Raucous Records

If you tried to reach the Raucous Records Message Board over the last couple of days, you were probably unsuccessful as the hosting company were in the process of updating and it all went a bit odd! It's all settled now and you can find it at: http://www.raucousshop.com. The shop is still in the process of having items added but there's still a searchable database of 500 rockabilly and psychobilly CDs and stuff! If you want the message board then click the top right 'MESSAGE BOARD' link and add your comments. Contacts for new bands, up coming dates, new release info or just opinions are all welcome.

Suffolk Songwriters

Very Exciting News (from Debs Warren ex Grandma's Bike)!!

On Sunday 20th May 2001 in the evening, I will be performing with my band at THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, Civic Drive, Ipswich. We will be playing a set comprising my original songs, some of which are on my debut album, due to be released around Easter time. On stage prior to my appearance will be the lovely BECKY OSLER with Adam Clarkson and others performing her excellent songs.

Tickets available at the Box Office from £3.

This is all part of a festival THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE is putting together which will hopefully become a yearly event supporting live music and new and emerging talent including theatre acts. It is a great opportunity for artists in Suffolk.

The Grapevine Blues Band

Well, If you missed the gigs at Duffy's Wine Bar in Ealing and Remo's Roadhouse in Rickmansworth you missed some good music at really great new venues. We're booked to go back to both in the near future.
Don't just watch this space - Get on Down There!

We had a great gig at The Surbiton Flyer for the Band in its new line up. Unfortunately, this venue is closing for a refurb. and the future of music is, at the moment, uncertain.

Great News! The Band has been booked to play at The Farnham Maltings Blues Festival in November. More news of this nearer the time, at least we will have time to consolidate after Bob Stout's departure to join the Odyssey Blues Band. We would all like to thank Bob for the enjoyment he gave us when he played with the Band and to take this opportunity to wish him all the very best for the future.

New venues for April include The Feathers Inn, Wadesmill; the Pear & Partridge, London Colney; The Coach & Horses, Croxley Green and The White Lion, Barnet which is now run by Graeme MacDonald who previously ran the Ferret & Firkin in Chelsea and was responsible for organising the Chelsea Blues Festival. The White Lion seems destined to become a major new Blues venue, so give it your support!

Red to Violet US Press release

As you might know... we are the indie rec co Commuse and we are introducing new female fronted guitar pop rock duo Red to Violet to U.S., as the Abbey Road mastered debut album is available now online and at all Sam Goody Streetstores through The Orchard distribution. being indie, we are proud to be able to announce the launch of the Red to Violet Album Commercial on Music Search 2001, broadcasted by U.S. largest cable TV network, CN8

Dates: Wednesday april 4th (3:00PM) and friday april 6th (4:00PM) (-NY time-)
event: launch indie album commercial Red to Violet
show: Music Search 2001 on CN8 Cable TV network in NJ, PA, MD, DE, WashDC & worldwide streaming on www.cn8.tv

tv-commercials only by major rec co's? no way, ...just a bit of indie creativity
tv-commercials only for major artists? no way, ... indies make great albums too :)

CN8 Cable TV reaches a potential 4 million homes in the 4 states
questions? comments? receive Red to Violet music? we'd be happy to hear from you at info@commuse.com

(press quotes:)
"we proclaim Red to Violet to be the new Eurythmics" (says U.S. largest cable TV CN8)
"I hear and see some Cardigans" (says NOW TV London & Asia about winners Red to Violet in band competition)
"blues groove reminiscent of Sticky Fingers-era Stones... Fans of The Verve and Joan Osborne will find much to enjoy in Red to Violet" (says NYC cd-reviewer Jim Santo on demouniverse.com)
"high grade indie pop rock gems... sensual voice and almost liquid flow guitars" (says Miami cd-reviewer Omar Perez on altarnative.com)

(U.S. achievements:)
radio airplay & Spinlists on 175 U.S. radios
tee giveaway competitions on 30 U.S. radios
winners by viewers votes of Music Search 2001 on U.S. largest cable TV CN8
TV broadcasts for 'Here I Am' music video in states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Florida & more...

(album available:)
Red to Violet selftitled debut CD available at: www.Amazon.com or www.CDbaby.com/commuse
distribution: The Orchard NY
upc: 669910588222

currently successful Red to Violet releases in: U.S., Canada, U.K., Japan, Greece, Finland...!!!

Update from The Sepia

As promised in the last news update, we have some fantastic news!

The Sepia are moving into the live arena, and will be performing their debut gig at in the heart of London's Soho area on 26 April, 2001. This is also a headlining slot. Details of the venue are below:

Gossips Club
69 Dean Street (Entrance in Meard Street)
Soho
London
W1

The venue is beneath the `Pitcher and Piano' in Dean Street
Nearest underground: Tottenham Court Road (Northern/Central lines)
Doors open at 8-00pm.

The Sepia will be onstage at 10:00pm sharp.

The Sepia will also be playing at Club Noir (at the same venue) on 24th May 2001, details yet to be confirmed. This will be a one band only event. We will pass the details on as soon as they are confirmed.

The Sepia have also received a great review on the 'Darker Than The Bat' web site. DTTB have been regularly playing The Sepia on their radio program for a while now. You can see the review here. Thanks once again to Peter Jan.

There are also a number of other reviews due in the next month, details to be announced as soon as we get them.

We look forward to seeing and meeting many of you at Gossips on 26 April!