CHRIS BERRY talks about JOE LONGTHORNE – the book & the CD

If you missed the earlier story about the launch of the offer for JOE’s book & rare recordings CD you will need to scroll back on this wordpress site to find the details you need.

CHRIS BERRY talks about JOE and sings on BBC Radio Leeds tomorrow

However, you may also be interested to know that CHRIS BERRY will be appearing on BBC Radio Leeds tomorrow both as writer and singer in his own right on PAUL CUNNINGTON’s afternoon show at 2.30pm. CHRIS will be playing one of the songs from his show as well as talking about his own career, plus that of JOE LONGTHORNE. As you will know by now Chris has been writing Joe’s official autobiography during 2009, which is set to be released in late March 2010. Chris will be talking about the time he has spent with Joe during 2009 and the man himself. FOR THOSE who are looking for more information about the rare recordings which will also be made available with JOE’s book Chris is happy to report that they will contain tracks that were originally recorded in 1974-75 when Joe was just 20 years old. They include songs such as MY LIFE IS JUST LIKE A SYMPHONY – a song that Joe feels would be a real winner for X-FACTOR’s Joe McElderry – which was written by a Hull man Gary Nicholson, and another Nicholson composition YOU YOU YOU. Further details will be released of the other tracks in the coming weeks. Many fans will NEVER have heard of either o fthese two songs, but Joe may even be singing one or two of them in this years’ shows! ‘The early response to pre-orders has been amazing,’ says Chris. ‘We are already seeing a massive interest in fans obtaining the book and rare recordings package. Remember this is only available on this special offer of £32 (inc. P&P) until the end of February or until the limited edition runs out!’ If you cannot find the original story the basics are as follows: Cheque should be made payable to JL BOOK & CD OFFER and sent to: Chris Berry, 2 Elmete Croft, Scholes, Leeds LS15 4BE

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CHRIS BERRY appears on BBC RADIO LEEDS tomorrow – Wed 30 December

Wherever you are in the country you should be able to get hold of BBC RADIO LEEDS tomorrow @ 2.30pm when CHRIS BERRY is the special guest of PAUL CUNNINGTON on his afternoon show. CHRIS will be playing LIVE as well as talking about his various music and writing projects including the covers bands FOG and CMC, his burgeoning SOLO career and his current writing including JOE LONGTHORNE’s autobiography. If you cannot tune into 92.4 FM in your area try GOOGLE for BBC Leeds and you should be able to hear the programme through your computer!!

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CHRIS BERRY launches massive tour for 2010 – with FOG, CMC and SOLO GIGS

We are not even in to 2010 just yet (I know it’s only 3 days away) but CHRIS BERRY is going to be playing even more gigs! Not only is he currently completing JOE LONGTHORNE’s AUTOBIOGRAPHY and back in studio recording new material, CHRIS is also currently negotiating a Spanish Tour, as well as adding to a UK list that already sees FOG playing 40 gigs, CMC 20 and a further 20 SOLO gigs.

FOG in ACTION

The first of these are announced here for JANUARY & FEBRUARY.

JANUARY:  Friday 8 – Mexborough Arms, Thorner, nr Leeds (FOG); Saturday 16 – Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge (CHRIS BERRY); Saturday 23 January – Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge (FOG); Sunday 24  – Golden Lion, Helperby (FOG); Friday 29 – The Buffers, Scholes, nr Leeds (FOG)

FEBRUARY: Friday 5 – Mexborough Arms, Thorner, nr Leeds (FOG); Saturday 6 – New Roscoe, Leeds (FOG); Friday 19 – The Buffers, Scholes (FOG ACOUSTIC); Saturday 20 – Mexborough Arms, Thorner, nr Leeds (CHRIS BERRY)

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Chris Berry on BBC Look North Tonight!

