Unfinished. Looks good though. I'm very happy of how it turned out!

I'll post more pics and info on it some other time, probably when its complete. It's 3:33 AM! BLAH

Feel the Raw Blues with Papa George & Steve Simpson

Papa George & Steve Simpson Thur 24 July 2008 8:30P £3

STAINES RIVERSIDE CLUB, 6 LALEHAM ROAD STAINES 01784 452302

The Papa George Band has built up a solid reputation in its own right, and their recent CD brought in some fine comments, from both live playing for BBC Radio 2 and also at many gigs… “The first song was an upbeat shuffle, from the new CD, “DOWN AT THE STATION” – the very apt “Man With The Blues”. Papa George is a true picture of the man with the blues, with his pinstriped suit and Strat in hand, bringing in next, the favourite, “Blackjack”. His guitar sound is what a Fender Stratocaster is all about. He made it sing on, “Cleansin’ My Soul”, a new soulful blues number."

The tools of his trade are Fender Stratocasters, Flying Finn Guitars, an Amistar Reso-phonic Stager (specially commissioned by Resound, UK) and National Reso-phonic steel guitars. Papa George’s solo version of his self-penned “Broken Mirror” (“Being Free…ain’t no crime” PG – Solo CD) was selected for the “Artists in Resonance” CD, which forms part of the National Reso-phonic Guitars 2003/4 catalogue. Two songs (from “DOWN AT THE STATION” PGB) have attracted recognition: “Blues With A Feeling” was used as part of the soundtrack of “World Without Waves”, which won the Milagro Award for Best South-West Film, at the 2004 Santa Fe Film Festival and “Moonshadows On Coconut Grove” was included on a compilation album, “A Place Called Hawaii 3”, which won an Hawaiian Music Award for Best Compilation Album.

If you don't catch Papa George with Steve Simpson at STAINES Riverside Club this week then check them here:

Fri 27 July TURKS HEAD St Margarets, Twickenham
Sun 29 July CARDINAL WOLSELY The Green, Hampton
Fri 03 August CARDINAL WOLSEY The Green, Hampton

Links:

http://www.papageorge.co.uk/
2.

Enjoy the liberty of an exciting Argentinian Tango

Libertango: Barrio de Tango - July 24 2008 at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4SZ 8:00P £11

Enjoy the beauty, passion and sensuality of this fantastic dance! The show leads you from the essence of tango to the stylish modern tango revival. Revelling in the beautiful dance art of Argentine Tango, the show combines a touch of history, humour and drama for an entertaining evening with live band and singer. The show takes place in a street in Buenos Aires.

Part of the Guildford Summer Festival Links: Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 444789

3.

Go ProgRock with Magenta, Kingston

MAGENTA, House Of Progression, The Peel, Kingston , JULY 26 8:00P

When Rob Reed released Revolutions in 2001 under the banner Magenta little did he realise that he had started something that would take on a life of its own. Revolutions was a huge success, and this led to clamourings for a live show, so, in characteristically meticulous fashion, Rob put together a band built around his keyboards and the exceptional voive of Christina Booth.

The band played some prestigious festivals in those early days, including Progeny in London, and Bajaprog in Mexico. 2004 saw all the early promise come to fruition with the released of the acclaimed second album Seven, a live double album and their first foray into the singles market with two well-received EPs, "Broken" and "I'm Alive", not to mention some remarkable live performances, culminating in The Classic Rock Societies Best Live Band award. 2005 saw the release of The gathering live DVD, a headline appearance at the Rosfest festival in the USA and more yet more awards. The bands reputation continued to increase as an entertaining, dynamic live act, with fans travelling to UK gigs from as far away as Italy, Russia, Hungary, Peru, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

The long awaited third studio album Home was released in 2006 to worldwide acclaim, with live concerts following in Portugal and Holland. In September, the band played in front of it's largest crowd yet, as 4000 witnessed them support Roger Hodgson in Belgium 2007 saw the band moving forward yet again, signing with Tigermoth Records at the beginning of the year. The single “Speechless”, released in March, made a dent in the UK singles chart, and all the band’s EPs were re-recorded and gathered together as “The Singles” in April.

