Led Zeppelin Then As it Was – At Knebworth 1979 Book Launch at London Olympia November 16th and 17th –

As previously mention, this weekend sees the launch of the Led Zeppelin at Knebworth book at the VIP Musicmania Fair at London’s Olympia.

Here’s the latest on the event via VIP Fairs:

VIP’s LONDON MUSICMANIA – The biggest show in the world for the serious music fan – LONDON MUSICMANIA, arrives in just 4 days – 16 & 17 November.
With all tables sold out, you will find the biggest selection of specialist music sellers from around the UK. In addition you will meet traders from USA, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Holland and more.
On sale will be the rarest vinyl to the most collectable CD – from Elvis to Erasure and The Kinks to Kasabian! Also on sale – books, magazines, posters
and everything music related. Dealers Southland, Rock Away,Cliff Yamasaki and Mike Vegh, all from the West Coast, present some of the rarest and choicest items from the US. From rare seven inch soul to the topBeatles collectables – these guys will have it!

London Musicmania@Olympia – now THE major event! – THE place for the serious music buyer in 2013!
Details –
Venue – Olympia 2, Hammersmith Road, London.
Underground – London Olympia., on site, train every 15 mins from Earl’s
Court.

FOLLOW THE VIP MUSIC FAIR SIGNS FROM THE TUBE
Admission – £5 10am to 5pm Sat 16th. 10am to 3.30pm Sunday 17th

Special Early Admission Sat 16th £15 – 8.30am to 10am.
Organiser – VIP Events – Telephone 0116 275 2815 / 07802 258080
Web site – www.vip-24.com

As usual with the  VIP Fairs, there’s an abundance of  Led Zep stuff on offer and it’s always a great day out.

I will be in attendance over the two days signing copies of the book from the TBL stall. A variety of Tight But Loose products, and the new issue of the Tight But Loose Led Zeppelin magazine will also be available. I look forward to seeing all who can make it along. I’ll also be having a beer or two afterwards and  again look forward to welcoming all who can join me.

Pub venue is:

The Cumberland Arms

http://www.thecumberlandarmspub.co.uk/

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IMPORTANT:

I could do with knowing in advance if you are coming to the event to purchase a book –this will give some idea of the quantity of stock I will need on hand – to that end if you are planning on attending can you inform me (stating which day you will be attending) either by using the comments section below or by email to davelewis.tbl1@ntlworld.com   

Many thanks.

Note: If you have already pre ordered a book and plan attending either of the Olympia Fair launch days – I can reserve your book for you to collect. Just send an email to me so I can arrange collection.  

The TBL stall willbe situated to the left of the hall as you walk in.

All in all, the Led Zeppelin Knebworth book launch/VIP Musicmania Fair looks to be a hugely enjoyable event. I look forward to saying hi to all that can make it along.

DL

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TBL 36 and Knebworth book distribution update:

TBL issue 36 is due for delivery soon – the plan is to begin distribution of TBL 36 w/c November 25th. Distribution of  pre orders of the Knebworth book will commence during w/c November 18th.

More updates on all this as it unfolds.

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Zirka – Robert Plant Documentary of his travels to Mali:

Zirka  a travelogue film produced by Robert Plant of his 20133 trip to Mali is being aired via his official website The 8-part documentary can be viewed every Monday on Robetplant.com & official YouTube channel

Here’s some explanatory notes from Robert va his website:

Justin, outside of playing guitar, tehardant (african lute) and bendirs, is a much sought after producer. He worked the first and third Tinariwen albums . His association with French co-operative LoJo and their Moroccan and Malian counterparts presented countless musical and social options. Through one of these portals Justin had been invited to return to Mali to the Festival in the Desert 2003. Me, Skin and Logan offered to carry his bags!!! And did….

Zirka is a rough travelogue of just that…

A journey of revelation…one of the most illuminating and humbling experiences of my life.

A journey that took us from the scurry and bustle of our world into the homeland of the Tuareg..the Sahel of Mali, Timbuctoo and north to Essakane.

A journey that could only reinforce the power and the great gift of music across and between cultures..sharing outside of language. A world where for awhile, at least borders, boundaries and barriers once again fell away..as it was long ago..

— RP

Zirka has been segmented into eight episodes that will be unveiled every Monday at Robertplant.com

More details here:

http://www.robertplant.com/#news

Here is the first clip:

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Patty & Robert on RTE’s Saturday Night Show:

Here’s the clip from RTE’s Saturday Night Show with Brendan O’ Connor aired on Saturday of  Patty Griffin and Robert Plant performing a superb version of  Highway Song .  Thanks James Cook for spotting this one.

And Finally…

Led Jedward:

Here’s a pic of Robert posing with fellow Saturday Night Show guests and  X Factor famed duo Jedward  (again thanks James Cook for spotting this one!)

Until next time…Keep listening, keep reading…

Dave Lewis/Gary Foy – November 13th, 2013.