24 November 2008

Dave is honoured to be joining Roger Waters once again in supporting Live Earth on December 7th in Mumbai India!

The Giants Stadium concert (where Roger and Dave played to more than two billion people, almost a third the world's population!) was one of many around the world; this is a special, one country event, which may be seen on satellite VIA the STAR Network or via internet videostream on MSN.com. We hope you will join us and the world in viewing and supporting Live Earth. For more information:

12 November 2008

LATEST NEWS

Wetton-Downes Icon to play historic performance Saturday 21st February at St. Mary-le-Bow Church!

Tickets go on sale 14 November!

Wetton-Downes Icon to play historic performance at St. Mary-le-Bow Church 21 February to intimate audience of 200 fans; will be recorded for DVD release. Limited number of tickets go on sale 14 November.

Tickets available from:

• www.johnwetton.com
• www.ticketweb.co.uk
• www.geoffdownes.com
• www.meanfiddler.com

OTHER NEWS

Coming up Soon - Dave and Murray in Cambridge November 16th and 19th!

Guitar Break, New interview with Dave!

Coming up just round the corner...some very special events in Cambridge!

Dave and Murray in Cambridge November 16th and 19th!

The lighting of the Christmas Tree is always a very special ceremony around the world. In Cambridge, the ritual takes place in the afternoon and Murray and Dave will play a forty five minute set to commemorate and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Cambridge community. They will be playing on the steps of the Guild Hall at approximately 3.30pm.

In the same evening, the duo will play at the SOUL TREE in Cambridge. Check www.davekilminster.com or the myspace tour dates for more info! There are very few days you have the opportunity to see Murray and Dave perform twice in the same day at two different venues. This is one and we are sure you will enjoy the experience!

And remember, just a few days later on 19th November, the two will return to Cambridge's LaRaza for an evening filled with two sets of stunning music, beginning at nine pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Guitar Break!

Many thanks to all who attended Dave's special Guitar Break weekend. While Dave hasn't the time to tutor on a regular basis, students of guitar always appreciate his personalised attention. Here are a couple of photos from this past week's successful outing in Northampton, coutesty of Damo Connop of www.guitarbreak.com.

New Interview with Dave!

Dave met up with Matt Frost of Performing Musician magazine to provide an indepth look at his career and his gear. Mat came to see Dave and Murray at the Riva, with his daughter, too, so we have three very special things for you:

• the interview itself (click here to see interview)
• a short blog from Dave about his meeting with Matt and his daughter Summer
• and... very special indeed... Summer's drawings of Dave and Murray performing

Coming Soon!

Very special news! Watch soon for some wonderful performance news!

Thanks for your support of Dave!

23 October 2008

Special Announcement!

New Wetton-Downes' iCon dates!

Dave will be playing four dates in Japan with Wetton-Downes' iCon as well as participating in the special limited audience show in the UK for DVD recording. The band are in the studio now, recording the third iCon album. We look forward to seeing you at these and other upcoming shows. For more details, click HERE to read the press release. And click HERE for tour date information.

16 October 2008

Dave and Murray conquer London and Return to Cambridge October 22 and 21!

Guitar Break Coming Soon and Dave in the studio with Wetton-Downes' iCon!

This has been a tremendously exciting week and we have lots to share with you!

Dave and Murray showcased at Core Acoustic in
Leicester Square on 22 October; in LaRaza in Cambridge on the 21st.

Here are the details:
Storm - Core Acoustic
London, UK
22 October

Murray and Dave are one of four featured acts on the 22nd of October at this famed showcase in Leicester Square for up and coming Acoustic Acts. The cover charge is a nominal 5GBP per person and is easily paid ahead of time. Murray has all the details at his site: www.murrayhockridge.com. Click on gigs and he'll step you through the easiest way to secure tickets and make sure you are included in this very special event.

LaRaza
Cambridge UK
21 October

Murray and Dave are pleased to announce that they will precede their London appearance with two special sets in Cambridge at La Raza. The evening's festivities will start at nine pm and end approximately at midnight. It should be great fun! Find out more here: www.laraza.co.uk or write davekinfo@aol.com if you need a bit more guidance. We hope to see you there. The beautiful blend of stunning vocals and intricate acoustic guitars has been captivating audiences for about a year now and building loyal fans wherever the two play. Hope to see you soon!

Worth Repeating
In the last newsletter, we told you about Core Acoustic in London's Leicester Square on 22 October and two very special Cambridge events on the 16 November: The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 3.30 in the afternoon followed by an evening's entertainment at the Soul Tree. Make sure you hold the date! It's not often you can experience Murray and Dave in the afternoon AND the evening at two such different and lovely occasions.

Guitar Break is Coming Soon - November 1 and 2
A special chance not only to experience Dave's teaching in an intimate environment, but to get free copies of his best selling albums and have them signed for you personally, too! Learn more at www.guitarbreak.com for info on how to reserve your place.

More performance News!
Wetton-Downes' iCon: Dave is currently in studio with John Wetton and Geoff Downes, recording on the third iCon album. The very first live date has been announced, a limited audience event in an historic church in late January which will be recorded on DVD. We're excited both about the album and the ensuing tour and have been glad to hear that so many of you are looking forward to hearing Dave perform with John Wetton again. Dave is equally glad to be working with Geoff Downes for the first time and with old friend and fabulous drummer Pete Riley. If you didn't get a chance to see the announcement, go to www.davekilminster.com and click on the press releases area to read the full story released to the media. Watch here for more about the album and tour!

More news to come!
A very special feature article by Matt Frost explores Dave career in detail and examines his perspective on music, equipment and life. It also features his work with Murray Hockridge in addition to chronicling his solo work and collaborations with the legends of rock : John Wetton, Keith Emerson, Roger Waters. We will be posting it very soon!

