Posts Tagged ‘Richard Ashcroft’

Promoters of a special charity event in aid of the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, initiated by members of Beady Eye, have slammed touts who have made tickets available on auction sites at a vastly inflated price.

Richard Ashcroft stopped by his “favorite city in the world” to give a jam packed crowd of adoring fans at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC a special treat. The 90 minute plus set included Brit Rock tunes from his past and present bands’ repertoires. Local group The Postelles provided the support . All photos © Live4ever Media Inc

Beady Eye, Paul Weller and Primal Scream will appear at a special benefit night to be held at the Brixton Academy next month aiming to raise money for the victims of the recent Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

United Nations Of Sound leader and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has released details of plans for a one off intimate acoustic show to take place at London’s Union Chapel venue on 7th December 2010.

Following the release of their eponymous debut album in the UK last July, Richard Ashcroft‘s new project The United Nations Of Sound have confirmed a new record deal which will pave the way for a US release of the LP.

Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has said he was forced to cancel a selection of planned collaborations for his new project the United Nations Of Sound as many of the people he wished to work with were in prison.

In today’s Soundbites Lady Gaga pulls no punches on her bedroom activities, Michael Eavis decides it wouldn’t be annoying to reveal he has two Glasto headliners booked without disclosing their names, Klaxons offer some words of wisdom for future Mercury Prize winners, and we take a quick look at Arcade Fire’s new album as it heads towards the UK Album chart summit. Also, BBC 6Music’s renaissance continues and Richard Ashcroft’s manager explains his early exit last week.

Richard Ashcroft took his new band United Nations of Sound on their first Australian tour but ran in to problems during their very first song of last night’s (Aug 1) appearance at ‘Splendour In the Grass‘ Festival.

After smashing his microphone to the stage floor during the gig’s opening track ‘Are You Ready‘ the singer walked off stage and did not return, prompting some in the audience to chant “wanker”,  according to fastlouder.com.

Today in Soundbites Tom Meighan states the obvious regarding England’s short snooker-playing holiday to South Africa, there’s groundhog day for Richard Ashcroft, Elbow’s Guy Garvey talks about being away from his day job, we also look at Arcade Fire’s return to the UK, and The View discuss having their hands tied by their record label.

Richard Ashcroft and his new group United Nations of Sound are going to be releasing their debut album this month. Oddly enough, the Brit Rock legend went on the attack this week and told Shortlist Mag that he believes Britain’s music scene has become stale and dull as people chase fame.