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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's on in Taunton this week: May 29-June 4, 2025
From a T20 cricket double-header to a big band performance of an Amy Winehouse album, there's plenty to enjoy in Taunton over the next week. A party with Stitch and a science show are also on the agenda. Somerset County Cricket Club is set for a historic double-header featuring both men's and women's teams. The matches, against Surrey, will take place on Friday, May 30, at the Cooper Associates County Ground. The newly professional Somerset women's team will make their debut in the T20 Women's Vitality Blast, beginning at 2.30pm. Following this, the men's team, who have faced Surrey on several past Finals Days, will play at 6.30pm. In a bid to draw younger audiences, the club is offering family tickets starting at £77. Group discounts are also available for purchases of over 10 tickets, applicable only for Category C seating. More details and ticket information are available at A full horn section and backing vocalists will recreate Amy Winehouse's Back to Black in Taunton this weekend. The Belgrave House Band will perform the album in its entirety at the Taunton Brewhouse on Friday, May 30. The band, which features musicians from Leeds' jazz scene, aims to honour the style of Winehouse's 2007 live band. Choreography for the show has been developed by Ruby Portus, who has studied Winehouse's stage presence and the 1960s girl groups that influenced the album. Vocalist Lydia Kotsirea, who previously performed on the Frank tour in 2019, will lead the performance. Tickets are available at Children can meet Stitch at a themed event in Taunton this week. The 90-minute party will take place at Premier Princess Parties on Friday, May 30, from 4pm. It includes a blue Stitch drink, disco, games, prizes, and photos with the character. Each child will receive a Hawaiian flower necklace and can take part in craft activities to make their own flower garland headdress. Temporary Lilo & Stitch tattoos will also be available. The event is limited to 16 tickets per session, priced at £15 per child, with adults attending for free. Tickets can be purchased at A high-voltage science adventure is coming to Taunton. Top Secret – The Magic of Science will be performed at Taunton Brewhouse on Saturday, May 31. The family-friendly show blends magic and science, promising a fast-paced and colourful experience. It features interactive experiments, magic tricks, and plenty of mess. Tickets are priced between £14 and £17, and can be purchased at Audiences can expect a mix of mystery and suspense throughout the 100-minute performance. The show is suitable for all ages and is described as "non-stop action-packed". The performance begins at 2.30pm.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Mod Club relaunching with help from Live Nation, Daniel Caesar
Daniel Caesar holds up his Juno award for R and B Soul Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards in Vancouver, Sunday, March, 25, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck TORONTO — Daniel Caesar has been enlisted to help bring back the Mod Club. Live Nation says the singer will help celebrate a rebrand of the popular Toronto music venue, which closed amid pandemic restrictions in 2020 and returned the next year as The Axis Club. The Mod Club Theatre launched in 2002, co-founded by '80s pop star Mark Holmes of the band Platinum Blonde to celebrate '60s-era UK rock and funk. It built a devoted following with dance parties and live acts, hosting early performances by artists including Amy Winehouse and The Weeknd, who made his live debut there in 2011. Caesar took the same stage for his own concert debut in 2016. Live Nation says Caesar will hit the stage June 14 for a show billed as 'an intimate, acoustic performance.' 'I'm really glad to be coming back to The Mod Club to play after all these years,' Caesar said Wednesday in a release. 'That place will always have a special place in my heart.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025. Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The 15 most wanted music DVDs according to Discogs
Well, how about that pile of DVDs just sitting next to the TV, collecting dust thanks to the advent of streaming services, or perhaps the lack of anything to watch them on with video game consoles now often going 'discless'? Yet, this format, once considered 'the future' of film and television viewing, is still seeing newer works released on disc. Often, these discs are misplaced in the wrong DVD case, or worse, have simply gone missing entirely. We've consulted Discogs once again to find out what music DVDs are currently the most wanted by users of the marketplace. Some of these were included in days when an 'extended edition' release contained both a CD and DVD, while others are standalone DVD releases offering live footage of celebrated performances or those all-important peaks behind the curtain into the lives of the musicians involved. This once again comes with a caveat, though: those who might have a copy of one of the 15 we've included should do their due diligence. Check the condition of their item and also the current market value on Discogs. The nature of music collecting is one that continually fluctuates. For instance, that Taylor Swift EP you owned that was worth hundreds might drop in value when a newer variant comes along – you have been warned. But what music DVD releases are people looking for? Read on to find out! 1 . Cannibal Corpse - The Wretched Spawn (CD + DVD-V, 2004, US) For fans of extreme metal, this CD/DVD release from death metal titans Cannibal Corpse is a highly prized item. It offers a brutal auditory and potentially visual experience, cementing its place as a collector's essential within the metal community. 