BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Daniel Rachel - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Daniel Rachel
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://danielrachel.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Daniel Rachel
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20220327T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20221030T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20240108T100957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100957Z
UID:7402-1704898800-1704906000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Off Air with Jane & Fi
DESCRIPTION:Off Air with Jane & Fi\nI will be h Fi and Jane’s ‘big guest’ chatting about t Too Much Too Young : the 2 Tone Records Story\n\nFresh from their new Times Radio show Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on\, grab a cuppa and say what they really think – unencumbered and off air. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email janeandfi@times.radio\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe via:\nAPPLE\nSPOTIFY
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/off-air-with-jane-fi/
CATEGORIES:Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/off-air-with-jane-and-fi-podcast-image.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240102T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20240102T102210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T102210Z
UID:7395-1704205800-1704213000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC Hereford & Worcester\, BBC Stoke & BBC Shropshire\,
DESCRIPTION:Afternoons with Toni McDonald \nDaniel will be chatting to Kate Justice about Too Much Too Young: the 2 Tone Records Story on BBC H&W\, BBC Shropshire & BBC Stoke at 2:40pm\, 4:10pm & 4:20pm \nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gz2rqp \nAvailable on BBC Stoke\, BBC Shropshire\, BBC Hereford & Worcester
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-hereford-worcester-bbc-stoke-bbc-shropshire/
CATEGORIES:Radio
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BBC-Hereford-and-Worcester.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231221T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231006T144932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T093724Z
UID:7216-1703151000-1703196000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Sky News Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be a guest on Sky News Breakfast at 9.30 am on Thursday 21 December talking about his new book Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story with presenter Anna Jones. \nPlease note this has been re-scheduled form earlier in the month
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/sky-news-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231109T105952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T134015Z
UID:7310-1702994400-1703001600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:A veritable feast of music\, guests and fun with Daniel Rachel\n\nCraig speaks to Daniel Rachel\, author of ‘Too Much Too Young – The 2 Tone Records Story’. They also chat about his first band Rachels Basement and recording at Rockfield Studios.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso on the show\, we unwind in the 6 Music Zen Den\, pop the top on the Jar of Ska\, and you get to choose what banger we end the show on\, so get your requests in. E-mail: craig@bbc.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel joins Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music at 2pm to talk about his career.  And then at 3pm for Jar of Ska… \nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t0bx
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-radio-6-music-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231218T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231116T112243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T112243Z
UID:7318-1702895400-1702897200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Talk Radio Europe
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be chatting to Giles Brown about Too Much Too Young: the 2 Tone Records Story \n \n\nLet’s Talk is a fascinating mixture of interesting guests and lively chat on a wide variety of subjects; sprinkled with some lighthearted conversations about the world we all live in. \nWe encourage participation from our listeners on the phones\, as we all love a good chat! \nLet’s Talk – weekdays with Giles Brown\, from 10 a.m. till 12:00 midday (except Tuesdays)
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/talk-radio-europe-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231207T103425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T101138Z
UID:7367-1702742400-1702749600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Proud Gallery: Oasis with Jill Furmanovsky
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk / Jill Furmanovsky & Daniel Rachel at Proud Galleries\, London\nJill Furmanovsky & Daniel Rachel’s artist talk intertwines iconic rock photos with insights into British songwriting. \n\n\n\nBy Proud Galleries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nSat\, 16 Dec 2023 16:00 – 18:00 GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nProud Galleries \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJILL FURMANOVSKY & DANIEL RACHEL\nIn Conversation at Proud Galleries \nSaturday 16 December / 4 to 6 pm\n32 John Adam Street\, London WC2N 6BP \nThe Artist Talk will be hosted at Proud Galleries within Jill’s exhibition\, ‘No Music No Life’ and refreshments will be served to all the ticket holders. Attendees will be able to purchase fine art prints\, gifts and books that can be signed during the event. \nJill Furmanovsky & Daniel Rachel’s artist talk intertwines Jill’s iconic rock photos with Daniel’s insights into Britain’s popular music culture. Daniel Rachel is a Birmingham-born\, best selling\, award winning author. Jill and Daniel collaborated on The Sunday Times best seller ‘Oasis at Knebworth’ and Jill has contributed to his latest book ‘Too Much Too Young’ the story of 2 Tone Records. \nJill Furmanovsky is a renowned British rock photographer\, specialising in capturing candid moments of iconic musicians. Jill has documented the music scene since the 1970s\, notably contributing to the visual history of rock and roll. Her portfolio includes legendary images of acclaimed artists like Pink Floyd\, The Rolling Stones\, Oasis and Bob Marley to name a few\, showcasing her talent and unique perspective within the world of music photography. \nDaniel Rachel is a British author and songwriter\, best known for his contributions to music journalism and his critically acclaimed books on music and culture. His notable works include Oasis: Knebworth: Two Nights That Will Live Forever and Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters\, an insightful collection of interviews with influential songwriters that offers a deep dive into the creative process behind some of the UK’s most iconic songs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/proud-gallery-oasis-with-jill-furmanovsky/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Proud-Gallery-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231207T103027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T103027Z
UID:7364-1702494000-1702501200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:The Redskins: 'These Furious Flames!'
