Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch

Subject: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: GUEST,ROCK'N'REEL MAGAZINE
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 11:27 AM

Rock'n'Reel is back!
www.rock-n-reel.co.uk

Rock'n'Reel….a music magazine covering the very best in roots, rock, blues and beyond.

The new publisher of Rock'n'Reel is Richard Ellin who was the commercial publisher of 'CD Review' and advertisement director…'Forte' (Trust House Fortes magazine).
Ellin was consultant to Mercedes on the re-launch of their consumer publication. He was involved in the launch of the Today newspaper and has also worked for the
BBC on 'The Radio Times'.

A fan and subscriber to the original Rock'n'Reel first published in 1998, Richard Ellin is committed to the magazine's long term future as a serious music journal.
Rock'n'Reel started life as a fanzine with modest ambitions and grew into a fully fledged magazine; this development will now continue with the relaunch
in December 2006. The new version of Rock'n'Reel will appear nationally as a one hundred and forty page glossy bi monthly with its own distinctive cover mount
CD entitled 'UN-HERD'

Un-Herd Volume 1 includes music by Canned Heat, Ani DiFranco, Steve Hackett, Eleanor McEvoy, Paul Lamb and The King Snakes, Colin Scot, Heartless Bastards, Die Hunns, Luke Doucet, Denison Witmer and more. There will be a further free CD in the Un-herd series affixed to the cover of each subsequent issue of Rock'n'Reel.

Never a magazine to kow-tow to the vagaries of musical fashion, Rock'n'Reel has attracted some of the best music writers in the British Isles.
Editor Sean McGhee returns with most of the original writing team who are equally delighted and excited to be working again on the magazine promising lots of exclusive interviews and interesting music features and off the wall photography.   

Rock'n'Reel has been completely redesigned in full colour with reader friendly layouts. The review section will be divided into categories of styles allowing readers to locate their favourite music in a more satisfying and absorbing way.

The first issue of the relaunched Rock'n'Reel includes interviews with Shane MacGowan, Donovan, Paul Rodgers, Flogging Molly, Christy Moore, Jacqui McShee, Arlo Guthrie, Andy Roberts, Dick Gaughan, Legendary Shack Shakers, James Yorkston, Spiers & Boden, Joe Brown, and features on Bob Dylan, Marc Bolan, Nick Drake, Arthur Lee and Syd Barrett … plus all the usual CD, live, DVD, book reviews and news.

A one year subscription to the magazine includes a five CD offer. The collection courtesy of Terra Nova and Osmosys Records gives the listener almost five hours of hard core folk, world music and comedy as well as left field contemporary sounds. The offer earns the subscriber seventy one tracks which include some very rare pieces by well known performers as well as gems from up and coming artists. Potential subscribers can take up the offer by either visiting the web-site www.rock-n-reel.co.uk
or by purchasing the first edition which includes full subscription details and an application form.      
Alternatively Rock'n'Reel is available nationally from WH Smiths and all good newsagents plus Virgin, HMV, Our Price and Borders stores. Distribution nationally is by Comag.

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: greg stephens
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 11:51 AM

Great news. Always loved the old mag. Congratulations to Sean McGhee on this splendid resurrection.

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 12:40 PM

bigger writing this time please!

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: greg stephens
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 12:45 PM

I thought one of the great charms of the old mag was that it was virtually impossible to read. It gave it a fine underground, faintly illegal feel.
The other good thing, which I hope continues, was Sean the editor's enthusiatic niceness. He always wrote great reviews, which means evryone's publicity handouts always had quotes from Rock'n'Reel saying great, magnificent, terrific etc.

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: GUEST,Wayne
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 01:25 PM

Rock-N-Reel is the finest music magazine (ie. the one that most consistently reflected my own tastes) in the land. Chuffed it's back!

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 01:37 PM

Is this the same Richard Ellin who distributes the "Guide Cats" CDs? If so, more power to his elbow!

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 01:46 PM

bloody hell that's terrific, smashing, lovely. Seriously thanks for the kind words and indeed Rchard Ellin is the guy behind the 'Guide Cats' CD
Cheers
Sean

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 02:37 PM

just wondered was the Greg Stephens who replied the Greg who was in The Boat Band and just recently recorded 'Trip To The Lakes'? If so there's a great review in the re-launch issue of Rock'n'Reel.
Cheers
Sean

Subject: RE: ROCK'N'REEL RE-LAUNCH
From: greg stephens
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 06:40 PM

Yes, that's me Sean. Delighted to see you back in business. I'll look forward to reading a copy.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 07:12 PM

We all will. Sean McGhee has more insight into what constitutes the living artform of folk music than the entire staff of the BBC, Folk Roots, the Arts Council, and The English Folk Song and dance Society - all rolled together.

