Archive for May, 2011

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival – Chronogram

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival
Chronogram
This year: Drive-By Truckers, Martin Sexton, Arlo Guthrie, Indigo Girls, Jorma Kaukonen, Josh Ritter, The Low Anthem, Suzanne Vega, Jorma Kaukonen, Billy Bragg, Tom Chapin, and more than 50 other acts June 18 and 19 at Croton Point Park in ...

Phill Jupitus stars in Spamalot at New Wimbledon Theatre – Surrey Comet

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Phill Jupitus stars in Spamalot at New Wimbledon Theatre
Surrey Comet
AB: You've been associated with music throughout your career, from supporting musicians like Billy Bragg in the 80s, to your work on Nevermind the Buzzcocks, but this is a different musical path for you. PJ: Yes. Billy came to see me in Hairspray and ...
Phill Jupitus stars in Spamalot at New Wimbledon TheatreCroydon Guardian

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Report: Darwen Live 2011 – Lancashire Telegraph

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Report: Darwen Live 2011
Lancashire Telegraph
And the star turn was Billy Bragg, singer and political activist, who worked the crowds with his mix of punk, folk and rock from his 30-year career. Market Square was transformed into the main stage, while other venues such as Darwen Library Theatre, ...
Report: Darwen Live 2011Blackburn Citizen

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Meet the new AMs – BBC News

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

BBC News

Meet the new AMs
BBC News
Her dignity is an inspiration to us all Do I have to choose? I enjoy both but was brought up on football. My favourite football quotes are, "I didn't make the first team, I just made the first team laugh" (Billy Bragg) and "You're only as good as your ...

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Meet some new members of the Welsh assembly – BBC News

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

BBC News

Meet some new members of the Welsh assembly
BBC News
Her dignity is an inspiration to us all Do I have to choose? I enjoy both but was brought up on football. My favourite football quotes are, "I didn't make the first team, I just made the first team laugh" (Billy Bragg) and "You're only as good as your ...

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Arab arts festival debuts in London – TODAYonline

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Arab arts festival debuts in London
TODAYonline
The singer-songwriter Ramy Essam, dubbed "the Billy Bragg of Tahrir Square", composed the song Irhal (Leave) which became an anthem of the protests and an internet hit. Azza Balba will perform songs by her former husband the poet and songwriter Ahmed ...

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Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution – The Nation. (blog)

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Gil Scott-Heron's Revolution
The Nation. (blog)
Just as Billy Bragg's Thatcher-era songs introduced young Brits and Americans to the language of solidarity and socialism, Scott-Heron taught us about apartheid ("Johannesburg"), environmental racism ("South Carolina") and the harshest realities of an ...

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NHS cuts demos at banks – Mirror.co.uk

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Mirror.co.uk

NHS cuts demos at banks
Mirror.co.uk
Celebrities joined singer Billy Bragg who appeared at a bank in Newcastle dressed as a doctor and comic Josie Long protesting at Homerton Hospital, East London. UK Uncut supporter Rosie Beech, 29, said: “David Cameron said he wasn't going to cut the ...
Protesters target banks in NHS demosChannel 4 News
Anti-cuts groups descend on banks in NHS protestThe Guardian
Nine arrested in protests over NHS cutsTelegraph.co.uk
Daily Mail
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Nine arrested in protests over NHS cuts – Telegraph.co.uk

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Daily Mail

Nine arrested in protests over NHS cuts
Telegraph.co.uk
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...
Protesters target banks in NHS demosChannel 4 News
Anti-cuts groups descend on banks in NHS protestThe Guardian
Banks under siege as protesters launch 'Emergency Operation' to highlight the ...Daily Mail

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Protesters target banks in NHS demos – Channel 4 News

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The Guardian

Protesters target banks in NHS demos
Channel 4 News
Singer Billy Bragg appeared at an NHS branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor and comedian Josie Long protested outside a hospital in Hackney, East London, UK Uncut said. Health worker and UK Uncut supporter Rosie Beech, 29, said: "David Cameron said ...
Anti-cuts groups descend on banks in NHS protestThe Guardian
Nine arrested in protests over NHS cutsTelegraph.co.uk
Banks under siege as anti-cuts protesters rally together in support of the NHSDaily Mail

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Activists occupy banks in NHS demos – Gazette Live

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos
Gazette Live
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos – Harrow Observer

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos
Harrow Observer
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos – WalesOnline

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos
WalesOnline
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos – Caernarfon Herald

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Activists occupy banks in NHS demos
Caernarfon Herald
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...

