The Holystone - Open Mic Sessions / Charity CD
Performers from the Thursday open mic nights at The Holystone pub have recorded a 20 track compilation CD to raise funds for CANCER RESEARCH UK.
The disc will be launched on Thursday 8th November with acoustic performances from many of the players. Former Lindisfarne member and record producer Steve Daggett who has hosted the regular night for the past year and co-ordinated the project said “There are plenty open mic nights and busker evenings all over the north-east, many attracting some very talented players but to my knowledge The Holystone is the first venue to make a CD of the performers. We have an excellent cross section of artists on this recording ranging from seasoned professionals who frequently call in to enthusiastic amateurs and absolute beginners. Many write their own original songs and I think people will be impressed by the high quality and potential of their work. The recording session and manufacturing costs were paid for by kind donations from local business men and societies meaning every penny from sales of the disc will go to the Holystones’ designated charity Cancer Research UK."
Apart from Steve, other featured acts on HOLYSTONE - OPEN MIC SESSIONS are Peter Donegan (son of the legendary Lonnie Donegan), emerging Sunderland based songwriter Paul Liddell and Simma from Newcastle’s Acoustic Circus. Alongside these established names is 19 year old singer Gary Anderson, who since recording his track for the Holystone album has finished third in a national talent completion, played to 15.000 people supporting Westlife and is on the verge of signing a major management contract.
The OPEN MIC SESSIONS album will be on sale at The Holystone from Thursday 8th November or is available by mail-order from www.stevedaggett.co.uk. Other outlets to be confirmed. Price 7.50 (mail order 8.50 inc p&p)
Track listing:
- Steve Daggett - Mandolin Moon (3.35) (Daggett) Bug Music
- Gary Anderson - Set You Free (3.52) (Anderson)
- Peter Donegan - Sanctuary Road (2.41) (P.Donegan/W.Mitchell)
- Mick Oliver - Under One Sun {3.50) (Oliver)
- Cameron Smith - Queen Of The Backstage (5.22) (Smith)
- Paul Liddell - Trouble In Hell (3.52) (Liddell)
- Tony Machin - Temptation (5.02) (Neil Finn) EMI Music
- Terry Gorman - Happiness And Health (2.46) (Gorman)
- Tom Mitchell - Save Yourself (6.13) (Alan Hull) Warner-Chappell Music
- Tony Lambert - Little Rabbit Blues (2.32) (Lambert)
- Maurice Sutherst - Touch The Sky (3.36) (Sutherst) Red Straw Music
- Bernie Lamb - Barney MacDonnell (3.14) (Lamb)
- Neil Dorney - Walking Home Alone (3.00) (Dorney)
- Andrew Clarke - That’s Entertainment (3.14) (Paul Weller) EMI Music
- Rob Morrow - Santa Monica (4.07) (Morrow)
- Simma - The Drink (4.08) (A. Simpson)
- Sunshine Boys - Blue Moon Of Kentucky (1.43) (B.Noble) Southern Music
- Edd Karlsen - Rich Girl Blues (3.22) (Trad : arr Karlsen/Sutherst)
- Darren Pearse - From Where I Stand (2.13) (Pearse)
- Steve Daggett - Ballad Of Jimmy Forsyth (6.05) (Daggett) MWM music
Sponsored by :
Dennis and Susan Fearon at The Holystone : Pipeline Integrity Engineers
Priory Coach & Bus Company : South East Northumberland Pike Anglers Club
Cruz Hair & Beauty : Acute Recording Studio : C.J.Holley Photography & design
S & N pub Enterprise : David Walker Esq.
Every Thursday at 8.30pm. Players welcome.
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The Lo-Showbiz Tour - April 2006 /
New CD Available NOW
Order the CD on line now.
Earlier this year, Steve joinined up with Sunderland based singer-songwriter Paul Liddell for a series of dates.
The gigs were performed under the umbrella of 'The Lo-Showbiz Tour' and featured solo performances by both artists, collaborations and previews of new material. Each gig was unique and spontaneous, not without an element of fun.
