Heart. Quarried from similar stone to that of Michael Hurley, Leonard Cohen and Bill Callahan and wrapped in layers redolent of Angelo Badalamenti, Awake Unto weaves folk,
balladry and filmic impulses into a tapestry of song so deftly detailed the rewards multiply with every listen.
Where his debut trod an uncluttered path, employing little more than Anthony's burnished baritone, acoustic guitar, piano and violin, Awake Unto brings a far broader spectrum to bear on its heavenly melodicism — banjo, accordion, reversed keyboards, drums, widescreen electric guitar — while still leaving space for the simple formula which lit up its predecessor. There’s a larger pool of
contributors here too: Rick’s sister Josephine duets on “Get Friendly (Blood)” while a cohort of his Phantom Band colleagues (Duncan Marquiss, Gerry Hart and Iain Stewart; Derek O’ Neill mixing) also manage to join the cèilidh. The family connections continue, with Awake Unto’s vivid artwork supplied by Anthony’s mother, providing yet another contrast to No Selfish Heart’s austere, monochrome woodland.
While lyrical themes suffuse both albums — love, sex, death, dreams and memory loom large — Awake Unto’s approach is less allusive and more confident as Anthony learns to stretch his limbs as a solo performer. Rick Redbeard is no maudlin troubadour either: in “The Golden Age” you find a loping, rainbow-bright paean to positivity; “What Fine People” salutes the human spirit over an
almost too beautiful haar of classical guitar and harmonium; and the closing “Let It Rust” makes the case for reality versus reverie as a painterly series of textures unfolds and dazzles, the mystical heart of the music a counterpoint to the plea underpinning the lyrics.
Following in the wake of two Phantom Band albums - Strange Friend (2014) and Fears Trending (2015), and the music he wrote for Theresa Moerman’s New Talent BAFTA-winning documentary ‘The Third Dad’, it’s hardly surprising Awake Unto marks an assured shift in scope, colour and tone from its spartan forerunner. Rick: “If No Selfish Heart was a tasteful black and white pencil sketch,
Awake Unto gets the crayons out to colour it in.” He’s too modest by half of course, as even the most cursory listen will demonstrate. Awake Unto takes the core elements of Rick’s debut — his towering, mahoganied voice and melodic imagination — and cloaks them in fabrics and hues; elevating them to giddying new heights in the process.
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Praise for ‘No Selfish Heart’
“an album that might have been captured any time over the past 50 years” MOJO [4/5]
“Superb…beautiful…a glorious album.” UNCUT [9/10]
“The entire album exudes a seductive yearning.” THE SCOTSMAN [4/5]
“A delightful record to treasure.” DROWNED IN SOUND [8/10]
“Something akin to a masterpiece.” THE LIST [4/5]
“This album in a word? Astonishing.” THE HERALD [4/5]
IMP present: Rick Redbeard + support @ Society of Advocates Library, 13 JanThe addition of banjo, accordion, drums, and electric guitar enriches the album's melodicism, creating a unique performance.
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On 2/6/2012 at 12:52 PM, Graham Knight said:
I am glad you smiled at the video. As Shaki, Lucky Rathen, Robert Knight (definitely no relation
) and others visitors from this Forum know, the walls of the entire house including the bathroom are covered in pictures, contracts, and other 50's memorabilia. I will have to make a longer video.
I am sure your audience will like the inclusion of Great Balls of Fire. It is a tune that everybody seems to know despite it now being 55 years since it was a hit for Jerry Lee. It was written by the late Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. I am still in touch with Jack and he was recently trying to get Jerry to record a new composition called "I'm Still Burnin'."
I'd like to hear your confederate accordion version - let me know when and where you are going to play it and I'll be there.
Here is a link to a couple of accordion tunes from long ago: The first is the late Clifton Chenier who I saw in Lafayette in 1967. I think he was in his fities then and he said he had been doing this Hank Williams tune "since Hank died in 1953."
And here is another accordion special - your audience will probably catch on pretty quickly to the treble entrendre in the song's title.
That's a nice performance. His accent enhances the song even more.