Photo Galleries
Also, photo galleries have started to appear at www.davekilminster.com. More are added daily and we know you will enjoy them as new photos are added and old favourites are brought up from the archives. Dave's gear page has recently been added and we know many of you have already enjoyed the deep dive into the equipment Dave uses to achieve his incomparable tone and sound as well as his commentary. If you haven't had the chance yet, make sure you stop by and click on "gear".

Go to www.davekilminster.com for all the latest on Dave, up to date tour information, gear, photos, and to buy any of his albums. (Click on shop). Feel free to leave a note in the Guestbook, too!!

Thanks so very much for your support.

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3 October 2008

Dave plays special concert with Wetton-Downes iCon in January!

Great News!
Dave will be playing a special concert with Wetton-Downes iCon in January 09. The concert will feature new material from the upcoming iCon 3 release and will take place in an historic UK church. The audience will be small and the show will be recorded for DVD. Watch for more on the iCon 3 album and tour. We're excited and hope you will be too!

Click HERE for the press release that went to the wires this week about this wonderful event! Dave will be re-united with the extraordinary songwriter, bass player and vocalist John Wetton as he records the iCon 3 album and tours it as well as with Pete Riley who plays on Dave's solo album Scarlet and with Dave in the Keith Emerson Band. Dave will be playing with songwriter and keyboard player Geoff Downes and Cellist Hugh McDowell for the first time and is looking forward to the experience immensely.

More Good News - Murray and Dave in
Cambridge 21 October!
Murray and Dave are pleased to announce that they will precede their London appearance with two special sets in Cambridge at La Raza. The evening's festivities will start at nine pm and end approximately at midnight. It should be great fun! Find out more here: www.laraza.co.uk or write davekinfo@aol.com if you need a bit more guidance. We hope to see you there. The beautiful blend of stunning vocals and intricate acoustic guitars has been captivating audiences for about a year now and building loyal fans wherever the two play. Hope to see you soon!

Remember, Dave and Murray play the very next day at London's CORE acoustic in Leicester Square. Check out the tour dates page; for information on how to get tickets, check out Murray's page at www.murrayhockridge.com. Click on gigs and he will step you through the process. The charge is a nominal 5 GBP per person.

Guitar Break is Coming Soon

A special chance not only to experience Dave's teaching in an intimate environment, but to get free copies of his best selling albums and have them signed for you personally, too! Learn more at www.guitarbreak.com for info on how to reserve your place.

Here is what the Guitar Break folks have to say: FREE copy of Dave Kilminster's album 'Scarlet' If you haven't booked your place on Dave Kilminster's Blues Rock weekend yet then why not? Not only will it be one of the most amazing guitar experiences you will ever have but we will give you a FREE copy of Dave's latest album 'Scarlet'.

Joined by Neville Marten & Jason Sidwell, this is truly one weekend not to miss. It's the only tutorial weekend that Dave is doing this year and only Guitar Break can offer this.

Due to Dave's tour commitments with Roger Waters his time in this here green land of ours is short. Last year we were lucky enough to secure his talents between world tours and he is due to jet off again for another tour so it's your one and only chance.

As we said, your booking will come with a FREE, that's right FREE copy of his latest album Scarlet. It's a perfect opportunity to get your copy and have the man himself sign it for you.

We will also have copies of his album 'Playing With Fire' available at special Guitar Break prices all weekend.

26 September 2008

Ar-Riva-derci, two new dates,
and 'Gear update'!!!

Riva Wrap-Up
Thanks to everyone who made the Riva Sunday Chill-out Series such a success. We had hoped to continue the series through to the end of September, but unfortunately the British weather had other ideas!!

It was really lovely to meet you all, and have so many of you join us regularly for our Sunday afternoon soiree with Murray and Dave... to hear their original material, classic covers, and the occasional new surprise.

We did promise that there would be new dates for Dave and Murray on the horizon. The first three have been booked:

Storm - Core Acoustic
London, UK
22 October

Murray and Dave are one of four featured acts on the 22nd of October at this famed showcase in Leicester Square for up and coming Acoustic Acts. The cover charge is a nominal 5GBP per person and is easily paid ahead of time. Murray has all the details at his site: www.murrayhockridge.com. Click on gigs and he'll step you through the easiest way to secure tickets and make sure you are included in this very special event.

Guild Hall and Soul Tree
Cambridge, UK
16 November

Two new Cambridge Shows 16 November.

The lighting of the Christmas Tree is always a very special ceremony around the world. In Cambridge, the ritual takes place in the afternoon of Sunday 16th November, and Murray and Dave will play a forty five minute set to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Cambridge community. They will be playing on the steps of the Guild Hall at approximately 3.30 pm. :O)

In the same evening, the duo will play at the Soul Tree in Cambridge. Watch soon for more details! There are very few days you have the opportunity to see Murray and Dave perform twice in the same day at two different venues. This is one and we are sure you will enjoy the experience!

Gear Update
Check out Dave's 2008 Gear at www.davekilminster.com.

So many people want to know exactly what gear Dave uses to get his wonderful tone and marvelous sound. We are happy to be able to share his 2008 set up with you, along with his commentary.

For 2008, Dave created an entirely new set up featuring custom electric guitars made by Suhr, new Martin acoustic guitars, and a brand new amp set-up courtesy of Cornford Amps... along with the obligatory D'addario strings and Dunlop picks.

You can see it all and read Dave's personal commentary by going to www.davekilminster.com and clicking on gear. You'll find Dave's 2006/2007 gear there, too and very shortly we will have his gear from
prior years on the site.

