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Monday, July 20th,
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From: Steve.Pearce@OCTEL.com
Subject: Caravan - UK gig
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:11:45 +0100
I've not seen this announced anywhere....
Caravan are playing the London Astoria on October 30th,
I've just booked my ticket. Box office is on 0171-434-0403.
I also got a ticket for the Colosseum gig, they are one
band I've always wanted to see. I received my tickets yesterday
and saw that the support bands for Caravan were Wishbone Ash and
the Groundhogs. This has the making of a great night
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From: "Steve Ashworth" <stash@zen.co.uk>
Subject: "TV Offal"/Dave Stewart
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:14:10 +0100
TO: Steve Hill (Re: WR # 98)
Further to your message, I did notice the Dave Stewart
theme on Victor Lewis-Smith's "TV Offal" show. DS and V L-S are
old collaborators, Dave doing the theme for the previous
Lewis-Smith series on BBC 2. This theme was 20 seconds of pure
electro-dementia heaven !! On Lewis-Smiths short Radio 1 series a
few years back, Dave and Barbara Gaskin were featured artists each
week - a funny man/straight people type sequence followed by
a track from the "Spin" CD each episode. Some of Victor's
songs in this series had a great deal of Dave Stewart
compositional influence. An mp3 file of the TV offal theme would
be appreciated.
Steve Ashworth <stash@zen.co.uk>
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From: "Steve Ashworth" <stash@zen.co.uk>
Subject: re : Brainville review - WR # 98 ; and Children .
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:12:15 +0100
We got to see Brainville at the Duchess in Leeds on
Tuesday 16th June 1998. Unlike the review in WR#98, we had the
three piece Allen/Hopper/Pyle band to enthrall us that night.
Pre-concert, the three of us, despite many concerts
attended over the years, had never seen Hugh Hopper playing
live. Simon Kerry therefore concluded that we were all "Hugh
Hopper virgins" !! After Daevid announcing that Kramer was in
Japan, the trio launched in to a stunning improvised piece with a
beautiful psych feel to it, gliss guitar to the fore in
masterly fashion. Then, a Kramer song about phobias called "Who's
Afraid". I'm not too aware of much of Allen's recent recorded
work, but believe this is available. Obviously, I cannot
compare this to the original but did notice an effortless shift
from 5/8 to 4/4 time. The third piece did sound familiar, with
percussion tape loops and more gorgeous gliss. After
"Thinking thoughts", we were intoduced to "Shadow", a Hugh
Hopper song about psychotherapy (?) dedicated to Robert
Wyatt. Next, the highlight of the evening, a version of Soft
Machine's "Hope For Happiness". The final piece had difficult
intro's and outro's. In conclusion, this group dealt with the
setback of losing a fourth member amazingly. The music flowed
empathetically, with great understanding between the three.
Overall, bloody marvellous - I hope they've taped a concert or two
for release .
CHILDREN. One of my 7 year old son's favourite songs is
"I'm a bole" off "Bananamoon". Before the gig, I told him who I
was going to see and he said, sadly, " I suppose it will finish
too late for me to come with you Dad ?" I felt gutted. On speaking
to Daevid after the concert, I told him of this young fan and he
drew a PHP for him with the message "to Thomas with a big HUG from
Daevid '98". Young Tom was pleased beyond words with this - and it
got me thinking ... do any other Rattlers have children who like
the stuff their parent(s) listen to ? A new line to follow in our
submissions to WR ? For starters, my youngest loves "Don
Alfonso" from the "V " sampler and anything with Ivor Cutler on.
Steve Ashworth <stash@zen.co.uk>
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From: "Out of Time Productions"
<kris.gray@btinternet.com>
Subject: EDGAR BROUGHTON BAND
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 01:36:31 +0100
Hi there,
I was put on to you by Phil Franks?
My name is Kris Gray and I play bass for the Edgar
Broughton Band. I know your site is mainly devoted to bands from
Canterbury but I thought you may be interested in our movements as
we are from the same era.
Currently the band are rehearsing to play a festival in
Germany, with Caravan I might add, on July 18th. This will be
swiftly followed by five dates here in the UK as follows -
22nd July - Cellar South Shields
23rd July - Grimsby College
24th July - The Brook Southampton
25th July - Leisure Centre Bromley Kent
26th July - Worcester Park Tavern, Worcester Park
If you could post there on your site I would be more than
grateful, if you need more info on the band or the dates just
e-mail me,
All the best and keep the flag flying
Luv n stuff
Kris Gray
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From: Marcel Safier <msafier@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: Re: Cafe Jacques
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 01:31:58 +1000
Kent F. Smith <kfsmith@jps.net> & Reed A.
Callais mentioned Cafe Jacques and I thought I would throw in a
little bit of info about this band, although not very Canterbury
related.