He might well be writing JOE LONGTHORNE’s autobiography; writing for the YORKSHIRE POST every Saturday; making TV programmes for THE COUNTRY CHANNEL; lead singer of a popular functions covers band FOG, one half of acoustic duo CMC;

Chris Berry on BBC LOOK NORTH tonight

a solo performer in his own right; and organiser/singer of THE SINGING FARMERS, but there’s more to come before Christmas! He might not have done his own Christmas shopping yet, but he’s busy! TONIGHT sees Chris on TV, on the BBC LOOK NORTH programme (the one that’s broadcast from Leeds & covers predominantly West & North Yorkshire – if you have SKY & you’re not in the pick-up area to get it on 101 then try 977 or somewhere around there that’s where you can watch  the regional stations not broadcasting in your area). Tonight Chris will be appearing with Ken Jackson as THE SINGING FARMERS to publicise the concerts in March 2010, as well as singing some Christmas songs. Chris & Ken will be on telly around 6.45pm… THEN… straight after that he’s ‘on the road’ to THORNER, near LEEDS where his band FOG is playing @ The Mexborough Arms, starting @ 9.30pm – you are advised to arrive by 9pm! TOMORROW – Wednesday 23 December sees FOG play their last gig of the year @ their home ground in THE BUFFERS, SCHOLES, nr LEEDS also starting @ 9.30pm.. you really must get there by about 8.30pm for that one if you want to sit – but then again FOG are all about partying, so you’ll need to be up and dancing!! In between times Chris will be continuing writing the autobiography which is now @ 86,000 words – only another 4,000 to go! Now somewhere along the way there has to be a gap to go Christmas shopping -but we can’t see it!!    Chris will also be playing songs & being interviewed as part of Paul Cunnington’s BBC Radio Leeds programme on Wed 30 December @ 2.30pm www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger  www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Email: chris@chrisberry.tv    Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter      Full details of how to pre-order copies of Joe’s book with an extra special rare edition CD are on this site too, just scroll down to the next story. Full details of the SINGING FARMERS CONCERTS and ticket sales are also on this site. Full details of FOG’s gigs are here – and all JANUARY bookings & SPRING TOUR details for FOG, CMC and CHRIS BERRY SOLO gigs will be updated between Christmas & New Year. Please keep visiting.

Joe Longthorne Autobiography & Limited Edition Rare Recordings – PRE-ORDER NOW!!

BE THE FIRST TO RECEIVE JOE’S BOOK!!!

Unique and renowned UK entertainer JOE LONGTHORNE releases his FULL STORY of his life in the early part of 2010. The triumphs, tragedies, struggles through adversity, the loves of his life. It’s Joe’s first ever OFFICIAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY and it is due for release in late March! 

Joe Longthorne - The Book & Limited Edition CD for 1000 lucky people

It is a 320-page hardback book, complete with pictures of the great man through his life. But there’s more – if you order before 28 February 2010 – you will also receive a LIMITED EDITION copy of JOE’s first ever recordings, NEVER BEFORE RELEASED , including some songs you will never have heard Joe sing! They are all first class quality recordings of Joe from 1974-75 before he hit the big time, but also illustrate just why he did! Every one of the Limited Edition copies – 1000 only – will also carry full sleeve notes personally written and signed by Joe – and every book will be personally signed to you – or whoever you wish the book to be signed to. Chris Berry, who has written Joe’s autobiography in Joe’s words through 100s of hours of interviews and having conducted a massive amount of research, believes this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Joe’s fans to not just learn more about the man millions adore, but also listen to a piece of history!  In order to be one of the 1000 lucky owners of this package please send a cheque made payable to: JL BOOK & CD, 2 Elmete Croft, Scholes, Leeds LS15 4BE.  The cost of the AUTOBIOGRAPHY plus LIMITED EDITION CD  including postage and packing is £32.

Copies of JOE’s PERSONALLY SIGNED AUTOBIOGRAPHY,  personally signed to you or whoever you wish your copy to be signed to, are also available individually by Pre-Order. The cost including postage & packing is £21.

YOU WILL THEN BE THE FIRST TO RECEIVE JOE’S BOOK!!

There will be a donation made to Joe’s charities from the proceeds of the book.

Joe Longthorne will be playing over 100 UK and WORLDWIDE tour dates next year including UK, US and AUSTRALIA.

