http://www.jonnopromotions.com JonnoPromotions - Bringing Brilliant Music to the Isle of Man en-us 2010-02-14 Tickets for DC/AC gig will go on sale Tuesday (not Monday as originally planned) - don't blame the Villa/Welcome, it's a JonnoPromotions error. Thanks for media coverage from John Gregory, IOM Newspapers (Manx Independent, WWW section) http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Manx-ACDC-tribute-band-to.6068179.jp Manx.net http://www.manx.net/default.asp?id=18&articleid=9836 Isle-news.com http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/jonno-promotions-presents-dcac-m-m-x-for-those-about-to-race-we-salute-you/3327/#more-3327 2010-02-11 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: DC/AC MMX For Those About to Race (We Salute You) will perform at Royal Hall, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 29th May 2010. Check out the events page for more information 2010-02-03 2nd February, 2010, www.IsleofMan.com http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=24169&area=2 Liz's preview of the gig http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=23911&area=2 2010-01-29 Featured article and interview by John Gregory Manx Independent http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Roots-music-band-make-Manx.6027092.jp 2010-01-26 Just a reminder ... Saturday 30th January Doors 7pm, 8pm show Anna Goldsmith then TramWreck (The Twigs plus Johnny G) Approx 9pm Headline Act Tickets £12/Concessions £10 http://www.isleofman.com/en-gb/businessandfinance/egaming/news.aspx?article=23911 Tickets from Villa Marina website http://www.gov.im/lib/news/villagaiety/dontmissthesouth.xml Unofficial launch gig for their third album 'The New Farming Scene'. Recorded in Edinburgh with Lau's sound engineer Tim Matthew http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=4015 Pat McGarvey leads a 5 string Banjo Workshop at Peter Norris Music on Friday 29th at 7.30pm (tickets £3) http://www.three.fm/calendar/event/813 http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/the-isle-of-man/events/226020/jonnopromotions---southern-tenant-folk-union http://en-gb.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196744656159&ref=mf 2010-01-22 The Boyd Small Band from the Netherlands to headline Blues Festival Launch gig, Saturday 13th March, Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel ... http://www.centenarycentre.com/Blues.htm http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Blues-festival-launch-at-Peel.6006082.jp http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=23920&area=2 http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/big-wheel-blues-festival-2010-launch-gig/3151/ http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/festivalstory.asp?nid=4011 http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/FestivalNews.asp http://schema-root.org/people/career/musicians/blues/ tickets from http:/www.eTickets.im 2010-01-21 Pat McGarvey, founder of the STFU, is giving a workshop on 5 String Banjo on Friday 29th January at Peter Norris Music, Finch Road, Douglas at 7.30pm. Supported by the IOM Arts Council. Bringing "Celtic Connections" to the Isle of Man! 2010-01-21 Pat McGarvey, founder of the STFU, is giving a workshop on 5 String Banjo on Friday 29th January at Peter Norris Music, Finch Road, Douglas at 7.30pm. Supported by the IOM Arts Council. Bringing "Celtic Connections" to the Isle of Man! 2010-01-17 John Gregory, Editor of WWW (What Where When) at Isle of Man Newspapers looks forward to entertainment on the Isle of Man for 2010 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/A-look-at-the-year.5945865.jp 2010-01-14 Jonno's article reviewing music events on the Isle of Man, 2009. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/What-a-year-for-live.5946737.jp 2010-01-14 STFU with special guest supports Anna Goldsmith and Tramwreck featured on What's New section of Villa Gaiety website http://www.villagaiety.com/ViewNews.gov?page=lib/news/villagaiety/dontmissthesouth.xml&menuid=11570 2009-12-13 Big Wheel Blues Festival at the Pavillion, Laxey Glen Gardens, Laxey, Isle of Man on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May 2010. Check out the events page for more information http://www.bigwheelblues.com 2009-12-13 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Southern Tenant Folk Union at the Promenade Suite will perform at The Promenade Suite, Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 30th January 2010. Check out the events page for more information 2009-11-28 TONIGHT AT THE GAIETY THEATRE IN DOUGLAS!!!! LOS PACAMINOS FEATURING PAUL YOUNG SUPPORTS CLARA BARKER & STRENGYN http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=22288&area=2 http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/isle-of-man-debut-of-los-pacaminos-featuring-paul-young/2529/ 2009-11-26 features this weekend's Los Pacaminos gig ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/isleofman/hi/things_to_do/newsid_8379000/8379173.stm 2009-11-25 Featured in R2 / Rock'n'Reel http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=145 2009-11-19 Los Pacaminos are a band you can absolutely count on for a great night out! The band is fronted by one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. However, Paul is not the only luminary in this seven piece band; some of the finest musicians in the business team up to present an incendiary mix of norteno, mariachi, western swing, country, blues, rock’n’roll classics and original material. This lively, fun-filled music will create an great party atmosphere! There will be a free tequila prize draw for audience members who wear Stetsons, Sombreros or any Tex-Mex headgear – making it a tequila-fuelled party night! Outstanding Manx singer-songwriter and guitarist Clara Barker has recently agreed to join the party. Clara is playing for the third time as support for a JonnoPromotions event, having previously supported the Dylan Project and Jeff Lang. She will be opening the show and making her Gaiety debut as a musician. Strengyn are also supporting Los Pacaminos. The local duo recently supported Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam when their performance was extremely well received. They first played together in public as part of the Isle of Man GuitarFest, organised by JonnoPromotions, in