Joanne: ‘I wouldn’t get far on X Factor’

MUSIC: VOTED Best British Blues Female, Joanne Shaw Taylor steps out on a run of UK shows next month and is coming to Oldham on July 10.

The celebrated blues rock guitarist and singer/songwriter will appear at Uppermill Civic Hall.

Born and raised in the Black Country, Joanne was originally discovered by the Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart as a 16-year-old guitar prodigy. She is now one of the hottest names on the British blues circuit, admired and respected by many leading guitarists.

Tickets for her Uppermill show are available from the venue or www.ticketline.co.uk.


THE Velocetas have been busy in the studio on new material.

The teenage mod outfit from Saddleworth only recently released debut EP “Speak My Mind”.

You can listen to the tracks on Soundcloud, or give the lads a lift and buy the EP on iTunes and Spotify.


FRESH from terrific shows at the Holmfirth Picturedrome and York’s Apollo Festival last weekend, Oldham legends the Inspiral Carpets have announced a new date before their forthcoming nationwide tour with Shed Seven in December.

On November 4 Steve, Graham, Clint, Martyn and Craig will headline at the Venue in Derby

Ticket details: www.inspiralcarpets.com


MANCHESTER rock n’ rollers Louie Louie have been confirmed as a feature on the prestigious MEO Mares Vivas festival in Portugal on July 17.