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March 2009
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THE
NORCSALORDIE BAND |
| Having
played for the last four years as a duo, Norcsalordie will be joined by
other musicians in June for the first time under the title of THE
NORCSALORDIE BAND. To co-incide with the long awaited release of
their first true studio album which was recorded with session musicians to
give the full band sound Norcsalordie will be playing two major festivals
in Leicester - The band will have a high profile slot in Leicester's
prestigious Big Session and will also be appearing in the Riverside
Festival in Bede Park. They will also be appearing as a full band at
The Hind for the 'Little Session'. The album which is almost
entirely self penned will be the central theme of these performances
This is a new and exciting
venture which may well show the direction for the future of the boys and be another
step forward in their musical careers
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| 08
March 2009
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Busy
March |
| After
a quiet January and February Norcsalordie are back in the thick of it with
a busy March. As well as the usual gigging the boys have been
involved in photo shoots for new promotional material. As well as
that they have found time to play on a new CD for Lisa Banks. In
doing so they are returning a favour as Lisa appears on the new Post to
Pillar album which is soon to be released. On it she sings with Paul
on 'The Raven Headed Lass and the Bonnie Boy' a tale of young lovers
overcoming disapproval which unusually for the folk genre finishes happily
and not under a truck!
Also in March Norcsalordie
are appearing alongside the most excellent Martin
Carthy on the 25th March at Folkmob
in Eltham. Martin is of course a legend in his own lifetime and
renowned on the folk circuit around the country as an inspiration to a
generation (come to that Paul isn't bad and Martin Carthy should be
alright with a bit of practice! :-))
For tickets & more information email sue@folkmob.com
or phone 07548 390 534.
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| 16
January 2009
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Happy
2009! |
| Firstly
let us wish everyone a most successful New Year! Our forthcoming album
"Post to Pillar" is taking shape and it has to be our most
exciting project to date. We should shortly be updating the website with a
new design - watch this space! Sadly we had to withdraw our CDs from Zavvi
due to the current climate, however you can still get them direct from us,
either drop us a line or come and see us at a pub near you!
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14
December 2008
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Merry
Christmas |
| We
would like to wish a very Happy Christmas to all our fans and followers,
to all those who have booked us in the last year, to those behind the scenes who have supported us, to our fellow
performers who have encouraged us and to the many new friends we have made
while traveling the country doing what we enjoy best.
We hope to see you all
again in the New Year when we shall be continuing our mission to blow the
cobwebs off Folk Music!
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19
November 2008
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New
Video |
| On
the demos page we now have
Videos available to view from YouTube. The footage was taken by Richard Phipps of
Ideas That Sell at the Folkmob evening of 15 October. The three
tracks that feature are - Draft Dodger Rag - The Islander - and The Dogger
Bank. There are further recordings to be found on YouTube itself -
just search for 'Norcsalordie'
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4
November 2008
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Beware
when surfing |
| It
has come to our attention that when you enter Norcsalordie into Google,
apart from the 150 or so genuine and interesting hits that come up -
almost entirely band-related because of our name - you will also get
results including the word 'rapidshare'. We recommend that you do
NOT click on these links as we have found them to be suspect.
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11
October 2008
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The
Crown Beer Festival |
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7
October 2008
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Norcsalordie
CD on Sale from Tesco Extra |
| We
have to say it seemed a bit unlikely when we found Tescos offering our CD
Longtails and Yellerbellies online - so we had to order one. As yet
nothing has turned up and the order has been put back twice. Have a
go and see if you have better luck than we have -
http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=881758&bci=7|CD
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12
September 2008
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NEW
CD - POST TO PILLAR |
| The
boys have been working on a new CD soon to be launched and this one will
be different. This time they have the benefit of a fully
professional studio and a selection of session musicians to bring more
depth to their music. For this cd they are recording their own
material and some of the songs they have penned stand alongside the best
of the standards for which they are better known. This album
represents a huge investment for two modest lads and their faith in their
own ability is fortunately matched by their talent.
The object of this CD is to
launch their career onto a new level and to get them noticed by the
establishment for the force that they are. All around the country
they have been nibbling into the folk consciousness and wherever they have
appeared they have received acclaim - and ruffled a few feathers along the
way. Now is the time for the folk world en masse to sit up and take
note that they have arrived and it will no longer be an excuse to say
"I've never heard of them" to do so will simply show that
you are not paying attention. The new kids on the block are here so
move over - they are coming in
Keep
watching this website for news of the Launch Date and how you can get a
copy of the new cd -
POST TO
PILLAR
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8
September 2008
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YouTube |
| A
new video has been added to YouTube. Taken by a fan at the recent
Broadstairs Folk Week it shows the boys at The Prince Albert performing
Bell Bottomed Trousers - here's
the link - Kindly titled "Best band in
Broadstairs 2008" (and who are we to argue!) let's hope that there is
more footage in the can just waiting to be added.
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17
August 2008
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Germany
+ Broadstairs 2008 pictures |
| 5
pictures from the Broadstairs Folk Week added to the Gallery
+ review
and 10 pictures from Germany
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6
August 2008
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Bring
on Broadstairs |
| Just
back from a cracking tour of Germany - four gigs in four nights plus an
impromptu set on a Rhine cruiser - very well received by the Germans,
Canadians, Americans, Australians, French, Irish - and those are just the
nationalities we know about. Back in England now with just three
days to gather ourselves together for the most delightful Festival in the
country - Broadstairs
Folk Week - eight gigs in seven days and we're looking forward to
every one of them.
This year we know the ropes
and we are really hoping for some good weather to set the seal on this
gem. Whether it's performing, busking on the prom, paddling in the
sea, checking out the rockpools, talking to like-minded people, listening
to our favourite music, eating fish and chips or just relaxing at the
campsite Broadstairs is the place to be. Hope to see and talk to as
many of you as possible
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J8
July 2008
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Fox
and Hounds - Monday 21st July |
| After
just a handful of floorspots Norcsalordie have been given an evening as
the main guests at the Fox and Hounds Folk Club at Romney Street near
...... well it's not really near anywhere actually. find a map of
north-west kent and draw a circle that goes through Shoreham, Otford,
Kemsing and West Kingsdown. Right in the centre you have the Fox and
Hounds - which just happens to be our Pub
of the Month for July.
Believe it or not - despite
having performed literally hundreds of gigs all round the country - this
is the first time Norcsalordie have appeared as the main act at a folk
club. This is a challenge to be relished and a great opportunity to
showcase their songwriting skills as well as to air some of the more
obscure songs they have made their own - but in true Norcsalordie style
fun and energy will be foremost in the set. A golden opportunity for
folk fans in the south to hear the boys in their last gig before leaving
on their German tour - one not to be missed
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