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Andy and Iain on Tour (18th Nov 2000)
Andy Thornton and Iain Archer begin a short tour together next weekend, taking in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Details in the gig guide. It remains to be seen whether Iain's new album will be available on the tour. A replacement has not yet been found for Andy Thornton as Greenbelt Festival manager.
Steve Lawson Reviews and Gig (13th Nov 2000)
Steve Lawson, creator of the current indie of the month is playing at St. Luke's church in London on Friday 17th November along with Andy Thornton. Steve's album continues to receive good reviews. It is featured in this month's Bass Frontiers magazine and is soon to be reviewed in Bass Player and New Age Voice.
Greenbelt Huge Success (30th Aug 2000)
This year's Greenbelt Festival which ended on Monday night has been hailed as a great success by organisers and regulars alike. The attendance of 9000 was double the number at last year's festival and the new site in Cheltenham stood up well to some adverse weather conditions on Friday night. This year's festival was also Andy Thornton's last as festival manager. He has decided it is time for him to move on and will stand down as soon as a replacement is found. Anyone interested in the role should contact the Greenbelt office for more information.
EIS Expands (28th Jul 2000)
As reported recently, EIS have been stepping up their management, distribution and record label activities lately. They have a number of releases coming up at Greenbelt this year, including the previously mentioned new EP from Andy Thornton an EP from ex-Why? frontman Ant Parker called Obligatory Windmills and produced by Dave Tyler (Brand New Heavies/Divine Comedy) and a CD compilation of the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross albums Sentido and Sonidos. They're also distributing Maggi Dawn's Elements CD (a best of is to follow in spring next year).
Ant's Return (10th Jun 2000)
EiS, who currently manage Andy Thornton are expanding their operations and will soon be releasing a new recording from Ant Parker, founder member of Why?. They are also planning to release an album from experimental outfit Brotherhood of the Holy Cross as well as a new EP from Andy. We'll bring you more news as we get it.
Andy Thornton Single (01st Jun 2000)
EIS, who manage Andy Thornton have announced that they will be releasing a rerecorded version of the title track from his The Things You Never Say album as a single within the next couple of weeks. A major distribution company has expressed interest in distributing the album if the single is well received. Andy will be making a number of instore and radio appearances to support the release as well as fitting in his hectic schedule as Greenbelt festival manager.
dba Go With The Sun (08th Dec 1999)
dba (formerly 65dba) haverecently released the track "Go With The Sun"on a limited edition 12" single through Howard Jones' dtox label. The single contains two mixes of the track. Bassist Steve Lawson, who may be familiar to some for his work with Andy Thornton and Ragatal, joined Howard Jones on his recent European tour.
Andy Thornton Takes Cards (15th Oct 1999)
Tim Eveleigh, manager of Andy Thornton has announced that it is now possible to order copies of Andy's The Things You Never Say by credit card through his website. Said album is currently "European Pick of the Month" at the Phantom Tollbooth.
Andy Thornton Album (05th Aug 1999)
Greenbelt Festival Manager Andy Thornton has managed to find some time in his busy schedule to record a new album which was released at the festival. The Things You Never Say is available now through his new website.
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