Calling all music fans from the North-East

Teesside-born writer Christian Cawley is collecting unique stories, memories and reminiscences about the north-east 1950's music scene in research for his latest and upcoming book Northern Rock.

Christian says: "You might have played with Paul Rodgers, or styled David Doverdale's hair. Perhaps your uncle was in The Shadows, or you roadied for Geordie. Did you get drunk with Lindisfarne, or foolishly set your hat on fire in honour of Arthur Brown?"

Your stories might be just as outlandish, or even a little more conventional. Christian is keen to hear from as many people as he can from all walks of life and with a wide range of experiences. Id you were there in the midst of the north-east music industry and have a story - any story - we want to hear from you!

For more information, or to share you story, please contact Hayley Cox at hayley@candyjarbooks.co.uk

You can keep up to date with information about Northern Rock  and follow Christian on his journey via Twitter  

A NIGHT OUT WITH A CRAZY CHICK!

© Candy Jar Ltd 2013

The team at Candy Jar attended a private function yesterday at Porter's Cardiff to celebrate the launch of See Monkey Songs - a brand new company led by Welsh cross-over icon Charlotte Church, manager Rhiannon Morgan-Bell, and founder of The MMP and See Monkey Do Monkey Recordings, Aimee-Jade Hayes.

The aim behind the new venture is to provide the infrastructure necessary to help Welsh music thrive in both Wales and the rest of the globe, working with a roster of writers and artists to help them develop further and help their music gain the exposure it deserves.

As special guests to the event, the Candy Jar team were personally invited by Charlotte in order to continue its growth as a key component in Wales' ever-growing cultural significance.

Whilst the venue was crammed full of guests, the team were still able to talk to Charlotte, and even managed to present her with her very own copy of Joanne Teague's book, See You In September!

With a line-up of outstanding new artists performing as well as Charlotte herself, the event proved to be a fantastic chance to experience the wonderful talent Cardiff and the rest of Wales has to offer.