Monday, 26 August 2024
The 2024 Ramsgate Affordable Print Fair Price List
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Graham Parker records cover of the classic Bonzo Dog Band song Urban Spaceman
Graham Parker has been releasing albums since 1976 (3 of which went Top 20 in the UK) and one of which ('Squeezing Out The Sparks') Rolling Stone Magazine claims is amongst the greatest records ever made. Special guest musicians to appear on albums by Parker over the years include Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, Steve Nieve and Pete Thomas from The Attractions, Gilson Lavis from Squeeze, Roy Dodds and Simon Edwards from Fairground Attraction, John Sebastian from The Lovin’ Spoonful, Garth Hudson from The Band and Bruce Springsteen. Graham Parker has written songs that have been covered by Ricky Nelson, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, and Bob Geldof. And in 2012 Parker collaborated with the comedy writer/director/producer Judd Apatow in the hit movie 'This Is 40'. For more info visit: www.grahamparker.net
This video for Urban Spaceman features portraits of Graham Parker from 35 esteemed artists. In order of appearance the artists are... 1)Edward Ward, 2)Julian Wakeling, 3)Vanessa Winch, 4) Harry Pye, 5)Stuart Ridley, 6) Francis Macdonald, 7) Georgia Hayes, 8)Ben Dickson, 9) Rowland Smith, 10) Suzanne Spiro, 11) Marguerite Horner, 12) Tinsel Edwards, 13) Sandra Turnbull, 14) Charlotte Bracegirdle, 15) Lady Lucy, 16) Alberto Kunnapu, 17)August Kunnapu, 18) Otiz Cannelloni, 19) John Moseley, 20) Pete Mountford, 21) Bob London, 22) Daisy de Villeneuve, 23)Chris Webster, 24) Martin Bramnah, 25)Louise Colbourne, 26) Tine Frellesen, 27) Reece Higham, 28) John Heywood-Waddington, 29) Russell Herron, 30) Paul Burgess, 31) Gordon Beswick, 32)Yildiz Kavak, 33) Tansy McNally, 34) Sarah Doyle, 35) Michael Hughes. The video also features blink and you'll miss them cameos from the comedians Harry Hill, Robin Ince, John Pape, and Nick Revell.
The song "I'm The Urban Spaceman" was written by Neil Innes. It was a top 5 hit in 1968 (the producer of the track was Paul McCartney). Songs of Inspiration is a project that Gordon Beswick and Harry Pye do just for fun. Previoulsy they made a video for Nigel Planer singing 'Let's Be Natural'. More covers from fans and friends of Neil are just around the corner. If you are a fan of Neil Innes make a date in your diary for the 24th of Oct when 'Dip My Brain In Joy: a life with neil Innes - the official biography' by Yvonne Innes is published by Nine Eight Books And the 28th o November when there will be a special tribute night held at London Indigo at the O2 in Greenwich.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Nature Show in Talinn September–October 2025.
Nature Show:
50 Paintings inspired by places, plants and people by British artists;
Harry Adams, Gordon Beswick, Edie Flowers, Georgia Hayes, Corin Johnson, Cedar Lewisohn, Lee Maelzer, Raksha Patel, Harry Pye, and Suzanne Spiro.
Supported by The Estonian Painting Association
Venue: Kadrioru Plaza, Kadriorg Gallery near the centre of Tallinn. Duration September/October 2025
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Above: First Harry Adams Painting
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Sandra Miralles Alcazar Goldsmiths Degree Show
Come to the 6th floor of the Ben Pimlott building, New Cross, London SE14 6AD (tel: 020 7919 220) and see the brilliant work of Sandra Miralles Alcazar. Opening Times: Friday 14th - Monday 17th of June 10am - 7pm (except Sunday 16th June 11am - 5pm)
Saturday, 25 May 2024
Songs of Innespiration - a tribute to Neil Innes
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Track Nine: Old Age Becomes Me performed by Jerry Thackray (this song featured on Neil's final LP Nearly Really)
Track 13: I Love You performed by Joe Kane
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Let's Be Natural by Nigel Planer and The Values featuring Rutling Ken Thornton
Nigel Planer is best known for being Neil in the classic BBC TV series The Young Ones. He was also Ralph Filthy in Ben Elton's Filthy, Rich And Catflap. Nigel was co founder of The Comic Strip Presents group. He starred in many of their most popular films such as Bad News, Funseekers, Strike, and Summer School. Nigel was in the original cast of many West End musicals including Evita, Chicargo, Wicked, We Will Rock You and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in other hits such as Evita, Hairspray, and The Rocky Horror Show. The hit singles 'Living Doll' and 'Hole In My Shoe' resulted in Gold and Silver discs and he is also a BRIT Award Winner.
Many years ago Neil and Nigel were introduced to each other by their mutual friend John Dowie. Nigel appeared on stage with Neil when he was invited to be a guest singer with Neil and Ade Edmonson's supergroup The Idiot Bastard Band.
'Let's Be Natural' was composed by Neil Innes in 1977 and appeared in Eric Idle's Television film 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash' in 1978. 'Let's Be Natural' is seen by most as being a parody of two John Lennon songs from 1968 ('Julia' and 'Dear Prudence'). Planer was keen for the new version to be very different. He didn't want to sing it in a scouse accent like The Rutles. We think he's made the song his own and that his chosen style of singing will come as a pleasant surprise.
Rutling Ken Thornton who plays lead guitar and sitar on the new version toured all over the world with Neil Innes from 2014 to 2019. The Rutles always put on a great show and Ken's guitar work was a vital part of the band's magic.
The Values are talented chaps that were rounded up by artist Harry Pye. Ten years ago they worked with Neil Innes on his last ever single ('Rio'). The recorder you hear on 'Natural' was played by Paul Speare (whose saxophone and flute playing features on albums by Dexys, Elvis Costello, The Special AKA, and Paul Weller). Francis Macdonald is the drummer with Teenage Fanclub and also makes music for films and TV. 'Let's Be Natural' also features the Jazz musician Sam Ingvorsen on double bass. Last but not least the track features Julian Wakeling who not only plays acoustic guitar and does the backing vocals but was also responsible for the arrangement and production.
Coming Soon:
'Dip My Brain In Joy: My Life With Neil Innes: The Official Biography' by Yvonne Innes will be published by Bonnier Books.
And... in the not too distant future tickets will go on sale for a very special evening taking place at the 02 Indigo Room on the 28th of November which no fan of Neil Innes will want to miss. For more news keep an eye on: https://neilinnes.org/























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