August 2008. JonnoPromotions has been lucky enough to receive the assistance of Krista Magee and her young art students at the Isle of Man College. They are designing a special stage set for the gig (pictured below with the “flats” that they have designed and are painting). Amber (the bar and restaurant under the Chesterhouse Hotel on Loch Promenade) is offering a pre-gig meal deal for £10. A bowl of chilli with nachos and a bottle of Corona (or shot of tequila)! Available from 5pm on Saturday 28th. Check out Clara's music on http://www.myspace.com/clarabarker http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Paul-Youngs-Los-Pacaminos-riding.5799934.jp Tickets still available from the hotline 01624 600555 or http://www.villagaiety.com http://www.jonnopromotions.com 2009-11-16 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Cheque Presentation Pigs & Planes will perform at To be confirmed nearer the date, somewhere on the Isle of Man! on Monday 09th November 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-11-16 Cheque for £13,000 being presented by Jonno Gollow of JonnoPromotions to Danni Crowe, wife of injured TT racer Nick. The amount was the net proceeds of the Pigs on the Wing & Planes Over Paris concert on October 10th at the Villa Marina. Presented Monday 9th November at the Sulby Glen Hotel, home of the fundraising efforts for Nick Crowe and Mark Cox. Pictured L-R Pete Williamson (Pigs), James Craig (Pigs), Roger Leece (Pigs), Jonno, Photo of Nick Crowe & Mark Cox auctioned for £1600 at fundraising event last Friday, Martyn Cain (Planes), Danni Crowe, Ben O’Hare (Planes). Seated front Ian Daley (ELS), Craig Brown (ELS). ELS provided all their lighting services for free at the event ... other event sponsors were Earystone Quarry (note spelling – definitely EarystOne!), Outdoor Power & Plant, MANN Construction, Tels Skips and Shaun and Sally Craig 2009-11-15 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Southern Tenant Folk Union at the Promenade Suite will perform at The Promenade Suite, Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 30th January 2010. Check out the events page for more information 2009-11-12 Outstanding Manx singer-songwriter and guitarist Clara Barker has agreed to join the party at the Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, on Saturday 28th November, 2009. Check out Clara's music on http://www.myspace.com/clarabarker Listen to an interview with Paul Young here http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Paul-Youngs-Los-Pacaminos-riding.5799934.jp Tickets still available from the hotline 01624 600555 or http://www.villagaiety.com 2009-10-13 The local manx bands Pigs On The Wing and Planes Over Paris featured in a sell out gig at the Villa Marina in Douglas last Saturday ... what a night. Review to follow ... http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Pigs-on-the-Wing-to.5719809.jp More about Nick Crowe http://www.iomtoday.co.im/tt/Nick-Crowe-is-fighting-back.5728336.jp 2009-10-09 Almost a sell-out gig ... http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=18241 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Planes-Over-Paris-fly-back.5616301.jp http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/the-isle-of-man/events/199031/pigs-on-the-wing http://isle-news.com/archives/2009/01/tag/pigs-on-the-wing/ http://www.gov.im/artscouncil/events.xml http://www.iomguide.com/villamarina.php 2009-09-26 While on the Island, accompanying Patsy Matheson at the Centenary Centre in Peel on Saturday 3rd October, Clive Gregson will be leading an Arts Council sponsored songwriting workshop for up to 20 people on Sunday 4th October. Clive is probably best known for his successful work with Manx vocalist Christine Collister and as the leader of cult band Any Trouble. He has also toured and recorded with Richard Thompson, Nanci Griffith, Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine, and been voted one of the ‘1,000 Great Guitarists’ by Guitar Magazine. Clive, who is also appearing in the Autumn (2009) throughout the UK as special guest of Jools Holland, will be accompanying Patsy on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and accordion. If you are interested in attending then contact the Arts Council office (www.iomarts.com) to reserve your place and get details of the Venue for the workshop (will last approx 3 hours from 2-5pm and there will be a charge of £5 but the event is being heavily subsidised by the Arts Council). Further details below. Visit http://www.jonnopromotions.com/viewevent.php?eid=83 for more background information about Patsy & Clive. Clive’s explanation of his Songwriting Workshop Whether you're a seasoned songsmith or have never written a song before, this workshop is aimed at you. We will be working through a number of exercises designed to get you from initial inspiration to a finished song. Along the way we'll be looking at song structures, the editing process and tips and ideas to make your songwriting sessions more productive, original and fun. The exercises will be colloborative and we'll also take some time to listen to each other's efforts and exchange ideas and opinions. I don't mind total beginners as far as the actual songwriting goes but instrumentalists need to be reasonably self contained. The workshop is not suitable for big gear set ups, drum kits etc and instruments that are not designed for accompanying singing, e.g. tin whistles, saxophones, etc.... Instrumentalist should be reasonably competent ... three chord strummers are fine as long as they can play in tune, in time and are capable of being quiet when asked!  The most important thing is to have a good attitude and an open mind.... it will not be useful if you arrive thinking that everything you have already written is the work of a genius and therefore untouchable! Unless, of course, that is actually true.... in which case you don't need to be at my workshop! I present this workshop annually at California Coast Music Camp and Puget Sound Guitar Workshop in the USA, and have also presented it at LIPA, Arts Centres in the UK and at various festivals around the world. If you are a musician looking to add lyrics to your tunes, or a poet who'd like to hear your words set to music, or even a little of both, come on down. Elton, meet Bernie... 