Chris Berry’s CMC in demand!!

Chris Berry & Mick Clarke’s CMC acoustic act is proving yet again just what a massive success acoustic-based acts can have. ‘There are not many acts out there that are prepared to take themselves out on the road without a bass and drum rhythm section but Mick and I have always loved the challenge,’ says Chris.

CMC in action @ Roman Bath, York

 ‘We work the audience.. no matter how big or small that is. This weekend we played two remarkable gigs – one in East Cowick the other in Wetherby and at both we managed to win the crowd over. People don’t really know what to expect when it’s just two acoustic guitars but they get more than they bargain for with Mick and myself!’ If you would like to get to know more about the CMC experience try these dates that are coming up: Sunday 1 November FOX & HOUNDS, Boroughbridge starts 7.15pm; Friday 13 November MEXBOROUGH ARMS, Thorner starts 9pm; Friday 20 November THE BUFFERS, Scholes starts 9pm; Friday 4 December MEXBOROUGH ARMS, Thorner starts 9pm; Sunday 6 December GEORGE & DRAGON, Wetherby starts 6pm; Tuesday 8 December ROMAN BATH, York starts 9.30pm. That’s 6 chances – don’t miss them!!

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Joe Longthorne in great form ready for November and December dates

Joe Longthorne @ The Grand Theatre, Leeds in August 2009

After a month’s break… well nearly, Joe Longthorne – who has just signed with a leading publisher for the release of his autobiography, to be ghosted by his good friend and fellow singer Chris Berry – is back on the road with over 20 dates to play between now and Christmas.

Joe Longthorne backstage with the luscious Lynne

Watch out for all of Joe’s dates on his own website www.joelongthorne.com  ‘The book is progressing very well,’ says Chris, who has been with Joe around the UK since April, as well as continuing to play in his own bands FOG and CMC, as well as playing solo. Joe’s tour kicks off on Sunday 1 November in Norfolk.

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Chris Berry’s CMC & FOG are back in Thorner!

 

Chris Berry back in Thorner with CMC & FOG

Fantastic news for all of their Thorner army of fans is that both CMC and FOG have been booked to appear at the brilliant Mexborough Arms, now back under the wing of Paul and Sue. The couple came out of the pub a couple of years ago after a long stint at the helm, thinking they were about to retire, but circumstances have brought about their return.

Chris Berry @ Fairview Studio earlier this year

Paul loves the Mexborough Arms and although he and Sue were looking forward to a somewhat easier time he is now determined to bring back the pub to its former glory. ‘And in his first moves toward just that he has asked both FOG and CMC to play there regularly, starting next month,’ says Chris, lead singer with both FOG, the melodic rock part/function covers band and CMC the acoustic act. ‘It’s tremendously exciting for us because we spent a whole year playing here until February and built up a very loyal following – it will be an extra special celebration when FOG makes its return with a pre-Christmas special, but it will also be fantastic to play with my good mate Mick in CMC here.’

The gig lined up are:   CMC on Friday 13 November & Friday 4 December  with FOG making their long awaited return on Tuesday 22 December

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Chris & Mick on BBC RADIO LEEDS tomorrow – Friday!

Chris & Mick in concert as CMC

Popular acoustic duo CMC – otherwise known as Chris & Mick – are live on the Paul Cunnington Show on BBC Radio Leeds tomorrow – sometime around 3pm. They will be playing live and chatting with Paul about their latest series of gigs which start this weekend. ‘Paul has always been great to us and we are delighted he and his lovely assistant Katy have asked us back on again,’ says Chris. ‘We are very much looking forward to our next set of gigs which start this weekend. The Sunday gig in Wetherby should be a great one for anyone who fancies a Sunday afternoon run out to hear us. It starts at 4pm at the George & Dragon in Wetherby, which is just over the bridge as you come into the town. That means that anyone can get home in good time for getting ready for work the following day. It also gives me another chance not just to mention FOG and CMC but also the Joe Longthorne autobiography I am ghosting too.’  BBC Radio Leeds is on 92.4FM but is also available on DAB and on the internet, so you should be able to listen from anywhere.   www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com    www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger    www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Email: chris@chrisberry.tv

Chris Berry’s FOG in new photo shoot

New FOG pictures on the way!

We cannot show you the yet, but there’s a whole new range of pictures of FOG due for release in the next couple of weeks. ‘We used the same studio in Leeds that the Kaiser Chiefs used to promote their third album last year,’ says Chris Berry. ‘Posing came naturally to me as you might expect but it wasn’t quite so natural for Andy & Pete. They called themselves the real musicians!! You’ve either got it or you haven’t! I noticed Mick didn’t have a problem despite it being his first proper photo shoot since 1963 when he was Mr Evening Post and centre spread! Watch out for the pictures being released in the coming weeks!

