Gnome label and gnomefest’s blog

Just when you thought that you were completelt free of all things  FOOLBLAT along s come
http://www.myspace.com/becomeawag
or see the post in A and R group.

A great way to cheer away the miseries.   Be assured by October you will be sooooo fed up of it.
Technical report from Those Who Know suggests  a remastering to make the words more audible.

Getting some buzz in the  trade and from my mate in Brighton ( have you booked em then John)---
www.myspace.com/wehaveband.
Now these guys I would sign.... ( if we had any money)...Manchester band. THE WORDS  www.myspace.com/thewordsmusic    
and on reverbnation...Catch them live.

With no really big event this year, we are devoting the time saved to matters retail, with a brand new online store and a completely rebuild market type gazebo , which we are still booking.

We want to expand our stock , over and above the current lines;- ie Our own labels and stuff from our mates.... So --

WE are looking for suitable material. We will look at self releases but are particularly keen to here from bands that have releases on any of the small labels on the Cargo list or are supporting the Independent shop scene.

Promo  material would be nice asap.

And if we find some bands that would be interested in rolling out our new 360 total stream release process into new areas, then  all the better,

The Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, who became world famous for discovering the mind-altering drug LSD, has died of a heart attack at his home in Basel and was 102 at the time of his death.

Asian fusion big band acid rocks doctor john on the floor.

Beat that for a genre!!!!!!!!!!!!

 http://www.myspace.com/frequencycentral

Somebody told me about them a while ago and I finally got around to looking them up.
Dint gave a chance before because of elections stuff, Well now I know that the usual 200 people will be voting for me again . ( Thank you ) I can put me feet up and listen to something good.
Head  Gnome

Filed for bankruptcy this afternoon.

Just got this url for Jonathan's movie....free download
http://www.vilepervert.com/

Folkfest 2008

The 2008 FOLKFEST will be taking place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2008.

Preparations are well underway to provide an even better weekend for you all in 2008, keeping all the things that were good in 2007 and improving areas that we all believe could be better this Folkfest.
We would love to improve on the workshop areas and if there are specific workshops you would like to see in 2008, then please contact us and we will take a democratic decision on what we can provide for you all.
We also intend to improve on the Family/Kids entertainment and your input would be helpful. Moving the Traders Fair to the centre of the Town on the Saturday was a major improvement in 2007 and we intend to extend the hours of the Fair, provide more Street Entertainment, and hopefully create an even bigger “buzz” in the Town Centre. Download a Traders Application Form
We will also be extending the hours of the Open Mic/Sessions Venue and promoting this more.
We are also considering adding an extra venue specifically aimed at young performers. We are looking to provide even more exciting acts than last year, (if that was possible), and are looking to bring a wide mixture of Acoustic and Roots music to you all …. and yet again it will be FREE!

Confirmed Acts for 2008 are as follows:
(Click the Name of the Artist for more information and a taste of their music)

Bag of Rats
Eddie Martin
Phil King
Sheelanagig
Zoox
Ember
The Groanbox Boys
Forcenra!
Christi Andropolis
Ron Trueman Border
Dave Sutherland
Three Sheets T’Wind
The FOS Brothers
Elowen
Jerichova
Pete Stearn & Kate Riaz
Tex Braithwaite & The Biryani Brothers
Kiss The Mistress
Gangreen
Jankie Fardal
Norcsalordie
y’Strel’s Band
The Boys From Melbourne Street
Nimming Ned
Laura Hewison
Tinkerscuss
Pete Taylor
Wilcox & Brooks
Matt Woosey & The Strange Rain
Wyrd Guy
Diana Johnstone
Late Licence
The Appletree Boys
Pink Froot
David Chave
Alex Lipinski
Mervin
Ginger Whingers
Cruel Folk
Strung Out
Matt Wescost
Broken Road
Joy Mulholland
Nick Elswood
Steve Brown
Pete Beach & Greg Aylmer
Tim Dean & Paul Stradling
Sally Pritchard & Kathy King
Jason Grey and Nas Adal
Dave “Busker” Harris
Rob Carey.
Gary French
Neil Biddiscombe
Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes
Morgan
Rockin’ Replay
Tiger Feet Appalachian Clog
Grupo Fuego Flamenco

Keep checking back to watch this list grow week by week

The 2008 FOLKFEST will be taking place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2008.

Preparations are well underway to provide an even better weekend for you all in 2008, keeping all the things that were good in 2007 and improving areas that we all believe could be better this Folkfest.
We would love to improve on the workshop areas and if there are specific workshops you would like to see in 2008, then please contact us and we will take a democratic decision on what we can provide for you all.
We also intend to improve on the Family/Kids entertainment and your input would be helpful. Moving the Traders Fair to the centre of the Town on the Saturday was a major improvement in 2007 and we intend to extend the hours of the Fair, provide more Street Entertainment, and hopefully create an even bigger “buzz” in the Town Centre. Download a Traders Application Form
We will also be extending the hours of the Open Mic/Sessions Venue and promoting this more.
We are also considering adding an extra venue specifically aimed at young performers. We are looking to provide even more exciting acts than last year, (if that was possible), and are looking to bring a wide mixture of Acoustic and Roots music to you all …. and yet again it will be FREE!

Confirmed Acts for 2008 are as follows:
(Click the Name of the Artist for more information and a taste of their music)

Bag of Rats
Eddie Martin
Phil King
Sheelanagig
Zoox
Ember
The Groanbox Boys
Forcenra!
Christi Andropolis
Ron Trueman Border
Dave Sutherland
Three Sheets T’Wind
The FOS Brothers
Elowen
Jerichova
Pete Stearn & Kate Riaz
Tex Braithwaite & The Biryani Brothers
Kiss The Mistress
Gangreen
Jankie Fardal
Norcsalordie
y’Strel’s Band
The Boys From Melbourne Street
Nimming Ned
Laura Hewison
Tinkerscuss
Pete Taylor
Wilcox & Brooks
Matt Woosey & The Strange Rain
Wyrd Guy
Diana Johnstone
Late Licence
The Appletree Boys
Pink Froot
David Chave
Alex Lipinski
Mervin
Ginger Whingers
Cruel Folk
Strung Out
Matt Wescost
Broken Road
Joy Mulholland
Nick Elswood
Steve Brown
Pete Beach & Greg Aylmer
Tim Dean & Paul Stradling
Sally Pritchard & Kathy King
Jason Grey and Nas Adal
Dave “Busker” Harris
Rob Carey.
Gary French
Neil Biddiscombe
Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes
Morgan
Rockin’ Replay
Tiger Feet Appalachian Clog
Grupo Fuego Flamenco

Keep checking back to watch this list grow week by week

Release date for Roger Williamson CD imminent

Gnome label announces "Once upon a time in the 70s" now likely to include more tracks.