🔎 3518 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 2 . Metallica & San Francisco Symphony - S&M2 (2xCD + DVD-V, 2020, US) The sequel to their ground-breaking S&M collaboration, this S&M2 release with a DVD is a powerful testament to Metallica's continued innovation and their unique orchestral fusion. It's a recent release that quickly climbed the 'want' list for its powerful visual and audio experience. 🔎 3501 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 3 . The Beatles - The Beatles (Box, Comp + CD, Enh, RM + DVD-V, 2009) Even decades later, The Beatles remain cultural giants. This comprehensive box set, including a DVD, is a vital acquisition for collectors seeking the ultimate experience of their seminal White Album era, with all its remastered glory and bonus visual content. 🔎 3552 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 4 . Amy Winehouse - At The BBC (CD + DVD-V, 2012, Europe) The raw talent of Amy Winehouse shines through in this collection of BBC performances. Her indelible impact on music means this DVD is consistently desired by fans eager to witness her unparalleled live vocal prowess and captivating stage presence. 🔎 3603 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicMusiciansFilmPeople
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Band started falling apart,' admits The Zutons star after Amy Winehouse cover
EXCLUSIVE: The Zutons had already been long established before Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson covered their hit Valerie, but lead singer Dave McCabe admits this was the start of their downfall The Zutons frontman, Dave McCabe has revealed the band started "falling apart" after Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson's cover of their hit, Valerie. The Liverpool-based band formed in 2002 and went on to achieve chart success following their debut album, Who Killed... The Zutons in 2004. But their second record, Tired of Hanging Around, spawned hits including Why Won't You Give Me Your Love? and the classic track, Valerie, which saw them land two spots inside the official UK Top Ten. But just one year after the release of Valerie, the course of The Zutons changed forever. Legendary DJ, producer and songwriter Mark Ronson teamed up with his pal Amy Winehouse, who was a fan of the track, to re-record a cover version of the song. However, the record almost never took off as Mark was initially hesitant as to whether it would work for Amy. "I loved it," he said. The cover went on to chart at Number Two and spent 19 weeks in the Top 20. Now, in an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Dave has opened up about his reaction to the cover. "It was really good, but I didn't realise at the time, you don't sit there and think 'This is going to be huge', at the time, we'd already had a huge hit with it, we'd sold over 200,000 singles which is a lot. "But when that [cover] started getting traction and going big, the band kind of started falling apart – and it wasn't because of that. You'd look at that and be like 'God, you've got to write another one of these,' you can't force anything like that. I think it all happened at a cushy moment because we were falling out as a group, and then that went big and it kind of buried us. "I think being on a major label, the pressure does get to you, you don't realise it." Reflecting on the cover, he said it was "good" but had no idea it would take off so quickly. "I didn't realise, no one did, that she was going to die. When she did, it was kind of immortalised even more. "I don't even see it, is it our song anymore? It's this other thing now." Amy tragically died just four years after the release of Valerie, aged 27. It was confirmed that the singer who was found unresponsive at her home in Camden, north London, died from alcohol poisoning. Dave recalled walking past pubs and hearing women singing the track on karaoke. "It makes me feel warm and smile, because I wrote that," he proudly explained. He added: "It's just taken a life of it's own and I'm forever grateful. It's an honour that someone discovered it and did a really good job on it. Our version is pretty f***ing good but the fact she took it even further speaks volumes about her talent." Last year, the band released their first studio album, The Big Decider, in 16 years. "We had to do a lot more work," he said of the record, having released it independently away from a major label. He also revealed that the release was very different to previous records as artists now tour the record before its release. "It felt rushed out," he said but adding: "When I look at everyone else in a band doing that, you gig to promote your album, sell it on the spot when the tour finishes and maybe later on in the year, you go on tour. The tours and gigs later on in the year were a bit more rewarding in terms of new music." Despite this, he admits releasing the record and hitting the road was "fun". "It's not just plugging in, playing songs, you have to become this persona or sell yourself, and I find that difficult," he commented. But he admits the release was "stressful" at some points, as those around the band had to work harder. "It's nice to have the power to do what you want," he said of releasing music independently. However, while it was "nice" to have a major label plugging cash into previous albums and marketing campaigns, which he missed, working