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On 4/18/2010 at 11:51 AM, Andy Mulhern said:
Vocoustics Promotions Presents:
THE UNWANTED TRIO+ FINFOLK
The Blue Lamp (121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU)
Tel: 01224 647 472
Tuesday 27th April
8 from 8pm
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THE UNWANTED TRIO
www.myspace.com/theunwantedtrio
The Unwanted are a trio of Sligo-based musicians whose work is inspired by, explores and reflects the combined musical traditions from Ireland to Appalachia and beyond...
The Band:
Roscommon born Cathy Jordan, lead singer for acclaimed group Dervish, moves effortlessly and with soaring voice between Sean-ns, Appalachian ballad and contemporary folksong, lending rich accompaniment on bodhrn and tenor guitar.
Sligo native Samus ODowd (guitar, fiddle) grew up steeped in the tradition of Sligo fiddling, early on expanding his repertoire to include the New World traditions and today he is as accomplished playing Blues on slide guitar as he is playing jigs and reels.
Rick Epping (harmonica, concertina, banjo, jaw harp), a native of California, has been moving back and forth between Ireland and the United States for over 40 years and has been playing the music of both lands since childhood.
"a gorgeous soundscape" (Scotland on Sunday)
"an attractive array of material from both sides of the pond, incorporating elements of country, folk, Irish, jug band, blues and Appalachia songs.... the trio deliver with passion and depth" (Hot Press)
"this masterpiece has you submerged in a journey of cowboys, drovers and music thats so real you can taste and smell it." (Irish Music Magazine)
FINFOLK
Finfolk mix the Celtic music influences of Ireland, the Scottish Borders and Hungary. Featuring Tom Roche (button-accordion), Kenn Clark (guitar/vocals) and Jani Lang (fiddle) the music they produce knows few boundaries with a strong emphasis on self-penned tunes and improvisation.
Finfolk's music is a captivating fusion that draws from diverse Celtic influences, spanning from the traditional sounds of Ireland and the Scottish Borders to the spirited melodies of Hungary. The trio, comprising Tom Roche on button accordion, Kenn Clark on guitar and vocals, and Jani Lang on fiddle, seamlessly blend these cultural elements to create a sound that transcends boundaries.
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His expertise and passion for the button accordion are legendary, and his contributions to Boys of the Lough since 1980 speak volumes about his talent and dedication.
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On 12/1/2010 at 7:09 AM, DAVID0347 said:
What level of tuition do you require? (David Brown)
If all else fails, expanding your search to nearby cities or towns may uncover additional options for accordion tuition. Don't hesitate to ask fellow musicians or music enthusiasts for recommendations—they may be aware of hidden gems or lesser-known instructors in the area.
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From evening concerts to family-friendly lunchtime performances, there's something for everyone. It's fantastic to hear that Irish stars like Grada, Ivan Drever, and Duncan Chisholm will be gracing the stage, alongside local favorites Banish Misfortune.
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Having performed alongside acclaimed musicians such as Anna Massie and touring with artists like Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, Mairearad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the collaboration. Her ability to craft intricate compositions adds depth and richness to the music.
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On 5/8/2006 at 2:53 PM, flossie suvara said:
Can you narrow it down a bit? Folk music is a huge genre - do you mean singer/songwriter stuff, or traditional songs, or jigs/reels/strathspeys (also known in some circles as "diddly"?
There are plenty of resources on the web for the latter (which is what I like to play):
www.thesession.org - Irish traditional music site - lots of tunes
http://www.btinternet.com/~troubleatmill/links.htm#chord - link page to singer/songwriter lyrics and chords
http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~ef//music/database.htm - database of folk dance music
http://www.geocities.com/nacornett/tune.htm - page of links for tunes
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/ - heaps of songs and tunes
http://www.blackflute.com/music/tunes.html - more tunes
http://www.cpmusic.com/tradmus.html - more tunes, with midi and sheet music
Some of the above sites use the ABC format - if you want to convert it into standard notation, then there's a resource which can do this at:
http://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html
As a general rule of thumb, the majority of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes tend to be in the keys of C, G and D, and follow a three chord trick
http://www.torvund.net/guitar/progressions/04-Threechord.asp
Hope that helps
Regards
Flossie
Thank you for sharing.