More to Come!
Watch for some REALLY exciting news about the first two weeks of December for Dave! Fans of his shredding electric guitar work will be very happy indeed :o)

Photo galleries are being loaded onto www.davekilminster.com for your enjoyment and Dave's albums are available from the site. Scarlet is also available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and iTunes, as well as other fine retailers.

Thank you for all your support. We're so pleased that you're so enthusiastic about all of Dave's different ventures this year.

8 September 2008

Good news and Bad News...

The good news:
Two more gigs are coming up, one in London and one (still in negotiation) somewhere else, which will give even more of you the opportunity to see Dave and Murray if you haven't been able to make it to Peterborough.

The bad news:
The Riva series has been wonderful fun for both players and for the audience. But it was meant to be an outdoor, summer series which takes advantage of the lovely river environment of the Cafe. Poor weather has forced us to cancel the remaining dates. We're so sorry if you were planning to come to one of the remaining Riva shows. We were looking forward to seeing you.

But, the good news is, that you still will have some really good chances to see the duo indoors very shortly. Watch this space.

3 September 2008

Riva - Last 3 Dates Coming Up!

Thanks to everyone who has made the Riva summer Chillout series a success. Audience and players have enjoyed it immensely and although the weather was threatening, this past Sunday we made it yet another outdoor show!

Only three dates remain: This Sunday, September 7th, and also the 21st and 28th of September. We'd love to see you come by and join us.

Your feedback and enthusiasm have been invigorating and we love having the chance to play for you :o)

Here are some pictures from last week:

The Sunday afternoon Chillout series begins about 12.45pm or so and goes til about five pm. It is an intimate venue and Dave and Murray have been having great fun with both the music and the audience. Please join us!
The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk
The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

How to buy Scarlet, Playing with Fire
and Dave's other work!

We continue to get requests about how to purchase Dave's albums. It couldn't be easier! Just go to www.davekilminster.com and click on the "Shop" link. You can order there, securely, through Paypal or send a check (in GBP) to the address specified. You can find Scarlet (but not Dave's other work) at other fine retailers including Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, barnesandnoble.com and iTunes. If you want to buy an individual song, iTunes is the way to go, but it does mean you will miss out on the lovely sixteen page booklet that comes with the CD, beautifully illustrated with many photos of and taken by Dave). You can purchase Scarlet or one of the individual songs from the album from iTunes by clicking here: ITunes!

Thank you again for your continuing support of Dave. Please remember to stop by www.davekilminster.com. We are adding new features daily and we are beginning to add photo galleries for your enjoyment. Some feature favorite photos from the past and some are entirely new. Be sure to sign the guest book when you come by!

Thanks again for your support of Dave!

28 August 2008

Dave and Murray close out August
at the Riva! Two new Riva shows added, and Guitar Break!

This Sunday - Riva Chillout Series with Murray and Dave!

Back at the Riva August 31st! After the third straight weekend of outdoor performances at the Riva, Murray and Dave return for another relaxing Sunday afternoon "chillout" performance. There are only four Riva series shows left. We hope you will make it down to them!

The Sunday afternoon Chillout series, which begins about 12.45pm or so and goes til about five pm, has proved increasingly popular and developed a loyal following. It is an intimate venue and Dave and Murray have been having great fun with both the music and the audience. Please join us! The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk
The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

Two new Riva shows added!

We are happy to announce that there are two more Riva Dates added. Happily, though, the venue have invited Murray and Dave to close out the season with the addition of two more Sunday performances. The two will not only be playing this August 31st but also, September 7th, September 21st and September 28th!

The series has been a success and we've loved having the opportunity to spend Sunday afternoons relaxing with you all. Thanks for coming down and we hope to see you this Sunday and during one of the next four shows (the only Sunday the duo will not be playing is that of Sunday September 14th). Please join us :o)))

Guitar Break

Our friends at Guitar Break remind us that Dave will take a break from his work with Murray and his recording with Wetton-Downes iCon to be the featured guest instructor at Guitar Break. He is one of their most popular tutors and the intimate environment can't be beat. We get constant requests for personal lessons, which Dave's schedule cannot accommodate. This is your chance to experience his teaching first hand.

We are delighted to present Dave Kilminster for yet another Blues & Prog Rock masterclass whilst in between his world tour with Roger Waters. Almost a year on from his last Guitar Break you can only expect another jaw-dropping weekend.

From the Guitar Break Newsletter:

Dave Kilminster Weekend - Blues/Prog Rock 2/3
Highgate House, Northampton

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November 2008, 10-5pm

Course costs:
£375, to include 2 full days tuition, lunch, all day refreshments and Saturday evening meal. Deposits of £50 (non-refundable) and full payments are currently being taken to secure places. See GuitarBreak.com for details or call 0845 458 7372.

If Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Rush and Dream Theatre styled rock is your thing with a healthy dose of blues added Guitar Break has a weekend course just for you! Alongside player/tutors Neville Marten and Jason Sidwell, Dave Kilminster will be the guest tutor for the Blues and Prog Rock weekend course.

Having completed another tour with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, Dave K will offer his skills and experience for this unique Guitar Break event so book early to avoid disappointment. Sadly, the last two breaks that involved these three tutors meant some students were declined a place due to being fully subscribed. Book early so it doesn't happen to you!

During the weekend, there will be copious amounts of technique, theory and playing from tutors all rooted in real world applications. Of course, you've come to play too so there will be many chances for you to try out the new ideas in tutorial sessions and informal jam scenarios.

While there will be handouts given out, Guitar Break's policy of seeing what students want will make the day unique and well suited to dealing with your playing hurdles and aspirations!

Thanks again for your support of Dave!

21 August 2008

Sunday August 24th at the Riva, Bournemouth and Exclusive Photos!

Return to the Riva "Chillout" series
- TWO NEW DATES ADDED!!!

