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 Charlotte Greig and Anthony Reynolds will perform songs from their forthcoming Freud musical at this years Laugharne weekend, in Laugharne, on the weekend of April 9/10/11.
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'Blues for Bobby Solo' EP is available as a 33rpm 3 track seven inch Vinyl via Chaffinch Records, on March 29th.
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Calling all demons
'Calling all demons', (with a cover by Pat Gil) the new collection of A.R.'s poetry (In English and Spanish) is now available as pre order.
Copies will be sent December/January and if you order now, you will recieve a signed copy. Cost is 10 euros including postage to anywhere in the world.
Please click the link below to order.
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A.R. will appear on the Cerys Matthews Lunchtime show
on BBC Radio 6 next WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11.
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Anthony and MArco take the Syd Barrett show to the UK on Saturday 14 Nov as part of Experimentica - Cardiff Chapter theatre's annual festival of Live and Time Based Arts.
Please check the venue website for further details.
www.chapter.org
BOOKS :
An expanded extract from 'the impossible dream' featured in yesterday's Sunday Express. (The 23rd).
And A.R. will be on the radio promoting the book...
Robert Elms Show 14.10
www.bbc.co.uk/london/radio/presenters/robert_elms/
BBC radio Wales with Adam Walton (Next Sunday)
And manchester radio's 'The cellar tapes' on the 29th...
New update on Walker Brothers
section, click here. |
| Anthony, featuring most of La muneca De Sal, play a unique gig on July 10 at club "Matadero", in Godella, near Valencia, Spain. |
We also have fresh copies of The ´bees´Vinyl Ep, (10 euros), Pioneer Soundtracks reduxe (double CD) (20 euros) and ´british Ballads´. (15 euros).
All autographed by the MAestro, prices include postage and packaging anywhere in the universe.
Paypal ID is: celie99us@yahoo.com
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Anthony solo show at Il Villaggio Tuttovela del Trofeo
dell'Accademia Navale e Città di Livorno 2nd of may... 22:00... |
 A´R´s debut radio show begins this Sunday on BBC Wales.
Produced by Jon Gower, the show explores various nightimes in Wales, with A.R
meeting everyone from insomniacs to Astronmers.
The first show begins at 5.30PM and you can listen on line here :
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00j5ttw
Tony and Syd
Anthony Sings the songs of Syd Barret in Livorno with Piano and strings, on May
7 at the Cambini Camera Festival - Livorno - Teatro Goldoni, La Goldonetta,
Italy.
There may also be a solo show or two surrounding this event.
Check the site and Myspace for news.
The Impossible dream – The Walker brothers story.
This long fraught Biography is currently at the printers and will be available
to buy (definitely this time) in August.
Pre-Order direct from the publishers
www.jawbonepress.com
Or from Amazon –
www.amazon.com/Impossible-Dream-Story-Walker-Brothers
A.R. and La Muneca De Sal
A forthcoming seven inch EP (on Chaffinch records) and Itunes release is
forthcoming, due this summer, Entitled ´Blues for Bobby Solo.
Tracklisting is not definite yet, but a preliminary one is
7”–
a) Be My Next Ex Girlfriend
b) Wonderful Life
c) Luto
Itunes-
a) Be my next Ex girlfriend
b) Wonderful life
c) Life´s a laugh
d) For when you were young
e) Luto Walking
f) Life´s a laugh (with Keats, Shelley Eliot) featuring Colin Wilson.
A.R. DJs at ´The London Stone´in Cannon Street London on August 22.
More details here -
http://nightporter.co.uk/pages/party_2009.html
Finally, ´Bess Dream of Flowers´is released in the U.S.A. by the Kismet label on My 31..)
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A.R's Debut Radio show is soon due for broadcast on BBC Wales
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The first programme will now go out on Sun 29th March at 1732 (the times remain unchanged), repeating on Mon 30th March at 2132.
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'A Night in the Life' - from Sunday 15th March at 1732, repeating on Mondays at 2132 (BBC weeks 11-13)
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Hear A.R. and Juan luis and Jose Juan from La Muneca de sal on this wonderful Spanish radio show. AR and fiends come in around 40 minutes. Songs performed are Fred neil's "Dolphons" and Jack's "Three o clock in the morning".
http://clubamigoscrimen.podomatic.com
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Live at the BBC (wales)
Anthony and Charlotte greig,
live on Adam Waltons BBC wales show, November 23rd.
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Anthony Reynolds
and la Muneca De Sal. Live.
Club Wha Wha. Valencia. Spain. November 7. 10pm.
This is Anthonys First Valencian show since 1998.
Exclusive four track CD "The 56th of february"
included with ticket Price.
December 12. Special Christmas Chanson Show. Clube Deluxe. Valencia.
Anthony sings with Piano.
