We are delighted to announce the arrival on our label of Funkinsteins, a funk rock band based in Bristol. Already armed with an impressive repertoire all penned by guitarist and vocalist Sal, we look forward to working with the band to produce a new album on this label. In the meantime, CLICK HERE to check out their most recent album, The Escape. You can read more about the Funkinsteins on their artist page.
Mystery Slang on the radio.
National airplay for Mystery Slang! Many thanks to Cerys Matthews for playing "They All Ran Like Numbers" from the album "Venus Grove" on her Sunday morning show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Click on the arrow by the BBC image below to hear the clip from the show...
Funkinsteins are at Cafe Rene, Gloucester on Friday 4th May and The George, Bradford-on-Avon on Friday 18th May, followed by The Oxford, Bristol on Saturday 19th May.
Dada Shango are playing at the Colston Hall, Bristol at 1.30pm on Sunday 6th May as part of the Bristol Folk Festival and at the Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Kings Drive, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8JG on Saturday 12th May.
News for Shoppers
We will be submitting a lot more of our UK-based artists' material to digital download stores like iTunes and Amazon this year for the benefit of those mp3 fans out there.
News
2nd May 2012
Congratulations to SharBaby for her recent triumphs at the Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood, California. Nominated in 6 categories (see 31st March news), Shar won 3 and very kindly allowed others to win the rest. Her awards were: 1) Best Blues Band of the Year.....SharBaby & the Rhythm Blues Band 2) Best Blues Song of the Year....."Keep Your Mind to Yourself" 3) Best Blues Live Performance of the Year....SharBaby & the Rhythm Blues Band
SharBaby nominated in 6 categories at the Indie Music Channel Awards Show in Hollywood, California at the House Of Blues... 1) Album of the year - Eleven o'clock Blues 2) Best Female Blues Artist of the Year for the song "Keep Your Mind to Yourself" 3) Best Female Blues Artist of the Year for the song "Slippin" 4) Best Blues Band of the Year.....SharBaby & the Rhythm Blues Band 5) Best Blues Song of the Year....."Keep Your Mind to Yourself" 6) Best Blues Live Performance of the Year....SharBaby & the Rhythm Blues Band
20th March 2012
The Funkinsteins are coming...
20th February 2012
Both Mystery Slang albums "Venus Grove" and "River Towns" as well as a selection of Steve Payne's albums: "Candy Run", "Outlines", "Solitary Bird", "Woolly Bullies Live at the Pally" and "No Commercial Value" are now all available for download on iTunes, Amazon and a number of other digital sites.
20th January 2012
In partnership with our friends at the new art gallery Its all 2 much we will soon be a presence in Stokes Croft, Bristol where CDs of all our artists will be available for purchase.
1st January 2012
All at Digitdoc Records would like to wish you a very happy new year.
We may not be out of the recession yet but that doesn't stop our artists' creative juices flowing. They will be doing their utmost to bring you music that'll keep those post-Christmas blues at bay.
21st December 2011
Our last posting date for orders is the 22nd December 2011 - we will post any orders placed up until 15:00 GMT that day. We will be closed from Friday 23rd December, re-opening on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. However, the website remains open for orders throughout this period, and don't forget some of the albums are now available for digital download via iTunes, Amazon etc.
We would all like to take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas, and a prosperous 2012. Many thanks for your support in 2011.
10th December 2011
The new art gallery - Its all 2 much - in Bristol's cultural quarter, Stokes Croft, is now open for business selling originals, artists proofs and limited edition prints. Exhibiting his works there during the opening few weeks is our very own Latif Gardez of Mystery Slang. For a glimpse of his works, have a look at the Latif Gardez Art Gallery (opens in a new window).
Its all 2 much, 124 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RW
5th December 2011
Mystery Slang's album "River Towns" is now available in CD format here. The follow-up to "Venus Grove", this album features 11 tracks all penned by Latif Gardez and comes with a 16-page booklet of lyrics and photos.
27th November 2011
Funkinsteins appearance at The King's Arms, Whiteladies Road, Bristol last night was a great success, and a good time was had by all. We hope that we can make live music a regular event at this great venue. Our thanks to Alison for making it happen.