After last weekend's packed back to back stunning performances at the lovely beachfront Avon Beach Shore Acoustic Cafe, Murray and Dave return to the Riva for another relaxing Sunday afternoon "chillout" performance.

We've been very lucky with the last two Riva gigs - the weather held up (mostly) and we were allowed to enjoy most of the music outdoors! There WERE only three Riva series shows left, but the venue has kindly asked Dave and Murray to add two more. They will now be playing: August 24th and 31st, and September the 7th, 21st and 28th. We're very happy to¬Ýhave the opportunity to join you for the two additional dates! We hope you will make it down to them!

The Sunday afternoon Chillout series, which begins about 12.45pm or so and goes til about 5.00pm, has proved increasingly popular and developed a loyal following. It is an intimate venue and Dave and Murray have been having great fun with both the music and the audience. Please join us! The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk
The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

Thank you for making Shore Thing acoustic in Bournemouth such a success!

Thanks to everyone who made their way down to Bournemouth's lovely Shore Acoustic cafe for two days of wonderful music and food at the South Coast of England. The weather stayed sunny most of the time and those who came down for a bit of a holiday found they could enjoy the music by night and the beauty of the beach by the day.

Dave and Murray played a mix of favorites during their four sets and even tried out a new tune or two! Some folks travel quite a bit just to get a chance to see the two strut their stuff :o))

Here are some exclusive photos from this past weekend's performances at Shore Acoustic:

London Guitar Show! A few weeks back, Dave made a special appearance on the mainstage alongside friends and fellow guitar greats Guthrie Govan and Jamie Humphries at the London Guitar Show. His appearance was unannounced. The trio played a selection of popular and complex material from all three musicians, including Dave's Static, a fan favorite from the Scarlet album. One photographer got an amazing shot and we'd like to share it with you. This photo is courtesy of Patrick at CCPHOTOART.BIZ. We love it and hope you do, too!

New Features on davekilminster.com!
Right now, we are pleased to announce that the SHOP is back up and running, so if you have been trying to purchase the popular Scarlet, Playing with Fire or Cosmogenic, we can accommodate you easily. There are special combination offers and unique posters commemorating each album's release, too. Check out the shop page, to order. If you have ANY problems at all, please write shop@davekilminster.com and we shall resolve them for you.

Thanks again for supporting Dave... we look forward to bringing you some terrific news as we move forward on the year. Some of it will be website related, some will feature Dave's solo material, some his collaboration with Murray, some his work with John Wetton and Geoff Downes on iCon and there will be other surprises, too!

Hope you have been having a fabulous summer! Thanks to your support, we have :o)))

7 August 2008

Performances and Interviews
- Spotlight on Murray and Dave

As we've moved through the summer, Murray and
Dave's special brand of Acoustic Rock, Funk and
Soul has been gaining more attention from fans
and media alike.

The past week was filled with scheduled appearances at the Riva, the Cambridge Street Festival (and another visit with the fabulous Sue Marchant, where listeners were treated to unique, never performed versions of Murray Hockridge's Barriers Down and a favorite from Dave's Scarlet album, Brightest Star. The arrangements were all-new and the enthusiasm was astounding. Thanks, everyone, for the compliments.

Here, courtesy of Sue Marchant are pictures of Murray and Dave from the Cambridge Festival and from the Riva. Thanks, Sue!

Cambridge Street Festival

There were also random interviews with newspapers, radio, and television stations in the Cambridge area during the festival - we will try to share them with you in the coming weeks.

Riva August 10th and Shore Thing August 15th and 16th

After a hectic and wonderful time filled with performances at the Riva, in Cambridge, with the lovely and fabulous Sue Marchant on her BBC Cambridgeshire radio program and random television and radio interviews, Murray and Dave return to the Riva for another relaxing Sunday afternoon "chillout" performance. Last time, the Riva was blessed with lovely weather and the performance was enjoyed outdoors... we hope the same will be true again!

Photos from the Riva... from Sue Marchant!

The Sunday afternoon Chillout series, which begins about 12.45pm or so and goes til about five pm, has proved increasingly popular and developed a loyal following. It is an intimate venue and Dave and Murray have been having great fun with both the music and the audience. Please join us! The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk
The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

Dave and Murray played for the first time at Shore Thing Acoustic in Bournemouth back in November; they were so popular they have been invited back for back to back dates on August 15th and 16th. The setting is lovely, with a view of the Isle of Wight. Shows begin in the evening and reservations can be made for dinner,too, if you like, but it isn't required :o)) More details can be found on the tour dates page (click here).

Rita Bayer Interviews Dave and Murray

Saving the Best for Last - German journalist Rita Bayer is a well known writer on music and progressive music particularly... she has followed Dave through his days with John Wetton, Keith Emerson, Roger Waters, as a solo artist, and now, she has taken the time to examine his new partnership with vocalist Murray Hockridge. She lends some new insight into the personal and creative chemistry between the two new architects of acoustic rock and soul. Check it out at www.davekilminster.com by clicking (here) to see the entire interview, with photos, or go directly to the Ytsejam website to see the interview. Rita has another interview coming up with Dave, too - you won't want to miss it!

We're pleased to report as the weeks go by we are adding more and more features to www.davekilminster.com - new features are being added, archives are being brought up; and favorite features are returning.

Right now, we are pleased to announce that the SHOP is back up and running, so if you have been trying to purchase the popular Scarlet, Playing with Fire or Cosmogenic, we can accommodate you easily. There are special combination offers and unique posters commemorating each album's release, too. Check out the shop page, to order. If you have ANY problems at all, please write shop@davekilminster.com and we shall resolve them for you.

