Luke Jackson - TwickFolk

Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson and Andy Sharps

Floor spots
Jennie Higgins
Paul Vile
Paul Solman

TwickFolk - The Cabbage Patch Pub, 67 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3SZ
www.twickfolk.co.uk

29th January 2023

Luke Jackson toured extensively throughout 2022 performing solo, duo & trio shows. He opened for Fairport Convention on their winter tour, had a dream support slot with Richard Thompson. In August he spent two weeks song writing and performing in Nashville, including a show at the legendary Bluebird Cafe, and ending the year supporting Jools Holland on a run of shows. 

Andy Sharps

His 2023 Tour dates are
Tue 07 Feb - The Courtyard – Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts
Sat 11 Feb - Hepworth Village Hall, Holmfirth (nr Huddersfield)
Wed 15 Mar - Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, Hampshire
Thu 16 Mar - Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
Fri 17 Mar - The Star, Guildford
Sat 18 Mar - Silver Street Sessions, Wiveliscombe
Wed 22 Mar - Slipped Discs Brown Sugar, Billericay (In Store Show)
Sat 25 Mar - The Salt Work Sessions, Northwich
Sun 02 Apr - The Royal Oak, Eccleshall
Wed 05 Apr - Cafe #9 - Sheffield

Jennie Higgins

Jennie Higgins, who performed her debut album preview gig at TwickFolk to a packed audience last summer, takes a break from her educational role at the English Folk Dance and Song Society to entertain Twickenham folk lovers once more. On the cusp of launching her new album, she will be returning to Twickfolk next week for more 40th birthday celebrations.

Paul Vile

Next Sunday at Twickfolk it is the second week of 40th birthday celebrations, they bring together many of the characters who have helped nourish and sustain live music in Twickenham on Sunday nights over four decades. Including Graham Larkbey, John Davies, Sue Graves, John Prosser, Paul Vile, Pip Collings, Ger Evans, Ivor Game and Jennie Higgins.

Paul Solman

Beats and pieces - ep.99 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. It's a quieter week (in terms of talking) on the show. It gives us the opportunity to tell you that next week, episode 100 will be our last. So we've gone for a typical mix of genres and styles this week, all gleaned from mystery joblots bought at auction. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 99 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/beats-and-pieces-ep99-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 29th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Toborknurd - The Trap (7”)
(2020)
Geraldine Stephenson - Big Drum (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 7 & 8
Ceasefire vs. Deadly Avenger– Evil Knievel (12”)
Ministry Of Sound - FSUKLP3 (1998)
Art Of Movement Studio - Short, Sharp And Varied (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 1 & 2
Louis Bellson His Drums & Orch. - Bar Mitzvah Special (12”)
Columbia - 33SX 1381
Dillinja–Human B-Bop VIP (12”)
Valve Recordings - VLV01LP (2002)
Art Of Movement Studio - Voice And Percussion (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 3 & 4
Cozy Powell - Dance With The Devil (7”)
RAK - RAK 164 (1973)

Musicals - ep.98 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we are joined by the theatrical Summer Cloke with records from the Musicals. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 98 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/musicals-ep98-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 22nd January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Liza Minnelli  - Mein Herr (12”)
Probe – SPB 1052 (1972)
Michele Marsh & Topol - Far From The Home I Love (12”)
United Artists Records – UAD 60011 (1971)
Juliet Prowse - Big Spender (12”)
CBS - 70035 (1967)
Charles Augins - C'mon Up To Jive Time
Elaine Delmar - That's What Harlem Is To Me (12”)
Pye Records - NSPD 504 (1977)
Shirley Bassey - What I did for love (12”)
United Artists Records – UAS 29944 (1976)
Julie Andrews and Philippa Bevans - I Could Have Danced All Night (12”)
Columbia Masterworks - OL 5090 (1956)

Next week we have a mixed bag of Beats and Percussion vinyl. One of those slightly strange shows that is a result of buying mystery joblots at auction.

Mid Century Modern - ep.97 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we explore the music and personalities who helped define the 1950s. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 97 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/mid-century-modern-ep97-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 14th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com.

Tracklist
Stan Kenton And His Orchestra - 23N-82W (10”)
Capitol Records - LC 6595 (1953)
Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano (10”)
Philips - BBR 8047 (1955)
L'Orchestre Devereaux - Non-Stop (10”)
FDH Mood Music - FDH 072 (1951)
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Bluejean Bop (10”)
Capitol Records - CL. 14637 (1956)
Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group - Love is Strange (10”)
Pye Nixa - N.15087 (1957)
Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra - Breaking Point (10”)
Chappell - C.641 (1959)
Little Richard With His Band - Long Tall Sally (10”)
London Records - HL-O.8366 (1957)

Next week Natalie and Alban are joined by a new contributor, Summer Cloke, for a special edition of The Vinyl Thread with records from Musicals.

Brazilian - ep.96 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Alban Low and DJ EEEE. With the eyes of the world on Brazil (Pele's funeral / Bolsonaro's antics), we take a lighter, more joyous journey into the music. Nothing warms ours hearts like Brazilian music. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 96 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/brazilian-ep96-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 8th January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza (7”)
Mr Bongo – BRZ45.076 (2019)
Nilton César - Indecisão (7”)
RCA Victor - TP 532 (1969)
Toco - Meu Rio (12”)
Schema – SCLP 467 (2014)
Os Incríveis - Quando Vejo O Sol (7”)
RCA Victor - LC-6660 (1970)
Trio Mocotó - Não Adianta (12”)
Five Special – DW.160495 (1991)
Elis Regina E Jair Rodrigues - Arrastão (12”)
Philips – P 632 765 L (1965)

Next week we welcome a new bright contributor to The Vinyl Thread. Accompanying Alban on the vinyl stage will be Summer, as they dip into their collection of vinyl from musicals.

In Memoriam - ep.95 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we honour some of the talented singers and musicians who have died in 2021 and 2022. Join us as we celebrate the lives of Rab Noakes, Ronnie Spector, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Anita Lane, Keith Levene, and Fran McKendree. 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 95 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/in-memoriam-ep95-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 1st January 2023. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Rab Noakes - Sitting In The Corner Blues (7”)
Warner Bros. Records - K 16431 (1974)
The Ronettes - Be My Baby (7”)
Philles Records – 116 (1963)
Lonnie Smith / George Benson - Apex (12”)
Europa Jazz EJ-1025 (1981)
Barry Adamson - Anita Lane And The Thought System Of Love – These Boots Are Made For Walking (7”)
Mute – MUTE 119 (1991)
Keith Levene - Zombie Lessons (12”)
Free Range Product – FRP2LP004 (2015)
McKendree Spring  - Oh Now My Friend (7”)
Decca - 32773 (1970)

Next week Alban and DJ EEEE head south for a Brazilian vinyl special.