Hi folks!
Blueflint have a busy summer ahead with sunny festivals and gigs! Please find listings at the bottom of the page for July/ August gigs – looking forward to seeing you!
Our web site is constantly updated with gigs for the rest of the year:www.blueflint.org.uk
Blueflint news:
We’re now working towards our next CD which is scheduled for release in spring 2011. You can hear some of our new songs over the summer at our gigs, and there are more in the pipeline.
Our initial run of our debut CD 'High Bright Morning,' has now sold out but don’t worry - we have pressed up more copies and the CD is available from our website and all good record stores and all online sites including iTunes
New review:
Rock'n'Reel Music Magazine 4 Stars ****
"Terrific harmonies...A robust supporting cast and top-notch arrangements make this lovely record a serious contender for UK Americana album of the year, if such an accolade exists."
Johnny Rock Records:
It with our pleasure that we announce that from now on our newsletters will also include info about our self-made record label Johnny Rock Records
JRR also represents The Southern Tenant Folk Union who released their 3rd album ‘The New Farming Scene’ on 6th June this year. It has been going great for the band- they have received rave reviews and are touring through out the year. For more info about the STFU contact:
http://www.southerntenantfolkunion.com/
BLUEFLINT SUMMER GIGS:
Fri 23 July 7.30pm:supporting Miyagi @ Roxy Art House, Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
Sat 24 July: Wickerman Festival, East Kirkcarswell, near Dundrennan, South West Scotland, DG6 4QW
Sat 31 July 7.30pm: The Ceilidh Place, 12-14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Scotland IV26 2TY
Sun 1 August - 9.00pm: The Isles Inn, Portree, Isle of Skye, Tel: 01478 612129
Mon 2 August - 10.00pm: The Old Bridge Inn, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1PU
Tue 3 August - 7.30pm: An Tobar, Tobermory Arts Centre, Isle of Mull, Scotland PA75 6PB
Tickets: ￡8/￡10
Fri 6 August -: Belladrum Festival, Phoineas, by Beauly, Inverness-shire Scotland, IV4 7BA
Thur 12 August - Edinburgh Folk Club/Edinburgh Fringe at the Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Fri 13 August: The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen,Tickets from Box Office Aberdeen
Fri 20 August - 7.30pm: Mull of Kintyre Festival, Victoria Hall, Campbeltown, Argyll
Thur 26 August: 7.30pm The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Blueflint
www.myspace.com/blueflint
www.blueflint.org.uk
Thursday 19 August 2010
Sunday 2 May 2010
Blueflint gig news 2010
The List 5 Stars *****
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
Hi Folks
After a great 2009, touring and releasing our debut album, (please find more reviews at the end of this email,) Blueflint have another busy year ahead performing throughout the UK and Ireland. Please find our gig listings below and check out our web site for any additions:
www.blueflint.org.uk
Our CD 'High Bright Morning,' is available direct from our web site, i tunes, amazon and all good record stores.
GIGS
May
Wed 5 May: Tigerfest at the Electric Circus 36 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DF 8.00pm
Thur 27 May: Howden Park Arts Centre, Livingston, Scotland
June
Sat 5 June: Northern Roots Festival, Bogbain Farm, Bogbain of Inshes, Inverness, IV2 5BD
Fri 11 June 9.00pm: The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, Fife, KY9 1JE ,Tickets: £12 - 01334 840494 Website http://www.mundellmusic.com
Mon 14 June - 7.30pm: Leith Festival @ The Village Inn, with Eagle Owl, Village Inn, South Fort Street, Edinburgh, UK, EH6 4DN
Sat 26 June – 6pm: Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh
Sun 27 June [time TBC]: Solas Festival, Wiston, Biggar, Lanarkshire
July
Sat 24 July: Wickerman Festival East Kirkcarswell, near Dundrennan, South West Scotland, DG6 4QW
Sat 31 July: The Ceilidh Place 12-14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Scotland IV26 2TY 7.30pm
August
Tue 3 August An Tobar, Tobermory Arts Centre, Isle of Mull, Scotland PA75 6PB, 7.30pm
Fri 6 August - [time TBC]: Belladrum Festival, Phoineas, by Beauly, Inverness-shire Scotland, IV4 7BA
Fri 13 August: The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Mon 16 August Edinburgh Folk Club at the Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Fri 20 August Mull of Kintyre Festival, Victoria Hall, Campbeltown, Argyll - 7.30pm
Thur 26 August: Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Sept
Fri 3 Sept - Sun 5 Sept: 19th Annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT78 5QU, Northern Ireland
Fri 10 Sept Hootanannys, 67 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1ES, - 8.00pm
Sat 11 Sept: Easdale Arts Easdale Community Hall, Easdale Island - 7.30pm
Fri 24 Sept/Sat 25 Sept: Moniaive Bluegrass Festival, Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway
Oct
Thur 28 Oct Seven Arts, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD
Fri 29 Oct: The Green Note 106 The Parkway, Camden, London, London and South East NW1 7AN
Sun 31 Oct -Come Down Meet and the Folks 3.00pm:, The Stags Head Orsman Road, Islington London, London and South East N1 5RA
Other news:
We were asked by our friend 'Schuman the Human' to play on his new CD 'Way to go Daddio.' This is his second CD and we recommend you check them both out! You can buy them from:
http://webspawner.com/users/schumanthehuman/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/schumanthehuman
We couldn't sign off without mentioning our long time friends the Southern Tenant Folk Union who are releasing their new CD in June this year. After a change in location to Edinburgh and a new mix of band members they bring you an excellent third celtic sounding soulful CD. It has already gained airplay on BBC Radio 2.