Chris Berry is a renowned writer/journalist who has written for YORKSHIRE POST and many other publications for over 20 years. He is also an entertainer as lead singer with popular covers band FOG, acoustic duo CMC and as a solo performer in his own right.

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Chris Berry launches SINGING FARMERS CONCERTS 2010

The long-running charity fund-raising concerts by THE SINGING FARMERS are back again for 2010! Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 4 performances which will take place on the following dates & at the following venues:  SUNDAY 14 MARCH – APPLEBY PUBLIC HALL, Appleby in Westmorland starts 2.30pm; SUNDAY 21 MARCH – KIRKBYMOORSIDE MEMORIAL HALL, Kirkbymoorside starts 2.30pm; FRIDAY 26 MARCH – ALLERTONSHIRE SCHOOL, Northallerton starts 7.30pm; SUNDAY 28 MARCH – DARLEY MEMORIAL HALL, Nidderdale starts 2.30pm    THE SINGING FARMERS are 5 individual singers all related to the farming and rural world, plus a keyboard player. They are: CHRIS BERRY – renowned rural journalist; KEN JACKSON, CHARLES MARWOOD and TONY RICHARDS – all farmers; PHILLIP HOLDEN – farm supply shop owner; and LLOYD LOCKWOOD – rural music teacher. The concerts have been taking place since 2004 and 4 concerts take place each year. Funds are raised for charity and the RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) has been the main beneficiary throughout. THE SINGING FARMERS have raised over £100,000 during the past 6 years. The songs range from Country to Folk, Pop to Shows and the events are very popular particularly in the age range 40s to 80s.

Tickets are available priced @ £12 each. Cheques should be made payable to RABI and sent including SAE to: SINGING FARMERS TICKETS, 2 Elmete Croft, Scholes, Leeds LS15 4BE. Please state which concert you require tickets for.

Chris Berry writes every week for the YORKSHIRE POST, he also presents TV programmes for THE COUNTRY CHANNEL and plays in several music acts raning from ROCK to ACOUSTIC. He is a renowned writer and is presently writing the autobiography of JOE LONGTHORNE.

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Chris Berry’s FOG play in Thorner & Scholes for Christmas

Chris Berry’s renowned melodic rock party/functions band plays two fantastic gigs in the lead-up to Christmas. They are both home ground venues for the band that plays around 50 gigs a year. ‘We are playing @ The Mex in Thorner and The Buffers in Scholes on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December respectively’ said Chris. ‘It will be the first time that FOG has played in The Mexborough Arms, in Thorner for nearly a year and we’re hoping that all of those who used to turn out for our Sunday evening shows will be back! The Buffers on Wednesday 23 December should be even better! We have a huge following in the area and people love our brand of really happy, enthusiastic party stuff. We want everyone to dance, dance, dance – and they do.’ For both gigs you would be well advised to arrive early if you want somewhere to sit. These will be FOG’s last two gigs of the year – but they already have over 40 booked in for 2010 and will be seen at both The Mex and The Buffers once again. But these are the Christmas shows – and the band are buzzing!  Both nights will commence somewhere between 9pm – 9.30pm. Best time to arrive would be around 8 – 8.30pm at both venues. The Buffers is also a restaurant so if you want to book in for before the show your best times would be between 5.30pm – 7.30pm    www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger   www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Email: chris@chrisberry.tv    Chris is also on Facebook and Twitter    Chris also writes for the Yorkshire Post every weekl and is currently writing THE JOE LONGTHORNE STORY

Chris Berry plays FOX & HOUNDS in Boroughbridge THIS SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER

He might be seen as lead singer of FOG, CMC and FOG ACOUSTIC, but Chris Berry is also a solo performer and has been performing under his own name over the last two weeks.

