Tonight at The Musician: Guy Pratt

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Dave’sLeicester Comedy Festival Presents…
Guy Pratt: Great Stories, Great Music
Sunday24^th February£8adv£10doorguypratt.ricardopadua.comwww.comedy-festival.co.ukGrammyaward-winner Guy Pratt spills the beans on 30 years as bass player to thestars. He's toured with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music,Jimmy Page, Robert Palmer, Womack & Womack and recorded with Madonna,Michael Jackson, The Pretenders and Iggy Pop.
Currentlymusical director on Rob Brydon's TV show, on stage, Guy unpacks hisirresistible and very funny stories about life on stage and behind the scenes,the craziness of touring the world and playing the biggest stadiums alongsidesome equally sizeable egos.
Youget self-deprecating wit, rip-roaring anecdotes and enough insider's referencesto satisfy even afficionados. Guy will also be playing his beloved vintageFender bass. This show is seriously suitable for anyone who loves music andlaughter, and is curious about what happens behind that music biz curtain.
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Doctor Who Dalek designer Ray Cusick dies after illness

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The designerof the Daleks from the BBC's Doctor Who has died aged 84 after a short illness,his daughter has said.
Former BBC designer Ray Cusick died of heart failurein his sleep on Thursday, Claire Heawood added.
The Daleks became the iconic villains in cult sciencefiction series Doctor Who, which is due to mark its 50th anniversary withevents this year.
Mr Cusick, from Horsham, West Sussex, leaves twodaughters and seven grandchildren, his family said.
The official Doctor Who Magazine tweeted: "It's with great sadnessthat we report the death of Ray Cusick - the designer of the Daleks. Half acentury on, his iconic design lives on."
Doctor Who actor and writer Mark Gatiss tweeted: "Farewell to the greatRay Cusick. His passing is especially sad in this anniversary year but hiscreation remains immortal. Daleks forever!"
'System of logic'
The designergave form to the concept of the Daleks, created by Doctor Who screenwriterTerry Nation and which first appeared in series one of Doctor Who nearly 50years ago.
In the show, the race of Daleks was said to have beendeveloped by a scientist to survive a war on their home planet of Skaro.However, the scientist was later killed by his own creation.
The Daleks, mutants encased in studded, tank-likemachinery that appear to glide over the ground, became a cultural sensation,with generations growing to love their famous electronic command of"Exterminate".
In a 2008 episode of BBC Three's Doctor WhoConfidential, Mr Cusick visited the BBC props department and explained hisinspiration for the design of the Daleks, which has changed very little overthe years.
"People do say I was inspired by a pepper pot -but I always think 'If that's all it takes to become a designer then it's adoddle'."
He explained that, in fact, the pepper pot detailcame from a lunch with Bill Roberts, the special effects expert who would makethe Daleks, when Mr Cusick picked up a pepper pot and moved it around thetable, telling him: "It's going to move like that - no visiblemeans."
"Ever since then people say I was inspired by apepper pot - but it could have been the salt pot I picked up," he said.
He went on: "When I'm asked what I was inspiredby I suppose it was really a system of logic because I realised that you've gotto have an operator to operate them. If you had anything mechanical, 10 to oneon the take it would go wrong, so you've got a human being in there who wouldbe absolutely totally reliable...
"I then thought 'Well, the operator's got to sitdown', [so I] drew a seat, ergonomic height, 18in, got the operator down, andthen drew round him. That's how the basic shape appeared."
David Graham, who created the original voice of theDaleks, said the villains' success in frightening generations of viewers was acombination of "brilliant design" and the synthesised voice added toit.
He said Mr Cusick was responsible for "one ofthe most iconic designs of television sci-fi".
"They captured the imagination of so manypeople. It was a wonderful thing," he told BBC Radio 5 live's StephenNolan show.
Nicholas Briggs, who voices the modern Daleks, saidthe show would not be the same without them.
"Extinction is not an option - If you say DoctorWho to someone in the street about the second thing they're going to say is'Exterminate'," he said.
"Lots of my friends who are not Doctor Who fansthink that the programme is 'Doctor Who and the Daleks' - that surely theDaleks are in it all the time - which isn't true but that is the impression.
"That's the brilliance of the creation of theDaleks. They've made an indelible stamp on the series really."
Source: BBC
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Cleotha Staples of The Staple Singers dies at 78

