Musicians back tsunami appeal with own CD (From Western Telegraph)

Musicians back tsunami appeal with own CD

PEMBROKESHIRE'S finest acoustic musicians have got together to launch their own tsunami aid CD.

Their aim is to raise £20,000 for the appeal with the CD, which will be on sale from Thursday, February 17th.

The CD has been produced by the SHIRE Initiative, which aims is to facilitate community and Shire-based projects.

SHIRE Initiative founder Peter Anderson said: "This project has been a great example of what local people can do with just a little co-ordination, encouragement and support.

"The response and generosity has been fabulous and to work with such quality musicians is very inspiring."

The CD features local musicians Charlie and the Mole (Fred Herring Band), Nicci Miles and Lee Mason, Mudras, Ryan Jones (Daisychain), Robin Benson, Heva Slattery (In Deep), Halflight, Nick Evans, Dai Crowther, Lowri Evans, Guy Maile, Jess Ward, Nagus and Peter Anderson.

All the tracks are original compositions and the music ranges from folk to acoustic jazz. They have been recorded by Jens Schroeder at Dreamworld Studios, near Letterston, who said: "We were all truly amazed at the standard of musicianship and the positive spirit which everyone possessed.

Almost all the tracks on the CD are a 'first take' which is quite unusual."

The CD is priced at £10 and is available from the website www.shireinitiative.co.uk or through SPAN ARTS on 01834 869323.

The CD will also be available from Swales Music and Victoria Bookshop, Haverfordwest, and Pembrokeshire College. Other retail outlets have still to be announced.

All funds will be sent to the disaster fund and there are no administration costs to pay, as all production and marketing costs have been generously donated.

o Some of the musicians will be featuring live, along with a host of other local bands, at a 999-capacity concert on March 5th at Folly Farm. This will be a ticket-only event and the hot line for reservations is 01834 869323.