From Hi Arts, the northern arts newsletter -

http://www.hi-arts.co.uk/Default.aspx.LocID-hianewo00.RefLocID-hiacg5005.Lang-EN.htm

For those of you who like me are not of a nocturnal disposition might have missed Michael Marra's appearance in STV's " High Times" fear not as you can view it here at

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1610699553/bctid1699225535

Enjoy

I see that you can catch a sneak preview of plan B's new dance piece featuring new original music by Michael Marra on Saturday 02 August 2008 at 08:00pm

Entry is free but tickets are required. These can be obtained from Eden Court Theatre Box Office on 01463 - 234 234 or on their website at

http://www.eden-court.co.uk/

Acclaimed, Highland based dance company, plan B are welcoming everyone to a public dress rehearsal of their stunning new creation parallel | parallels.

This thrilling piece is the company’s first major show in seven years and will be finally completed during their residency at Eden Court. parallel | parallels explores the worlds of parallel universes, combing the finest dance with music by outstanding singer/songwriter Michael Marra. This is your chance to get a sneak preview of this fantastic piece of cutting edge performance before it sets off for the Edinburgh Festival and on tour.

Stay Strong - New Orleans is the song off the new Blair Douglas featuring Michael Marra on vocals backed by The Nightcrawlers from New Orleans. He delivers the song in French which adds to the heartfelt sentiments of Blair's lyrics. Wonder if it will find it's way on to Michael's setlist. Deserves to!

 Got my copy of the CD today thanks to my local record shop. Yes, they still exist and we are fortunate to have them. CD is not officially released till Monday. If you can't wait till then you can hear a short selection of 4 tracks from the album including Rester Fort at Ridge Records Listening Room -

http://www.ridge-records.com/listen_blair.htm

sorry if it's a bit of a torment! Just enough to whet your appetite for the whole album which contains some wonderful music. Enjoy.