== THE CRIMEA \\ Underground ==

Major Site Update

Christopher — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:58:33 +0000

Ok, you won’t notice anything new, well nothing good anyway. But I’m in the process of updating the blog software here which, until done, is gonna right mess some things up. Like, no Crocketts site for now, no archives page, messed up formatting, etc etc. Luckily I just need to whip a few templates in to shape to fix everything, but until I do it’s prolly best not to do anything like try posting comments incase it causes a rift in the space time continuum or something.

Security Updates

Christopher — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:28:14 +0000

Hey guys, due to some spam nonsense with the account I’ve had to kill all user accounts on here other than my own. Sorry Hol :p For ex-authors, if you still want to post then let me know and I’ll give you my own account details.

For the rest of you, please do not use any email addresses related to inaudible.co.uk, as these are about to be killed off too. Just pop one off to — immortalsoon -=- at -=- gmail — or my hotmail address (old timers should know it…) if you have anything interesting to say.

And if you notice any excess downtime here in the short term - probably due to the above. Now I have to go execute some scripts. Or unexecute them. Or something…

Cryptic

Christopher — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:21:16 +0000

Just spotted this on the forums here… “April 30, 2009. The Field Of Dreams. owen Hopkin”. Hmmm… Any ideas?

Meanwhile, Davey’s recording a new album (title includes words Field and Dream?) and playing at SXSW again, between March 18th and 22nd. Lets just hope nothing blows up this time…

All A Blur

Christopher — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:55:00 +0000

Jump out of the fifteenth floor
Boldy go where no one’s ever gone before.
Sillouettes that kiss and fall
like little rabbits on the wall.

Now why didn’t I get that 5 years ago? More lyrics after the jump; midnight and I’m bored n that… Ok off to watch 2 pints biscuit rap…

Evil (Prozac Version)

In a world gone loop-the-loop,
There’s no room for me and you.
Under the influence of narcotics
my baby, my baby, she’s got it.

What if it all goes wrong,
what if there is no known cure?
Fever, fever.

I’m the only living boy,
You’re the only living girl.
Under the influence of narcotics
my baby, my baby, she’s a chronic.

What if it all goes wrong,
what if there is no known cure?
Fever, fever.

What if it all goes wrong,
what if they never find the cure?
Fever, fever.

And I see her face, cold in the winter sun.
Then I see her face, cold in the winter sun.
Then I see her face, cold in the winter sun.
Evil, evil,
Evil, evil,
Evil, evil.

I’m the only living boy,
You’re the only living girl.

Feckin Hobos! Christmas gig now 18TH Dec.

Christopher — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:02:55 +0000

Yes, it said 17th a couple days ago. Yes, I already have my train ticket to come back on the 18th. Yes, they suck balls. And yes… this means… Holly gets to see the gig? Oh hang on… you didn’t get them to change it did you hol? Sneaky minx, you owe me a fiver!

Anyway… if you ain’t figured it out yet, The Criema have yet again re-aranged a gig. At least I didn’t travel all the way to Aberystwyth for this one Appologies to all those that have arranged anything (as if there’s any fans left… *que tumbleweed*), but the Crimea Christmas Gig at Fortress Studios in London has been moved from Wednesday 17th December 2008 to Thursday 18th December 2008. So if anyone’s doing owt on Thursday, or has somewhere to stay, let me know. Otherwise I’m off to Heathrow to harass some important new arrivals

Mailing List

Christopher — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:10:56 +0000

Listen to seashells; they know everything - Davey solo shows announced & news
I suspect they mean www.tarablaise.com. Well it’s not like there’s many others with the same name, is it?

From: The Crimea
Sent: 18 November 2008 01:57:22
Subject: Listen to seashells; they know everything - Davey solo shows announced & news

dear Sir, Madman

Although publicly our heads have been held low, behind the scenes we have been sculpting the most beautiful and thoughtful moments of our musical history, album three “Listen to seashells; they know everything” is well and truly written and 75% recorded, it will be mixed in NY and released early 2009.