Thanks again for supporting Dave... we look forward to bringing you some terrific news as we move forward on the year. Some of it will be website related, some will feature Dave's solo material, some his collaboration with Murray, some his work with John Wetton and Geoff Downes on iCon and there will be other surprises, too!

Hope you have been having a fabulous summer! Thanks to your support, we have :o)))

23 July 2008

Dave and Murray return for another visit with the legendary Sue Marchant at 7.15 July 29th during her Cambridgeshire radio show!

To celebrate their performances at the Cambridge Street Performers Festival July 29th and July 30th, Murray and Dave will return to visit with legendary BBC Broadcaster Sue Marchant in her Cambridgeshire studios mid-festival July 29th for conversation and performance. We're thrilled to be sharing Sue's studio again so soon... she makes it fun for everyone, performers and listeners alike. We know you won't want to miss it! Everyone around the world can listen in - just make sure you check out www.timeanddate.com to find out what time 7.15pm GMT is in your part of the world so you can listen live.

Even if you don't live in the UK, you can check out the show. Just go to one of the following links and click on "listen live": www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/local_radio/ www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/local_radio/

Dave and Murray's Acoustic Rock and Soul featured six times July 29th and 30th at Cambridge's Street Performers' Festival!

We're pleased that Dave and Murray Hockridge will be featured performers at Cambridge's Street Performers and Busker's festival July 29th and 30th in Cambridge. They are one of four premier acts to kick off the festival, but are featured six times throughout the day in the following places. Be sure to catch them!

Tues 29th July:
Dave and Murray will be at:
Corner of Market St and Sidney St: 11.00 - 12.00
Fishers Square, off Corn Exchange St: 13.00 - 14.00
Quayside, off Bridge Street: 15.00 - 16.00

Weds 30th July:
Dave and Murray will be at:
The Steps of the Guildhall, Market Square: 13.15 - 13.30
Fishers Square, off Corn Exchange: 14.30 - 15.30
Corner of Market St and Sidney St: 16.00 - 17.00

For more information, be sure to check out this website:
www.cambridge.gov.uk

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11 July 2008

Great News!
Dave Joins Wetton-Downes' iCon project for Third Studio Album and Tour!

We're pleased to announce that Dave will be reuniting with bass
player/vocalist extraordinaire John Wetton and incredible drummer Pete Riley for the new Wetton-Downes' iCon project. This will mark the first time Dave has worked with keyboard wizard Geoffrey Downes and Cellist Hugh McDowell, whose trademark sound characterised much of the Electric Light Orchestra's popular work.

Dave has played many times with John Wetton as part of the John Wetton Band, and also (along with Asia/ELP drummer Carl Palmer) in the highly acclaimed band Qango.

Dave has also toured extensively with Pete Riley; first with (Uriah Heep's) Ken Hensley, and then later as part of the Keith Emerson Band... Pete also
added his unique brand of rhythmic innovation on Dave's solo album 'Scarlet'... :O)

John Wetton and Geoff Downes have just finished a highly successful global tour as part of the Reunion of the Original Members of Asia, and also produced a best selling album of all-new memorable classics, Phoenix as part of that band. John and Geoff's song writing formed much of the fabric of Asia's work; this album marks their third iCon studio project.

Dave has just returned from a two year world wide tour on guitar and lead vocals with Roger Waters' Dark Side of the Moon project, playing to millions of fans. He has also embarked on a partnership of acoustic guitar and vocals with singer Murray Hockridge, whose extraordinary voice spans more than three octaves. The blend of intricate guitar and soaring vocals is hailed by fans and critics alike.

This third iCon studio album will be recorded in fourth quarter 08, with a release and tour to follow in early 2009.

Check out this press release (click here).

Good news!!

The shopping cart facility is working now so you can purchase Dave's albums directly from this site by clicking here.

Go back to Current news

10 July 2008

Murray Hockridge and Dave Return to the Riva July 13th!

Murray and Dave are Back at the Riva on Sunday July 13th for another afternoon in their "Chillout" series. The duo are enthusiastically looking forward to their Sunday show, which has been warmly received by all. Both players and audience are enjoying themselves. Please come on down and share in the good times!

The performance begins midday. We've been thrilled with fan and critic reception and the loyal following that the duo have been getting as they play. Thanks for coming down... please keep on doing so! The Riva is great... a lovely place to be on summer day!

Thanks to all who've come to listen to Murray and Dave play live - the experience is entrancing and no video can do it justice!!

Your enthusiasm has been energising for all!

The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk

The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

Dave and Murray Hockridge Featured Acts in Cambridge Music Festival

Dave and Murray are pleased to be featured in the outstanding Cambridge Music Festival on July 30th - they are showcased on the steps of the Guildhall on Wednesday July 30th. We'll be bringing you more, but you can check out the press article on the festival in the News section of the Website (click here) or by going to www.cambridge.gov.uk

Thanks to all of you interested in Dave's work. You can order Scarlet from Amazon (US or UK) and iTunes, but the only way to get Playing with Fire and Cosmogenic is right here. Go to the Shop page. If the shopping cart isn't working, email shop@davekilminster.com and we will work with you to secure your order. Scarlet is available, too, of course, as well as a special poster commemorating the album's release.

Thanks for stopping by the site. We are continuing to build it and would be happy if you signed the guestbook (click here) to let us know you've been by! :o)

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25 June 2008

Dave and Murray Return to the Riva
this Sunday June 29th!

Murray and Dave are Back at the Riva on Sunday June 29th for another afternoon in their 'Chillout' series. The performance begins midday. You can find out more about how to get to the venue both on the Tour Dates page (click here) and at the bottom of this announcement. We've been thrilled with fan and critic reception and the loyal following that the duo have been getting as they play. Thanks for coming down... please keep on doing so! The Riva is great... a lovely place to be on summer day!

