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Network Musician 4/11/08 at The Flowerpot, King Street, Derby, Midlands DE1 3DZ

November 3, 2008 /

Musicians’ Union Midlands Region invites you to

Network Musician 4/11/08

at The Flowerpot, King Street, Derby, Midlands DE1 3DZ

Cost: Free    4pm

A free networking opportunity for musicians and music businesses. Come along and make announcements, ask questions, find others to collaborate with or just attend to see what others are up to. Free to attend with refreshment

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Get your Gigs Listed easily in National Press and Listings

November 3, 2008 /


Ents24.com Launches New Discovery Network for Live Entertainment Fans.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday 3rd November 2008 

Want to know how good a band is before you shell out your hard earned cash on tickets? Ever been lost at a new venue trying to find somewhere to park or wondered about the best bar to grab a drink at before a gig? Well, Ents24’s entertainment discovery network, ‘Have Your Say’ may just be the answer. Powered completely by fans’ contributions, the new section of the UK’s largest guide to live entertainment enables readers to share local tips, reviews and recommendations on any of the hundreds of thousands of venues, attractions or artists listed on site.

With the sole aim to enrich the experience of all lovers of live entertainment, Commercial Director, Tim Gillions is excited about bringing this new tool to gig goers everywhere.

“We recognise that every visitor to Ents24 is an entertainment expert in their own right, whether that’s on their favourite band, venue or local area. However, until ‘Have Your Say’, it seemed there was no ‘knowledge centre’ that bought together comprehensive entertainment listings, trusted ticket links and coherent, informative tips and recommendations from fans and readers. There was a definite lack of in-depth information and insider knowledge for people looking to improve their entertainment experience and it makes sense for us to combine our listings with the expertise of our users to provide a single destination for entertainment discovery. In fact, soon it’ll be hard to remember how you ever booked a good night out without it!” 

Launched to a closed user group two weeks ago, thousands of fans have already got involved. Ents24 will officially launch ‘Have Your Say’ to the public on the 10th November and given its popularity so far, the network is set to grow rapidly as people look to improve their entertainment experience. Previews of the new discovery network are available on http://www.ents24.com/preview this week, so what are you waiting for? Visit now, browse the site and be amongst the first to ‘Have Your Say’ on what could be the next big thing in the live entertainment and ticketing industry.

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For further information please contact: Adele Taylor 
(t) 0117 325 0232 (e) adele.taylor@ents24.com  (f) 0117 973 0152 

Ents24.com is the UK’s largest entertainment listings website, delivering comprehensive listings for live music, comedy, theatre and cinema since 1999 and launched ‘Days Out’ in 2008. The website currently attracts over one million unique monthly readers and provides users with the unique ability to narrow their entertainment search by postcode, genre, artist or venue preferences. Working with all the top online ticket companies, Ents24 also provides access to the widest selection of available tickets all in one place.  
 
‘Have Your Say’ is a unique discovery network where anyone can interact with others and leave recommendations, reviews and tips on any of the hundreds or thousands of venues, artists or attractions onsite. Launching in November 2008, the aim of the network is to enrich the experience of the Ents24 user and aid in live entertainment discovery so everyone can enjoy a great night or day out. 

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Dirty Star’s “Gangster Boogie” released from their up-coming album “Return of the Ruler”

November 3, 2008 /
Download single “Gangster Boogie” and album “Return of the Ruler”

www.myspace.com/dirtystar2
theblackmickjagger.co.uk
dirtystar.co.uk

Midlands based Phurry Records releases Dirty Star’s highly acclaimed single “Gangster Boogie” from their up-coming album “Return of the Ruler”, available at all good retailers and downloadable from iTunes now!

Dirty Star (brothers Star and RL) is shining bright and destined to rise fast with this Jazz/Funk and Hip-Hop/Soul fused track featuring top Grime artist Fumin,that will take listeners through the journey of a young man to wannabe gangster, and have them reach for the rewind button time and time again.

Often compared to Prince and Outcast and even hailed as the ‘Black Mick Jagger’ by NME, Star, the 23 years old flamboyant singer-songwriter of Dirty Star says of “Gangster Boogie,”“As the first release from my latest album, I had to bring something a little different to the table and the ‘Gangster Boogie’ track and video have done just that. For this track, I embodied different genres of music to express different feelings and emotions that I feel and see in my everyday life.” 

“Gangster Boogie” the first release off “Return of the Ruler”was inspired by a sketch from Chris Rock’s in ‘Bring the Pain’ which Star adapted to a UK perspective and based it around people known to him. With lines like (“…He doesn’t ever wanna go to skool. He says it starts too early its just for fools. So he just stays outside and starts a riot…”), Starreveals something closer to home. Star says, “As a young man, I consider ‘Gangster Boogie’ a true depiction of real life for a majority of youngsters living in UK inner cities.”

