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🚨 Middlesbrough Mela is Back on New Dates! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce that the Middlesbrough Mela, the region’s largest celebration of multiculturalism, has been rescheduled for 7th and 8th September! 🎉

After recent unrest in our town, we made the difficult decision to postpone the event. However, the overwhelming support from our community has inspired us to bring it back even stronger. Following a crucial meeting with local leaders, we’re excited to return to Albert Park in less than three weeks, symbolizing our town’s resilience and unity.

Mela leaders expressed their gratitude: “We’re deeply encouraged by the solidarity of those who recognized the importance of Mela. With the support of our MP, Mayor, and Police, we’re confident that Middlesbrough Mela will continue to be a beacon of hope and unity for our town and the wider region.”

For over three decades, Middlesbrough Mela has been a flagship event promoting community cohesion, integration, and inclusivity. This year, despite the challenges, the Mela will once again light up Albert Park with vibrant performances and a spirit of togetherness that defines our town.

Mayor Chris Cooke, MP Andy McDonald, and Police Crime Commissioner Matt Storey have all praised the Mela as a celebration of diversity and unity, highlighting its importance in bringing our community together.

🗓 New Dates: 7th and 8th September
📍 Albert Park, Middlesbrough
🎟 Free entry, no tickets required!

Join us for a weekend of cultural celebration and unity.

This September, let’s come together to show the world what Middlesbrough is all about—unity, diversity, and community spirit! 💫

Mr Wishy Washy presents Chris Helme (solo) in a special Sunday Matinee performance. Chris Helme, frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses and acclaimed solo artist, is set to bring a collection of brand new material to our place on Sunday Nov 17th [5pm start]. Tickets here: https://www.terns.co.uk/event-details/13861113/chris-helme-solo/

Newcastle peeps.

Great music, great beer. Great food and great vibe. What’s not to like. WishyWashy’s first promo at the Brinkburn St Brewery in toon.

What’s not to like?

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Old Red Eyes - Beautiful South/Housemartins/Paul Heaton tribute OLD RED EYES - Solo tribute to Paul Heaton Lead singer from the highly acclaimed tribute band The Southmartins takes a soulful, high energy and often humorous trip through the hits and bits of The Beautiful South, The Housemartins and Paul's other work. Expect Happy Hour, Perfect 10, You Keep It All...

Rare night out seeing a gig I haven’t put on.

BAXTER

Very proud to have put Bob Harris & Colin Hall on in 17Nineteen talking about ‘The Songs the Beatles gave away’ A full house (church) too.

All is good in the world then ❤️ Peter Johnson would approve ❤️

As well as an absolutely stunning night at the washhouse starring , popped in with Coco. Just a perfect evening. Oh and KJ covered ‘Skeletons’ which was sublime # # # thanks as ever ❤️Alan Patrickson Marty Longstaff

LPFC’s first gig at the Cluny. Giant Sand. Alan Patrickson Howe Gelb, Talula Gelb and me.

Stephen Howell providing earlier support 💪🏼

Tonight’s Giant Sand gig timings for the Cluny

Doors 7.30
Ben Woods (Golden Dregs) 8pm
Giant Sand 9pm

Tickets on the door £25

That’s Andy

GIANT SAND - MONDAY 22ND APRIL - THE CLUNY NEWCASTLE

TICKETS https://www.wegottickets.com/event/607347

Chore Of Enchantment (25th Anniversary Edition)

Celebrating 25 years since the release of Giant Sand’s legendary ‘Chore Of Enchantment’, the panoramic masterpiece that was the turning point for the classic line-up featuring seasoned songwriter Howe Gelb and latter-day Calexico members Joey Burns and John Convertino from 1999.

Filled with mind-bending one-liners, customary offbeat instrumentation, echo fields and hazy horizons; ‘The Chore Of Enchantment’ is a songbook of Howe Gelb’s greatest songs. The high level production by the legendary Jim Dickinson, PJ Harvey foil John Parish and acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Salem, a tour-de-force of Gelb’s unique oeuvre.

Highlighting their eclectic and esoteric career, this reissue celebrates the band’s magnificent, long and winding career. This deluxe reissue features restored artwork and newly penned liner notes from MOJO’s Dave Henderson.

“A beautiful, emotionally complex album.” The Quietus

Giant Sand have been the primary outlet for the stylistic curveballs and sun-damaged songcraft of singer-songwriter Howe Gelb. In four plus decades he’s managed to reinvent rock, country, blues, punk, garage, lo-fi, jazz, gospel, avant-garde noise and flamenco gypsy music with his impressionistic imagery and expansive observations of the world.

The reissue is released alongside 2010’s ‘Blurry Blue Mountain’. A gorgeous and much-celebrated collection of perfectly-crafted, personal songwriting from Howe Gelb. It’s another well-thumbed chapter recounted by one of Americana’s great writers.