Dave surprises Mostly Autumn Fans with an unexpected Solo Set at the Brook

Dave recently surprised some Mostly Autumn Fans when he was the unanticipated opening act! Those who were at the gig were stunned and thrilled to see the guitarist many had just seen on stage with Roger Waters performing a solo set unannounced. Click to the Blog page to have Dave describe how it came to pass in his own words.

Dave Guest Instructor Nov Guitar Break!

Dave has long been a popular instructor at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guilford; he gets frequent requests for individual lessons.

Unfortunately, Dave's been touring and performing non-stop for the past two years and the schedule hasn't allowed for regular teaching. He hasn't been able to teach at the ACM during that time - his students miss him!

Last year, Dave took a quick break from performing and spent a weekend as a featured instructor for Guitar Break. The students who had the chance to experience his teaching and playing in this intimate setting were thrilled.

Dave is pleased to announce that he will be joining his friends at Guitar Break once again this year as a guest instructor on November 1st and 2nd in Northampton. Few details are available at this early date, but you can learn more at www.guitarbreak.com.

No details of the event have yet been posted but you can reserve your place by calling 0845 458 7372 or emailing mail@guitarbreak.com.

We'll be sure to keep you posted at www.davekilminster.com.

More on the Riva

Thanks to all who've come to listen to Murray and Dave play live - the experience is entrancing and no video can do it justice!!

Your enthusiasm has been energising for all!

The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk

The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows... but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01733 896007

Our Website is Still Under Construction...But...

We are still able to fulfill your orders for Dave's albums. You can purchase Scarlet, Playing with Fire and Cosmogenic on the site; if you have difficulty with the shopping cart mechanism, simply email shop@davekilminster.com and we will help you.

...we'd also love to have your feedback. Why not sign the guestbook and tell us what you think so far?

Thanks for checking us out and Thanks for your support of Dave!

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21 June 2008

Dave and Murray Return to the Riva
this Sunday June 15th!

Murray and Dave are Back at the Riva on Sunday June 15th for another afternoon in their "Chillout" series. The performance begins midday. You can find out more about how to get to the venue both on the Tour Dates page (click here) and at the bottom of this announcement.

Everyone Under the Sun
The Song  Everyone's Been Asking About

After Murray Hockridge and Dave's appearance on Sue Marchant's program, where they performed several songs live and the stunning reception they've received at their live performances, there have been more and more questions about the songs themselves and the writing and content.

One song which has sparked tremendous interest is Everyone under the Sun. You can hear it performed live if you come down to the Riva - we suggest you do, since the live performance is unparalleled and the experience can't be matched by a video or recording.

Knowing that, though, we still give you a "teaser" - a bit of background on the song, the lyrics, and a video of the players intertwining voice and guitar in a way that is entrancing their audiences.

Here is some commentary from Murray on Everyone under the Sun, which he characterizes as a "melodic rap on Andy Warhol's 1968 prediction, that in the future, everyone will be world famous for 15 minutes."

Now, Murray, points out, that realization is fast coming true with short attention span entertainment the norm and home spun entertainment like youtube and myspace dominating the net and mass communications along with "reality" television.

Murray continues, that Everyone under the sun is:

"A song co-written with my brother a few years back, it seems to have grown in relevance with each passing year. It's not an angry lyric, it's a a personal observation with a wry smile built in."

Here are the Lyrics, for those who've asked:

everyoneunderthesun
(Hockridge Brothers)

everyone under the sun is originality
whatever the cost in paradise lost in a wild wide world of wanna-be
sail on sail on silver liner someone might find ya
in position A, in the right way, "lets do it one more time yeh?"
say hello to your new friends over the rainbow
we want to see beneath the waves
the uv rays, the day to days
out your inner, saint your sinner, kiss your kin
the latest thing is dead, long live the latest thing

chorus:

so long superstar
easy go, now easy come
easy go, now easy come
15 minutes up
taste the fruit now pass it on
there's enough for everyone
everyoneunderthesun

put the cameras in the trees
see the new celebrities wash their wares on live tv
no longer wearing the brave face
you get the angles you want the most
the father's son and the overdose
the latest thing is dead, long live the latest thing

chorus...

game over player no 1
thought you knew everyone under the sun
player 2 just shot you
no one gets to keep high score for long
no bad, no good, no better, no best
could not maintain your critical mass
now you can rage in your cage in the zoo
being yourself: the thing that you do

chorus (x2)...

kingdom come thy will be done
shine the light see how we run
everyoneunderthesun

Remember to come down to the Riva on June 15th to hear Murray and Dave play live - the experience is entrancing and no video can do it justice!!

Thanks again for all your enthusiasm! It's been energising for all!

More on the Riva

The venue is situated within a new glass building housing the Key Theatre and is next to the river - a perfect setting for the warm weather.

Learn more here:
Website: www.fratellis.co.uk

The gigs will be outdoors if the British summer allows...but if it's cold or raining (or both!) the performance will go ahead inside.

For further details contact:
Riva
Embankment Road
Peterborough
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01733 896007

Many thanks to Mark Deren (Mark from Holland) and those of you who Listened to Mark interview Dave Live last Sunday!

It was good fun for all and we hope to have a recording of the interview for you shortly in case you missed it. Thanks again to Mark for having Dave on his show and to all of you who joined us.

Two more gigs have been added to Murray and Dave’s summer schedule...

They return to Shore Acoustic in Bournemouth for back to back shows. Check the Tour Dates page; we’ll bring you more on the shows as the dates come closer!

31 May 2008

Welcome to the new look Dave Kilminster Website!

