RB Stone Update

Recording R.B. Stone has recorded 15 albums 2011 – Lonesome Traveler’s Blues (all original tracks) 2008 – Acoustic Stew 2002 – Country Rocker 1998 – American Music 1997 – Live From Put In Bay 1996 – Raw & Real 1995 – The Best from R. B. Stone 1983-1988 1992 – R. B. Stone 1991 – Honkey Tonk Nights 1991 – The Drifters Wind 1989 – R. B. Stone & Highway Robbery – Further Down the Line 1987 – R. B. Stone & Highway Robbery 1986 – Highway Robbery – Keep on Ridin’ Lonesome Traverler's Blues is available to Radio by downloading at AirPlay Direct (click below) Or, if you prefer full Radio Servicing contact: Betsie Brown Blind Raccoon 901-278-6850 Email Touring and Film Work In addition to recording 15 albums, RB Stone has toured in 32 Countries and 5 continents! Corporate Events Festivals Casinos Clubs Military Bases Concert Halls R.B. Stone has played them all, and in 2012 continues touring in support of LONESOME TRAVELER'S BLUES Talent Buyers Click Here R.B. Stone wrote and performed song Autumn Ride for the movie Ridin' High He personally appeared in national commercials including Unocal* andDigital Music Express D. M. X. *On set for the Unocal Commercial He has performed with Tab Benoit, Billy Joe Shaver, (Jazz Greats) Hiroshima, The Marshall Tucker Band and others RB Stone w/ Smokey Robinson Industry Buzz " This is VERY GOOD BLUES played generously FROM THE SOUL. " - Michael Kinsman-Blues Revue Magazine "Lonesome Traveler's Blues is a nice smooth set of great songs from a confident veteran that will please fans blues and roots music." - Graham Clarke - Blues Bytes Magazine "Thankfully it has become common practice to show support for the troops, but RB Stone has taken it to a completely different level." -Mark Goodman - BluesSource.com International Blues Challenge Representing the Kentucky Blues Society, RB Stone will be competing in the Solo/Duo competition at the 2012 International Blues Challenge February 1-4th. Additionally look for RB Stone to perform as part of the Blind Raccoon showcase Feb 3rd, at the Superior Bar on Beale. RB Stone takes the stage at 1:45pm Scheduled Events International Blues Challenge solo/duo February 1-4, 2012 Cincinnati Winter Blues Festival in Cincinnati, OH February 11, 2012 Magic City Blues Society in Birmingham, AL February 18, 2012 Magic City Blues society in Birmingham, AL March 2, 2012 Contact R.B. Stone ContactRBStone@yahoo.com or call 702-810-0162 Website		Born to the Blues Website Blues music has always been a part of R.B. Stone's life from jamming on his mother’s piano, to writing and recording his first Blues song in 1985 which was “Fairweather Friends”, the song is on his 2011 acclaimed/charting “Lonesome Traveler’s Blues” album. He’s had a core of Blues Radio DJ’s across the country who have both inspired and supported him playing his songs on their shows, and has been called a Blues Cowboy, Country Bluesman, Americana, a Roots Rocker and he answers yes to them all. RB is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitar player (acoustic and electric) and blues harmonica player. Career Highlights Songwritig award from Billboard Magazine for "Daddy Hide Your Daughters" Excellent performance and service awards from military bases worldwide (too many too mention) * *Currently the most popular performer at military bases throughout the entire Pacific Rim) R.B Stone flying high during a tour stop at an American Marine Corps Base in Asia. Nominee for a lifetime career achievement award from the ICMA Media of Excellence Award ) Endorsements HUANG HARMONICAS CA GRAPHITE GUITARS WAYNE RICHARD CHARVELLE ELECTRIC GUITARS J AND B CUSTOM ROAD CASES MIDDLE MOUNTAIN CUSTOM CLOTHIERS

