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  • MTV presents General Fiasco
  • Ken Haddock tracklet: Backbone
  • Martin John: the youngest swinger in town

General Fiasco

MTV presents General Fiasco, A Plastic Rose, Yes Cadets
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The (Stiff) Kitten, Belfast, Co. Antrim
£8 (18+ show)

General Fiasco formed in 2007 and have spent the last two years writing material and touring around the UK. Read more

Here’s a snippet of a classic track called “Backbone”    written and recorded by one Ken Haddock. [just click the arrowhead once to play, and again to pause - ed]. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kenhaddock

Martin John sings swing

Martin John McCafferty is a young vocalist from the northwest of Ulster with a talent for bringing some of the great songs from the swing era back to life and a unique flair for infusing these beloved standards with a fresh style of his own. He has won several talent competitions, reaching the last 30 contestants in last year’s X Factor and reaching the final stages of the BBC show Fame Academy the year before. McCafferty is also an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, performing his own songs, and occasionally lends his talents to others in different recording sessions. McCafferty’s own career in music started with the official launch of his 12-piece orchestra at a concert hosted by Belfast’s Café Vaudeville back in November 2006. More recently, he played a short residency at Club Capri, a new venue for entertainment at Monzu on Belfast’s Lisburn Road. For bookings, call +44 (0)7843 808-503

More: http://www.SimplySwingPresents.com

Hard-working alt-pop band Escape Act plans to play five shows around the island of Ireland during February 2010, mainly supporting John, Shelly and the Creatures. The Belfast based trio also plans to release an album of new material in the coming months. This second album, as yet untitled, was recorded in Glasgow during the latter half of 2009. Those Escape Act gig dates are:

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Divine Authority Radio is a new Christian radio station broadcasting over the Internet from Northern Ireland. To tune in to the live audio stream, go to http://www.live365.com/stations/divineauthority. Read more

Today, on what would have been his 75th birthday, Elvis Presley is everywhere. And, according to newspaper The Independent, his legacy drives a $45m industry. But does “The King” have any Ulster connections? And what impact did Elvis have on music in Ulster back in his heyday? Let Ulster Music know what you know… Please e-mail your stories to the editor at ulster.music@gmail.com or add a Comment in the box below. [a-huh-huh - ed]

Elvis 75 Birthday 2010

Daybreak Recordings

According to BBC News, gospel singer and recording company director William McCrea is facing legal action over an alleged bearch of copyright:

A writ has been issued by Mark Carmichael against William McCrea and Ian McDowell, trading as record label Daybreak Recordings. Carmichael claims copyright on the musical work “Just a Breathe Away” (sic) was infringed and is seeking damages. McCrea, the MP for South Antrim, declined to comment on the case, but his lawyers said the claim was being defended. Read more

Based in Belfast, Rhythm Wizard offers drum kit lessons for beginners to more advanced students. All styles are catered for including Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, even Drum’n'Bass. For more info, contact Ross: 07851 607-116 | 028 9029-2839

How To Become A Hip Hop Producer

How To Become A Hip Hop Producer by one O D Hunte is a new 25-page reference e-book revealing [allegedly - ed] many career enhancing secrets and strategies for success as an aspiring Hip Hop producer. This electronic book [Adobe Acrobat PDF] has been written by a producer who has had his music in hundreds of TV shows and Films. Topics covered include: Where To Get All The Contacts You Need, How To Make Real Money From Production, How To Get Your Music Into Film and TV Shows, How To Get Your Music Into Games, and All The Music Conferences You Should Know About. More

Bandzai is a new app for mobile and web aimed at “DIY” artists and bands. According to app developer Rich Dale, Bandzai [presently in beta - ed] helps you: manage your music career; set goals for your career; and find music industry contacts. The app is presently undergoing refinement before the launch of the beta version and Dale is conducting a market research survey to learn more about the typical issues that bands encounter with self-management. Survey participants will have free access to the Bandzai app during its beta phase and one lucky respondent will win a £50 Amazon voucher. Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qPGr6M1_2f6UM8×2JsKaO7QQ_3d_3d Read more

Irish soprano Celine Byrne

Fancy a little Austrian? Maybe the foot-tapping rhythms and immortal melodies of “King of Waltz” Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár and others? Then “The Walled City” is where you should beseige on Wednesday, January 6 from 20:00 hours. Derry’s Millennium Forum hosts 3 evenings of New Year celebrations with Music55-7’s Viennese concert featuring the Ulster Orchestra with conductor Christopher Bell. Rising Irish soprano Celine Byrne won the Maria Callas Grand Prix in 2007 [not Jason Button then? - ed]. Since then her career has blossomed, with concerts alongside José Carreras and Roberto Alagna. Party animals are advised to book early for this seasonal selection of songs, polkas and waltzes. Box Office: 028 7126-4455 | http://www.mforum.sed2.info

Snow Patrol - Up To Now

The phenomenon that is Snow Patrol has released a two-CD “best-of” album called Up To Now in time for Christmas. The band also has a new single out, entitled Just Say Yes, to promote the 30-song CD (and a special CD/DVD/vinyl boxset) which also playlists previous hits Run, Chocolate and Chasing Cars.

Two Door Cinema Club

Their music has been compared to the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Broken Social Scene: this gig-addicted male threesome blend melodic vocals with “oceanic” guitar riffs and “pulsing” rhythms. Messrs. Alex Trimble, Kev Baird, and Sam Halliday [pictured] are together known as Two Door Cinema Club and the group is one of several UK acts that music taste-makers within BBC radio and other astute pop-psychics reckon will breakthrough into the domain of the public consciousness [steady on - ed] in year 2010.  So what say you? Comments welcome. MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/twodoorcinemaclub Read more

Sir [sure? - ed] Midge Ure is is looking for 100 great independent artists to share in the press coverage, exposure and opportunities that come off of the back of the launch of his new, independent music website in early 2010. To enter the competition to become one of Midge’s 100 profile artists, visit http://www.tunited.com and hit the competition button. Upload your best song (1 song per artist), a photo and your contact details. The top 100 artists will then be chosen by a panel of judges; they will get to upload their music catalogue onto the website prior to launch; it will then be made available to the press and music industry for showcasing before the site goes live.