Posts Tagged ‘London’

Pop Music – The Beat Begins in Britain

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Two new sounds happened in a big way practically simultaneously in Britain in 1956 - skiffle and rock. British folk music, which had been transported to America centuries earlier, returned as "interval" music, scraped and squawked by skiffle groups in breaks at traditional jazz concerts. At the same time, the American rock beat invaded London's Soho cellars.

Woodland’s Seasons In Elfland

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Woodland’s long awaited new album, Seasons in Elfland: Shadows will be released on this Midsummer. The album explores the dark side of the seasonal wheel and includes 13 new tracks by Woodland featuring guest appearances by German pagan folk band, Faun, ethereal-gothic singer Priscilla Hernandez, Australian songstress Louisa John-Krol, Spanish pianist Hector Corcin, ghost cellist Adam Hurst and more. The album features original cover artwork by UK faerie artist and Woodland collaborator Brian Froud.
The release coincides with Woodland’s appearances in the UK, firstly at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest (June 18-21st) then London’s first Urban Faery Ball on June 25th.

Woodland’s Seasons In Elfland

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Woodland’s long awaited new album, Seasons in Elfland: Shadows will be released on this Midsummer. The album explores the dark side of the seasonal wheel and includes 13 new tracks by Woodland featuring guest appearances by German pagan folk band, Faun, ethereal-gothic singer Priscilla Hernandez, Australian songstress Louisa John-Krol, Spanish pianist Hector Corcin, ghost cellist Adam Hurst and more. The album features original cover artwork by UK faerie artist and Woodland collaborator Brian Froud.
The release coincides with Woodland’s appearances in the UK, firstly at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest (June 18-21st) then London’s first Urban Faery Ball on June 25th.

Sir Jeffrey Archer – Brilliant Novels and Short Stories

Monday, June 7th, 2010
Born in 1940 in London and brought up in Somerset, England, Sir Jeffrey Archer became an MP for Louth at the age of 29 and he left House of Commons in 1974 when most of his investments turned bad and he faced potential bankruptcy. This was precisely the time when Jeffrey Archer turned towards writing and went on to become hugely successful. His latest book, And Thereby Hangs a Tale, has already become a hit with the international readers and is bettering all his past records.

Destiny of an Innocent Girl

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Bobby lived in Wimbledon. He befriended Jessie at the medical school in London.
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