New Release: Bailout - Guitar Not So Slim - Review

I just received a new recording by Guitar Not So Slim called Bailout. If you're not familiar with this band it may because they are from Spain, but they definitely know their blues music. The release opens with Bailout, a Chicago style blues with harp blazing. The second track, Adaveing is a Texas style instrumental with cool guitar riffs, horns, keys and harp soloing (possibly my favorite on the release). The third track, Never Be Younger, has a distinct early 60's sound with plenty of instrumental to keep us gear head happy.The fourth track, Thank You Sir is a funky blues track. Again an appropriate amount of instrumental without being an overtly instrumental recording. The fifth track again has a distinctive vintage 50's - 60's sound over piano.The 6th track, I Wanna, stays the line with the balance of the cd. It's solid blues with harp, rhythm and vocals. Track 7, What's It Gonna Take has a distinctive blues swing. It's a pretty strong song with a decent length instrumental interlude as well. I particularly like the guitar solo on this song. Track 8, What's It Gonna Take, is a duo part harmony blues tune with stylistic harp soloing. The 9th track, You Call It Lazy has a Rhumba beat as is sometimes used in the swing blues. GNSS executes it like they were born in Chicago. The final primarily instrumental track, La Pequena Nur, has the funky beat of an early Curtis Mayfield tune.

Overall this release is very entertaining and I'm glad that I got the chance to hear it. Check it out if you get the chance!
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Beth Hart's Shepherds Bush concert follows Radio 2 A-list

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Live at London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Saturday 25th February 2012
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Following the release of Beth Hart’s “Don’t Explain” collaboration album with Joe Bonamassa, and her recent sold out concert at London Dingwall’s, tickets have recently gone on sale for Beth’s first UK concert in 2012. She’ll headline the London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Saturday February 25th.

Tickets are now on sale from the Ticket Hotline: 0844 871 8819. Tickets can be booked online from: www.alt-tickets.co.uk, www.gigantic.com, www.seetickets.com or www.ticketline.co.uk.

David Sinclair’s 4-star rave review of Beth’s sold-out London Dingwall’s concert in The Times recently said, “Her new album ‘Don’t Explain’, a collection of old R&B favourites, recorded with the guitar hero Joe Bonamassa, has lifted her to a new level of rock’n’roll celebrity and she was here to make the most of it. This was certainly a gig to be savoured to the last drop.”

“Don’t Explain” debuted at #22 on the official UK album and met with rave reviews from Classic Rock and Mojo. The single “I’ll Take Care of You” was ‘Track of the Week’ on BBC Radio 2. The second single “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” is currently getting heavy rotation on BBC Radio 2.

Live at London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
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Saturday 25th February 2012
London, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
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Venue address: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, W12 8TT
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Baltimore Buzz- Eubie Blake

James Hubert Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as, "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find A Way", "Memories of You", and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The musical Eubie! featured the works of Blake and opened on Broadway in 1978.
Blake was born at 319 Forrest Street in Baltimore, Maryland to former slaves John Sumner Blake (1838–1917) and Emily "Emma" Johnstone (1861–1917).
He was the only surviving child of eight, all the rest of whom died in infancy. In 1894 the family moved to 414 North Eden Street, and later to 1510 Jefferson Street. John Blake worked earning US$9.00 weekly as a stevedore on the Baltimore docks.

In later years Blake claimed to have been born in 1883, but his Social Security application and all other official documents list his year of birth as 1887.
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Till the Cows Come Home - Lucille Bogan (explicit)

Lucille Bogan (April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948) was an American blues singer, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. The sexologist and music critic, Ernest Borneman, stated that Bogan along with Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, was in "the big three of the blues".
She was born Lucille Anderson in Amory, Mississippi, United States, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1916, she married Nazareth Lee Bogan, a railwayman, and gave birth to a son.