On a sad note, we bid a great big thank you and a very sad and fond farewell to Dave's longterm webmaster Faith Cowling, who becomes Dave's webmaster emerita on May 31st. Faith and her company, Rock 'n' Roll Embassy, were instrumental in bringing up Dave's website for the first time and she is responsible for all the designs and permutations for the first five years. Her design skills, insights, innovative ideas, and musical sensibility have helped www.davekilminster.com grow into a well-trafficked, well-designed and informative site and we hope to continue to expand and build on the solid groundwork that she so carefully has laid out. Please remember to checkout www.rocknrollembassy.com periodically. Faith continues to design websites for a variety of companies, music related and not, and she also runs a music school - if you are in the UK and interested in guitar lessons, she is someone you definitely want to know!

Moving forward, this site is designed by Roz Marchetti of Kahuna Graphics. If you own one of Dave's solo albums, Scarlet or Playing with Fire, you are already familiar with her work - her artwork graces both CDs as well as all of Dave's press materials and his myspace site. Pete Smith, Roz's colleague, takes over as webmaster of www.davekilminster.com; he has administered the Dave Kilminster myspace site since its inception.

Contact information for Roz and Pete both can be found on the Contact Us page :o)

We want to hear your feedback on this new site, but also ask your patience. This site is still under construction and over the next few weeks you will see new features, but also the archives of referenced material brought onto the new site. If you find that a link doesn't work and you don't see a note telling you that we know it, please tell us!

We also want to bring you up to speed on the latest
news from Dave.

on "internet radio" to listen in. Mark has
followed Dave's career for many years and has met up with him several times. Check out this photo of Dave and Mark from 2002. You can learn more about Mark at his website: www.markfromholland.com. To check out what time to listen where you are, go to www.timeanddate.com. The site easily converts GMT to any time zone in the world. We hope you can join us! It promises to be a lot of fun :o)))

Many thanks to those of you who have come down to the Riva to see Dave perform with Murray Hockridge - it is a unique and wonderful experience. The performance was the first of a series. The second takes place on June 1st and the series will continue throughout the summer - check out the Tour Dates page for an up to date list.

The BBC's legendary Sue Marchant welcomed Dave into her studio a second time this past week, this time with Murray, so many of you around the world got a chance to hear the two chat with Sue and sing. Great fun and we hope to have a podcast of the show for you soon. The feedback so far has been wonderful... the combination of voice and strings can't be matched and Sue makes her studio fun for performers and listeners alike.

Fans in St Petersburg Russia will have the chance to see the Roger Waters Band perform the last show of this leg of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour . It is great fun and we wish it could go on forever. Thanks for agreeing with us! ;o)))

So, once again...welcome! Please, take a look around, and tell us what you think! And if you haven't done so, sign up for the newsletter. We love to stay in touch!

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4 May 2008

DAVE K ON TOUR - LIVE TONIGHT!

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion, Houston, Texas, USA

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2 May 2008

DAVE K ON TOUR - LIVE TONIGHT!

Smirnoff Music Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

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1 May 2008

DAVE KILMINSTER AND MURRAY HOCKRIDGE - NEW VIDEO

Murray Hockridge and Dave got a warm reception at their gig in Bournemouth in April. We were lucky enough to get some fantastic video clips of new songs. Check this one out. We look forward to hearing what you think - new ones are coming soon!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fHrT_ejaf4&e

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30 April 2008

DAVE K ON TOUR - LIVE TONIGHT!

Pepsi Center Arena, Denver, Colorado, USA

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28 April 2008

ROGER WATERS INTERVIEW!

With the start of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour, Roger Waters has been interviewed by a Denver newspaper. Check it out here!

ON A SAD NOTE...
Brian Davison, drummer of the Nice, died last week. Dave played with Brian on the tour which produced the live album Vivacitas - a reunion of the Nice which also spawned the Keith Emerson band. Brian touched everyone he came in contact with - musicians and fans alike - and we join his family and friends in mourning his passing. You can find a touching tribute to him on Keith’Äôs Emerson’Äôs website at www.keithemerson.com.

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27 April 2008

DAVE K ON TOUR - LIVE TONIGHT!

Coachella Valley Music & Artists Festival, Indio, California, USA

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14 April 2008

BREAKING NEWS - NEW SHOW ADDED TO ROGER WATERS DARK SIDE OF THE MOON TOUR!

Russian Fans are in for a treat!! A last minute eleventh show has been added to the Roger Waters Tour on June 6th in St Petersburg Russia. Stand by for more details! Thanks for your enthusiasm. Russian fans have always been warm and welcoming to Dave and he is looking forward to his return in June.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF DAVE AND MURRAY HOCKRIDGE!
Dave’Äôs Bournemouth show with Murray was a success, thanks to you. Fans continue to build enthusiasm for the duo's work, which combines awesome vocals with incredible guitar work, and the two are inspired to continue their interplay and experimentation. Look for more from Dave and Murray and for some surprises from this last gig, if you weren’Äôt able to get there!

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27 April 2008

DAVE K ON TOUR - LIVE TONIGHT!

Shore Thing/Avon Beach Cafe, Mudeford, Dorset, UK

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27 March 2008

NEW TOUR DATE!

Before he departs for his tour with Roger Waters' Dark Side of the Moon, Dave is pleased to announce that he will be playing in Bournemouth with Murray Hockridge on April 11th. You can find out all the details about the venue and how to get there here: www.shorethingacoustic.co.uk Murray and Dave have been well received as a duo and have spent the past several months exploring new musical territory with guitar and vocals, finding a creative synergy that energises and excites both the performers and crowds that flock to see them. The act is still in its very early stages and each performance brings with it new opportunities for musical surprises! We know those of you in the area will welcome the opportunity to see Murray and Dave in this acoustic arena and will enjoy the evening you spend with them as much as they do playing for you! We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday 11th April - Shore Thing/Avon Beach Cafe, Mudeford, Dorset, UK

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6 March 2008

NEW TOUR DATES - ROGER WATERS!

