Demo Cellar Champions South Coast Music
Wednesday 28th of October 2009
On Monday November 2nd 'Demo Cellar' is the new name for Monday nights at the Soul Cellar in Southampton.
It might be a change of name but not of attitude as it remains one of the few places in the UK which plays recordings made by South Coast artists all night.
Formerly know as 'Showcase UK' the night, hosted by Xan Phillips, has demonstrated a fantastic commitment to the south coast over the past five months. It has not only played artists demos and new releases but also given new acts the opportunity to perform in public without the pressure of bringing an audience.
Monday November 2nd sees the beginning of 'Demo Cellar's' end-of-year season of performances by established and new artists from the South Coast.
However 'Showcase UK' has not gone away. It is now the backbone of projects initiated by Xan Phillips, the broadcaster and journalist whose passion for bringing the UK's new talent to the public's attention has propelled him the world of book publishing.
Wednesday, November 18 sees the publication of 'Holywood Star' the autobiography of singer Eamon Nancarrow. A boy who grew up in Holywood, County Down dreaming of becoming a rock star and a man whose journey to fame and fortune brought him in contact with some of the most strangest of characters and amusing situations that have graced the lower levels of rock and roll.
Find out all about Demo Cellar, Showcase UK and Eamon Nancarrow on Xan Phillips' website.