NB FYI re: c.28'57 Episode 4

Have noticed an error in episode 4. Tim asks me what the theatre is on St Martin's Lane where No Man's Land was performed. I, in my infinite stupidity, say, "The Duchess of York", as if I know what I'm talking about. I don't - it is of course "The Duke of York". My mind was befuddled by painkillers and I misspoke, and for this I apologise.

Just to clarify:

The Duke of York's Theatre is a West End Theatre in St Martin's Lane, in the City of Westminster. (That’s in London)

Sarah, Duchess of York (née Sarah Margaret Ferguson; 15 October 1959) is a charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She was married to Queen Elizabeth II's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from 1986 to 1996.

Now I will try and sleep soundly.

Past Podcasters - where and when to see them live

Oliver Talkes: 24th @ The Birdcage (E2 7QB); 31st @ Twickfolk, The Cabbage Patch Pub (TW1 3SZ) and 1st Feb @ The Wilmington Arms (EC1R 4RL)
www.myspace.com/olivertalkes

Clare Blackman: 1st Feb @ Chequers, Billericay (CM12 9BQ)
www.myspace.com/clareblackman

Mary Bowers & the Wrong Collective: 28th @ Proud Galleries (NW1 8AH)
www.myspace.com/wrongcollective

Episode 3

I mean you've probably already listened, but just in case - it's now up. So go, listen and love.

And for your information, we played:

Sara Schiralli, "Paranoid"
www.myspace.com/saraschiralli
Get *BANG BANG* on iTunes

Draw Me Stories, "The Oak Tree"
www.myspace.com/drawmestories
Get *THE SKY AND THE MIRROR* EP at Myspace or RawRip

Molly Beanland, "The Quay"
www.myspace.com/mollybeanland
Get *MOVES FOR PIECES* on iTunes

Tim Dickinson, "Where We Lie"
www.myspace.com/timdickinson
Get *A LITTLE BIT OF DARKNESS* on iTunes

Clare Blackman, "Every Time I Close My Eyes I See Mountains"
www.myspace.com/clareblackman
Get *EVERY TIME I CLOSE MY EYES I SEE MOUNTAINS* from her Myspace

A good day.

I had a day off work today. I promised myself it would be full of new music. Firstly - the Mumford & Sons album, which I wanted to dislike but don't at all because it's very good. Only one listen through so far, but I'm intrigued. Secondly, some Elvis Costello, Secret Profane and Sugarcane (not strictly new but still SO SO good) (also this was on new headphones so even better). Then, after a very overdue catch up with an excellent friend who had very good news, some excellent Brahms at the Royal Academy, and some excellent pasta, my first real listen to Sara Schiralli, on a friend's recommendation. She is really very very good. Oh alright then, excellent. And on her myspace it says unsigned?! Shocking. Sad we missed her with Martha Wainwright at the Hawley Arms on Monday... for a future podcast I hope?! Yes please.

www.myspace.com/saraschiralli

Mx

November Gig Diary

As promised - only a little bit late (we got distracted by some amazing food courtesy of our housemate Tarek. Tharek.) These are things we'll a) definitely be going to or b) definitely would be going to if we had a wee bit more cash...

ON NOW - until 07/11 London International Festival of Exploratory Music @ Kings Place
www.lifem.org.uk
08/11 Lola & the Clic @ The Flowerpot in Camden – from 3pm, and there's a BBQ!
www.flowerpotlondon.com
11/11 The Lie Awakes @ The Cross Kings
www.myspace.com/thelieawakes
12/11 Sam Sallon @ Portobello Acoustic Session
www. myspace.com/samsallon
12/11 Dan Mangan @ Slaughtered Lamb
www.danmanganmusic.com
13/11 Draw Me Stories @ Dogstar (Listen out for them next month!)
www.myspace.com/drawmestories
13/11 Sunday Driver @ Café de Paris
www.sundaydriver.co.uk
17/11 Carla Bley & the Lost Chords @ Southbank Centre
http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/2009-11-17/carla-bley-lost-chords-julian-siegel-trio
18/11 Betty Steeles @ Cross Kings
www.myspace.com/iambettysteeles
18/11 John Surman with John Abercrombie, Jack DeJohnette and Drew Gress @ Southbank Centre
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/gigs-contemporary/tickets/john-surman-celebrates-65-years-47921
19/11 Bill Frisell with Mike Gibbs & BBC Symphony Orchestra @ Barbican
http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/event-detail.asp?ID=9277
21/11 Kit Downes Trio @ Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre
http://www.serious.org.uk/events/2009-11-21/kit-downes-trio-1
21/11 Tord Gustavsen Trio @ Southbank Centre
http://www.serious.org.uk/events/2009-11-21/ljf-tord-gustavsen-ensemble-jason-yarde-andrew-mccormack
22/11 Dog Soup @ Barbican Freestage
http://www.serious.org.uk/events/2009-11-22/dog-soup
22/11 Tortoise @ Southbank Centre
http://www.serious.org.uk/events/2009-11-22/tortoise
24/11 Sparrow and the Workshop @ Electroacoustic Club, The Slaughtered Lamb
www.myspace.com/sparrowandtheworkshop
25/11 The Watson Twins & Greg Laswell @ Electroacoustic Club, The Slaughtered Lamb www.electroacousticclub.com
27/11 My Tiger My Timing @ The Garage in Highbury
www.myspace.com/mytigermytiming
30/11 The Unthanks @ Shepherds Bush Empire
www.rachelunthank.com


Any more gigs that we should know about? Let us know! Hope to see you at one or more... x

Some other things what we talked about

Jarvis's arty Happening. That's really what he's calling it... More details here:

http://www.timeout.com/london/connect/music/blog/177/jarvis-does-art-when-musicians-diversitfy


I like how in that link they've spelt diversify wrong - and because you can't change the address of the page, it's going to be like that for EVER.

Episode Two is in the can

What fun we had arsing around of a Saturday morning (afternoon, and early evening). What to expect? Extendable cutlery, peevish Penny Farthing riders, a long-overdue boon for bagel-eaters and no fewer than two competitions. With music from Mary Bowers, Sunday Driver, The Teak Project, Lola & the Clic and EBRT-FMC.

Start getting excited right about now.