Cityscape Presents included Ist last time so I thought I’d tell you all about their involvement with the One Show’s Christmas single!
Kenton from Ist has co-written the song with Chris Difford from Squeeze an
d a couple of other folk. For the full story, have a look at Kenton’s blog here:
http://kentonist.blogspot.com/2008/11/countdown-to-lets-not-fight-this.html
It just goes to show the quality of songwriting we put on!
Listen to the radio session Moore Marriott recorded on WFM today! Ian plays acoustic versions of Colours of the Sun and new track Armbands. Enjoy!
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Below is the press release text for Cityscape Presents . . . Moore Marriott on 12th December. If you want a pdf of the press release click here:
cityscapepresentsmooremarriottpressrelease.pdf
Eclectic North West musical showcase night Cityscape Presents returns to Bolton’s Octagon Theatre on Friday 12 December to unwrap some pre-Christmas treats.
The night, hosted by Cityscape Records offers the chance to see up-and-coming acts in the laidback environment of the theatre’s Bill Naughton Studio.
Headliners are Moore Marriott who will be showcasing their perfect pop including tracks from forthcoming EP The Catcher which will be released on Cityscape early next year.
They boast soulful songs with infectious arrangements – Elliot Smith, Neil Finn and Badly Drawn Boy are cited among their influences – and will be playing as a five-piece featuring banjo, guitars, flugelhorn, cello and double bass.
Next up are the intriguing Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin whose songs of vagrancy and restlessness havebeen described variously as reminiscent of a Coen Brothers film and as “Simon and Garfunkel – the Tim Burton version.” If it’s musical rather than cinematic references you’re after, think folk noir, Tom Waits, John Martyn, Boo Hewerdine…and go on, you can have an author – Jack Kerouac – as well.
Opening up proceedings will be brother and sister duo Liam Carter and Lauren Carter-Bridges who peform as Get Carter. The Bolton born-and-bred siblings’ talents developed when they were thousands of miles apart, Lauren in England writing songs while Liam was on the other side of the world in Queensland, Australia. They credit a 24-hour flight, many arguments and magic ‘Mozart’ voice-saving liqueur with the alchemy that resulted in their infectious lo-fi pop.
Comedian Lou Conran, a feature on what she calls the “Manchesterford” comedy scene since 2005, will be compere for the evening.
Brad B Wood, founder of Cityscape Records, said: “Once again we’re delighted to have some talented and varied acts grace the stage.
“Moore Marriott are a great band who I love so much I signed them! Seeing them live is always great so I’m looking forward to the night very much.
“I first met Kirsty when my band Merchandise supported her friends’ band Truckstop Honeymoon in Bolton. They’d recorded her music in Kansas and, with Mat Martin, she’ll be a real treat!
“Get Carter first came to my attention when Kat Dibbits of The Bolton News sent me an early demo. I heard the potential straight away and knew I had to get them on.”
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £9 for adults (£7 concessions), are available from the Octagon box office. Call 01204 520661 or buy online at www.octagonbolton.co.uk
For more information about the acts, and a taste of their songs, visit their My Space sites at, respectively
www.myspace.com/kirstymcgeeandmatmartin
Future Cityscape Presents nights will take place on 7th February, 14th March, 18th April, 9th May
and 20th June.
FOR MORE INFORMATION email brad@cityscaperecords.co.uk
Last week Merchandise went down to WFM for another radio session and a corker it was too. And with a story! To read all about it and to hear the whole radio show, click the pic!
Here’s a small gallery of the Moore Marriott lads latest pics – click on them to get a large full quality version . . .
On Friday 12th December, Moore Marriott will be headlining our Cityscape Presents night at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton.
Supporting them will be Hobopop’s finest, Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin and also the brother and sister duo Get Carter.
It should be another wonderful night with the whole thing being kept together by compere Lou Conran.
Tickets are available from the Octagon Box Office on 01204 520661
The whole WFM interview with Merchandise has been put up on the Merchandise site. Have a listen, click here.
Moore Marriott are playing Green Bohemia’ at The Green Room, Whitworth Street , Manchester on Saturday 8th November.
Green Bohemia showcases the cream of emerging songsmiths in the intimate surroundings of the mezzanine at The Green Room.
FREE Entry. The night starts at 8.15pm, Moore Marriott on stage at 9.45pm
Also on the bill are John Elliott, Sloganeer, Dr Butlers Hatstand Medicine Band & Frazer King.
See also www.myspace.com/sapromotions & www.myspace.com/greenroomarts.
Thanks to Alan Calvert who wrote this review of the last Cityscape Presents in the Bolton News.
