Grassroots Music Making needs support. Are you in a position to help?

Grassroots music making is the source of our music culture and sense of place. But it's under threat from rising costs, venue closures, loss of accessible spaces, reduced income streams, changing audience habits, political decisions, and lack of funding and support. Please support our CrowdFund on Go Fund Me. The cost of touring may have gone up 30-40% in recent times, but Musicians wages have either stayed the same, or gone down. Without affordable spaces and opportunities for artists at the grassroots level, we risk losing diverse voices, local culture, and the talent that will demonstrate future successes. By investing in grassroots music making we are investing in our own cultural…

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Stephen Hodd – Temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF on Sunday 27th July 2025

“A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” Listen to the Stephen Hodd Bandcamp compilation "Songs from 1999 to 2021" for Iron Man Records friends and family on a secret link here. Stephen Hodd - Sunday 27 July 2025 at Temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF Venue Website: https://www.temperance.bar Doors open: 2pm for a Matinee Show - Free Entry 2 x 45 minute sets with the Music starting at 2.30pm There will be 50 seats available only, be sure to RSVP as soon as you can here: 
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-guitar-temperance-stephen-hodd-tickets-1434586319299

 Venue is open from 9am – 7pm (Kitchen until 3pm) Bar until…

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Watch Stephen Hodd – Thursday 19th June 2025 (Full Show) at Green Note, London

Green Note is a multiple award-winning live music venue and vegetarian café-bar, located in Camden Town, London. Stephen’s live shows are a testament to his artistry, seamlessly blending live looping, acoustic and electric guitars, and even samplers to create unforgettable performances. Stephen believes that words, when skilfully woven with music, hold the power to heal. Stephen explores the fertile ground between acoustic storytelling and raw, experimental sonic treatment. Stephen’s career has earned him support slots with such luminaries as Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt, Damien Rice, Passenger, Mundy, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. “A unique talent, closest comparison John Martyn… a confident delivery of great songs with a devil-may-care attitude.” — Bandcamp fan…

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Tour Management Services – Cost Effective Touring Solutions For Artists

"Mark is the best tour manager I have worked with in the 50 years I have worked in the business - trustworthy, thorough and handles all challenges with professionalism I highly recommend him." - Peter Conway, Peter Conway Management Iron Man offers Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. I work in and out of Cardiff, Birmingham and London. I have an 8 seat Volkswagen Transporter and I can add or remove seats as required. For touring artists that need a bigger vehicle I can hire a 9 seat or 17 seat Splitter Van that works within your…

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Tour Management Services – A professional and cost effective solution for touring artists

"Mark is the best tour manager I have worked with in the 50 years I have worked in the business - trustworthy, thorough and handles all challenges with professionalism I highly recommend him." - Peter Conway, Peter Conway Management Iron Man offers Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. I work in and out of Cardiff, Birmingham and London. I have an 8 seat Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T32 Highline Crew Van. I can add or remove seats as required. For touring artists that need something bigger I can hire a 9 seat or 17 seat Splitter Van…

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John Sinclair – Renegade Poet, Beatnik and Cultural Revolutionary

Immortalized by John Lennon’s 1972 song that bears his name, Sinclair is an iconic figure of ‘60s counterculture, famous for, among other things, having co-founded the anti-racist White Panther Party and for managing Detroit’s legendary proto-punk outfit MC5 early in its history. Following a highly publicized two-year stint in prison for marijuana possession (Lennon’s song was a protest against his incarceration), Sinclair has stuck to his guns as an advocate for marijuana reform. “Living Euro to Euro, sleeping on the couches and extra beds of friends, a man without a country and a post office box in New Orleans for a permanent address.” That's how spoken word poet John Sinclair describes…

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Tour Management Services – A professional solution for touring artists

"Mark is the best tour manager I have worked with in the 50 years I have worked in the business - trustworthy, thorough and handles all challenges with professionalism I highly recommend him." - Peter Conway, Peter Conway Management Iron Man offers Tour Management Services for Music, Film, TV and Theatre and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. I work in and out of Cardiff, Birmingham and London. Tour Management - A professional solution for touring artists, providing a reliable service at a reasonable price. I can help organise the administration for a schedule of appearances, contacting each promoter or venue to ensure the clients technical and…

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Formal apology on behalf of the United Kingdom to the people of the European Union regarding Brexit and a gesture of hospitality

