These three teenagers from the Isle of Man, with their superb blend of blues and contemporary music, are already generating great excitement in international music circles. Fronted by the extraordinary young talent Davy Knowles, with Ross Doyle on drums, this gig was to be their last with original bassist Jamie Armstrong before he headed off to college. Those that were there know how special the night was - those that weren't have certainly heard about it!
Joined on stage by various special guests for an electric finale that had the 1,000-strong audience dancing in the aisles, the BDS boys were on great form. And the setting of the beautifully renovated Matcham theatre only added to the atmosphere. This was a real Night To Remember. And there are sure to be many more to come.
Back Door Slam could well be the future of blues - don't miss this opportunity to witness them in such an intimate setting, before they go interstellar! www.backdoorslam.net for more band info. Visit Loverboy Records to buy their EP

Based on the unique and innovative original programme created for Manx Radio, ‘The Shore’ is a vibrant mix of sound and vision, poems and songs. Fishermen, poets, historians, holidaymakers and archaelogists unveil the half-hidden world where the land meets the sea. Much of the pleasure lies in seeing - for perhaps the first time - aspects of the Isle of Man that are so easily overlooked. Do you know on which beach the shingle includes thousands of pieces of 18th century pottery? Who are the assassins in Pie-Crusts? Mixed with contemporary and traditional music from the Island, this video is being distributed by DUKE MARKETING.

Featuring previously unseen archive footage of Royal Tynwald, Odin's Raven's epic journey returning to Peel, the unveiling of Bryan Kneale's controversial Three Legs sculpture and countless events all around the Island in 1979, this is a priceless documentation of one of the Isle of Man's proudest moments.

Interviews with the late Sir Charles Kerruish, former Governor John Paul, Peter Kneale, Robert Quayle, Robin Bigland, Betty Hanson and many others - including members of the general public who have fond and often amusing memories of the time.

Extras include:
"A Kinder Heart - Aaron's Story" (a short film about Christine's nephew Aaron);
"The Isle of Man" (a ten minute programme about Christine's home);
and three live songs - by the Christine Collister Trio, Gregson and Collister and Christine herself, taken from as yet unseen home video, television and footage from the recording of the 'Home' live album.

The DVD, which is the latest release on Isle of Man based label 'Stereoscout Records', is to be released as part of celebrations to mark 20 successful years in the music industry, a career which has seen critics hailing her as "..one of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet.." (Q magazine). It contains interviews with noted music lumimaries, including Richard Thompson, Bob Harris, Trevor Dann and Clive Gregson. There are also exclusive music videos and various bits of video footage and material taken from here there and everywhere over the past 20 yrs. Expect some classic moments, astonishing 80s outfits and even a chat with Christine's Mum and Dad!