As always, the new Merchandise updates are going up on the Merchandise site including new pics, gig dates etc. Click the picture to go to the site . . .
Paul has been recording new Knight Music material and has posted “Eyes Closed to the World” on Knight Music’s myspace page. Click here to listen to this beautiful new song.
Cityscape Presents 11th October – Press Release
Three will be the magic number on Saturday 11 October as Bolton-based Cityscape Records hosts three acts for its third showcase of emerging musical talent. The first two Cityscape Presents events at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre provided some captivating performances enjoyed by full houses in the venue’s intimate Bill Naughton Studio Theatre.
Number three, headlined by Cityscape band Merchandise with Ist and Dan Melrose completing the bill, promises to be every bit as much of a treat. Comedian Dale Meakin, a familiar face on the Manchester comedy circuit, is compere for the evening.
Merchandise return to the Octagon fresh from performances at the Sugarhill festival in Wiltshire and Manchester’s Night and Day. A new full band line-up, welcoming new members John A Stewart on bass and Matt Maher on drums, gives added oomph to their acoustic sound.
They will be previewing songs from forthcoming album For The Masses, including feelgood favourite Sometimes and soon-to-be-released single Enemy. Both can be heard on their MySpace site and are available from Itunes, HMV and other outlets.
Leicester band Ist, who cite influences ranging from Cole Porter to the Pixies, will be playing tunes from their new album Toothpick Bridge which features former members of the Beautiful South and Chris Difford’s solo band. Readers of Mojo magazine voted singer Kenton Hall as one of their 20 top ‘songwriters of substance’ in 2006.
Opening the evening is Manchester folkster Dan Melrose, a talented acoustic guitarist whose live band features an array of instruments including double bass, cello, harmonica and violin.
Brad B Wood, Cityscape founder and member of Merchandise, said: “The feeback from our first two events has been excellent and I’m really looking forward to introducing Dan and Ist to the Octagon audience.
“I saw Dan at a Manchester folk night and knew straight away I had to get him on. He’s got a hell of a way with an acoustic guitar and I’m sure anyone who comes along will see why I was so impressed.
“I first met Ist years ago when my former band Mazeppa were playing on the same bill as them at the Cavern Club. We’ve been friends since and I’m a big fan of their music. Their latest album is their best yet.
“As for Merchandise, we’re really happy with the development of our live sound and looking forward to sharing it.”
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £9 for adults (£7 concessions), are available from the Octagon box office. Call 01204 520661 or buy online at www.octagonbolton.co.uk
For more information about the acts, and a taste of their songs, visit their My Space sites at, respectively www.myspace.com/merchandisetheband, www.myspace.com/ist and www.myspace.com/danmelrose
Future Cityscape Presents nights will take place on 12 December, 7th February, 14th March, 18th April, 9th May and 20th June.
Three will be the magic number on Saturday 11 October as Bolton-based Cityscape Records hosts three acts for its third showcase of emerging musical talent. The first two Cityscape Presents events at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre provided some captivating performances enjoyed by full houses in the venue’s intimate Bill Naughton Studio Theatre.
Number three, headlined by Cityscape band Merchandise with Ist and Dan Melrose completing the bill, promises to be every bit as much of a treat. Comedian Dale Meakin, a familiar face on the Manchester comedy circuit, is compere for the evening.
Merchandise return to the Octagon fresh from performances at the Sugarhill festival in Wiltshire and Manchester’s Night and Day. A new full band line-up, welcoming new members John A Stewart on bass and Matt Maher on drums, gives added oomph to their acoustic sound.
They will be previewing songs from forthcoming album For The Masses, including feelgood favourite Sometimes and soon-to-be-released single Enemy. Both can be heard on their MySpace site and are available from Itunes, HMV and other outlets.
Leicester band Ist, who cite influences ranging from Cole Porter to the Pixies, will be playing tunes from their new album Toothpick Bridge which features former members of the Beautiful South and Chris Difford’s solo band. Readers of Mojo magazine voted singer Kenton Hall as one of their 20 top ‘songwriters of substance’ in 2006.
Opening the evening is Manchester folkster Dan Melrose, a talented acoustic guitarist whose live band features an array of instruments including double bass, cello, harmonica and violin.
Brad B Wood, Cityscape founder and member of Merchandise, said: “The feeback from our first two events has been excellent and I’m really looking forward to introducing Dan and Ist to the Octagon audience.
“I saw Dan at a Manchester folk night and knew straight away I had to get him on. He’s got a hell of a way with an acoustic guitar and I’m sure anyone who comes along will see why I was so impressed.
