Mama Popcorn

Move along

Hi there.

I don't think there's much going on around here anymore. Sorry. Ian's blog is over here, he might know something ...

Bring Me Down

Here it is! Now you can have MamaPopcorn in your own home, without spoiling the carpets. We have a brand new four track EP featuring Bring Me Down, You Lied, Grace and Whoa Lord. Recorded over four days in the Sonic Lodge, Phil pushed it through till dawn mixing and mastering this limited edition tasty nugget of soul-funk so you can take the message of light to wherever there is darkness (and a CD player).

If you've read this far you obviously want one. They cost five pounds (is that all!?) or two for a tenner. Email Dave or Ian.

Hit-and-run gig

In and out, swift and subtle. No-one saw a thing. Honest Guv.

As Dave said, this was the most Punk gig we've done. (Or did he say Funk? I wasn't listening.) Who needs sound checks eh? Still it was a fitting send-off for those pesky students and Matt the high-flyer.

There were enough cameras around, so if any of them had film in (or memory cards) please send the results to me for general sharing.

Chai Tea House

The mighty Mama Popcorn gospel sensation that is the most good-lookingest band in the Edinburgh is playing a high-energy funk-fueled dirty-gospel set as part of Club du Monde, hosted by the eminent and unstoppable DJ Brasilia (who's actually irish). The venue is the Chai Tea House (a lovely, kind of secret wee underground bar) on Candlemaker Row, guarded by the nearby Greyfriars Bobby.

Starts at 9
band 10.30
ends 1am

And it's FREEEEEEEEEE!!!
So 1st come 1st served, spread the word and get there early to avoid having to go to bar Oz across the road instead, and listen to us wistfully in the distance.

Can't wait to see you. We'll also be launching a limited number of our brand new 4-track EP (not even mixed yet, dammit) featuring the original mama-p tracks 'Bring me Down' 'You Lied' 'Trouble' and 'Grace (you've got the love)'.

In the studio

A reflective moment for Ben

Club Du Monde

Mama Popcorn are at Club Du Monde on Friday 11th May. Come and hear us at Chai, on Candlemaker Row. More details later.

Finally, pictures!

Hello. Finally, some pictures from the Counting House gig are up in a little album which you can look at if you click the link on the left-hand side. I just want to say that I think we look better in real life.

Also, you should keep May 11th free in your diaries.  Just in case.

And, Jess has had her babies!

Setting the scene

Been and gone

Well, it's over. If you came, thanks for taking part and sharing your love of the funk. If you missed it, here's what we sang so you can recreate it if you want in the comfort of your own home ...