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3 January 2025Mark

Survival in the Independent Music Scene is not easy. Iron Man Records has had to cultivate a variety of survival skills in the challenging landscape of independent music. Changing habits post-COVID, the cost of living crisis, Brexit, the cost of touring, fuel prices, and the impact of streaming services have significantly affected the environment in which musicians operate. In an era where listeners are bombarded with music choices, pursuing a career in music has become unsustainable for many. Simply earning enough to cover basic operating expenses feels like a mad dream for most artists. “Get in on the hustle or be a bum” - Charles Bukowski I would like to extend…

Transglobal Underground – A band of cosmic mutant rebels representing the beating heart of multicultural Britain, a living rebuttal of race-hate politics

23 November 2024Mark

Tour Dates 2024 November 27th - Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, Brighton Tour Dates 2025 January 11th - Con Club, Lewes - Soundsystem March 1st - Castle and Falcon, Birmingham - Soundsystem 19th - Dürer Kert, Budapest, Hungary https://www.facebook.com/events/617168820640987 20th - Majestic Music Club, Bratislava, Slovakia https://www.facebook.com/events/560559696738644/ April 3rd - Fox and Firkin, London 4th - De Casino, Belgium with Natacha Atlas 5th - Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate 22nd - Old Woollen, Leeds 23rd - Cluny, Newcastle 24th - Oran Mor, Glasgow 25th - The Tunnels, Aberdeen 26th - The Brewery, Kendal All TGU / Natacha Atlas booking enquiries please email Peter Conway Tel: 44 (0)20 8378 1012 / 07885 288512 “…a…

Tour Management Services – A professional solution for touring artists

23 November 2024Mark

"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…

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

23 November 2024Mark

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…

Screening of Award Winning Documentary – The Graceless Age: The Ballad Of John Murry 16th September 2024, Rich Mix London

10 September 2024Mark

John Murry is a half Cherokee American musician, singer-songwriter and composer. With deep, rich vocals and dark poetic lyrics he’s been compared to Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen. This extraordinary feature documentary on American singer songwriter John Murry who was on the cusp of greatness after the release of his album “Graceless Age” (2013) when his world fell apart. He found solace in Ireland where he had washed up creatively exhausted and depressed and where, he said, the landscape and the people revived him. This haunting film sees John retrace his steps back to Mississippi to a neglected childhood, explore his family links to the Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner,…

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

3 August 2024Mark

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 &…

John Murry and Michael Timmins – A Little Bit of Grace and Decay (Gatefold CD)

9 July 2024Mark

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** Gatefold CD. The Soundtrack to accompany the Award winning Documentary "The Graceless Age: The Ballad Of John Murry." Written and performed by John Murry and Mike Timmins (Cowboy Junkies). The film has already won Best Irish Documentary at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and will be premiering in the UK later this year. Directed by Sarah Share best known for her multi award winning ‘If I Should Fall from Grace’ - the Shane MacGowan Story. "Ever since we finished recording A Short History of Decay back…

John Murry – UK Tour Dates July 2024

14 June 2024Mark

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. Tracks include stripped back versions of songs from A Short History Of Decay, new songs and sections from the documentary score. “Everyone must come out of his Exile in his own way.” - Martin Buber “Ever since we finished recording A Short History of Decay back in 2016, I’ve been waiting for John Murry to return to my studio,” says Timmins. “I had been working on some ideas for the film score for John’s doc when he finally reappeared. He had three days to…

John Murry – Tour Dates 2024

13 May 2024Mark

“Our culture is a revolutionary culture, a revolutionary force on the planet, the seed of the new order that will come to flower with the disintegration and collapse of the obsolete social and economic forms” - John Sinclair “I am only a madman among the mad.” - Emil Cioran “Everyone must come out of his Exile in his own way.” - Martin Buber “We talk in black and white, ones and zeros and satellites, and one day we just might, replace our very souls.” Born in 1979, John Murry is an American musician, singer-songwriter, composer, and producer. He hails from Tupelo, Mississippi, and currently resides in Drumlish, County Longford, Ireland. Murry…

Seth Faergolzia of Dufus – Tour Dates 2024

13 May 2024Mark

Seth Faergolzia is a musician, singer, composer, puppeteer, and artist known for his unique and eclectic style. He gained recognition as the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed avant-boho outfit Dufus. Iron Man Records released Neuborns and The Last Classed Blast by Dufus. Their landmark 2003 album "1:3:1" was praised by critics and described as a record that could potentially change a listener's life. Faergolzia's music has drawn comparisons to artists like Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Ween, and Mr. Bungle, but he has developed a genre unto himself over time. With a prolific body of work that spans over 20 albums and appearances in more than 20 countries, Faergolzia has collaborated with…

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

23 April 2024Mark

“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…

Total Assault on the Culture

9 March 2024Mark

The Iron Man Records Newsletter aims to inspire you. It's free. It goes out about once a Month. You can choose to support Iron Man Records by paying if you have the means to do so. But there will always be a free version too. Read the latest Newsletter from Iron Man Records here. If you want to keep up with more regular updates, you are also invited to join the new Iron Man Records Channel on Telegram, it’s Free. If you’re interested, simply click on the link: t.me/ironmanrecords23free Once you're there, click on the "Join" button, and you'll instantly become a part of our growing community. If you have anything…

Transglobal Underground – A band of cosmic mutant rebels representing the living, beating heart of multicultural Britain, a living rebuttal of race-hate politics

12 January 2024Mark

All booking enquiries please email Peter Conway Tel: 44 (0)20 8378 1012 / 07885 288512 “…a band of cosmic mutant rebels” — BBC Follow Transglobal Underground on SongKick There are few acts in the UK with as strong an influence and as complex a legacy as Transglobal Underground. For over 25 years it’s been a DJ/musical collective, one of the founders of global fusion, a working band famous for it’s scorching live shows, a techno soundsystem, a folk festival rabble rouser, a pop group, a club night, a Middle Eastern hit production team, an improvised study group for Indian classical music, an Albanian brass band, a duo..or was it an octet?…a…

Alex Wilson & Omar Puente Quartet – UK Tour Dates 2023. Come and See.

4 December 2023Mark

Award winning artists Alex Wilson (piano) and Omar Puente (violin) join forces for a special collaboration, combining their intense musical energies with the help of bass virtuoso Dimitris Christopoulos and Venezuelan percussion powerhouse Edwin Sanz. Throughout their careers the pair have collectively performed with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Courtney Pine and Tito Puente, having also appeared together on a joint billing at Glastonbury this year. This new show provides a unique opportunity to experience repertoire from Alex and Omar's own albums brought to life together for the first time, and promises to take the audience on a joyful, whirlwind journey of musical exuberance. Alex Wilson: "His playing is fantastic" Rodrigo…

Police Bastard – UK Tour Dates in October 2023

9 October 2023Mark

Police Bastard will be playing 12th October - Redrum, Stafford, 15th October - The Dark Horse, Birmingham, 22nd October - The Victoria Inn, Derby, 27th October - B2, Norwich. Come and see. Tickets on the door. Bring friends. Tour details: 12th October - Redrum, 36 Crabbery St, Stafford ST16 2BA with support from Black Widows and Picasso Blot 15th October - The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP with support from Born Hostile, Model Of Truth, The Hate, and Picasso Blot. 22nd October - The Victoria Inn, 12 Midland Place, Derby, DE1 2RR with Kick The Clown, Retsu, Geval, and Blind Eye. 27th October - B2, 496 Sprowston…