[Netnews-action] 18 & 21 June: Solid Earth raising dosh for Médecins Sans Frontières

[Michael]

Saturday 18th June - Solid Earth: Arabian Nights
     *  Jason Boardman [Aficionado]
     * John Mark [The Earlies Public Broadcast]
     * NO.1S & MC Flip Flop [songsmithrecords.net]
     * Ian Fletcher [Herbal Tea Party]
     * Silv-Ector [Solid Earth]
     * Ken Evil [Bass Camp]
     * Magnolia [Stumblefunk Soundsystem]
Born in the wadis and the dunes of the parched desert wastes, Solid Earth 
bring you a right royal knees-up with a distinctly Middle Eastern flavour. 
Alongside the most excellent sounds of our revered guests will be the usual 
cabaret diversions, of which, more later...
Visuals by RTFM.
Decor by Bothered
Dress to distress - big prizes.
All proceeds go to Médecins Sans Frontières humanitarian work in Darfur.
Where: The Southern Hotel, Nell Lane, Chorlton, M21.
Time: 8pm - 1am
Tickets: £6 on the door. Come early to avoid distress, space is limited.
Tuesday 21st June  - Solid Earth - Solstice
For you aural pleasure we have live:
     * Paula Darwish & her Country & Eastern Band [Frenetic Turkish & Kurdish
       fusion]
     * Dezi Donelly & Mike McGoldrick [Traditional Irish fiddle & flute 
virtuosi]
     * The Asian Music Talent Band [Driving banghra rhythms]
     * The Urban Gypsies [Wild & energetic belly dancers]
     * Chi-chi (Ekweozor) [Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter]
     * Highly Strung [Celtic gypsy jazz]
     * Jabadaw [Contemporary folk for dancing]
     * Tanante [African drummers]
Celebrate the longest day with a night of global sounds from three 
continents.Solid Earth Unplugged promises to feed your head and embarrass 
your feet with this stunning selection of genuine talent.
Be akoustik.
All proceeds go to Médecins Sans Frontières humanitarian work in Darfur.
Where: The Green Room, 54-56 Whitworth Street West, M1 5WW
Time: 7:00pm - Midnight
Tickets: £6 on the door. Come early to avoid distress, space is limited.