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A new view on a Sharp classic 29 February 2008
Those of you who purchased Take A Look At The Punks, the Dave Sharp tribute album will be familiar with Booze'N'Daze's version of Dave Sharp's song Homeless Child.

Well now, thanks to Irish Trooper Doug Matthews, the track now has a very emotional video that is available for viewing on YouTube.


Here at davesharp.org we think that is an amazing piece of work that perfectly complements what is an outstanding version of one of Dave's finest moments as a songwriter. If you agree, then rate the video at YouTube & then share it with with your friends & colleagues. Let's see if we can get Dave & Booze'N'Daze into the YouTube Featured videos!

If you want to here more Booze'N'Daze, you can visit their MySpace at:
http://www.myspace.com/boozendaze

News from the Frontier 18 February 2008
The Hard Travelers are currently in the studio recording their first EP.
It's planned release should coincide with their debut dates in May. Tour Dates Page

The Hard Travelers' live EP from The Cellars (Portsmouth) is currently being mixed down and will be dispatched in due course.

Hard Travelers Review The Cellars - Southsea Added to Recent Press 24 January 2008
A review by Wendy Evans and published in Porthsmouth Evening News' Go section has been added to the Recent Press section
Hard Travelers Radio Interview 20 January 2008
Dave Sharp and Henry McCullough will be interviewed on Portsmouth's Express
FM on the Geoff Dorset Show at 9pm on Monday night (21st January).

They will be speaking about 40 Years of the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the formation of their new band the Hard Travelers. The line up of the Hard Travelers draws a direct line from Joe Cocker to Joe Strummer.....Should be
one helluva ride!!

Express FM is on 93.7 FM across Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire.
Unfortunately there is no internet stream.



The Hard Travellers make their live debut at The Cellars, Southsea on
Tuesday 22nd.

Full details at:
http://www.alimartin.com/thecellars.co.uk

THE HARD TRAVELERS ... 40 YEARS OF THE SPIRIT OF WOODY GUTHRIE ... DEBUT TOUR 08 January 2008
To mark 40 years of ''The Spirit of Woody Guthrie'', The Hard Travelers, make their live debut on 22nd Jan in Portsmouth at The Cellars Eastney.

Woody Guthrie's influence shines through the songs of The Hard Travelers and their music brings a fresh insight to the Guthrie spirit with a journey through heart and soul of humankind.

Along with Dave Sharp the band is comprised of 4 of the most extraordinary and gifted musicians to have emerged from the last 4 decades of Rock & Roll history.

Guitarist Henry McCullough (Joe Cocker / Wings), keys-man Zoot Money (The Animals), drummer Colin Allen (Bob Dylan / John-Lee-Hooker) & bass player Gary Fletcher (The Blues Band) teamed up with Dave Sharp this year to celebrate 40 years of ''The Spirit of Woody Guthrie'' and will tour the UK Spring, Summer & Autumn of 2008.

The Hard Travelers begin work on their debut EP Jan 20, scheduled for release spring 2008, and play their first live concert in Portsmouth Jan 22nd at The Cellars, Eastney.

The band kick off their debut tour in May 2008 but look out for London shows in February / March.

Experience The Hard Travelers at www.hardtravelers.org
The Hard Travelers 30 October 2007
hard travelers logo

Dave Sharp is proud to announce his new project

The Hard Travelers

Dave Sharp (The Alarm, SLF), Henry McCullough (Wings, The Grease Band), Zoot Money (The Animals, Big Roll Band), Gary Fletcher (The Blues Band) and Colin Allen (Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker) have all individually made their mark on the history of Rock & Roll. Collectively as The Hard Travelers they hold the promise of a major force to be reckoned with.

The band will be touring in the spring of 2008 celebrating ''The Spirit of Woody Guthrie'' performing songs by Guthrie himself, those he inspired and their vast, individual back catalogues.

More info on www.hardtravelers.org

hard travelers flyer

Dave Sharp & Eddie Macdonald double header 24 October 2007
Dave Sharp is delighted to confirm that he will be joining former Alarm bandmate Eddie Macdonald at his gig early next month.

Eddie's new band Westway To The Clash are playing The Half Moon, Herne Hill, London on Friday 2nd November and we can now confirm that they are to be joined on the bill by Dave Sharp & The Li'l Travelers (featuring members of Sploginessabounds).

Although both Westway & Dave Sharp played at this year's Strummercamp festival, they played different days & missed each other. Dave & Eddie are delighted to have the chance to rectify this.

From Eddie Macdonald:

WESTWAY are delighted to announce that joining us on
the bill at the Half Moon on Friday 2nd November is
Eddie Macdonald's former Alarm bandmate Dave Sharp and
his band The Lil Travellers.

Needless to say we are hugely excited by this, and
this is going to be a night that no Alarm fan is going
to want to miss.

The Half Moon, 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9HU

The fun kicks off at 8pm.

Westway homepage

In other news, Dave will also be in London the following week. He will be
appearing at a Sex Pistols aftershow party at Jamm nightclub on Friday 9th
(actually early on morning of 10th). Plenty of time for those lucky enough
to have tickets to Brixton Academy to see Rotten & co and get on over to
catch Dave - stage time at Jamm is expected to be 2am!

Jamm, 261 Brixton Rd, London, SW9 6LH
Tickets £7
Ticketweb

JAMM is notorious for being THE place to come before and after Brixton
Academy shows. Rock up from 5pm and spend a few hours gorging on some great
live music and DJ action before catching the main event up the road. Then
make a full night of it and immerse yourself in an all-night music fest
before catching the first tube home next morning. There will be DJ's and
films during the Academy show times for those of you unable to get tickets
for that!

Also remember that Dave Sharp plays Manchester University (Club Academy)
this coming Saturday, supporting the reformed Big Country.
Dave Sharp Plays Free Impromptu Show in Perth, Scotland Tonight! 06 October 2007
Dave Sharp has agreed to play an impromptu acoustic gig in Perth tonight. Admission is free.

Tulloch Institute Club
Tullock Terrace
Perth
PH1 2PF

Tel: 01738 621541

Dave on stage at 9.00pm.

Sorry for the short notice, but this was only arranged a few hours ago!
More Big Country Shows 02 September 2007
Dave follows up his well-received support slot to Big Country in Nottingham in August, with a further two support slots in Dudley & Leeds (with a further in Manchester to be confirmed soon).

Full details are:
FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER – JB'S, DUDLEY
15 Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4QF

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER – RIO'S, LEEDS
The Grand Arcade, 9 Merrion Street, Leeds LS1 6PQ

SATURDAY 27th OCTOBER - MANCHESTER ACADEMY (NOW CONFIRMED)
Venue Address: MUSU, Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9PR

See Tour dates page for ticket details.


All change for Nantwich 16 July 2007
Please note that the promotor has rescheduled Dave's appearance at The Acoustic Festival of Britain from late on Sunday evening to early evening on Saturday 28th. Dave is now scheduled to play the Woodie Guthrie stage between 6pm & 7pm on Saturday.
The full line up and running order can be viewed at http://www.acousticfestival.co.uk/runningorder.html


Although a family illness has forced Dave to cancel his appearances in Scotland this coming weekend, other forthcoming appearances are currently unaffected. The situation will be reviewed over this week and we hope to be able to give further news over the weekend.

Following a successful appearance a couple of weeks ago, Dave Sharp and The Hard Travellers (featuring Ransom) are due to play a second show at Ashton Under Lyne's Station Hotel on Friday 27th July.


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