From June you will be able to buy it direct from the band, from any good record shop and online through itunes:
www.southerntenantfolkunion.com
All the best
Deborah and Clare
Blueflint reviews for debut CD 'High Bright Morning:'
The List 5 Stars *****
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
The Scotsman 4 Stars **** ‘Truly haunting’.
Sunday Herald 'One of Scotland’s finest….one of the most charming Bluegrass CDs of the year...this is a Scots triumph... excellent songwriting....Arnott’s 'I like the way' has hit written all over it.’
The Skinny 4 Stars ****
"The time seems ripe for Blueflint to crossover into the indie realm...Blueflint's trademark bluegrass twin banjo sound not only conjours up echoes of Gillian Welch but also the dark underbelly of folk...Blueflint are intent to layer their crisp, vaporous vocals in understated two-part harmonies, like alluring sirens drawing you into a beguiling world."
Scotland on Sunday Review 4 Stars ****
"Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson use sparkling vocal harmony, sweet melodic melancholy and often stark, dark storytelling to win hearts and minds.....this first album arrives full of character."
Scottish Daily Express 4 Stars ****
’Claire-Louise Nelson and Deborah Arnott have produced an impressive album featuring some lovely melodies and tuneful harmonies......plaintive and engrossing.’
’Wholly engaging to anyone’s ears...great songs taking them beyond any Bluegrass pigeon holes...High Bright Morning arrives this month and conveys the magic of their songwriting in ten emotive often dark tales...the songs have a special atmosphere of their own.’ Preview, The List
’You'll love High Bright Morning.’ Daily Record
Blueflint
www.myspace.com/blueflint
www.blueflint.org.uk
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
Hi Folks
After a great 2009, touring and releasing our debut album, (please find more reviews at the end of this email,) Blueflint have another busy year ahead performing throughout the UK and Ireland. Please find our gig listings below and check out our web site for any additions:
www.blueflint.org.uk
Our CD 'High Bright Morning,' is available direct from our web site, i tunes, amazon and all good record stores.
GIGS
May
Wed 5 May: Tigerfest at the Electric Circus 36 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DF 8.00pm
Thur 27 May: Howden Park Arts Centre, Livingston, Scotland
June
Sat 5 June: Northern Roots Festival, Bogbain Farm, Bogbain of Inshes, Inverness, IV2 5BD
Fri 11 June 9.00pm: The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, Fife, KY9 1JE ,Tickets: £12 - 01334 840494 Website http://www.mundellmusic.com
Mon 14 June - 7.30pm: Leith Festival @ The Village Inn, with Eagle Owl, Village Inn, South Fort Street, Edinburgh, UK, EH6 4DN
Sat 26 June – 6pm: Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh
Sun 27 June [time TBC]: Solas Festival, Wiston, Biggar, Lanarkshire
July
Sat 24 July: Wickerman Festival East Kirkcarswell, near Dundrennan, South West Scotland, DG6 4QW
Sat 31 July: The Ceilidh Place 12-14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Scotland IV26 2TY 7.30pm
August
Tue 3 August An Tobar, Tobermory Arts Centre, Isle of Mull, Scotland PA75 6PB, 7.30pm
Fri 6 August - [time TBC]: Belladrum Festival, Phoineas, by Beauly, Inverness-shire Scotland, IV4 7BA
Fri 13 August: The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Mon 16 August Edinburgh Folk Club at the Royal Oak, 1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Fri 20 August Mull of Kintyre Festival, Victoria Hall, Campbeltown, Argyll - 7.30pm
Thur 26 August: Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Sept
Fri 3 Sept - Sun 5 Sept: 19th Annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT78 5QU, Northern Ireland
Fri 10 Sept Hootanannys, 67 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1ES, - 8.00pm
Sat 11 Sept: Easdale Arts Easdale Community Hall, Easdale Island - 7.30pm
Fri 24 Sept/Sat 25 Sept: Moniaive Bluegrass Festival, Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway
Oct
Thur 28 Oct Seven Arts, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD
Fri 29 Oct: The Green Note 106 The Parkway, Camden, London, London and South East NW1 7AN
Sun 31 Oct -Come Down Meet and the Folks 3.00pm:, The Stags Head Orsman Road, Islington London, London and South East N1 5RA
Other news:
We were asked by our friend 'Schuman the Human' to play on his new CD 'Way to go Daddio.' This is his second CD and we recommend you check them both out! You can buy them from:
http://webspawner.com/users/schumanthehuman/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/schumanthehuman
We couldn't sign off without mentioning our long time friends the Southern Tenant Folk Union who are releasing their new CD in June this year. After a change in location to Edinburgh and a new mix of band members they bring you an excellent third celtic sounding soulful CD. It has already gained airplay on BBC Radio 2.