She first recorded vaudeville songs for Okeh Records in New York in 1923, with pianist Henry Callens. Later that year she recorded "Pawn Shop Blues" in Atlanta, Georgia, which was the first time a black blues singer had been recorded outside New York or Chicago. In 1927 she began recording for Paramount Records in Grafton, Wisconsin, where she recorded her first big success, "Sweet Petunia", which was covered by Blind Blake. She also recorded for Brunswick Records, backed by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport.

By 1930 her recordings had begun to concentrate on drinking and sex, with songs such as "Sloppy Drunk Blues" (covered by Leroy Carr and others) and "Tricks Ain't Walkin' No More" (later recorded by Memphis Minnie). She also recorded the original version of "Black Angel Blues", which (as "Sweet Little Angel") was covered by B.B. King and many others. Trained in the rowdier juke joints of the 1920s, many of Bogan's songs, most of which she wrote herself, have thinly-veiled humorous sexual references. The theme of prostitution, in particular, featured prominently in several of her recordings.

In 1933 she returned to New York, and, apparently to conceal her identity, began recording as Bessie Jackson for the Banner (ARC) label. She was usually accompanied on piano by Walter Roland, with whom she recorded over 100 songs between 1933 and 1935, including some of her biggest commercial successes including "Seaboard Blues", "Troubled Mind", and "Superstitious Blues".

Her other songs included "Stew Meat Blues", "Coffee Grindin' Blues", "My Georgia Grind", "Honeycomb Man", "Mr. Screw Worm In Trouble", and "Bo Hog Blues". Her final recordings with Roland and Josh White included two takes of "Shave 'Em Dry", recorded in New York on Tuesday March 5, 1935. The unexpurgated alternate take is notorious for its explicit sexual references, a unique record of the lyrics sung in after-hours adult clubs. Another of her songs, "B.D. Woman's Blues", takes the position of a "bull dyke" ("B.D."), with the line "Comin' a time, B.D. women, they ain't gonna need no men" "They got a head like a sweet angel and they walk just like a natural man." "They can lay their jive just like a natural man."

She appears not to have recorded after 1935, and spent some time managing her son's jazz group, Bogan's Birmingham Busters, before moving to Los Angeles shortly before her death from coronary sclerosis in 1948.

She is interred at the Lincoln Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles County, California
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Party 'Til The Cows Come Home - Porkroll Project

The Porkroll Project, from the greater Philadelphia, PA area is hard rocking 6 piece blues band who play a high energy blend of fresh covers and originals.

The music is blues, but it's done up Porkroll style. Little bit of grease, good dose of funk, whole lotta drive and grind. Throw that together with some dangerous lead guitar and harmonica, powerful organ, and rippin' piano, and you have a recipe for a night where anything can happen! The band has a collective experience that runs deep and wide, having played together in various other projects for over ten years. They've shared the stage, not only with each other, but also with such notables as Bo Diddley, Los Lobos, Mem Shannon, Michael Hill's Blues Mob, Bobby Radcliffe, just to name a few. They are well seasoned veterans of events such as the Phila. Jam on the River, the Annual Chameleon Club Blues Festival, the Phila. Folk Festival, and the always fun Bandana Blues Festival.

So if you and your crew are craving some hard rocking, foot stomping, hip shaking, earthquaking entertainment, give an ear to a heaping helping of The Porkroll Project. It's the right thing to do, and a tasty way to do it.
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Automatic - The Blu-Tones

"The Blu-Tones" is a project that began in late 2010 in Madrid after the idea of JD (U.S. guitar and vocals) to raise awareness about all those classics of blues and blues-rock and English-speaking Americans to central capital of Spain.

It is really important to have all these artists from the early history of the blues to this day have written important pages in the history of music.
In this way you can hear songs from Albert King, Eric Clapton, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Robben Ford & The Blue Line, Steve Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers, etc
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Johnny & the Devil - Hans Theessink

We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way to do this, but he has done so with a certain degree of single-mindedness.

