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A music book publisher founded in 2010, our aim is simple – to publish great books about popular music; the kind we’d like to read ourselves.
“Soundcheck Books are a relatively new publisher in the music books field but already they are building up an impressive catalogue of titles.” Andy Childs, Music Journalist, Caught by the River.
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THE TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN’
How The Train Song Changed The Face Of Popular Music
By Spencer Vignes
Journey To The Heart Of The Train Song
* Published: October 2016
* Binding: Paperback and Kindle
* ISBN: 9780993212093
* 208 pages
* Includes two 8 page plates sections
* Price: £14.99
Reviews
- “A rattling good read” ASLEF Journal
- “An engaging and enlightening read” R2 Magazine
- “Will be prized as a valuable resource long after your first read” RAM Magazine
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- Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com (Paperback and Kindle)
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AN ACCIDENTAL MUSICIAN
The Autobiography Of Judy Dyble
By Judy Dyble with Dave Thompson
It’s all been a question of being in the right place at the right time and saying ‘yes’ to everything and hoping to be entertained and amused and not get into too much trouble… – Judy Dyble
A Folk Rock legend, Judy Dyble was the original female vocalist with Fairport Convention as they set out to rewrite the story of traditional music from within the crucible of London’s 1967 psychedelic scene.
* Published: May 2016
* Paperback and Kindle
* ISBN: 9780993212031
* 252 pages
* Many previously unseen photographs from Judy’s personal collection
* Price: £16.99
Reviews
“Essential Reading” Ian Maun, Caught In The Act
“Do read it“ Review from Prog Magazine
“…fascinating and heartwarming, definitely one of the best music related autobiographies I have read” “A wonderful magical read and inspiring too” Read these and more 5* Amazon Reviews