From June you will be able to buy it direct from the band, from any good record shop and online through itunes:
www.southerntenantfolkunion.com
All the best
Deborah and Clare
Blueflint reviews for debut CD 'High Bright Morning:'
The List 5 Stars *****
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
The Scotsman 4 Stars **** ‘Truly haunting’.
Sunday Herald 'One of Scotland’s finest….one of the most charming Bluegrass CDs of the year...this is a Scots triumph... excellent songwriting....Arnott’s 'I like the way' has hit written all over it.’
The Skinny 4 Stars ****
"The time seems ripe for Blueflint to crossover into the indie realm...Blueflint's trademark bluegrass twin banjo sound not only conjours up echoes of Gillian Welch but also the dark underbelly of folk...Blueflint are intent to layer their crisp, vaporous vocals in understated two-part harmonies, like alluring sirens drawing you into a beguiling world."
Scotland on Sunday Review 4 Stars ****
"Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson use sparkling vocal harmony, sweet melodic melancholy and often stark, dark storytelling to win hearts and minds.....this first album arrives full of character."
Scottish Daily Express 4 Stars ****
’Claire-Louise Nelson and Deborah Arnott have produced an impressive album featuring some lovely melodies and tuneful harmonies......plaintive and engrossing.’
’Wholly engaging to anyone’s ears...great songs taking them beyond any Bluegrass pigeon holes...High Bright Morning arrives this month and conveys the magic of their songwriting in ten emotive often dark tales...the songs have a special atmosphere of their own.’ Preview, The List
’You'll love High Bright Morning.’ Daily Record
Blueflint
www.myspace.com/blueflint
www.blueflint.org.uk
Monday 4 January 2010
Jan News
HI Folks
Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year.
GIGS
Blueflint kicked off the year playing at Holyrood Palace as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay Celebrations on the 1st Jan... A lovely outside gig on a crisp, sunny and snowy day.
Our next gig is at Celtic Connections on 22nd Jan 7.30pm Tickets £12.50
Supporting Holly Williams
http://www.celticconnections.com/whatson/event/92842-Holly-Williams-and-Blueflint
HIGH BRIGHT MORNING
New Blueflint CD now available on online!!! At itunes/ amazon/ hmv
Plans for 2010
We are busy booking gigs for summer Festivals and an Autumn tour taking in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Will keep you posted on our spring gig dates...
And working on new tracks for our next CD.
Website:
Our website is regularly updated. Please check it out for all the latest news on:
www.blueflint.org.uk
High Bright Morning CD Reviews :
5 Stars *****
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama besides pepper the lyrics of ace Edinburgh bluegrass banjo duo of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts." The List
4 Stars ****
"Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson use sparkling vocal harmony, sweet melodic melancholy and often stark, dark storytelling to win hearts and minds.....this first album arrives full of character." Scotland on Sunday Review
'One of Scotlands finest….one of the most charming Bluegrass CDs of the year...this is a Scots triumph... excellent songwriting....Arnott’s 'I like the way' has hit written all over it.’ Sunday Herald
4 Stars ****
"The time seems ripe for talented Edinburgh duo Blueflint to crossover into the indie realm...Blueflint's trademark bluegrass twin banjo sound not only conjours up echoes of Gillian Welch but also the dark underbelly of folk...Blueflint are intent to layer their crisp, vaporous vocals in understated two-part harmonies, like alluring sirens drawing you into a beguiling world." The Skinny
4 Stars ****
’Claire-Louise Nelson and Deborah Arnott have produced an impressive album
featuring some lovely melodies and tuneful harmonies......plaintive and engrossing.’
