and as was about to switch the computer off....

..... found this link posted on Martha's Message Board:

A special evening to support Give US Your Poor & the Greek Institute, featuring internationally renowned, Sony Classical recording artist, Mario Frangoulis. Two evening shows at the intimate and elegant Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Special guest performances by soul legend,Mighty Sam McClain, and jazz/pop singer, George Perris.

Also appearing on May 1 show only are Grammy and Academy Award winning composer, Stephen Schwartz and chanteuse, Martha Wainright.

Link to the source HERE

updated the link on the right for....

.... the 19th July gig in Spain.... its here too:

Patio de Armas del Parque de Artillería, Cartagena

just a note...

... to say I have just updated the list and links of live dates to the right... have done as much as possible, and where I have not found an exact link to the tickets, have linked to what I think is the next best thing- will update as details get finer.... some of you might find closer links!

Martha sings backing on the title song of Hole's new album...

Here is a link to the article in the Montreal Gazette

LATEST NEWS ABOUT MARTHA!

Martha is about to shoot a video with Jim Kerr (Simple Minds). They will be singing 'Promised you a Miracle' which will be used to launch the 40 days countdown to the G8 Summit this year. The intention is to raise awareness and help the existing supporters to get into action on the issue of maternal health in the lead up to the summit.

I also have the following venue/ticket information about Martha's upcoming tour: (Please note there are a couple of extra dates than previously mentioned)

july 6th- turkey istanbul - Istanbul Jazz Festival

july 8th- Sweden- Stockholm, Berns 320SEK

July9th- Denmark- Copenhagen, Copenhagen Jazz festival

July 12th- UK Gateshead, The Sage 20 pounds
July 13th- UK Cornwall, Eden Sessions- Eden Centre
July14th- UK Cornwall, Eden Sessions- Eden Centre
July 15th- UK Brighton, Dome Concert Hall 20 pounds
July 18th- UK, Wilshire, Larmer Tree Festival (Main Stage)

July 19th- Spain, Cartegena, Patio De Armas Del Cuartel De Artilleria

July 22nd- Belgium, Gent, Boomtown Festival
July 23rd- Holland, Amsterdam, Paradiso 20 euros

July 25th- France, Lyon, Les Nuits de Fourviere - free

July 27th- Spain, Gijon, Plaza Mayor free


July 31st- Ireland, Skibbereen, Cork x South West Festival

Enjoy!!!

oh and think this one too with Rufus:

Buffalo, NY on June 18th 2010

Europe Dates announced:

Sorry folks, wanted to put them here earlier, but was out! Announced on Facebook:

(Not sure of venues/where to get tickets from.... might try and work that out before I post them on the right.....)

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES ARE RELEASED!!!

July 6 Instanbul, Turkey

July 9 Copenhagen, Denmark

July 12 Newcastle, England

July 13 Cornwall, England

July 14 Cornwall, England

July 15 Brighton, England

July 18 Salisbury, England

July 19 Cartagena, Spain

July 23 Amsterdam, Netherlands

July 25 Lyon, France

July 27 Gijon, Spain

July 31 Cork, Ireland


STAY TUNED FOR US DATES COMING SOON!!!

confusing alert.....

....just had an alert which says Martha will be at an Open Air Theatre in San Diego on the 29th August.... can't find anything on the venue website.... but that is when I have her down for the Open Air Theatre at Regents Park in London.... (29th August 2010) Hmmmmm

the link is here

I might have made a mistake somewhere.....

another date for the diary....

August 4th with Rufus at the Mann Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia....

found in the article here

Link to buying the tickets through The Rufus Wainwright Message Board, I have put on the right hand side links list. Guess there will be other ways to buy tickets too!

Here is the link to the Mann Center

Canadian Tour Dates Released....

The following comes from Martha's Facebook Page:

'
6/20/10 Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON

6/24/10 Salle Andre-Mathieu, Laval, QC

6/25/10 The Great Hall, Toronto, ON

6/26/10 The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, Vancouver, BC

6/27/10 Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg, MB

8/14/10 Salmon Arms Roots and Blues Festival Salmon Arm, BC
&
8/15/10


AND STAY TUNED FOR U.S. AND EUROPE TOUR DATES COMING SOON!!'

Exciting, to see what other dates will be coming up...

news on the street is that....

Martha will be touring with Rufus in the US in August this year! Rufus announced it at his recent Edinburgh concert the other night! More details are I am sure to follow!

Ottawa

A tweet sent me to this link on a Facebook page, which I hope is visible from this link here... It says that Martha will be singing Piaf at Shenkman Arts Theatre, Ottawa on the 2oth June 2010...