Like others of his generation, in the early 1960‘s a love of the Blues took hold of the man whom Bo Diddley described as "one helluva guitar player", and it has not let go since. Above all, the country blues with its earthy and heartfelt sound impressed Hans Theessink and played a major role in his development as a musician. His roots are unmistakeably in the blues, but has also been influenced by countless other aspects of roots music. This musical variety has become a trademark of Hans Theessink, who as a songwriter has succeeded in building bridges to the present in addressing issues which reflect the reality of the here and now.
Hans is probably Europe's blues export Nr.1 - one of the top blues and roots musicians worldwide who has entertained audiences around the globe during a musical career that spans over more than 35 years. The world's leading blues paper - US magazine Blues Revue wrote: "Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world's pre-eminent country pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues".

Theessink's first recording was an EP in 1970. Since then his music has continually developed and so far Hans has released 20 albums, a songbook, a blues-guitar instruction video and a DVD. His CDs are guaranteed award winners. "Banjoman", the tribute project to Derroll Adams, that Hans produced with Arlo Guthrie, was recently nominated for a Grammy.
In 2004 Hans got the Austrian Amadeus award for "Songs from the Southland", a tribute to the music of the American South - a constant source of inspiration and companion on his musical journey. A Danish Music Award for best blues album followed in 2005. His most recent CD "Bridges" - a recording with the new Hans Theessink Band, is again nominated for the Amadeus in the category best Blues-, Jazz-, Roots-, Folk-album. Hans' latest work is a DVD "Live in Concert" - "A Blues & Roots Revue" - it shows the Hans Theessink Band in action + lots of other special features. Hans' productions are known for their excellent sound quality and are also in big demand in HiFi circles.
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Down In Mississippi - Terry Evans

His musical journey began in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the heart of the Delta, where he was born. He was in the church choir as a young person and used to sing tenor, baritone and bass. He jokes that he wasn't allowed to sing the "rough stuff" like rock and roll in those days and that he was only allowed to sing gospel. He'd have to "slip away" to sing secular songs. Terry secretly listened to people like Elmore James, Little Walter, Albert King and B.B. King, to name a few. It was then that he decided he wanted be a soul singer.

In the sixties, Terry worked with an acappella group called The Knights, touring throughout the South in clubs and juke joints. From there Terry was lured to the west coast where he first picked up the guitar, started writing music and soon became a prolific songwriter. Pops Staples as well as the late, great Louis Jordan (among others) have recorded his songs.

Long before Terry made his first recording fronting his own band, music fans were probably well acquainted with his amazing voice. For years, the soulful singer was one of Los Angeles' foremost session vocalists, receiving a gold record for his work on John Fogarty's "Eye of the Zombie" and recording with Ry Cooder, Joan Armatrading, John Lee Hooker, Boz Scaggs, Maria Muldaur, Pops Staples, and many other well respected artists.

He teamed up with singer Bobby King in the early seventies; they toured as a duo, appearing at many prestigious clubs and festivals. In 1976 when Ry Cooder was looking for background singers, Bobby King recommended Terry. Their distinctive voices became a feature of several of Ry's critically acclaimed albums, including "Chicken Skin Music," "Get Rhythm," "Show Time," and "Slide Area." Bobby and Terry were still touring as a duo during this time. Terry sang lead vocal on "Down in Mississippi" on the "Crossroads" movie soundtrack album, with Ry singing the title song. In the actual film, Terry sings the title song. Terry toured with Ry Cooder throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan and credits Ry for being a great inspiration to him in his musical efforts since being in California.

In addition to his work with other artists, Terry recorded two albums with Bobby King, as well as eight of his own. He is now touring with his own band, and is recording a new CD for 2008.

