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Guest vocalists for the upcoming tour
Saturday 4th February 2012
Some of the upcoming tour dates will feature a special guest star filling in for the absent Ali. Click below for more details.
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Record Artwork
Monday 30th January 2012
If you'd like to have a sneak peek of the sleeve design for upcoming record "Memoir Noir" head over to www.bedlamsix.tumblr.com
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Ali to miss Bedlam Six Spring tour
Wednesday 25th January 2012
We regret to announce that, due to continued health problems, Alison will not be joining the band for any of the Spring tour dates.
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New Record
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Due to Ali's health (which meant that she was unable to record her lead vocal parts in the recording sessions for the new record) we are chopping the upcoming album into EPs. The first will be a four track 10" release (as yet untitled). More details can be found on the Bedlam Six tumblr blog - www.bedlamsix.tumblr.com
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Open Recording Session with Louis Barabbas
Wednesday 4th January 2012
IT'S LOUIS BARABBAS' BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY 21st JANUARY... AND HE WANTS TO MAKE A NEW RECORD. Louis does not want presents... he wants PRESENCE. Specifically YOUR presence at an open recording session in the theatre space above the Black Lion pub (on the Manchester/Salford border). Louis will open the evening with an unplugged set of new material and old favourites. Next up will be Newcastle's Bridie Jackson followed by Manchester's infamous Richard Barry. The event begins with a drink and chat with the performers before we close the doors at 8pm and begin the recording. Late-comers will not be admitted whilst recording is taking place (though there will be intervals). Once the performances are over we'll be letting our hair down and dancing to some old swing classics of Louis' choosing. We do hope you can come be a part of this recording (they always sound better with the tinkle of glasses in the background!) Tickets are £5 on the door
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2011 Overview
Wednesday 28th December 2011
There is now a band-centric roundup of the year's events on the Bedlam Six blog page at www.bedlamsix.tumblr.com
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Website Fixed
Tuesday 13th December 2011
A problem with the bookings section of the website has now been fixed. Some messages were getting lost, if you sent a message that was not responded to please try again and we will get back to you as soon as possible
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Video In A Manger
Friday 2nd December 2011
The band have a new music video to promote Christmas single Away In A Manger (featuring, amongst other things, outtakes from their 2008 xmas ditty "Writing My List"). Watch it on youtube here: http://bit.ly/uVEx8X
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Christmas Single
Monday 21st November 2011
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will be releasing their (predictably sacrilegious) version of Away In A Manger on 5th December. The launch party will form part of the Debt Records Winter Weekender at Antwerp Mansion in Manchester on Saturday 3rd December
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Advert
Sunday 2nd October 2011
The TV advert for Butlers Cheese featuring specially-commissioned music from Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six is now in circulation. You can watch it in our video section or click the more details link below
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Recording Montage
Sunday 4th September 2011
The band has returned from their recording sojourn. Check out the video montage of their activities here: http://bit.ly/ppWuEH
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Recording Again...
Saturday 20th August 2011
Louis and the Six are off to the South Coast where they will be moving into a big house for a week to record the next album. Follow their progress at bedlamsix.tumblr.com
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Message from Alison
Tuesday 16th August 2011
As most of you will be aware, Bedlam Six singer Alison Cegielka has been unable to perform at a lot of shows this year due to health issues. We have received lots of messages through the contact section wishing her a speedy recovery. She has written a letter in response to these here: http://bit.ly/rakTEW
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Live Album Released
Monday 8th August 2011
The album "Live At The Dancehouse Theatre" is now on general release. It can be purchased from all the usual digital retailers. The physical product can also be ordered from the band's bandcamp site (bedlamsix.bandcamp.com). There is a playlist of live footage from the recording session at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82E7B80BB453BF6B
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Album Launch Party
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
The Bedlam Six will be performing at Manchester's Ruby Lounge on Saturday 6th August to celebrate the release of their Live Album. The show will feature special guest appearances from Liz Green, Kirsty Almeida, Becca Williams and Richard Barry.
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Selling Out
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Louis will be delivering a lecture entitled "Selling Out: Capitalizing On Creativity" at Workstation in Sheffield as part of the Pecha Kucha event on 28th July
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Louis at The Portico Library
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Louis will be giving the opening presentation at an event entitled "The Business Of Creativity and Creativity In Business" - discussing ways to build a sustainable business structure around one's art. The event will take place at 11am at Manchester's Portico Library on 7th July.
