- published: 23 Feb 2010
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Pitmen is a German psychobilly group that began in 1995.
Pitmen were founded in the spring of ’95, when drummer Peer Timmer and double bass-player Grischa Dördelmann where looking for suitable musicians to play with. They became attentive on Christian Waleschkowski (voice / acoustic guitar) who was performing at this time with an Irish Folk group. They also invited Christian Rubbert who played the electric guitar.
In the summer of 1996 they went into a recording studio for three days to record a demo tape. Guido Neumann of “Crazy Love Records” loved it so much, that he released it as their debut EP “Misfits”. Luckily the reviews in the fanzines were very good. Support gigs for bigger bands such as The Meteors and Mad Sin followed.
In winter of ’97 they recorded their first CD called “Listen To The Engine”, which is still a best seller at the record stalls. Their 2nd album “Welcome To The Show” was released (on Picture-Vinyl and CD) in the summer of 2001. The latest four-track EP including the song “Jingle Bells” was released in October 2001.
The Pitmen Painters is a play by Lee Hall based on the Ashington Group of painters. Hall learnt about the group from a Guardian article by Martin Wainwright. This encouraged him to buy the book "Pitmen Painters: The Ashington Group 1934-1984" by William Feaver about the group, on which the play is loosely based. Following a sellout run at both the Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne in 2007 and its transfer to the Royal National Theatre, it returned to the National for a limited season before heading out on a UK Tour. A Broadway production opened on 30 September 2010 following previews from 14 September 2010 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and played a limited run until 12 December 2010. It featured the original cast.
The Pitmen Painters opened in London's West End in October 2011 at the Duchess Theatre. The Canadian premiere of The Pitmen Painters was running as of February 2012 at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, Ontario. A recent (February 2014) production by United Players at the Jericho Theatre in Vancouver sold out many of its performances. On January 17,the premiere of "Mineros" (the Spanish adaptation of the play) took place at the Metropolitan theater,in Buenos Aires,Argentina.
Pitmen - Öfter als man denkt Album: Welcome to the Show Music: Waleschkowski Lyrics: Waleschkowski Lyrics: Ich stehe hier am Bahnsteig und warte ganz allein Es schüttet wie aus Eimern wie könnt' es anders sein? Der verdammte Scheißzug kommt nicht und Bier gibt's hier auch keins Da vorn wankt Schlucker Billy ich nehme einfach seins Unten in der Pommesbude ess' ich 'ne Currywurst Ich trinke noch 'ne Pulle Bier wat soll's die Wurst macht Durst Da kommt so'n Typ und spritzt mir Ketchup auf'n Frack Ich rast voll aus und schrei ihn an: "Du blöder, dummer Sack!" So ist's nun mal im Leben hier kriegt keiner was geschenkt Denn erstens kommt es anders und zweitens öfter als man denkt Der Typ meint nur: "Mach mal halblang, et is doch nix passiert!" Ich mal mir schon im Geiste aus wie dieser Arsc...
Pitmen - Ordinary Man Album: Welcome to the Show Music: Hames Lyrics: Hames Lyrics: Well I'm an ordinary man nothing special nothing grand I've had to work for everything I own Oh I never asked for a lot I was happy with what I got Enough to keep my family and my home Now they say the times are hard and they've handed me my cards They say there's not the work to go around Oh but when the whistle blows the gates where finally closed Tonight they're going to shut this factory down And they tear it down I never missed a day nor went on strike for better pay For twenty years I served them best I could Now with a handshake and a cheque it seems so easy to forget Loyalty through the bad times and through good Now the owner says he's sad to see the things have got so bad But the captains of i...
Robson, the son and grandson of miners, returns to his Northumberland roots to explore the incredible story of The Ashington Group. In this extract, he goes down Maltby Colliery in South Yorkshire for the first time. Robson Green and The Pitmen Painters is an incredible story and a personal journey of inspiration and achievement (8 May 2011).
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http://www.playbill.com/video Tony winner Lee Hall ("Billy Elliot") returns to the mine with "The Pitmen Painters," the fact-based drama about a group of miners in northern England who stumble upon their artistic talents after hiring a local professor to teach them about art.
PITMEN Ruhrpott Psychobilly live at open air schachtzeichen, Herne, Germany 2010-05-22
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pitmen - misfits live at open air schachtzeichen, herne 2010-05-22
Return to the Slaughterhouse 03.12.2011
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inspired by a book by William Feaver. A co-production between Live Theatre, Newcastle and the National Theatre The award-winning smash hit play goes on a UK Tour. A humourous and deeply moving play about a group of Ashington miners who, after a few years of Art appreciation classes, produced work that was admired by the most avant-garde artists; but every day they worked as before, down the mine.
ITV Perspectives 2011 - The Pitmen Painters - The Ashington Group
In this video I provide the basic steps of removing a Pitman Arm from a 1997 Chevy Blazer 2-door with the 4.3L engine. This video is not a "complete" 100% step-by-step video but, will show you the general idea of what is involved. Along my journey you can see some of the possible struggles involved in changing a pitman arm when the entire steering box has to be removed from the vehicle to allow access for the puller to separate the arm from the steering shaft. Thanks for watching and I hope this video helped someone.
Inspired by a book by William Feaver. A humourous and deeply moving play about a group of Ashington miners who, after a few years of Art appreciation classes, produced work that was admired by the most avant-garde artists; but every day they worked as before, down the mine.
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Interview with the 6 year old ( now 7 ) Creative Director of the new game Fish Friendzy - The Evolution of Ocean Awesome. Alexander was only 6 years old when he directed all creative aspects of this game. He came up with characters, concepts, gameplay, etc. This was a fun project between father and son to see what would come from tapping the mind of a 6 year old. Nothing was off limits. Download Fish Friendzy Today! Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.applauz.fishfriendzy iOS App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fish-friendzy/id1104843810?ls=1&mt;=8
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Brett Pitman has told our official YouTube channel that he's excited to be moving to Portman Road and can't wait to get started. A full interview with the striker is available to view via Ipswich Player HD.
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In this interview you will hear from Pitman Training franchise partner, Paula Elliot who is based in Dover and has been part of the Pitman Training franchise network for over ten years. Paula shares the reasons she was first attracted to franchising as a career path. After leaving the armed forces she initially worked as a Centre Manager and was so impressed by the strength of the brand and the quality of the products she decided to become a franchisee. As well as receiving initial training, Pitman franchisees receive ongoing support. Paula has a strong relationship with the franchisor and knows that someone is always on hand should she need any assistance or advice. She has never looked back and her Centre continues to grow from strength to strength. About Pitman Training: Pitman Tr...
There's a figure of fear standing in the rain
Tell me why have you come back again?
Can't live in misery
And can't let anyone see
The fear finally peels away
But I feel like I'm dying every day
As the needle slides in, the pain slides out
A little less human, a little more doubt
As the needle slides in, the pain slides out
A little less human, a little more doubt
The peace of darkness surrounds me every night
When daybreak returns there's a life-crushing light
No reason to go on
Don't care if I face another dawn
No wish for me to remain
Just want release from this misery and pain
Can't live in misery
And can't let anyone see
No reason to go on
Don't care if I face another dawn
No wish for me to remain
Just want release from this misery and pain
The fear finally peels away
But I feel like I'm dying every day