TBP Feb 2014 Newsletter, Vol 2, Issue 2

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February 2014

Volume 2, Issue 2 The Brit Pack-OB

The Bri t Pack - OB

2013 Highl ights:

Bobby Long toheadline PrivateShow

Robert Pattinsonstarts filming

Marcus Fosterwows New York

Lee MacDougallreleases first single

Tom Sturridgefinishes Far fromthe Madding Crowd

Sam Bradleyheadlines PrivateShow

Individual News:

Bobby 2

Marcus 2

Sam 3

Lee 3

Robert 4

Tom 4Friends of TBP 5

Street Teams 6

Fan Page 7

Brit-Pack Store 8

Moderated and written by Mindy Marin and Tawa Witko

May 17, 2014 Mark your

calendars folks becauseTBP did it! Yes, ladies andgentleman (if there are anyreading this!) we havebooked our very firstPrivate Show featuring thevery talented Bobby Longand the equally amazing

and talented Sam Bradley.

Mark Your Calendars!

e o ampa gn ee s ur e p

We reported in the Novnewsletter about the GoCampaigns RecycledOrchestra program. It cameto our attention after RobertPattinson bid $5600 on arecycled cello at theirannual Gala. Thanks to theexposure of that particularbid they have receivedmany donations from eagerfans wanting to help the

Thats right folks you read

that correctly. Bobby andSam will headline our firstBri t Pack at the GateShowto be held at the WestgateSmokey Mountain Resort inGatlinburg, Tennessee.

http://tinyurl.com/m7twbdq

The show will be held in oneof the two bedroom villas atthe resort. The 1230 squarefoot villa with its fireplaceand comfortable seating isthe perfect setting to sharean intimate night of musicand storytelling with two of

our favorite British musician

So lets get to the logistics o

he event.

ickets will be limited as theenue so to speak can only

accommodate a small amoof people. So we are limitinseating to 25 for this show.

Next year we may find that can open it up to more butbeing the first one we willkeep it at 25.

he ticket price will includehe show, a buffet, drinks

(soda/water/tea is free. Youill also get two alcoholic

beverages as part of youricket price but you will be

able to purchase more at thshow) and a special AlexMarin designed poster thatou can have the boys sign

Continued on pag

cause.

At present time the recycledorchestra program is almostcompletely funded. They area mere 8% away, which isonly $2500 shy of their goal.

The students in Faviosmusic education programand youth orchestra are

learning to play Mozart andBeethoven just like music

students all over the world,but what makes this

program unique is that alltheinstruments played were

created from recycledmaterials.

Being that we at TBP aresupportive of many fabulmusicians this particularcause is something we call rally behind.

So lets see if we can findway to help the Recycled

Orchestra raise theremaining $2500 dollars they can reach their goal

When you donate pleasemake sure to click on thededication link and add inhonor of, Robert Pattinsoand The Brit Pack. ThankBritsters!

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Feb 2014, Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 2 of 8

Bobby started out 2014 theright way, with friends. He

as able to take some time

o hang out with fellow BritPackers, Sam Bradley andMarcus Foster while theyisited New York.

Bobby Long News

Marcus started out the yearwith a stop in New Yorkwhere he visited with hisfriends, Bobby and Samand then played at theRockwood Music Hall alongwith several other artistsfrom the Communion label.

The show was well attendedand although he had sometechnical difficulties Marcustook it in stride like theprofessional he is. Take alook at the fan account onPage 7 for a wonderful writeup of the show.

Marcus Foster News

Each month the Brit Pack-OBwill be doing either a raffle or

a giveaway.

The money earned in theraffles goes directly back intothe Brit Pack account and isused towards prizes for thegiveaways, tickets to showsand to help raise money forthings such as private shows,etc. so your participation iscrucial to our ability to

January Raffle

In addition, he also put onhis fist show of the year atthe Mercury Lounge in New

York City.The Mercury Lounge gigonce again showcasedBobbys smooth and sensualsound in a way that isdistinctly his.