The band also played live in Barcelona, Spain with IQ at the Tiana Festival and made another trip to the USA, this time at Nearfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After a short break, the band played some highly successful live dates at the end of the year, one of which – at the Point in Cardiff - was taped for a live DVD for release in 2008. 2008 has already seen the band pick up Best band and best Female singer at the Classic Rock Society awards, and with the new album Metamorphosis due in April, the future continues to look very bright for Magenta – the true colour of Progressive Rock.

Band Members:

Rob Reed - keyboards, guitar, bass, vocals. Christina - lead vocals, lyrics. Chris Fry - guitar, vocals. Daniel Fry - bass. Kieran Bailey - drums. Colin Edwards - guitar and keys Steve Reed - lyrics

Influences:

Genesis, Garbage, Marillion, Massive Attack, Mew, Mike Oldfield, Bjork, Renaissance, It Bites, Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, Yes.

Links: http://www.myspace.com/magentauk

4.

See Seal- at Shepherds Bush Empire THIS MONDAY

Seal- Mon 21 Jul 2008, 19:00 The Shepherds Bush Empire

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Seventeen years ago, before he became an internationally acclaimed, three-time Grammy-winning pop vocalist and songwriter who has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, Seal was a hot property on Britain’s house music/rave scene. He hooked up with legendary producer Trevor Horn and scored two hits, 1990’s “Killer” (with techno artist Adamski) and 1991’s U.S. Top Ten single “Crazy,” from his eponymous debut album — a genre-defying fusion of soul, pop, rock, R&B, and propulsive grooves that announced the arrival of an innovative new talent.

Now the London-born Seal is preparing to release his fifth album, System, due in November from Warner Bros

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/seal

5.

Folk it up with Kindred Spirit at Shepperton

Kindred Spirit - Jul 26 2008 8.00P Barley Mow, Shepperton

Kindred Spirit are renowned for their stunning takes on some classic tracks and will take your breath away with an incredible version of Bob Dylans, All Along The Watchtower. The stunning nature of the treatment of these tracks is due to the hauntingly beautiful and deeply emotional voice of Elaine enhanced by the extraordinary flute playing of Annie Parker in combination with the phenomenal violin playing of Gavin or Sim Jones.

Another very special feature of the Kindred Spirit band is the musical interplay between lead instrumentalists Gavin or Sim and Annie. Not only do they produce beautiful solos and foot stomping jigs and reels but they are superb at on the spot improvisations and fly into thrilling musical duels live on stage. This is a chance for you to experience & enjoy our favourite local folk band.

Links: http://www.myspace.com/kindredspiritukband

Also, see them at:

Sep 27 2008 8:30P The Barley Mow, Shepperton
Sep 27 2008 8:30P The Wheelwrights Arms, Reading

Get Your Tickets for Beck Theatre, Hayes

The Beck Theatre Grange Road Hayes Middlesex UB3 2UE

-Visit AdPontes-Staines Regularly for Staines Arts-

Colin Edwards a câştigat calificările Marelul Premiu al Chinei la MotoGP.

Rezultate calificări (cel mai bun timp din cele două sesiuni) - 125cc:

1.	B. Smith	GBR	APRILIA	Polaris World	2:12.364
2.	N. Terol	ESP	APRILIA	Jack & Jones WRB	+ 0.028
3.	M. di Meglio	FRA	APRILIA	Ajo Motorsport	+ 0.541
4.	G. Talmacsi	HUN	APRILIA	Bancaja Aspar Team	+ 0.648
5.	A. Iannone	ITA	APRILIA	I.C. Team	+ 0.783
6.	J. Olive	ESP	DERBI	Belson Derbi	+ 0.785
7.	P. Espargaro	ESP	DERBI	Belson Derbi	+ 0.809
8.	S. Bradl	GER	APRILIA	Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing	+ 0.820
9.	S. Gadea	ESP	APRILIA	Bancaja Aspar Team	+ 0.898
10.	D. Webb	GBR	APRILIA	Degraaf Grand Prix	+ 0.971
11.	S. Cortese	GBR	APRILIA	Emmi -  Caffe Latte	+ 1.072
12.	S. Corsi	ITA	APRILIA	Jack & Jones WRB	+ 1.189
13.	P. Nieto	ESP	KTM	Onde 2000 KTM	+ 1.380
14.	D. Aegerter	SUI	APRILIA	Ajo Motorsport	+ 1.398
15.	S. Bianco	ITA	APRILIA	S3 + WTR San Marino Team	+ 1.481
16.	R. de Rosa	ITA	KTM	Onde 2000 KTM	+ 1.568
17.	S. Bonsey	USA	APRILIA	Degraaf Grand Prix	+ 1.583
18.	T. Nakagami	JPN	APRILIA	I.C. Team	+ 1.667
19.	M. Ranseder	AUT	APRILIA	I.C. Team	+ 1.947
20.	P. Tutsasus	ESP	APRILIA	Bancaja Aspar Team	+ 2.265
21.	M. Marquez	ESP	KTM	Repsol KTM 125cc	+ 2.432
22.	E.  Rabat	ESP	KTM	Repsol KTM 125cc	+ 2.466
23.	E. Vazquez	ESP	APRILIA	Blusens Aprilia Junior	+ 2.620
24.	S. Redding	GBR	APRILIA	Blusens Aprilia Junior	+ 2.728
25.	A. Masbou	FRA	LONCIN	Loncin Racing	+ 2.961
26.	L. Zanetti	ITA	KTM	ISPA KTM Aran	+ 3.763
27.	J. Cluzel	FRA	LONCIN	Loncin Racing	+ 3.789
28.	R. Lasser	GER	APRILIA	Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing	+ 3.998
29.	R. Lacalendola	ITA	APRILIA	Matteoni Racing	+ 4.056
30.	H. van den Berg	NED	APRILIA	Degraaf Grand Prix	+ 4.137
31.	T. Koyama	JPN	KTM	ISPA KTM Aran	+ 4.238
32.	R. Mureşan	ROU	APRILIA	Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing	+ 4.329
33.	R. Krummenacher	SUI	KTM	Repsol KTM 125cc	+ 4.670
34.	L. Rossi	FRA	HONDA	FFM Honda GP 125	+ 6.076

Rezultate calificări (cel mai bun timp din cele două sesiuni) - 250cc:

1.	A. Bautista	ESP	APRILIA	Mapfre Aspar Team	2:04.882
2.	H. Barbera	ESP	APRILIA	Team Toth Aprila	+ 0.435
3.	J. Simon	ESP	KTM	Repsol KTM 250cc	+ 0.769
4.	M. Simoncelli	ITA	GILERA	Metis Gilera	+ 0.842
5.	M. Kallio	FIN	KTM	Red Bull KTM 250cc	+ 0.938
6.	T. Luthi	SUI	APRILIA	Emmi - Caffe Latte	+ 1.030
7.	M. Poggiali	RSM	APRILIA	Campetella Racing	+ 1.310
8.	R. Locatelli	ITA	GILERA	Metis Gilera	+ 1.334
9.	Y. Takahashi	JPN	HONDA	JiR Team Scot 250	+ 1.363
10.	H. Aoyama	JPN	KTM	Red Bull KTM 250cc	+ 1.394
11.	A. Debon	ESP	APRILIA	Lotus Aprilia	+ 1.397
12.	H. Faubel	ESP	APRILIA	Mapfre Aspar Team	+ 1.401
13.	L. Pesek	CZE	APRILIA	Auto Kelly - CP	+ 1.546
14.	A. Espargaro	ESP	APRILIA	Lotus Aprilia	+ 1.677
15.	M. Pasini	ITA	APRILIA	Polaris World	+ 1.736
16.	F. Lai	ITA	APRILIA	Campetella Racing	+ 2.201
17.	K. Abraham	CZE	APRILIA	Cardion AB Motoracing	+ 2.219
18.	R. Wilairot	THA	HONDA	Thai Honda PTT SAG	+ 2.232
19.	E. Laverty	IRL	APRILIA	Blusens Aprilia	+ 2.783
20.	A. Baldolini	ITA	APRILIA	Matteoni Racing	+ 4.791
21.	D. Pradita	INA	YAMAHA	Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia	+ 5.372
22.	I. Toth	HUN	APRILIA	Team Toth Aprilia	+ 4.791
23.	R. Gomez	ESP	APRILIA	Blusens Aprilia	+ 5.372