Ry Cooder has said that he always thought that his long time singer, Terry Evans, made a better "front man." To see him perform is to understand why. Terry is one of the most dynamic soul and blues singers performing today, writing and singing about all aspects of human emotion, and creating a connection with his audience in the process
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Bloodshot Records Release: Andre Williams - Hoods and Shades - Review - Release Date: Feb 28 2012

I have just received and had the opportunity to review a new release by Andre Williams called Hoods and Shades. The release consists of 9 tracks teaming up with Matt Smith and with Dennis Coffey on guitar. Andre ventures into a folk/rock/psychedelic/ R&B zone. Other guests include Jim White (Dirty Three, Cat Power), Greasy Carlisi (Robert Gordon, Chris Spedding), Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs) and Don Was. The first song, Dirt, is a straight forward uptempo blues track. It is followed up by A Good Day To Feel Bad, which is a rhythm track with spoken word and tasty guitar riffs played behind. I've Got Money On My Mind is an interpretation on Snoop with a little James Brown and jazz flavor. Hoods and Shades (the title track) again more of spoken word over a rhythmic background is interesting and has cool guitar soloing throughout. Jawdropper is back to a basic boogie. Andre uses his singing style but really is again more of a talking voice. It is a nice contrast to what I am accustomed to. Again a cool guitar riff. Hu-Matic Man, a more swampy blues tune, has nice guitar riffs and moves along at a shuffle beat. Mojo Hannah is a real swampy song almost like a Dr John Voodoo song from Lousiana. Swamp Dog's Hot Spot is a pretty cool story song again with a mystic kind of aura again with some laid back undertones. The last track, Gimme, is a bit more uptempo but again consistent with the balance of the recording. Overall I think the cd is very interesting. If you want to check out something different, this may be it!


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Although this track is not from the cd it gives you a rough idea what to expect.

Rewind Festival confirms "Adam Ant" as very special guest

For ticket info and prices, please visit: www.rewindfestival.com

Due to the outstanding success of the first "Rewind Scotland – The 80s Festival" in Perth during July 2011, the festival returns for the second year in a row. As with last year’s unforgettable concert performances and audience participation celebrations, this year’s Rewind Scotland boasts another massive live outdoor line-up of the crème de la crème of 80s recording artists/performers.

Rewind Scotland will take place from Friday 20th July until Sunday 22nd July at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland (www.scone-palace.co.uk).

Full details for ticket outlets and prices are available from the official Rewind Festival website - www.rewindfestival.com.

This year’s line-up is headlined by Ali Campbell’s UB40 and Holly Johnson. Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse are confirmed as very special guests. Other highlights include a rare appearance from Village People, Scottish icons Midge Ure, Jimmy Somerville, Altered Images and Average White Band, as well as the reformed original line-up of Five Star, Lightning Seeds, Marc Almond, Chesney Hawkes, Roland Gift and many more!

As in 2011, the organisers have announced that Rewind Scotland will once again take place at the historic setting of Scone Palace in Perthshire – the home of The Earls of Mansfield and the crowning palace of the Kings of Scotland.

The festival takes place on the weekend of the 20th-22nd July and, as well as the massive line-up of 80s artists, features loads of other festival fun from Silent Discos to Live Karaoke bars along with Camping and Glamping (Glamorous Camping) options.

Originally launched at Henley-on-Thames in 2009, Rewind The 80s Festival boasts the biggest line-up of 80s artists in the world, and in its first three years has featured such iconic 80s names as: Boy George, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Gloria Gaynor, Kim Wilde, ABC, Go West, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw and many more.

2011 saw the first Rewind Festival take place north of the border and take Scotland by storm, and the festival in Henley-on-Thames sell out in advance for the very first time.

For an exclusive video preview of the artists, on Wednesday 18th January at 20:30, tune into "Fast Forward to Rewind Scotland" on Vintage TV (Sky 369 and Freesat 515).