DESCRIPTION:Redskins Live! 1985-86′ In Conversation\nRough Trade East\nWed\, 13 Dec\, 7:00 pm\n\n\nAbout\n\n\nRough Trade East is excited to present an In Conversation event celebrating the release of The Redskins’ ‘These Furious Flames! Redskins Live! 1985-86’\, released via London. \nThe panel for this event includes: \n\nMartin Hewes – Redskins band member (bass/backing vocals)\nBarney Ashton-Bullock – Redskins specialist\, poet and project consultant.\nDaniel Rachel – author\n\nTickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade East on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/product/redskins/these-furious-flames-redskins-live-1985-86 \n\n\n\n\nAll ages\n\n\nPresented by Rough Trade.
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/the-redskins-these-furious-flames/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Redskins.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231127T111900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T145758Z
UID:7339-1701514800-1701522000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Louder Than War Radio
DESCRIPTION:On this weekends Indie Brunch for Louder Than War Radio Iain K chatting to award winning writer Daniel Rachel about his excellent book ‘Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story’ published by White Rabbit Books and playing a few tracks he’s selected too… \nSaturday 11 am – 1 pm – Iain Key’s Indie Brunch \nIanin says\, As well as speaking to Daniel Rachel I’ll be playing new tracks from  \n@RhodaDakar\n@TheAvelons\n@SoundSwansea\n@Grranfalloon\n@mintball\n@LauraJayne3w1m\n@speckycultmusic\n and  \n@EMFTheBand\n plus more…
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/louder-than-war-radio/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231129T163622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T163632Z
UID:7352-1701453600-1701457200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC Midlands Today
DESCRIPTION:BBC Midlands interviewed Daniel and Horace Panter (The Specials) at the Birmingham launch of Too Much Too Young
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-midlands/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231103T100027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T171221Z
UID:7290-1701370800-1701385200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Birmingham 2 Tone launch
DESCRIPTION:TWO TONE NIGHT: IN CONVERSATION WITH HORACE PANTER & AUTHOR DANIEL RACHEL.\nAdrian Goldberg talks to the bass player of The Specials\, Horace Panter and Daniel Rachel author of the best selling book\, “Too Much Too Young – The Story Of 2 Tone Records”. \nFor limited early discount use code “Goldie” \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-tone-night-in-conversation-with-author-daniel-rachel-tickets-751500828207?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThu\, 30 Nov 2023 19:00 – 23:00 GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\nRock & Roll Brewery. \n\n19 Hall Street Birmingham B18 6BS \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore details to follow
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/birmingham-2-tone-launch/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Birmingham.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231127T114911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T114911Z
UID:7342-1701356400-1701363600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Maximum R&B radio show
DESCRIPTION:Talking with Nico Rosario about 2 Tone on Oroko Radio (Los Angeles) \nhttps://oroko.live/radio/maximum-r-and-b-1123
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/maximum-rb-radio-show/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231107T140022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T140036Z
UID:7300-1700821800-1700823600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC RADIO LONDON
DESCRIPTION:Daniel talks to Robert Elms about Too Much Too Young and later Suggs has a chat.
