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Talisman – New Single – ‘Relijan’ – Jan 20th 2017

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:15:47 +0000

Talisman’s new album “Don’t Play with Fyah” is a revelation. Most bands with a history that stretches back four decades are content to go through the motions, their creative peak somewhere in the past, not Talisman. Their new album includes some of the strongest material they’ve ever recorded, with seven brand new songs and the corresponding dub counter parts; this is their finest album to date.
The first single taken from this album is “Relijan”, a roots anthem with lyrics that resonate with contemporary relevance whilst the music has the timeless feel of the best seventies roots. This track raises the game for Talisman and puts them on par with such British greats as Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty in Roots at their best; without doubt destined to be seen as a classic of the genre.
The single is released as an introduction to the album in the digital format on January 20th 2017. The video has been shot by Michael Jenkins of 8th Sense Media.
With such strong material we knew we had to pull out all the stops when it came to the final mix and who better than legendary musician, producer, engineer and all round British reggae genius Dennis Bovell (Matumbi, Steel Pulse, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Aswad, Madness, Orange Juice, The Slits, The Pop Group, Arcade Fire, Joss Stone).
It’s hard to overstate Dennis Bovell’s contribution to British music, reggae in particular and we can’t think of anyone more qualified to mix this track.
The album includes 14 tracks on the CD and digital download version, there is also a limited edition vinyl LP featuring four of the vocals and their corresponding dub versions, Talisman’s “Don’t Play with Fyah” is released by Sugar Shack Records on March 17th 2017.
Distribution is by Shellshock/ The Orchard and available from all good digital retailers worldwide.

New Releases arrive at Sugar Shack Towers

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:16:22 +0000

Record Collector – 11 top Reggae Albums of 2013 – Talisman

admin — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 16:00:40 +0000

Record Collector selection of best Reggae Albums of 2013 – Talisman I-Surrection!! Pick up a copy and see for yourselves:

Friday 10th Jan 2014

admin — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:15:38 +0000

Talisman out on tour with The Selecter

admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:02:40 +0000

Talisman have been selected as tour support on 16 shows on the upcoming Selecter tour in 2014. Full details on how to purchase tickets on these shows can be found below:
FEBRUARY:
27 – Guildhall, Gloucester

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter/gloucester-guildhall/743823

28 – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter/princess-pavilion/745079

MARCH:
6 – Komedia, Bath

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter/komedia/743506

7 – Pavilion, Exmouth

http://www.ledtickets.co.uk/show.asp?shcode=851

8 – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter-35th-anniversary-tour/wedgewood-rooms/744647

15 – The Globe, Cardiff

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter-35th-anniversary-tour-/the-globe/745429

16 – Old Firestation, Bournemouth

http://www.livenation.co.uk/event/468279/the-selecter-35-years-of-the-selecter–tickets?c=api-000001&camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_97249

22 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

http://jumborecords.co.uk/tickets.asp?sort&event_id=16380

23 – Sub 89, Reading

http://www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter-35th-anniversery-tour-/sub-89/745091

27 – Trades Club, Hebden Bridge

http://www.wegottickets.com/hebdenbridgetradesclub/event/245995

28 – Brickyard, Carlisle

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/88601

29 – Windsor Hotel, Kirkcaldy

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/88655?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_97249

30 – ABC 2, Glasgow

http://www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk/event/60232/the-selecter-35-years-of-the-selecter-tickets

APRIL:
3 – The Square, Harlow

http://www.thesquareharlow.com/listings/eventdetails/3-apr-14-the-selecter-the-square

4 – Open, Norwich

http://www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/events/35-years-of-the-selecter—open–04-04-14-.aspx

5 – Concorde 2, Brighton

https://www.concorde2.co.uk/bookTickets.php?pageName=The+Selecter&dateTime=2014-04-05

Talisman Hootannay, London show

admin — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:32:39 +0000

Talisman currently on tour in support of their brand new album I’Surrection played Hootannay in London on Oct 24th.
Heres’s a great cut of ‘Wicked Dem’

Talisman I-Surrection Album 5 Star Review

admin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:04:03 +0000

Today is a great day. We’ve just secured a 5 STAR (virtually unheard of) album review for our new I-Surrection album in this months edition of Record Collector. Quote… ‘ Opener Greetings and Salutations is a killer of meditative deep roots. This could well be the best new roots album of the year; it certainly is so far’ WOW!
Out in the shops Sept 30th

One Love Festival 18/8/2013

admin — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:32:09 +0000

Two of our acts Jashwha Moses with Full Force and Power and Talisman both played the Festival on the Sunday

Jashwha Moses with Full Force and Power

Talisman

Talisman Tour Dates confirmed

admin — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:30:05 +0000

I-Surrection Tour

4th Oct – The Cellar, Oxford
11th Oct – Barrelhouse, Totnes
13th Oct – Thekla, Bristol
17th Oct – ABC2, Glasgow
18th Oct – Reading Rooms, Dundee
19th Oct – Citrus Club, Edinburgh
24th Oct – Hootananny, London
25th Oct – BWM Promo Room @ Wooton Hall, Gloucester
8th Nov – Zephyr Lounge @ Leamington Assembly, Leamington Spa
9th Nov – Sin City, Swansea
10th Nov – Bogiez, Cardiff
15th Nov – The Leopard, Doncaster
16th Nov – Bodega, Nottingham

More dates to follow

TALISMAN IN EXETER

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:56:23 +0000

The Selecter Tour March 2013 with Talisman as support

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:06:11 +0000

Heres the fantastic tour poster

Talisman to support The Selecter on tour

admin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:43:44 +0000

Talisman have been chosen to support the mighty Selecter on their tour of the UK in March 2013.
Dates confirmed with Talisman:

March 1st The Fleece Bristol
March 3rd O2 Academy Liverpool
March 7th O2 Academy Newcastle
March 8th Oran Mar Glasgow
March 9th Liquid Rooms Edinburgh
March 10th O2 Academy Sheffield
March 14th Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth
March 17th The Globe Cardiff
March 22nd East Quay Whitstable
March 23rd Islington Assembly Hall London
March 24th Concorde 2 Brighton
March 28th Arts Centre Colchester
March 29th Brundenell Leeds
March 20th Rock City Nottingham
March 31st The Kasbah Coventry
Tickets from all usual outlets.

Talisman will be releasing a new studio album to coincide with the tour

Talisman – confirmed as tour support for full UK Tour March 2012

admin — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:16:27 +0000

Exciting news for Talisman as they have been invited onto a full UK tour support in March 2013. We will announce the full dates and headline act as soon as we are given the green light.
The band eneter the studios very soon to start recording their new album, their first for 22 years

Talisman at The Bristol Reggae Explosion Live Sunday August 26th 2012

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:07:23 +0000

Bekele Sengor leading from the front – WOW what a show – Video footage here: http://www.reggaechapter.com/node/1000

The Strummer Of Love Festival Line-Up Announced

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:15:35 +0000

Joshua (Jashwha) Moses and Talisman both confirmed in the line up for 17/18/19 August 2012

Talisman – Takin The Strain (Deluxe Edition)

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:47:48 +0000

The re-release of their 1984 album in the shops now!