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Chris Berry – with FOG, CMC and Solo in the next month

Whilst already massively busy with Joe Longthorne’s autobiography, as well as his regular feature stories for the Yorkshire Post, Chris Berry is also equally busy with his current Autumn/Winter bookings with both CMC & FOG.

Chris Berry lead singer with FOG

‘We’ve had a tremendously rewarding September and October with FOG, playing right across the North of England,’ says Chris. ‘And now my Spanish-based friend, Mick is back too so this weekend and the rest of November will see both FOG and CMC in action. With FOG I’m playing throughout Yorkshire in the next 6 weeks, as well as several dates with CMC.. the lighter version of what we do. Several of the gigs are private functions but we really want everyone who can get to see us. Interestingly there are a few early evening Sunday gigs in the nexty couple of weeks that give the chance to get up in good time for a Monday morning!’ Here’s the list of dates and venues for everyone to come:

Chris Berry in the studio recording new tracks for CMC album

This Sunday 25 October :  Chris & Mick as CMC @ George & Dragon (Wetherby) starts 4pm;  Sunday 1 November: Chris & Mick as CMC @ Fox & Hounds (Boroughbridge) starts 7.15pm; Friday 6 November – FOG @ Boot & Shoe (Ackworth, nr Pontefract) starts 9.30pm; Saturday 7 November – FOG @ Horse & Groom (Doncaster) starts 9.30pm; Saturday 14 November – FOG @ 3 Horseshoes (Otley) starts 9.30pm; Friday 20 November: Chris & Mick as CMC @ The Buffers (Scholes, nr Leeds) starts 9.30pm; Sunday 29 November: FOG @ Fox & Hounds (Boroughbridge) starts 7.15pm.

‘We’ve already started taking bookings for well into 2010, with another already lined up for 2011,’ says Chris, who it is rumoured is also to play a solo set as opener for Joe Longthorne next year.

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Chris Berry’s CMC hits the road this weekend

Popular acoustic act CMC, Chris Berry’s lighter melodic sound than when he is playing with top covers/functions band FOG, is back under way for the Autumn.

Chris & Mick back on the road with CMC this weekend

This weekend sees Chris and his good friend/brilliant singer/guitarist Mick Clarke back together for the first time since June. ‘With Mick now living in Spain our performances tend to be resticted to short tours,’ says Chris. ‘This time we have 4 lined up, starting with this Friday’s gig at East Cowick, near Goole. It’s a village ‘do’ and we are headlining so we’re looking forward to it very much. On Sunday afternoon we are playing at a new venue for us – The George & Dragon in Wetherby. We used to play in the Black Bull just close by but when Sue & Geoff at the Black Bull couldn’t put us on anymore, due to finances, Sue mentioned that the George & Dragon would be a good venue for us. It’s an afternoon one too, so that dispels any of this bit about Sunday gigs being a little too late for people who have to go to work the next day as we’re on from 4 til 7pm. We’re also playing the following Sunday 1 November at another new venue for us – The Fox & Hounds in Boroughbridge, a lovely pub, starting at 7.15pm – so again finishing in good time 9.15pm for those who need to be up and off to work the following morning.’ The last of the 4 dates is Friday 20 November when another huge Thorner Invasion is anticipated in Scholes, when Chris & Mick will once again be playing @ The Legendary Buffers from 9.30pm. ‘We also have a possibility of a couple more venues which we hope to confirm soon,’ says Chris. ‘Watch this space! And our new album is also planned for early next year. It will incorporate all of those songs that have become the real crowd pleasers in the past two years.’ There are still some rumours that Chris could be opening for Joe Longthorne at venues throughout the UK next year, either as solo or with Mick.

Chris Berry in full flow in concert with CMC

 If you would like further information about Chris & Mick, CMC or FOG, or Joe Longthorne please make a note of the following sites and email addresses. CMC and FOG already have a healthy forward bookings list but also take additional booking all the time. Chris can be contacted by fans, agents and booking agencies, venues on 07855 992834 any time.     www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com  www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger  www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic  www.the-fog.talktalk.net   www.joelongthorne.com  Email: chris@chrisberry.tv  Chris is also on both FACEBOOK & TWITTER.

Joe Longthorne signs book deal

Ever-popular singer/entertainer Joe Longthorne, who has been packing them in to theatres all around the UK again this year, signed his first book deal yesterday.

Joe Longthorne signs book deal with Great Northern Books' Barry Cox looking on

The deal, for an undisclosed sum, covers his life story – the highs and lows, ups and downs, and Joe has had plenty of those! He has sold millions, lost millions, starred in his own TV series, headlined at the London Palladium and Vegas, been at death’s door, bankrupt, suffered nervous breakdowns, been involved in relationships with both sexes, charged with affrays. ‘It’s all in there,’ says Joe. ‘I’m not missing anything out, so my fans and anyone who is interested in reading about me will get the whole thing.’ Chris Berry, a singer himself and also renowned journalist, is ghosting the book. ‘Joe has been through more than most  in his life. The book will have people crying with laughter one minute, over some of the funny stories, and then weeping as they see, for the first time ever in his own words, what Joe actually thought as he was going through near death experiences. His story encompasses tragedy, humour, con-men, gangsters and the loves of his life. His music has been ever-present throughout, as has his love of his family and his gypsy roots.’