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Cleotha Staples, a member of the chart-topping gospelgroup The Staple Singers, has died at the age of 78.
The familygroup had eight US top 40 singles in the 1970s, including the number ones I'llTake You There and Let's Do It Again.
They enjoyedsuccess on the Stax label and Curtis Mayfield's Curtom label.
Friend andpublicist Bill Carpenter said Cleotha suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Hersister Mavis paid tribute to Cleotha's "soothing" voice.
"A lot ofsingers would try to sing like her," Mavis said in a statement. "Hervoice would just ring in your ear. It wasn't harsh or hitting you hard, it wassoothing. She gave us that country sound."
'Strong' voice
The group,which also featured father Pops, sister Yvonne and brother Pervis, began singingin church in Chicago in 1948.
They wereinducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received a Grammylifetime achievement award in 2005.
Neil Portnow,president of the Recording Academy, which organises the Grammy Awards,described them as "one of Stax Records' most important and successfulacts".
"Theirsongs spread messages of hope, brotherhood and self-respect through some ofR&B's finest and most passionate voices, and their music remains as vitaltoday as when it was recorded," he said.
"Music hassuffered a great loss, and our thoughts and condolences are with her family,friends and all those who have been moved and influenced by her strong, soulfulvoice."
Source: BBC
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Marnie Stern announces UK tour dates and shares new track

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New York guitar goddess, Marnie Stern, has just announced that she will be coming to the UKat the end of May.  Her new album, TheChronicles of Marnia, which is out 18th March on Kill Rock Stars, finds Marnie not only working with a new drummer (Oneida’sKid Millions), but subtracting from her normally dense song structures to crafta sound that is both familiar and wholly original.
Marnie Stern shares a third single from the album.
Listen to the track NothingIs Easy
 The musical transformation evident on Marnie's newalbum isn’t entirely unexpected, as fans who have listened to both “For Ash”and “Every Single Line Means Something” in a single sitting know. That sameslow progression can be seen between 2010’s self-titled album and theforthcoming The Chronicles of Marnia.  Even as Marnie evolves from what Pitchforkcalled her “art-metal math-rock bubblegum pop” genre, fans will still findthemselves jumping head first into the album and quickly bonding with theemotionally resonant material, cascading hooks and transcendental guitar riffs. Plus, the album shreds.  She is Marnie Stern after all.

UK Tour Dates:
Thursday 30th May - Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
Friday 31st May - Sheffield, Queens Social Club
Saturday 1st June - Manchester, Ruby Lounge
Sunday 2nd June - Glasgow, Broadcast
Monday 3rd June - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Tuesday 4th June - Bristol, Louisiana
Wednesday 5th June - London, The Garage
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Linnea Olsson announces new free download, tour starts 2nd March‏

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Linnea Olsson
New free download single ‘Never Again’available 4^th March
Asshe prepares for her first headline UK tour, Swedish chamber-pop cellist Linnea Olsson announces the releases of her new single ‘Never Again’, which willbe available to download from 4th March 2013. Taken from her debut album ‘Ah!’ (availablenow), the track is accompanied by a stunning video, the concept of which wasdevised by Linnea herself and filmed in Fäberga, Sweden, in a barn in which herformer band Paintbox had their first gig.
 
Having wowed audiences internationally, Linneawill shortly be embarking on her first UK and Irish tour, beginning on 2^nd Marchin Dublin. Despite her sparse arrangement, consisting merely of her voice andher cello, it would be difficult to create a more rich and engaging sound in alive setting. Creating loops and utilising effects, all the while showcasingher tender vocal, Linnea’s incredible live show is one not to be missed.
 
A seasoned and prolific musician, Linnea Olssonhas collaborated with artists including Ane Brun, Nina Kinert, Rebekka Karijordand Frida Hyvönen. Her acclaimed debut record ‘Ah!’, released last year throughGotterfunk Productions, is an unpredictably diverse journey through light anddark.  Without knowing it, Linnea steps into Arthur Russell’s uninhibitedmusical universe and effortlessly infuses it with a Magnetic Fields sense ofkitsch forward pop song crafting, all the while maintaining an AnimalCollective sense of child-like naivety and playfulness.
 