A second date has been added at London's O2 Arena on the Roger Waters 2008 Tour:

Monday 19th May - London O2 Arena, London, UK

PRE-SALE
A special pre-sale starts today, 6th March, at 1pm (UK time) for tickets to the London show on 19th May via this link www.livenation.co.uk/rogerwaters. Tickets for Liverpool on the 15th May and London on the 18th May are on sale now via the same link. So get clicking!

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3 March 2008

NEW TOUR DATES - ROGER WATERS!

We're very happy to announce three further dates on Roger Waters' forthcoming tour:

Friday 9th May - Campo de Futbol de Atarfe, Granads (Atarfe), Spain
Thursday 15th May - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool, UK
Sunday 18th May - London O2 Arena, London, UK

Tickets for the Spanish show can be purchased at www.ticktacticket.com and tickets for the UK shows can be purchased at www.livenation.co.uk/rogerwaters.

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7 February 2008

NEW TOUR DATES - ROGER WATERS!

Three new US Roger Waters dates confirmed:

Wednesday 30th April - Pepsi Center Arena, Denver, Colorado, USA
Friday 2nd May - Smirnoff Music Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
Sunday 4th May - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion, Houston, Texas, USA

Tickets go on sale for the Denver and Houston shows on Saturday (9th February) and for the Dallas show on 16th February via Ticketmaster.

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23 January 2008

NEW TOUR DATE - ROGER WATERS!

A third date has been added to the upcoming Roger Waters tour which will once again feature Dave on guitar and vocals:

Sunday 27th April - Coachella Valley Music & Artists Festival, Indio, California, USA

For more info on this show please visit the Coachella web site: www.coachella.com. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday 25th January at 10am PST.

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25 January 2008

GERMAN GIG WITH MURRAY HOCKRIDGE - NEW VIDEO!

We're pleased to bring you a fourth clip from Dave and Murray's Freiburg Show. Thank you so much for asking to see more. This is "Heavy Whether" and we look forward to hearing what you think of it!

Click here: YouTube - Murray Hockridge & Dave Kilminster - Video 4

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23 January 2008

NEW TOUR DATE - ROGER WATERS!

A third date has been added to the upcoming Roger Waters tour which will once again feature Dave on guitar and vocals:

Sunday 27th April - Coachella Valley Music & Artists Festival, Indio, California, USA

For more info on this show please visit the Coachella web site: www.coachella.com. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday 25th January at 10am PST.

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21 January 2008

NEW TOUR DATE - ROGER WATERS!

Here's another YouTube video from Dave and Murray's gig in Freiburg Germany on 7th December 2007. The song is called "The Stuff That Keeps Me Standing (Still)":

Click here: YouTube - Murray Hockridge & Dave Kilminster - Video 3

January at 10am PST.

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14 January 2008

GERMAN GIG WITH MURRAY HOCKRIDGE - NEW VIDEO!

We have another video from Dave and Murray's gig in Freiburg Germany on 7th December 2007. Fan reception at the gig was wonderful... a terrific, warm, receptive audience for this first time public collaboration between the two. We think you will enjoy this intimate performance, the playing and Murray's lovely voice!

Here is a link to the clip "Who Am !?", which is on YouTube:

Click here: YouTube - Murray Hockridge & Dave Kilminster - Video 2

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11 January 2008

DK INTERVIEW WITH PINK FLOYD BRAIN DAMAGE SITE!

There's lots of news this new year! During the Christmas Break, Matt Johns of the Pink Floyd fan site Brain Damage gathered some questions together for Dave... Some are his, some are from members of the site and Dave tried to answer them all! :o)

We hope you will have as much fun reading it as Dave did answering the questions! Here is the link:

http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/other-related-interviews/dave-kilminster-interview-january-2008-with-brain-d.html

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9 January 2008

LIVE WEB CHAT - MORE INFO!

We've got a bit more information for you on the January 16th interactive web chat with Dave. First, the time is 1pm in the UK. To figure out what time that is where you are, go to www.timeanddate.com.

Next, A Fleeting Glimpse holds its web chats through its forums. If you are not a member of the forums, it is easiest if you sign up now. (There is no cost). Here are the links to guide you: www.pinkfloydz.com or you can go to the forum direct and sign up at http://s7.invisionfree.com/Pink_Floyd

We are looking forward to seeing you :o)!

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8 January 2008

LIVE WEB CHAT!

Hold the Date! January 16th, at 1pm UK time (8am ET), Dave will be answering your questions at an interactive chat hosted by A Fleeting Glimpse, www.pinkfloydz.com As we get closer to the date, we will give you more info about how to log on and participate. We know you will have fun! Everyone enjoyed the chat with Progressive Rock Radio and we are pleased to be doing this chat with A Fleeting Glimpse.

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3 January 2008

NEW TOUR DATES!

A special way to begin the new year for fans of Dave's work with Roger Waters. If you live in Holland or Denmark, you can drink a glass of champagne to this. Two dates have been announced for the Roger Waters Band in May 2008. They are listed below! We are VERY excited and hope you are too at the prospect of the Roger Waters Band performing together again in 2008. Please don’Äôt ask us if any more dates or shows are coming -- we don’Äôt know!!! But if any are added, we will be certain to post them quickly so you can get tickets for this special show - many called it the best show they had ever seen in their lifetime! What a compliment!

Sunday 11th May - Megaland, Landgraaf, Holland
Tuesday 13th May - Fionia Park, Odense, Denmark

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
from all at DaveKilminster.com

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