Bulleit Originals

Bulleit Originals Episode 4 comes live from the Caves in Edinburgh where on Friday 30th January Marlena Shaw played to a full capacity crowd alongside Jazzanova, the Trouble DJs and local act Digital Jones. In this episode we hear from Jazzanova and digital Jones with some words and plenty of live music from soul legend Marlena Shaw. Jurgen from Jazzanova tells us about their new live show and the work involved in taking their studio production on the road as well as his admiration for the enduring legacy of classic soul music. “Thank god for spandex!” - Marlena Shaw Go to www.radiomagnetic.com/bulleit where you can join the Bulleit Originals community on Flickr, You Tube, Facebook and the Bulleit Originals Blog to keep updated with session dates, visual and audio content from our headliners, and meet other fans attending the events. Bulleit Originals is brought to you by Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon should be enjoyed responsibly. For more information please visit DrinkAware.co.uk. All audience members and website users of Bulleit Originals content should be aged 18 or older. www.drinkaware.co.uk You must be over 18 to join the Bulleit Originals Community on Facebook.

American Whiskey brand Bulleit Bourbon® is coming to Edinburgh with its unique series of live music events. Showcasing pioneering musicians alongside their contemporary peers, the Bulleit Originals events take the audience on a musical journey demonstrating how much of the music we listen to today is inspired by original musical genres. Tracing the influence of Soul and Funk, the event on Friday 30th January at The Caves in Edinburgh will feature performances from ‘California Soul’ legend Marlena Shaw; alongside a specially created Tribute to Soul set from festival favourite Greg Wilson; the eclectic vibes of Jazzanova; and Edinburgh’s ‘retrofuturist-broken-soul-funk’ duo Digital Jones. Check out the Bulleit podcast to hear what ‘California Soul’ legend Marlena Shaw thinks about the influence soul and funk has had on today’s music, not to mention why she loves Japan! Also featuring Greg Wilson filling us in on his personal mission to educate the world on musical heritage.

Radio Magnetic were on hand to catch up with the VIPs and record an exclusive live performance from Martha High with her band The Shaolin Temple Defenders. Gilles Peterson’s musical prodigy Ben Westbeech kicks things off, telling us about the work on his new album and how soul has made an impact on his musical style. Jazzie B tells us a little bit about the Souls 2 Soul Soundsystem lineup appearing on stage with him and how much he’s been looking forward to playing along side Martha High. The legend herself fills us in on her experiences in Scotland and the full cycle of soul flavours that came through in her performance.

Soul II Soul main man, Jazzie B, and backing singer to James Brown for 35 years, Martha High know a thing or two about soul music. They talk to us about how they feel soul music's enduring influence has informed their work and the scene today. Martha High and Jazzie B play, alongside Ben Westbeech, at the Bulleit Originals event at The Arches in Glasgow on Friday 7 November 2008. For more information on Bulleit Originals events and activities, go to www.radiomagnetic.com/bulleit.

In the last episode in this series, we feature another Fence Club Bulleit Sessions special. Recorded live in Stereo, Glasgow, Fence Records put together an inspiring line up of excellent new music. Improvisational comedian Harry Gooch once again compares. The episode is presented by Tommy from Found and features words and music from three Fence acts. The star of this show is one of the main men behind Fence Records, The Pictish Trail, one of the busiest men in music. The Pictish Trail's live ensemble features the all star cast of King Creosote on keys and James Yorkson on guitar, with On The Fly on drums and Uncle Beesley on bass. Also on the bill we hear from the deep-layered pop of Player Piano and get rowdy with the perfect punk of Come in Tokyo.

In the last episode in this series, we feature another Fence Club Bulleit Sessions special. Recorded live in Stereo, Glasgow, Fence Records put together an inspiring line up of excellent new music. Improvisational comedian Harry Gooch once again compares. The episode is presented by Tommy from Found and features words and music from three Fence acts. The star of this show is one of the main men behind Fence Records, The Pictish Trail, one of the busiest men in music. The Pictish Trail's live ensemble features the all star cast of King Creosote on keys and James Yorkson on guitar, with On The Fly on drums and Uncle Beesley on bass. Also on the bill we hear from the deep-layered pop of Player Piano and get rowdy with the perfect punk of Come in Tokyo.

In this episode we have live music from new Fenceling ROZI PLAIN, Sheffield's SLOW CLUB and Fence head honcho, KING CREOSOTE, all wrapped up in a nice comedy bubble by compaire and improvisational empresario extraordinaire, Harry Gooch. Tommy from Fence stable mates Found does the introductions once again in his own mellow manner while the Bulleit Session live team scout out some interviews with all the artists, and a few of the punters too.

