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A Word from the Editor

Wow, what a first month that has been for Shape.
Although the first issue went out as an online Contents
version only, we still had some great feedback
from the masses. The great news is, Aprils edition 4. The Scene
will be in print format as well as the online The best of action for the
version meaning we start to distribute around the coming month
town. At last count, we had 33 venues supporting
the magazine and a few other public outlets. 6. Gaz
Hartlepools working class
In addition to our regular spots, we are taking hero and his new album
a look at Hartlepool’s solo artists this month. Northern Hospitality
And boy, do we have some great artists for you
to get listening to. This all starts on page 6 with 8 In the Spotlight
a seriously good artist, Gaz. The week before Focus on local artist AbeliA
writing this, I listened to his album, Northern and the Eternal Optomist
Hospitality and was blown away. It’s all there
ready for you on page 6. 10. Hartlepool Gig Guide
Your listings for who is
In the spotlight is AbeliA. A very talented playing where and when
Hartlepool young lady with a tremendous voice 8
and finishing up our soloists is Jamie Ainslie 12. An April to Remember
talking about his newest release Recover. Fun, games, BBQ’s and top
live music at the Nursery Inn
We also feature the Guitar Studio which I
stumbled across a few weeks ago while out on 14. The Big Question
the hunt for strings, we feature our host venue, Hartlepool: Are we missing
The Nursery Inn with so much thanks to their a trick?
support and NUTS, the Nursery Ukulele Team
Strummers. A great bunch of folk who entertain 16. The Guitar Studio
us every Monday night. Taking a look at Hartlepools
best kept secret
Our gig guide is getting bigger and bigger as more
and more venues get involved in our magazine. 17. Jamie Ainslie
Something tells me it will be a four page affair in Featuring the third of our
the very near future. featured artists talking about
his new release, Recover. Editor: Paul George
Anyway, that’s it for this month. Enjoy the read Social Media Editor: Jane Shields
and see you all in May. Paul x Email: shapemaghartlepool@gmail.com
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