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On the 16th September, the British Music Experience and American Express will be hosting a very special intimate evening of events with FREEBASS.
FREEBASS is a new project which brings together two legends of the Manchester music scene Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Gary 'Mani' Mounfield (The Stone Roses/Primal Scream) with vocalist Gary Briggs (Haven/Strays). On the eve of their long awaited debut album, 'It's a beautiful life', the band will be hosting a unique bass guitar workshop for just 10 lucky guests, before taking part in a Master Class and Q&A and a full live show. Spaces for this event are strictly limited so you'll have to hurry.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to get close to a band with a unique history.

Freebass' debut EP, Two Worlds Collide, and the Arthur Baker remixes maxi single are available now.

Purchase at iTunes

Track List

1. Brand New

NY1 / New York City
To get ready for the U.S. Open, 24 Hour Service Station distributed string quartet Brooklyn Rider is tightening its strings. The quartet will be performing at the U.S. Open in Queens in September. Violinist Johnny Gandelsman says they’re already working on their set.
"We play music from all over the world and the U.S. Open is such a representation of that. We might think of a set that kind of represents us and the U.S. Open together. We might play some Swiss music for Roger [Federer]," says Gandelsman.
While Roger Federer may need some help with his game, these musicians have played together for years and play like champions. They’ve just released their new album called "Dominant Curve." It takes on Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor plus several new compositions.

24 Hour Service Station is thrilled to announce a worldwide distribution deal with Peter Hook’s new record label, Haçienda Records UK. Hook, the legendary bassist & founding member of New Order & Joy Division, is operating the label out of Strawberry Studios in Manchester, England. Modeled on the same principals & integrity as Hook’s former label, the Tony Wilson headed Factory Records, Haçienda Records UK allows for future Hook projects as well as music from new artists to be developed, released & distributed easily.

The First Fruit of this partnership is the long awaited & often rumored FreeBass - Two Worlds Collide EP. Featuring three of Manchester's bass guitar legends; Peter Hook (Joy Division / New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths) & Gary "Mani" Mounfield (The Stone Roses), FreeBass had a long gestation process. The right lead singer was hard to pick, so they asked their famous friends to contribute with Tim Burgess (Charlatans UK), Pete Wylie (The Mighty Wah!) & Howard Marks (Mr Nice) responding to the call.

FREEBASS - "You Don't Know This About Me"

 

The long awaited debut full live show from the Manc-union of rock star Bassists playing their first hometown gig in their own city...

MANCHESTER !!!

Featuring:

PETER HOOK (NewOrder)
GARY 'MANI' MOUNFIELD (The Stone Roses)
ANDY ROURKE (The Smiths)
GARY BRIGGS (Haven)

THE FACTORY (yes, THAT Factory)

WEDNESDAY 02 JUNE 2010
8pm-10:30pm
ADV £12.50

Includes Aftershow Party until 4am with DJ Set from BEZ

http//:www.factorymanchester.com
http//:www.freebassuk.com

24 Hour Service Station distributed artist Brooklyn Rider reached a special goal today when their album Dominant Curve topped the Amazon sales charts for Classical Music. Their album was Number 1 on the Chamber Music chart, and Number 3 on the overall Classical chart. The quartet is currently on tour in Southeast Asia with Yo-Yo Ma, and recently performed a feature showcase for NPR at SXSW in Austin, TX. Congratulations to their label In A Circle Records and members Johnny Gandelsman, Colin Jacobsen, Eric Jacobsen & Nicholas Cords.

"This smart string quartet is, at heart, a rock band string quartet... The players present four strong, feisty voices but of like mind. They play off one another. Every phrase, every rhythmic impulse is meant to get your attention." - LA Times

 

Tanya Donelly, vocalist for indie legends Throwing Muses, Belly & The Breeders contributes her voice to the A-Side of this EP, while Django Haskins of NC band The Old Ceremony sings the B-side. Includes remixes from author Rick Moody (The Ice Storm / Garden State), Berlin-based producer/musician Mount Sims & Pharmatronik. POCKET, aka Richard Jankovich, fronted electro pop group Burnside Project. His latest project is a series of singles with A-Sides featuring a "Dream List" of legendary vocalists to collaborate with. Each EP includes mixes or versions by producers from across the spectrum of music, such as Styrofoam, Justus Köhncke & GD Luxxe.

Available April 6th on iTunes, eMusic, Amazon & all other digital outlets

TRACK LISTING:
1.  Jars Of Fireflies (featuring Tanya Donelly)
2.  Sleep When You Are Dead (featuring Django Haskins)
3.  Jars Of Fireflies (Mount Sims Remix)
4.  Jars Of Fireflies (Rick Moody Remix)
5.  Jars Of Fireflies (Pharmatronik Remix)

“Mastermind Pocket (aka Richard Jankovich) readies a series of collaborative releases with an impressive guest list!” 
-Pitchfork Media

   "Jars Of Fireflies" - POCKET feat. Tanya Donelly of Belly  by  24 Hour Service Station