Scottish Daily Express
’Wholly engaging to anyones ears...great songs..taking them beyond any Bluegrass pigeon holes...High Bright Morning arrives this month and conveys the magic of their songwriting in ten emotive often dark tales...the songs have a special atmosphere of their own.’ Preview, The List
’You'll love High Bright Morning.’ Daily Record
’These sublime original songs cannot fail to move you, cannot leave you untouched...‘Takes More Than A Little Time,’ the album’s opener, sets the stall, as one future classic after another follows...get your hands on this album. It’s one that you’ll want to hear again and again.’
Is this Music
’This is a great album of original music... Buy, play and smile.’ Taplas
What the radio presenters say...:
Radio Ulster:-
Ralph MacLean: "Superb, brilliant release...wonderful. Great music coming out of Scotland...Like this a lot I have to say!"
Cherrie McIlwaine: "I love it."
Radio Scotland:-
Iain Anderson: "Absolutely new from Scotland and surprising...Intriguing. Very much enjoying them, very impressive."
Ricky Ross:"One of these records I put on and I got a real pleasant surprise...check them out - its really imaginatively done and interesting production"
Tom Morton: "Its Fantastic!"
Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year.
GIGS
Blueflint kicked off the year playing at Holyrood Palace as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay Celebrations on the 1st Jan... A lovely outside gig on a crisp, sunny and snowy day.
Our next gig is at Celtic Connections on 22nd Jan 7.30pm Tickets £12.50
Supporting Holly Williams
http://www.celticconnections.com/whatson/event/92842-Holly-Williams-and-Blueflint
HIGH BRIGHT MORNING
New Blueflint CD now available on online!!! At itunes/ amazon/ hmv
Plans for 2010
We are busy booking gigs for summer Festivals and an Autumn tour taking in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Will keep you posted on our spring gig dates...
And working on new tracks for our next CD.
Website:
Our website is regularly updated. Please check it out for all the latest news on:
www.blueflint.org.uk
High Bright Morning CD Reviews :
5 Stars *****
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama besides pepper the lyrics of ace Edinburgh bluegrass banjo duo of Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts." The List
4 Stars ****
"Deborah Arnott and Clare-Louise Neilson use sparkling vocal harmony, sweet melodic melancholy and often stark, dark storytelling to win hearts and minds.....this first album arrives full of character." Scotland on Sunday Review
'One of Scotlands finest….one of the most charming Bluegrass CDs of the year...this is a Scots triumph... excellent songwriting....Arnott’s 'I like the way' has hit written all over it.’ Sunday Herald
4 Stars ****
"The time seems ripe for talented Edinburgh duo Blueflint to crossover into the indie realm...Blueflint's trademark bluegrass twin banjo sound not only conjours up echoes of Gillian Welch but also the dark underbelly of folk...Blueflint are intent to layer their crisp, vaporous vocals in understated two-part harmonies, like alluring sirens drawing you into a beguiling world." The Skinny
4 Stars ****
’Claire-Louise Nelson and Deborah Arnott have produced an impressive album
featuring some lovely melodies and tuneful harmonies......plaintive and engrossing.’
Scottish Daily Express
’Wholly engaging to anyones ears...great songs..taking them beyond any Bluegrass pigeon holes...High Bright Morning arrives this month and conveys the magic of their songwriting in ten emotive often dark tales...the songs have a special atmosphere of their own.’ Preview, The List
’You'll love High Bright Morning.’ Daily Record
’These sublime original songs cannot fail to move you, cannot leave you untouched...‘Takes More Than A Little Time,’ the album’s opener, sets the stall, as one future classic after another follows...get your hands on this album. It’s one that you’ll want to hear again and again.’
Is this Music
’This is a great album of original music... Buy, play and smile.’ Taplas
What the radio presenters say...:
Radio Ulster:-
Ralph MacLean: "Superb, brilliant release...wonderful. Great music coming out of Scotland...Like this a lot I have to say!"
Cherrie McIlwaine: "I love it."
Radio Scotland:-
Iain Anderson: "Absolutely new from Scotland and surprising...Intriguing. Very much enjoying them, very impressive."
Ricky Ross:"One of these records I put on and I got a real pleasant surprise...check them out - its really imaginatively done and interesting production"
Tom Morton: "Its Fantastic!"
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