The day before the showBobby was featured in astory by the Daily News,which sang his praises. Youcan read the article here:

http://tinyurl.com/kjqt4oz

Of course one of the high

points of the month, at leafor us at TBP, occurred wwe wanted to get verificat

that Bobby could do ourprivate show. The responwe received was simply:

I am100% into doing i

Talk about jumping for joytime. Please see theheadline story on page 1 more information about thevent.

Upcoming Tour Date

Feb 21-The Linda-Alba

Feb 28-World Caf-PhiMar 21-Club Passim-Bos

Photo by Michele ORahilly

Concert PhotographerLesley Keller was also at

the show and took someamazing pictures of Marcuand the other artists from.You can find the pictures oher flicker account:

http://tinyurl.com/mp6ae4

Now we arent sure whatother shows are arrangedfor Marcus just yet but hedid announce on January7ththat he was moving toNew York. Thats greatnews for us in the States ait is likely we will see a lotmore of Marcus this cominyear.

provide quality products andevents for you.

For January we were feelingnostalgic with the GoldenGlobes and remembered thebeginning of the Water forElephants promotions backin 2011.

Our prize package includedthe book and DVD for Waterfor Elephants as well as a

beautiful 8x10 photo of Robas Jacob Jankowski with

Rosie the elephant, signedby Robert himself.

Laura Tobeywas the luckywinner of this prize package.

This was a very successfulraffle so thank you everyonefor participating. Without yoursupport we couldnt offer you

such great prizes eachmonth
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February 2014, Volume 2, Issue 2Page 3 of 8

Sam Bradley has beenrelatively quiet this month

but as he said on January21st

I know I have been quietrecently but it's only

because I'm charging myselfup for this coming year. As

always thanks for yoursupport! X

Dont worry Sam; we arealways behind you and yourmusic!

He did spend some time in

New York with fellow BritPackers, Bobby and Marcusand once again blew us

Sam Bradley News

January has started outvery well for Lee as itmarks the month where hisfirst single, Falling in Lovefor the Last Time, aired onGerman radio.

Lee MacDougall News

away with his amazing eyefor pictures as seen on hisInstagram.

We have also learned that

Sam generously donatedhis song Not Your Kind fora CD that is being made to

help out a very worthycause, Edgars Gift, whichis a program that supports

young adults, ages18-30,who are suffering fromcancer. If you would like tomake a donation you cando so here:

http://tinyurl.com/nyzr2ne

And of course, there is alsothe fact that Sam hasagreed to headline our 1stannual Bri t Pack at theGateshow along withBobby (see page 1 for

details). We cannotexpress how excited weare for that.

In addition he shared withus a really wonderfulbehind the scenes look atthe process of recordinghis debut album.

http://tinyurl.com/lkal3kd

Lee seems to be having agreat time getting readyfor the release of hisalbum.

Busy day working on newsongs for the single EP..choosing the picture forthe cover.. and decidingon the track listing for my

album.. need a cup of teaxo

January 23, 2014

And dont forget thatLeewill be touring Germanybeginning in March for histhe Tales from Britain Tour

with Paper Aeroplanes.Tickets are still availableand can be purchasedhere:

http://tinyurl.com/lwn9eho

Looks like another busyyear for Lee. Of course,that doesnt surprise us.

Tweets from the Brit Pack

Sam Bradley @samueltwitt1 Jan 30I'm making fresh juice and there are now more dishes to do than a Sunday roast and ittastes nothing like chicken.

Bobby Long @BobbyLongNews Jan 7I'm riding a bike around today. It's a bad day to be on a bike.

Marcus Foster @MarcusFoster1 Jan 3Hey guys, Happy New Year! I am pleased to announce I will be playing at Communion

New York next week on Tuesday

Lee MacDougall @LeeMacDougall Jan 1Came 2nd playing The Game of Life last night, gonna be a good year
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January has been anexciting month for Robert

and all of his fans.

