Bongo Beat Express Tour - Liverpool May 20, 2009

BONGO BEAT EXPRESS TOUR 2009
London, Liverpool, Paris, Hamburg

For 2009, the Bongo Beat Express Tour strips it down to the
basics: Rock and Roll.

The critically acclaimed Bongo Beat label returns to the UK
for its annual showcase tour, this time venturing out to Paris
and Hamburg as part of the adventure.

http://www.bongobeat.com

This Year's Team:

DAVE RAVE (ex-Teenage Head)
A rock legend who combines the best of
Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe with
the pop power of The Flamin’ Groovies!
From New York to Liverpool to Paris and Hamburg; don’t miss this!
Dave will be previewing a new song, "Streets of Liverpool", inspired
by his experiences and friendships playing in Liverpool over the years.
An exclusive MP3 is available to media on demand.

"...over the years we have witnessed his musical vocabulary
growing and expanding beyond all recognition and
in his own small way he has carved out his own place in musical history."
- Dave Cowling, Americana.UK

http://www.dave-rave.com

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PLASTIC HEROES (uk rock and roll)
Pure pop energy! Their debut album (Escape The Lower End)
was selected for first round nominations for the
2009 Grammy Awards, Best Rock Album.
The Plastic Heroes are part of the new British pop underground;
infectious melodies that swagger atop uncompromising loud guitars.

“Something inherently, unashamedly superb about 'Escape The Lower End'.
Hooks aren’t just drenched, they’re submerged; guitars don’t ring, they clang;
and punk/pop attitude doesn’t just exude, it oozes”
- Tony Clayton-Lea - The Irish Times

http://www.myspace.com/plasticheroes

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RALPH (beatnik pop)
Bongo Beat leader Ralph Alfonso mixes
up pop, beatnik garage rock and Billy Fury.
As heard on BBC Merseyside.

"...you're never quite sure what in hell Ralph will present you with.
Typically, his three songs here: the Bo Diddley-esque tribute to being
on the road with cool groups in the '60s in 'Vox Guitars',
the mutant Hamell On Trial-meets-Patrik Fitzgerald of
'Gene Vincent Died In My Arms Last Night' and the drifting,
supper club jazz of the cool 'Goodbye Jack Kerouac' suggest that
Ralph ever shaking hands with a recognised musical 'direction'
is unlikely at best.
But then, when it's this fascinating and anarchic, who cares? "
- Whisperin & Hollerin.co.uk

http://www.myspace.com/ralphalfonso

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"In these days of shrink wrapped units, the truly original artist
is increasingly becoming an endangered species.
Music fans must fight to preserve labels like Bongo Beat,
if only to ensure that original artists have a home."
- Michael Mee, NetRhythms.co.uk
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THE TOUR DATES

London:
Tues, May 19: "Let 'em Eat Gak" @ TOMMY FLYNN
55 Camden High Street, NW1
Free admission before 8pm

Dave Rave
Plastic Heroes

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Liverpool:
Wed, May 20: CAVERN PUB
Bongo Beat Records/Viper Label Showcase
International Pop Overthrow Festival
Free Admission

9:00pm Good Intentions (special guests)
..9:45pm RALPH
10:30pm Plastic Heroes
11:15pm Mike Badger (special guest, ex-La's)
12:15pm Dave Rave

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Liverpool:
Thurs May 21. SPECIAL AFTERNOON ACOUSTIC SHOWS.
The Grapes Pub. Mathew Street.
Come join us for great food and drinks and rock'n'roll!
Free Admission

3:30 Dave Rave
4:30 Marc Plastic (Plastic Heroes)

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Liverpool:
Thurs, May 21, CAVERN CLUB
Bongo Beat Records/Viper Label Showcase
International Pop Overthrow Festival
On the Beatles Stage, front room
Free Admission

9:15pm Good Intentions (special guests)
10:00pm RALPH
10:45pm Mike Badger (special guest, ex-La's)
11:30pm Plastic Heroes
12:15pm Dave Rave

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London:
Friday, May 22: "The Glory Hole" @ CABLE ST STUDIO
566 Cable St, London E1W
2nd Floor
Free admission

Dave Rave
Plastic Heroes

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Paris:
Saturday, May 23, OPA BASTILLE
9 rue Biscornet, Paris
Free Admission

Dave Rave
Plastic Heroes
Miss-Ils (Special Guests)
Ralph

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Paris:
Tues, May 26, GIBERT MUSIC RECORD STORE
34 bd Saint Michel
Acoustic Performance

Plastic Heroes

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Hamburg:
May 25, 26, 27

Ralph Alfonso & Dave Rave are in Hamburg for
promotional activity and recording.
To arrange a meeting or further information,
please contact Ralph directly.
ralph@bongobeat.com

Official Website: http://www.bongobeat.com