As well as being available through iTunes and on CD, Linnea Olsson’s debut album ‘Ah!’ is now available topurchase on vinyl.
Stream ‘Never Again’:https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakkittenrecords/linnea-olsson-never-again
Video for ‘Never Again’:
http://youtu.be/PvkQ5Fm40Kc
 
Tour dates:
Sat 2^nd March                   The Workmans Club, Dublin
Tues 5^th March                 Thekla, Bristol
Wed 6^th March                 Slaughtered Lamb, London
Thurs 7^th March                Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Fri 8^th March                     Sacred Trinity, Manchester
Sat 9^th March                    Red Rooms, Nottingham
Sun 10^th March                 Kings Tuts, Glasgow
www.linneaolsson.net
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ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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DELIVERS ON ANTICIPATED PHASE 2 LINEUP
WITH ITS MOST FORWARD THINKING AND DIVERSE PROGRAM YET

**TWO WEEKENDS, TWO UNIQUE EXPERIENCES**

WEEKEND 1 – MARCH 15-17, 2013
WEEKEND 2 – MARCH 22-24, 2013

The second phase of talent confirmed for the 2013 ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL taking place March 15-17 and 22-24 during Miami Music Week, has been unveiled with what is undoubtedly the most diverse, forward thinking line-up ever billed in the event’s 15 year history.

Watch the Phase 2 trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6VVbPjJ0D8

Set to annihilate the newly designed, never-before-seen ULTRA MAIN STAGE and the aptly titled ‘MEGA STRUCTURE,’ MID PARK and more the Phase 2 DJ billing is quite simply out of this world. ALESSO, BENNY BENASSI, DIRTY SOUTH, DOG BLOOD (Boys Noize & Skrillex), ERIC PRYDZ, FEDDE LE GRAND, HARDWELL, LOCO DICE, LUCIANO, LAIDBACK LUKE, MARTIN SOLVEIG, PRETTY LIGHTS, STEVE AOKI and SVEN VÄTH are among just some of the names to join the already eye-catching line-up delivered in Phase 1, which included ABOVE & BEYOND, AFROJACK, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, AVICII, BASSNECTAR, CALVIN HARRIS, CARL COX, DAVID GUETTA, FATBOY SLIM, KASKADE, KNIFE PARTY, RICHIE HAWTIN, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA and TIËSTO.  After 14 consecutive years of delivering the ultimate dance music experience, it was never in doubt that ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL would deliver for its 15th anniversary.

Set to shake the revamped ‘LIVE STAGE’ to its very core, the next slew of LIVE acts confirmed includes AZELIA BANKS, FAITHLESS (Live DJ & PA Set), SLEIGH BELLS, SNOOP DOGG and THE WEEKND. Joining the likes of THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, BOOKA SHADE, BOYS NOIZE, CRYSTAL CASTLES, deadmau5, DISCLOSURE, DJ FRESH (LIVE), HOT CHIP, MAJOR LAZER, MATT & KIM, MODESTEP, RUDIMENTAL, THIEVERY CORPORATION and YEASAYER announced in Phase 1 at the beginning of the year, it’s safe to say that never before has an electronic music festival offered so much variety and such an array of top live talent than this year’s fifteenth edition of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL.

"In celebration of Ultra Music Festival's double weekend and 15 year anniversary, what we've achieved with this edition's ocean of talent and stage production is we feel unprecedented. As the industry we work in continues to explode, with so much talent emerging and the taste of our consumer changing in the process, diversity was key," says Russell Faibisch, Ultra Music Festival Founder, Executive Producer, CEO & President.

"We've never put so much time and effort into programming an event as we have for this year's Ultra Music Festival. We truly hope everybody attending this year will value and more importantly enjoy the unique experience we've worked so hard to create," adds Adam Russakoff, Ultra Music Festival Executive Producer, Director of Business Affairs & Talent Buyer.

There is more. ULTRA have also announced the incredible array of arenas set to appear over the two weekends this year. It wouldn’t be ULTRA without the legend that is CARL COX. Bringing his titanic CARL COX & FRIENDS ARENA to Bayfront Park this March, he’ll be playing host to some of the finest names in house and techno, including CASSY, FATBOY SLIM, JAMIE JONES, JOHN DIGWEED, LOCO DICE, LUCIANO, MAGDA, NICOLE MOUDABER, RICHIE HAWTIN, SVEN VATH, UMEK and UTO KAREM. Expect seriously big things from this much-loved ULTRA veteran and his merry following.