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-radio-london-2/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231120T141047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T141047Z
UID:7326-1700566200-1700568000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC Radio WM with Kath Stanczyszyn
DESCRIPTION:Daniel talk over his life and career in a special conversation with Kath Stanczyszyn on BBC Radio WM \n 
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-radio-wm-with-kath-stanczyszyn/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T204500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230902T152026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T134550Z
UID:7202-1699649100-1699657200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:2 Tone launch Manchester
DESCRIPTION:TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG: The 2 Tone Records Story with DANIEL RACHEL and HORACE PANTER (The Specials)\n \nIn conversation\, book signing\, followed by DJ set & dancing! \n\nOh\, my! Get your ears and dancing shoes at the ready for this fabulous event with author Daniel Rachel and founding member of the Specials Horace Panter!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToo Much Too Young The 2 Tone Records Story : Rude Boys\, Racism and the Soundtrack of a Generation\, maps out the journey of one of the UK’s most influential record labels that became a movement that shook up the nation with its rebellious spirit\, fighting against the injustices in society and took the fight against the right wing extremism in the country. \nDaniel will be in conversation\, together with a dedicated book signing. After this event\, Daniel will take to the decks and treat us all with a chance to dance and skank the night away. What a treat we have in store for sure! \nAll ticket holders are invited to join our DJ \, dancing & skanking night with Daniel and Horace! \nIn 1979\, 2 Tone exploded into the national consciousness as records by The Specials\, The Selecter\, Madness\, The Beat\, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born. 2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues\, racism\, class and gender struggles. \nThe music of 2 Tone was exuberant: white youth learning to dance to the infectious rhythm of ska and reggae; and crossed with a punk attitude to create an original hybrid. The idea of 2 Tone was born in Coventry\, masterminded by a middle-class art student raised in the church. Jerry Dammers had a vision of an English Motown. Borrowing £700\, the label’s first record featured ‘Gangsters’ by The Specials’ backed by an instrumental track by the\, as yet\, unformed\, Selecter. Within two months the single was at number six in the national charts. Dammers signed Madness\, The Beat and The Bodysnatchers as a glut of successive hits propelled 2 Tone onto Top of the Pops and into the hearts and minds of a generation. However\, soon infighting amongst the bands and the pressures of running a label caused 2 Tone to bow to an inevitable weight of expectation and recrimination. \nStill under the auspices of Jerry Dammers\, 2 Tone entered in a new phase. Perhaps not as commercially successful as its 1979-1981 incarnation the label nevertheless continued to thrive for a further four years releasing a string of fresh signings and a stunning end-piece finale in ‘(Free) Nelson Mandela’. \nTold in three parts\, Too Much Too Young is the definitive story of a label that for a brief\, bright burning moment\, shaped British culture. \nDaniel says: As a child\, 2 Tone defined the way I saw the world. I was seduced by the off-beat rhythms\, the cool looking clothes and most importantly the social and political lyrics. 2 Tone taught me about black and white unity\, it gave a voice to the pointlessness of street violence\, and it provided an understanding and awareness of the horror of rape and apartheid. That you could dance\, look good and be educated by a record was incredible. This music and these bands have printed an indelible mark on my life. To write the story of 2 Tone is one of profound personal pride. But more so\, to honour one of the greatest periods in modern popular culture. 2 Tone at its heart was a movement of great songwriters\, musicians and songs – We danced and sang\, and the music played in a de boomtown! \nWe have two ticket options available: * Event Only and *Event with Discounted Book Combo deal – books will be available for collection at the Festival. \nOur event will be followed by a dedicated signing event with Daniel. RRP books will also be available for purchase on the day. \nBirmingham-born Daniel Rachel is a former musician-turned-award-winning and bestselling author whose previous works include: Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters (a Guardian and NME Book of the Year)\, Walls Come Tumbling Down: the music & politics of Rock Against Racism\, 2 Tone and Red Wedge (winner of the Penderyn Music Book prize)\, Don’t Look Back in Anger: the Rise & Fall of Cool Britannia (An Evening Standard and Metro Book of the Year)\, The Lost Album of The Beatles: What if the Beatles hadn’t Split Up? (Guardian Book of the Day and Amazon No. 1 Bestseller)\, One For The Road (The Life & Lyrics of Simon Fowler & Ocean Colour Scene) Oasis: Knebworth: Two Nights That Will Live Forever (with Jill Furmanovsky – A Sunday Times Bestseller)\, When Ziggy