STRUMMER AND THE FIREFIGHTERS
MILITANT ENTERTAINMENT LTD
PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday 6th November 2007
Immediate Release
JOE STRUMMER FIREFIGHTERS SHOW – FIVE YEARS ON
A show to mark the fifth anniversary of Joe Strummer’s legendary benefit for the striking firefighters will hit the stage at Acton Town Hall next Thursday – 15th November.
Headlining is Billy Bragg, supported by long-time Strummer associate Tymon Dogg, tribute act Take The Fifth and with ex-Specials guvnor Jerry Dammers on the decks. Very special guests are also lined up for the night.
The show will raise money for Bragg’s Jail Guitar Doors project – putting instruments into prison in memory of Joe – and the Strummerville foundation. It sold out in two hours when it went public earlier this year.
Five years ago Joe played for the FBU and was joined on stage for the first time in two decades by Clash guitarist Mick Jones in a night that has gone down in rock and roll folklore. A few weeks later Joe tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 51.
Co-promoter Geoff Martin from Militant Entertainment, said:
“This past few days we have all been reminded of the debt we owe our firefighters. Joe recognised that. On the 15th November we will re-raise the banner of solidarity above Acton Town Hall.”
PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday 6th November 2007
Immediate Release
JOE STRUMMER FIREFIGHTERS SHOW – FIVE YEARS ON
A show to mark the fifth anniversary of Joe Strummer’s legendary benefit for the striking firefighters will hit the stage at Acton Town Hall next Thursday – 15th November.
Headlining is Billy Bragg, supported by long-time Strummer associate Tymon Dogg, tribute act Take The Fifth and with ex-Specials guvnor Jerry Dammers on the decks. Very special guests are also lined up for the night.
The show will raise money for Bragg’s Jail Guitar Doors project – putting instruments into prison in memory of Joe – and the Strummerville foundation. It sold out in two hours when it went public earlier this year.
Five years ago Joe played for the FBU and was joined on stage for the first time in two decades by Clash guitarist Mick Jones in a night that has gone down in rock and roll folklore. A few weeks later Joe tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 51.
Co-promoter Geoff Martin from Militant Entertainment, said:
“This past few days we have all been reminded of the debt we owe our firefighters. Joe recognised that. On the 15th November we will re-raise the banner of solidarity above Acton Town Hall.”
posted by Geoff Martin at 11:19 AM
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