Average White Band AWB are regarded as one of the top funk and soul bands in the history of music. Best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit "Pick up the Pieces" they’ve had a career full of several gold selling albums and Grammy nominations. "Cut the Cake" and the 1980 UK top 20 hit "Let’s Go Round Again" attracted wider audiences to their ‘authentic’ R&B sound. The current band line-up continues to record and tour around the world, to on-going critical and audience acclaim. Ali Campbell's UB40 As lead singer with the world renowned group UB40, Ali Campbell has sold over 60 million records worldwide. A whole generation has grown up listening to Ali’s infectious vocals on classics like "Kingston Town", "Red Red Wine" and "(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love". In 2008 Ali departed UB40, with keyboard player Mickey Virtue following him to take a place in Ali’s new band. Ali continues to thrill audiences worldwide performing the band’s classic hits, as well as his own new material, inspired by his love of Reggae. Jimmy Somerville Glaswegian Jimmy Somerville first shot to fame back in 1984 with groundbreaking band Bronski Beat. Their debut single "Smalltown Boy" introduced the world to Jimmy’s unusual "falsetto squeal" (his own words), making the top three in Britain as well as being a huge hit all over Europe. Having had several lively pop dance hits in ’84 and ’85 with the band, Jimmy left for a rest after the pressures of new found fame took its toll. Within months he was back forming the Communards with his old friend Richard Coles and enjoyed a string of hits with their mixture of good old fashioned "gay" disco and more bluesy, acoustic, political and social comment songs, including a hedonistic cover version of the Philly soul classic "Don't Leave Me This Way". Five Star Dubbed "Britain’s answer to the Jackson Five" with their dynamic sound and fabulous dance routines, Five Star rocked the British and US pop charts in the 80s. Named and managed by their father Buster Pearson, the band scored a total of 16 top 40 singles, 6 of which went top ten, and achieved a multi-platinum selling UK no.1 album in 1986 with "Silk & Steel". A formidable live act in the 80s, they sold out 6 nights at Wembley Arena to an audience of more than 60,000 in their 1987 UK tour. The five siblings make their Rewind Festival debut in 2012, celebrating their 25th anniversary in the music industry. Chesney Hawkes After shooting to fame as the title character in the film "‘Buddy’s Song" in 1990, Chesney Hawkes quickly became one of Britain’s best-loved stars. The following year, he released the single "The One and Only" (penned by Nik Kershaw) from the film’s soundtrack which went on to become the 20th biggest selling single of the 90s. Chesney has never been far from the spotlight since, with numerous TV appearances and new material, finding a whole new generation of fans who want to see him perform live. Go West Celebrating 25 years together and as one of the greatest singer-songwriter duos to emerge in the eighties they had their first hit "We Close Our Eyes" in 1985, the first of many including "Tracks of My Tears", "Call Me" and the opening song to the hugely successful film "Pretty Woman", "King of Wishful Thinking". Fantastic performers with a huge repertoire of hits, Go West are a real treat live. Right Said Fred Brothers Richard and Fred Fairbrass are as recognisable now as they were back in 1992 when Right Said Fred became the first UK band since the Beatles to reach No.1 in the US with a debut single. That