2009-09-26 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Clive Gregson Songwriting Workshop IOM Arts Council will perform at To be confirmed nearer the date, somewhere on the Isle of Man! on Sunday 04th October 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-09-20 Los Pacaminos, featuring Paul Young on Saturday November 28th, 2009, The Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man (Doors 19.00, show 19.30) Tickets on sale from Friday 18th September in person from the Welcome Centre and The Villa Marina Box Office in Douglas, by calling 01624 600555 or online at http://www.villagaiety.com/eventinfo.aspx?eventID=1138 Dress Circle tickets £20, Stalls £18 (early bird deals £18 & £15 for tickets bought before October 31 and other concessions are available). http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Paul-Young-gets-back-to.5660231.jp http://www.isleofman.com/news/article.aspx?article=19108 2009-09-20 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Los Pacaminos, featuring Paul Young, at the Gaiety Theatre Douglas will perform at The Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 28th November 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-09-20 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Los Pacaminos, featuring Paul Young, at the Gaiety Theatre Douglas will perform at The Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 28th November 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-09-14 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/The-kings-of-six-strings.5636300.jp 2009-09-10 Article about Planes Over Paris http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Planes-Over-Paris-fly-back.5616301.jp 2009-09-05 See Liz Corlett's article here ... http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=18841 2009-09-04 http://isle-news.com/archives/2009/01/isle-of-man-and-manx-grand-prix-guitarfest-2009/1858/ 2009-09-04 John Gregory's article http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Worldclass-performers-in-GuitarFest-showcase.5614509.jp and reminder re Masterclasses http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Guitar-masterclass-tickets-now-available.5597862.jp Gig Guide http://www.iomtoday.co.im/whats-on/Gig-Guide.2712984.jp 2009-09-04 Read Liz Corlett's article http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=18810&area=2 2009-09-03 See http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Guitar-masterclass-tickets-now-available.5597862.jp 2009-09-01 Final line-up for the Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage on http://www.iomguitarfest.com/freestage.php More than 45 local musicians playing guitars and / or singing (or both!) for the Manx public - free of charge in the Villa Arcade ... Friday 4th September 12 noon to 6pm Saturday 5th September 10am to 6pm Sunday 6th September 12 noon to 6pm 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS34 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS33 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS32 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS31 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS30 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: FS29 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-22 With apologies for the delay, workshop tickets are now on sale. Go to http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp 2009-08-22 Read Rod's interview with John Gregory. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Slide-guitarist-set-for-his.5574630.jp There is an audio interview too. Cheers, Jonno 2009-08-21 John Gregory's Article, IOM Examiner, 18/08/2009 ... http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Watch-guitar-virtuoso-Gary-Ryan.5560565.jp 2009-08-16 Read an article by John Gregory in IOM Newspapers and listen to John's interview with Pierre Bensusan. Thank you. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Don39t-miss-chance-to-see.5550537.jp 2009-08-09 Angelo has a new myspace site His old sites are all dead, so please go and visit him at http://www.myspace.com/theangelopalladinoband and become his friend - also, its a great way to check out his work! Angelo's headlining at Peel Centenary Centre on September 3rd ... first night of IOM & MGP GuitarFest Jonno 2009-08-07 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Tester will perform at The Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 07th August 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-08-06 Patsy Matheson, accompanied by Clive Gregson with local support from Barry Nelson Following the release of her first solo album in eleven years, A Little Piece of England, singer-songwriter Patsy Matheson is embarking on a series of British dates, accompanied by respected fellow tunesmith Clive Gregson, and the pair will make Peel's Centenary Centre their first port of call. The show, on Saturday 3rd October, will be Patsy's first gig in the Sunset City and Clive's first visit to the Island since 1996. Patsy is best known as a founder member of the award-winning acoustic quartet, Waking the Witch. Critics and fans alike were surprised when Waking the Witch announced they were calling it a day after five successful years on the road. Yorkshire-based Patsy, Jools Parker, Rachel Goodwin and Becky Mills, whose enviable song writing skills and harmonies had seen them likened to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, had decided it was time to pursue other avenues. Patsy, who plays trademark mandolin as well as guitars, was a successful solo artist for some time before forming Waking the Witch. She released two albums, performed solo at Glastonbury and supported top artists including Al Stewart, Christy Moore, Gordon Giltrap, Dick Gaughan, Glenn Tilbrook, The Saw Doctors and the late great John Martyn. Clive is probably best known for his successful work with Manx vocalist Christine Collister and as the leader of cult band Any Trouble. He has also toured and recorded with Richard Thompson, Nanci Griffith, Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine, and been voted one of the ‘1,000 Great Guitarists’ by Guitar Magazine. Clive, who is also appearing in the Autumn throughout the UK as special guest of Jools Holland, will be accompanying Patsy on acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and accordion. Now re-affirming