Don Letts aims lens at Strummerville
Hello and welcome back, something is trying to stop me from keeping the Clash Blog on track! Internet was out for a few days this week – cable company finally arrived to announce that they had disconnected the wrong house. Nice one indeed. Apologies – yes … Refund for missed service – of course not….(it’s not like I need the internet for my job as I work from home…oh wait yes I do). Needless to say playing catch up has meant the blog hit the pause button again…for which I’m sorry.
Big News though –- Don Letts has announced he is going to be working on a documentary all about the Strummerville foundation. That’s good news on two fronts, firstly what a great and worthy topic for his next project coupled with (in my eyes) an ideal person to put it together. Letts’ affilation with Strummer and The Clash goes right back to 1977. He has worked ceaselessly the last decade in chronicling the London scene and the role that The Clash played. I honestly can’t wait to see the outcome of this although my initial concern as with most things cinematic is whether we will see a global release? The internet has enabled me to get essentially any CD I need even if it’s not imported to the USA but with the regional issues that impact DVD you never know where that leaves you. When I learn more I will of course share that information. Letts most recent work was Carnival which was released this August as I covered on the blog. Here’s a link to the trailer….
Back to the Strummerville project — beneath is the official blurb from Brassneck TV (Letts production company) and of course Strummerville have additional information right here.
Brassneck TV are producing a film about Strummerville, the charity set up following the untimely death of Joe Strummer in 2002. The charity aims to create new opportunities for aspiring musicians, reflecting The Clash frontman’s unique contribution to the music world. Directed by Grammy winner Don Letts, the film will feature performance footage and interviews with Strummerville artists, supporters and founders, plus previously unseen footage of Strummer himself.
In unrelated news Echo and the Bunnymen have cancelled their forthcoming US tour dates which is a huge let down. The reasons are self-explanatory but sad nonetheless. Right, I’ll be back within 12 hours with more news…I’ve got research to do, emails to answer and The Clash Cup delay will come to an end this weekend…GUARANTEED !! Also a quick shout for punk rock.org, lots of youngsters there looking to learn more about ‘old school’ punk (makes me feel like a right gran-dad) but nice to help. Have a look if you can some nice people over there.
Tim
- Strummerville…February news (get me to Austin post haste)
- Shatter The Hotel updates (a Strummerville project)
- Strummerville events, Breaking Rocks news
- Don Letts on Carnival History & White Riot Anniversary
- Don Letts to celebrate Joe Strummer’s life Sunday night on BBC 6 Music
- Shatter The Hotel – a new Stummerville project
- Jail Guitar Doors, Strummerville and Keith Levene
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Relly lookin’ forward to Don’s “Carnival” dvd release.
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