By bandweblogs on Apr 9, 2009 in Albums, Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Jason Mraz, Karima Francis, Kasabian, Later with Jools Holland, Russell Brand, The Beatles, Vagabond | 0 Comments

On Tuesday it was announced that The Beatles’ entire back catalogue has been digitally remastered for the first time. As a result, the catalogue has never sounded better without losing the authenticity of the original recordings. The worldwide CD release will coincide with the eagerly anticipated Beatles: Rock Band video game, on September 9, 2009 …
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By bandweblogs on Mar 27, 2009 in Albums, Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Delta Spirit, Ian Broudie, Jersey Budd, Karima Francis, Kasabian, Noel Gallagher, Russell Brand, The Lightning Seeds, Vagabond | 0 Comments

Ian Broudie was in fine form last night for The Lightning Seeds showcase at The Hospital in London where he premiered tracks from his stunning new album ‘Four Winds’ …
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By bandweblogs on Feb 17, 2009 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: James Morrison, Karima Francis, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

21-year-old singer-songwriter Karima Francis is going from strength to strength and has just been announced as the opening act on James Morrison’s UK Spring tour …
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By bandweblogs on Feb 11, 2009 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Karima Francis, Radio 2, Tour Dates, youtube | 0 Comments

Up ‘n coming 21 year old singer/songwriter Karima Francis will tour the UK next month as her forthcoming single “Again” is Radio 2’s featured Record of the Week. Already established as an exciting live performer, Karima will play 6 stripped down shows with guitarist Simon Robbs and 3-dates (Edinburgh, Manchester and London) with her live band …
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By bandweblogs on Feb 6, 2009 in Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Karima Francis, Lightning Seeds, Oxford, Oxford Union, REM, Robyn Hitchcock, Rufus Wainwright, Vagabond | 0 Comments

Even six inches of snow couldn’t keep Rufus Wainwright from speaking at the Oxford Union yesterday afternoon. In an amusing and informative hour long Q&A session he talked about his forthcoming opera Prima Donna, reminisced about Jeff Buckley, talked about making his next album with just piano and vocals …
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By bandweblogs on Jan 23, 2009 in Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama, Brit Awards, Duffy, Elvis Costello, Il Divo, Just Jack, Karima Francis, Neil Diamond, Rufus Wainwright, Will Young | 0 Comments

Good afternoon. What a week it’s been! What with Obama’s Presidential procession and the world-haltering Inauguration, oh, and the Brit Award Nominations …
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By bandweblogs on Dec 1, 2008 in Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Delta Spirit, Jersey Budd, Karima Francis, Vagabond | 0 Comments

Photo: Vagabond. Here are four names to look out for in the New Year…
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By bandweblogs on Nov 21, 2008 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Ewan Warden, Karima Francis, Simon Robbs, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

Those who have already heard Karima Francis are excited about her 2009 prospects. Those who haven’t are in for a treat. A limited edition 7″ and digital single, “Chasing The Morning Light” (out December 1, 2008) provides a tantalising taste of Karima’s eagerly-anticipated debut album ‘The Author’, set for release spring 2009 …
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