Songs from British Ballads and the songs of Nina Simone, Roy Orbison,
Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, John Lennon, Brian Eno and Billy Mackenzie.
With Special guest, Gianluca Sorace of HollowBlue.
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Anthony will perform
'Like the sun feeds from flowers' with Charlotte Greig and her band, tonight at the Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff.
(September 7)
ALSO
‘Nerves 1’
CD Compilation now available
The first in a series of rare and sometimes previously unavailable pieces by Anthony Reynolds and associates.
Includes demos, outtakes, alternate and live versions.
Track listing
The Laws of the Game (Live demo 2008)
Bread and Wine (Demo 2003)
I’m still here (Demo 2004)
The Moon will never lie (Outtake 2000) Country Girl (Demo 2002)
Now it begins (Demo 2002)
The Hill (Demo 2003)
Some are bound to fail (Live demo 2002)
Fall dog bombs the moon (Outtake 2005)
Bombs in Spain
To Stars (Demo 1992)
Some kind of loneliness (Demo 2005)
A quiet life (Demo 2002)
This is what my heart sounds like (Outtake 2004)
I don’t know why I want you (Outtake 1999)
A demon by September (Demo 2004)
You’re my weakness now (Demo 1999)
Forever (Live Radio session 1996)
I killed a girl (Demo 1992)
£10.
Paypal ID - celie99us@yahoo.com
Artwork is here
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The September 3rd london shows are cancelled.
Apologies to all who had made plans.
New cardiff Date
Spillers record shop, September 9. |
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Here comes the winter!!!
And to commemorate this favoured season,
‘Bees dream of Flowers’ is officially out on September the 1st.
In case you’d forgotten or hadn’t bothered to read previous mail outs,
‘Bees dream of flowers and your summer meadow’s breath’ comes in two formats.
The luxurious seven inch single comes with sublime art by Nic Brennan and a deluxe insert with lyrics. The record itself runs at 33rpm and features A.R. with Charlotte Greig and Vashti Bunyan.
There’s also a five track digital download, from itunes.
Please visit www.anthonyreynolds.net
And/or
www.spinneyrecords.co.uk
For the full tracklisting.
Anthony and Charlotte, with chums Edward, Matty, Julian and Sandy, will
Play two shows in one day to promote the release.
On September the third you can catch ‘em at the Rough trade record Shop in London.
The Rought Trade gig is at the PORTOBELLO shop, near NOTTING HILL
This is between six and seven. PM
The same night, the ensemble will play at
Edinburgh Cellars, 125 Newington Green Rd, London N1 4RA, around 10pm.
They'll be playing selections from Greig's and reynolds work from the last ten years, using Bazouki, harmonium, Guitars, mandolin, Bass, keyboards and singing.
(There will also be an in store in Cardiff, at Spiller’s record shop, probably later in the same week.)
In addition to…A.R. is currently working on his radio series for BBC Wales, ‘A night in the life’, which will broadcast on BBC Wales in September. He’s also completing a book for Plexus publishers, due out in October.
 And last but far, far from least; A.R. has joined the wonderful Spanish group, La Muneca de sal.
Following a stupendous show in Portugal earlier this month, He has joined the fellows as a vocalist and instrumentalist.
Five songs have been recorded thus far and are currently being mixed.
(including cover versions of 'Wonderful Life' and 'Wicked game'.)
Shows are planned for Spain later this year.
Links of interest –
www.myspace.com/lamunyecadesal
www.myspace.com/thejodiefosters
keep checking this site too. Lots of MP3 updates in the coming weeks. |
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the competition winner was SADIE of Scotland.
The answer was OF course
Sammy Davis Jnr !
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Meanwhile, please see the paintings below,
by the Spanish artist Patricia.
The paintings were inspired by and based on two of A.R.'s recent poems, 'The animals of 'Hiroshima' and 'Lights out'. (which are currently in the Writings section). |
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The August Second Show with Charlotte greig is currently postponed.
This is to give the group more time to prepare. The venue itself is also in some state chaos - its being rebuilt. The show will definitely happen.
Watch this space.
Meanwhile, please see below for a charming memoir by one of Anthony's old chums.
http://hubpages.com/hub/British-Balladeer-Anthony-Reynolds |
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S U M M E R WHY ‘N…
We’re tickled to announce the release of the ‘Bees dream of Flowers’ EP.
This will be available in two formats.
The Itunes EP consists of the following –
1) Now it begins
2) Girls with Glasses
3) Like the sun feeds from flowers
4) Just so you know
The luxurious 7 inch Vinyl EP (A long player at 33rpm) with double
Sided insert and lyrics consists of
1) Just so you know
2) It isn’t so
3) Like the sun feeds from flowers
As we’re sure you’re aware by now, Just so you know is a completely new version of the song as sung by Vashti Bunyan. Like the sun…is a duet between A.R. and Charlotte Greig.
