The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and a bank holiday for Music Earth Rise
posted on: 15-05-2012 , 04:05:35
Due to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the extended bank holiday (and the fact that The Betsey Trotwood is planning on closing) the next Music Earth Rise gig ( 5th June) is now cancelled. In addition to this, Luca is heading of to Italy to also get married (Congratulations!!) and the rest of us will be having a jolly good ole kness up at our chosen destinations. In the meantime, raise a glass to hope and prosperity. Let the music play on….
See you all in sunny July – let’s be optimistic 
£5 tickets available in advance for July’s gig from www.eventelephant.com/musicearthrise3rdjuly
Music Earth Rise gig review: The Betsey Trotwood 01/05/12
posted on: 09-05-2012 , 03:05:55
Review by Adam Edinburgh
On the first of May Music Earth Rise returned to the Betsey Trotwood in London to raise even more money for the music centre in Zambia, and showcasing the talents of Nocturnal Hurdles, the man himself Brendan Mission, Dan Beaulaurier and Bowey White.
To start the evening we had Nocturnal Hurdles, an indie rock one-piece bringing his guitar, his wit, and a fantastically deep and emotive voice. The set began with a couple of covers very successfully delivered; and from the start I was confident we were in for a good show. With a voice somewhat reminiscent of Interpol’s Paul Banks and
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Dan Beaulaurier @ Music Earth Rise TUES 1st MAY
posted on: 30-04-2012 , 10:04:39
A sneak preview of Dan Beaulaurier before Tuesday’s gig on the 1st May @ The Betsey Trotwood. Dan hails from California and currently lives in London. He performed for Music Earth Rise last year and we are stoked to have him back on stage along with Bowey White, Nocturnal Hurdles and a set from Brendan Mission.
Music Earth Rise gig review: The Betsey Trotwood 03/04/12
posted on: 17-04-2012 , 09:04:38
Review by Adam Edinburgh
It was the first Tuesday in April and the Betsey Trotwood was once again the venue for Music Earth Rise to showcase more great talent; Joe Floyd, Bella Mckendree, Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Black River Wild.
Joe Floyd was first to perform, a stellar show successfully setting the evening off with an impressive routine of original jazz-esque sounds and free-time improvisation reminiscent of Pink Floyd. I was very, and more than presently, surprised; a singer songwriter plus guitar taking the stage can sometimes risk
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson @ Music Earth Rise 3rd April 2012
posted on: 02-04-2012 , 11:04:45
A sneak preview of the superb Ayanna Witter-Johnson before Tuesday’s gig at The Betsey Trotwood on Farringdon Rd with Black River Wild, Bella Mckendree and Joe Floyd.
For more info on Ayanna, click: Ayanna-Witter-Johnson
For more info on the gig click here
Music Earth Rise gig review: The Betsey Trotwood 06/03/12
posted on: 16-03-2012 , 11:03:04
Review by Adam Edinburgh
On Tuesday 6th March The Betsey Trotwood played host to four fine musical talents; Diego Brown and the Good Fairy, The Venus Bushfires, Jenny Hallam and Stacks, all to help raise money for the music centre in Zambia.
The evening began with Diego Brown and The Good Fairy taking to the stage to deliver their unique brand of slightly mad electroacoustic folk-and this they did with great success. With guitars, banjos, accordions, trumpets and bees it was impossible not to enjoy the performance. It didn’t take long for everyone else to get involved too, with cleverly amusing lyrics and a routine of holiday camp style dance moves. We were
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Jenny Hallam’s Album Launch
posted on: 29-02-2012 , 06:02:00
The launch of Jenny Hallam’s debut album ’25,000 days’ was definitely an event to be remembered, and has surely marked Jenny as a rising talent to be watched. The gig took place on 26th February with great support from singer-songwriter Joshy Conner, and the indie four-piece Ronda.
Upon entering the venue Jenny’s popularity
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Zambian Music Centre: Mukuni Village
posted on: 29-02-2012 , 06:02:26
Some of the children who will benefit from the Music Centre.
Filmed in Mukuni Village & N’gandu, Zambia.