What amazes me that a man of his great creative energy has not been talent spotted and recruited into a powerful position.

Not all all that surprising I suppose, given the establishments lack of ability to spot talent.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 03:34 AM

Sean McGhee is from west Cumberland. I know from personal experience that the establishment in ondon is not very interested in what goes on in west Cumberland. In fact, I don't think London has heard of west Cumberland.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Sean McGhee
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 05:46 AM

I'm humbled and amazed by the comments I've had about the mag and it's re-launch, especially so as I'm not even sure who some of the people are who have been leaving messages.
It's a bit like reading your own obituary while your still alive! Odd but very nice.
Thank you kind strangers!
Sean
Rock'n'Reel editor
folk and general music fanatic!

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:54 AM

The initial post doesnt make clear when the first issue comes/came out. Will it be at WHSmtihs if we go now? There was also a reference to the original Rock'n'Reel coming out first in 1998. Surely it was longer ago than that?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,SEAN MCGHEE
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 12:08 PM

Well spotted! What a typo. As you correctly pointed out Greg, it was somewhat earlier 1988 infact.
The mag should be available from the end of this week 8/9 december in WH Smiths etc.
Cheers
Sean

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 06:48 AM

The invite to advertise folder came to me and I binned it because the picture on the front of Shane MacGowan was the most revolting thing I have seen in a long time. Why on earth did you choose that one? I didn't feel encouraged to either use, read or subscribe to the mag I'm afraid. All because of that picture.

Sal

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 07:01 AM

Actually I know one of the review writers for this mag so I'd better behave myself or he won't say a good word about us!

Sal
www.myspace.com/shotdogs

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 07:07 AM

Oh brilliant, I did exactly what it said on the tin.
Hmmmph!
Sal
this doesn't work!

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Snuffy
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 09:21 AM

Shot Dogs

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 10:13 AM

Ms Lemon. The main secret to Blickies which work is to make sure don't accidentally put in anything which doesn't belong. Your link was as follows :-
http://www.mudcat.org/www.myspace.com/shotdogs
Snuffy's link was this :-
http://www.myspace.com/shotdogs
Yours doesn't work because the browser is trying to search INSIDE Mudcat for the Myspace address.
Hope that helps.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 12:12 PM

But what I want to know is, Perry.......

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 12:19 PM

Re the pic of Shane MacGowan on the cover of Rock'n'Reel. I chose it because it possesses, in the words of Yeats 'A Terrible Beauty'.
It reminds me of a amalgamation of Brendan Behan, Ronnie Drew,Shaney Mac and the spirit of the rough edge of the Irish ballad tradition...
Quite simply it's a stuning cover shot and a superb and evocative photo.
Sean

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 03:45 PM

I have to say that my favourite performers tend to look more like Shane MacGowan than (well, I'll name no names).

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 06:32 AM

Anyone got a copy yet? it's in the shop just saw a pile in Virgin in North London. Looks great in the new format. All chunky and glossy and looks like some great interviews. Am off to read my copy. bye
Mal

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 07:22 AM

I agree it has a revolting beauty but very unpleasant to look at. After studying it for a few minutes it just makes me want to throw up, that's all.

Sal

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 07:24 AM

Ms Lemon(Sal): who would you like to see on the cover?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,dino
Date: 13 Dec 06 - 03:03 PM

Rock'n'Reel is now out and about on the UK newsstands and in Virgin, Fopp, Borders and Our Price stores. Anybody picked a copy up yet???

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Wayne
Date: 13 Dec 06 - 07:05 PM

I picked up a copy from the Leeds branch of Borders today.

The first thing that hit me was how glossy and professional looking it was and I was a bit conderned that it wouldn't be as eclectic and interesting as in days of yore but, in fact, Sean and his team have stuck to their guns and produced an issue that is as well written and genre crossing as it ever was.Tremendous! (By the way, if I can stick my oar into the cover controversy, I think it's a deliciosly provocative portrait of one of the great folk icons.)

The free cd is a joy too. It's not all to my taste but even the crap stuff is interesting and it's introduced me to some stunning performers that I'd never previously heard of (Jon Auer, Dennisn Witmer, Die Hunns).

This first issue of the reborn R'n'R has set the benchmark confidently high. I truly hope it sells in decent quantities. Sean and Richard Ellin deserve it.

Diolch

Wayne

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 13 Dec 06 - 07:27 PM

Havent found one in my local shop. Anyone read the Boat Band review which Sean says is in it? Any good?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Wayne
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 04:44 AM

Hi Greg

A five star review from Sean himself! Quotes include, 'meticulously researched' and 'a splendidly upbeat feel'. Nice one!

Sounds right up my street. I shall look forward to picking up a copy.

