Synopsis
Joe Strummer’s untimely death in December 2002 sent shockwaves around the world of music and beyond. Yet friends and family were determined that his spirit would live on.
In this documentary, Grammy award-winning filmmaker Don Letts shows how Joe’s unique contribution to the music world is manifesting itself through a charity set up in his memory - Strummerville.
The film features performance footage and interviews with exciting Strummerville artists such as Riff Raff and Smokey Angle Shades. There are also contributions from supporters and founders of the charity, including Billy Bragg and Damien Hirst, plus wonderful footage of Strummer himself.
Director Bio
An award-winning filmmaker and music-maverick, Don is a cult figure in the world of arts. In 1978 he made The Punk Rock Movie and went on to direct over 300 music videos for the likes of Bob Marley, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Don’s films include the acclaimed Dancehall Queen, PUNK: Attitude and The Clash: Westway to the World, for which he won a Grammy in 2003.
In memory and honour of Joe Strummer we’re delighted to release our Winter Sessions Showcase 2009 album today on his anniversary.
This is a compilation album of recordings by bands who performed at the Strummerville Yard in the rain under the stars.
All tracks are available for free download here
Thank you everyone for your continued support and love this year.
Wishing you all peace and love for Christmas and 2010.
Strummerville x
ps. if you’d like the CD please send self addressed envelope to:
Winter Sessions Showcase 2009
Strummerville
22A Stable Way
London
W10 6QX
NME - Dec 21st 2009: A hand-drawn Christmas card by Joe Strummer is to go on sale tomorrow (December 22), seven years to the day since the Clash frontman passed away.
The card was designed by Joe to be given to friends and family personally. As well as the card, a tribute album is also being released tomorrow (22nd Dec) showcasing new UK acts.
Listen to and download Strummerville’s ‘Winter Sessions Showcase Album 2009‘ now.
Strummerville Winter Sessions - 28th November 2009. We had some amazing bands, hot food and warm fires.
A massive thank you to all who braved the cold winter rain and a special shout to all the bands that played - Ginga, Internet Forever, My Second Head, Nimmo & The Gauntletts, Panama Kings, Skylarkers, Smokey Angle Shades, The Musical Differences, The Riff Raff, Thomas J Speight.
Loads of Love,
Strummerville x
We took our Strummerville bus of talent to a lovely little festival in Dorset over weekend of 7th-97h August 2009 called Endorse It In Dorset.
This was our final big Strummerville Campfire of the 2009 festival season.
Our musical director BEANS ON TOAST was joined for campfire sessions by:
DAN SMITH
NAT JENKINS
SMOKEY ANGEL SHADES
SPINDLE AND WIT
THE SUPERNOVAS
THE RIFF RAFF
It was a wonderful festival and we’s like to thanks to everyone who made this years festival season so special.
See you all next year!
Loads of love
Strummerville
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