No Half Measures » Uncategorized http://nohalfmeasures.com www.nohalfmeasures.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:26:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Hue and Cry announce ‘Hot Wire Stripped’ tour http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/02/02/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-stripped-tour/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/02/02/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-stripped-tour/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:26:12 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1409 With the brand new Hue and Cry album ‘HOT WIRE’ being released on March 19th, Hue and Cry are delighted to announce that Pat and Greg Kane will be hitting the road again, this time to perform several intimate stripped down shows as a duo, taking in lots of venues all over the country during April and May.
These special Hue and Cry Hot Wire Stripped shows will feature countless favourite songs along with an introductory selection of songs from the new album all performed up close and personal by Pat and Greg Kane who’ll be packing the keyboards, guitar and microphones for the trip. Once again, these are definitely shows not to be missed by any Hue and Cry fan.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale to the general public on Saturday (04 Feb) however Hue and Cry fans can get access to tickets between now and then in a pre-sale. For more information please visit www.hueandcry.co.uk

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/02/02/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-stripped-tour/feed/ 0 Hue and Cry announce ‘Hot Wire in London’ show http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/31/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-in-london-show/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/31/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-in-london-show/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:22:56 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1407 Hue and Cry will be returning to London to perform a special full band show at the O2 Academy in Islington on Saturday 26th May. This full band show will feature countless favourite songs along with an introductory selection of songs from the new album. Building on the immense popularity of the renowned ‘Hue and Cry weekend’ shows, tickets to the show and access to some incredible extras will be rolled into one easy-to-buy PLATINUM PASS PACKAGE providing the ultimate in access to the Hue and Cry Hot Wire In London full band show.

The PLATINUM PASS PACKAGE consists of a ticket for the Hot Wire in London show; a souvenir brochure; plus a laminated pass and lanyard which provides additional VIP access to exclusive extras including: VIP reception, behind the scenes soundcheck access, special piano and vocal performance, meet and greet, and pre-show hospitality. For full details of what is included in the PLATINUM PASS PACKAGES please visit the Hue and Cry website.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/31/hue-and-cry-announce-hot-wire-in-london-show/feed/ 0 Hue and Cry – Hot Wire Limited Edition Ultimate Collectors Box http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-hot-wire-limited-edition-ultimate-collectors-box/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-hot-wire-limited-edition-ultimate-collectors-box/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:28:53 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1403 Hue and Cry will be releasing a brand new album on 19th March entitled Hot Wire. The album is filled with New Orleans inspired funk and will be available as CD, digital download and as part of the Limited Edition Ultimate Collector’s Box . The Limited Edition Ultimate Collector’s Box will be strictly limited to a run of only 1,000, all individually numbered and supplied with an official certificate of authenticity hand signed by the band themselves. Each one comes tenderly packed with the Hot Wire album on both gold compact disc and twelve inch vinyl formats along with an incredible raft of additional exclusive items such as:
DVD containing bonus audio & video material including two additional songs and ‘the making of Hot Wire’ documentary; ‘Duty To The Debtor’ CD single; Hot Wire manual featuring lyrics & ‘How To’ guide; photographic print; car sticker; keyring; and a button badge.

For full details of all the items including track listings of both the album and the bonus DVD, please visit the Hue and Cry Shop.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-hot-wire-limited-edition-ultimate-collectors-box/feed/ 0 Hue and Cry – new single ‘Duty To The Debtor’ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-new-single-duty-to-the-debtor/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-new-single-duty-to-the-debtor/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:26:55 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1400 The first Hue and Cry single to be lifted from the Hot Wire album will be the song ‘Duty To The Debtor’. The single which has been specially edited, mixed and mastered for its release is already being heard across the airwaves and will be available as a digital download from your favourite online music provider from the 11th March. You can hear the song and view the video on the Hue and Cry YouTube channel.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/25/hue-and-cry-new-single-duty-to-the-debtor/feed/ 0 Hue and Cry join Average White Band onstage at Celtic Connections http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/06/hue-and-cry-join-average-white-band-onstage-at-celtic-connections/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/06/hue-and-cry-join-average-white-band-onstage-at-celtic-connections/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:14:33 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1391 We are excited to announce that Hue and Cry will be joining the Average White Band on stage as special guests on Friday 3rd February at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of this year’s Celtic Connections Festival. Pat and Greg will be performing with the Average White Band during their set when everyone will play special renditions of an Average White Band song and a Hue and Cry song, plus another couple of surprises! Pat and Greg are delighted to be joining a fantastic line up of special guests who also include Scottish singer/songwriter Niki King and Michael Marra. This is set to be a stunning night of music, set in one of the city’s most vibrant music venues. Tickets are onsale now and can be purchased from www.celticconnections.com.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2012/01/06/hue-and-cry-join-average-white-band-onstage-at-celtic-connections/feed/ 0 The Law return all guns blazing http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/19/the-law-return-all-guns-blazing/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/19/the-law-return-all-guns-blazing/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:59:04 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1376 We are thrilled to announce that The Law are back with a brand new studio album Trigger due for release in February 2012. Since their critically acclaimed debut album A Measure of Wealth the band have been busy in the studio and Trigger is the result.

To coincide with the new album and to help sooth your withdrawals, The Law will take the record to the stage at a host of Scottish venues. Kicking off the tour and to bring in Xmas rock and roll style, The Law will be performing at The Doghouse, Dundee on Xmas eve (Saturday 24th December) as part of a fantastic line up for The Doghouse Xmas Eve Party. Following that and taking us into 2012 will be performances at Flanagans, Elgin, PJ Molloys, Dunfermline, The Windsor, Kircaldy and thier home from home King Tut’s, Glasgow. There will be plenty more dates to be announced so keep your eyes peeled on www.thelawmusic.com for more information and further announcements.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/19/the-law-return-all-guns-blazing/feed/ 0 The River 68′s take part in ‘Best of The Beat Club’ at Cafe Continental http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/07/the-river-68s-take-part-in-best-of-the-beat-club-at-cafe-continental/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/07/the-river-68s-take-part-in-best-of-the-beat-club-at-cafe-continental/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:16:30 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1374 The River 68’s are set to return to Café Continental (Gourock) as part of the ‘Best of the Beat Clubs’ Christmas celebrations on Thursday, December 22nd. The evening will include the best of this year’s acts that have appeared at the club throughout 2011. The River 68’s will be joined by fellow Glasgow band The Imagineers with more fantastic bands to be announced. Entry to the night is free and is sure to get you in the festive mood.

]]> http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/07/the-river-68s-take-part-in-best-of-the-beat-club-at-cafe-continental/feed/ 0 GoGoBot to take part in the ‘Glasgow Love’s Christmas’ Festival in George Square http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/06/gogobot-to-take-part-in-the-glasgow-loves-christmas-festival-in-george-square/ http://nohalfmeasures.com/2011/12/06/gogobot-to-take-part-in-the-glasgow-loves-christmas-festival-in-george-square/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:31:47 +0000 No Half Measures http://nohalfmeasures.com/?p=1372 GoGoBot have been invited to help the city of Glasgow gear up for its New Year celebrations by taking part in the ‘Glasgow Loves Christmas Festival’ in the Hear Glasgow Marquee, George Square on Thursday, December 29th. Great news is the festival is free and GoGoBot will be joining a line up of some of the city’s best new emerging artists over five weeks of musical festivities. To get you in the Christmas mood why not listen to the bands very own seasonal tune ‘The Turkey’s Getting Dry’, perfect to wrap presents to.

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