Check out 'Impossible Speeds', the first song from the brand new Dlugokecki album 'Putting The Tracks In Front of The Train' out next week. Please share it with your friends and we hope you enjoy it. If you enjoyed the song, there is plenty more where that came from - pre-order the album now: http://dlugokecki.bigcartel.com/

Special thanks go to Laura Heda, the dancer, who owns a Southampton based company called The Serious Shapes Dance Company - (www.seriousshapesdancecompany.co.uk).

>> Forthcoming Shows

We are off to Liverpool this weekend to play The Beatle's very own Cavern Club, and next week the album gets unleashed. We are playing our second Village Hall Gala (already Sold Out) alongside London and Southampton shows. The Hamble Village Hall show will be the official launch of the album. It will be the best gig we will ever do - now there's the hype!!!

SUNDAY 20TH MAY - THE CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL - 3.30pm and 8.00pm
THURS 24TH MAY - THE BROOK (SUPPORTING PASSENGER), SOUTHAMPTON 8.00PM
FRI 25TH MAY - BLACKBOROUGH VILLAGE HALL, BLACKBOROUGH, DEVON - SOLD OUT
SUN 27TH MAY - THE BULL & GATE, LONDON 8.00PM

SAT 16TH JUNE - HAMBLE VILLAGE HALL, HAMBLE, SOUTHAMPTON (OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH GIG) - Tickets HERE: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/161496

>> Massive Thank You

Can I personally thank a few people before we get this show on the road. Tim Jackson especially, for absolutely slaving over the album and making it sound epic. I can't thank you enough for the million hours you've put into this project over the last two weeks especially. Andy Wild for knocking it all into shape and introducing us to the Bee Gees. Aidan, Boyd and Kelly for the larks we've already had. Daisy and Vicky for the madness of the last two weeks, and the forthcoming two weeks. A big thank you to all the people who have already pre-ordered this album, I can't wait for you to hear it.

Take care,

Benjamin Dlugokecki

avec Andrew, Timothy, Matthew, Aidan and Kelly (couldn't think of a silly name for them)

>> New Album - 14th May 2012

On the 14th May 2012 Dlugokecki are releasing their new album 'Putting The Tracks in Front of the Train'. The new album includes 10 new Dlugokecki tracks with a bonus re-recording of our hit song 'Too Many Borders'.

Tracklistings:

1. Impossible Speeds
2. You Don't Own Me
3. Putting The Tracks in Front of The Train
4. Blank Page
5. Firelighter
6. Lifeboat
7. The Healer
8. Stand in Front of the tank
9. Insecure
10. All Stations
11. Too Many Borders (Bonus Track & New Version)

The first 100 CD orders will receive a limited edition CD signed by the band - this version of the CD is strictly limited to 100 copies and are numbered. Order your copy for only £7 at http://dlugokecki.bigcartel.com/. The i-tunes release will follow shortly after.

>> New Tour

To promote the album the band are touring the UK - playing regular venues and village halls. The Village Hall Galas are a unique opportunity to see the band play a massive epic set in an extremely unique location. All the tour dates are below. Please come along and see us, we're really excited about this album and want to share it with the world!

The Dlugokecki Village Hall Galas

Fri 6th April - The George Ward Centre, Barwell, Leicestershire
Fri 25th May - Blackbrough Village Hall, Blackborough, Devon
Sat 16th June - Hamble Village Hall, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire - Tickets HERE: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/161496
Sat 21st July - Brant Broughton Village Hall, Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire
Sat 28th July - North Crawley Village Hall, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

The Other Shows

Sat 12th May - Environmental Rock Festival, The Hobbit, Southampton
Sun 20th May - The Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thurs 24th May - The Brook (Supporting Passenger), Southampton
Sun 27th May - The Bull & Gate, London
Fri 8th June - The Cellars, Portsmouth
Sat 7th July - Enliven Festival, Eastleigh

Email dlugokecki@mac.com for tickets or check the Facebook event for details.

>> New 'Complete Dlugokecki' 2-Disc CD, 133 Songs!