single – "I’m Too Sexy" – hit No.1 in thirty two countries and garnered an Ivor Novello Award before further hits like "Deeply Dippy" (another Ivor Novello) and "Stand Up For The Champions" contributed to the band’s overall haul of twenty million records worldwide. Midge Ure One of Britain’s most prolific and well-respected songwriters, co-organiser of the Live Aid concerts and former member of such iconic groups as Visage and Thin Lizzy; Midge Ure is a man of many talents. True musical royalty, he received an OBE back in 2005 for services to music and charity. Midge achieved huge success in the 80s with the synthpop band Ultravox, with worldwide hits such as "Dancing With Tears In My Eyes" and "Vienna", going on to have a successful solo career too. Having performed a reunion tour with Ultravox back in 2010, this summer he plays solo bringing his extraordinary back catalogue to Rewind. Limahl One might think of Limahl in the same bracket as Boy George, Phil Oakey or Margaret Thatcher as having one of the defining bouffants of the era! But, the original duo tone spiky mullet man was oh, so much more than his legendary hair and the wave of sometimes dodgy imitation haircuts he inspired; Kajagoogoo, the band he fronted, so much more than their crazy name and angular posturings. Music mattered with a million selling debut album "White Feathers" and five chart hits over two years: - "Too Shy"(no 1) – "Ooh To Be Ahh" (no 7) – "Hang On Now" (no 13) – "Only For Love" (no 16) and "The Neverending Story" (no 4). Sinitta American born Sinitta is a professional actress / singer who has lived in the United Kingdom for most of her career. Best known for her singing she began recording in 1983 and has had 14 international hit singles including "So Macho", "Toy Boy", "Cross My Broken Heart" and her cover of "Right Back Where We Started From". More recently, Sinitta has appeared as a mentor on the ITV Talent Show "The X Factor", discovering new artists such as Leona Lewis, Olly Murs and JLS and has also made appearances as a contestant on both "Dancing on Ice" and "I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" Les McKeown's Legendary Bay City Rollers When Les McKeown became lead singer of the Bay City Rollers just days after his 18th birthday, the addition of his voice and personality transformed the band from potential one hit wonders into an international super group, notching up nine UK top ten hits including two number ones. Their first two albums, "Rollin’’ and "Once Upon A Star", stayed on the album charts for a total of 99 weeks and "‘Bye Bye Baby", the Rollers’ first No. 1 single, was the UK's biggest selling single of 1975. Between 1974 and 1978 the Bay City Rollers achieved no 1s in pop charts across the world with such songs as "Saturday Night" and "I Only Want To Be With You". Mass hysteria seemed to follow their every move; the screams of a generation of young girls could be heard across the nation and in every corner of the globe – the world had truly turned tartan! Katrina (Ex-Katrina & The Waves) The former lead singer of Katrina & The Waves, Katrina became an international pop star in the 80s with the massive hit "Walking on Sunshine", which has remained a timeless summer anthem ever since. Following this success, the band received a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist". After a period of downtime the band surged back into the limelight in 1997, when Katrina & The Waves represented Great Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest with "Love Shine a Light" and went on to win!