First off, we started out theyear with Roberts Maps to

the Stars and The Roverbeing featured on countlessmost anticipated movies of2014 lists.

Secondly, Dior Hommereleased a Case Study

that compiled data on thephenomena that was DiorRob. You can see theYouTube version here:

http://tinyurl.com/nt39f3q

Thirdly, we were teasedalmost all month with theprospect of some news onThe Rover. Our wish wasfinally granted when somebehind the scenes videosby David Michd werereleased.

Robert Pattinson News

Tom has been laying lowthroughout January. Ourfirst pics of him were withhis beautiful fianc SiennaMiller and their daughterMarlowe while vacationingin Mexico.

It appears that filming haswrapped on Thomas

Tom Sturridge News

http://tinyurl.com/msfh6nt

This past week, after muchspeculation, Robert arrivedin Morocco to begin filmingthe movie QUEEN OFTHE DESERT. Althoughwe have gotten a lot ofamazing scenery pictureswe have not received anyactual shots with theprimary actors. It is likelythat once filming haswrapped some set pictureswill be released.

And finally we were alltreated to the first officialtrailer for THE ROVER. Ariveting 1:14 video thatshowcased what is sure tobe a gripping and powerfulmovie. Although Robertdidnt utter a single wordhis brilliant acting abilitiesclearly got the messageacross. Well done, Robert,

Guy and David. The trailer isamazing.

http://tinyurl.com/mtcqzbm

In addition to all of this, thingshave started to solidify onRoberts other projects. Filmingis now lined up for LIFE (Feb18th) as well as MISSIONBLACKLIST (April 28th). Wedont have an exact start datefor THE LOST CITY OF Z orCHILDHOOD OF A LEADERbut there is definitely buzzcirculating about them so

hopefully we will hear somenews soon.

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

* The Rover (2014)

* Maps to the Stars (2014)

* Queen of the Desert (2015)

* Life (2015)

* Mission Blacklist (2015)

* The Lost City of Z (2016)

* Childhood of a Leader (2016)

VinterbergsFAR FROMTHE MADDING CROWD.There is no word yet on arelease date but the moviewas featured on severalgroups most wanted listsfor 2014 including:

IndiewiresTop 50 Indie

Films of 2014Itspromising adaptationof Thomas Hardy's 19th

century classichttp://tinyurl.com/kde58jt

Hitflix 25 MostAnticipated Films

the talent involved hereshould make for a distinct

take on the material.http://tinyurl.com/plw8j5u

Up and Comers 30 Films

to Look Forward ToThis new adaptation ofThomas Hardys classic

Victorian novel looksgorgeously shot and looks

perfectly casthttp://tinyurl.com/lcgl5wy

There is a great deal ofbuzz surrounding the filmand its cast so we shouldget a release date soon.

At this point IMDb is statingthe release date for EFFIEGRAY is March 8thin theUK. Hopefully more newson this will be coming soon.

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

* Effie Gray (2014)

* Far from the MaddingCrowd (2014)

Robert Pattinson as Reynolds inthe upcoming film The Roverwritten and directed by David

Michd

Summer 2014

Tom Sturridge as John Everett

Millais in the upcoming film Effie

Gray written and directed by

Emma Thompson.

You can see more pictures on

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Michael Bernard Fitzgerald(MBF) is a Canadian bornsinger and guitarist who youmay have seen on tour withBobby Long.

Michael has a kind and

approachable dispositionwhich gives way to anundeniable confidenceonstage. His shows are filledwith a lot of jokes and humor

The TBP has recentlystarted to connect withvarious groups and blogsto help spread the word onwhat we do and in turnwhat they do to provideinformation about one ormore of the boys.

