- C O M I N G TO T H E S E P A G E S SOON
I have a treat in store for any budding Song Writers out there.
Coming within the next few weeks will be the results of an
interview with one of the BEST songwriters of the late
sixties to early seventies . He still writes very beautiful
songs , but his golden age was way back then ! writing
for some of the ‘POP’ Giants . Be sure to read this article,
I am waiting for some better weather so I can bring you
some snaps I would like to take of this very likeable man.
I think the wait will be very worth while . . .
The Report on ‘TUNITED’ will be coming very soon
Some might not be too happy with what we have to say . BUT MEANWHILE take a look
in the MISCELLANEOUS Category , where we are about to embark on a trip to T A X I in
America . Their quote ! . . . . . ” The World’s Leading Independent A & R Company . . . ”
How much money are they making out of the likes of you and me ? . . . and is it justified . .
Hopefully we MAY find out ! ! . . . Keep ‘em peeled !
A few weeks ago we signed up alongside many
other hopefuls on ’ TUNITED ‘ a music and Band ’ Shopwindow ‘
headed by MIDGE URE . We will report on our progress .. . . .
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EARTHWIND and FIRE
at B’RUM
Earth Wind & Fire played three UK arena gigs this week and our lucky crew member was fortunate
enough to catch them at the NIA in Birmingham.
Featuring Philip Bailey, whose son was on backing vocals and percussion, brothers Verdine and
Maurice White, and Ralph Johnson, they opened with their hit ‘Boogie Wonderland’, which had the
audience on their feet. Philip Bailey proved he is one of the greatest vocalists in the business, and
Verdine White must be the bass player with the most energy! All twelve members of the band were
brilliant and put on a fantastic performance.
The show was opened by funk soul band the Brand New Heavies, featuring original lead singer
N’Dea Davenport.
The evening was fabulous and both bands were great – definitely worth the journey to see them.
( Report from our ‘ Intrepid Travelling ‘ RIPAL Crew member )
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QUIZ No. 12 is here N O W !
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N E W S F L A S H . . . .
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It is with regret that I have to announce the retirement of the ‘Captain’
BUT . . . For ALL six of our dedicated readers out there , it is with GREAT PRIDE ,
and admittedly a little slice of trepidation ! , we will be introducing to you the thoughts
and opinions of the GREAT . . . . ’ General ‘ Jerimiah Guacamole , a leading . . . err !
something or other in the topsy turvy world of the ‘ MUSIC ‘ industry ! !
AS THE WINTER nights draw in and we casually toss another hard won log
on the decorative fire , all sorts of wonderment and excitement awaits our
dedicated readers . . . The INCREDIBLE RIPAL records site will slowly change
shape and bring you an easier format ( with more pictures, so those of you who
can’t read will be catered for . . . although you won’t actually know that just yet ! ! )
THIS we are hoping , will DOUBLE our visitors , to at the VERY least twelve . . .
(. . . oh yessss ! . . . . . . . RESULT ! )
AND . . . still all this for FREE . . . amazing . . .
Keep a look out for further announcements . . . all coming soon !
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of the MUSICAL . . . ’ H O T S T U F F ‘
at the CURVE Theatre LEICESTER .
We let our intrepid crew member out and about again, this time at The Curve Theatre in
Leicester to see the outrageous musical Hot Stuff.
Hot Stuff tells the story of Joe Soap, an ordinary young man who will stop at nothing
to live the rock and roll dream. Joe sells his soul to the devil, played by female impersonator
Cheri Dupree, and loses his way and the love of his life while making it to the top.
The show features many hit songs from the 70′s and 80′s, from Peters and Lee to the Sex Pistols.
Dupree is brilliant as Joe’s devil manager in sparkly frocks and high heels, and includes
short comedy stand-up moments while the set is being changed for the performers.
At The Curve until 6th November (2010), and well worth going to see more than once.
T U N I T E D . . . Midge Ure’s web site for Musicians closes down . . .
see our comments page . . .