LANDMARQ E-News #91; 14 Dec 2008 (LENL)
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Greetings,

Contents -
1. WHAT'S GOING ON?
2. NEW ALBUM UPDATE
3. TRACY HITCHINGS UPDATE
4. DAVE WAGSTAFFE UPDATE
5. MIKE VARTY UPDATE
6. STEVE GEE UPDATE
7. UWE DROSE UPDATE
8. SEASONS GREETS

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1. WHAT'S GOING ON?
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You'd be forgiven for wondering whether or not anything is happening
in the Land of Marq but the fact is, we have been pretty occupied with
a number of activities both in and out of the band over the last
twelve months or so. However, the new album is definitely still on the
way, despite a few delays beyond our control. So with apologies for
the absence of the newsletter, below is a brief(ish) summary of
updates including the new album and an update on Tracy's health issues.

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2. NEW ALBUM UPDATE
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Well, there's light at the end of the tunnel - and it's not an
approaching train!
Over the last few months we have been able to get into the recording
studio to lay down specific final parts for the new album and then get
down to the serious fun of mixing. This is being undertaken equally by
sound engineer Steve Rispin and our own keyboardist Mike Varty. This
is likely to take slightly longer than we'd like as Dave and Mike, in
particular, have a number of other commitments to honour (see below).
We have also employed the artistic talents of graphic artist and
designer Alan Winterflood to take care of the new album cover artwork.
This is something the band are extremely excited about and what we've
seen so far from Alan can only be described as superb. Other bands and
artists may want to make a note of Alan's website!
Link:
Alan Winterflood - www.alanwinterflood.com

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3. TRACY HITCHINGS UPDATE
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Following the announcement in Landmarq e-News #90, Tracy continues to
battle her ongoing Cancer and thankfully things are good at the
present time. In fact, if recent vocal performances in the studio --
for the forthcoming Landmarq album -- are anything to go by, Tracy is
definitely on form. Tracy has also had a major hand in the vocal
arrangements and harmonies on many of the albums songs and has shown
how creative she can be off-stage as well as on-stage.
Just a reminder too that Tracy now has an official MySpace so if
you're not already a 'friend', head over to:
Link:
Tracy's MySpace - www.myspace.com/tracyhitchings

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4. DAVE WAGSTAFFE UPDATE
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Earlier in the year, Dave was busy in his other role as drummer for
Oliver Wakeman and following this was also asked to step in as drummer
for Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash for a couple of shows during the
Summer. This has now lead to his being invited to join MTWA as their
full time drummer with immediate effect. Dave will of course still
also be in Landmarq. See the MTWA website for more info and tour dates.
Links:
Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash - www.wishboneash.co.uk
Oliver Wakeman - www.oliverwakeman.com

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5. MIKE VARTY UPDATE
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Mike has also been very busy with his 'other' band Credo, who have
just finished a bit of a packed year of gigs playing the likes of
RoSFest in America, ProgFarm in Holland, DVD recording in Poland, as
well as many gigs around the UK with bands such as Ritual, Mangrove,
Paradise 9 and others. The forthcoming live DVD from Poland was filmed
in the Wyspiaski Theatre, Katowice, which Mike should be more than a
little familiar with! The DVD is due for release early next year,
available in all good record stores (or rather, from your prog rock
stockist!)... Mike's other activities include playing keys for the
'Script for a Jesters Tour' band who are on tour from January 16th
starting with a few UK dates and then onto Europe. Finally, that old
band 'Shadowland' has come out of retirement, and that brings Mike
back to the keys with Clive Nolan and Karl Groom for a series of live
dates in 2009. Shadowland will be releasing a brand new song and a
best of CD titled 'Matter Of Perspective'. Strangely enough,
Shadowland are also recording a DVD in the Wyspiaski Theatre... See
relevant websites below for more info.
Links:
Credo - www.credo.gb.com
Script...Tour - www.wiventertainment.de
Shadowland - www.shadowlanduk.com (See us at Riffs on Friday 13th
February!)

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6. STEVE GEE UPDATE
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Steve was invited to play bass for the first live performance of the
album 'All Of The Above' by guitarist/producer Tony Lowe. The line-up
also included the album's principal female vocalist, Alison Fleming,
who especially flew over from her home in the USA for the gig in
London which also raised money for the charity Action Aid campaign
against poverty. Among other things, Steve will also begin working in
2009 on new recordings with singer-songwriter Jeanette Murphy.
Link:
Tony Lowe - www.myspace.com/tonylowemusic
Tony Lowe and Alison Fleming - www.myspace.com/tonyloweandalisonfleming
Jeanette Murphy - www.myspace.com/jeanettemurphycsr

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7. UWE DROSE UPDATE
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Last, but by no means least, guitarist Uwe has been busy with other
activities over the last year, outside of Landmarq, but along with the
rest of the band he is very much looking forward to the release of the
new album and getting out and playing more live shows in 2009. As with
other band members, Uwe can also be found on MySpace.
Link:
Uwe's MySpace - www.myspace.com/uwed39rose

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8. SEASONS GREETS
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Finally, Landmarq send very best wishes for a happy, peaceful (and of
course musical!) Christmas & New Year and thank fans, friends and
family for all your past and future support. Hope we see you somewhere
in 2009.

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Cheers for now,

L A N D M A R Q

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