We are proud to announce the new arrival in our family, Ms Tara Egan Langley who replaces occasional misfit Annie Mac as our female accomplice and makes her first appearance at the enterprise shows, her voice could drive the Spanish Armada onto the rocks and can be heard on the 3rd album demos of “Last plane outta Saigon” and “Grace of God” on our myspace.

Davey will be performing two solo shows at the Enterprise in Camden on November 20th and december 4th. The first through the door get a secret link to the demos of album three ” Listen to seashells; they know everything”, tickets are 7 pounds at

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search&region=xxx&category=misc&search=davey+macmanus

There will be drinks afterwards at the Monarch and support on both nights comes from José Blasé ( the crimea ) and special guestsWe are also pleased to announce our annual christmas party, this year to be held at the Fortress, a 24 hour members bar in East London, with special guest DJ Annie Mac and a live performance from the Crimea plus special guests, tickets are seven pounds and can be reserved by sending an email to tickets@thecrimea.net with the full names of each individual who will be attending, Only people who have e-mailed their names will be allowed entry.

We’d would like to thank everyone who helped/attended our US tour this summer and especially the street teams, We’ll be boshing out a road movie of it soon - expect flying mandolins and muscle vests - really. We would also like to thank all those who helped us to reach 100 000 downloads, to commemerate this momentous occasion, We have released a new version of “Secrets of the witching hour” with the original secrets in between songs, read by the flaming lips of Tywanna jo Baskette, a mysterious songstress we first met in deepest darkest Mississippi

Hopefully see you in the next few weeks, keep checking myspace for new songs or extra terrestrial activity

yours

the crimea

Solo & Christmas Shows

Christopher — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:38:36 +0000

So… This place is deserted then. I’m currently spending my time doing a million things, well… playing video games, but it’s practically work. At least, I’m making money and cadbury’s cream eggs from it, if not much. But I have a real job interview soon too. So then I’ll have even *less* time for this place. Sorry guys. Tragedy rocks. Still, you’re not missing much, but there are a couple of things you and your blue dog need to know about.

Yup, two solo shows from Kernel Krok, Thursday 20th Nov (in two days time!) and Thursday 5th December, both at old Crimea utopian haunt The Enterprise, you know where, and if not, get outta here! Expect old skool tracks - Frog on a Stick, Bluster Boy, Lottery Winners, Oliver Twisted… maybe not; I can dream.

The other thing is the pantented super shiny all conquering Crimea Christmas Show. Should be at Fortress Studios in Shoreditch, London, on 17th 18th December. I’ve said it before but really, if you’re expecting many more of these things you’re on something stronger than Davey’s ever taken, so it’s really one not to sit back and miss.

And that’s it. To think, this time in 2005 I was posting 8 updates a day, I guess youth doesn’t last. Still, you can still find you much more up-to-date Crimea news on both their MySpace page, Davey’s newly launched Facebook page, and of course the official Crimea website. Now be gone, and leave this place to dangle from a streetlight on an autumn afternoon. And who knows, you loved em once, maybe they’ll stun you enough to empty your cash kitty and fund Davey’s next song on the back of an envelope.

Planet Notion interview

Christopher — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:59:09 +0000

This little interview got lost in the all of the shuffle and way-hey of the summer U.S. tour. Here is the Planet Notion interview with Davey, originally published 07 July. Amazing what one finds when one goes a-Googling.

Get yer 7″s at Townsend Records!

Christopher — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:11:40 +0000

If Leeds’ very own Mama Mia’s deepan 7″ margherita ain’t enough for you (and oh boy, it should be), then you can get your very own 48a Waiting Steps 7″ single right here too. I had the pleasure of collecting 10 of the big boys (for the princley sum of something like £40 I think) straight from Sister Ray Records in London this afternoon. Which is a damn good thing for you lot, as until then that seemed to be the only way of getting one, what with Townsend Records not appearing to have any stock (I do believe SR got the lot), and Sister Ray not listing it on their webstore. But thank god for superfans, eh?

