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 LongMan Records was set up in 1994 by maverick musician and concert guitarist Richard Durrant. The label has since enjoyed considerable success whilst becoming a musical map of Richard’s artistic encounters. The label encompasses many musical styles and now sells albums and downloads worldwide. In 2004 LongMan released the seminal album “The Secret of Life” by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain which is still enjoying huge success.
In recent years Richard has produced critically acclaimed albums by a string of talented singer songwriters some of whom are featured at the first ever “LongMan Live” gig being held at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in LongMan Records’ home town Shoreham by Sea on Friday 17th July.
Here are some reviews of acts featured in this show:
Carly Bryant "So much more than just another girl with a guitar. Her voice has depth and originality, her compositions are peppered with spectacular and thought-provoking lines. This is a beautiful must-see, must-hear act." ROCKSMAG
 Terry Emm “Outstanding debut...pastoral, romantic and lit musically by summer rays...this album is no routine singer- songwriter offering but some-thing totally engaging in melody and lyric...the cult starts here.” MOJO
The Hofners “There's something bright and sunny about "Colorama!" The Hofners give it a bit of that old latin style and mix it into a daiquiri with a splash of 1930s radio hall in a glass sugared with jazz. It's warm and welcoming, contemporary but with a nostalgic drive. It’s rich, almost luxurious, miles away from the working day. It's an album that indulges and welcomes us all into summer time and balmy evenings.” Fatea
Simon Stewart “One minute, he's on the railways the next he’s in a road movie. With shades of Isaaks and even Elvis there's a dry humour seeping through at every opportunity. His album "Across The Land" reflects his recent and well deserved inclusion in the MOJO readers-pick playlist. A special treat indeed.” Manchester Music
Mark Allen “Classic songwriting, timeless songs and consummate musicanship...formidable.” The Latest
The show will also include the soulful voice and songs of Jack Cryer and new LongMan songwriting duo “Demolition Sky”.
The evening will be hosted by Richard Durrant who will also play in the “House Band” with drummer Marianne Hillier-Brooks. (Pictured are Richard Durrant & Mark Allen and Terry Emm).
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'Sometimes I get the feeling that the whole of the Longman team and their roster spend their winters in hotter climes whiling away their evenings in jazz cafes and caberet clubs. There's something bright and sunny about "Colorama!" The Hofners give it a bit of that old latin style and mix it into a daiquiri with a splash of 1930s radio hall in a glass sugared with jazz. It's warm and welcoming, contemporary but with a nostelgia drive. It rich, almost luxurious, miles away from the working day. It's an album that indulges and welcomes us all into summer time and balmy evenings.'
Twenty nine years ago this May I played my first concert at the Brigton Festival Fringe. I was a nervous 17 year old pitching up at the Wagner Hall round the back of Churchill Square, my Mum had booked the venue and we'd had a special rubber stamp made by a shop halfway up Elm Grove so we could hand print some tickets.
On the night a good crowd turned up and I plucked my way through Britten's Nocturnal, some Lauro, some early music and a new piece I'd written myself for guitar and two cellos. My buddies Peter Copley and Graham Browne from the Brighton Youth Orchestra performed on this one (and after the gig we had as much curry as a 17 year old can take).
BBC 6 music's Tom Robinson has been airing tracks from Terry Emm's- 'White Butterflies' on his 'Introducing...' show this month.
MOJO magazine reviewed Terry Emm's 'White Butterflies' giving it ****-4/5 stars:
