tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112764512009-06-30T18:24:37.566+01:00The latest news from Ian Prowse's Liverpool pop band, Amsterdam.Robinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11276451.post-75840075124493262352009-06-30T18:19:00.001+01:002009-06-30T18:24:37.572+01:00

Amsterdam's lead guitarist is to start work on hs first solo album this coming August in a North London studio.Johnny who contributed the lovely Rosie to last year's Arm in arm Amsterdam album has said that no one is more surprised than he is that he found his muse after all this time!Band producer Tony Kiley who will be assisting Johnny in the sessions has been singing the praises of the tunes

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You now purchase your tickets to see Pele in London on Saturday 1 August at the Monto Water Rats. We advise that you buy early for this historic one of event!Buy them from ticketweb.co.uk

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Ian's successful band from the nineties, Pele, will be reuniting for two shows ONLY. All five original members will play together for the first time in 16 years this summer to recreate those glorious shows between 1991-1995.Pele formed in Liverpool in 1989 and their incendiary live show stormed the city and earned them a deal with Polydor in 1991. All four singles from the debut album Fireworks

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Following another fantastic night in Liverpool after seven months without playing the gang now move on to Bristol on Friday and London on Saturday.New boy Dave Mastrocola performed fantastically on bass guitar duties and a special thanks to Anna Lisa for stepping in for Eimear at the last minute. London is also a home town show for Dave so give him a good welcome.Liverpool included no less than

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The first show of 2009 will also see the unveiling of Dave Mastrocola on bottom end duties. Dave, an Italian Londoner will be bringing much needed Latin blood to the Amsterdam stage and the rest of the gang can't wait to welcome him on board.Support on the night comes from The Prodigal Sons and the mighty Digsy and the Sums, a band Ian describes as 'probably the best in Liverpool right now'.

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A new batch of tickets for Amsterdam's first show of 2009 at the New Picket in Liverpool on 23 May have been put on sale.The band will be playing as a full seven-piece on the night and support come from Digsy and The Sums and The Prodigal Sons. Buy tickets from ticketline.co.uk.You can also watch the world's most wonderful Irishman play his superb version of Merseyside below.Christy's new album '

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Ian will join James Walsh, The Bluetones, Ian McNabb, Mick Head and others to commemorate 20 years since the tragedy at Hillsborough. The show it at the O2 Academy (formely Carling) on Saturday 18 April.Tickets are available now from ticketweb.co.uk.

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The return of Amsterdam will now be complemented by a Bristol show on Friday 29 May.The show will take place at The Prom and tickets can be bought right now from bristolticketshop.co.uk.This is Amsterdam's first show at this venue and the band are really looking forward to it. Tickets for the other shows are also on sale now.Also Does this train stop on Merseyside? has been covered by the great

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Amsterdam will come out of hiding to play two shows this Spring, the first since the band's best year ended.First off will be on Saturday 23 May at the New Picket and you can buy tickets right now from ticketline.co.uk.One of Liverpool's newest and best venues, the Picket has played host to Elvis Costello and Damien Dempsey since it opened and the night will be extra special as support comes from

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Ian will be talking along with many other Liverpool based arts people this Saturday at All together now? Visit artinliverpool.com to get a free itinerary of events and how to get a free place at the day's proceedings.There is also an article about All together now? on liverpool.com.

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The band are recharging their batteries after a hectic 2008 and will be announcing some Spring live dates soon. Ian is currently working on new material and plans for 2009 are being discussed with the label.Irish legend Christy Moore will be releasing his brand new album worldwide on Sony Records in the first week of March and it will include his version of Does this train stop on Merseyside?

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You can now download a new edit of stone cold Amsterdam classic Hey Hilary on iTunes.Also if you're looking for Christmas present ideas then look no further than this year's brilliant Amsterdam album Arm in arm. You can get a copy here for your nearest and dearest!