10th November 2011
Mystery Slang's album "River Towns" is now available for pre-order in CD format here. The follow-up to "Venus Grove", this album features 11 tracks all penned by Latif Gardez and comes with a 16-page booklet of lyrics and photos.
21st October 2011
Mystery Slang's album "Venus Grove" is now available in digital download format at a number of digital download stores including iTunes and AmazonMP3.
24th September 2011
Here are a few photos from Pilning Blues Festival and Party on the Hill this summer...
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31st August 2011
Summer?! Where was it? We're just putting a photo gallery together for Mystery Slang's last 2 gigs, plus more video footage on the way.
31st July 2011
Many thanks to Tiphaine and Jolie for arranging a wonderful send-off for Tanja. After a beautiful ceremony at Canford Crematorium, we all celebrated Tanja's life at one of her favourite pubs, The Duke of York in St. Werburghs. From tasteful burlesque by Tuesday Laveau to heavy prog rock by Gonga and all manner of entertainment in between, Tanja's friends gave her a party she would have approved of.
23rd July 2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely death of our artist and friend, Tanja Rice. After battling with cancer with great fortitude for some months, she was finally overwhelmed Thursday night, comforted by her father Ken and partner Steve.
While we will all miss her, Tanja leaves behind her the legacy of a beautiful 2 year old daughter, her music and many memories of better days.
We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, partner and friends.
For those of you who can make it, Tanja's funeral is 9 a.m. Friday (29th July) at Canford Crematorium in Bristol. She would prefer people not to wear black if possible. Then at 11 a.m. there is a celebration of her life at the Duke of York, Jubilee Rd, St.Werburghs. I understand there will be a p.a. so bring down an instrument if you would like to play a tune for Tanja.
8th July 2011
Mystery Slang will be playing at Party on the Hill, Bristol's long-running fundraiser in aid of the Childrens Hospital, which takes place on Sunday 28th August. For full details please visit the Party on the Hill official website at www.partyonthehill.org.uk.
Mystery Slang's album "Venus Grove" was launched last night at the King's Arms, Whiteladies Road, Bristol. A very enjoyable evening was had by all. Photos and video footage will be posted on this site as soon as they are ready.
SharBaby's latest album, recorded in the US, "SharBaby's Eleven o'clock Blues" will be available here soon. To read what the critics have to say about it, visit SharBaby's page on our site.
30th April 2011
While the 'royal wedding' may have occupied top spot in news items this week, please spare a thought for the people of south-eastern US where devastating storms and tornadoes have claimed many lives these past few days.
Alabama bore the brunt of the most recent storms and we are relieved to report that SharBaby Newport and her family are all safe.
4th April 2011
Royal Mail has just increased UK and International postage prices so unfortunately we have had to increase ours too. However, we are still holding our CD prices at pre-VAT rise rates.
6th March 2011
Last night we were guests of the Music Hall in Worpswede, north Germany to see Errorhead, a German band who have a sound all of their own. Click here to browse the Errorhead site. Guitar buffs will enjoy learning some tips from their guitarist Marcus Deml.
Congratulations to Steve for his recent appearance at the Winterfolk IX festival in Toronto Canada. For more information about Steve Payne, click here.
17th February 2011
Our delta blues starlet from the States, Shar-Baby Newport, will be returning to the UK in late June for a 6-week tour with Steve Payne, during which time she will record a new album written especially for her by Steve.
Knowing Steve's exceptional talents as a songwriter and Shar's renowned delta blues expertise, we are very excited about this visit as an opportunity to hear just how great this combination will be. All credit to Steve for suggesting the idea, and to Shar for agreeing to it.
The tour itinerary will be announced in due course.
1st January 2011
All at Digitdoc Records would like to wish you a very happy new year.
2010 may have bitten the dust but more importantly a new year begins, and there's a lot to look forward to...
- Shar-Baby's new album in collaboration with Steve; - The Steve Payne Band will get out and about; - Domenico Lombardo will be working on his first album to follow his EP; - Our second new signing of Q4/2010 will be revealed; - Tours and Digitdoc gigs will be organised; - New talent will be showcased; - and many other activities to raise the profile of both Digitdoc Records and our artists.
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