Complete Dlugokecki 2000-2012. This is a limited edition CD set. Only 500 copies will be made. Each copy is signed.

Buy it here: http://dlugokecki.bigcartel.com/product/compete-dlugokecki-2000-2012

A 2-Disc Set (1 CD and 1 MP3 CD) spanning 12 years of Dlugokecki music, and includes all their major songs together for the first time. The set contains a 'Best of Dlugokecki' audio CD and a 133 Track MP3 CD that includes every Dlugokecki recording between 2000-2012 that is half-decent! Also, for the first time there is a collection of 33 Rarities alongside extended editions of 'Let This Be Right' and 'Before the Storm'.

The MP3 CD includes:

10 Years of Dlugokecki (2010)
Live From The USA (2009)
Let This Be Right - Complete Edition (2008)
Before The Storm - Complete Edition (2006)
Rarites (2000-2012)
Selected Works (2000-2003)

The 'Best of Dlugokecki' audio CD includes:

1. Save My Soul
2. Too Many Borders
3. Let This Be Right
4. Set In Stone
5. Right Time / Wrong Time
6. Strobe Light
7. A Heaven To Believe In
8. Arrive Like The Tide
9. Belted In Safely
10. Calm Before The Storm
11. Barricades
12. Hope Song
13. Shine On
14. Sold Out
15. Perfectionistical
16. Stolen
17. Piano Girl Plays
18.Guide
19. Clog Up The System




>> Barwell Village Hall Gala - Sold Out!

Our first show of the Tracks Tour was a complete sell out and I wrote off my car.... Check out this video:http://youtu.be/AaYTCngdCFQ

Listen HERE: http://soundcloud.com/bendlugokecki/dlugokecki-bbc-radio-leicester

Read more if you 'like' us on facebook. Click HERE: http://www.facebook.com/notes/dlugokecki/tracks-tour-2012-village-hall-gala-1-the-gwc-barwell-leicester/336611403062379

>> Dlugokecki on i-Tunes

We're back on i-tunes. Buy 'Before The Storm' and 'Live from the USA' now!

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/dlugokecki/id64155133

Go on - get your tickets now! - email us to reserve or buy from the link below!

We are all dead excited. Aidan is crying every night, Boyd can't sleep. It's just nuts.
The event is going to be epic - thanks to all those who have reserved or bought tickets. We love you!!

The Dlugokecki Xmas Xtravaganza Nine
(1.5 hour special band show)
Friday 9th December 2011
Talking Heads, Southampton
7.30pm-2am
Tickets are £6 in advance.
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/138643
or email dlugokecki@mac.com

Here is the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238993779491317&ref=ts

with special guests
The Morphic Fields
and support from
Summers
Silver Orchids
The Strings
& Ideawake

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The Dlugokecki Xmas Xtravaganza 9 is getting nearer. We have confirmed the setlist for this year and will be playing alot of our big songs alongside brand new unheard songs. The event has sold out for 4 years, and this year the band are even more excited. The band play a 1.5 hour set that features all the best original songs and epic christmas cover songs. And of course, Daddy Dlugokecki will make an appearance. There are some extremely special guests, including 5 confirmed support acts - The Morphic Fields, Summers, The Strings, Silver Orchids and Ideawake.

Tickets are available from here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/138643
or by emailing us dlugokecki@mac.com

>> Dlugokecki on BBC Radio Solent last Sunday

I did my usual talking rubbish thing on the BBC last Sunday with the amazing Richard Cartridge. They also played Save My Soul - download it below if you like:

http://soundcloud.com/bendlugokecki/dlugokecki-interview-bbc-radio

>> 'Let this Be Right' - Live from Andy Wilds Studio

We had an amazing time in Devon over the weekend rehearsing. We filmed loads of rubbish, here is a semi-good filmed rehearsal of the song: http://youtu.be/rGNB8wlyQzE

>>New Date added - The Cellars, Portsmouth 29th December, with Mark Morris (lead singer of The Bluetones)

I will be playing a semi-acoustic show supporting the amazing Mark Morris at one of my favourite venues, The Cellars in Eastney, Portsmouth. I will be playing all new material. Tickets are £6 from me, so if you can make it - send me an email!