Once again, the world’s #1 DJ ARMIN VAN BUUREN delivers his breathtaking A State Of Trance 600 stage, where ABOVE & BEYOND, ATB, COSMIC GATE, DASH BERLIN, FERRY CORSTEN, MARKUS SCHULZ, TRITONAL and W&W will all be joined by the legendary PAUL VAN DYK who will be making his long-awaited return appearance to the world’s premiere dance music event.

Finally, the MEGA STRUCTURE serves up an all-star lineup of the world’s top acts, which includes main stage regulars ALESSO, CALVIN HARRIS, DAVID GUETTA, ERIC PRYDZ and TIËSTO, just one example of what ULTRA meant by “2 Weekends, 2 Unique Experiences.” Fans will rejoice to see their favorite artists tackle both the Main Stage and the Mega Structure at ULTRA 15.

Keeping it going for underground fans, new to ULTRA this year is SURFACE, a brand new concept arena held each Sunday of the festival at the Bayfront Stage. Reading as a ‘who’s who’ from the world of the underground scene, look forward to seeing the likes of ART DEPARTMENT, CLAUDE VONSTROKE, DAMIAN LAZARUS, DANNY DAZE, DROOG, FRANCESCA LOMBARDO, GUY GERBER, JUSTIN MARTIN, LEE FOSS, MACEO PLEX, MAYA JANE COLES, MIGUEL CAMPBELL, SETH TROXLER, SOUL CLAP, SUBB-AN, TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS, WOLF & LAMB and more.

ULTRA is not only delivering the world’s greatest underground sounds each Sunday, but every day of the festival. The MIXMAG STAGE will play host to performances by tech gurus CARLO LIO, DUBFIRE, ELIO RISO, JON RUNDELL, JOSH WINK, SHADED and YOUSEF on Friday of Weekend 1. The second Friday will boast additional techno sounds from AUDIOFLY, CARL CRAIG, KEVIN SAUNDERSON, NINA KRAVIZ, PAUL WOOLFORD, RADIO SLAVE and STACEY PULLEN. Each Saturday will also see a myriad of techno and deep house artists that include DAVID SQUILLACE, tINI + GUTI, MARTIN BUTTRICH, NIC FANCIULLI B2B JORIS VOORN, REMO, ROBERT DIETZ, SCUBA, STEVE LAWLER, TIGA and TIMO MAAS on Weekend 2, and an undisclosed arsenal of premier DJs to play on Weekend 1.

SPACE IBIZA (voted #1 Club in the world and winning multiple awards) plans a triumphant return on Saturday, March 23 to host the tech house and techno acts that they are known for.  Also hosting stages will be Skrillex’s formidable OWSLA label, Afrojack’s JACKED, Mark Knight’s TOOLROOM, with more to be announced in Phase 3. Completing the full house, the brand new ‘TRAPPED’ arena, featuring the likes of BAAUER, BRO SAFARI, DJ CRAZE, DILLON FRANCIS, FLOSSTRADAMUS, NADASTROM and many more look more than adequate to cater to the new trap craze.

Finally, for the ninth consecutive year, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL proudly welcomes back the “ECO Village”.  This area is dedicated to the exposure and understanding of numerous non-profit organizations and charities, and will run over both weekends of the festival.  You can find several interactive booths that provide an informative outlook on the world today.

**For full info on all acts confirmed to date, please refer to the official poster here: http://www.ultramusicfestival.com**

Limited tickets—which have already sold in 77 countries around the world (topping the record of 74 from years past)--still remain for both weekends of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, exclusively at www.ULTRAmusicfestival.com.

Netherfriends in Jacksonville

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Netherfriends perform Sunday, February 3th show at Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville! Using drum pad, sampler, keyboards, guitar and a plethora of pedals, Netherfriends loops handclaps, vocal beatboxing, and layers of harmony to create unusually poppy songs. Even more entrancing than his musicianship are his undeniably fun dance moves and excitement.

Watch Netherfriends perform at KSUA
http://youtu.be/pbvNwz_UY8M