Holly Johnson One of the most recognisable and powerful voices from the eighties, we’re excited to announce that Holly Johnson will be making his Rewind Festival debut this year. As lead singer and lyricist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, he enjoyed phenomenal commercial success during the 1980s with hits including "Two Tribes", "The Power of Love" and their controversial debut "Relax". After Holly and the band split, he went on to have an equally successful solo career, with platinum selling album Blast reaching the top of the charts in 1989. Village People Recipients of a Star on the Hollywood walk of fame between Liberace and Betty Grable, Village People will be performing for you at this year’s festival. Well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, how many can you name? Village People have sold upwards of 100 million records worldwide with their disco and dance hits, including their trademark "Macho Man", "Go West", "In the Navy", "Can't Stop the Music", and their biggest hit, "Y.M.C.A.", with its cult dance. We’ll be watching for all the correct moves! Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse Mini-biography to follow soon. Roland Gift At one time picked by People Magazine as one of their 50 most beautiful people, Roland Gift came to attention with the release of the first Fine Young Cannibals album. His high, soaring voice was immediately recognizable, his style being both on classic soul singers and modern techniques that provided him with an edge. It was with the second FYC album four years later, however, that the band began to break internationally, with "She Drives Me Crazy" being heard everywhere. Lightning Seeds Lightning Seeds were formed by Ian Broudie in 1989, after having been involved with numerous bands in post-punk Liverpool, including Big in Japan and Holly Johnson, he decided to go it alone. Lightning Seeds have been entertaining audiences for over 20 years, and it’s easy to see why when witnessing their unmissable live performance. Ian Broudie conceived the band and penned the majority of the critically acclaimed debut album Cloudcuckooland, featuring the hit single Pure. The band’s 1994 album, Jollification, saw the Lightning Seeds garner the attention they rightly deserved, spawning the hit singles Lucky You, Change, Perfect and Marvellous. In 2006 they released of The Very Best of the Lightning Seeds and in 2010 the band returned to the live arena with a full UK tour and studio album. Marc Almond With over thirty years in music, the iconic Marc Almond, a huge influence to a generation of musicians who came after him, has sold over 30 million records worldwide and remains one of Britain’s most unique and interesting pop stars. He first rose to fame in 1980 after forming Soft Cell, recording four albums and enjoying several Top 10 hits including the international classic and BRIT Award winning "Tainted Love". After Soft Cell went their separate ways in 1984, Marc went on to have a diverse and acclaimed solo career, continuing to tour and record new music to this day. The Straits Formed by former members of Dire Straits Alan Clark, Phil Palmer and Chris White, due to the substantial demand to hear the band’s much loved catalogue of great songs, The Straits includes three original members along with some of the top session players to form a great new combo. Terence Reis was handpicked as the front man for The Straits for his voice with elements of Mark Knopfler, JJ Cale and Steve Earle and his guitar technique that’s remarkably similar to Knopfler’s own. Listen out for such rock classics as "Sultans of Swing", "Money for Nothing" and "Brothers in Arms". ABC Fronted by the dapper Martin Fry, their debut album The Lexicon of Love crashed straight into the charts at number one, showcasing a string of hits including "The Look of Love", "Tears Are Not Enough" and "Poison Arrow". After five further albums and a greatest hits, ABC bowed out of the spotlight in the early nineties, only to resurrect the name at the end of the decade much to the delight of their fans. Whether performing as a band or with an orchestra in the Albert Hall, Martin Fry is the consummate show man. Wang Chung Wang Chung came out of the post-punk, New Wave scene in the UK going on to achieve global success selling millions of records. Throughout their 30 year career they have released 5 albums and 2 Greatest Hits compilations. They have had 6 US Top 40 hits including a number 1 and international Top 40 hit, "Dance Hall Days", achieved cult status with their soundtrack for William Friedkin’s movie "To Live and Die in LA". In the process of all of this (and somewhat unintentionally), Wang Chung became part of the contemporary culture of North America. Their huge smash "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", with its now famous line "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight"' saw the invention of a new US verb; 'to Wang Chung', the band being name-checked by everyone from Homer Simpson to Frasier Crane. Altered Images Clare Grogan started her 30 year long career as a schoolgirl popstar in her band Altered Images; by day studying for her A Levels and at night touring and playing festivals alongside Siouxsie and The Banshees, Echo and The Bunnymen and U2 and recording sessions for John Peel. Clare never got to finish her exams as the band were signed to Epic Records in 1981, the same year she appeared in the BAFTA winning film Gregory’s Girl. Altered Images quickly had worldwide success, selling millions of records which topped the charts in several countries, including "I Could Be Happy", "Don’t Talk To Me About Love" and "Happy Birthday". After an eighteen-year gap in performing with Altered Images, in 2002 Clare was persuaded to sing their hits again and continues to play in front of huge and enthusiastic crowds. The Christians Described by The Sun as "arguably the best voice in pop" Garry Christian is both "the face" and "the voice" of THE CHRISTIANS .. another Liverpool success story emerging in the late 80s - renowned for their endless string of soul-inspired hits .. "Forgotten Town", "Born Again", "When the Fingers Point", "Ideal World", "The Bottle", "Father", "Perfect Moment", "What’s in a Word", "Harvest for the World", to name but a few .. often forgotten until you hear the songs and remember how much you loved them! THE CHRISTIANS are celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic eponymous album this year with a re-release along with a brand new album. John Parr Few musicians from England have made such a mark on America as John Parr has. He first found fame in America with the song he is probably best known for, "St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)", the popular 80s tune that he wrote and performed for the iconic film of the same name. Around that same time, he had another hit song that climbed the charts, called "Naughty, Naughty." As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, he has enjoyed a long and successful career, selling more than 10 million albums and working with a variety of top names including Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Meatloaf, Journey and The Beach Boys.

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