>> 'Putting the Tracks in Front of the Train' - Pre-order from 12th December 2011
In 3 weeks you will be able to pre-order the album from our website. I-tunes and Amazon links will be added in January. Watch this space. The album 'Putting the Tracks in Front of the Train' is out on the 12th March 2012. The artwork and previews will be available soon....

>> Dlugokecki on the NME website.

Because of your help, Save My Soul has made it's way onto the NME website. Due to the amount of hits the song has had, it has been added to the websites video links page. Help us continue to build world domination: Click Here

>> Studio Update

We had an amazing time in River Studios, and are going back into the studio to put the finishes touches in January 2012. The album is sounding ace, Tim and Andy have done a great job! Watch our video from the studio:

http://youtu.be/dlgqOg_GfoY

>> 'Complete Dlugokecki' -
10 Disc Boxset/Mp3 CD - Limited Edition Out February 1st 2012

Every single Dlugokecki song since 2000 until 2011 will be available for the first time in a 10-disc boxset (limited to 30 copies and includes lots of goodies!!) and on 2-MP3 CDs.
> The 2-Disc MP3 CD costs £10 (including P&P).
> The Boxset (which includes original signed lyrics) is £20 (+£2 P & P).

You will be able to pre-order this from 1st December 2011, alongide the new CD.

The Boxset and MP3 CD's include:

Disc 1 - The Early Years 2000-2003 (Part 1)
Disc 2 - The Early Years 2000-2003 (Part 2)
Disc 3 - Before the Storm (Extended Edition) 2003-2005
Disc 4 - Let this Be Right (Extended Edition) 2008
Disc 5 - Live from USA 2009
Disc 6 - 10 Years of Dlugokecki 2010 (Part 1)
Disc 7 - 10 Years of Dlugokecki 2010 (Part 2)
Disc 8 - All I need is to get to you 2010
Disc 9 - Rarities 2000-2010
Disc 10 - Putting the Tracks in front of the train 2011 (The Original Demos)

>> Bring 'Dlugokecki' to your town - join the street team!

I'm asked quite a bit "will 'Dlugokecki' come and play in our town?". The answer is yes. If you want us to come play your town or city, get in contact. We are arranging an April/May/June 2012 Tour to coincide with the new CD. If you want to become a promoter and put us on a show, please get in contact. We'd love to here from you. Email: Dlugokecki@mac.com.

Over and Out!!

Love Ben Dlugokecki
with Andy, Tim, Aidan, Boyd and Kelly

Southampton based rock/pop band 'Dlugokecki' are finally back!

On 12th March 2012 Dlugokecki will release their brand new studio album 'Putting the tracks in front of the train'. It's an album about changing, growing, reflecting and believing in yourself.

The first single from the album will be released on the 1st of January 2012.

The Dlugokecki Xmas Xtravaganza 9 will be the only chance in 2011 to hear the new album, and will of course, be the party to end all parties!! Here is a link to the facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238993779491317&ref=ts

After a successful '10 Years of Dlugokecki' tour last year the band have been in several studios over the year recording their first studio album in 5 years.

The Dlugokecki Xmas Xtravaganza 9 is an event not to be missed. The event has sold out for 4 years, and this year the band are even more excited. The band play a 1.5 hour set that features all the best original songs and epic christmas cover songs. And of course, Daddy Dlugokecki will make an appearance. There are some extremely special guests, including 5 confirmed support acts - The Morphic Fields, Summers, The Strings, Silver Orchids and Ideawake.

"We decided to take a break this year with touring, to reflect on what we had done over the 10 years, and to focus on making a real record with real feeling" says singer/ songwriter Ben Dlugokecki.

"I had a gorgeous baby, Andy moved to the countryside, Tim got married, Boyd went travelling and Aidan's hair grew even longer. We had a year of change, maturity and fun. We decided to put that into this record".

