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JonnoPromotions is a music event creation specialist and promoter based on the Isle of Man. We aim to bring quality music to the Island and to assist local bands in getting exposure outside the Isle of Man.

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Kit Holmes & Truman Falls gig featured on R2 website


http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=70

GuitarFest featured on R2 "Rock'N'Reel" Magazine homepage


http://www.rock-n-reel.co.uk/news.cfm?id=71

GuitarFest Tickets on sale now!

Tickets are now on sale for the IOM & MGP GuitarFest 2009.

GuitarFest 2009 features internationally acclaimed guitarists Gordon Giltrap, Pierre Bensusan, Gary Ryan, Rod Clements and Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew. Visiting support acts for the weekend are Michael Berk, Pete Smith and Roger Inniss and Amrit Sond.

Thursday September 3, 2009
Blues/Rock night featuring Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew and local support from Walter Ego.
More on www.myspace.com/angelopalladinoband - www.myspace.com/walteregomusic.
Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £10.

Friday September 4, 2009
Modern Classical Guitar Recital by Gary Ryan, with support act Pete Smith and Roger Inniss (Jazz/Folk/Roots).
More on www.garyryan.co.uk - www.petesmithguitarist.com - www.rogerinniss.com.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £14.

Saturday September 5, 2009
A night of World, Folk and Contemporary acoustic guitar music from GuitarFest co-headliners Pierre Bensusan (Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best World Musician” 2008) and Gordon Giltrap (playing separately) with support from Michael Berk – solo instrumentalist. More on www.myspace.com/pierrebensusan - www.myspace.com/gordongiltrap - www.myspace.com/michaelberkacoustic.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man. Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm. Full price ticket £18.

Sunday September 6, 2009
A night of acoustic and slide guitar from Rod Clements with support from world music guitarist Amrit Sond.
More on www.myspace.com/rodclements - www.myspace.com/amritsondguitarist.
Venue: Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, Isle of Man. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. Full price ticket £13.

Concessions are available for students (including children), forces/reserves, senior citizens, CFCs (cared for & carers). Motorcycle club members (Manx MCC, Vintage MCC, etc.), MGP and TT marshals, MGP riders and teams (on presentation of valid ID at the Welcome Centre or box office) will all qualify for concessionary prices.

There is also a “12 for 10” (12 tickets for the price of 10) group booking deal available (for each individual concert).

Tickets are available online from www.villagaiety.com for the Gaiety Theatre concerts only.

Concession, Festival, Family and Centenary Centre tickets are only available by calling the ticket hotline on 01624 694555 or in person at the Welcome Centre, Sea Terminal Building, Douglas or the Villa Marina & Gaiety Box offices.

IOM & MGP GuitarFest is brought to you by JonnoPromotions with support from the IOM Arts Council and Visit Isle of Man and in association with Manx Radio & MR+

The Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage - IOM & MGP GuitarFest 3/4/5 September 2009

The Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage is an innovation at GuitarFest 2009.

Thanks to the generous support of Manx Telecom, the Acoustic Stage will be a forum for local acoustic guitarists (comprising all styles of guitar playing) and visiting support acts to entertain the Manx public free of charge in the newly opened Villa Marina Arcade – further details are below

The Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage will take place in the Villa Arcade on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons of GuitarFest. There will be 30 minute slots available for local acoustic/electro acoustic guitar players (25 minute set, 5 minute turnaround).

It is expected that Friday afternoon’s slots will be filled by young guitarists recommended by local music teachers.

The Saturday and Sunday afternoon will be a combination of local guitarists/guitar acts selected by JonnoPromotions and recommendations. This is also an opportunity for local guitar players to put themselves forward for consideration.

Approximate schedule is below (timings may be subject to change).

Friday from 12 noon to 5pm slots for up to 10 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Amrit Sond.

Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm slots for up to 10 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Pete Smith & Roger Inniss.

Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm slots for up to 8 local guitarists, followed by a 45 minute set from Michael Berk.

Contact Jonno on acousticstage@manx.net if you are interested in performing on the Manx Telecom Acoustic Stage at GuitarFest 2009!!!