Chris Berry plays The Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge Saturday 19 December

This Saturday sees Chris follow up his sensational night @ The Mex in Thorner (Sat 12 Dec) with another barnstorming performance in prospect @ the FOX & HOUNDS, which is situated in Langthorpe, BOROUGHBRIDGE, North Yorkshire. Landlord Richard says: ‘Chris is a superb entertainer. He’s one of the few guys that play in bands who can then come out onhis own and win over an audience. It doesn’t matter how many are in he sees it as his objective that everyone should enjoy his performance.’ Chris has been playing with the other 3 acts for the past 5 years but is clearly enjoying his solo sets. ‘You really can have such great fun with people and in my nights the audience still gets up to dance even though it’s just me and my electro acoustic guitar. I am thoroughly looking forward to Saturday. Last Saturday’s gig in The Mex was nothing short of amazing. It was packed and they’re all going to be back there when I play again in the early part of next year!’  Chris plays a whole range of styles and eras from 50s to current day – Buddy Holly to Kings of Leon and everything in between – and there’s plenty of great singa long tunes too.. The fun starts @ the FOX & HOUNDS around 9pm.   www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger   www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic    www.the-fog.talktalk.net     Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter   Email: chris@chrisberry.tv   

Chris also writes for the Yorkshire Post every week & is currently writing the JOE LONGTHORNE STORY

Chris Berry’s Big Success @ The Mex in Thorner

What a fantastic night in The Mexborough Arms in Thorner last Saturday 12 December – absolutely packed out and a brilliant evening of entertainment.

Chris Berry - Great Night in Thorner

Chris Berry, lead singer with leading melodic rock covers band FOG and acoustic acts CMC and FOG ACOUSTIC, brought his own solo brand of hits from all decades. Sporting a brand new Ovation Celebrity Deluxe and specialist harmony vocals provided through yet another piece of new kit Chris wowed Thorner locals and those from outside the village with two superb sets which, even though this was just one man and one guitar, had the audience on its feet dancing the night away. ‘I really thoroughly enjoyed the night’ said Chris. ‘When you play somewhere and you’ve normally played with others it can sometimes be a bit odd, but Saturday night was just great. I can’t wait to do it all again.’ The comments back from those in The Mex crowd included: ‘We’ve not been in here for ages. We always used to come in for the music nights. You were great. When are you back?’ and ‘You have such an amazing voice. I’ve loved every minute of you tonight.’ and ‘You are not only a great entertainer, but you are also a lovely man. We love you Chris!’   Chris is back with his band FOG on Tuesday 22 December for a pre-Christmas gig and will be back solo there next year – and also with CMC and FOG.  If you missed Chris’ solo gig at The Mex last Saturday why not try The Fox & Hounds, Langthorpe, Boroughbridge this Saturday 19 DEcember. It all starts there @ 9pm.     www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger   www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net     Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter   Email: chris@chrisberry.tv

Chris is currently writing THE JOE LONGTHORNE STORY – his autobiography.. and he writes every week in the Yorkshire Post

66,700 reasons why Joe Longthorne’s book is closer to being completed

Amazing entertainer and the best balladeer in Britain, Joe Longthorne, is edging ever closer to having his first ever autobiography completed.

Joe Longthorne in concert @ Royal Leamington Spa 2009

Chris Berry, a good friend of Joe’s and a singer in his own right, is the author who is ghost-writing the book on Joe’s behalf and last week saw the book reach 66,700 words.  ‘I’ve just reached 2001 in Joe’s timeline,’ says Chris. ‘Which means there is so much still left to tell. Joe’s life has been one long, huge emotional rollercoaster ride and he is presently on another upturn in his career. His story tells of the rag-and-bone origins to the platinum selling albums – his subsequent demise, his illnesses and the long and winding road back to the top. Throughout it all his fans have remained stoically loyal and remain so to this day. His bisexuality, his drug taking, his bankruptcy, his nervous breakdown, his court appearances – nothing has ever altered his fans opinion of him. They love ‘Our Joe’.’   The book, provisionaly titled ‘JOE LONGTHORNE The Official Autobiography’ is due to be published in late March. Provisional dates for the book release : A limited number of advance copies will be available around 19 March 2010, with all pre-ordered copies available 26 March – 1 April  2010.  The book is being published by Great Northern Books. Copies will be available to order through Joe Longthorne direct soon. Further details should be available later this week.   www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.co.uk   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger    www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter    Email: chris@chrisberry.tv