Played the Marquee by Terry O’Neill (editor) and co-writer of Ranking Roger’s autobiography I Just Can’t Stop It: My Life in The Beat (a Vive Le Rock Book of the Year). In 2021\, Daniel was a guest curator of 2 Tone Lives & Legacies exhibition as part of Coventry Cultural City 2021 and curated the anniversary edition of the Selecter’s debut album Too Much Pressure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy Louder Than Words Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nFri\, 10 Nov 2023 20:45 – 22:00 GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nINNSIDE Manchester \n1 First Street Manchester M15 4RP \nShow map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags\n\n\nUnited Kingdom Events\nManchester Events\nThings to do in Manchester\nManchester Appearances\nManchester Music Appearances\n#festival\n#books\n#manchester\n#records\n#2tone\n#danielrachel\n#toomuchtooyoung
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/2-tone-launch-manchester/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231103T112229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T111008Z
UID:7292-1699470000-1699477200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:FLIPSIDE LONDON RADIO
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be talking about his new book Too Much Too Young with Aidan McManus on Flipside London  / Portobello radio
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/flipside-london-radio/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231106T163519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163519Z
UID:7297-1699380000-1699383600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:London Live!
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be on London Live talking about his new book Too Much Too Young. \nYou will be able to view the whole show for a week after the air date on our ‘Watch Again’ feature at londonlive.co.uk
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/london-live/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231017T130137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T130137Z
UID:7242-1698951600-1698964200@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Beatles & Bowie: National Liberal Club
DESCRIPTION:AUTHORS CLUB TALK\nBOWIE AND THE BEATLES\nNovember 2\, 2023 7:00 pm\nLondon \nDaniel Rachel and Paul Burston discuss their recent books\, ‘The Lost Album of The Beatles’ and ‘We Can Be Heroes’ \nWhat if the Beatles hadn’t split up at the end of the Sixties? Music critic Daniel Rachel surmises what direction their music might have taken in his book ‘The Lost Album of the Beatles’. And lifelong Bowie-phile Paul Burston discusses the impact of his hero on his life in his acclaimed memoir. ‘We Can Be Heroes’. \nYou don’t have to choose between Bowie and the Beatles: at this special music book event you can enjoy both\, as seen through the eyes of two scintillating commentators and critics. \n\nDaniel Rachel ©Natalie Dawkins \n \nPaul Burston \nDaniel Rachel is a former musician turned award-winning author\, whose previous books have covered the sounds of Cool Britannia\, Oasis and Two-Tone. He’ll be talking about his thought-provoking ‘The Lost Album of the Beatles’ and asking: what if they hadn’t split up? \nPaul Burston is the author of six novels and five non-fiction books and the editor of two collections of short stories. The host of the award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon Polari\, and the founder of the Polari book awards\, he was editor of the Gay section of Time Out for many years. In his memoir\, ‘We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story’ he explains why\, at the age of 14\, ‘David Bowie saved my life.’ \nThe Lounge\, National Liberal Club.\nFree\, but please book via our Eventbrite link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bowie-and-the-beatles-tickets-728767692787?
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/beatles-bowie-national-liberal-club/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231030T164628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T190136Z
UID:7285-1698926400-1698933600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Totally Wired Radio 2 Tone Special - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Daniel picks up the 2 Tone story from 1980 with presenter\, Steve Rowland to discuss  Ore Specials\, the Swinging Cats\, the Higsons and much more.
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/totally-wired-radio-2-tone-special-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231017T125015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T125015Z
UID:7238-1698408900-1698409800@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be talking to Tony Snell about Too Much Too Young \nAbout the programme\nJoin Tony Snell for Breakfast every weekday lunchtime. Get your daily dose of entertainment\, interviews and the latest news\, travel and conversation. \nTony joined BBC Radio Merseyside in December 1997. In the dim and distant past he’s worked as a milkman and bricklayer but he eventually fulfilled his boyhood ambition of working in front of the microphone. \nSnelly has interviewed people from all areas of the entertainment world from the legendary Tony Bennet to Bob Geldof and all in-between. \n“The best stories always come from listeners though\, real stories about real people\,” says Tony.
