Bongo Beat Express Tour 2009 - London, Liverpool, Paris, Hamburg

• Posted by Ralph Alfonso May 10, 2009 - 295 views
  BONGO BEAT EXPRESS TOUR 2009 London, Liverpool, Paris, Hamburg For 2009, the Bongo Beat Express Tour strips it down to the basics: Rock and Roll. The critically acclaimed Bongo Beat label returns to the UK for its annual showcase tour, this time venturing out to Paris and Hamburg as part of the adventure. http://www.bongobeat.com This Year's Team: DAVE RAVE (ex-Teenage Head) A rock legend who combines the best of Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe with the pop power of The Flamin’ Groovies! From New York to Liverpool to Paris and Hamburg; don’t miss this! Dave will be previewing a new song, "Streets of Liverpool", inspired by his experiences and friendships playing in Liverpool over the years. An exclusive MP3 is available to media on demand. "...over the years we have witnessed his musical vocabulary growing and expanding beyond all recognition and in his own small way he has carved out his own place in musical history." - Dave Cowling, Americana.UK http://www.dave-rave.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLASTIC HEROES (uk rock and roll) Pure pop energy! Their debut album (Escape The Lower End) was selected for first round nominations for the 2009 Grammy Awards, Best Rock Album. The Plastic Heroes are part of the new British pop underground; infectious melodies that swagger atop uncompromising loud guitars. “Something inherently, unashamedly superb about 'Escape The Lower End'. Hooks aren’t just drenched, they’re submerged; guitars don’t ring, they clang; and punk/pop attitude doesn’t just exude, it oozes” - Tony Clayton-Lea - The Irish Times http://www.myspace.com/plasticheroes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RALPH (beatnik pop) Bongo Beat leader Ralph Alfonso mixes up pop, beatnik garage rock and Billy Fury. As heard on BBC Merseyside. "...you're never quite sure what in hell Ralph will present you with. Typically, his three songs here: the Bo Diddley-esque tribute to being on the road with cool groups in the '60s in 'Vox Guitars', the mutant Hamell On Trial-meets-Patrik Fitzgerald of 'Gene Vincent Died In My Arms Last Night' and the drifting, supper club jazz of the cool 'Goodbye Jack Kerouac' suggest that Ralph ever shaking hands with a recognised musical 'direction' is unlikely at best. But then, when it's this fascinating and anarchic, who cares? " - Whisperin & Hollerin.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/ralphalfonso -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "In these days of shrink wrapped units, the truly original artist is increasingly becoming an endangered species. Music fans must fight to preserve labels like Bongo Beat, if only to ensure that original artists have a home." - Michael Mee, NetRhythms.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TOUR DATES London: Tues, May 19: "Let 'em Eat Gak" @ TOMMY FLYNN 55 Camden High Street, NW1 Free admission before 8pm Dave Rave Plastic Heroes -------------------------- Liverpool: Wed, May 20: CAVERN PUB Bongo Beat Records/Viper Label Showcase International Pop Overthrow Festival Free Admission 9:00pm Good Intentions (special guests) ..9:45pm RALPH 10:30pm Plastic Heroes 11:15pm Mike Badger (special guest, ex-La's) 12:15pm Dave Rave -------------------------- Liverpool: Thurs May 21. SPECIAL AFTERNOON ACOUSTIC SHOWS. The Grapes Pub. Mathew Street. Come join us for great food and drinks and rock'n'roll! Free Admission 3:30 Dave Rave 4:30 Marc Plastic (Plastic Heroes) -------------------------- Liverpool: Thurs, May 21, CAVERN CLUB Bongo Beat Records/Viper Label Showcase International Pop Overthrow Festival On the Beatles Stage, front room Free Admission 9:15pm Good Intentions (special guests) 10:00pm RALPH 10:45pm Mike Badger (special guest, ex-La's) 11:30pm Plastic Heroes 12:15pm Dave Rave -------------------------- London: Friday, May 22: "The Glory Hole" @ CABLE ST STUDIO 566 Cable St, London E1W 2nd Floor Free admission Dave Rave Plastic Heroes -------------------------- Paris: Saturday, May 23, OPA BASTILLE 9 rue Biscornet, Paris Free Admission Dave Rave Plastic Heroes Miss-Ils (Special Guests) Ralph -------------------------- Paris: Tues, May 26, GIBERT MUSIC RECORD STORE 34 bd Saint Michel Acoustic Performance Plastic Heroes -------------------------- Hamburg: May 25, 26, 27 Ralph Alfonso & Dave Rave are in Hamburg for promotional activity and recording. To arrange a meeting or further information, please contact Ralph directly. For photos/audio/etc Contact: Ralph Alfonso, Bongo Beat owner ralph@bongobeat.com