“An album full of heart, soul, and wit… there’s some very real magic to be found in the elegant force of Blurry Blue Mountain.” AllMusic

Giant Sand will be touring the UK this April which includes a special live date at EartH collaborating with Steve Wynn and Kristin Hersh in celebration of Fire Records’ 40th Anniversary.

Peter Case and Sid Griffin https://www.wegottickets.com/event/607578/

Just announced. TV Smith plays in front of the dryers on Sat 28th September 2024

Tickets https://www.wegottickets.com/event/616048/

TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976, and were
one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977, they performed regularly at the
newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records single "One Chord
Wonders." Their next release, "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" became a hit record, leading to radio and TV appear-
ances and extensive media interest. A further single, “No Time To Be 21,” also entered the charts, and the
band spent the rest of the year playing live, including major tours with The Damned and Iggy Pop. The al-
bum that followed in early 1978, "Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts," is still considered a genuine
classic of the era and is often cited as one of the twenty best punk albums ever.

TV Smith TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976, and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977, they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records singl...

On Saturday 23rd March Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri take you on an acoustic journey with their spellbinding, stripped-back show stopping off at Sunderland's beautiful 17Nineteen.

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri – The Long Ride Home Tour

For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.

Kiki has recently celebrated her 55th year in the music industry and has cemented her status as one of the UK’s finest and most revered vocalists, always moving
forward with the music that she creates with Carmelo.

Kiki says Carmelo is her favorite guitarist, and he co-writes and produces all their songs.

The duo’s latest critically acclaimed album THE LONG RIDE HOME was released in 2022, and is full of haunting, emotional and stunning songs that will hopefully please
their army of fans.

Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey of their songs and stories which also include some tracks from the new album, unique covers of songs by artists such as
Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, “I Got The Music In Me”, “Loving & Free” and the stunning “Amoureuse”.

Info & Tickets here: 🎟️ - https://wegottickets.com/event/5886162.

Due to unforeseen circumstances tonight’s gig at the launderette with Dan Stuart & Tom Heyman is cancelled. Refunds from source. I’m sorry if this causes inconvenience.

Best

Richard

Thats beautiful Mary x

I was so sad to hear that Vince Power had died on Saturday..
The loss to his family is unimaginable💔💔
I sang at the Mean Fiddler in 1987 for 7 nights . And again a few months later for another 7 nights ..
He was always there . I remember the night that he brought Van Morrison. Elvis Costello & Cait O Riordan , Nick Cave into my dressing room after the gig !
I did 11 Fleadhs in Finsbury Park .. Fleadh Mor in Tramore , NY & Chicago!
Reading , Glastonbury and many more .
Just over 30 years ago when I had well & truly hit my rock bottom, he took me aside and asked me if I needed help 😔
I said yes ..
He paid for me to go to The Rutland Centre and of course he gave me gigs when I came out ..nobody even wanted to talk to me .. but Vince did .
He was cross when I did gigs at other venues BUT he still came and sat at a table beside the stage , always ..

One night I mentioned my grandson wanted to see his favourite football team in London ... Not only did he get the tickets for Luke & James he met them for lunch and handed the tickets over himself..
Who does that ?
Vince Power did ..
For everything you did for me Vince and my family Thank You 🙏
I will miss you .
But I’ll think about you riding around festivals in a golf cart with your kids .
I’ll remember it all ..
💔💔💔💔

Rest in Peace. Adored Goodbye Jumbo x

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Morning all. So happy to announce this! I'll be opening for the brilliant , on home turf at The Engine Room, North Shields North Shields on 1st May, and at Old Cinema Launderette, Durham on 2nd May! Really excited for these, it'll be the first airing for some new songs I've been working on too.

Tickets are extremely limited and on-sale NOW at hectorgannet.com 🎟

Fascinating article for venue owners, promoters, gig goers and artists alike.

‘The whole ecosystem is collapsing’: inside the crisis in Britain’s live music scene While giant promoters rake in billions, smaller venues are struggling to make ends meet – even when gigs are selling out. We go on tour to find a glimmer of hope

Tickets for Durham https://www.wegottickets.com/WishyWashy

Dan Stuart - English and Welsh dates with Tom Heyman. Playing Green on Red and solo songs plus telling some great stories.
Dan will also be coming to Ireland:
May 3 Belfast - CQAF (with Peter Case and Sid Griffin)
May 4/5 Kilkenny Roots
May 7 Dublin - Whelans
New afternoon show in Twyford added!

Please Please You Mr Wishy Washy Kilkenny Roots Festival Whelan's Kitchen Garden Cafe Brighthelmstone Promotions Kingsmead House Concerts

Martin Carthy returns to the launderette.

`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' Q Magazine

Tickets via https://www.wegottickets.com/WishyWashy