"This will be our finest album by far. We've all put 110% into these songs and we believe they are our best. We're buzzing!" says producer/piano player Andy Wild.

"The line-up has gone back old school" comments drummer Boyd. "I went traveling for a year so Rob filled in. He did an amazing job, but it will be great to come back and do Xtravaganza".

"Recording out tribute to Sally Taylor really kicked the new album off" says co-producer/guitarist Tim Jackson "We got in the studio and mucked around, came up with this crazy tribute and then the demos started for the album".

"Xtravaganza is the place to be" says Aidan Hampson "and the new songs will make an impact, we love them - we hope you do to".

'Dlugokecki' is a musical project fronted by Ben Dlugokecki (pronounced- Der-loo-go-ken-ski) - An extraordinarily talented 30 year old prolific singer/songwriter based in Southampton, England. He is joined by Andy Wild (Keys, vocals), Boyd (Drums), Tim Jackson (Guitars), Aidan Hampson (Bass) & Kelly Caunter (Backing Vocals). Their music has been compared to the likes of David Gray, Paul Simon, Elbow and Damian Rice.

Five of their biggest shows to date were supporting million-selling artists 'David Gray', 'Snow Patrol', 'Corinne-Bailey Rae', 'The Proclaimers' and 'Lu Lu' on their world tours, playing to thousands of people. In 2009 they played the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas also playing 2 shows in New York to great acclaim. In 2010, they released a 34 track double album spanning the 10 years of 'Dlugokecki' – celebrating the event with a tour and sell-out show in their hometown. In 2012 – the band release their very first studio album.

They have also played alongside 'Starsailor', 'British Sea Power', ‘Badly Drawn Boy’, 'Mouldy Peaches', Brit-award nominees 'Beth Rowley' and 'Nerina Pallot', 'The Webb Sisters', 'Ben's Brother' , 'Longview', 'Sandi Thom' , 'Paddy Casey', 'The Bluetones', 'Chris Difford (Squeeze)', 'Goodbooks', 'The Drifters', 'John Power (CAST/The La's)', 'Nizlopi', ‘Howard Jones’ and the mighty 'Chesney Hawkes'.

Some other highlights over the last 5 years include reaching the final 8 of the 'Sennheiser Best Unsigned Artist 2006' out of 2000 entries, playing the 2008 ASCAP showcase at the London Barfly, having their music in the i-tunes music store, being named artist of the month on the 'Musician's Channel' on Sky and the debut music video ‘Set in Stone’ played daily. They recently won 3 regional awards for live performance at 'The Mag Awards'.

Their music has been used on the soundtrack of Channel 4 hit show Ny-Lon, they have recorded in Metropolis Studio, London and have had a twelve-day session in Ibiza and have had five tracks heavily featured in episodes of Channel 4's "Hollyoaks".

In 2006, Dlugokecki released a collection of Studio Recordings called 'Before The Storm'. In 2007’s 'How Do You Do?' tour was a massive success - with Dlugokecki performances at the top of the Spinnaker Tower, Old Trafford, Stonehenge, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, The Ferry across the Mersey and at 3,200ft at the top of Mount Snowdon in Wales. The tour resulted in a mass media exposure - including segments on BBC Radio and BBC One News. In 2008 the band finished their mini-album 'Let this be Right' which sold 1000 copies in it's first week! In 2009 the band played The Shepherds Bush Empire in tribute to legend ‘Matthew Jay’. In 2010 they signed their first USA publishing deal in LA. Already in 2011, Dlugokecki played their first gig at Liverpool’s Cavern Club – the birthplace of The Beatles!

In March 2012 – Dlugokecki release their debut studio album. Watch this space! Check out Dlugokecki on Youtube, Myspace, Facebook, I-Tunes and Spotify!

Buy '10 Years of Dlugokecki' here:
http://dlugokecki.bigcartel.com/

Check out our websites for freebies:
www.dlugokecki.net
www.myspace.com/dlugokecki

Check out our videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Dlugokecki2?blend=1&ob=5