It’s a sublime musical footnote to ‘British Ballads’.
All are now available via pre order from
www.spinneyrecords.co.uk
They’ll be ready to ‘go’ Mid August.
‘Nerves’ compilation is currently delayed because A.R. can‘t get into a shed
To retrieve many of the masters.
He will soon and the comp’ shall be forthcoming.
Anthony and Charlotte play a live show to mark
Their new sonic offspring.
It’s on the second of August and it’s at the main theatre
Of the Chapter arts centre in Cardiff.
Here’s what Chapter’s brochure says –
“Singer, composer, writer, and Ex-pop art-throb Anthony Reynolds is a well-travelled Splott native best known for his many beautiful and obtuse recordings. On his return to Cardiff, he is joined by folk chanteuse, author, and Norse icon Charlotte Greig. The show marks the release of their EP ‘Bees Dream of Flowers and Your Summer’s Meadow’d Breath (False Knights and Satyr Dazed)’.”
This acrylic watercolour evening will include songs from their expansive and quixotic song catalogues, a variety of filmic visual treats, and an arresting array of unscheduled ambient sonic excursions. They will be accompanied by a full band, and by various special guests, chums, geeks, friends and accomplices. Join us for a veritable fiesta of sound, creaks, chiming, and willowspinney.
At:
Chapter Theatre Saturday 2nd August 2008-05-29
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Anthony is also
guest vocalist
with LAMUNECADESAL in Portugal,
Braga - MUB festival on July 12 |
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COMPETITION TIME!
yes, already, again once more.
To Win SIGNED copy of the Vinyl version of 'Bees dream of flowers' EP just answer the following -
WHO is Anthony's Favourite tap dancer?
(Clue - he's not known for being JUST a hoofer).
he's also dead.
We'll thrown in a copy of 'Nerves', too, which will be available by the end of June.
Answers to
contact@anthonyreynolds.net |
Anthony will Join HOLLOWBLUE and Dan Fante
Next Sunday (The 20th of April) at the Traffic club in Rome.
He will sing a handful of songs including 'Io Bevo' and maybe, an improvised version of 'The Emperor of New london' with Dan.
Anthony recently returned from Spain where he recorded with the wonderful group, La Muneca de Sal.
(Songs included 'Jerhico,' 'For you were young' and covers of 'Wicked game' and 'Wonderful Life'.
Check out their myspace for news.
http://www.myspace.com/lamunyecadesal
S P R I N G Y N E W S
We are just putting the finishing touches to a new EP/Vinyl Seven Inch.
‘Bees dream of Flowers and Your Meadow’s summer breath’ will be an ITUNES download only EP, with full artwork by our resident Graphic artiste, Nic Brennan.
The Track listing is thus:
- 1) Now It Begins
- 2) Girls with Glasses
- 3) Like the sun feeds from Flowers
- 4) Just so you know
All tracks are exclusive to this release and previously unavailable.
Track 3 is a duet between Anthony and Charlotte Greig.
Track 4 is a new version of the British Ballads track, sung by Vashti Bunyan.
The 33RPM Seven inch Vinyl is entitled ‘Songs from the life of the Elephant boy’ and the track listing is as follows:
- 1) Just so You know (featuring Vashti Bunyan)
- 2) The Laws of the Game
- 3) Like the sun feeds from flowers (featuring Charlotte Greig)
These will be released via The Spinney/Hungry Hill label in late April.
A.R. is currently considering a live Cardiff show in the style of the 2000 ’To Stars’ concerts to accompany the release.
Other news, forthcoming etc
A.R. will travel to Spain next week to write, play and record with www.myspace.com/punxsutawneyphilrocks
Results will see release later this year.
On his return (April 4), he stops by London to guest on the
Mining For Gold radio show, Resonance104.4, Resonancefm.com, appearing circa 11-30pm.
The ‘A World of Colin Wilson’ album is completed and is currently being assembled and shall be released on Chaffinch records this time ‘09.
A.R. has a few books due and a radio Series on BBC Wales coming out this year too – more news as we have it.
A Website only CD release is also due before 2009.
‘Nerves – fragments, figments and songs, 1985 -2008’
Will be the first volume in a series of rare and weird pieces available w/original Artwork exclusively via A.R. site.
You can place signed pre-orders now at Ten pounds sterling or Twenty Euros a copy.
PAYPAL ID is celie99us@yahoo.com
www.anthonyreynolds.net continues to be updated – spy the new piece on Ted Hughes in ‘writings’ etc
Finally, we’re peculiarly empowered to announce the following very special offer –
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Anthony Reynolds and Leonard Cohen – Exclusive!
www.anthonyreynolds.net are pleased to announce a quite literally, once in this lifetime offer.
With the full consent of A.R. himself, we are proud to announce the following unique chance for all fans of A.R. and L.C.