Rezultate calificări - MotoGP:

1.	C. Edwards	USA	YAMAHA	Tech 3 Yamaha	1:58.139
2.	V. Rossi	ITA	YAMAHA	FIAT Yamaha Team	+ 0.355
3.	C. Stoner	AUS	DUCATI	Ducati Marlboro Team	+ 0.452
4.	J. Lorenzo	ESP	YAMAHA	FIAT Yamaha Team	+ 0.572
5.	D. Pedrosa	ESP	HONDA	Repsol Honda Team	+ 0.716
6.	L. Capirossi	ITA	SUZUKI	Rizla Suzuki MotoGP	+ 0.802
7.	J. Toseland	GBR	YAMAHA	Tech 3 Yamaha	+ 1.115
8.	C. Vermeulen	AUS	SUZUKI	Rizla Suzuki MotoGP	+ 1.186
9.	R. de Puinet	FRA	HONDA	LCR Honda MotoGP	+ 1.218
10.	N. Hayden	USA	HONDA	Repsol Honda Team	+ 1.368
11.	A. Dovizioso	ITA	HONDA	JiR Team Scot MotoGP	+ 1.420
12.	M. Melandri	ITA	DUCATI	Ducati Marlboro Team	+ 1.539
13.	S. Nakano	JPN	HONDA	San Carlo Honda Gresini	+ 1.577
14.	J. Hopkins	USA	KAWASAKI	Alice Team	+ 1.601
15.	T. Elias	ESP	DUCATI	Alice Team	+ 1.794
16.	A. de Angelis	RSM	HONDA	San Carlo Honda Gresini	+ 2.177
17.	S. Guintoli	FRA	DUCATI	Alice Team	+ 2.621
18.	A. West	AUS	KAWASAKI	Alice Team	+ 2.699

]]> http://jordiverdura.wordpress.com/?p=317 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:33:05 +0000 jordi.verdura http://jordiverdura.wordpress.com/?p=317 Quan l'espectacle és inesperat. Quan succeix el que no es preveu que succeeixi, ni s'imagina que pugui succeïr, li sumes una retransmissió professional i alhora engrescada; aleshores pots dir que has disfrutat d'un dels grans moments del motociclisme, d'aquells moments en que s'hi posa data i lloc, i com no protagonista.

Apunta:

Colin Edwards. Jerez, 29 de març de 2008.

Disfruta:

por Luis Francisco Castillo Rodríguez

Jorge Lorenzo hizo gala de su agresividad y pulverizó el récord del circuito de Jerez en los entrenamientos oficiales de MotoGP, logrando de este modo la 'pole'. El piloto balear quedó por delante de Dani Pedrosa, con el que mantuvo un gran duelo sobre la pista.

Lorenzo y Pedro libraron en los entrenamientos MotoGP un mano a mano muy emocionante que bien puede ser premonitorio de lo que suceda mañana en la carrera. El mallorquín la volvió a liar, convirtiéndose en el primer debutante que consigue la 'pole' en sus dos primeros grandes premios en MotoGP. Lorenzo marcó un tiempo impresionante, muy por debajo del tiempo récord en Jerez, y sólo Pedrosa pudo seguirle el rastro.

Junto a los pilotos españoles estará en la primera fila de la parrilla el norteamericano Colin Edwards. Los grandes favoritos para llevarse el título al zurrón, Valentino Rossi y Casey Stoner, no pudieron con Dani y Jorge, ya que el italiano tuvo que conformarse con el quinto mejor tiempo y el australiano, con el séptimo.