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Up and coming soul / funk band Mamas Gun perform @ The Enterprise, Camden London on July 1st after comng off tour with De La Soul and Craig David. Tickets are only £5, this will probaly be the last chance to see these guys before they start playing the bigger venues later on in the year. http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb...&interface=

Hey guys and girls, just letting you know that time is running out if you want to buy tickets for the next installment of The Lockout. If you haven’t heard of this event, check out www.lockoutmusic.com and see what we’re all about. We’ve been holding a bimonthly music event in London know for almost 2 years, which showcases the best new UK musical talent. The next event will be taking place on June 11th at Dingwalls, located in Camden Lock. Tickets for this event are only £7 and available at www.lockoutmusic.com. Taking to the stage this time around will be; Grand Avenue - this Danish 4 piece are making huge waves throughout both the UK and USA. Signed to EMI in their native homeland, these guys occupy the international guest spot for the newest Lockout. Their new album ‘The Outside’ is available now. To hear their stuff check out - www.myspace.com/grdavenue Jamie Scott – now signed to Polydor, this self taught guitarist will be taking to the stage in the Lockout’s special guest slot. Normally found performing with his band The Town, Jamie has just come off tour supporting none other that past American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Their debut album ‘Park Bench Theories’ is out now. For more info go to - www.jamiescottandthetown.com Mamas Gun – a familiar face to Lockout proceedings, Mamas Gun return with a lot of good news to tell. Their debut download only single ‘Pots Of Gold’ will be available to buy from the June 9th on indiestore.com with their debut album hitting the shelves come the autumn. The funky five-some will also be supporting Craig David on his UK tour in June as well as flying out to the Middle East to play a few shows with legends De La Soul. For their latest news, go anlong to - www.mamasgun.co.uk Charlotte O'Connor - At only 17, Charlotte O'Conner has already laid the foundations of what will no doubt be a long and successful career in the music industry. She has recently taken some time to write new material, honing her sound & performs this May at Brighton’s notorious Great Escape Festival. The beautiful, confident and often too modest singer songwriter from Blackburn has already built a cult internet fan base of well over 110,000 and has been dubbed by numerous industry insiders as the next “generation Y internet phenomenon". Charlotte is currently in the studio working on her debut album and is planning to play a string of gigs across the UK this summer; culminating in a number of high profile festival appearances. For more info, visit - www.charlotteoconnor.com Louis Eliot - Louis is the former main man of late nineties britpop romantics Rialto. Back then the band enjoyed three UK top 40 hits and toured extensively throughout Europe as well as in the US ,Russia and South East Asia , where they achieved double platinum album sales. His individual rural sound with its mix of country, folk and an unshakeable pop saw Loius support the likes of Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff, Damien Dempsey and Sinead O'Connor. To hear more, check out - www.myspace.com/louiseliot Sam Heard - Another favorite of the Lockout crowd, Sam Heard returns to perform with her brand new band in tow. The last few months have seen this London based artist perform all over the capital and beyond, rounded off when Sam took to the big stage at the Indig02 Arena on the 29th of April. Currently Sam is in the studio recording her songs with producer John Reynolds (Sinead O’Connor / Dusty Springfield). The executive producer on these recordings is the legendary Robin Miller (Sade / Sting). Sam takes a small break from recording to perform a set showcasing her new edgier sound at The Lockout this June. Go to www.myspace.com/samanthaheard to find out more For more information or to book tickets please visit www.lockoutmusic.com If you would prefer to email any queries, please do so to [email protected]

Hey guys, just like to let you all know about Mamas Gun's debut single will be out at the start of next week. 'Pots of Gold' has already been b-listed by BBC Radio 2 and championed by both Trevor Nelson and Chris Evans. If you guys haven't heard the song yet take a trip over to indiestore.com and have a listen, if you enjoy your soulful ballards (Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye) with a little bit of Prince / Jamiroquai thrown in this will be right up your street. Please help us out and get Mamas Gun into the top 40 where they belong....... Listen to 'Pots of Gold' here

NEXT LOCKOUT SHOW IS ON 11TH JUNE 08. PRESENTED BY KATE MCINTYRE Showcasing 6 of the best next new music talents at the point of breaking into the U.K mainstream music scene. Held at Dingwalls in Camden, also known as Lock 17. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. You can also get food and drink at the venue. Strictly over 18s. Tickets must be ordered in advanced from our website www.lockoutmusic.com If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected]. Have a Listen to the acts performing at this Lockout either go to our website or our myspace: Be the first to discover! Grand Avenue - this Danish 4 piece are making huge waves throughout both the UK and USA. Signed to EMI in their native homeland, these guys occupy the international guest spot for the newest Lockout. Their new album ‘The Outside’ is available now. To hear their stuff check out - www.myspace.com/grdavenue Jamie Scott – this 19 year old, self taught guitarist will be taking to the stage in the Lockout’s special guest slot. Normally found performing with his band The Town, Jamie has just come off tour supporting none other that past American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Their debut album ‘Park Bench Theories’ is out now. For more info go to - www.jamiescottandthetown.com Mamas Gun – a familiar face to Lockout proceedings, Mamas Gun return with a lot of good news to tell. Their debut download only single ‘Pots Of Gold’ will be available to buy from the June 9th on indiestore.com with their debut album hitting the shelves come the autumn. The funky five-some will also be supporting Craig David on his UK tour in June as well as flying out to the Middle East to play a few shows with legends De La Soul. For their latest news, go along to - www.mamasgun.co.uk Louis Eliot - Louis is the former main man of late nineties britpop romantics Rialto. Back then the band enjoyed three UK top 40 hits and toured extensively throughout Europe as well as in the US ,Russia and South East Asia , where they achieved double platinum album sales. His individual rural sound with its mix of country, folk and an unshakeable pop saw Loius support the likes of Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff, Damien Dempsey and Sinead O'Connor. To hear more, check out - www.myspace.com/louiseliot Two more acts still to be confirmed, go to www.lockoutmusic.com for the latest news on the line up. -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates on previous LOCKOUT acts: PASSENGER - Currently championed by Jo Whiley & playlisted on Radio 2. Featured on Channel 4 music this week. SCOTT MATTHEWS - Currently on tour with Robert Plant & Alison Krause performing at Wembley arena in May. BETH ROWLEY - Single of the week on Radio 2 & Itunes. More info at www.lockoutmusic.com