An acoustic limited edition souvenir CDR was recorded. Album details are:
- SHOWBIZ (Daggett)
Steve and Paul duo. Previously unreleased. - RUNAWAY (Liddell)
Paul solo. Originally from 'A Lighthouse Keeper's Diary'. Re-recorded. - IN YOUR OWN TIME (Daggett)
Steve Solo. Originally from 'Songs In A Carrier Bag'. Re-recorded. - THE SWIMMER (Liddell)
Paul solo. Previously unreleased. - VAROOMSHKA (Daggett and Liddell)
Steve and Paul duo. Previously unreleased. - RADIO SONG (Liddell)
Paul and Steve duo. Previously unreleased. - HARDCORE TLC (Daggett)
Steve solo. Originally from 'Thud, Thwack And Twang. Re-recorded. - SLEEP ALONE (Liddell)
Paul solo. Previously unreleased. - CYBERCAFE (Daggett)
Steve solo. Originally from 'Troubadour Territory'. Re-recorded. - NUMBER 2 (Liddell)
Paul solo. Originall from 'Sketchy Little People'. Re-recorded - TREMBLE (Daggett)
Steve and Paul duo. Originally from 'Songs In A Carrier Bag'. Re-recorded.
The Hull Story, Newcastle City Hall - 19/11/05
Audio/Video:
Listen to 'Malvinas Melody': click here (full song - 8MB mp3)
See some photos of the performance: click here
Watch part of 'Malvinas Melody' by clicking the arrow to the right...
If you like these, please buy the DVD.
The Band:
- Steve Daggett - vocals and acoustic guitar
- Phil Armstrong - electric guitar
- Rachael Rhoades - violin and accordion
- Michael Bailey - Fender bass
- Steve Robson - drums
It was a memorable night at Newcastle City Hall, where the Steve Daggett band joined a string of artists from stage and screen to pay tribute to Alan Hull on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Steve and the band played 'Malvinas Melody', Alan's powerful commentary on the Falklands War. The song originally appeared on Alan's solo album 'On the Other Side', and was banned by the BBC on release in 1983. The band consisted of:
The concert was filmed by Geoff Wonfor and is available now on DVD. Order here.
Read more about the concert here. Proceeds from the show go to the North East Young Musicians Fund - more details here.
'Songs in a Carrier Bag': reviews
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'Tere are many gems to find buried within these twelve tracks..'
Read www.folking.com's full review on the reviews page.
'There are some with a tenth of Daggett's talent who shout twice as loud about it.'
Read Michael Mee's full review of Steve's latest CD on the reviews page, courtesy of netrhythms.co.uk.
'Daggett's deft songwriting once again prevails.'
Another review - this time from from CJ Holley. Again visit the reviews page to read the full article.
heroes and scarecrows 2005 - £1375 raised for charity
Thanks to all the performers, and also to Sue Brind and Peter Dodds for their invaluable assistance. The evening's events raised £1375 for BBC Children in Need.
November 17th @ The Magnesia Bank, North Shields, 7.30pm
A Tribute to the Music of Alan Hull / Featuring: Steve Daggett Trio - Simma - Steve Foster (US) - Tony Machin - The Attention Seekers - Dave Hull Denholm and Ian Thomson - The Magus Band
Click here for a summary of last year's event.
songs in a carrier Bag - the new CD available NOW
The new album 'Songs in a Carrier Bag' was officially released with a launch gig by the Steve Daggett Trio at The Tyne Theatre Bistro, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne on Saturday, October 29th.1st - Secure on-line ordering now available.
The CD has 12 tracks written by Steve and features trio members Rachael Rhoades on violin/accordion/piano and Michael Bailey on bass guitar. Additional musicians are Phil Armstrong on electric guitar/mandolin, Stephen Robson on drums and Tony Davis on keyboards.
Tracklisting : The Ballad of Jimmy Forsyth - listen (mp3) / Pretty Useless (revisited) - listen (mp3) / In Your Own Time - listen (mp3) / Hometown / Tremble / Money For The Toffeeman / Devil's Causeway - listen (mp3) / Over A Beer / Heatwave / Old / Immunity / Songs In A Carrier Bag
The album was recorded at The Cluny Studios, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne. Produced by Steve Daggett. Recorded and mixed by Tony Davis.
steve writes and performs music for new documentary
'the story of the hoppings' now available on DVD & VHS
'The Story of the Hoppings' is a journey through the world-famous funfair that has been held anually on Newcastle's Town Moor for over 120 years. Narrated by Brendan Healy, it features never-seen-before footage and photographs, and interviews with the people who make it happen.
The soundtrack captures the spirit of every era in fair's history, featuring original music co-written by Steve and Phil Armstrong, along with versions of one or two songs that you might know already.
The music was recorded at Cluny Studios in Newcastle, and performed by:
Steve Daggett - vocals, guitar, keyboards / Phil Armstrong - vocals, guitar, bass / Michael Bailey - electric & upright bass / Stephen Robson - drums / Tony Davis - keyboards / David Faill - acoustic guitar / Rachael Rhoades - violin
The Story of the Hoppings' can be ordered now from Mawson-Wareham Music.