her strength as a genre-hopping solo artist, Patsy, who penned some of Waking the Witch’s best loved numbers, continues to write diverse and original songs; on tour, she will be plying a mixture of new and vintage material. The night's support will come from local artist Barry Nelson. Barry, one of the finest guitarists and singer-songwriters on the Island, has been playing gigs around the Isle of Man and in the UK for more than twenty years as a member of numerous bands. Val Nelson will accompany him on bass and vocals in what is also a Centenary debut. The show will start at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) on Saturday 3rd October. Tickets are £10 and available in advance from Celtic Gold in Peel, Peter Norris Music in Douglas, Shakti Man and Ramsey Music Supplies in Ramsey, or www.etickets.im http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Patsy-Matheson-Centenary-Centre-gig.5488518.jp http://www.manx.net/default.asp?id=18&articleid=8966 http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=18128 http://www.patsymatheson.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/patsmatheson http://www.reverbnation.com/barrynelson 2009-08-06 PIGS ON THE WING Reuniting for their first gig since TT 2006, Pigs on the Wing, the legendary Manx Pink Floyd tribute ensemble that first played on the Isle of Man in 1997, is playing in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina, Douglas on Saturday October 10th, 2009. (Doors open 19.00 show 20.00). The gig is a “benefit” for TT sidecar racers Nicky Crowe and Mark Cox who were injured in an incident at Ballacob on Wednesday 12th June. Pigs on the Wing are Pete Williamson (vocals, guitars), James Craig (guitars), Roger Leece (drums/percussion), Dick Raine (bass), Brian Foley (saxophone). Ian “Catty” Corlett (keyboards) will be returning from London to play at the benefit, which will also feature Shaz Cleator on vocals. Andy James will be managing the event, Iain Rive is also returning to the Island to run the sound for the gig and Justin McMullin of ELS will be providing the lighting. Support will be provided by local atmospheric “indie” band Planes Over Paris – featuring the talents of Paul Salisbury (guitar and vocals), Ben O'Hare (drums), Steph Gomaa (keyboards and vocals) and Martyn Cain (bass). Planes are also supporting the Kaiser Chiefs at the Villa in August. Thanks to generous support from Earystone Quarry, Outdoor Power & Plant, MANN Construction, Tels Skips and Shaun and Sally Craig, a significant part of the venue hire for the event has been paid. All the musicians, the crew, lighting company, the promoter and graphic designer are giving their time free of charge to make this an entirely not for profit event and are hopeful that a significant sum will be raised. This will allow the vast majority of the funds raised from ticket sales to go to Nicky and Mark and their families. Tickets are £10 each and will go on sale on Saturday 1st August 2009 at 9.30am from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal. http://www.manx.net/default.asp?id=18&articleid=8991 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=8118 http://www.gov.im/villagaiety/eventinfo.aspx?eventID=1120 http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=18241 http://isle-news.com/archives/2009/01/pink-floyd-tribute-band-pigs-on-the-wing-reunite-on-the-isle-of-man/1530/ 2009-08-06 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Pigs On The Wing with Planes Over Paris will perform at Royal Hall, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 10th October 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-07-28 Earlybird ticket prices are still available until 31 July 2009. Have to hurry you! GuitarFest 2009 features internationally acclaimed guitarists Gordon Giltrap, Pierre Bensusan, Gary Ryan, Rod Clements and Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew. Visiting support acts for the weekend are Michael Berk, Pete Smith and Roger Inniss and Amrit Sond. GuitarFest Concerts are as follows: Thursday September 3, 2009 Blues/Rock night featuring Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew and local support from Walter Ego. More on www.myspace.com/angelopalladinoband - www.myspace.com/walteregomusic. Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £10. Friday September 4, 2009 Modern Classical Guitar Recital by Gary Ryan, with support act Pete Smith and Roger Inniss (Jazz/Folk/Roots). More on www.garyryan.co.uk - www.petesmithguitarist.com - www.rogerinniss.com. Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £14. Saturday September 5, 2009 A night of World, Folk and Contemporary acoustic guitar music from GuitarFest co-headliners Pierre Bensusan (Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best World Musician” 2008) and Gordon Giltrap (playing separately) with support from Michael Berk – solo instrumentalist. More on www.myspace.com/pierrebensusan - www.myspace.com/gordongiltrap - www.myspace.com/michaelberkacoustic. Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £18. Sunday September 6, 2009 A night of acoustic and slide guitar from Rod Clements with support from world music guitarist Amrit Sond. More on www.myspace.com/rodclements - www.myspace.com/amritsondguitarist. Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £13. Weekend Masterclasses (Saturday & Sunday) are presented in association with Peter Norris Music and all will be held at the shop in Finch Road Douglas. Saturday Masterclasses 10.30am to 12 noon - Pierre Bensusan (DADGAD/Alternative Tunings Masterclass); 1pm to 2.30pm – Gary Ryan (Classical Workshop); and 3pm to 4.30pm – Rod Clements (Slide Masterclass). Sunday Masterclasses 1pm-2.30pm Roger Inniss (Bass Guitar workshop); and 3pm-4.30pm – Gordon Giltrap (Composition). The final timings and schedule will be confirmed and tickets will go on sale shortly through www.etickets.im. Masterclasses are priced at £5 per class for adults, £3 for young people. There will also be a masterclass “pass” available giving admission to all 5 masterclasses for £12.50 (£7.50 young people) Tickets for masterclasses will be on a “first-come first-served” as only a limited number are available. An innovation at GuitarFest 2009 is the Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage is an innovation at GuitarFest 2009. Thanks to