Jerry Donahue of The Gathering to host guitar workshop while on the Isle of Man

John Gregory's article in today's Manx Independent.

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Top-guitar-player-Jerry-to.5403435.jp

Check out Jerry ... either on Saturday night at the Gaiety Theatre as part of The Gathering Legends of Folk Rock or Sunday lunchtime at the workshop ... or, ideally, both ...

:-)

Jerry Donahue of The Gathering to host guitar workshop while on the Isle of Man

Jerry Donahue at Peter Norris Music, Finch Road, Douglas - Sunday 28th June at 12 noon.

Jerry is a world famous country/folk/rock player who is a member of the Hellecaster trio and is known as the King of Single and Double String Bending (he's also a really nice guy!).

He will be playing his Peavey Omniac JD signature series Electric Guitar, demsonstrating his string techniques and talking about his gigging life on both sides of the Atlantic.

As this event is being supported by Peavey and by Peter Norris Music there is no admission charge

So come along a week on Sunday for a great time with a truly great Guitarist!

BIOGRAPHY

From his early days in such bands as Fotheringay and Fairport Convention, to notable performances and/or recordings with Gerry Rafferty, Robert Plant, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Hallyday, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Chris Rea, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Hank Marvin, Roy Orbison, Nancy Griffith, The Yardbirds, and The Hellecasters, Jerry epitomizes the consummate guitarists' guitarist.

The son of the late 1940s/50s Big Band leader Sam Donahue and TV and film actress, Patricia Donahue, brother of the late Marc Donahue, and father of singer/ songwriter Kristina Donahue, Jerry has combined the Celtic folk music of his adopted home in the UK with his American rock, blues and country roots to arrive at his own, unique, unmistakable style.

Matt Pegg to play bass for the Gathering on Saturday 27th June 2009

Matt Pegg is the son of Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull bass guitar player Dave Pegg.

He is an experienced bass player and has been known to stand in for his father on Jethro Tull tours. He has recorded with Francis Dunnery, Ian Brown and Chris Difford.

He appeared on Dunnery's "Man" album in 2001, and toured with him on his Hometown tour.

Since 1993, Matt has been a member of the group Procol Harum; touring with them regularly and appearing on their "The Well's on Fire" album and "Live at the Union Chapel" DVD.

Sadly, Rick Kemp of Steeleye Span is not able to perform with The Gathering on this occasion due to illness. However, Matt is a top-class bassist and has played with The Gathering on numerous occasions.

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Big-names-in-folk-rock.5379456.jp

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STEVE GIBBONS GIGS

URGENT PRESS RELEASE

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JonnoPromotions is pleased to announce a special 20% discount to all TT & MGP Marshals, Riders & Team Members who wish to attend any of the following Steve Gibbons’ gigs – on a first-come, first-served basis ... full price ticket are £15 ... special price of £12 which is a 20% discount to face value.

If you haven’t yet bought your ticket – turn up on the door show your Marshals ID card or Racing Team or Riders’ Pit Pass and you’ll get the discount!

If you have already bought your ticket ... bring it with you, show your Marshals/Team/Riders ID and Jonno will refund the difference.

PLEASE NOTE, DISCOUNT ONLY AVAILABLE FROM JONNOPROMOTIONS ON THE DOOR.

This applies to the following gigs:

The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel – TONIGHT – doors 7.00pm – show 8pm approx ... FULLY SEATED GIG (should be finished in time for last bus to Douglas);

Paramount City, Douglas – Sunday night – doors 8pm – show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) [originally scheduled at South Douglas Old Friends] – limited seating;

Falcon’s Nest Hotel, Port Erin – Monday night – doors 7pm - show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) – limited seating;

The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel – Wednesday night – doors 7.00pm – show 8pm approx ... FULLY SEATED GIG (should be finished in time for last bus to Douglas); and

Freemasons’ Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas – Thursday night – doors 7pm - show 9pm approx (music ‘til midnight) [originally scheduled at South Douglas Old Friends] – limited seating

Brought to you in association with Manx Radio TT ...

