From: The Halo [thehalobar_at_yahoo_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 17 December 2008 23:21
Subject: WHAT'S ON _at_ The Halo

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317 Battersea Pk Rd
London SW11 4LT
020 7801 8683
 
 
 

Main Bar 

Stage 
 
 
 
DECEMBER
 
18th ITALIX
The launch of a new, weekly night featuring guitarist Dave Ital (see right)
 
20th SOUL ASSEMBLY
Pure SOUL! 
A quality line up, DON'T MISS! (see right)
 
23rd ...ON STAGE
ANGELINA - Singer-pianist hailing from Moscow but raised in London is a self proclaimed proud 'refugee' in love with Soul Music, inspired by her cultural roots and LDN Town upbringing. Winning her first singing competition at just 11, Angelina turned to songwriting as a way of expressing her love, pain, loneliness, identity and feelings. Coming in her own invented outfit reminiscent of 70s black soul, gypsy diva and youth today - Angelina started her own revolution for the 'unrecognised, multicultural youth' of today. MySpace and YouTube audiences growing, memorable live shows, captivating vocals, own produced and written EP later, Angelina caught attention of Askia Fountain, US based music manager. After discovering her music online, he fled her to Atlanta - home to many R&B stars such as TLC, Ciara and Monica. Many comparisons flying with 'British Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse on the piano', Angelina worked with producers including Chuck Harmony (Mary J Blige) and HeavyWeights (Ne Yo). - LISA THEUNISSEN - (pronounced 'Tennyson') is a South African born singer-songwriter, and made the UK her home ten years ago. Over this time Lisa has honed her songwriting skills and developed her stagecraft; performing at a number of well-known venues on the London and South East England circuit, making a name for herself and gaining the respect within the music industry and from musicians and songwriters along the way. - MARK BUCK is now joined by top notch drummer Justin Hildreth and bass supremo Derrick McIntyre. The band played support to Robben Ford on their first outing to rave reviews. Bernard Purdie veteran drummer for Dizzie Gillespie, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Miles Davis, burst into the dressing room to say how great he thought the show was. Derrick can also be heard on the Jamiroquai album Dynamite and tours with Roy Ayers and Justin has toured with Joan Armatrading and many others. Mark has played support for Bo Diddley at the Forum in London, Eric Burdon and the Animals at the Jazz Cafe London and KT Tunstall at the Garage, The Fabulous Thunderbirds at the Mean Fiddler ("Mark you really funk," they said). Also not forgetting John Hammond, Jose Feliciano at the Forum London. Scotty Moore, Kelly Jo Phelps, Charlie Musselwhite. Most recently he has opened for Los Lobos on 15th and 16th of August this year, and Allen Toussaint, Ike Turner, and The Zombies, with Colin Blundstone and Rod Argent. - SIMON HARRIS  - As a lyricist Simon has a unique gift for delivering an uncompromising message through the medium of the pop song, with "Going Round The World" he hints at the environmental issues surrounding our dark love affair with international air travel, yet he sets this message over a beautifully layered Jazz / Bossanova backing track. There are a host of notable collaborations here which give this recording a true 'family vibe', among them are Simon's father Michael Harris (Philharmonia Orchestra) contributes clarinet, long time friend Pat West (who taught Simon to play the guitar) who played most of the guitar parts and all of the drums, Joe Broughton (Albion Band) on the mandolin, Quentin Collins (Roy Ayers) on trumpet and Laura Douglas (Black Voices) on Rhodes piano. This is just a small selection from the large army of friends and family who gave their time and talent to this album.
- TOM GAMBLE - the 2nd time round _at_ The Halo: the outstanding acoustic fingerstyle/classical/jazz guitarist and student at TWBS. Here a shortlist of his accomplishments:
- Guitarist in orchestra pit for "Super" at The Compass Theatre, Ickenham
- Played at "Tommy Emmanuel Fest" three years in a row
- Singer in "Carmina Burana" performed at Eton College
- Played in Beijing at The International Teachers Conferance
- Member of The Windsor Classical Guitar Ensemble
- Winner of Berkshire Young Composer of the Year 2005
- Performed at The Jazz Music for Youth festival in Birmingham
- Member of TWBS Orchestra, Jazz band and Big band
- Various solo performances (too many to list) 
 
29thVINCE FREEMAN
& guests
Double INDY award
winner plays a rare gig for
us in London.  Two great acts
support. 
 
30th ...ON STAGE
CANCELLED, this week
only!
 
31st THE HALO
NEW YEAR's EVE PARTY
 
 
JANUARY
 
6th ...ON STAGE
artists of the night:
Jenny Lindfors
Sam Bleazard
 
10th 
LENEA HERU & GUESTS
 
11th DESI VALENTINE
 
13th ...ON STAGE
artists of the night:
Byron Johnston
Emma Langwith
Lisbee Stainton
& Jasmine Scott Neal
Louise Latham
Shane Sweeney
 
20th ...ON STAGE
artists of the night:
Bob Malone
Chris Townsend
Karen Nash
Melissa Ciaramella
Simon Clothier
 
27th  ...ON STAGE
artists of the night:
Marwood
Des
Nick Harris
Nick Tate
 

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WE ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS OF A HIGH STANDARD.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PERFORMING WITH US, PLEASE CONTACT
 
 
PLEASE INCLUDE BIOG AND ACCOMPANYING MP3's OR WEB DETAILS. THANK YOU!
 
 

 


is available for

  • EP/album launches
  • private parties
  • film screenings
  • live music events

For further enquiries, please contact

Tel.: 020 7801 8683
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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OK... let's get FUNKY!!
 
If you want a PARTY then look no further.
The combined talents of this amazing line up haue played with the like of...
 
Dauid Bowie, Lighthouse Family, Joss Stone, Chaka Khan, Womack and Womack, Incognito, Black Eyed Peas, Mica Paris, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Katie Melua...
the list is endless (read the hair!)
 
The BEST Xmas Saturday night in London...
REALLY!
 

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ANOTHER OF OUR EXTRAORDINARY
ACOUSTIC NIGHTS!
 
COMING UP NEXT TUESDAY...


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The excellent Vince Freeman plays a rare
London gig on the 29th December!
 
Join us and this multi award winning artist
plus special guests
Nick Hall and Lisa Theunissen
...a great present for the New Year!!
 
 
 
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SATURDAY
17th January
8pm
£18 
 
WISE GUYS 
 
SOLD OUT!
 
 
 
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Main Bar
INDY Music Awards 2008
'PRS Best Bar of the Year'
 

On Friday 25th April, hundreds of independent

music industry and media companies attended
the Gala Awards Ceremony of the second
INDY 
Music Awards
 
 
Finalists and winners of 20 awards were officially
announced with The Halo scooping the coveted
PRS award, this being strongly contended by over
600 venues across the UK.

 

The Halo enjoyed a double victory on the evening with female vocalist Vimala (nominated by The Halo) being awarded with Best Soul/Funk/Jazz Act at this Gala Event.
 

    "The INDY Music Awards have truly stamped their authority on the UK music scene and deserve all the credits attributed to them. Well done guys..."
 
The Halo
                           
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