As you may or may not but should know, Leonard Cohen has just announced what is more than likely, probably, to be his final tour as L.C.
How would YOU, yes YOU like to attend one of these legendary final occurrences with none other than A.R. himself!!??
Yes. This is no joke, even though April is not that far away.
All you have to do is send us a valid ticket for the L.C. concert of your choice ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and A.R, HE HIMSELF will use said ticket to attend that VERY concert. WITH YOU.
As part of this exclusive, final one off offer, A.R. also pledges to be your best friend for that one night ONLY!
Imagine! A.R. and L.C. together! Sort of, in one night!
So don’t delay, get your Visa out and get booking!!!
For further info on this awesome, once in a final last lifetime offer, ever, please get in touch via
contact@anthonyreynolds.net
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New in writings!:
Ted Hughes, (click here)
: More reviews, click here
Anthony will be a live guest on BBC Wales this sunday, circa 11pm.
You can listen here: www.bbc.co.uk
There is a song - 'Bread and Wine' - from British balalds included on the free 'Word' magazine CD this month too... (Morrissey is on the cover)
There is a tiny interview with A.R. in the current issue of MOJO magazine (Radiohead cover)...
To buy BRITISH BALLADS
ahead of release GO TO www.spinneyrecords.co.uk
THERE IS A PREVIEW OF BRITISH BALLADS NOW UP IN THE MEDIAS SECTION AND ON ANTHONY'S MYSPACE. IT'S CALLED 'The disappointed'.
FOR ALL PRESS ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT : ken@hermana.co.uk
BRITISH BALLADS
 -Press release, click here-
...is the final debut album by ANTHONY REYNOLDS.
It will be avaliable globally via Hungry Hill records in shops, online and at iTunes from December 10 this year
British Ballads was written and composed by A.R. with the exception of an adapted Rupert Brooke poem - "The Hill" - and produced by Julian Simmons.
It features a quixotic cast of characters and some of Anthony's favourite living musicians, including the Writer/Philosopher Colin Wilson, Vashti Bunyan, John 'Kid in a Big world' Howard, Dot Allison, Fiona Brice, Bryan Mills, Simon Raymonde, Ivor Talbot, Paul Cook, Anthony Transcargo, Nic Brennan and Trillions more.
The press release is by Amusement engineer Robin Ince and will appear in the news section of www.anthonyreynolds.net this week:
-Press release, click here-
 Other news:
A.R. has written an essay on John Fante's career in Hollywood. It appears in the current issue of the luscious Stop Smiling magazine.
www.stopsmilingstore.com
You really really should subscribe. Its a treat.
Earlier this year Anthony travelled to Genoa where he produced three tracks for the Italian group 'Marti'. These will surface in the coming year. If you haven't purchased Marti's 'Unmade beds' album yet do so yesterday.
www.myspace.com/martimusic An alternative version of the classic Reynolds and Roussel track 'Lushlife' has surfaced on an album by Graingerboy :
www.graingerboy.com
No Live shows are as yet planned to promote British Ballads although there will be the occasional Live radio session.
A.R. is also putting up Live and intimate versions of many songs both on Youtube and via his Myspace site. So remember to check the video section of the link below.These postings will eventually include every as yet unrecorded song A.R. has ever written. This includes the as yet uncompleted and unrecorded sequel to BRITISH BALLADS.
STOP SMILING
Anthony has a major piece about John Fante's time in hollywood in the current issue of STOP SMILING magazine
www.stopsmilingonline.com
MySpace
www.myspace.com/anthonyjreynolds
unconventionalindie.com
To book Anthony live in Europe (excluding the UK) please go here
unconventionalindie.com/midfinger
 The Idler
There's a sample from my forthcoming 'A world of Colin Wilson' album up My myspace.
www.myspace.com/anthonyjreynolds
The Idler
Anthony's interview with green Gartside is now published in the latest issue of 'The Idler', issue 39.
www.idler.co.uk
Marti
Anthony recently produced three songs for the wonderful Italian group 'Marti'. Watch this space for new developments. (And buy their 'Unmade beds' album immediately)
www.myspace.com/martimusic
album reviews
music OMH, reccollector, rock sound, uncut, word, magic(French magazine): magic1 - magic2 - magic3
hollow blue * Anthony Reynolds
 Anthony Reynolds recording 'British Ballads' on You tube
click here
Anthony has filled out Outsideleft's 'Happy shopper' Q&A :
www.outsideleft.com
The winner of the White label signed edition 'Ponies' EP (Have you bought YOURS already)?
is :
Selma Pehlivan from france.
Well done Selma!!
While none of the entries actually got the right answer, (what is A.R's fave Yoko Ono song)?, Selma had the nicest name.
For the record, his fave Ono song is 'Mrs Lennon'.
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