Joe Longthorne with Barry Cox (Great Northern Books) and Chris Berry (writer) at the signing of the book deal yesterday 19 October 2009

The publishers – Great Northern Books – are delighted to be involved with Joe. ‘His story is a real rags to riches, from humble beginning to superstar tale. We are loking forward to working closely with Joe in the coming months,’ says Barry Cox, owner of Great Northern, who have established a tremendous reputation for quality autobiographies and biographies. The book is scheduled for release in late March 2010, with a full-on media campaign taking in TV, radio, the internet and press starting from March 19, 2010 when Joe will receive the Silver Heart award – the Royal Variety Club of Great Britain’s highest accolade.

Book signings will take place throughout the UK at major book stores and at all of his UK tour dates next year, following every concert. To keep up to date with all that is happening with either Joe Longthorne or Chris Berry you can visit any of the following: www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger   www.joelongthorne.com  www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net  or email: chris@chrisberry.tv

Joe Longthorne & Chris Berry set to sign book deal on Monday

Fantastic singer and entertainer Joe Longthorne and his good friend and author of his autobiography Chris Berry are set to put pen to paper on the book deal next Monday.

Joe Longthorne @ The Grand Theatre, Blackpool - September 2009

The publishers, plus Joe, Chris and Jamie Moran will meet up on Monday of next week to set the seal on Joe’s life story. The book is scheduled for release in Spring 2010, just prior to Joe’s next full-scale UK tour. It will be a busy year again for Joe as the publicity surrounding the book will involve book signings at stores throughout the UK plus a special signing session after each show. Following his UK tour Joe is also looking forward to a US and World tour taking in Las Vegas, with him rumoured to be playing with Joan Rivers and Dionne Warwicke. ‘I am really looking forward to a tremendous 2010,’ says Joe. ‘2009 has already been busy and my fans have been tremendous once again. Like me, they’ve had to go through a lot in my career, but they have stuck with me through it all and I love them dearly. Sometimes things don’t always go the way you want in life, but that doesn’t stop you trying. And I’ve always tried my best. I really hope they all enjoy my story.’

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Joe Longthorne puts a smile on the face of one of his fans @ The Hilton, Blackpool in September 2009

Chris Berry’s CMC Back on the Road again!!

Chris Berry of CMC - Back playing live this Autumn

Chris Berry’s CMC – the electro-acousticoutfit featuring Chris and his great mate Mick Clarke is back in business this Autumn with 4 dates in Yorkshire.. and there could be more to come!! Rumoured to be guesting for Chris’ good friend Joe Longthorne at some of his shows in the future, Chris and Mick have built a tremendous reputation for their own acoustic-based versions of classic pop and rock hits from American Pie to Light My Fire; from Cum On Feel The Noize to I Wanna Be Like You; from I Will Survive to Hey There Delilah. Their show lasts literally all night with both Chris & Mick being consummate solo performers as well as a great duo. ‘The sets as a duo are just great,’ says Chris.

Mick Clarke back playing live with CMC this Autumn

‘We both have such a fantastic time together and the harmonies Mick produces are stunning. We play well over 40 songs every night, between the duo and two solo sets. The solo sets also allow both of us to take a break whilst not letting up with the entertainment.’ One of the occasional highlights of CMC is the inclusion of various guests during a night. Harmonic virtuoso Rick the Man has been known to turn up on several occasions – and Andy and Pete from Chris’ highly successful covers band FOG also get involved from time to time. Charlotte Hesp, CMC’s female singer, is usually involved too but having just celebrated the birth of her first child, Harry, she is taking a break this time. ‘We are all delighted for Charlotte and her partner Andy – and Harry. We look forward to Charlotte coming back soon.’ The four gigs lined up for the Autumn start next week.

CMC in action - Chris & Mick get it on!!

Dates as follows:

Friday 23 October      EAST COWICK VILLAGE HALL, near GOOLE – this is a village special event, but tickets are available. If you would like to attend please call Shirley Myers on 01405 862319. Starts 8pm.

Sunday 25 October    GEORGE & DRAGON, Wetherby – this is an afternoon/early evening gig at a little pub just over the bridge into Wetherby. It starts at 4pm and goes on until around 7pm. Should be a really relaxed, fun afternoon.

Sunday 1 November   FOX & HOUNDS, Boroughbridge – lovely pub, great people. It’s another early evening do, starting @ 7.15pm til 9.30pm

Friday 20 November  THE BUFFERS, Scholes, Leeds 15 – the homecoming gig. It’s our home gig. And probably the last before Mick goes back to Spain. Make it!!

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