Hard copy tickets for Douglas gigs from Peter Norris Music, for Peel from Celtic Gold, for Port Erin from the Falcon’s Nest reception. E-Tickets still available from http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp

ENDS

Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 - Change of Venue

Thursday 11th June

Event being held at Freemasons' Hall Douglas and not - as advertised - at South Douglas Old Friends Club.

Apologies for any inconvenience ...

Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 - Change of Venue

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

On Tuesday afternoon, JonnoPromotions received information that the licence applications by the South Douglas Old Friends Association relating to the long anticipated Steve Gibbons Band TT Tour 2009 events scheduled to take place on Thursday 4th, Sunday 7th and Thursday 11th June, had been rejected by the latest licensing hearing.

After discussions with the Douglas Police Alcohol Unit and the management of the Old Friends, it was decided that a “dry” venue was the only option and it was agreed that this would not be appropriate for these events.

So with grateful thanks to the Sefton Group, and Steve Harding, the manager, the two concerts scheduled for Thursday 4th and Sunday 7th of June have been relocated to Paramount City, located at the far end of Queens Promenade.

Paramount’s management is sensitive to the audience for this event and have kindly agreed to make some extra seating available in the venue. They will be selling bitter and stout (in bottles and cans) in addition to their normal range of draft and bottled lagers, spirits and soft drinks.

Doors will open at 8pm and the gig will start at 9pm. Last orders will be at 00.30 and the venue will close at 01.00. All tickets for the Old Friends gigs will be honoured on the door at Paramount. Refunds will be available if required.

Jonathan “Jonno” Gollow of JonnoPromotions, who is promoting this event in association with Sure Radio TT, regrets any inconvenience caused to SGB fans and hopes all ticketholders will come down to the newly refurbished and redecorated Paramount City and enjoy the event. “The situation was completely outside my control as this was caused by a technical issue relating to the licence at the Old Friends Club” he noted “but, thanks to Steve Harding at Paramount City, all is not lost and all of us Steve Gibbons fans can enjoy an excellent gig, albeit at a slightly different venue than the one we were planning!”

At present a venue has not been finalised for the gig on Thursday 11th June but it is expected that another venue in Douglas will host the final concert of Steve’s mammoth Up Close and Personal TT Tour 2009.

Christine Collister visits the Isle of Man

Christine Collister, the highly respected singer, plays an intimate opening night of a UK tour at the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin on Sunday 14th June with support from Rob Cross.

This will be a very special show and is being recorded by Stereoscout Records.

Tickets ONLY from EAC 835858

Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm, Bar facilities available.

For more info go to http://www.triskelpromo.com and http://www.christinecollister.com

LINK FOR STEVE GIBBONS ONLINE TICKETS

On sale on-line from those lovely people at eTickets.im ...

http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp

Also hard copy available from
Peter Norris Music for Douglas gigs
Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception for Port Erin gigs and
Celtic Gold in Peel for the Peel gigs

See you all there!!!

A JonnoPromotions event brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT!

The Gathering - Legends of Folk Rock (update)

Due to illness, we're sad to report that Rick Kemp will not be performing with The Gathering when they visit the Isle of Man on June 27 (at the Gaiety Theatre). However, Matt Pegg (son of Dave Pegg - Fairport, Jethro Tull & Dylan Project etc.) will be coming to play bass with The Gathering! Matt plays with Procol Harum & also occasionally with Tull ... http://www.myspace.com/mattpeggonthebass

The Gathering - Legends of Folk Rock

Saturday 27th June, 2009 - Gaiety Theatre - tickets are on sale now from http://www.villagaiety.com, the hotline on 01624 694555 and in person from the Welcome Centre - the "early bird" ticket deal is still available until the end of May. (£20 and concessions £16).

Steve Gibbons Band Tickets

On sale on-line from those lovely people at eTickets.im ...

http://www.etickets.im/jonnopromotions.asp

Also hard copy available from
Peter Norris Music for Douglas gigs
Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception for Port Erin gigs and
Celtic Gold in Peel for the Peel gigs

See you all there!!!

