Monday, 12 September 2016
Grand finale concert for The Jam exhibition - tickets on sale this afternoon!
A special concert is to take place in Liverpool to mark the end of the highly acclaimed retrospective of one of the most influential British bands of the last 40 years.
“About The Young Idea” is the popular Cunard Building exhibition dedicated to exploring the music, background, political and social impact of The Jam, and it’s set to come to an end on Thursday, 6 October.
As a grand finale to the showcase, Nicky Weller (frontman Paul’s sister and co-curator of the exhibition) is organising a gig – “A Celebration of The Jam” – which will feature original band members, bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler, who will perform alongside The Paul Weller Band and a host of very special guests.
Taking place on 5th October at the Echo Arena Liverpool, tickets go on sale at 3pm today (Monday, 12 September) with a percentage of ticket proceeds going to local charities including Be one percent and Impact England.
BREAKING NEWS: Deep Six to support From The Jam at The Junction, Cambridge, on Friday 14th October
"The A & B Sides"
The Jam are one of the biggest selling bands in British history. The Jam had 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the UK, from their debut "In the City" in 1977 to their last single "Beat Surrender" in December 1982, including four number one hits.
From the Jam featuring original Jam member Bruce Foxton ( Bass / Vocals ) along with Russell Hastings ( Guitar / Vocals ) &Smiley ( Drums ) will tonight be performing the A & B Side to every single released by The Jam.
This is a concert any self respecting fan of The Jam will not want to miss.
Saturday, 10 September 2016
Friday, 9 September 2016
Doors open at 6.30pm for the Secret Affair and Deep Six show at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham on Saturday 26th November due to 10pm curfew
Doors open at 6.30pm
Deep Six on stage at 7pm
Secret Affair on stage at 8.30pm
Curfew is 10pm
Heavy Soul! Modzine issue 34 is a special on The Jam and is out on 19th September
Just about ready for release on 19th September - the latest Heavy Soul! Modzine - this time it is a JAM special:
Articles and interviews including: -
Derek D'Souza on the new "In Echoed Steps" book - his follow-up to "In The Crowd"
Neil Allen talks about the Start! fanzine compilation book: Start Again!
Tracey Coverley on her excellent doll range including The Jam and a Sound Affects quilt
Rick Buckler has kindly donated the introduction to his "That's Entertainmant" book to the issue in case you haven't read it (if not, why not!)
Other articles and inteview include:
Hunt Emerson - the man behind The Beat's dancing rudie logo "Beat Girl"
French Boutik on their stunning debut LP
Reviews of new 45s and reissued releases
Two pages of news
A Prince Buster tribute
And don't forget the 25 track "Club Sounds" CD and 8 page Reggae newsletter supplement
OUT 19th September - the last issue sold out in record time, so catch it now!!!
http://www.heavy-soul-records.shopbuilderpro.com/store/index.php?page=heavy-soul-fanzine
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The Mark Three release second LP, 'Happy Today', on coloured 12" vinyl
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