Oh dear, there’s me putting my foot in it again. Townsend Records WILL at last be getting some 48a Waiting Steps 7″ singles in, hopefully early next week, Davey was just hella slow getting them to the kind people there. So if you’ve already ordered from them, or are still wanting a copy, please do check out their website www.townsend-records.co.uk as they are (and have been for many years) the primary online source for many Crimea releases.

That said, I still have a few copies left, so if Townsend Records ever run out there’s a few still available

Christopher

Nominate The Crimea in Vodafone Live Music Awards

Christopher — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:39:28 +0000

We’re gathering up the vigilantes again to deliver some good old fashioned mob-style justice. Go to the Vodafone Live Music Awards nomination website here and type The Crimea in the ‘LIVE UNSIGNED’ catagory. Vote early, vote often.

Brooklyn Vegan dig The Crimea

Christopher — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:29:09 +0000

Very cool words from the very cool Brooklyn Vegan blog. They host a radio show on Sirius so fingers crossed that we hear some Crimea on the digital airwaves. And tonight is the last U.S. show (for now!). If you’re in the NYC area, drop by Goodbye BLue Monday and watch Davey and Joe play their acoustic set.

NYC videos, photos, and a 48a review

Christopher — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:20:36 +0000

Massive thanks to eagle-eye Carla for finding these on YouTube…videos from the Crimea’s performance at McCarren Park in NYC last week. Perhaps an even bigger thanks should go to YouTube user TangyGal, who is responsible for putting them on YouTube in the first place. So go and show her some love at the comments section.

Reviews keep coming in for 48a. Check out the 4.5 out of 5 stars given by Matthew Hirtes of UK Fusion. Massive!

And last but certainly not least - Martin (grand overlord of the US Street Team) has some photos from the NYC and Boston shows here. Enjoy!!

SOTWH U.S. version exclusive download on The Tripwire

Christopher — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:19:21 +0000

The Tripwire is exclusively hosting the U.S. release of Secrets of the Witching Hour. Hey, ain’t no thing if you’re a Limey, Taffy, or Scot -you can still grab yourself a copy of the Yankee Doodle version because it’s free to all man and womankind for-ever baby. Go on to the download page at The Tripwire.

The US version features an updated tracklisting and spooky sweet interludes by Tywanna Jo Baskette, a siren from the deepest darkest South. (A woman after my own heart)

The Crimea Invasion

Christopher — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:02:22 +0000

So the Crimea have invaded the US at long last: guns blazing, cannons roaring, gatlings cranked and ready for action. And all this on famished bellies as food rations are a tad scarce. Nevermind, reports from the front are that spirits are high. Huzzah!

The 48a Waiting Steps is getting some more radio airplay. Passport Approved, is a radio show on Indie 103.1 in Los Angeles that currently has The Crimea on their playlist. The syndicated show plays in many markets across the U.S. as well as on MotoFM in Germany.

We’ve also been trying to get the word out to the US music blogosphere and to music critics. We have an appearance here regarding the upcoming Los Angeles shows. If you know of a good music blog (or music critic, for that matter) that could use some Crimea awareness, let me know by dropping me a line at hmboswell@auxarcltd.com

48a Waiting Steps radio play in US

Christopher — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:03:27 +0000

How brilliant is this post from the Crimea MySpace page:

“48 Waiting Steps” on my radio show, The British Breakfast on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond, Virginia USA (www. wrir. org) this Saturday between 9-11am my time which is 2-4pm UK time.”

Oh feck…just looked at the time and it seems the show ended less than 10 minutes ago. grrrrrrrr. oh well. it’s great to know they’re getting some airplay in the US!