Sick protests over NHS cuts – The Sun

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The Sun

Sick protests over NHS cuts
The Sun
High profile support came from singer Billy Bragg, who appeared at an HSBC branch in Newcastle dressed as a doctor, and comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London, UK Uncut said. The activists targeted banks to ...

Banks under siege as protesters launch ‘Emergency Operation’ to highlight the … – Daily Mail

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Daily Mail

Banks under siege as protesters launch 'Emergency Operation' to highlight the ...
Daily Mail
Protesters outside a branch of HSBC in Newcastle were joined by the musician and activist Billy Bragg, who addressed them by megaphone. While in Brixton one group managed to enter a Natwest bank and stage their planned theatrical protest. ...

Anti-cuts groups descend on banks in NHS protest – The Guardian

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The Guardian

Anti-cuts groups descend on banks in NHS protest
The Guardian
Protesters outside a branch of HSBC in Newcastle were joined by the musician and activist Billy Bragg, who addressed them by megaphone. Other high-profile supporters included the comedian Josie Long who protested at Homerton hospital in Hackney, ...
Banks under siege as anti-cuts protesters launch 'Emergency Operation' to ...Daily Mail

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Published on May 27th 2011 – Punknews.org

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Punknews.org

Published on May 27th 2011
Punknews.org
Think more Billy Bragg and the aforementioned Springsteen for this one, although my immediate thought when it started in earnest was of Louise Distras, also a native of the North of England. If anything, this has more life to it than the A-side and is ...

Behind the music: Will record labels and streaming services ever agree? – The Guardian (blog)

Friday, May 27th, 2011

The Guardian (blog)

Behind the music: Will record labels and streaming services ever agree?
The Guardian (blog)
Among the people "talking the music industry down" and criticising the DEA are Featured Artist Coalition members Billy Bragg and Radiohead's Ed O'Brien (though, after a meeting at Air studios in 2009, the coalition voted to support what was then the ...

Preview: Folk and roots at the Evolution Festival – ChronicleLive

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Preview: Folk and roots at the Evolution Festival
ChronicleLive
Top slot for Saturday goes to the bard of Barking, Billy Bragg. He typifies the view that to be a good storyteller, you need a life rich in experiences. Bragg certainly delivers on that score. From his punk rock days with Riff Raff to his brief stay ...

Arab arts festival to debut in London – The Guardian

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

The Guardian

Arab arts festival to debut in London
The Guardian
The singer-songwriter Ramy Essam, dubbed "the Billy Bragg of Tahrir Square", composed the song Irhal – Leave – which became an anthem of the protests and an internet hit. Azza Balba will perform songs by the poet and songwriter Ahmed Fouad Negm – her ...

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Bath International Music Festival’s artistic director Joanna MacGregor has put … – Bath Chronicle

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Bath International Music Festival's artistic director Joanna MacGregor has put ...
Bath Chronicle
Events range from Noggin the Nog to Russian Weddings and from the songs of Paul Robeson to punk master Billy Bragg. The festival started last night and continues today with cellist Natalie Clein in a lunchtime concert at the Guildhall and Martin Hayes ...

Festival claims Bragging rights – Morley Observer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Morley Observer

Festival claims Bragging rights
Morley Observer
Billy Bragg plays to inmates and staff at Leeds Prison, Armley, Leeds...18th October 2010 .... Picture by Simon Hulme THE first acts at this year's Garforth Arts Festival have been announced with Billy Bragg topping the bill at the main event, ...

Win tickets for Evolution Festival! – Shields Gazette

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Shields Gazette

Win tickets for Evolution Festival!
Shields Gazette
The Ballast Hills stage, will be headlined by protest singer Billy Bragg on the Saturday night, and highly-regarded 11-piece folk outfit Bellowhead on the Sunday. And at the Baltic Square stage, dubstep star Katy B tops the bill on Saturday night, ...

Album Review: The King Blues – ‘Punk & Poetry’ – Impact Magazine

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Impact Magazine

Album Review: The King Blues – 'Punk & Poetry'
Impact Magazine
If you combine ska revival bands like The Specials with protest songwriter Billy Bragg and throw in a dash of Dizzee Rascal, then you come close to what this album's about. 'Punk & Poetry' has the feel of a 'Best Of' album given the fact that many of ...