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Amsterdam will perform the final show of the tour as a 7-piece at the Liverpool Carling Academy tomorrow night.This will be a perfect send-off to a great year for the band and a great year for Liverpool as a city. Tickets are still available from gigantic.com and you will be able to pay on the door.Unfortunatly Laura Critchely has had to pull out due to ill health, Amsterdam wish her a speedy

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Amsterdam will play three shows this week to end a brilliant year for the band.First up is at Glasgow King Tuts on Wednesday night, then the gang hit York on Thursday before returning home for the gig of the year in Liverpool at the Carling Academy 2 at the weekend.Support in Liverpool begins at 8:00pm with the Trestles then Laura Critchely at 8:45pm. Amsterdam will be on stage at 9:30pm: please

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Amsterdam continue the tour and play their first ever show in the home of William Shakespeare this Friday. The guyswill be on at 9:30pm in what is described as one of the best venues of its type in the UK.Don't forget you can also follow the tour by reading Ian's tour diary in the forum.

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The latest Amsterdam album Arm in arm has been voted the 14th best album ever to come out of Merseyside by the Liverpool.com readers. Thank you to everyone who voted for the gang. Ian's previous band Pele came 27th with debut album Fireworks.Read the full list

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The gang are all geared up to hit London town on the end of year tour. The boys will be onstage in there spiritual home of the Borderline in Soho at 9:15pm. Tickets are still available from Ticketweb and SeeTickets. Have a great night if you're going.Don't forget you can also follow the tour by reading Ian's tour diary in the forum.

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The Tuesday night tour show in Wolves will double up as a birthday party for Amsterdam guitarist and main artery Johnny Barlow.If your going, get the boy a drink!

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The long-awaited headlining tour to celebrate Amsterdam's brilliant year will begin in Gateshead this Friday. Tickets for all the shows are still available and the 6/7-piece Amsterdam tour de force promise you a feast of passion and entertainment. Buy tickets now Also you can tune in to City Talk on Saturday morning to hear Ian being interviewed by Britain's best journalist Brian Reade from the

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Ian will play a solo show as very special guest of the brilliant Irish singer Damien Dempsey on Halloween night, 31 October. The show is at the New Picket in Liverpool and is nearly sold out.Also Ian appeared on BBC TV last week,you can watch again at bbc.co.uk.

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The late John Peel is to have a train named after him - and Ian has been asked to perform Does This Train Stop on Merseyside? at the naming ceremony.Speaking highly of the Amsterdam single from 2005, Peel's widow Sheila Ravenscroft said: "He wasn't capable of playing it without crying. If he played it on the radio he'd have to put something on straight afterwards because he wouldn't be able to

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You can now get your ticket for the big end of '08 party and Amsterdam's biggest-ever headlining show at the Carling Academy 1 on Saturday 6 December from gigantic.com.Support on the night comes from a full band performance from Scouse nineties legends, the reformed Rain as well as the brilliant Laura Critchely who has had a great year herself; and newly born Scouse exponents of soul and pop The

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Amsterdam will hit the road at the end of the year with their first headlining tour for over two years.The boys and girls are celebrating their best year yet, one which has seen them duet for EMI with Elvis Costello, release the new, brilliantly-received album Arm in arm and play the show of all shows at Glastonbury.The tour will be promoted by CMP, the people responsible for the Summer pops

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If you're in Liverpool this weekend then Ian Prowse plus friends will perform on Liverpool's most-beautiful stage for 40 minutes this Sunday at 4:15pm. The Philharmonic is part of an open day of fun taking place at the Hope Street Feast. More information is at hopestreetfeast.com.You can also watch the world famous Philharmonic Orchestra rehearse as well as plenty of other fun and games on Hope

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The gang would really love you to vote for Amsterdam in the big 'Best Merseyside albums of all time poll' currently running on liverpool.com.Everyone is being asked to vote for their fave five albums made by a Merseyside group or artist. The two Amsterdam albums up for selection are The journey and Arm in arm.So get your vote in and make sure the bands are represented in the end of year poll.

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