Dirty Star has been a refreshing change to the UK urban scene with their organic way of creating music, using some influences of Afrobeat, Funk and Jazz in their sounds, instead of imitating the usual synthesis approach. “We’re more Leftfield, Star explains. It’s all played by us; no outside producers, remixing or anything like that – It’s definitely all us”.

The soon to be video release of “Gangster Boogie”by acclaimed UK director Sheridan De Myers (Revlon, Blak Twang, Pharaoh Monche) isn’t the typical urban video, that sometimes relishes on using booty-shaking women, but quite an innovative piece based on a young women’s journey through struggle and survival in London. 

For the latest information on and Dirty Star log onto: 
www.myspace.com/dirtystar2

For further press information about the Dirty Star, interviews and images please contact Nzinga aka Naz on 07858 444 913 or emailinfo@queenofthecrop.co.uk 

Dirty Star
Singer songwriter Star and musician RL are brothers from the Midlands who have been quietly crafting their antidote to the UK’s current urban-pop nightmare. Dirty Star is often compared to Prince, Outkast and NERD and surprisingly Mick Jagger. After releasing their debut record Dirty Star E.P in 2003 a year later they released Dirty Star’s Illphonic (2004)both E.P’s were well received and critically acclaimed. Another Episode was used for The Bertallosophie ffwd vol.4 compilation album released nationwide in Italy by V2 records July/August 2005. The Mad Raven – in Monostereo (2006) was released By Damon Albarn’s label Honest Jons in Japan, USA and Europe. Dirty Star have been supported worldwide by Scanner FM (Spain), Radio-Deejay (Italy), 1xtra (UK), Kiss 100 (UK),Galaxy FM (UK), Juice FM (UK), Kusf FM (San Francisco), Samurai FM(Japan) etc… New single ‘Gangster Boogie’ Features UK Grimes brightest star Fumin. The record is released August 11th 2008 on iTunes and 12″in all good retailers. The video clip was shot by acclaimed uk director Sheridan De Myers (Revlon, Blak Twang, So Solid, Pharoah Monche), it features some actors from Kidulthood and is coming up soon. 

Gangster Boogie (Ft Fumin)  
Download now or listen on posterous

Gangster Boogie.mp3 (3554 KB)

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DUFUS Tourdates USA November December 2008

November 3, 2008 /
Saturday, Nov. 1 Nickel City Co-Op w/Ching Chong Song, Buffalo, NY
Sunday, Nov. 2 Medelsome Lab w/Ching Chong Song, Rochester, NY
Monday, Nov. 3 ABC Cafe w/Ching Chong Song, Ithaca, NY
Tuesday, Nov. 4 Copperworks w/Ching Chong Song, Pittsfield, NY
Sunday, Nov. 9 Pete’s Candy Store (Seth Faergolzia Solo!), Brooklyn, NY

Nov 11/12 Recording sessions in Brooklyn 
(get in touch if you’d like to be involved in the recording!)

Thursday, Nov. 13 Death by Audio, Brooklyn, NY
Friday, Nov. 14 TBA, New Brunswick, NJ
Saturday, Nov 15 32 North Street, Binghamton, NY

Thursdsay Dec. 4 Knitting Factory, NYC

www.dufus.tv
www.myspace.com/dufus

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Fordante – A New Classical Music Experience from Birmingham

October 31, 2008 /
Fordante – Premiering in Shropshire is an exciting new classical music group, Fordante – created by film music composer Phil Mountford working with four classically trained musicians.
Composer and musical director Phil comments: “This new music blends the drama and evocative sound of Venice with that of more contemporary film music producing beautiful, haunting and unforgettable melodies that are brought to life through this talented ensemble.”
This music appeals to all audiences including those that may not usually listen to classical music.
As heard on BBC Local Radio.
The concert dates and venues:
13th December  St Leonard’s Church, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EJ
24th January  Parish Hall, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire  
31st January  Victoria Hall, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 4EX
7th February  The Red House, Albrighton, Nr Wolverhampton, WV7 3JU
28th February  Chelmarsh Village Hall, Chelmarsh, Shropshire, WV16 6BA
Bridgnorth and Cleobury will also be hosting a musical workshop in the daytime (15:30 to 17:00) for young musicians to come along to of Grade 3 standard and above where they can perform alongside the musicians of Fordante.
Tickets from Bridgnorth Tourist Information 01746 763257  £7.50/£8 (ad) £3 (ch). 
Musical workshops £4 on the door.
Further information available from  HYPERLINK “http://www.fordante.com” www.fordante.com and  HYPERLINK “mailto:info@fordante.com” info@fordante.com

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