Edit: Also try this link to the Shenkman calendar..... Says tickets go on general release 21st April

new date announced- this time at the Larmer Tree Festival, UK

Link here to Larmer Tree Festival

Martha is closing the Festival on Sunday 18th July 2010

It takes place at:

Larmer Tree Gardens, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, just off the A354 between Salisbury and Blandford

Looks like it is a nice and peaceful festival- Like the name anyway!

Here is a copy and paste from femalefirst.co.uk, (which is where the alert came from) describing the festival:

'Larmer Tree Festival is truly like no other. With an eclectic array of stellar live acts, hilarious stand-up, colourful theatre and dance, interactive workshops for all ages and delicious locally produced food, all set in glorious Victorian gardens, Larmer Tree Festival creates an infectious and unique carnival atmosphere that it is impossible not to be swept up in. With tickets kept to 4000 each day, Larmer Tree Festival promises one of the most intimate and personal festival experiences'

Martha to sing at the Toronto Jazz Festival

June 25th!

Toronto Jazz Festival Link here

A date when Martha is performing with Rufus:

Seems like Martha may be having a few trips over the Atlantic this summer:

She will be with Rufus at the Mountain Winery in San Fransisco on the 23rd August 2010

Here is the link I have so far: Blog

I went to Rufus' first night of touring his new album last night in Southampton. Was my first Rufus concert (not including seeing him and the family at the RAH) I shall not write my little review of it here, as this is a Martha blog, but it was impressive and very emotional at the same time. Even though performing alone, the presence of his family was strongly felt throughout.

Article about Rufus in 'The Independent'...

.... that inevitably talks about Martha as well.

Click here for link

lots more articles repeating the news about the tribute/celebration of Kate.... but no new information as far as I can see!

more articles about the meltdown festival....

There seems to be a lot of publicity about the celebration of Kate McGarrigle....

BBC News

London Evening Standard

NME

The BBC article confirms the starting time as 4:30pm due to England's first football match in the World Cup kicking off in the evening.

Line-up and Date for the Meltdown's celebration of Kate McGarrigle

Details on the Southbank's Meltdown Page

Here are the details so far:

A Celebration of Kate McGarrigle
Featuring Lisa Hannigan, Emmylou Harris, Lily Lanken, Sylvain Lanken, Anna McGarrigle, Jenni Muldaur, Beth Orton, Linda Ronstadt, Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright
Saturday 12 June
Royal Festival Hall
£40 £35 £25

Tickets go on sale to members at 10 am on Wednesday, 14th April. Tickets go on sale to non-members at the same time on Thursday 15th.

Looks like it will be a fantastic show, so get ready to get those tickets!!

realised one of the links was incorrect

for brother can you spare a dime- changed it now...

Excerpt of Martha (along with other songs) singing with Justin Bond at Joe's Pub 28th March

only little bits and only just found this, but it is something!

click here for the link to the video

p.s. just before 4 mins on the video is where you will find Martha!

and if you have not seen this, you might like to a look at this.... an oldie of the family:

From 1989

reviews of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's 'Here Lies Love'

...quite a few coming through... have not read through every single one... but there certainly seem to be a mixture of reactions (as is of course natural with reviews and reviewers) Nothing negative about Martha's contribution, and the following couple have a good thing to say about her being on the album:

The Boston Globe

and

The Huffington Post

new live date in NYC as part of a spring spectacular at The Players of Gramercy Park, May 7th 2010

Here is a link to the article about it :

Here is an extract from it:

'The historical landmark The Players of Gramercy Park opens its private doors to the public for SPRING SPECTACULAR, a night of elegance harkening the rich history of Manhattan’s legendary entertainers with a Kennedy-era flair. This star-studded evening will feature big band, swing dancing, burlesque and jazz while bringing together a staggering array of talent demonstrating the city’s diversity. The event will be held Friday, May 7th at 8pm. Guests are encouraged to dress in swing, beatnik or mid-century modern attire (Mad Men).

This rare occasion celebrates the spring season through an evening of the exuberant entertainment of yesteryear with a modern, independent edge. Special guests include vocalist Martha Wainwright performing a selection from her album “Martha Wainwright Sings Piaf” in addition to the “velvet voice” of Jolie Holland, the independent artist who counts none other than Tom Waits as one of her biggest fans. Accompaniment for the night's performances as well as live jazz and swing provided by the acclaimed JC Hopkins' Biggish Band along with tap-dancing sensation DeWitt Fleming Jr. (called "an amazement" by The NY Times) and singer Champian Fulton(who The New Yorker touts as having a “galvanizing voice”). Singer Shien Lee (of Dances of Vice) will perform with pianist Bryan Reeder in the club's Sergent Room.'

A Rock Opera on Imelda Marcos- article

An article from the Financial Times about David Byrne's new concept album Here Lies Love, on which Martha sings a song:

Click here for the link to the article