Check out Why Zambia for more info on the Music Centre and the story behind it.
Music Earth Rise auction blog at Snowbombing.com
posted on: 17-02-2012 , 07:02:41
Check out this blog to the snowbombers!
www.snowbombing.com/blog
‘Music Earth Rise’ auction goes live
posted on: 03-02-2012 , 03:02:26
The Music Earth Rise auction is raising funds to build a music centre in Mukuni Village, Zambia in association with The Butterfly Tree charity. We have now raised circa £9,000 towards the target of £10k. From the ’3 steps to Devon’ bike ride, the Betsey Trotwood gigs and the Bush Hall bonanza we are now on the home run. The auction includes items from The Prodigy, Ronnie Wood, and a very unique Silvertone guitar donated by Ivor Novello award winner Terry Britten. Terry has written and produced hits for Tina Turner amongst many other very successful artists. He used this guitar to record Tina Turners internationally acclaimed hit song ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ which Terry co-wrote and produced. The guitar was also signed by Eric Clapton in 1986 (Eric Clapton 86). Eric was a guest on one of the Tina tracks and Terry asked him to sign his Silvertone guitar in one of the Tina sessions. ( a real collectors piece in the offering! )
Get bidding now ! www.musicearthrise.com/auctions
Music Earth Rise ‘charity gig’ review – Music for Mukuni, Zambia @ The Bush Hall
posted on: 29-11-2011 , 05:11:33
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Music for Mukuni, Zambia @ The Bush Hall – Sat 29.10.11 was a great success! We were blessed with a line up of superb artists all participating to help raise funds for the Music Centre in Zambia. It was a mind blowing night of music born from a real passion and genuine creativity. Thanks again to Planes (fronted by Steve Forrest from Placebo), Nathan Flutebox Lee ft WanDan, Stacks, Jenny Hallam and Leonie Casanova and of course the Legendary LTJ Bukem, Amin Phillips (Love and Be Loved) and
Music Earth Rise – ringing the bells for 2011
posted on: 28-11-2011 , 11:11:58
The final MER gig of 2011 is at the Betsey Trotwood on Tuesday 6th December so please come on down and help us see the MER year out in style. Gracing the stage this month we have The Venus Bushfires, Nocturnal Hurdles, Bella McKendree, Echo Wants Her Voice Back and Jonathan Whiskered. For further info on the artists performing please see the events page.
Music Earth Rise @ The Bush Hall, 29th Oct
posted on: 02-11-2011 , 01:11:04
Thanks to everyone involved in making Saturday night happen. We’ll be following up with reviews shortly. In the meantime, for those who were there and those that weren’t – Here is Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee in full creative flow.
Photography by www.svenssonphotography.co.uk
Leonie Casanova opens Bush Hall charity gig
posted on: 26-10-2011 , 07:10:55
Half Zambian/half Italian artist Leonie Casanova launched the first Music Earth Rise gig at The Betsey Trotwood on the 1st March 2011. She now returns and opens for the Bush Hall charity gig on the 29th October to launch a diverse night of outstanding music from artists including LTJ Bukem, Planes (Steve Forrest, Placebo) and Nathan Flutebox Lee. All performing to help raise the rest of the funds to build a music centre in Zambia.
Betsey Trotwood – 1st Nov – confirmed acts
posted on: 26-10-2011 , 12:10:26
The next Betsey Trotwood offers more creative delights including ”Echo Wants Her Voice Back’, ‘Bella McKendree’, and ‘Nocturnal Hurdles’. See events
Music Earth Rise to launch charity auction in December
posted on: 25-10-2011 , 06:10:38
Online auction – Raising funds to build a music centre in Mukuni Village, Zambia
Coming soon ! www.musicearthrise.com/auctions
Music Earth Rise = blog facility activated!
posted on: 22-10-2011 , 05:10:53
With a few strokes of lovely web development, the Music Earth Rise blog is now activated. In the new year we aim to bring you sound bytes, artists and insights. In addition we aim to deliver a music centre for Mukuni Village in Zambia !