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-radio-merseyside/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231018T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T145612Z
UID:7252-1698261300-1698264000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Front Row: BBC Radio 4
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be discussing Too Much Too Young with Pauline Black and presenter Samira Ahmed \n\n\nBooker shortlisted author Chetna Maroo and the history of 2 Tone.
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/front-row-bbc-radio-4/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230802T080532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T134714Z
UID:7187-1697990400-1697997600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:2 Tone launch in Coventry
DESCRIPTION:The 2 Tone Village presents\nThe publication of Too Much Too Young: the Story of 2 Tone Records with a rare screening of the Arena documentary Rudies Come Back (1980) and special guest panel with author\, Daniel Rachel. \n4pm: Film introduction by Daniel Rachel \n4.45pm: Guest speakers\, including Paul Heskett (Swinging Cats / The Specials) and John Mostyn (The Beat manager and 2 Tone live agent) \n5.30: Book signing \n6pm: Los Fastidious live set \n  \nBook your ticket now from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/591762 \nor from the 2 Tone Village
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/2-tone-launch-in-coventry/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230713T132307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T081753Z
UID:7171-1697916600-1697931000@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Too Much Too Young: An evening of Ska\, Reggae & 2 Tone
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21 October – An evening of Ska\, Reggae and 2 Tone. \nCome & celebrate the publication of Too Much Too Young: the Story of 2 Tone Records with special guests and 3 hours of dancing. \n7.45 pm – In conversation with Rhoda Dakar (The Bodysnatchers)\, Miranda Joyce (The Bodysnatchers/Belle Stars) Comie Amanor (The Selecter) with author Daniel Rachel and chair Travis Elborough. \n9pm – DJ sets from Rhoda Dakar\, Tim Wells and Daniel Rachel \nBUY TICKETS\nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/mildmayclubandinstituteltd/961660  \nRhoda Dakar https://linktr.ee/RhodaDakar \nCompton Amanor https://twitter.com/amanorman \nMiranda Joyce https://www.instagram.com/mirandajoyce/?hl=en \nTim Wells https://www.facebook.com/timwellspoet \nTravis Elborough https://traviselborough.co.uk/ \n \nLOCATION \n\nThe Mildmay Club\, N169PR
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/too-much-too-young-an-evening-of-ska-reggae-2-tone/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231018T090441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T090441Z
UID:7244-1697887800-1697889600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC Radio WM
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be talking to Elise Evans at 11.40am about Too Much Too Young \n  \nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07bvs5r
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-radio-wm/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230802T075910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T123804Z
UID:7185-1697742000-1697752800@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:2 Tone launch in Hastings
DESCRIPTION:PRINTED MATTER BOOK & RECORD SHOP PRESENTS…\nRUDIES COME BACK: DOCUMENTARY OF 2 TONE\, PLUS BOOK LAUNCH\nJoin us for the launch of Daniel Rachel’s new book Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story: Rude Boys\, Racism & the Soundtrack of a Generation\, and see rare 1980 2 Tone film.\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR: JEFF PERKS\nCAST INCLUDES: THE SELECTER\, TERRY HALL – THE SPECIALS\, PAULINE BLACK\, ADRIAN THRILLS\nPLUS Q&A WITH AUTHOR DANIEL RACHEL AND DJ DEBBIE GOLT\n\nFILM (33 MINS)\, PLUS SHORT INTERVAL AND Q&A / 1980 / UK\n\n\n \nPrinted Matter Book & Record Shop presents the official launch of Daniel Rachel’s new book\, Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story: Rude Boys\, Racism & the Soundtrack of a Generation. \nAbout the book:\nIn 1979\, 2 Tone exploded into the national conscience as records by The Specials\, The Selecter\, Madness\, The Beat\, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born. \n2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues\, racism\, class and gender struggles. It spoke of injustices in society and took fight against right wing extremism. \nThe music of 2 Tone was exuberant: white youth learning to dance to the infectious rhythm of ska and reggae; and crossed with a punk attitude to create an original hybrid. The idea of 2 Tone was born in Coventry\, masterminded by a middle-class art student raised in the church. \nJerry Dammers had a vision of