NEWS
TICKETWALL NEW MUSIC COMPETITION OPENS TO NEW BANDS
Ticketwall is a new online ticket store dedicated to supporting and nurturing emerging musicians throughout the U.K. The website, which donates 3p out of every £1 spent on the site to new music schemes, is offering a British band or solo artist the chance to perform at legendary Manchester venue, Band on the Wall. Musicians are encouraged to upload their tracks onto
www.ticketwall.org for a chance to not only play at the prestigious venue but also have their performance filmed and meet selected figureheads in the music industry who could further their career opportunities. The competition is now open and closes on 31 December 2011. PM
Bristol Guitar Show Confirmed
UFO lift a Lemondrop
If you are mad on everything to do with six strings best get yourself along to the Bristol Guitar Show on 25 September 2011 at the Ashton Gate Stadium. Brands and exhibitors already confirmed include Line6, John Hornby Skewes, Rotosound, Vigier, Tokai, Blade, JJ Guitars, Jaden Rose, Chris Eccleshall, Rob Williams, Bose, Professional Music Technology and Guitar&Bass magazine. A wide range of electric and acoustic guitars will be on display with more amps, pedals and music accessories than you can shake a stick at. Advance tickets can be purchased from www.
ukguitarshows.co.uk for only £8.50. PM
Nick Fyffe joins Deep Purple on Tour
Paul Raymond, guitarist and keyboard player for British HM legends UFO, is the latest musician to fall head over heels for the Vintage Icon V100MRPGM Lemon Drop guitar. Raymond first gave his new axe an airing in front of 80,000 people at a recent French festival gig and now he can’t put it down! ‘I would go so far as to say it has attracted more compliments and positive attention than any guitar I’ve ever had’, Raymond declared, “The Lemon Drop is definitely going to be touring with me for the foreseeable future! I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone – it provides fantastic value for money!” PM
FRANCIS DUNNERY CHOOSES TANGLEWOOD GUITARS FOR FORTHCOMING TOUR
In a surprising turn of events, for Jamiroquai bassist Nick Fyffe recently filled in for the poorly Roger Glover on Deep Purple’s 2011 European Tour. The bassist ended up playing ten shows with Purple, selecting his favourite Yamaha BB2024X bass as his instrument of choice. Fyffe insisted that the rock-steady foundations of his Yamaha BB rocked the house, especially when plugged into Roger Glovers massive bass rig which delivered over 4800 watts! PM
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Acclaimed singer songwriter, Francis Dunnery, made a personal visit to Tanglewood Guitars this month to come and hand pick a selection of acoustic guitars for his forthcoming tour. The British born musician, who originally fronted pop/fusion band It Bites during the 1980s, selected the Masterdesign by Sanden TSR2 model and a Sundance Historic TW40SDVSE. According to Francis, his choice was an easy one, his new Tanglewood guitars were selected on the strength of their great tones and outstanding build-quality. Tanglewood UK are obviously very pleased with this ringing endorsement from one of the 80s most respected guitarists. Dan Reeks, Marketing Manager at Tanglewood commented, ‘Francis is very much welcomed into the Tanglewood family of players and will help reinforce the quality & credibility of our instruments in the professional fraternity.’ PM
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