“I first met Ist years ago when my former band Mazeppa were playing on the same bill as them at the Cavern Club. We’ve been friends since and I’m a big fan of their music. Their latest album is their best yet.
“As for Merchandise, we’re really happy with the development of our live sound and looking forward to sharing it.”
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £9 for adults (£7 concessions), are available from the Octagon box office. Call 01204 520661 or buy online at www.octagonbolton.co.uk
For more information about the acts, and a taste of their songs, visit their My Space sites at, respectively www.myspace.com/merchandisetheband, www.myspace.com/ist and www.myspace.com/danmelrose
Future Cityscape Presents nights will take place on 12 December, 7th February, 14th March, 18th April, 9th May and 20th June.
Last night saw Cityscape involved in judging the battle of the bands at Thornleigh School, the winners of which would join Merchandise and Andrea Glass and Chris Evans (openers at the first Cityscape Presents night in May) and others at the Bolton Showcase in Leverhulme Park on 26th July.
1st Place went to the excellent OCD who will also play the Manchester Youth Games
2nd – A War Against Sound
3rd – Insectorcide
It was a great night – well done to all involved!
Musicians and bands from schools across Bolton will fight for the title of Showcase Showdown champions 2008 at Thornleigh Salesian College on July 10.
‘Bolton’s hottest young bands will battle it out at the live final to decide who will win the honour of opening this year’s Bolton Music Showcase on July 26.
The winning bands will also have the opportunity to play at the Youth Manchester Games in July.
With a panel of industry experts at the judges’ table including representatives from Cityscape Records, Tower FM and The Bolton News, competition is sure to be tough – which band will emerge victorious?
DJs, a steel band and an a capella rock choir will add to the fun, and local rock gods and former Thornleigh pupils Aldehyde will perform while the judges make their decision.
This is a ticketed event – unfortunately there will be no entry without a ticket. Tickets are available free from Booths Music, on Churchgate, Bolton Albert Halls, the Dog and Partridge and DOA Studios. Visit the website www.boltonmusicshowcase.org for more details.’
Merchandise have been picked to play at the Bolton Showcase at Leverhulme Park. The gig will take place on Saturday 26th July and will also feature Andrea Glass and The Last Waltz, The Minions, Pancho Ballard and The Banditos, The Broken Door, Second Hand Wings, The Planets, Hans Island, Last Chance, The Right Hands, Strangers In Paradise and Drama.
For more information visit the Bolton Showcase site – Hope to see you there!
Merchandise will be playing at the Sugar Hill festival in Wiltshire on 6th September 2008.
There’s a great website to have an explore of and to book tickets:
cityscapepresentsloungspressrelease.pdf
Event: Cityscape Presents . . .
When: Sat 21st June
Where: Octagon BNT, Bolton
Tickets: £9, £7 concs. £6 4 or +
Booking: Octagon Box Office 01204 520661
Performing: The Loungs, Merchandise, Moore Marriott
A showcase of some of the best of the North West’s up-and-coming bands returns to Bolton’s Octagon Theatre on June 21 after the success of last month’s sold-out inaugural event.
Headliners at the second Cityscape Presents evening are The Loungs, a band described by Word magazine as “the best thing to come out of St Helens since the East Lancs Road.” NME called their sound as “heart stopping trippy folk” but however you describe it there’s no denying that it oozes joie de vivre.
And with Merchandise and Moore Marriott completing the line up on the night , put on by Bolton-based Cityscape Records in the theatre‘s Bill Naughton Studio, promises to be the perfect sunny-sounding soundtrack to the summer solstice.
Merchandise’s melodic pop has regularly been described as “summery” and latest single Sometimes, out now, provides the perfect introduction. Music Week magazine described it as “a breath of fresh air.”
Opening the evening are acoustic four-piece Moore Marriott. With influences including Elliott Smith, Neil Finn, Ed Harcourt and Badly Drawn Boy ,they deliver soulful songs with infectious arrangements. Banjo, cello, melodica and trumpet are among the instruments featured.
Brad B Wood, Cityscape founder and Merchandise member, said: “Cityscape was inspired by unbridled enthusiasm for music and we’re delighted to be able to introduce acts we love to an audience we’re sure are going to love them. It’s fitting that this show is on the longest day, at the height of summer, because each of these bands is bringing their own brand of sunshine.”
The show starts at 7.30pm and is compered by Fish, another wonderful comedian from the Northwest circuit who’s regularly taken his show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Tickets are available from the Octagon Ticket Office on 01204 520661 or through the website at www.octagonbolton.co.uk.
Future Cityscape Presents nights will take place on 11 October, 12 December and 7 February 2009.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Cityscape Records on 07779 239 779
cityscaperecords.co.uk