the generous support of Manx Telecom, the Acoustic Stage will be a forum for local acoustic guitarists (comprising all styles of guitar playing) and for visiting support acts to entertain the Manx public free of charge. This will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the newly opened arcade at the Villa Marina Entertainment Complex (the “Villa Arcade”). Tickets are available now from the Welcome Centre or the Villa Marina & Gaiety box offices prices and full details of concessions are available on this link http://www.iomguitarfest.com/tickets.php http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=71 http://www.manx.net/default.asp?id=18&articleid=8973 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Snap-up-your-tickets-now.5403737.jp 2009-07-28 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Patsy Matheson accompanied by Clive Gregson with support from Barry Nelson will perform at The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man on Saturday 03rd October 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=70 2009-06-30 http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=71 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS23 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS28 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS27 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS26 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS25 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS24 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS22 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS21 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS20 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS19 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS18 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS17 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS16 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS15 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS14 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS13 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS12 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS11 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS10 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: FS9 will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: TBA will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Michael Berk solo instrumentalist will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-30 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Pete Smith & Roger Inniss will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-29 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Amrit Sond will perform at The Villa Arcade, Villa Marina Complex, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-28 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Kit Holmes - "In Concert". With local support Truman Falls will perform at The Villa Arcade, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 01st August 2009. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Kit-Holmes-and-Truman-Falls.5467906.jp Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-28 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Kit Holmes - "In Concert". With local support Truman Falls will perform at The Villa Arcade, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday 01st August 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-06-26 Tickets are now on sale for the IOM & MGP GuitarFest 2009. GuitarFest 2009 features internationally acclaimed guitarists Gordon Giltrap, Pierre Bensusan, Gary Ryan, Rod Clements and Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew. Visiting support acts for the weekend are Michael Berk, Pete Smith and Roger Inniss and Amrit Sond. Thursday September 3, 2009 Blues/Rock night featuring Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew and local support from Walter Ego. More on http://www.myspace.com/angelopalladinoband - http://www.myspace.com/walteregomusic. Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £10. Friday September 4, 2009 Modern Classical Guitar Recital by Gary Ryan, with support act Pete Smith and Roger Inniss (Jazz/Folk/Roots). More on http://www.garyryan.co.uk - http://www.petesmithguitarist.com - http://www.rogerinniss.com. Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £14. Saturday September 5, 2009 A night of World, Folk and Contemporary acoustic guitar music from GuitarFest co-headliners Pierre Bensusan (Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best World Musician” 2008) and Gordon Giltrap (playing separately) with support from Michael Berk – solo instrumentalist. More on http://www.myspace.com/pierrebensusan - http://www.myspace.com/gordongiltrap - http://www.myspace.com/michaelberkacoustic. Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £18. Sunday September 6, 2009 A night of acoustic and slide guitar from Rod Clements with support from world music guitarist Amrit Sond. More on http://www.myspace.com/rodclements - http://www.myspace.com/amritsondguitarist. Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £13. Concessions are available for students (including children), forces/reserves, senior citizens, CFCs (cared for & carers). Motorcycle club members (Manx MCC, Vintage MCC, etc.), MGP and TT marshals, MGP riders and teams (on presentation of valid ID at the Welcome Centre or box office) will all qualify for concessionary prices. There is also a “12 for 10” (12 tickets for the price of 10) group booking deal available (for each individual concert). Tickets are available online from http://www.villagaiety.com for the Gaiety Theatre concerts only. Concession, Festival, Family and Centenary Centre tickets are only available by calling the ticket hotline on 01624 694555 or in person at the Welcome Centre, Sea Terminal Building, Douglas or the Villa Marina & Gaiety Box offices. IOM & MGP GuitarFest is brought to you by JonnoPromotions with support from the IOM Arts Council and Visit Isle of Man and in association with Manx Radio & MR+ 2009-06-26 The Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage is an innovation at GuitarFest 2009. Thanks to the generous support of Manx Telecom, the Acoustic Stage will be a forum for local acoustic guitarists (comprising all styles of guitar playing) and visiting support acts to entertain the Manx public free of charge in the newly opened Villa Marina Arcade – further details are below The Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage will take place in the Villa Arcade on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons of GuitarFest. There will be 30 minute slots available for local acoustic/electro acoustic guitar players (25 minute set, 5 minute turnaround). It is expected that Friday afternoon’s slots will be filled by young guitarists recommended by local music teachers. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon will be a combination of local guitarists/guitar acts selected by JonnoPromotions and recommendations. This is also an opportunity for local guitar players to put themselves forward for consideration. Approximate schedule is below (timings may be subject to change). Friday from 12 noon to 5pm slots for up to 10 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Amrit Sond. Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm slots for up to 10 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Pete Smith & Roger Inniss. Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm slots for up to 8 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Michael Berk. Contact Jonno on acousticstage@manx.net if you are interested in performing on the Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage at GuitarFest 2009!!! 2009-06-25 John Gregory's article in today's Manx Independent. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Top-guitar-player-Jerry-to.5403435.jp Check out Jerry ... either on Saturday night at the Gaiety Theatre as part of The Gathering Legends of Folk Rock or Sunday lunchtime at the workshop ... or, ideally, both ... :-) 2009-06-20 Jerry Donahue at Peter Norris Music, Finch Road, Douglas - Sunday 28th June at 12 noon. Jerry is a world famous country/folk/rock player who is a member of the Hellecaster trio and is known as the King of Single and Double String Bending (he's also a really nice guy!). He will be playing his Peavey Omniac JD signature series Electric Guitar, demsonstrating his string techniques and talking about his gigging life on both sides of the Atlantic. As this event is being supported by Peavey and by Peter Norris Music there is no admission charge So come along a week on Sunday for a great time with a truly great Guitarist! BIOGRAPHY From his early days in such bands as Fotheringay and Fairport Convention, to notable performances and/or recordings with Gerry Rafferty, Robert Plant, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Hallyday, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Chris Rea, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Hank Marvin, Roy Orbison, Nancy Griffith, The Yardbirds, and The Hellecasters, Jerry epitomizes the consummate guitarists' guitarist. The son of the late 1940s/50s Big Band leader Sam Donahue and TV and film actress, Patricia Donahue, brother of the late Marc Donahue, and father of singer/ songwriter Kristina Donahue, Jerry has combined the Celtic folk music of his adopted home in the UK with his American rock, blues and country roots to arrive at his own, unique, unmistakable style. 2009-06-20 Matt Pegg is the son of Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull bass guitar player Dave Pegg. He is an experienced bass player and has been known to stand in for his father on Jethro Tull tours. He has recorded with Francis Dunnery, Ian Brown and Chris Difford. He appeared on Dunnery's "Man" album in 2001, and toured with him on his Hometown tour. Since 1993, Matt has been a member of the group Procol Harum; touring with them regularly and appearing on their "The Well's on Fire" album and "Live at the Union Chapel" DVD. Sadly, Rick Kemp of Steeleye Span is not able to perform with The Gathering on this occasion due to illness. However, Matt is a top-class bassist and has played with The Gathering on numerous occasions. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Big-names-in-folk-rock.5379456.jp 2009-06-06 URGENT PRESS RELEASE STARTS JonnoPromotions is pleased to announce a special 20% discount to all TT & MGP Marshals, Riders & Team Members who wish to attend any of the following Steve Gibbons’ gigs – on a first-come, first-served basis ... full price ticket are £15 ... special price of £12 which is a 20% discount to face value. If you haven’t yet bought your ticket – turn up on the door show your Marshals ID card or Racing Team or Riders’ Pit Pass and you’ll get the discount! If you have already bought your ticket ... bring it with you, show your Marshals/Team/Riders ID and Jonno will refund the difference. PLEASE NOTE, DISCOUNT ONLY AVAILABLE FROM JONNOPROMOTIONS ON THE DOOR. This applies to the following gigs: The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel – TONIGHT – doors 7.00pm – show 8pm approx ... FULLY SEATED GIG (should be finished in time for last bus to Douglas); Paramount City, Douglas – Sunday night – doors 8pm – show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) [originally scheduled at South Douglas Old Friends] – limited seating; Falcon’s Nest Hotel, Port Erin – Monday night – doors 7pm - show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) – limited seating; The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel – Wednesday night – doors 7.00pm – show 8pm approx ... FULLY SEATED GIG (should be finished in time for last bus to Douglas); and Freemasons’ Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas – Thursday night – doors 7pm - show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) [originally scheduled at South Douglas Old Friends] – limited seating Brought to you in association with Manx Radio TT ... Hard copy tickets for Douglas gigs from Peter Norris Music, for Peel from Celtic Gold, for Port Erin from the Falcon’s Nest reception. E-Tickets still available from http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp ENDS 2009-06-05 Thursday 11th June Event being held at Freemasons' Hall Douglas and not - as advertised - at South Douglas Old Friends Club. Apologies for any inconvenience ... 2009-06-04 PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE On Tuesday afternoon, JonnoPromotions received information that the licence applications by the South Douglas Old Friends Association relating to the long anticipated Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 events scheduled to take place on Thursday 4th, Sunday 7th and Thursday 11th June, had been rejected by the latest licensing hearing. After discussions with the Douglas Police Alcohol Unit and the management of the Old Friends, it was decided that a “dry” venue was the only option and it was agreed that this would not be appropriate for these events. So with grateful thanks to the Sefton Group, and Steve Harding, the manager, the two concerts scheduled for Thursday 4th and Sunday 7th of June have been relocated to Paramount City, located at the far end of Queens Promenade. Paramount’s management is sensitive to the audience for this event and have kindly agreed to make some extra seating available in the venue. They will be selling bitter and stout (in bottles and cans) in addition to their normal range of draft and bottled lagers, spirits and soft drinks. Doors will open at 8pm and the gig will start at 9pm. Last orders will be at 00.30 and the venue will close at 01.00. All tickets for the Old Friends gigs will be honoured on the door at Paramount. Refunds will be available if required. Jonathan “Jonno” Gollow of JonnoPromotions, who is promoting this event in association with Sure Radio TT, regrets any inconvenience caused to SGB fans and hopes all ticketholders will come down to the newly refurbished and redecorated Paramount City and enjoy the event. “The situation was completely outside my control as this was caused by a technical issue relating to the licence at the Old Friends Club” he noted “but, thanks to Steve Harding at Paramount City, all is not lost and all of us Steve Gibbons fans can enjoy an excellent gig, albeit at a slightly different venue than the one we were planning!” At present a venue has not been finalised for the gig on Thursday 11th June but it is expected that another venue in Douglas will host the final concert of Steve’s mammoth Up Close and Personal TT Tour 2009. 2009-06-02 Christine Collister, the highly respected singer, plays an intimate opening night of a UK tour at the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin on Sunday 14th June with support from Rob Cross. This will be a very special show and is being recorded by Stereoscout Records. Tickets ONLY from EAC 835858 Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm, Bar facilities available. For more info go to http://www.triskelpromo.com and http://www.christinecollister.com 2009-05-29 On sale on-line from those lovely people at eTickets.im ... http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp Also hard copy available from Peter Norris Music for Douglas gigs Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception for Port Erin gigs and Celtic Gold in Peel for the Peel gigs See you all there!!! A JonnoPromotions event brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT! 2009-05-23 Due to illness, we're sad to report that Rick Kemp will not be performing with The Gathering when they visit the Isle of Man on June 27 (at the Gaiety Theatre). However, Matt Pegg (son of Dave Pegg - Fairport, Jethro Tull & Dylan Project etc.) will be coming to play bass with The Gathering! Matt plays with Procol Harum & also occasionally with Tull ... http://www.myspace.com/mattpeggonthebass 2009-05-19 Saturday 27th June, 2009 - Gaiety Theatre - tickets are on sale now from http://www.villagaiety.com, the hotline on 01624 694555 and in person from the Welcome Centre - the "early bird" ticket deal is still available until the end of May. (£20 and concessions £16). 2009-05-14 On sale on-line from those lovely people at eTickets.im ... http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp Also hard copy available from Peter Norris Music for Douglas gigs Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception for Port Erin gigs and Celtic Gold in Peel for the Peel gigs See you all there!!! A JonnoPromotions event brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT! 2009-05-14 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 will perform at The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man on Wednesday 10th June 2009. Check out the events page for more information Brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT 2009-05-14 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 will perform at The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man on Saturday 06th June 2009. Check out the events page for more information Brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT 2009-05-09 Steve Gibbons returns to the Isle of Man for his first TT tour since 2005 with the full Band comprising Phil Bond on Keyboards, John Caswell on Bass, Howard Gregory on Guitar and Howard Smith on Drums. This is the “SGB” that played at the Peel Bay Festival in 2007. Steve and the Band are playing a series of intimate gigs in smaller venues around the Island. Tickets for all gigs are priced at £15-00 (and seating is available at all venues). The Steve Gibbons Band – making your TT “complete” ... up close and personal! Thursday June 4, Sunday June 7 and Thursday June 11 at The South Douglas Old Friends Association in Douglas (doors 7pm, show starts 9pm); Friday June 5 and Monday June 8 at the Trustrums Suite at the Falcon’s Nest Hotel in Port Erin - (doors 7pm, show starts 9pm); and Saturday June 6 and Wednesday June 10 at the Centenary Centre in Peel (doors 7.30pm, show starts 8pm). Tickets are on sale for Douglas gigs at Peter Norris Music, for Port Erin gigs from the Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception and will shortly be on sale from Celtic Gold for the Peel gigs. Apologies for the slight delay in availability of online sales. We will send another news alert when online sales are available. Brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT 2009-05-05 What a fantastic weekend ... all different flavours of the Blues in Laxey! http://www.bigwheelblues.com Read Liz Corlett's article here ... http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=16548 2009-04-26 www.bigwheelblues.com Come on down to the Big Wheel Blues Festival at the Laxey Pavilion, Laxey Glen Gardens. Next Saturday and Sunday. Local bands and family fun from 1pm - 5pm (Free of Charge). Tickets at £16.50 per evening are still available for the main event from www.bigwheelblues.com and from Peter Norris Music, Ramsey Music Supplies & Shakti Man Ramsey. More details on an earlier news posting! 