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P.u.M.a.J.a.W, Adrian Crowley, and Gareth S Brown at The Tunnels in Aberdeen sounds like a musical journey not to be missed. P.u.M.a.J.a.W, the dynamic duo of John Wills and Pinkie Maclure, brings a unique blend of outstanding vocals, hypnotic guitar, concertina, lyre, and pagan rhythms.
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What a fantastic musical journey Pinkie Maclure and John Wills have had.
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Sadly the picture was taken down already.
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Sounds like a set of fine gears.
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Sounds like an epic night ahead! The mix of comedy, music, magic, and poetry promises a wild and entertaining evening. Scott Ironside's return after leaving a mark a couple of years ago adds to the anticipation. And who can resist the allure of Banjo Boy?
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The BDE from Edinburgh sounds like a mesmerizing musical journey, especially with that eclectic lineup. The combination of banjo, cello, fiddle, harp, and more must create a rich and unique sonic tapestry.
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Have you tried yousician or learning in youtube?
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On 10/3/2005 at 9:38 PM, flossie suvara said:
I've got 2 banjos, so here's my tuppence worth.
5 string banjo (as described above) is completely different to guitar - mainly used in bluegrass music, to play it really well you do need to put in a fair amount of time and effort practising - 3 finger picking is the norm for bluegrass style, with thumb and fingerpicks. There are various tunings - normally to an open chord (mine is in G).
(My 5 string banjo does indeed sit in a corner gathering dust most of the time)
4 string banjo (also known as tenor banjo) - tuned in fifths - normally CDDA, but often tuned up to GDAE for irish/scottish folk music - It was quite a common instrument in jazz bands, and if you listen to early jazz recordings, you can hear the banjo sound quite clearly.
6 string banjo - essentaily a guitar with a banjo body - tuning and chord shapes are exactly the same as a standard guitar.
Other banjos - mandolin banjos (I've got one of these, but have only got 4 instead of 8 strings on it, as it tends to go out of tune when fully strung), banjoleles (ukelele with banjo body - as played by George Formby)
As you can probably work out, the sound of the banjo doesn't come from the tuning, but from the construction of the beast - the parchment skin gives a very distincitive tone, which is loud and cuts through effectively, but which gives almost no sustain.
I would probably go for a 6 string banjo if you're just looking to get a banjo sound - it would allow you to play straight away, but you'd have to adapt your playing style to cope with the lack of sustain. It would depend on what style of music you're into if you fancied another type:
Bluegrass - 5 string
Irish/Scottish Folk - Tenor or mandolin banjo
A banjolele is probably the cheapest option (via ebay) - the 4 strings of the ukelele are separeted by the same intervals as the top 4 strings of a guitar, so chord shapes are pretty easy to pick up (but obviously they wouldn't be the same chords)
There's plenty of banjo sites on the web - www.frets.com has got heaps of good stuff, useful to all acoustic musicians. www.mugwumps.com is more banjo orientated but from a historical point of view.
And always remember - "Welcome to heaven, here's your harp. Welcome to hell, here's your banjo"
Hope that helps
Flossie (poofbat player and occasional banjo plucker)
We're glad someone with that variety of banjo share their experiences on each one.
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You should have had pictures.
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On 12/14/2013 at 4:20 PM, Bigsby said:
Oh, and do you want to learn proper Earl Scruggs type banjo or fey Mumford and Sons mincing about?
Those are very excellent players to try and copy, but the level of expertise required is challenging.
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We'd love to hear some of your works, can you share them to us.
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Glad to hear you sold an aquarium on a music forum.
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On 8/2/2018 at 7:48 AM, James Broonbreed said:
I tore my banjo before, but it wasn't sore. I didn't notice until the next morning. Terrible walk of shame.
Why, were you drunk?
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At 150 I think this one is a steal.
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As an amateur banjo player, it's refreshing to hear about the diverse and creative resurgence in the rock n' roll scene, with a multitude of great records from various genres and styles, showcasing a rich tapestry of creativity that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing a welcome breath of fresh air to the music landscape.
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The Jet King guitars stand out as a testament to Ibanez's commitment to innovation and style in the electric guitar realm.
Revelry + 4 Star Sunday
in Krakatoa
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Their diverse instrumentation, from accordion and fiddle to bagpipe and tin whistle, adds layers of texture to their high-energy performances.