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R.M.A. Tavern, Cromwell Rd., Eastney - Tuesday 15th February: MICHAEL WESTON KING Just a reminder that top singer/songwriter Michael Weston King is performing a free concert at The R.M.A Tavern tonight, before jetting off to America to play some high profile gigs. Michael Weston King played in various bands during the late 70s and early 80s, recording two singles and an album for Probe records.He then toured Europe as a member of Gary Hall and the Stormkeepers for four years - before they split in 1991 the band had released two albums, two singles and performed over 250 shows. After a period spent performing solo gigs including touring Europe with Townes Van Zandt, Michael formed the "Alt. Country" five piece band, The Good Sons, who took their name from the Nick Cave album.Their debut album "Singing The Glory Down" released in 1995 featured a guest appearance by Townes van Zandt duetting on the song "Riding the Range". A few months before his death Townes released his own version of the song as a single. In 1996 The Good Sons, now managed by Nick Cave's manager, released the album "The Kings Highway", which followed in 1997 with the altogether rockier "Wines Lines and Valentines", later re-released re-titled "Angels In The End". In 1999, the band was put on hold whilst Michael , and then embarked on a series of solo tours around Europe, also openingfor Ron Sexmith, Steve Forbert and Nick Cave. In April 2000 The Good Sons reconvened, and following a tour with Chris Hillman of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, they recorded their fourth album, "Happiness". Michael then undertook a 16 date UK tour with fellow songwriters Jackie Leven and Andy White, under the name "An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman." The shows combined songs and stories, impromptu improvisation and much banter. This successful project led to tours of Spain, Holland, Germany. Michael's latest album, "A Decent Man" , is a departure away from the UK Alt County genre. It's dark singer-songwriter territory, bur with melodic pop, folk, and soul music all cropiing up. The album was produced by Jackie Leven and featured some of the UK’s finest musician, including Michael Cosgrave of The Waterboys, Steve Jackson of The Lighthouse Family, Alan Cook of The Charlatans and Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works. Admission to the R.M.A. gig is free, and Michael will be accompanied by Lou Dalgleish on vovcals and keyboards.