Dear People of the European Union, I am writing this letter for and on behalf of the United Kingdom to extend our heartfelt apologies for the impact of Brexit on the people of the European Union, and for the personal insult, distress and uncertainty it has caused. I didn't vote for Brexit, I voted to remain and I have had to learn to respect and accept the outcome of the referendum and it's many consequences. On the day of the results, back in 2016, I was driving a French TV News crew around London. Pierre the TV News programme producer turned to me at 4am, as the crew prepared their equipment…

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John Murry – UK + Ireland Tour Dates + details of Film Screening 2024

John Murry & Cowboy Junkies' Michael Timmins have announced a new album. It's the soundtrack for the documentary film, The Graceless Age: The Ballad Of John Murry. The film has already won Best Irish Documentary at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and will be premiering in the UK on 16th September (details to follow). TENOR VOSSA CD / TV022CD / RELEASE DATE : 20/09/24 **Pre-order now for an Estimated dispatch between Thu 19 Sept and Fri 20 Sept 2024** Tracklisting: 1. Grace - Michael Timmins 2. Wrong Man - John Murry 3. Swamp - Michael Timmins 4. Silver Or Lead - John Murry 5. Driving (Part 1) - Michael Timmins &…

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John Murry – UK and European Shows 2024 and The Stars are God’s Bullet Holes

“We talk in black and white, ones and zeros and satellites, and one day we just might, replace our very souls.” John Murry's lyrics, often drawing from personal experiences, create a profound and emotionally resonant connection with his audience. His ability to convey raw and authentic emotions through his music has garnered critical acclaim, with his debut solo record, "The Graceless Age," being recognized by various reputable sources such as Uncut, Mojo, The Guardian, and American Songwriter. “The longer you spend in the darkness with him, the more beauty you’ll see.” – Country Music Magazine John's connection to the Nobel Prize-winning American novelist William Faulkner adds a layer of literary and…

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Rewards for Iron Man Records Patrons. Become a Patron today and support the cause

Iron Man Records has had to develop a number of survival skills in the wasteland that is the world of independent music. Changing habits post Covid, the cost of living crisis, Brexit, the cost of touring, the price of fuel, streaming services, and online platforms have drained the life blood from the environment that musicians operate in. At a time when most people are overwhelmed with music to choose from, playing music has become an unsustainable career choice for many. Earning enough to just cover basic costs has become almost a dream. I would like to invite you to become an Iron Man Records Patron. Musicians need a number of different…

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Visit Iron Man Records on Bandcamp and discover all sorts of new music on Vinyl, CD, Digital and DVD.

Art, music, and performance can provide a way for individuals to express themselves creatively, communicate their thoughts and feelings, and connect with others on an emotional level. Art, music, and performance can expose individuals to different cultures and perspectives, fostering a sense of empathy and understanding of other people and ways of life. Some studies suggest that participation in art, music, and performance can have a positive impact on academic performance, particularly in areas such as maths and reading. Engaging in art, music, and performance can help individuals develop important skills such as discipline, focus, and perseverance, which can be beneficial in all areas of life. Finally, art, music, and performance…

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Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson. Narrated by Oliver Senton

Prometheus Rising Written by Robert Anton Wilson Narrated by Oliver Senton Recorded, Edited and Mastered by Simon Reeves at Framework Recording Studios, Birmingham. Co-producers: Mark Sampson at Iron Man Records & Steve “fly agaric 23” Pratt. Executive Producers: Richard Rasa & Christina Pearson at Hilaritas Press “We’ve needed this for a long time “ – Henry Miller, author of Tropic of Cancer “The funniest, most incisive social critic around.” – Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade “Erudite, witty and genuinely scary ” – Publishers Weekly Prometheus Rising describes the landscape of human evolution and offers the listener an opportunity to become a conscious participant. In an astoundingly useful road…

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Ford Timelord by Flinton Chalk and The Project to Uncover Ancient Hill Figures.

Iron Man Records works with the artist Flinton Chalk of the band TC Lethbridge. After many years of discussion and a true odyssey to track down the missing photographs, Iron Man Records produced the first in a series of limited edition 50cm x 70cm Lithographic Prints, limited to a signed run of 111 copies. These prints are available only to Patrons. TC Lethbridge’s claims regarding the existence of Ancient Hill Figures on Wandlebury Hill in Cambridgeshire caused significant controversy within the archaeological community, with most archaeologists believing that Lethbridge had erroneously misidentified a natural feature. Lethbridge’s methodology and theories were widely deemed unorthodox, and in turn he became increasingly critical of…

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