We are happy to say thatwe are now affiliated withthe Facebook Group, Inthe Footsteps of RobertPattinson and their Twitter

Favorite Fan Sites

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Friends of the Brit PackLee Lindsey

Canadian Singer/Songwriter(and mother to Sam Bradley!)

www.leelindsey.com/

Ryan KeenEnglish Singer/Songwriterwww.ryankeen.co.uk/

Andrew GarfieldBritish-American Actor

www.andrewgarfield.us/

Johnny FlynnBritish Actor, Musician and Poet

http://www.johnny-flynn.com

Ben HowardEnglish singer/songwriter

www.benhowardmusic.co.uk/

Holly ConlanLos Angeles basedSinger/Songwriter

http://www.hollyconlan.com/

Ruston KellyNashville based singer

songwriter/multi-instrumentalistwww.rustonkelly.com

Sean RoweMusician and Naturalist

www.seanrowe.net/

Michael Bernard FitzgeraldSinger/Songwriterhttp://www.ilovembf.com/

the first to report things.

We have been thoroughlyimpressed with the qualityof their posts as well as the

way they carry themselvesin the Twitter world.

Here are their contact linksBe sure to follow and LIKE

Facebook Grouphttp://tinyurl.com/n6entnm

Twitterhttp://tinyurl.com/l6qbo2z

handle, Robs Promotion

Team.

This is a wonderful groupthat promotes the work of

Robert Pattinson in arespectful and appropriatemanner. They have manywonderful albums on theirpage that you shouldcheck out and they staypretty up to date onRoberts latest projects. Infact they are often one of

and when he begins to play

you are immediately atease with his amazing giftsas a storyteller and acousticguitarist.

My simple goal is to pursuethis craft as honestly as

possible, devoid of smokeand mirrors...to tour around

the world and live abeautiful musical life."

MBF released his first EPentitled FIRECRACKER in

March 2013 which had anexclusive preview on theGrammy website. Thealbum featured four songs:Firecracker, World of Black

and White, Love Is an Eas

Thing to Miss and Follow.

He followed the EP with hidebut album YES in Augus2013. He included severalnew songs as well as the fpreviously released songsHe has received many grereviews on the album so faWe have included links soyou can take a listen.

Firecrackerhttp://tinyurl.com/pqebm2

Man Overboardhttp://tinyurl.com/l4pp4m

Love is an Easy Thing to Mhttp://tinyurl.com/l3vts6m
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ADMINISTRATORS

Mindy MarinTawa Witko

E-MAIL:[email protected]

[email protected]@thebritpackob.co

WEBSITE:www.thebritpackob.com

FACEBOOK PAGE:facebook.com/TheBritPackOB

TWITTER:

twitter.com/TheBritPackOB

INSTAGRAM:www.instagram.com/thebritpack

The Brit Pack - Officia

Britster

Street Team Contact InfoWhile the Brit Pack-OBpromotes all the guys in aconsolidated format mostof the guys also have

specific Street Teams thathelp publicize their events.

These street teams postflyers around town andhost events geared atbringing awareness to theindividual guysalbums,shows, etc. They are aninvaluable asset to thepromotion of the Brit Pack.

If you would like to be a partof any of the street teamsplease contact them at theirTwitter or Facebook pages.

They can always use morehelp.

Bobby Long Street Team:T:http://tinyurl.com/mgjj3abFB:http://bit.ly/Sqjafq

Sam Bradley Street Team:T:http://tinyurl.com/kvzqoevFB:http://tinyurl.com/muy76y9

Marcus Foster Street Team:T:http://tinyurl.com/kdmx88tFB:http://tinyurl.com/kr8khbt

Lee MacDougall Street Team:T:http://tinyurl.com/l6og2p6FB:http://tinyurl.com/mklshm2

Brit Pack at the Gate Show, continued from page 1Tickets will go on sale laterthis month. Keep a look outon the Facebook Page (linkto the right) and dont forgetto sign up for our mailinglist so you will be the first toknow when tickets will beavailable for purchase.(http://tinyurl.com/kwuk3cn)

As far as price goes,thanks to the participationof everyone in raffles and

giveaways, we are able tooffer tickets for only $100which considering theprivate nature of the eventis a great deal.