I have met there drummer Mike Ogletree a few times in the
80s. The band's manager was Bruce Finlay who also used to manage
Simple Minds. In fact when Brian McGee left SM, Mike replaced him
for the New Gold Dream tour and I saw him on tour here in
Brisbane, Australia and he is an excellent drummer. He was
surprised I knew about the Cafe Jacques albums he had done a few
years earlier. Mike was replaced in SM shortly afterwards
replaced by the more "powerful" Mel Gaynor. Mike told me he
got the SM gig through Bruce, and Mike later turned up in the band
Fiction Factory from Perth in Scotland whom I saw in concert in
Edinburgh in 1983. Their album Throw The Warped Wheel Out
isn't bad BTW.
Glad to hear at least one of Cafe Jacques 2 albums (Round
the Back) is now on CD. I would never have expected
it. The band are listed in the All Music Guide BTW
(http://www.allmusic.com/cg/x.exe?p=amg&sql=B16241)
Has anyone seen copies of the Rupert Hine 1995 album Deep
End - I have never been able to locate it?
Marcel
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From: Mark Bloch <markb@echonyc.com>
Subject: Robert Wyatt tribute album
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 22:37:07 +0100
You may not know yet that an italian label is assembling a
tribute album to Wyatt featuring mostly italian bands, but it will
include also a track from Robert, a cover of a song from the
italian group CPI that organized the project - this will be out in
fall-winter 98 I think.
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From: Steve Taaffe <classic@feist.com>
Subject: Upcoming Canterbury Real Audio Show
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 20:39:40 -0500
Hello Aymeric,
Just a short note for you and everyone in the group. I am
putting together a Canterbury show and would like to have
everyone's input on what they would like to hear.
Our website is http://www.tafcommedia.net
We feature Real Audio stereo programming and now have 15
shows recorded. If you
listen to all of our shows you will hear various
prog/psyc/rock groups all mixed together. The feedback so far has
been incredible but frankly many Canterbury fans want nothing but
Canterbury music. No problem with that. I just need to know what
you want.
It has been suggested to me to include Soft Machine, Gong,
Robert Wyatt, Caravan, Phil Miller and Hatfield & The North.
As a fellow Rattler I know that this group is very
supportive and I look for you to flood my email box. I'm not sure
how many members are in this group but I hope to find out.
Cheers.
Steve Taaffe
webmaster
http://www.tafcommedia.net
Radio Free Kansas
a BMI LICENSED WEBSITE
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From: CuneiWay@aol.com
Subject: The Muffins
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 08:52:47 EDT
So, the unexpected reunion of The Muffins happened last
nite at a little joint called "Chief Ike's Mambo Room". Despite my
severe reservations about the whole thing [mainly the lack of time
that they had to practice - 3 days, & the fact that at least
one of them really doesn't play music at all anymore], I'd say it
came off pretty well overall.
They opened with a typical late-period Muffin gambit; all
four playing saxes, walking from the back of the club to the
stage. There was then an improv & after a bit it turned into
two songs from <185>; Under Dali's Wing and These Castle
Children, both of which had some small "problems", but were
certainly well enough performed to allow me to enjoy the moment,
rather than thinking about the passage of time on everyone's
ability to play. Remember, this is HARD TO PLAY stuff. A couple of
improvs as well as a couple of short little new composed pieces
followed. Then Monkey With The Golden Eyes and Hobart Got Burned
from "Manna/Mirage". Another short new piece and then...goodbye!
About 45 minutes?
The new pieces probably came off the best. They were
generally much simpler than the older stuff, although not
uninteresting, but they still sounded like "The Muffins" on
them. The improvs were fun, but I think that playing together more
would've helped in terms of "instantaneous unspoken
communication". And seeing the older pieces was terrific, but they
probably suffered the most due to lack of rehearsal, even though
all-in-all, I think they pulled them off quite well.
They all apparently had a blast, & are talking about
getting together every 6-9 months to work for a few days & see
if they can eventually develop new material for a recording
project. I'm still trying to decide if seeing this made me feel
young again, or quite old....
Steve
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From: phil howitt <facelift@gpo.sonnet.co.uk>
Subject: Various
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 17:32:00 +0100 (GMT/BST)
Hi Aymeric
I'd not forgotten my self-made promise to keep you abreast
of news - more the fact that it's been a bit quiet of late. A few
things to pass on though:
Press release just through from hannibal/rykodisc. I
assume you know that Old Rottenhat and Nothing Can Stop Us are
both out. Dondestan and The Animals Film due out on October 19th.