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Hold On To Me
Tuesday 31st May 2011
The Bedlam Six's latest music video has been released. The promo film for song "Hold On To Me" (a radio edit version of the "Get Religion!" ep closer) stars actors Rita Davies and Peter Church. It is the third B6 video to be directed by long-time associate Joe Mannion (Writing My List and Relight My Fire - also Train Driver for label mates Becca & The Broken Biscuits). It is a spectacular piece and can be viewed in the videos section of this website.
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Un-Convention Preston
Sunday 22nd May 2011
Louis will be speaking at Un-Convention Preston on the subject of the UK gig circuit (a topic he is infamously vocal about), contextualising it within the wider touring politics of the global live entertainment industries. The Bedlam Six will then join him that evening for a performance to close the event. 17/06/11
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Summer Festivals Confirmed
Sunday 15th May 2011
The Bedlam Six have been confirmed for Saturday evening slots at Eden Festival and Shambala, Sunday at Boom Town and Friday at Secret Garden.
Louis appearing on behalf of Un-Convention at London's Roundhouse
Monday 9th May 2011
Louis will be on the Un-Convention panel with Ruth Daniel (Un-Convention International Director) John Robb (writer, broadcaster, musician), Fer Isella (Un-Convention Argentina) and Jez Collins (Birmingham City University) at The British Council's Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards in Camden's Roundhouse on Monday 16th May
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European Tour
Monday 14th March 2011
The band are on tour promoting "Get Religion!" - you can follow their progress around Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland by visiting/subscribing to their tour diary at http://bedlamsix.tumblr.com
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Band On The Wall
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
The Bedlam Six will be amongst a selection of Debt Records artists to be appearing in support of music therapy charity Nordoff-Robbins at Band On The Wall in Manchester on 13th March. Also on the bill are Honeyfeet, Becca & The Broken Biscuits, Red Tides, Richard Barry & The Chaps, Alabaster Deplume, Caulbearers and Josephine.
Un-Conventional Louis
Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Louis has just been offered a position on the Advisory Board of Un-Convention. The jobs involved as part of this three year post include:
1. Advising on overall strategy and direction of Un-Convention,particularly in terms of issues such as, branding, content, event strand, geographical reach, external image, organisational developments, significant policy changes, sustainability and growth, partnerships, identity and positioning of Un-Convention; and other major questions of strategy and direction that may arise.
2. Help establish and develop Un-Convention position within networks of practice, locally, nationally and internationally.
3. Advise on fund raising activities, including identifying opportunities especially those most relevant to the focus areas of Un-Convention.
4. Act as a sounding Advisory Board for new ideas and developments for Un-Convention.
5. Assist the Executive Team to build and deliver cases for institutional change where these are required.
6. Provide appropriate and constructive challenges to the assumptions and operating routines of Un-Convention.
7. Act as an ambassador for Un-Convention and champion the organisation externally.
For more information about Un-Convention visit www.unconventionhub.org
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Social Media Surgery
Monday 21st February 2011
Louis will be on a panel discussing promotional techniques for aspiring musicians. The emphasis of this "surgery" is on internet marketing tools and PR strategies. The free event will take place at 6.30pm in the Kestrel Suite at Common in Manchester's Northern Quarter on Tuesday 22nd February.
Book Interview
Saturday 19th February 2011
Whilst on his promotional visit to Dublin Louis was approached by broadcaster and book enthusiast Regan Hutchins to talk about his love of literature. This rare interview with Barabbas about something other than the music industry can be listened to here: http://safarikent.com/2011/02/louis-barabbas-is-in-town/
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A week in Dublin
Monday 14th February 2011
Louis Barabbas is taking the new record "Get Religion!" on a promotional visit to Dublin. He'll be playing evening shows at Bewley's Cafe Theatre, Shebeen Chic, Le Cirk and Grand Social throughout the week as well as daytime appearances at The Secret Book & Record Store and Balcony TV. Check the gigs section for the whens and wheres.
Threshold Festival
Thursday 10th February 2011
Louis Barabbas will be speaking on a panel about the independent recording industry at 1pm on Saturday 12th Feb as part of Liverpool's Threshold Festival. The Bedlam Six will then be playing a show later in the day on the Debt Records stage.
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BBC Access All Areas
Wednesday 9th February 2011
BBC Photo-journalist Gordon Jackson was granted an AAA pass for The Bedlam Six's live album show at The Dancehouse Theatre. You can view some of his photos on the BBC website here: http://bbc.in/dK9Rvh
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Get Religion!
