Music News: Monday 14th July 2014

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Tommy Ramone: 1949 – 2014

The last surviving original member of the Ramones has died. Tommy Ramone was the drummer in the Ramones from 1974 – 1978 before he left to work as a producer. Like Joey Ramone and Johnny Ramone, Tommy died of cancer.

Honorary Degree for Bryan Ferry

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry received an honorary degree from Newcastle University. Ferry had previously studied at the university reading Fine Art and graduated in 1968. He has also campaigned against budget cuts issued by Newcastle City Council which affect the university.

Dolly Dog Owners Reclaim Pet

The owners of the dog found wandering the fields of the Glastonbury festival site has been reclaimed by its owners. The dog has been affectionately named Dolly after Dolly Parton, the country singer who performed on the Pyramid stage on the Sunday. Dolly Parton had offered to adopt the dog if the owners did not come forward.

Disappointment for Thicke

Robin Thicke’s album Paula has had extremely disappointing sales figures in the UK In the first week of release the album only manages to sell 530 copies. Even worse, in Australia the album only sold 54 copies.

Bad Times for Britney

An audio of Britney Spears singing without the benefits of auto tune has been leaked this week. The Toxic singer is notorious for not singing live has been defended by the producer of her latest album Britney Jean, William Orbit. Orbit states that Spears was merely doing vocal exercises.

Top Singers and Bands Named in Tax Scandal

George Michael and Arctic Monkeys have been named as participants in a tax avoidance scheme. It is believed that Katie Melua has also given money to the scheme.

Live Announcements

Cara Dillon

You can catch Cara Dillon playing live over the next few months.

1^st August – Cambridge Festival, Cambridge

2^nd August – Sidmouth Folk Week, Sidmouth

9^th August – Cropredy Festival, Banbury

15^th August – Beautiful Days Festival, Escot Park

8^th October – Islington Assembly Hall, London

10^th October – Sage, Gateshead

11^th October – Waterfront, Belfast

12^th October – Millennium Forum, Derry

7^th November – Cheese & Grain, Frome

8^th November – Hall for Cornwall, Truro

9^th November – G Live, Guildford

15^th November – RNCM, Manchester

16^th November – Epic Studios, Norwich

False Heads

False Heads will be touring at the end of the month.

23^rd July – Green Door Store, Brighton

25^th July – Crown and Treaty, Uxbridge

1^st August – Crown and Treaty, Uxbridge

2^nd August – Stepping Stone Record, Kent (in-store)

6^th August – Tooting Tram and Social, London

9^th August – Aces & Eights, London

23^rd August – The Black Dog, Crawley

26^th August – Bull and Vic, Dartford

13^th September – Fitzherbets, Brighton

25^th September – The Purple Turtle, London

17^th October – The Cellar Rooms, Portsmouth

Marika Hackman

Marika Hackman will be heading out on a UK tour in November.

3^rd November – Electric Circus, Edinburgh

4^th November – Brickyard, Carlisle

5^th November – The Harley, Sheffield

6^th November – East Village Art Club, Liverpool

8^th November – Gullivers, Manchester

9^th November – The Wardrobe, Leeds

10^th November – The Musician, Leicester

11^th November – The Duchess, York

13^th November – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

14^th November – The Bodega, Nottingham

16^th November – Birdcage, Bristol

17^th November – Epic Studios, Norwich

18^th November – XOYO, London

19^th November – The Portland Arms, Cambridge

20^th November – Green Door Store, Brighton

Nell Bryden

Nell Bryden is heading out on tour later this year after a handful of summer shows.

18^th July – Kew Gardens

19^th July – Milton Keynes International Festival

20^th July – Edinburgh Festival

3^rd August – Carfest South

24^th August – Carfest North

19^th September – The Zephyr Lounge, Leamington Spa

21^st September – Ramsbottom Festival, Bury

23^rd September – The Junction, Cambridge

24^th September – Komedia, Brighton

26^th September – Colston Hall 2, Bristol

28^th September – The Cellars, Eastney

1^st October – The Robin 2, Wolverhampton

3^rd October – Fibbers, York

4^th October – Harborough Theatre, Market Harborough

7^th October – The Greystones, Sheffield

8^th October – East Village Arts Club, Liverpool

9^th October – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

14^th October – The Cluny 2, Newcastle

15^th October – Broadcast, Glasgow

16^th October – Green Hotel, Kinross

19^th October – The Maze, Nottingham

21^st October – Boileroom, Guilford

25^th October – The Musician, Leicester

26^th October – The Railway, Winchester

31^st October – Royal Albert Hall/Bluesfest Festival, London

1^st November – Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury

Saint Raymond

Saint Raymond is heading out on tour including a supporting slot on Ed Sheeran’s tour.

11^th July – T in the Park

18^th July – Truck Festival

19^th July – Splendour Festival

22^nd July – Mallorca Rocks

23^rd July – Ibiza Rocks

1^st August – Standon Calling

2^nd August – Y Not Festival

3^rd August – Kendall Calling

8^th August – Boardmasters Festival

22^nd August – Leeds Festival

24^th August – Reading Festival

4^th October – The o2, Dublin (supporting Ed Sheeran)

5^th October – The o2, Dublin (supporting Ed Sheeran)

6^th October – The o2, Dublin (supporting Ed Sheeran)

8^th October – Odyssey Arena, Belfast (supporting Ed Sheeran)

9^th October – Odyssey Arena, Belfast (supporting Ed Sheeran)

11^th October – First Direct Arena, Leeds (supporting Ed Sheeran)

12^th October – The o2 Arena, London (supporting Ed Sheeran)

13^th October – The o2 Arena, London (supporting Ed Sheeran)

14^th October – The o2 Arena, London (supporting Ed Sheeran)

15^th October – The o2 Arena, London (supporting Ed Sheeran)

20^th October – LG Arena, Birmingham (supporting Ed Sheeran)

22^nd October – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham (supporting Ed Sheeran)

23^rd October – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham (supporting Ed Sheeran)

25^th October – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle (supporting Ed Sheeran)

27^th October – Phones 4U Arena, Manchester (supporting Ed Sheeran)

28^th October – Phones 4U Arena, Manchester (supporting Ed Sheeran)

30^th October – SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow (supporting Ed Sheeran)

Tom Vek

Tom Vek will be playing summer festival dates before embarking on a tour during October.

19^th July – Latitude

8^th August – Boardmasters

9^th August – Split Festival

1^st September – Y Not Festival

5^th – 7^th September – Festival No. 6

3^rd October – Pavilions, Falmouth

4^th October – The Art Bar, Oxford

6^th October – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

7^th October – The Haunt, Brighton

8^th October – Gorilla, Manchester

9^th October – King Tuts, Glasgow

11^th October – Cockpit, Leeds

12^th October – Kazimier, Liverpool

14^th October – Bodega, Nottingham

15^th October – Koko, London

Released This Week

World Peace Is None of Your Business – Morrissey

Redeemer of Souls – Judas Priest

The Black Market – Rise Against

Yes! – Jason Mraz