Also, Hannibal have announced an as yet untitled CD box set which
will include various singles/EPs including I'm A Believer,
Shipbuilding, Biko, plus remixes of Shleep. One CD will include
the video to Shipbuilding, playable in CD-ROM form. No date on
this yet - I'm assuming this is also October.
The Band on the Wall in Manchester has been putting on a
regular monthly club night called Le Petit Orb. From the first one
I saw, this is Alex Patterson (The Orb) with guests in a
multimedia setting (ie; with light show). Seemed to be to me to be
mainly DJing, although the music spun was very orbish. Of interest
because last Wednesday's performance also featured Steve
Hillage/Miquette Giraudy. Didn't make it unfortunately.
Latest press releases from Voiceprint include Pierre
Moerlen's Gong Live from 1988 (on Outer Music) - presumably this
is what the extract on Gong's 'Family Jewels' album was all about.
Also 'Far From the Madding Crowd' from Faraway, which turns out to
be Harry Williamson (ex Mother Gong) and new partner Liz van Dort,
suggested to be eclectic world/ambient music. Both should be out
now-ish.
Saw Brainville at Stoke a while back (Allen/Hopper/Pyle) -
extraordinary really - it was what I expected in that it was
unexpected (if that makes sense). Certainly rather noisy, Daevid
Allen for once not solely centrestage - his main point of focus
today was his (rather excellent) solo guitarplaying rather than
vocals or looning around. An enormous privilege seeing Hugh Hopper
and Pip Pyle live again. Some of the gig was structured, some not
- Jonny of GAS said it was 70% different to the previous night.
Recognisable tracks included material from the Allen/Kramer
albums, Soft Machine's first (!), and one blissful groove that was
probably 'Fohat Digs Holes in Space'. I just sat there grinning...
In reply to your reader's question about Tim Blake:
certainly 'Magick' (his comeback album) and 'New Jerusalem' are
still available at Piccadilly Records - no sign of Crystal Machine
though. Both are on Mantra. Crystal Machine is very exploratory
instrumental stuff, with a beautiful ambience - my own favourite -
'New Jerusalem' is his classic, and where his own vocals work
best. 'Magick' is occasionally excellent, a bit more mainstream
than the others. All releases on Mantra. WR readers are directed
to Facelift issue 4 (Blake biog) and issue 8 (interview), both
available for £1 each (UK), £1.20 (Eur), £1.50 elsewhere from the
address below. PLUG PLUG PLUG!!!
OK, think that's it for a while. Off to sunny climes for a
month or so - will be in contact when I return.
Cheers, Phil
Facelift Magazine has been exploring the Canterbury scene
and beyond since 1989.
Facelift 18, including a 23-page Bill Bruford interview,
and Facelift 19, with Dirk Campbell, Pierre Moerlen interviews are
now available for £2 each (£2.50 Europe, £3 elsewhere) from Phil
Howitt, Facelift, PO Box 69, Manchester M16 8RD, UK. Or for
details of how to subscribe to Facelift e-mail
facelift@gpo.sonnet.co.uk
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From: Gary Davis <artshop@artist-shop.com>
Subject: Progression #27
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 19:47:18 -0400
Hello:
The latest Artist Shop newsletter can be found in its
entirety at <http://www.artist-shop.com/news.htm>. But
here's a snippet that's of special interest to Canterbury fans!
Progression Magazine issue No. 27 is now out and
subscriptions can be purchased through The Artist Shop at
<http://www.artist-shop.com/progress.htm>. This is by far
the biggest and best issue yet, with 148 pages, full-color cover,
glossy inside page stock and square binding. Contents include the
following:
* Comprehensive overview of Canterbury progressive music.
* In-depth interview with King Crimson bassist Tony Levin.
* In-depth interview with Fates Warning, including former
vocalist John Arch.
* In-depth interview with Jacob Holm-Lupo of White Willow.
* In-depth interview with Ritchie Blackmore and Candice
Night of Blackmore's
Night.
* In-depth interview with Finneus Gauge.
* Analysis of contemporary neo-classical music.
* Detailed review of recent Genesis concerts in England
and Ireland.
* Info on upcoming Progday, Strange Daze and Powermad
festivals.
* Coverage of Cozy Powell's death.
* Concert reviews of: Bruford Levin Upper Extremities,
Always Almost, Discipline, ProjeKct Two, Crucible, After the Fall,
Soundscape, The Annie Haslam Band, Tony Geballe, Sol.
* About 100 book, video and CD reviews
Progression No. 28 is slated to be published in late
September and will include the following: interviews with
electronic/progressive pioneer Larry Fast of Synergy fame, the
California Guitar Trio, British proggers Haze, prog-metalers Royal
Hunt; retrospective on Hawkwind's Robert Calvert; analysis of
Polish progressive rock; all regular columnists and tons of
reviews. Much more to be announced later!
Gary
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