Monday 7th February 2011
The band's latest record is now on general release. Drowned In Sound have called it "Outstanding" - what's your verdict? Order your copy from www.debtrecords.net/shop
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New Record and Spectacular Launch night!
Friday 7th January 2011
We can now confirm that Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will be celebrating the launch of their latest studio record "Get Religion!" with a show at Manchester's Dancehouse Theatre on Saturday 5th February featuring special guest John Otway. The whole event will also be recorded as a live album scheduled for release in April.
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BBC Manchester Christmas Special
Friday 10th December 2010
Louis Barabbas will be appearing on BBC Manchester's Christmas Special (also featuring friends and label-mates Richard Barry and Red Tides) on Sunday 19th December playing his twisted cover of Away In A Manger.
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Christmas Gift
Monday 6th December 2010
Back in 2008 (when the B6 were called The Black Velvet Band) Louis and co released a Christmas Single called "Writing My List". They are now offering that track as a free download from 7th December (the date of the first lawsuit against a file sharing company in 1999).
Watch the music video on youtube here: http://bit.ly/louisxmas
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Bedlam Six headline BBC Introducing Live
Thursday 25th November 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will headline the final BBC Manchester live showcase of 2010 at The Ruby Lounge on Friday 26th November. Support comes from label-mates Becca & The Broken Biscuits.
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Relight My Fire GIVEAWAY
Friday 12th November 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will be giving away their cover of Dan Hartman's disco classic "Relight My Fire" (later popularized by Take That & Lulu) on Monday 15th November to coincide with the release of Take That's new studio record "Progress". It's a gimmick... so what? The track will be available to download from the Debt Records shop.
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Live Album
Monday 8th November 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six have announced plans to record a live album next year. The live recording session will double as the Manchester launch party for the release of "Get Religion!" and will take place at the Dancehouse Theatre on Saturday 5th February. Support has not yet been confirmed but there is talk of celebrated music industry expert Andrew Dubber being present to discuss his research into "deleting music" - a fitting topic for a recording session and launch gig!
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Playing Away
Monday 1st November 2010
Louis Barabbas will be a panelist at next month's "Playing Away" Music Industry conference at Edinburgh's Electric Circus on 4th November discussing the practices and politics of the UK tour circuit.
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Bearded Barabbas
Thursday 21st October 2010
It has been unveiled that Louis Barabbas is to be the face of June in next year's Beards Of Manchester Calendar - sales of which go to homeless charity Lifeshare.
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Back In The Studio
Monday 18th October 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six are back in the studio laying down their second studio record. This six track EP entitled "Get Religion!" will be on general release from 31st January 2011.
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Debt At The Dancehouse 2010
Sunday 10th October 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will once again be headlining Debt Records' annual showcase event at Manchester's beautiful Dancehouse Theatre on Saturday 16th October. Other acts on the bill include: Alabaster Deplume, John Fairhurst, Becca & The Broken Biscuits, Red Tides, Richard Barry & The Chaps and Hannah Moulette.
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Lancaster Music Week
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Louis Barabbas will be in conversation with John Robb (journalist/broadcaster/author/punk), Ben Challis (Music Industry Lawyer - Glastonbury Festival/Africa Express), Chris Cook (Unlimited Media/CMU) and Jay Taylor (The Ruby Lounge) for Soundbytes Industry Conference in Lancaster on Saturday 9th October (as part of Lancaster Music Week).
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Un-Conventional Bedlam
Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six will be playing at this year's Un-Convention Music Industry Conference in Salford. Louis will also be speaking on the Sustainable Careers in music panel at Salford Trinity Church on the morning of Saturday 2nd October. Other speakers include Jarvis Cocker, Billy Bragg and Andrew Dubber.
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The Bedlam Six relight a fire
Wednesday 1st September 2010
On 10th September BBC Radio Manchester celebrates its 40th Birthday. To mark this anniversary BBC Introducing’s Chris Long has asked forty of his favourite bands to represent each year that the station has been on air. Amongst those chosen was Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six - being assigned the year 1993 - covering (somewhat reluctantly at first) Take That & Lulu’s hit single “Relight My Fire”. The song will be played along with the thirty nine others (including “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” by label mates Richard Barry and Becca Williams) throughout September. The recording is also on the Debt Records Soundcloud page
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