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NEWS and UPDATES

 20 Jul - Once again sorry for the lack of updates, I’ve not been neglecting things honest just not had the time in recent weeks, though not many new gigs being posted on the various web sites. Still the summer is here and lots of festival and I’ll probably get some more time to do things in the coming weeks. More on that later so watch this space.

 25 Jun - If like me you were going to The Amp Rocks Festival tonight to see Tinker Jack supporting Pauline Black I’ve just seen that due to unforeseen circumstances Tinker Jack will not be playing tonight. They are due to play as a duo on 10th July in Tingewick in support for The Eve Selis Band, check out Empty Room Promotions web site for details

22 Jun - Just received an e-mail to confirm there is a slight change in the line up for Folk By The Oak, Michael McGoldrick Band have been invited to join Mark Knopfler on tour but taking there place will be The Martin Simpson Quartet, for me at least this now makes the 2010 line up one of the best, with Bellowhead, Jackie Oates, Mawkin : Causley, Emily Smith, Spiro and Megson, just bring on the sun! Check the web site www.folkbytheoak.com

 31 May - The news is, there has been no real news except to apologise for the lack of updates. For those who do look, yes I didn’t do a Go Live section for May. There has been so much happening with the live music and now things happening in my job (I’m sure I’ll have more to say on that later) I started but didn’t finish, I’ll try and do one for June. I’m also trying to work on a blog, which is fun!

13 May Update - Last month I mentioned a mini festival at Minstrel Court in Royston Herts on 29th August with Richard Shindell, Megson, The New Essex Bluegrass Band and Cherry Lee Mewis and the entry price of £21 there’s a Hog Roast too. Well don’t delay in getting your ticket as I understand this has nearly sold out. Also check out their first gig on 1st August with Rita Hosking with support from the Carrivick Sisters, more details can be found at their web site www.minstrelcourt.com

7th May - The Stables have updated their web site and added a few more dates, so I now added these to my calendar, though too many shows to add to this page I’m afraid. Check out The Stables site.

 6th May - Here is a bit of a surprise, classed as The Last Show and The Friars Aylesbury on 4th June, local lad John Otway will be playing support for Paul Weller. Tickets limited to two per person and go on sale at 11am on 15th May at £35 but I suspect this will sell out a bit fast! Details on the Aylesbury Civic Centre web site - Update, as I suspected this sold out within hours, it’s just a pity that the amount of people queuing to get tickets didn’t support live music in Aylesbury earlier, maybe they wouldn’t be closing down their last music venue!

26th April - Yet another local festival has been cancelled this year. Just checking the Spratton Festival in Northamptonshire web site they have just announced that this will not take place this year. They had already confirmed some artistis for this festival but there is no reason given as to the reason for the cancellation. See confirmation on the web site www.sprattonfestival.com
If I’ve missed any gigs or you want to recommend some then please contact me at this e-mail address.
Dave
RECENTLY ADDED GIGS  and FESTIVALS
Date added
Artist
Venue
Date
20 Jul
Cherry Ghost
The Stables
4 Oct
8 Jul
Willie Nile Band
Empty Room Promotions
17 Oct
8 Jul
Judie Tzuke
The Stables
9 Oct
3 Jul
Shana Morrison
Fab Nights / Corn Exchange
24 Sep
1 Jul
Amy McDonald
Cambridge Corn Exchange
25 Oct
1 Jul
Steve Winwood
Cambridge Corn Exchange
19 Oct
1 July
Willie Nile Band
East West Promotions
15 Oct
21 Jun
Lesley Garrett
The Grove Dunstable
21 Nov
21 Jun
Human League
Cambridge Corn Ex
11 Dec
21 Jun
Frank Turner
Cambridge Corn Ex
6 Dec
21 Jun
Ellie Goulding
Cambridge Corn Ex
23 Nov
21 Jun
Manic Street Preachers
Cambridge Corn Ex
1 Nov
21 Jun
Nils Lofgren
Cambridge Corn Ex
17 Oct
21 Jun
Steve Earle
Cambridge Corn Ex
5 Sep
21 Jun
Shana Morrison
Cambridge Folk Club
17 Sep
10 Jun
Athlete
The Junction
22 Nov
9 Jun
Raul Malo
Empty Rooms
13 Nov
9 Jun
Carrie Rodriguz trio
Empty Rooms
25 Sep
8 Jun
Billy Bragg
The Forum
 Hatfield
1 Dec
8 Jun
Charlatans
The Forum
 Hatfield
5 Oct
8 Jun
Midlake
The Junction Cambridge
10 Nov
8 Jun
Crooked Still
East West Promotions
22 Oct
6 Jun
The Blockheads
Hertford Corn Exchange
3 Dec
6 Jun
Human League
St Albans Arena
5 Dec
4 Jun
Raul Malo
The Stables
4 Nov
4 Jun
Sam Sweeney & Hannah James
The Stables
22 Oct
4 Jun
Nils Lofgren
The Stables
15 Oct
4 Jun
Krystle Warren
The Stables
11 Oct
4 Jun
Ian Hunter
The Stables
8 Oct
4 Jun
Michael Weston King
The Stables
7 Oct
4 Jun
Beth Nielsen Chapman
The Stables
19/20 Sep
31 May
Rick Wakeman
Ian Anderson
Cambridge Corn Ex
30 Oct
31 May
Joe Bonamassa
Cambridge Corn Ex
10 Oct
31 May
Aled Jones
St Albans Arena
21 Nov
31 May
Rick Wakeman
Ian Anderson
St Albans Arena
30 Oct
16 May
Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek
East West Promotions
6 Nov
13 May
Kacey Cubero
East West Promotions
9 Oct
9 May
Hamsters
Junction One
3 Dec
9 May
Saw Doctors
Junction One
30 Nov
9 May
Bella Hardy
Junction Two
27 Nov
Below I’ve listed some, but not all, the gigs just added to the calendar. They are listed in the order they have been added to the web site, so keep checking back. Just click on them to go directly to the calendar for more information. I will also list those shows confirmed by the artists web site, Myspace and the promoters even if they have not been listed by the venues.