independently showed a more "realistic ballpark" for the band. The record was produced by none other than Nile Rodgers, Liam Broudie and former drummer Sean Payne and landed at Number Seven on the Official UK Charts, and topped the UK Independent Albums Chart. "There were lots of ups to all of it," Dave said, adding: "I'm glad it happened and I'm glad we're back out there. "I find it's a lot faster now. If you put a song out that isn't the next Valerie, I think it's ok. People listen to your songs as they are. The pressure is off in that sense. The people who come to your gigs are loyal fans because we didn't put anything out for 15 years. I feel lucky and grateful that we get to do these types of things, and we're still functioning as a band." This weekend, the band will perform alongside Richard Ashcroft, who has also released his first single since 2018, Lover, at SMR 25 at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. "I'm excited to be playing with Richard Ashcroft," Dave gushed. He added: "You just forget how many tunes he's got. The first band I ever went to see was the Smashing Pumpkins in 1993, I went with my mates, I was 11. The first band I saw were The Verve supporting them. "It's taken me 32 years to finally get on the same stage but here I am and it's exciting. They came out in glittery tops with long hair – A Storm in Heaven, that's the album they were playing. I've got fond memories. When he played all his songs at his show, you don't realise, they're all solid. There's a massive nostalgia thing going on." The band haven't performed together for some time and Dave admits he hopes there's nerves amongst them. "It's very rare that there isn't nerves, excitement is good," he said, adding: "Even anxiety can be good before you go on. It's a release when you go on because you're finally doing it. "I think when you're going on and you're yawning, it's never a good sign. Naturally, that's what can happen but it hasn't happened to me for quite a long time. We always come off stage and think, 'Why were we yawning before that?' Nerves are essentially, I think, you've got to use them to your advantage." Dave revealed that nerves provide a different energy for a show. But he admits that artists can find themselves being "selfish" due to crowds watching them rather than heading to the bar. Joining the line-up are the likes of Sigala, Bob Vylan and The Futureheads. SMR 25 kicks off today at The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage at 3pm and continues through til Sunday. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and See Tickets.
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The 15 most wanted music DVDs according to Discogs
Well, how about that pile of DVDs just sitting next to the TV, collecting dust thanks to the advent of streaming services, or perhaps the lack of anything to watch them on with video game consoles now often going 'discless'? Yet, this format, once considered 'the future' of film and television viewing, is still seeing newer works released on disc. Often, these discs are misplaced in the wrong DVD case, or worse, have simply gone missing entirely. We've consulted Discogs once again to find out what music DVDs are currently the most wanted by users of the marketplace. Some of these were included in days when an 'extended edition' release contained both a CD and DVD, while others are standalone DVD releases offering live footage of celebrated performances or those all-important peaks behind the curtain into the lives of the musicians involved. This once again comes with a caveat, though: those who might have a copy of one of the 15 we've included should do their due diligence. Check the condition of their item and also the current market value on Discogs. The nature of music collecting is one that continually fluctuates. For instance, that Taylor Swift EP you owned that was worth hundreds might drop in value when a newer variant comes along – you have been warned. But what music DVD releases are people looking for? Read on to find out! 1 . Cannibal Corpse - The Wretched Spawn (CD + DVD-V, 2004, US) For fans of extreme metal, this CD/DVD release from death metal titans Cannibal Corpse is a highly prized item. It offers a brutal auditory and potentially visual experience, cementing its place as a collector's essential within the metal community. 🔎 3518 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 2 . Metallica & San Francisco Symphony - S&M2 (2xCD + DVD-V, 2020, US) The sequel to their ground-breaking S&M collaboration, this S&M2 release with a DVD is a powerful testament to Metallica's continued innovation and their unique orchestral fusion. It's a recent release that quickly climbed the 'want' list for its powerful visual and audio experience. 🔎 3501 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 3 . The Beatles - The Beatles (Box, Comp + CD, Enh, RM + DVD-V, 2009) Even decades later, The Beatles remain cultural giants. This comprehensive box set, including a DVD, is a vital acquisition for collectors seeking the ultimate experience of their seminal White Album era, with all its remastered glory and bonus visual content. 🔎 3552 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales 4 . Amy Winehouse - At The BBC (CD + DVD-V, 2012, Europe) The raw talent of Amy Winehouse shines through in this collection of BBC performances. Her indelible impact on music means this DVD is consistently desired by fans eager to witness her unparalleled live vocal prowess and captivating stage presence. 🔎 3603 wants | Getty Images/Discogs Photo Sales Related topics: BoostMusicMusiciansFilmPeople