2009-04-22 As part of the Yn Chruinnaght Festival, a fantastic guitarist, Mike Galvin, will be playing with the Nuala Kennedy Band on the Isle of Man. Mike is an extremely innovative musician and while on the Island he will be giving a workshop on Saturday 18 July. Full details to follow ... watch this space! 2009-04-10 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Rod Clements with support from Amrit Sond will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-04-10 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Pierre Bensusan, Gordon Giltrap & Michael Berk will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-04-09 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Gary Ryan with support from Pete Smith & Roger Inniss will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-04-09 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew plus Walter Ego (IOM & MGP GuitarFest 2009) will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Thursday 03rd September 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-03-31 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: The Gathering - Legends of Folk Rock will be playing at Gaiety Theatre, Douglas on Saturday 27th June 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-03-24 Jonno interviewed by John Gregory for Isle of Man Newspapers (Manx Independent). Read article here – lots of good stuff happening over the summer ... please forward this link to anyone you know who enjoys live music! http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Top-musicians-head-to-the.5042741.jp 2009-03-23 Read and/or listen to John Gregory's interview with Rev Hammer on this link http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Rev-Hammer39s-solo-show.5088978.jp Tickets still available for the gig (on Sunday 29th March) from Peter Norris Music, Shakti Man & Ramsey Music Supplies and Celtic Gold in Peel. More on http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Singersongwriter-Rev-Hammer-to-give.4997143.jp 2009-03-23 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford will be playing at The Villa Marina, Douglas on Sunday 03rd August 2008. Check out the events page for more information 2009-03-19 Saturday April 11 7.30 for 8pm start. After releasing her debut album, 'Out of the Dark', in November 2007, Grainne has been receiving some of the best praise an artist could ever ask for. In England the buzz has certainly started with Classic Rock commenting 'In a world of chick rockers, Duffy is the real deal. Label bosses get your cheque books out sharpish'. While Guitarist devoted a whole front page to the artist saying her debut album boosts 'bluesy Americana from Ireland with genuine worldwide potential', adding what they love most about her is that she has a 'husky voice and plays a mean blues guitar'. Guitar Techniques continued this well deserved praise commenting 'she plays with both style and feel' and is a 'thoughtful and melodic guitarist', 'her playing is bursting with personality'. Aside her guitar playing it seems Grainne's voice and songwriting have been drawing in fans far and wide. Recently Grainne was approached by the BBC to offer her original take on the Oletta Adams cover 'Get Here if you Can' which is currently featured in their advertisment on BBC1 and BBC2 promoting programming on Monday nights on BBC. The track was recorded in none other than The Beatles producer George Martin's renowned Air Studios in London, featuring the talents of former Eric Clapton drummer Ian Thomas, ex Van Morrison and Madonna bassist Steve Pearce, James Hollowell, currently working with David Gray, on Hammond and Piano and Richard Ashcroft's sideman Adam Philips on guitar. Following on from such Grainne appeared at Glastonbury 2008 with her band on the acoustic stage alongside Joan Baez, Suzanne Vega, Sinead O Conor, Seasick Steve, Glen Hansard and The Blockheads. This year she has performed as opening act to Robben Ford and The Yardbirds. http://www.myspace.com/grainneduffy Tickets £10 from http://www.bigwheelblues.com 2009-03-15 Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced: Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford - Half Seas Over will be playing at Centenary Centre, Peel on Monday 16th March 2009. Check out the events page for more information 2009-03-15 Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3 – Bushy’s Big Wheel Blues Festival at the Riverside Pavilion, Laxey Glen Gardens Thanks to the continuing generosity of main stage sponsors, Cains Advocates, on Saturday May 2 the headline act will be Jerimiah Marques and the Blue Aces and on Sunday May 3 the headliner will be the Kyla Brox Band featuring Victor Brox. Saturday’s opening act is Rodney Branigan followed by the Rogue Dolls and Sunday’s opener is Miller Anderson followed by the Eddie Martin Trio. Full details of these excellent bands can now be found on the Artists page. Tickets are £16.50 for the evening gigs and are available from usual outlets and online at http://www.bigwheelblues.com (coach tickets available for the journey home!) 2009-02-14 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Rev Hammer is taking place on 29th March 2009 at South Douglas Old Friends Club, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information 2009-02-05 JonnoPromotions.com now has an RSS feed. Sign up now by clicking the button at the top of the column on the right of the screen to receive up to date news on all JonnoPromotions events and other Isle of Man events that we may recommend! 2009-01-31 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: The Acoustic Troubadors is taking place on 01st February 2009 at The Villa Marina, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information 2009-01-31 Next event from JonnoPromotions announced: Young Musicians' Workshop is taking place on 01st February 2009 at Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information 2009-01-25 If you have visited JonnoPromotions.com before, you will notice that we have made a few changes to our site ... the biggest change, however, will only be noticeable while you browse the site as all event, artist and venue information has now been transferred into a database to make access to information much quicker.