Action against Pre-eclampsia Charity CD

Thomas Lieser the founder and creator of Digital Bluebells Band Promotions, bassist with Gypsy MOJO contacted me earlier this year and asked me come along to a gig at the Ivory Blacks, Glasgow. On the 5th of March 2011.
  
 I have to say was an amazing night and also playing was Watershed who I  also built up a friendship and took  few pictures and Video of the Night.   Also playing was a Band Called ' Rebel 69'


Lead singer Marty McGregor giving the Thumbs up to the crowds .

Thomas had put together a Charity CD for Yorkhill Hospital Glasgow which he Called 'Glasgow Unsigned Volume 1' which pulled together talent around Scotland on one CD which i have to say is truly amazing, I had noticed by chance that one of my photographs was on the Artwork which Thomas had created himself which in itself is a genius piece of work.

Artists on the album provided a track for free and also Artwork. Bands and Artists included ; GypsyMOJO, WATERSHED,                    THE GIROBABIES,   ANNIE STEVENSON,                   COLOUR-CELLS,   WE'RE WITH MCREEDY,  EIGHTBALL,  WE ARE JAWBONE,   PLAIN-ALLIS,  BARELLA LIGHTS, THE BUCKY RAGE,  THE KOSHER PICKLES,   ALIEN PIG, DEAR STARS,  KONTROBAND.   

 The album can still be downloaded and also purchased at www.digitalbluebells.co.uk/ for £3.00 on the digital download or a hard copy of the CD for £7.00 includeds P&P which is a brilliant album as Thomas provided me with and I have it playing constantly on my car stereo. All the funds will go directly to the Charity  Yorkhill Children's Foundation (Registered Charity Number SC007856).  You can also watch a video with snippits of music from the Album on You tube below. 

On the Night of the Ivory Blacks gig he told me his plans to do another charity CD and would I be interested in helping out with photographs and Artwork. I was honoured that he had asked me to be part of such a worthwhile cause. The Glasgow Unsigned CD Volume 2 would be for a charity close to Thomas's heart which is a condition which effects many women Pre-Eclampsia. 




Glasgow Unsigned Vol.2 is now actively seeking bands from the west of Scotland to put together a compilation Album to raise awareness and funds for Action on Pre-Eclampsia. Registered Charity No: 1013357

Pre-eclampsia Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common medical problem that is encountered in pregnancy. In general gestational hypertension complicates 10-15% of all pregnancies. Mild pre-eclampsia affects up to 10% of first time pregnancies with severe pre-eclampsia affecting about 1 or 2 in a hundred pregnancies. Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious complications of pregnancy. It is caused by a defect in the placenta, which joins the mother and baby and supplies the baby with nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood. While we do not know yet exactly what is the root cause of pre-eclampsia, medical science is expanding our knowledge every day. By definition, pre-eclampsia cannot occur before you are 20 weeks pregnant and the majority of cases occur in the third trimester. In its early stages pre-eclampsia is symptom-less and is only detectable by regular antenatal checks on the mother's blood pressure and urine. Pre-eclampsia is known as a multi-system disorder which means it can affect different parts of your body such as your liver, your kidneys, your cardiovascular system or your clotting systems. s As we gather the Bands look out for details of this fantastic Album and for a worthwhile cause I will create another Post when its all finalised.