In this episode we have live music from new Fenceling ROZI PLAIN, Sheffield's SLOW CLUB and Fence head honcho, KING CREOSOTE, all wrapped up in a nice comedy bubble by compaire and improvisational empresario extraordinaire, Harry Gooch. Tommy from Fence stable mates Found does the introductions once again in his own mellow manner while the Bulleit Session live team scout out some interviews with all the artists, and a few of the punters too.

Direct from Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow, episode two of the Bulleit Sessions series features music and words recorded live at the first gig. Presented by Tommy from Found we bring you exclusive live recordings from blues legend Guitar Shorty, ex-Beta Band trio The Aliens and new Fence signing Found. Hear what artists and audience thought and savour the flavour of the first Bulleit Session. The first Bulleit Sessions gig took place at Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow on Thursday 10 April 2008. Radio Magnetic was there to record sets and sessions. The Bulleit Sessions continue with a series of gigs brought to you by the Fence Collective and Bulleit Bourbon. The next Bulleit Session is at The Caves in Edinburgh on Thursday 8 May 2008. The Bulleit Sessions are brought to you by Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon should be enjoyed responsibly. For more information please visit DrinkAware.co.uk. All audience members and website users of Bulleit Sessions content should be aged 18 or older.

Direct from Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow, episode two of the Bulleit Sessions series features music and words recorded live at the first gig. Presented by Tommy from Found we bring you exclusive live recordings from blues legend Guitar Shorty, ex-Beta Band trio The Aliens and new Fence signing Found. Hear what artists and audience thought and savour the flavour of the first Bulleit Session. The first Bulleit Sessions gig took place at Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow on Thursday 10 April 2008. Radio Magnetic was there to record sets and sessions. The Bulleit Sessions continue with a series of gigs brought to you by the Fence Collective and Bulleit Bourbon. The next Bulleit Session is at The Caves in Edinburgh on Thursday 8 May 2008. The Bulleit Sessions are brought to you by Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon should be enjoyed responsibly. For more information please visit DrinkAware.co.uk. All audience members and website users of Bulleit Sessions content should be aged 18 or older.

Prankster pop people Found (latest signing to Fence Records and old time Radio Magnetic friends) present the first episode of the Bulleit Sessions podcast series. Tommy and Ziggy from Found (the Fence Collective's most recent addition) introduce us to a new series of gigs and podcast programmes exploring the enduring influence of the blues. Listen out for music from The Aliens, Guitar Shorty and Found. We speak to Beta Band co-founder John McLean, now keyboardist with The Aliens about individuality, the influence of the blues and remaking Star Trek and hear stories of back-breaking dedication to the art of blues guitar playing from Guitar Shorty. Kev from Found teaches us how to make a Bulleit Sours cocktail. This first episode in the series throws forward to the first Bulleit Sessions gig at Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow on Thursday 10 April 2008. Radio Magnetic has some tickets to give away, keep your eyes on www.radiomagnetic.com/bulleit. The Bulleit Sessions are brought to you by Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon should be enjoyed responsibly. For more information please visit DrinkAware.co.uk. All audience members and website users of Bulleit Sessions content should be aged 18 or older.

Prankster pop people Found (latest signing to Fence Records and old time Radio Magnetic friends) present the first episode of the Bulleit Sessions podcast series. Tommy and Ziggy from Found (the Fence Collective's most recent addition) introduce us to a new series of gigs and podcast programmes exploring the enduring influence of the blues. Listen out for music from The Aliens, Guitar Shorty and Found. We speak to Beta Band co-founder John McLean, now keyboardist with The Aliens about individuality, the influence of the blues and remaking Star Trek and hear stories of back-breaking dedication to the art of blues guitar playing from Guitar Shorty. Kev from Found teaches us how to make a Bulleit Sours cocktail. This first episode in the series throws forward to the first Bulleit Sessions gig at Maggie May's Basement in Glasgow on Thursday 10 April 2008. Radio Magnetic has some tickets to give away, keep your eyes on www.radiomagnetic.com/bulleit. The Bulleit Sessions are brought to you by Bulleit Bourbon. Bulleit Bourbon should be enjoyed responsibly. For more information please visit DrinkAware.co.uk. All audience members and website users of Bulleit Sessions content should be aged 18 or older.