A JonnoPromotions event brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT!

Steve Gibbons Band Tickets

Steve Gibbons returns to the Isle of Man for his first TT tour since 2005 with the full Band comprising Phil Bond on Keyboards, John Caswell on Bass, Howard Gregory on Guitar and Howard Smith on Drums.

This is the “SGB” that played at the Peel Bay Festival in 2007. Steve and the Band are playing a series of intimate gigs in smaller venues around the Island.

Tickets for all gigs are priced at £15-00 (and seating is available at all venues).

The Steve Gibbons Band – making your TT “complete” ... up close and personal!

Thursday June 4, Sunday June 7 and Thursday June 11 at The South Douglas Old Friends Association in Douglas (doors 7pm, show starts 9pm);

Friday June 5 and Monday June 8 at the Trustrums Suite at the Falcon’s Nest Hotel in Port Erin - (doors 7pm, show starts 9pm); and

Saturday June 6 and Wednesday June 10 at the Centenary Centre in Peel (doors 7.30pm, show starts 8pm).

Tickets are on sale for Douglas gigs at Peter Norris Music, for Port Erin gigs from the Falcon's Nest Hotel Reception and will shortly be on sale from Celtic Gold for the Peel gigs.

Apologies for the slight delay in availability of online sales. We will send another news alert when online sales are available.

Brought to you in association with Sure Radio TT

Big Wheel Blues Festival May 2 & 3

What a fantastic weekend ... all different flavours of the Blues in Laxey!

http://www.bigwheelblues.com

Read Liz Corlett's article here ...

http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=16548

Big Wheel Blues Festival May 2 & 3

www.bigwheelblues.com

Come on down to the Big Wheel Blues Festival at the Laxey Pavilion, Laxey Glen Gardens. Next Saturday and Sunday.
Local bands and family fun from 1pm - 5pm (Free of Charge).

Tickets at £16.50 per evening are still available for the main event from www.bigwheelblues.com and from Peter Norris Music, Ramsey Music Supplies & Shakti Man Ramsey.

More details on an earlier news posting!

Mike Galvin Guitar Workshop

As part of the Yn Chruinnaght Festival, a fantastic guitarist, Mike Galvin, will be playing with the Nuala Kennedy Band on the Isle of Man.

Mike is an extremely innovative musician and while on the Island he will be giving a workshop on Saturday 18 July.

Full details to follow ... watch this space!

Event Added: Rod Clements with support from Amrit Sond (IOM & MGP GuitarFest)

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Rod Clements with support from Amrit Sond will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Sunday 06th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information

Event Added: Pierre Bensusan, Gordon Giltrap & Michael Berk (IOM & MGP GuitarFest)

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Pierre Bensusan, Gordon Giltrap & Michael Berk will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Saturday 05th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information

Event Added: Gary Ryan with support from Pete Smith & Roger Inniss (IOM & MGP GuitarFest)

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Gary Ryan with support from Pete Smith & Roger Inniss will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Friday 04th September 2009. Check out the events page for more information

Event Added: Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew plus Walter Ego (IOM & MGP GuitarFest 2009)

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Angelo Palladino & The Skeleton Crew plus Walter Ego (IOM & MGP GuitarFest 2009) will be playing at the IOM & MGP GuitarFest on Thursday 03rd September 2009. Check out the events page for more information

Event Added: The Gathering - Legends of Folk Rock

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

The Gathering - Legends of Folk Rock will be playing at Gaiety Theatre, Douglas on Saturday 27th June 2009. Check out the events page for more information

JonnoPromotions Summer Schedule of Gigs

Jonno interviewed by John Gregory for Isle of Man Newspapers (Manx Independent).

Read article here – lots of good stuff happening over the summer ... please forward this link to anyone you know who enjoys live music!

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Top-musicians-head-to-the.5042741.jp

Rev Hammer pre-gig interview

Read and/or listen to John Gregory's interview with Rev Hammer on this link

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Rev-Hammer39s-solo-show.5088978.jp

Tickets still available for the gig (on Sunday 29th March) from Peter Norris Music, Shakti Man & Ramsey Music Supplies and Celtic Gold in Peel.

