Music Tipping

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It’s not often (nor usually very polite) that you find yourself revelling in the misfortune of those you admire and respect, so when it does happen it should be over something pr-et-ty special.
Such is the glee with which I delight in the repeated romantic misfortune of one Laura Stevenson of Belfast.

A rare and evocative songstress, usually found armed with only a piano and the scars of heartbreak. Simple melody lines riddled with the sort of honesty your nearest and dearest should advise against, Miss Stevenson paints with musical broadstrokes. The resulting work, like, most of the other great wonders of the world, if you stand too close it may not make sense, take a step back and the sheer majesty hits you.

Give her a listen and your ears will love you forever.

(Guest author : Moho [myspace])

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Kat Flint was born in Barbados, raised in Aberdeen and now lives in London. She was holding down a full time job when Cara Dillon invited her to support her on her UK tour in the spring of 2006. It was a case of hold on to the job or jump. Much to the delight of the Cara Dillon fans, the Kat jumped, now it’s up to us to ensure that she landed safely on her feet.
Rather than attempt to wander off into some aimless description of how she sounds , or what messages she is supposed to convey, I invite you to visit Kat Flint’s myspace page and form your own opinions. One thing I am certain of is that after your visit you and I will agree that such a talent should not be left unheard by the many.
If you feel generous enough to help with the launch of her debut album, and you do so before mid March 2007, you may find your name listed in the sleeve notes.

[web] [myspace] before internet ryanair or riverdance celtic music was on the move… including north west spain.

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At the moment, the best place to buy Celine Carroll’s latest album, Itch, is from her web site,at one of her gigs, or from Road Records. If, however, you find a copy at your local High Street music emporium, then Music Tipping would have done its job.
Celine writes, sings and produces her own quality, yet uncomplicated, music and she lists Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley and Gilbert O’Sullivan amongst her influences.
Currently, Celine is getting regular successful gigs at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, Grafton Street, Dublin. However, there are plans to take her music to other cities in Ireland and, hopefully to the UK. In order to render this planned Irish tour a success, pestering your local radio station for your favourite Celine Carroll song is , of course, advised.

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It looks like Belfast boy, Duke Special (aka Pete Wilson) is finally getting some richly deserved recognition for his talent. Freewheel , due to be released Feb 5th, is getting steady airplay on BBC R2. We at Music Tipping wish him every success with it.

[MYSPACE] the brilliant trees – talent. these guys play their last gig on April 7th in dublin. I worked for a radio station I ran a radio station and DJ’ed on it, and there was no playlists or anything. So If I wanted to I could waltz in and play a whole album back to back. And often I played the Brilliant Trees this way…… heart n soul of dublin rock n roll. deadly buzz. I hope to see the last show.

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found while reading up on Linda Perry

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Patience Hodgson (sings) Alana Skyring (plays drums) John Patterson (plays guitar)

[see the advert] ì’ll start by saying 10 outa 10. this is a tipping site not a sit down and write an essay as to why you should also like it. some tip offs should be done with right index finger up to ones lips. Sophie Solomon, first heard on cora venus lunny on rte radio 1. not knowing what it really was I crashed into it on myspace the same week (accident? i think not) bought the ALBUM on itunes based on the all too short samples on the myspace page. youtube tell me she played with oi va voi.. thats all I need to know… how come KT Tunstall sophie solomon and oi va voi have all played together, not at the same time and I have each of their debut albums…. (before I knew of this fact) do I believe in accidents?

listen to oi va voi track 4 or download track 1 with KT; and think in tua nua – seven into the sea 12″