Lily Allen - Live In Germany 2009

This is Lily Allen during the summer performing live at the Hurricane Festival, Eichenring; Scheessel, Germany back on the 21st June 2009.

Despite all the media hype, tabloid press nonsense, and record company issues, Lily remains a very talented artist and live performer.

I was surprised at how much 'stuff' has been written about her, however the wiki entry on her seems to be quite factual rather than a shrine for fans, and gives a reasonably good background. For me it's the music that counts and with some very very talented musicians this is one great concert performance.

Source: FM Radio Broadcast (Germany).

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@256kbps

Genre: Pop, Pop Rock, Ska, Electro Pop.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

01 – Everyone’s At It
02 – I Could Say
03 – Oh My God
04 – LDN
05 – Back To The Start
06 – He Wasn’t There
07 – Littlest Things
08 – 22
09 – Smile
10 – The Fear
11 – Womanizer
12 – F You
13 – Not Fair

Links: Official Site HERE. Wikipedia HERE.

Comments: In September 2009 Lily Allen saying she sees no way she could ever make a profit making new records announced she has "no plans" to make another album and is not renewing her record contract. She also announced she is considering a career in acting. Time will tell Lily is still touring and adding dates, her popularity continues. It is a sober reminder of the thin line sites such as Beehive Candy walk which is why we promote new music and only share unreleased material now, and urge our visitors to buy the artists material.

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Buy: Mp3's at amazon.co.uk Lily Allen

Ian Hunter - Austin, Texas 2005

With the Mott The Hoople reunion gigs taking place this weekend in London, the first time in 35 years that the band have played together, I thought it would be good to hear some more from their front man Ian Hunter whose solo career has kept him in touch with us in the passing time.

During that time Ian has released some excellent solo material and continues to occasionally tour.

Performing live on the free Town Lake Stage located at Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas, back in March 2005 during the SXSW festival, this is Ian Hunter performing a mixture of solo and classic Mott The Hoople material along with an excellent band.

Source: XM Radio Broadcast

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3 @256kbps

Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

1. Rest In Peace
2. Lounge Lizard
3. Once Bitten Twice Shy
4. I Wish I Was Your Mother
5. Knees Of My Heart
6. Wash Us Away
7. 23A Swan Hill
8. Michael Picasso
9. The Truth, The Whole Truth ...
10. Rollerball
11. Roll Away The Stone
12. Saturday Gigs
13. All The Young Dudes

Links: Ian Hunter official site HERE. Mott The Hoople reunion concert HERE.

Comments: The 1st October 2009 show by Mott The Hoople has been recorded for sale as a three CD set, check out the reunion link above for more details.

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Buy: Mp3's at amazon.co.uk Ian Hunter

Beehive Recommends - Hollands

Hollands are from New York and have a new EP out on the 13th October called 'Mother'.

They are a mixture of rock'n'roll, strings, pounding drums, driving guitar, but add into all of that some cello, violin and some softer moments and you have Hollands.

This band have my attention and the individual members have some very strong backgrounds in the music business, however for once no name dropping, just a strong emphasis on checking them out.

I personally reckon we will be hearing more about these folk in the coming months.

Listen:
'Air Conditioned Heart'



MP3: HERE.
Website: MySpace. Official.

As mentioned the EP Mother is out on the 13th so keep an eye on their website for more details and enjoy!

Beehive Recommends - Secondstar

Secondstar is Liam Carey and a few other fine musicians.

With a new EP out called 'Teeth' which is best described as a mixture of alt-folk-rock with guitar, banjo, layered vocals, drums, cello and whistling and with bunches of harmonies.

Secondstar are in my opinion worth checking out if the above description gains your attention.

The band live in Brooklyn, New York, and a follow-up EP called 'Feets' should be out in a few weeks.

Listen:
'Great Machine'



MP3: HERE.
Website: MySpace

You can find out more about Secondstar at their MySpace site along with details of getting hold of a copy of 'Teeth', and of course stream a few more songs there.