an English Motown. Borrowing £700\, the label’s first record featured ‘Gangsters’ by The Specials’ backed by an instrumental track by the\, as yet\, unformed\, Selecter. Within two months the single was at number six in the national charts. Dammers signed Madness\, The Beat and The Bodysnatchers as a glut of successive hits propelled 2 Tone onto Top of the Pops and into the hearts and minds of a generation. \nHowever\,  infighting amongst the bands and the pressures of running a label caused 2 Tone to bow to an inevitable weight of expectation and recrimination. \nStill under the auspices of Jerry Dammers\, 2 Tone entered in a new phase. Perhaps not as commercially successful as its 1979-1981 incarnation the label nevertheless continued to thrive for a further four years releasing a string of fresh signings and a stunning end-piece finale in ‘(Free) Nelson Mandela’. Too Much Too Young is the definitive story of a label that for a brief\, bright burning moment\, shaped British culture. \nWe’ll be screening the film Rudies Come Back followed by a Q&A with author Daniel Rachel and DJ Debbie Golt. \n“We’re not just a dance band\, we have things to say.” Grab this rare chance to see the 1980 BBC Arena film that heads to Coventry to quiz The Selecter and The Specials about the rise and rise of 2 Tone and all things ska. \nAbout Debbie Golt\nDebbie Golt FRSA is an award-winning broadcaster and arts consultant. She was actively involved in organising Rock Against Racism events in late ’70s and began DJ-ing at the same time\, playing 2 Tone releases alongside Reggae\, Ska\, Punk and more and still plays out locally\, nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.electricpalacecinema.com/\nThe Electric Palace\, 39A High St\, Hastings TN34 3ER. \nhttps://www.printedmatterhastings.co.uk/
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/2-tone-launch-in-hastings/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231016T095612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T095612Z
UID:7235-1697713200-1697716800@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Soho Radio
DESCRIPTION:MORNING GLORY\n\nJoin James Endeacott every weekday morning 9am – 12pm on the Soho channel. Soho Radio’s only daily show\, bringing you three hours of eclectic delights to give you a taste of Soho Radio\, featuring jazz\, soul\, rock\, reggae\, world\, pop\, country\, alternative and more. \nThe show also features a daily guest: Daniel Rachel talking about Too Much Too Young and playing an hour o f 2 Tone
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/soho-radio/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231018T142136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T142136Z
UID:7247-1697700600-1697745600@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC WM
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be talking to Rakeem Omar about Too Much Too Young on BBC WM
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-wm/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230622T081355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T170815Z
UID:7156-1697673600-1697759999@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG Publication Day!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nIn 1979\, 2 Tone exploded into the national conscience as records by The Specials\, The Selecter\, Madness\, The Beat\, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born. \n2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues\, racism\, class and gender struggles. It spoke of injustices in society and took fight against right wing extremism. \nThe music of 2 Tone was exuberant: white youth learning to dance to the infectious rhythm of ska and reggae; and crossed with a punk attitude to create an original hybrid. The idea of 2 Tone was born in Coventry\, masterminded by a middle-class art student raised in the church. Jerry Dammers had a vision of an English Motown. Borrowing £700\, the label’s first record featured ‘Gangsters’ by The Specials’ backed by an instrumental track by the\, as yet\, unformed\, Selecter. Within two months the single was at number six in the national charts. Dammers signed Madness\, The Beat and The Bodysnatchers as a glut of successive hits propelled 2 Tone onto Top of the Pops and into the hearts and minds of a generation. However\, soon infighting amongst the bands and the pressures of running a label caused 2 Tone to bow to an inevitable weight of expectation and recrimination. \nStill under the auspices of Jerry Dammers\, 2 Tone entered in a new phase. Perhaps not as commercially successful as its 1979-1981 incarnation the label nevertheless continued to thrive for a further four years releasing a string of fresh signings and a stunning end-piece finale in ‘(Free) Nelson Mandela’. \nTold in three parts\, Too Much Too Young is the definitive story of a label that for a brief\, bright burning moment\, shaped British culture. The foreword will be written by Pauline Black (The Selecter). \nAuthor\, Daniel Rachel\, said: As a child\, 2 Tone defined the way I saw the world. I was seduced by the off-beat rhythms\, the cool looking clothes and most importantly the social and political lyrics. 