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::1 - Fish Fry @ The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh - March Listings

Saturday Night Fish Fry
11pm – 3am, The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Free B4 11.30pm / £5 after / No advance tickets available

Sat 3rd March 2007
On Stage: Joe Acheson Quartet feat. Su-a + DJ Erik d'Viking
The most exciting live band in Edinburgh give us another live set at
the Jazz Bar. This time they are joined by cellist Su-a, who will add
extra depth to what is already an astounding selection of original
songs weaving together samples with live bass, violin, drums and
keyboards.
http://www.myspace.com/joeachesonquartet

Sat 10th March 2007
On Stage: Orange Alert + DJ Astroboy
Since getting his first break with Little Milton, Chicago-based
saxophonist and leader Pete Carney has worked with the New World
Symphony, Tito Puente, Louie Bellson, Tyrone Davis, Ko Ko Taylor,
Arturo Sandoval and has directed the horn section for Grammy winner
Kirk Franklin. He's a regular collaborator with Erik Truffaz and is
politically very active. Both of these latter influences his music
edgy and worthwhile investing time in. With his energetic Orange
Alert project, he draws on hip hop, house and nu soul, sampling
everything from ringing telephones to Arabic singing to create topical
acid jazz with big, dancefloor-friendly grooves. We were lucky to
pick up this date band the day after they play Aberdeen Jazz Festival.
http://www.petecarney.net

Sat 17th March 2007
On Stage: Tigers of Fire + DJ Astroboy
Making their jazz bar debut are the 5-piece Philly inspired soul-funk
band from Bassist Phil Mcbride in collaboration with Livesciences
guitarist Chris Hall and stunning Dutch vocalist Maria Belcampo. A
night for fans of soul in the vein of Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

Sat 24th March 2007
On Stage: Universal Sounds + DJs Erik d'Viking
Funk guitarist Allan leads a band of Glasgow's finest showcasing new
material and classic covers. Tight, heavy and loud, the man never
disappoints the dancefloor.

Sat 7th April 2007
On Stage: Washington Street + DJs Erik d'Viking & Astroboy
This 5-piece band have been creating a fuss for 2 years with their
high-energy funk and soul. They have played at Glasgow venues such as
The Arches, Stereo, Bar Budda, Oran Mor and have headlined at the
Princes Street Gardens Ross Bandstand during the 2004 Edinburgh
Festival. They play all original songs, the mix of musical
ingredients is varied; funk, soul, jazz, Latin and rock
http://www.myspace.com/washingtonstreet

All Dates
Hosted by resident DJs Astroboy (Departure Lounge / Four Corners) and
Erik D'Viking (Trouble)

Contact
Promoter: http://www.getintotrouble.com / info@... /
0781 333 1305
Venue: http://www.thejazzbar.co.uk / info@... / 0131 220 4298

by Eric

+ Forthcoming Trouble-Related Events

Thur 8th Mar - Live gig with Crazy P, Trouble DJs & MC Ratty B at Opal
Lounge, £5 (band on stage 10.30pm)
Fri 16th Mar - Live gig with Headhunters, Trouble DJs & MC Ratty B at
at Liquid Room, Edinburgh, £10 + b.f. in adv
Fri 30th Mar - Now For Something Completely Morgan's Spiced with
'Little' Louie Vega, Barbara Tucker & Anané (live), Craig Smith,
Trouble DJs & MC Ratty B at Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, £5 in adv
Fri 6th Apr - Trouble 5th Birthday Party with Babyhead (live), Kwame,
Trouble DJs & MC Ratty B at Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Fri 27th Apr - Dfrnt Trouble with Spektrum (live), Trouble DJs & MC
Ratty B at The Caves, Edinburgh, £7 +b.f.
Sat 28th Apr - Universal Vibes with Paddy Freeform, Trouble DJs & MC
Ratty B at Dust, Clerkenwell Road, London, £5 / £3 concs

Residencies

Every Friday - Trouble DJs at Assembly Bar, Edinburgh, £FREE
Every Saturday - Fish Fry with d'Viking & Astroby at Jazz Bar,
Edinburgh, £5

by Eric Roberts - DJ / Promoter / Agent

Clubs - Trouble, Saturday Night Fish Fry, Lulu, I Love Acid & A
Basement Boogie
Bars - Assembly & Pivo
Agency - Best Kept Secret

Address:
1/1 Kings Place,
Portobello,
Edinburgh
EH15 1DU

mob. 0781 333 1305
office. 0131 258 5264
skype. erikdaviking10121976
http://www.getintoTrouble.com
http://www.myspace.com/getintoTrouble

Trouble was voted one of the runners up in Radio 1's Worldwide Awards
in the Club of the Year category.

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::2 - Octopus Diamond :: CRAZI AFRO SUSHI FRY-UP FEAT: THE NUKES +
SARA AND THE SNAKES
OCTOPUS DIAMOND, formerly LEFT BANK :: Hasties Close, 37 Guthrie Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 1JG

Mar 2 2007
THE NUKES + SARA AND THE SNAKES
8pm - 1am
Cost : £3

Contact and on-line demo
http://www.myspace.com/saraandthesnakes
http://www.myspace.com/theoctopusdiamond
http://www.myspace.com/clubafrosushi

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::3 - Andi Neate, Live CD recording, Bongo Club, Edinburgh
The Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
tel 0131 228 8844

Tue 6 Mar,
7.30pm
£4 (from Ripping, Tickets Scotland and on the door) Live CD recording

Scottish singer/songwriter Andi Neate is looking for people to come to
the Bongo Club, Edinburgh on 6 March to be part of the audience when
she records her new CD (her fourth). The CD will include several brand
new songs as well as a selection of favourites from her live repertoire.

Andi said: "People will get a full concert (with maybe a little
starting and stopping) and they'll get to be part of the recording
process. So if you've got a distinctive whistle or cheer get in
practice and you may hear yourself on the CD. You'll also get your
name on the CD cover and be the first to hear the new songs. I am
really looking forward to recording in a different way. I get a huge
lift from performing to a live audience. "

Andi will be performing with her full band – Paul Gilbody (double
bass), Anne-Sophie Valdal (backing vocals), Lauren Hayes on the piano
and renowned Scottish cellist Wendy Weatherby.

Probably not appearing at the Bongo Club but who will be teaming up
with Andi in the not too distant future is actor David Prowse (aka
Darth Vader and the Green Cross Code Man). Both have been signed up
to the Peace Song – the brainchild of Carlisle based journalist Les
Floyd whose aim is to create the loudest, most widespread and
synchronised shout for peace in human history. Other confirmed
contributors include Grammy winning guitarist John Jorgenson, former
M-People member and Eurythmics saxophonist Snake Davis, singer/actress
Hazel O'Connor and globally-renowned Irish harpist Cormac De Barra.
Writing and recording are well underway and the Peace Song will be
released on the internet later this year.

Andi Neate is a singer/songwriter of exceptional talent and a powerful
voice. She is a compelling live performer, who has been compared with
Suzanne Vega and Ani Difranco. Recent appearances include Prague
Festival, Cambridge Fringe Festival, Wickerman and Solas Festivals,
The Famous Spiegeltent, and support for Rab Noakes. She has released
3 CDs, including 2005's Paper Animals, featuring a range of original
songs about life and the road – from California Coffee Police Boxes to
origami and sandcars. A woman of many talents and formidable
determination, she once spent 3 years building her own house
completely from scratch.

For more press information, interviews, review tickets, photos, CDs
etc please call Morag Neil on 0131 557 5918 or 0771 288 0965
Music samples & info: www.andineate.co.uk

The Peace Song: www.myspace.com/fellowshipofthesong

Listings
Wed 28 Feb, 8.30pm The Big Secret, Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green,
London
Thur 1 Mar, 8.30pm Featured Artist Showcase @ Finnegans Wake Ealing,
London
Fri 2 Mar, 8pm The Boat House, Cambridge £4 adv/£5 on the door
Tue 6 Mar, 7.30pm The Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh £4
(from Ripping, Tickets Scotland and on the door) Live CD recording tel
0131 228 8844

by Morag Neil

Scary Biscuits Promotions
web www.scarybiscuits.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/scarybiscuitspromotions
email moragneil@...
Tel 0131 557 5918 / mob 0771 288 0965
Client list - Andi Neate, Bani & Indrani, Camille O'Sullivan, Death
Star 4, marc marnie, Orchestra Macaroon, Samba Sene, Voces del Sur

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::4 - 'Copasetic' Gig Night Edinburgh
EU Indiesoc Club Gigs
Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8BA
Enquiries: 0131 558 7604

Name: Copasetic
Bands:
Tigers of the Fire
Mike Kearney Trio
Alvas and Chris Bradley
Micah Vincent
The Vacant Tourists

Date: Monday 12th March
Venue: Bongo Club, 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8BA
Time: 9pm- 2am
Price: £5

EU Indiesoc Club Gigs
contacts :: secretary@...
"JC Whittam" <s0568505@...>, moa.johansson@...
http://www.indiesoc.org.uk
http://www.myspace.com/indiesoc
Operates in University Semesters Period
:: Mid September to end April/May 31 (Exams in May)

by Jennifer Whittam

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::4 - Big Word Review - Edinburgh

:: Next Big Word night is Thursday 22nd of March, 8 for 8:30pm,
City 2 at The City Cafe, 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR
Info Tel: 0131 220 0125
£4/£3concs

Review: Big Word Poetry Performance (Thursday 22.02.07)
By: C. Duffy.

What started out as a quiet night of Poetry recital immediately became
something bigger, as Jenny Lindsay took the stage to kick off Big Word
in its new home at City Café, (Blair St.) As seats were filled,
leaving standing room only, Robin Cairns launched into an energetic
set. Erudite but always in his native Glasgow tongue, this wit of
performance poetry danced as he thrilled the audience with frenetic
movement and big-brained insight.

Although a hard act to follow, Thick Richards, (1 half thereof at
least), were more than up to the task. Taking an educated Scally look
at the world with rapid fire technique that's been wowing folk all
over the country, and splitting sides with such humorous arguments as
to "why weed should not be legal". These guys hit the right note with
the crowd.

American Poet Jennifer Williams took the mic after the break, with a
voice of pure Americana honey and poetry of such imagery that one
relaxed into hazy smiles. I looked; the room was full of them!

A surprise floor-spot from new-comer Rachel Wylie with a single,
clause 22-inspired poem of a teacher asking her class to draw "a
family picture within government guidelines" had the gathering in
creases and local songster Jim MacAteer was definitely the right
choice to warm the heart before the varied crowd were treated to the
verbal vortex that is Ash Dickinson.

Another treat of the night was a performance from the Scottish Poetry
Slam Team, consisting of Milton Balgonie, Stephen Barnaby and Jenny
Lindsay. (And yes, we beat the English and Irish at something with
these three in the recent national competition.)

All interlocked with poems by the maestro herself, who can be one
minute funny, then touching, before reaching a sodden condemnation,
Jenny Lindsay did not disappoint.

If you thought poetry was a dry topic reserved for books and lonely
wanderers, then Big Word is just the medicine to prove you wrong.

by Craig Duffy

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