Cheers

Wayne

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 06:22 PM

Thankk you Wayne. never mind picking up one copy, think of all your relatives and friends hoping for nice Christmas presents. Get down to HMV and go for it.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Dec 06 - 06:45 PM

You can buy it online too: www.rock-n-reel.co.uk (click on the graphic at the bottom of the page, some people couldn't find that). That includes taking out a subscription, which I've done, for a year (6 issues) or just one copy.

There were some problems with the online oredering system, but I expect that's been sorted by now. My copy arrived today anyway.

I'm just listening to the 5 CDs than come with the first issue. 6 in fact, as one of them's a double. I haven't even read the mag yet. Yes Greg, there's a nice review of Trip to the Lakes!

Anahata

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Penguin Egg
Date: 15 Dec 06 - 10:06 AM

I have to agree with Ms Lemon. It may be difficult finding a good photograph of Shane McGowan, but they don't seem to have tried very hard. What is it with the teeth thing, anyway?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,SEAN
Date: 16 Dec 06 - 04:52 AM

I beg to differ! We did try VERY hard. Around a hundred different shots in total. The photo was taken live at Morecambe Wasted festival 2005 and is part of around 15 pics of MacGowan (not McGowan-spelling!!) taken that days. Some others are included in the feature. I've explained why I liked the photo so much earlier, but it's certainly provoked a response! You won't forget it in a hurry!
Am pleased to report the relaunched magazine is flying out of the shops! something that has pleased and truly surprised me after a four year break. The amount of goodwill and welcome back messages I've had has been overwhelming.
Watch out as well for an interview with Sean McGhee on the Bob Harris show sometime next week!
Cheers
Sean

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 Dec 06 - 01:41 PM

Greg: Who would I like to see on the front cover of the mag? Me,
Martin Carthy, Howard Bragen,David Cassidy, Shane MacGowan with his mouth closed maybe?

Sal

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Little Musgrave
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 07:10 AM

Good to have Rock 'n' Reel back again. I recommend those that want to get hold of a copy to buy a subscription. I suspect that this provides a degree of financial stability for the publishers and gives them an idea of sales figures (but what do I know, I'm a care service manager, not a marketing person). However, I got the first edition v. quickly, and 4 free cds to boot (one of which was a double). Good luck for the future; long may you be with us!

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,Penguin Egg
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 06:43 AM

I am really keen to get a copy of this magazine, but my attempts are proving fruitless. The London shops don't stock it and ordering it from terranovamusic is proving to be frustrating. Anywhere else I can go?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 11:08 AM

Rock'n'Reel mag is available throughout London though at Virgin, Borders and Smiths in Brent Cross, Croydon, Watford, Holburn Circus, Wood Green, Bromley, Ealing, Leadenhall, Hammersmith, Enfield, Kingsway, Stratford East, Woolwich, Wimbledon, Kensington High St, East Ham, Oxford Street, Beckton, Surrey Quays and Wandsworth. I know it's been selling fast so maybe some stores will have sold out. You can buy online at www.terranovamusic.com It seems to be working fine because I've just been online.
Sean

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Folk Form # 1
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 11:44 AM

At last, I've managed to order my year's subscription. I'm looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 01:36 PM

Hope you're not disappointed! Although I doubt you will be. Here's a review of the mag from Jacey Bedford of Artisan/Britfolk

I just had time to sit down and read my advertiser's copy of the new
bi-monthly Rock n Reel magazine and I must admit I'm impressed. The
whole thing seems to strike a nice balance between magazines at either
end of the folk spectrum. On it's first showing I'd say was a serious
contender for being a candidate for a music magazine that serves the
folk world well while covering the wide middle ground between very
traditional and very rootsy.

It certainly doesn't seek to be a copy of either of the two major folk
glossies, but I think it's going to find a big audience.


The first issue under new management - still edited by Sean McGhee with
the usual Cumbrian editorial address, but now published by Richard Ellin
of the Welsh outfit, 'Hand to Mouth Publishing Ltd.' - has articles
about Shane MacGowan, Flogging Molly, Nick Drake, Christy Moore, Arlo
Guthrie, Spiers and Boden, Jacqui McShee, Joe Brown, Dick Gaughan and
Donovan with a healthy hunk of reviews of albums from artists such as
(picked at random) Chris While & Julie Mathews, Sparks, Joe Bonamassa,
Groundhogs, Steve Earle, Rainbow Chasers, Jon Boden, The new Radio
Ballads, Seth Lakeman, Liam Clancy, The Boat Band as well as Deacon
Blue, Sean Lennon, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel... Show of Hands, in
other words an eclectic mix grouped in categories of Roots, Rock, Folk,
Blues, Singer Songwriter, Country, World, DVDs Books and Live. Dipping
into the reviews at random they seemed intelligently analytical without
the cringeworthy snarkiness of some of the fRoots reviews.