We have also arranged tohave a group of cabins setaside for the show. Once

you purchase your ticketswe will send you the linkand information on how tobook your reservations.

And, if you are going weencourage you to stay thewhole weekend. The resortis breathtaking and has twoheated outside pools, twohot tubs, a fitness center, atrolley to Gatlinburg andPigeon Forge, restaurants,

and even a water park (at anadditional cost).

This has been a goal of TBPfor quite some time. Havingattended a wonderful privateshow in Lake Arrowhead wethought how awesome itwould be to do one on the

East Coast. With that in mindwe started looking at how wecould make that happen.

We are extremely happy tobe able to put on what wehope is the first of manyprivate shows that willshowcase the amazingtalent of these wonderfulmusicians.

About the Brit PackOfficial BritsterThe Brit PackOfficial Britsterwas started by Mindy Marin withthe help of Tawa Witko as a

place to come to get the mostupdated information about allthe Brit Pack boys.

Mindy Marin and Tawa Witkohave both been avid supportersof all the Brit Pack for years butit wasnt until last year that they

realized their common vision ofpromoting these amazingmusicians and actors to theworld.

This newsletter is for all of us so ifyou would like to submit an articleor photo, or would like us to covera particular event pleasecontactMindy or Tawa.

We welcome all ideas andsuggestions. We do ask thoughthat all submissions be receivedby the 25

thof each month to be

considered for the next monthsissue.

Thank you everyone for yourcontinued support of the Brit Pack
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The Brit PackOfficial Britster Fan PageWe would like to feature all Britsters and their fan encounters here. So if you have been to a show, got some pictures and

are willing to tell the tale. Please email Mindy or Tawa so that we can get your story in one of the newsletters.

It was the coldest day New York Cityhad seen in many years, so whatbetter thing to do but hop on the trainand head in to see Marcus Fosterplay!

The Community sponsored a minimusic fest at the Rockland Music Hall,15 artists on 3 stages. When wearrived, we saw Marcus walkingabout, from stage to stage, checkingout the artists performing. We saidHi to him as he walked by and hewas very friendly, and very glad tosee that his fans came out despite thefrigid NYC temps.

When it was time for Marcus to takethe stage, the room was packed!

Literally, you were almost hugging theperson next to you, there were somany people there excited to seeMarcus. I (being a very short girl) wasstuck behind two very tall guys, butthey were kind enough to let me

through to stand in front of them to seebetter, and little by little I made it to thestage right up front. Marcus was in alight and very comical mood despitethe technical difficulties he washaving tuning his guitars. He wascracking jokes for us to be patientbecause it was the first show of 2014and he had to work out the kinks.Laughing and taking everything instride, the fans waited and once hewas satisfied with things, he began

playing. He played a few new songsas well as some fan favorites like OBirch Tree. In between songs, hewas chatty with the audience andoking while still trying in earnest totune that guitar of his! But once he

started playing, he transported you ta place where all you can focus on isthe music and his voice. He is verygrateful and appreciative of all thefans that braved the cold to come sehim perform.

It was another fun, unforgettable nigwith fellow fangirls swooning over ouBrit Boys, and I am looking forward tmuch more in 2104!

By: Michele ORahil


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The Bri t Pack Store Feature o f the Mon thThe Brit Pack T-Shirt

A Women's Fit White V-neckT-Shirt with the special Brit Pack guitar on the front. In sizes small to 2XL. The sizes run a bsmall so you might want to order a size larger than you normally would. The cost is $27 (US rate) & $37 (International rate

You can order the t-shirt through the Brit Pack-OB website:http://thebritpackob.miiduu.com/clothing/t-shirt
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