2 Tone taught me about black and white unity\, it gave a voice to the pointlessness of street violence\, and it provided an understanding and awareness of the horror of rape and apartheid. That you could dance\, look good and be educated by a record was incredible. This music and these bands have printed an indelible mark on my life. To write the story of 2 Tone is one of profound personal pride. But more so\, to honour one of the greatest periods in modern popular culture. 2 Tone at its heart was a movement of great songwriters\, musicians and songs – We danced and sang\, and the music played in a de boomtown! \nPublisher\, Lee Brackstone said: The music and the aesthetic of 2 Tone set the dial for the prevailing mood of the counterculture in the 1980s\, and we’re still feeling the aftershocks of the extraordinary achievements of the label four decades later. Through exhaustive interviews with the major artists and those associated with the label and deep research\, award-winning writer Daniel Rachel brings the story of 2 Tone to life: the joy of a uniquely creative moment which arguably did more than any other to challenge racism and class prejudice in Britain\, and in the process enlightened
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/too-much-too-young-publication/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://danielrachel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annoucement.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231013T113120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T095323Z
UID:7230-1697628600-1697630400@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:BBC CWR with Vic Minett
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will be talking with Vic Minett about Too Much Too Young and the forthcoming launch event at the 2 Tone Village on Sunday 22 October \nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bbccoventryandwarwickshire
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/bbc-cwr-with-vic-minett/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20231004T100803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T100803Z
UID:7212-1696507200-1696514400@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Totally Wired Radio 2 Hour 2 Tone Special
DESCRIPTION:Talking about TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG and spinning records by #thespecials #theselecter #thebeat #madness #theswingingcats #thehigsons #rico \nwith presenter Steve Rowland \nTotally Wired Radio\n#ska #2tone
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/totally-wired-radio-2-hour-2-tone-special/
CATEGORIES:Radio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260418T222216
CREATED:20230622T081111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T151907Z
UID:7154-1696032000-1696118399@danielrachel.com
SUMMARY:Sevenoaks Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:In conversation with MOJO editor\, Pat Gilbert\n\n\n‘Daniel Rachel imagines what the next Beatles album might have been like\, with painstaking detail and great stories’\nDavid Hepworth\, The Guardian / Book of the Day \n‘A fantastical journey through what might have been… Exciting and compelling.’\nChris Hawkins\, BBC 6 Music \n‘Daniel Rachel’s forensic investigation makes a strong case for looking afresh at the evidence… a fascinating detailed read’ –Mojo \n‘In this meticulously crafted book\, Rachel offers an extraordinary peek behind the curtain of one of the most celebrated music groups in history…a must-read for any music aficionado’\nMusic Devotee \n‘A detailed researcher and writer… Ingenious.’\nRecord Collector \n‘Full of enthralling details about the highs and lows of the band’s last year… it’s like the DNA in a crime scene.’\nDavid Hepworth\, Word in Your Ear \n‘A book that is religiously detailed and yet manages to create tantalising glimpses of what might have been’\nLouder Than War \n\n\n\n\nDate\n30th September 2023\n\n\nTime\n5.00pm\n\n\nVenue\nShip Theatre\n\n\n\nIn his daring re-write of musical history\, Daniel Rachel dares to dream… what if The Beatles had made one more great album? Drawing on impeccable research\, he examines the untimely demise of the Fab Four and pulls together a track list of unfinished demos\, B sides and hit solo songs to raise them from the ashes. Come along to hear more about this tantalising glimpse into what might have been.\n\nTo buy tickets\, please visit https://sevlitfest.com/events/the-lost-album-of-the-beatles/ \n 
URL:https://danielrachel.com/event/sevenoaks-literary-festival/
CATEGORIES:Appearance
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR