1. Interview with Nick Awde on Resonance Radio (resonancefm.com),Saturday October 11th, 16.30-18.30 on the OST (Original Soundtrack)show with award-winning DJ Jonny Trunk:
"Today we are joined by author Nick Awde, the man responsible forthe brand new 600+ page book all about the development, history andjoyous musical impact of the Mellotron. It is out this month (fulltitle: MELLOTRON: The Machine And Musicians That Revolutionised Rock,published by Desert Hearts) and Nick will be coming in to discuss thismighty work and play some killer Mellotron soundtrack recordings. Wewill also have one of these mighty books to give away." 2. The First International MelloFest will feature the official launchof Nick Awde's Mellotron book.
A celebration of unplugged (!) music inspired by the Mellotronfeaturing music and discussions with very special guests - line-up tobe announced shortly. At The Fiddler's Elbow, 1 Malden Road, KentishTown, London, NW5 3HS, Tel: 020 7485 3269 Sunday November 16th 2008,18.00 till late. Free admission. Call Desert Hearts on 07961 154590 fordetails.
-- Mike Dickson, EdinburghFree Music Project: http://www.last.fm/music/Mike+DicksonOr http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/