More on http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-where-when/Singersongwriter-Rev-Hammer-to-give.4997143.jp

Event Added: Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford will be playing at The Villa Marina, Douglas on Sunday 03rd August 2008. Check out the events page for more information

Gráinne Duffy Band at Peel Centenary Centre

Saturday April 11 7.30 for 8pm start.

After releasing her debut album, 'Out of the Dark', in November 2007, Grainne has been receiving some of the best praise an artist could ever ask for.

In England the buzz has certainly started with Classic Rock commenting 'In a world of chick rockers, Duffy is the real deal. Label bosses get your cheque books out sharpish'. While Guitarist devoted a whole front page to the artist saying her debut album boosts 'bluesy Americana from Ireland with genuine worldwide potential', adding what they love most about her is that she has a 'husky voice and plays a mean blues guitar'.

Guitar Techniques continued this well deserved praise commenting 'she plays with both style and feel' and is a 'thoughtful and melodic guitarist', 'her playing is bursting with personality'. Aside her guitar playing it seems Grainne's voice and songwriting have been drawing in fans far and wide.

Recently Grainne was approached by the BBC to offer her original take on the Oletta Adams cover 'Get Here if you Can' which is currently featured in their advertisment on BBC1 and BBC2 promoting programming on Monday nights on BBC.

The track was recorded in none other than The Beatles producer George Martin's renowned Air Studios in London, featuring the talents of former Eric Clapton drummer Ian Thomas, ex Van Morrison and Madonna bassist Steve Pearce, James Hollowell, currently working with David Gray, on Hammond and Piano and Richard Ashcroft's sideman Adam Philips on guitar.

Following on from such Grainne appeared at Glastonbury 2008 with her band on the acoustic stage alongside Joan Baez, Suzanne Vega, Sinead O Conor, Seasick Steve, Glen Hansard and The Blockheads. This year she has performed as opening act to Robben Ford and The Yardbirds.

http://www.myspace.com/grainneduffy

Tickets £10 from http://www.bigwheelblues.com

Event Added: Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford - Half Seas Over

Next event from www.jonnopromotions.com announced:

Jeff Lang & Grant Cummerford - Half Seas Over will be playing at Centenary Centre, Peel on Monday 16th March 2009. Check out the events page for more information

Big Wheel Blues Festival

Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3 – Bushy’s Big Wheel Blues Festival at the Riverside Pavilion, Laxey Glen Gardens

Thanks to the continuing generosity of main stage sponsors, Cains Advocates, on Saturday May 2 the headline act will be Jerimiah Marques and the Blue Aces and on Sunday May 3 the headliner will be the Kyla Brox Band featuring Victor Brox. Saturday’s opening act is Rodney Branigan followed by the Rogue Dolls and Sunday’s opener is Miller Anderson followed by the Eddie Martin Trio. Full details of these excellent bands can now be found on the Artists page.

Tickets are £16.50 for the evening gigs and are available from usual outlets and online at http://www.bigwheelblues.com

(coach tickets available for the journey home!)

Event Added: Rev Hammer

Next event from JonnoPromotions announced:

Rev Hammer is taking place on 29th March 2009 at South Douglas Old Friends Club, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information

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Event Added: The Acoustic Troubadors

Next event from JonnoPromotions announced:

The Acoustic Troubadors is taking place on 01st February 2009 at The Villa Marina, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information

Event Added: Young Musicians' Workshop

Next event from JonnoPromotions announced:

Young Musicians' Workshop is taking place on 01st February 2009 at Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School, Douglas. Check out the events page for more information

JonnoPromotions - Redesign

If you have visited JonnoPromotions.com before, you will notice that we have made a few changes to our site ... the biggest change, however, will only be noticeable while you browse the site as all event, artist and venue information has now been transferred into a database to make access to information much quicker.

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JonnoPromotions Statistics

• Total Events: 62
• Upcoming Events: 36
• Previous Events: 26
• Artists: 78