I was surprised to find myself reading some of the articles with
interest that hadn't at first seemed very appealing to me. The articles
about Shane MacGowan and Joe Brown, for instance, both presenting a
fascinating insight into two completely different worlds. And I
thoroughly - and perhaps predictably - enjoyed the Dick Gaughan and
Spiers and Boden articles.


It was also nice to see that the advertisers reflected the content of
the magazine - not specifically act for act, but type for type. There
have been times when the advertising content in fRoots looks like it's
been hijacked from a different magazine, but Rock n Reel seems to have
found its centre. I hope it keeps it.


I always liked the old Rock n Reel magazine, right from the very first
A5 hand-collated and stapled issue which I managed to get because we
were playing a folk club in Cumbria the week it was released, but it's
publishing schedule was - latterly - a little hair-raising until it
disappeared up its own fundamentals. This new revamped issue, with a new
publishing team, is out bang on time. I'm going to subscribe.


Oh, yes, I forgot to mention the covermount CD, which I haven't had time
to listen to yet... There's a covermount CD with every issue and
there's a four compilation CD offer for new subscribers.


Volume 2, No 1 January 2007, out now
www.rock-n-reel.co.uk

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 02:54 PM

Front cover looks like he has been sucking LEMONS

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Folk Form # 1
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 05:39 AM

I am salivating with expectation. Can't wait to dip in. Can't wait for the MacGowan and Gaughan articles. Can't wait for the CDs.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 23 Dec 06 - 03:59 PM

Dec 30 Bob Harris show(Radio 2, dont know what time) sees Sean McGhee being interviewed about the relaunch. Those who listen closley night notice the legendary Boat Band's latest CD being played, as well.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 04:57 AM

If anyone is remotely interested? I'm interviewed on the Bob Harris show on Radio 2 11.00pm - 2.00pm, Saturday 30 December.88 - 91FM / Sky digital 852 / Freeview 72.
I'm interviewed about the re-launched Rock'n'Reel and get the chance to choose a few tracks.
Have a listen in and hear my super enthiastic ramblings!
Sean (Editor Rock'n'Reel)

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Folk Form # 1
Date: 28 Dec 06 - 05:56 AM

I got my copy this morning. I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it is attractively laid out and there is a lot in it. I was expecting 2 free CDs, but instead I got 5- which was a nice surprise. A review will be posted eventually.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 30 Dec 06 - 09:06 AM

Bob Harris show, BBC Radio 2 tonight(Saturday), 11PM to 2AM

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: greg stephens
Date: 30 Dec 06 - 08:26 PM

Well I listened to Bob Harris and much enjoyed Sean's enthusiastic comments on the state of music. Great to hear someone talking about music for the simple reason that he likes it. And I couldn't agree more about the pure pleasure of hearing simple direct music played acoustically in a pub. And thanks indeed, Sean, for the kind words about the Boat Band (we still often play gigs without amplification. And I am off boating tomorrow!)
Cheers
Greg

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Folk Form # 1
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 04:02 AM

I missed it. Bugger!

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,SEAN
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 08:04 AM

never fear! You can actually go to the Bob Harris site http://www.bobharris.org/ and go to playlists and click on 'listen again' on the bottom right of the page and you can hear and record the show.
Cheers and a happy new year to everyone.
Sean
ps Hello to Greg. Hope to catch you live this year sometime.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Folk Form # 1
Date: 02 Jan 07 - 04:23 AM

Finished the magazine and it is great. Wonderful interviews and excellent reviews. If you love folk, in all it's diversity [and I apologise for using that overused word], - traditional, folk rock, folk punk, singer songwriters, etc, - then you will love the magazine.

I have also finished playing all of my 5 free CDs, which were fascinating. It's opened my ears to whole lot of new artists of whom I was not aware.

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:35 PM

thanks for that Penguin Egg. Bear in mind that is the first 'comeback' issue and we're all a bit rusty. Wait until you see (and hear-free CD every issue)issue 2.Walter Trout, John Lennon,Dropkick Murphys,Moya Brennan, Hazel O'Connor, Brittania Rumba, Ewan MacColl, Levellers, Rory McLeod,Katie Melua,Sparks,Billy Bragg,Sonja Kristina, Ralph McTell and more
Cheers

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: Mary Katherine
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:49 PM

What about us Americans? Any US distribution?

Subject: RE: Rock 'n' Reel Magazine Re-Launch
From: GUEST,sean
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 07:30 AM

for all the Americans who have enquired you can pick the mag up from Borders or Hastings stores in the States.
Cheers
Sean